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Robert Mapplethorpe, Javier, from A Season in Hell, 1986 (after)
Robert Mapplethorpe, Javier, from A Season in Hell, 1986 (after)

Robert Mapplethorpe, Javier, from A Season in Hell, 1986 (after)

By Robert Mapplethorpe

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite photogravure after Robert Mapplethorpe (1946–1989), titled Javier, from the folio A Season in Hell, originates from the 1986 edition published by The Limited Editions ...

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1980s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Photogravure

Robert Mapplethorpe, Cross IV, from A Season in Hell, 1986 (after)
Robert Mapplethorpe, Cross IV, from A Season in Hell, 1986 (after)

Robert Mapplethorpe, Cross IV, from A Season in Hell, 1986 (after)

By Robert Mapplethorpe

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite photogravure after Robert Mapplethorpe (1946–1989), titled Cross IV, from the folio A Season in Hell, originates from the 1986 edition published by The Limited Edition...

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1980s Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Photogravure

Robert Mapplethorpe, Self-Portrait, from A Season in Hell, 1986 (after)
Robert Mapplethorpe, Self-Portrait, from A Season in Hell, 1986 (after)

Robert Mapplethorpe, Self-Portrait, from A Season in Hell, 1986 (after)

By Robert Mapplethorpe

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite photogravure after Robert Mapplethorpe (1946–1989), titled Self-Portrait, from the folio A Season in Hell, originates from the 1986 edition published by The Limited Ed...

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1980s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Photogravure

Robert Mapplethorpe, Vibert's Back, from A Season in Hell, 1986 (after)
Robert Mapplethorpe, Vibert's Back, from A Season in Hell, 1986 (after)

Robert Mapplethorpe, Vibert's Back, from A Season in Hell, 1986 (after)

By Robert Mapplethorpe

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite photogravure after Robert Mapplethorpe (1946–1989), titled Vibert's Back, from the folio A Season in Hell, originates from the 1986 edition published by The Limited Ed...

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1980s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Photogravure

Robert Mapplethorpe, Gun Blast, from A Season in Hell, 1986 (after)
Robert Mapplethorpe, Gun Blast, from A Season in Hell, 1986 (after)

Robert Mapplethorpe, Gun Blast, from A Season in Hell, 1986 (after)

By Robert Mapplethorpe

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite photogravure after Robert Mapplethorpe (1946–1989), titled Gun Blast, from the folio A Season in Hell, originates from the 1986 edition published by The Limited Editio...

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1980s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Photogravure

Robert Mapplethorpe, Hand in Fire, from A Season in Hell, 1986 (after)
Robert Mapplethorpe, Hand in Fire, from A Season in Hell, 1986 (after)

Robert Mapplethorpe, Hand in Fire, from A Season in Hell, 1986 (after)

By Robert Mapplethorpe

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite photogravure after Robert Mapplethorpe (1946–1989), titled Hand in Fire, from the folio A Season in Hell, originates from the 1986 edition published by The Limited Edi...

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1980s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Photogravure

Robert Mapplethorpe, Rose with Smoke, from A Season in Hell, 1986 (after)
Robert Mapplethorpe, Rose with Smoke, from A Season in Hell, 1986 (after)

Robert Mapplethorpe, Rose with Smoke, from A Season in Hell, 1986 (after)

By Robert Mapplethorpe

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite photogravure after Robert Mapplethorpe (1946–1989), titled Rose with Smoke, from the folio A Season in Hell, originates from the 1986 edition published by The Limited ...

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1980s Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Photogravure

Robert Mapplethorpe, Back View of Male Nude, from A Season in Hell, 1986 (after)
Robert Mapplethorpe, Back View of Male Nude, from A Season in Hell, 1986 (after)

Robert Mapplethorpe, Back View of Male Nude, from A Season in Hell, 1986 (after)

By Robert Mapplethorpe

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite photogravure after Robert Mapplethorpe (1946–1989), titled Back View of Male Nude, from the folio A Season in Hell, originates from the 1986 edition published by The L...

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1980s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Photogravure

Europa, by Peter Milton
Europa, by Peter Milton

Peter MiltonEuropa, by Peter Milton, 1982

$720Sale Price|20% Off

H 11 in W 9.63 in

Europa, by Peter Milton

By Peter Milton

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This work was published by John Szokes Graphics and printed by Master Printer Robert E. Townsend, with chopmarks from both blind embossed en recto lower right margin.

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1980s Contemporary Interior Prints

Materials

Engraving, Etching

The Jolly Corner. A portfolio of 21 etchings.
The Jolly Corner. A portfolio of 21 etchings.

The Jolly Corner. A portfolio of 21 etchings.

By Peter Milton

Located in Fairlawn, OH

II:2; Signed by the artist Numbered 27/150 in pencil on the colophon page along with chop marks of artist/printers Robert E. Townsend and Gretchen Ewert, and the chop of Impressions...

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1970s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Etching

Northern Lass, from Europaeische Graphik VII by Patrick Procktor, 1971
Northern Lass, from Europaeische Graphik VII by Patrick Procktor, 1971

Northern Lass, from Europaeische Graphik VII by Patrick Procktor, 1971

By Patrick Procktor

Located in Kingsclere, GB

In 1958 Patrick Procktor attended the Slade, where he was influenced by William Coldstream, Keith Vaughan, William Townsend, Claude Rogers, Robert Medley and others, developing his p...

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20th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Les Belles et la Bête: Before the Hunt
Les Belles et la Bête: Before the Hunt

Les Belles et la Bête: Before the Hunt

By Peter Milton

Located in Middletown, NY

With the blindstamp of the printer, Robert E. Townsend, in the lower left margin. A beautiful, richly inked impression of this highly detailed, large image.

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1970s American Modern Interior Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Engraving, Etching

Interiors VII: The Train from Munich
Interiors VII: The Train from Munich

Interiors VII: The Train from Munich

By Peter Milton

Located in Middletown, NY

With the blind stamp of the printer, Robert E. Townsend in the lower left margin. An especially fine impression in superb condition.

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1990s American Modern Interior Prints

Materials

Charcoal, ABS, Engraving, Etching

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The Hospital
The Hospital

Robert MotherwellThe Hospital, 1988

Unavailable

H 13 in W 10 in

The Hospital

By Robert Motherwell

Located in San Francisco, CA

Published by Arion Press, San Francisco; printed by Robert Townsend at R.E. Townsend, Georgetown, Massachusetts.

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20th Century Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching

The Tower
The Tower

Robert MotherwellThe Tower, 1988

Unavailable

H 13 in W 10 in

The Tower

By Robert Motherwell

Located in San Francisco, CA

Published by Arion Press, San Francisco; printed by Robert Townsend at R.E. Townsend, Georgetown, Massachusetts.

Category

20th Century Abstract Abstract Prints

Interview Magazine Collection 1980's 10 pieces Andy Warhol
Interview Magazine Collection 1980's 10 pieces Andy Warhol

Interview Magazine Collection 1980's 10 pieces Andy Warhol

By Andy Warhol

Located in Fulton, CA

Ten issues featuring interviews with celebrities Robin Williams, Catherine Oxenberg, Aretha Franklin, Diane Keaton, Lisa Bonet, Robert Townsend, Cybill Shepherd, Eric Roberts, Kevin ...

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Mapplethorpe, Cross IV, A Season in Hell (after)
Mapplethorpe, Cross IV, A Season in Hell (after)

Mapplethorpe, Cross IV, A Season in Hell (after)

By Robert Mapplethorpe

Located in Southampton, NY

These plates were editioned at the studios of Jon Goodman, Peter Pettengill and Robert Townsend. The paper used for the text of the book is a mould-made letterpress sheet; The photog...

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1980s Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Photogravure

"Untitled" Abstract, Organic Flow, Fiber Art, Earth Tones
"Untitled" Abstract, Organic Flow, Fiber Art, Earth Tones

"Untitled" Abstract, Organic Flow, Fiber Art, Earth Tones

Located in Detroit, MI

Kidd went on to co-found the very popular Robert Kidd Gallery, later renamed Townsend Street Gallery, in Birmingham, Michigan with his partner and fellow artist Ray Frost Fleming.

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Late 20th Century Constructivist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Textile, Wool, Canvas, Thread, Yarn

Oh Lolly Lolly

Oh Lolly Lolly

By Robert Townsend

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Photographic detail is amazingly captured in this lush and vibrant watercolor by artist Robert Townsend.

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Drawings and Water...

Materials

Watercolor

Scylla and Charybdis
Scylla and Charybdis

Scylla and Charybdis

By Robert Motherwell

Located in San Francisco, CA

Published by Arion Press, San Francisco; printed by Robert Townsend at R.E. Townsend, Georgetown, Massachusetts.

Category

20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching

Cyclops
Cyclops

Cyclops

By Robert Motherwell

Located in San Francisco, CA

Published by Arion Press, San Francisco; printed by Robert Townsend at R.E. Townsend, Georgetown, Massachusetts.

Category

20th Century Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching

Hades
Hades

Robert MotherwellHades, 1988

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H 13 in W 10 in

Hades

By Robert Motherwell

Located in San Francisco, CA

Published by Arion Press, San Francisco; printed by Robert Townsend at R.E. Townsend, Georgetown, Massachusetts.

Category

20th Century Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching

Music
Music

Robert MotherwellMusic, 1988

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H 13 in W 10 in

Music

By Robert Motherwell

Located in San Francisco, CA

Published by Arion Press, San Francisco; printed by Robert Townsend at R.E. Townsend, Georgetown, Massachusetts.

Category

20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching

Trieste-Zurich-Paris
Trieste-Zurich-Paris

Trieste-Zurich-Paris

By Robert Motherwell

Located in San Francisco, CA

Published by Arion Press, San Francisco; printed by Robert Townsend at R.E. Townsend, Georgetown, Massachusetts.

Category

20th Century Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching

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Cecil Beaton, Audrey Hepburn, from Electa Editrice Portfolios, 1981 (after)
Cecil Beaton, Audrey Hepburn, from Electa Editrice Portfolios, 1981 (after)

Cecil Beaton, Audrey Hepburn, from Electa Editrice Portfolios, 1981 (after)

By Cecil Beaton

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite heliogravure after Sir Cecil Beaton (1904–1980), titled Audrey Hepburn, from the folio Cecil Beaton, Electa Editrice Portfolios, 1981, originates from the 1981 edition...

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1980s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Lithograph

Sophie - Signed limited edition nude print, Black white, Naked woman, Portrait
Sophie - Signed limited edition nude print, Black white, Naked woman, Portrait

Sophie - Signed limited edition nude print, Black white, Naked woman, Portrait

By Ian Sanderson

Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona

Sophie - Signed limited edition archival pigment print, 1995 - Edition of 10 A classical approach, sensual not sexual This image was captured on film. This print that is bein...

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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Black and White, Photographic Film, Pi...

Diane Arbus, Child with a Toy Hand Grenade in Central Park, N.Y.C., 1979 (after)
Diane Arbus, Child with a Toy Hand Grenade in Central Park, N.Y.C., 1979 (after)

Diane Arbus, Child with a Toy Hand Grenade in Central Park, N.Y.C., 1979 (after)

By Diane Arbus

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite heliogravure after Diane Arbus (1923–1971), titled Child with a Toy Hand Grenade in Central Park, N.Y.C., originates from the 1979 folio Diane Arbus, Electa Editrice P...

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1970s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Lithograph

Cradle - Contemporary, Nude, Women, Polaroid
Cradle - Contemporary, Nude, Women, Polaroid

Cradle - Contemporary, Nude, Women, Polaroid

By Kirsten Thys van den Audenaerde

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

'Cradle' part of the series 'Hands down' - 2019 50x50cm, Edition 5/7. archival C-Print based on the Polaroid. Signature label and certificate. Artist inventory PL2019-505. Not...

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2010s Contemporary Nude Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Fabergé Silver Service
Fabergé Silver Service

Fabergé Silver Service

$248,500 / set

H 10.25 in W 20.75 in D 16.38 in

Fabergé Silver Service

By Fabergé

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Untitled

Untitled

Located in New York, NY

Untitled 1983 Signed, titled, dated, and inscribed “A/P” in blue ink, verso Gelatin silver print 16 x 20 inches (40.6 x 50.8 cm) This work is offered by CLAMP in New York City.

Category

1980s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Vintage Pat Milo Male Physique Nude Portrait Original Photograph
Vintage Pat Milo Male Physique Nude Portrait Original Photograph

Vintage Pat Milo Male Physique Nude Portrait Original Photograph

$680Sale Price|20% Off

H 20 in W 16 in D 0.5 in

Vintage Pat Milo Male Physique Nude Portrait Original Photograph

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A rare collection of original black and white photographs purchased in 1996 that were printed in 1996. They were custom ordered and only maximum of 3 were made. The photographs are b...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Photography

Materials

Paper

Whisky and Water (Sidewinder) - 21st Century, Polaroid, Contemporary
Whisky and Water (Sidewinder) - 21st Century, Polaroid, Contemporary

Whisky and Water (Sidewinder) - 21st Century, Polaroid, Contemporary

By Stefanie Schneider

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

Whisky and Water (Sidewinder) - 2005 - diptych 30x50cm including the white border, Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print based on the Polaroid. Signature label an...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Nude Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Bride - underwater black & white nude photograph - archival pigment print 54x43"
Bride - underwater black & white nude photograph - archival pigment print 54x43"

Bride - underwater black & white nude photograph - archival pigment print 54x43"

By Alex Sher

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This ethereal monochromatic underwater nude photograph captures a young woman wrapped in flowing translucent fabric. The sepia-toned composition emphasizes texture and movement, wher...

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2010s Contemporary Nude Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Self Portrait, Black and White Nude Male Photography

Self Portrait, Black and White Nude Male Photography

By Victor Carnuccio

Located in New York, NY

A black and white nude portrait by Victor Carnuccio. Self Portrait 2000 Signed, titled, dated, and numbered, verso Gelatin silver print (Edition of 25) 14 x 11 inches, sheet 13 x...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Untitled (Self Portrait), black and white photograph by Mark Morrisroe

Untitled (Self Portrait), black and white photograph by Mark Morrisroe

By Mark Morrisroe

Located in New York, NY

A black and white self portrait of Mark Morrisroe masturbating, Untitled (Self Portrait) 1984/1996 Editioned in pencil, verso Photogravure (Edition of 46) 16 x 11 inches, sheet 3...

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1980s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Photogravure

Ana - Original Figurative Fine Art photo, Sensual woman in bed the sun in eyes
Ana - Original Figurative Fine Art photo, Sensual woman in bed the sun in eyes

Ana - Original Figurative Fine Art photo, Sensual woman in bed the sun in eyes

By Ian Sanderson

Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona

A sexy topless woman in bed hiding her face from the sun This is an original signed archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm paper by Scottish artist Ian Sander...

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1980s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Black and White, ...

To Swallow a Photo of Him the Way One Swallows the Eucharist

To Swallow a Photo of Him the Way One Swallows the Eucharist

By Bill Costa

Located in New York, NY

To Swallow a Photo of Him the Way One Swallows the Eucharist 1994 Lifetime gelatin silver print 10.75 x 7.125 inches, image 14 x 11 inches, sheet This work is offered by CLAMP in...

Category

1990s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

I Am the Spirit That Hovers Above the Shapeless Mass of Dreams
I Am the Spirit That Hovers Above the Shapeless Mass of Dreams

I Am the Spirit That Hovers Above the Shapeless Mass of Dreams

By Bill Costa

Located in New York, NY

I Am the Spirit That Hovers Above the Shapeless Mass of Dreams 1991 Signed, titled, dated, and numbered in ink, recto Gelatin silver print (Edition of 5) 12.5 x 8.5 inches (31.8 x...

Category

1990s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Bruce of L.A. Original Vintage 50s Male Nude Signed Black & White Photograph
Bruce of L.A. Original Vintage 50s Male Nude Signed Black & White Photograph

Bruce of L.A. Original Vintage 50s Male Nude Signed Black & White Photograph

By Bruce Bellas

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Another original 8 x 10 black-and-white photograph by world, renowned photographer, Bruce Bellas AKA Bruce of L.A. we have sold many on 1st Dibs from our personal collection of 40+ y...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Photography

Materials

Paper

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