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Swiss Typography

Herbert Matter Swiss Exhibition Poster on the History of Bathing and Swimming
By Herbert Matter
Located in Essex, MA
A large, original vintage Swiss exhibition poster by celebrated graphic designer, Herbert Matter
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Paper

Herbert Leupin's 1953 original advertising poster for Swiss Beer
By Herbert Leupin
Located in PARIS, FR
Herbert Leupin's original advertising poster for Swiss Beer, dating back to 1953, stands as a
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Lithograph

Original 1930s Swiss Travel Poster, Walter Herdeg and Alb Steiner
By Walter Herdeg
Located in Bath, Somerset
Ribet Desjardins. We love the colours and design on this original 1930s Swiss St. Moritz Travel poster
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20th Century French Posters

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Linen, Paper

Jean Widmer Original Poster, 'Archives De L’art Contemporain', C. 1970
By Jean Widmer
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
) was a Swiss graphic artist who made significant contributions to the field of graphic design
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Vintage 1970s Croatian Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Paper

Re-Write - vivid, colourful, lyrical, gestural abstract, acrylic on canvas
By Alice Teichert
Located in Bloomfield, ON
layers. Her work is influenced by a background in typography as gestural imagery and naturally occurring
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Crayon, Acrylic

1948 Original poster by Surbek La ligne électrique du Brunig-Lucerne Interlaken
Located in PARIS, FR
Victor Surbek, the acclaimed Swiss artist, left an enduring legacy with his 1948 poster featuring
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1940s Prints and Multiples

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

1994 Original poster of Jean Widmer for the 5th festival of posters of Chaumont
By Jean Widmer
Located in PARIS, FR
, born on March 31, 1929 in Frauenfeld in Switzerland, is a Swiss graphic designer. He is the designer of
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1990s Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Lithograph

Plinio Colombi 1920 original poster Bernisches Kantonal Schützenfest Interlaken
By Plinio Colombi
Located in PARIS, FR
Swiss culture and heritage. Colombi's use of color is both rich and harmonious, with a palette that
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1920s Prints and Multiples

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Original poster from 1970 by Jean Widmer entitled Jouer aux halles - Design
By Jean Widmer
Located in PARIS, FR
in Frauenfeld, Switzerland, is a Swiss graphic designer. He is the designer of many visual identity
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1970s Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Lithograph

Giacometti, Annette, Prints from the Mourlot Press (after)
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Imprimerie Nationale, Director André Brignole, was responsible for the typography. The edition has been
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1960s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Schutzt Das Kind! Automobil-Club der Schweiz
By Muller-Brockmann, Josef.
Located in New York, NY
imperfection otherwise in good condition 50 x 35 7/8". Pioneer of Swiss Graphic Design, Josef Muller
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1950s Modern Figurative Prints

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Offset

Glarner, Tondo, Prints from the Mourlot Press (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Imprimerie Nationale, Director André Brignole, was responsible for the typography. The edition has been
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1960s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Text - Solid Bass - 10/35 - colorful, calligraphic gestures, serigraph on paper
By Alice Teichert
Located in Bloomfield, ON
. Teichert’s background in typography, her use of colour as a language and her love of music is evident in the
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Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Roman Frontiers Engraved: Germania, Raetia, and Noricum, Published in 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
, Switzerland, and the Balkans. Features of the map include: 1. **Regional Divisions**: The map is divided
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Antique 1880s Maps

Materials

Paper

A tribute to the music of Thelonios Munk, Willisau 1986.
By Niklaus Troxler
Located in New York, NY
' elegantly combines typography and color to create a portrait of the great jazz pianist and his music. The
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Offset

Text - Whistle 9/36 - colorful, calligraphic gestures, serigraph on paper
By Alice Teichert
Located in Bloomfield, ON
. Teichert’s background in typography, her use of colour as a language and her love of music is evident in the
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Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper

1934 Leonetto Cappiello's original fashion poster for the Bally brand
By Leonetto Cappiello
Located in PARIS, FR
embodies both the artist's distinctive style and the sophistication of the Swiss shoe brand. Cappiello, a
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1930s Art Deco Prints and Multiples

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Things to Come tray
By Herbert Bayer
Located in New York, NY
attended the Bauhaus in Weimar, studying mural painting with Vasily Kandinsky and typography, creating the
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2010s Bauhaus More Art

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Metal

Manners Begin at Breakfast Book by Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece
Located in New York, NY
spent her early years in Hong Kong before attending schools in Switzerland and Paris. Her passion and
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Staatliche Werkkunstschule Kassel (Prefatio) Poster /// Bauhaus Josef Albers Art
By Josef Albers
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
, New York, NY. Their example is listed as created/designed by Swiss architect, artist, and designer Max
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1950s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

Materials

Linocut

Knoll International Catalogs
By Knoll
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
. Each catalog has been meticulously preserved, showcasing the original graphics, typography, and design
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

Knoll International Catalogs
Knoll International Catalogs
H 12.25 in W 9.5 in D 1 in
Two abstract lithographs from Deluxe signed edition 1 Cent Life Portfolio 85/100
By Sam Francis
Located in New York, NY
Maurice Beaudet and the typography carried out in handset letterpress by George Girard. The book was
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph, Pencil

A Maiakovski (For Mayakovsky) signed by Alechinsky & Christine Rochefort #10/50
By Pierre Alechinsky
Located in New York, NY
Maiakovski" at Galerie D. Benador in Geneva, Switzerland Lithographie en couleurs, réalisée à l'occasion de
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Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Prints

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Offset, Lithograph, Pencil

Three Tier Table 'Attributed to the Bauhaus' German
By Bauhaus
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
remained varied. This included artists working in typography, architecture, woodworking, set design
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

Massimo Agostinelli Heart Earth 2015 Anagrams Series Lenticular Print
By Massimo Agostinelli
Located in Hamburg, Hamburg
Switzerland. Born in London and graduated from Webster University whilst pursuing apprenticeships in
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2010s Contemporary Art

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Mirror, Acrylic

Convolution, 1940s Modern Black White Abstract Lithograph of Kinetic Movement
By Herbert Bayer
Located in Denver, CO
lithographs (edition of 90) for the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center. Colorado’s multi-planal typography
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1940s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Table 'Attributed to the Bauhaus', German
By Bauhaus
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
and distinct, the forms it took remained varied. This included artists working in typography
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Table 'Attributed to the Bauhaus', German
Table 'Attributed to the Bauhaus', German
H 26.78 in W 32.29 in D 15.36 in
Table 'Attributed to the Bauhaus', German
By Bauhaus
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
included artists working in typography, architecture, woodworking, set design, painting, and much more who
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

Table 'Attributed to the Bauhaus', German
Table 'Attributed to the Bauhaus', German
H 21.07 in W 31.5 in D 13.39 in
1950s Abstract Composition in Brown, Orange and Blue with Black Parallel Lines
By Herbert Bayer
Located in Denver, CO
lithographs (edition of 90) for the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center. Colorado’s multi-planal typography
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1950s Abstract Geometric Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Watercolor

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By Keith Haring
Located in Long Island City, NY
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By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
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C Jere Brass Plated Bird Flock of Seagulls Wall Sculpture Signed Dated 1985
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous brass plated bird or flock of seagull’s wall sculpture signed C. Jere, 1985. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use ...
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French Modernist Mourlot Lithograph Vintage Air France Poster Roger Bezombes
By Roger Bezombes
Located in Surfside, FL
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1980s Modern Abstract Prints

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French Art Exhibition Poster by Raoul Dufy, Modernist Lithograph, 1959
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Chicago, IL
"Exposition d'Art Français" features a busy, dreamy depiction of the French countryside in a very loose style. Created by Raoul Dufy as the poster for an exhibition held in Kaunas, L...
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1930s Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

French Modernist Mourlot Lithograph Vintage Air France Poster Roger Bezombes
By Roger Bezombes
Located in Surfside, FL
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1980s Modern Abstract Prints

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1960's Alexander Calder lithographic cover (from Derrière le miroir)
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Alexander Calder Lithographic cover c. 1963 from Derrière le miroir: Lithographic cover page in colors; 11 x 15 inches. Very good overall vintage condition. Unsigned from an edition...
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1960s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Mid-Century Modern Brass Marble Birds in Flight Sculpture Style of C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Topeka, KS
Mid-Century Modern three birds in flight brass sculpture on a round black marble base in the style of C. Jere. This one is unsigned. In great vintage condition, circa 1960s-1980s. A...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Brass

Early Curtis Jere Raindrop Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Original Curtis Raindrop wall sculpture Bio: Curtis Jere is a compound nom de plume of artists Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels. The two founders combined pieces of their own name...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Metal, Brass, Copper, Steel

Alexander Calder lithograph (from Derrière le miroir)
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Alexander Calder Lithograph c. 1973 from Derrière le miroir: Lithograph in colors; 15 x 11 inches. Very good overall vintage condition; contains center fold-line as originally issue...
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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Rebecca Collins Rock Crystal & Sterling Silver Bracelet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rebecca Collins Jewelry, 20th century. Constructed of rock crystal carved and polished stones with a sterling silver clasp. Measures 19.25" clasp to clasp. "Rebecca Collins, int...
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20th Century American Sterling Silver

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Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

1970s Curtis Jere Brutalist Metal Mill Farmhouse Water Wheel Wall Art Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Dayton, OH
"1970s Mid-century Curtis Jere brutalist style wall art sculpture. Made of copper, brass and steel featuring a primitive country or farmhouse landscape scene along a river complete w...
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Vintage 1970s Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Copper, Steel, Brass

Picasso Pablo - XIIIeme Salon de Mai 1956 - Poster - Exhibition
By Pablo Picasso
Located in PARIS, FR
This exhibition poster by #Picasso commemorates the thirteenth May Salon in 1957, which was held at the Museum of Modern Art. On this poster, we find an iconic work "the torso of a w...
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1950s Abstract Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Lithograph

Modern Cast Metal Stylized Rearing Horse Sculpture Marble Base Attri Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Topeka, KS
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Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Metal

Vintage Matisse Costume Green Enamel With Copper Necklace, 1960s
By Matisse Renoir 1
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Matisse costume green enamel with copper necklace, 1960s. Makers mark at the opening.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

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Copper, Enamel

French Modernist Mourlot Lithograph Vintage Air France Poster Roger Bezombes
By Roger Bezombes
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage French Travel Poster, Air france Roger Bezombes (1913-1994) French Bezombes was a painter, sculptor, medalist, and designer. He studied in Paris, at the École des Beaux-Arts...
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1980s Modern Abstract Prints

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"Neu im Haus - Plakate Grafik Design" Swiss Graphic Design Exhibition Poster
Located in Boston, MA
typography strategically superimposed on pink, blue, and green color blocks creating a minimalist yet
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1990s Post-Modern Prints and Multiples

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Screen

"Lyonel Feininger Exhibit - Museo Cantonale" Typographic Original Vintage Poster
By Bruno Monguzzi
Located in Boston, MA
at the Museo Cantonale d’Arte in Lugano, Switzerland. Monguzzi (b. 1941) is regarded as one of the
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1990s Post-Modern Prints and Multiples

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Offset

"Botta/Cucchi - The Monte Tamaro Chapel" Original Vintage Exhibition Poster
By Bruno Monguzzi
Located in Boston, MA
and featuring paintings by Enzo Cucchi. The poster was awarded Swiss Poster of the Year in 1994
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1990s Post-Modern Prints and Multiples

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Offset

Nina & Elisa Deauville by Knapp, 1981. Black & white Modern fashion photography
By Peter Knapp
Located in Modena, IT
Bäretswil, Switzerland. He studied graphic design in Zurich and talented in painting continue his studies in
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20th Century Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

"Untitled" (from One Cent Life Portfolio) by Tom Wesselmann, Lithograph, 1964
By Tom Wesselmann
Located in Abilene, TX
" Portfolio written by Ting, edited by Sam Francis, and published by E.W. Kornfeld (Bern, Switzerland). The
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1960s Pop Art Figurative Prints

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Paper, Lithograph

1978 Swiss Vinyl Record Album Museum Exhibition Poster
By Markus Brugisser
Located in Essex, MA
A Swiss museum poster for an exhibition of jazz and pop vinyl record album covers, featuring a
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Paper

JEAN WIDMER Original Vintage French Poster ‘EN PLEIN AIR’ c. 1960
By Jean Widmer
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
shaping Swiss graphic design and typography. Widmer’s work included a wide range of projects such as book
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Posters

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Linen, Paper

Rolex Lady Datejust Ref 69173, Anniversary Dial/Diamond Indices, Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, GB
typography) with diamond indices. There is zero stretch to the jubilee bracelet and the case is unpolished
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1990s Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Stainless Steel

The Grass is Browner on the Other Side - Original Framed Mixed Media Artwork
By Kelly Styne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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"The Ice-Cream Inn" Advertisement Poster by Jayme Odgers
Located in Pasadena, CA
numerous awards including a Fulbright Scholarship to Switzerland and over one hundred awards of excellence
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1960s Post-Minimalist Figurative Prints

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"Jarman Shoes" Advertisement Poster by Jayme Odgers
Located in Pasadena, CA
recipient of numerous awards including a Fulbright Scholarship to Switzerland and over one hundred awards of
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Late 20th Century Post-Minimalist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Georges Braque - Ten Works - A Limited First Edition in Facsimile - 180/330
By Georges Braque, Harcourt, Brace & World, Inc.
Located in Rochester, NY
@ Sonia Joyce - this is the First American edition - 1963 - Printed in Switzerland - plates, design and
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20th Century Swiss Books

McCoy Tyner Sextet Willisau 1980
By Niklaus Troxler
Located in New York, NY
Jazz Willisau: McCoy Tyner Sextet, 1980; Switzerland; offset lithograph on paper; 50 3/8 x 35 5
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1980s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Offset

Backstage at the Folies Bergeres
By Jean-Philippe Charbonnier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Switzerland in 1943. In Switzerland, he met Jean Manevy with whom he studied typography and lay-out design. In
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1960s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

1973 screen print by Karl Gerstner 'Homage to the square'
By Karl Gerstner
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Karl Gerstner (Swiss, 1930 – 2017) Homage to the square, 1973 Screenprint Signed and numbered
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20th Century Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

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Screen

Ed Ruscha Whiney Museum poster 1982 (Ed Ruscha I Don't Want No Retro Spective)
By (After) Ed Ruscha
Located in NEW YORK, NY
recalls, Ruscha had just returned from a show in Switzerland where he had mentioned that he had come
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1960s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph, Offset

Art Deco Fortune Magazine Cover December, 1936
Located in Dallas, TX
on a page. His hallmarks were impeccably clear design, brilliant colors, smart typography, and an
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Prints

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Paper

Ikko Tanaka Exhibition Poster
By Ikko Tanaka
Located in New York, NY
. The present poster, for a follow up exhibit to one featuring Swiss typography, included American
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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Paper

Ikko Tanaka Exhibition Poster
Ikko Tanaka Exhibition Poster
H 40.5 in W 28.5 in D 0.5 in
"Dada in Zurich" Original Vintage Art Swiss Museum Exhibition Typography Poster
By Max Bill
Located in Boston, MA
by Max Bill, a design student in Zurich and the Bauhaus, who became the leading spirit of Swiss
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1980s Post-Modern Prints and Multiples

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Screen

"Basler Theater 1968/9" Swiss Graphic Design Typography Original Vintage Poster
By Armin Hofmann
Located in Boston, MA
A hard-to-find Armin Hofmann poster created for the tumultuous 1968/9 season at the Basel State Theater. The poster shows a large red letter "T" for Theater, with a fiery rift breaki...
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1960s Modern Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

El Lissitzky model D61 fauteuil for Tecta set/2
By El Lissitzky
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
marry in 1927. In 1924, Lissitzky went to Switzerland for treatment of his tuberculosis. He financed his
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Leather, Plywood

El Lissitzky model D61 fauteuil for Tecta set/2
El Lissitzky model D61 fauteuil for Tecta set/2
H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 20.08 in
Untitled
By Rafał Olbiński
Located in Manhattan, NY
of collage, surreal language, allusions, humor, handwritten typography, and a lyrical and romantic
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1960s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Swiss Typography For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact swiss typography you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. There are many contemporary, modern and abstract versions of these works for sale. If you’re looking for a swiss typography from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a swiss typography to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, black, white, purple and more. There have been many interesting swiss typography examples over the years, but those made by Bruno Monguzzi, Alice Teichert, Armin Hofmann, Herbert Bayer and Herbert Leupin are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in offset print, paper and ink.

How Much is a Swiss Typography?

The average selling price for a swiss typography we offer is $1,524, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $31,380 for the highest priced.