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"Transformation" Symbolic Colorfoul Artist Proof Etching
Located in Pasadena, CA
cycles of death and resurrection. This etching is an artist's proof, signed and dated on the back. The
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Late 20th Century Philippine Prints

Materials

Paper

"Press" - Artist's Proof Etching in Ink on Paper
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Moody depiction of a press by Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). This piece is dark and saturated, giving the impression that the press is located in a dark room. The press is d...
Category

1980s Abstract Impressionist Interior Prints

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Paper, Ink, Etching

"Press Two" - Artist's Proof Etching in Ink on Paper
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Moody depiction of a press by Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). This piece is dark and saturated, giving the impression that the press is located in a dark room. The press is d...
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1980s Abstract Impressionist Interior Prints

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Paper, Ink, Etching

Scherezade, colorful artist proof etching and mono-print green, orange
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scherezade Signed and dated 1999 in pencil, Artists proof printed on 100% cotton rag colorful
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Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Prints

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Etching

Modernist Daniel in Lions Den Biblical Judaica Etching Israeli Artist
Located in Surfside, FL
Daniel In Lions Den. Artist proof etching. it depicts a rabbi wrapped in a tallit surrounded by
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20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

At the Zoo - Etching by Paolo Fantini - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Hand signed. Artist's proof. Etching and  Aquatint.  Remember the zoo in Pescasseroli. 
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

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Etching

Scenario - Original Etching and Drypoint by Marino Marini - 1968
By Marino Marini
Located in Roma, IT
Hand signed. Artist's proof. Etching and drypoint on ivory colored paper. In excellent condition
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1960s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Drypoint, Etching

Formes Végétales
By Jean Fautrier
Located in Roma, IT
Hand signed. Artist's proof. Etching and Aquatint. Image Dimensions :45 x 36 cm Reference
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1940s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Etching

Formes Végétales
H 26.38 in W 20.08 in D 0.04 in
Les Fruits
By Jean Fautrier
Located in Roma, IT
Hand Signed. Artist's Proof. Etching and aquatint. Image Dimensions : 23 x 32 cm Reference
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1940s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Etching

Les Fruits
H 14.97 in W 21.26 in D 0.08 in
Tennis Court
Located in Toronto, ON
8.5" x 15" Unframed Artist's Proof Etching Hand Signed by Joe Lasker Part of the Permanent
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21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

Tennis Court
Tennis Court
H 8.5 in W 15 in
Allé sous bois - Original Etching and Drypoint on Paper - 1980s
By Paulette Humbert
Located in Roma, IT
during the 1980s. hand-signed on the lower right by Paulette Humbert. Artist's proof. Etching and
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Drypoint, Etching

Monkey - Original Etching by Leo Guida - 1973
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
. Artist's proof. Etching, aquatint, black ink. Edition of III prints in Roman Numerals. Good condition. Leo
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

signed original etching - Artist's Proof
By Jack Levine
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original soft ground etching. Signed in pencil and annotated "Artist's Proof". Printed in
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1960s Expressionist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Etching

signed original etching - Artist's Proof
By Jack Levine
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original soft ground etching. Signed in pencil and annotated "Artist's Proof". Printed in
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1960s Expressionist Prints and Multiples

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Etching

signed original etching - Artist's Proof
By Jack Levine
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original soft ground etching. Signed in pencil and annotated "Artist's Proof". Printed in
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1960s Expressionist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Etching

signed original etching - Artist's Proof
By Jack Levine
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original soft ground etching. Signed in pencil and annotated "Artist's Proof". Printed in
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1960s Expressionist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Etching

signed original etching - Artist's Proof
By Jack Levine
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original soft ground etching. Signed in pencil and annotated "Artist's Proof". Printed in
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1960s Expressionist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Etching

signed original etching - Artist's Proof
By Jack Levine
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original soft ground etching. Signed in pencil and annotated "Artist's Proof". Printed in
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1960s Expressionist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Etching

signed original etching - Artist's Proof
By Jack Levine
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original soft ground etching. Signed in pencil and annotated "Artist's Proof". Printed in
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1960s Expressionist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Etching

signed original etching - Artist's Proof
By Jack Levine
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original soft ground etching. Signed in pencil and annotated "Artist's Proof". Printed in
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1960s Expressionist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Etching

signed original etching - Artist's Proof
By Jack Levine
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original soft ground etching. Signed in pencil and annotated "Artist's Proof". Printed in
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1960s Expressionist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Etching

signed original etching - Artist's Proof
By Jack Levine
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original soft ground etching. Signed in pencil and annotated "Artist's Proof". Printed in
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1960s Expressionist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Etching

Untitled - Original Etching and Aquatint by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Image dimensions: 28 x 22 cm. Hand signed on the lower right margin. Artist's proof. Etching and
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1960s Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

"Children's Park" Landscape Etching, Artist's Proof
Located in Soquel, CA
Intricate landscape etching of a park by an unknown artist. Signed illegibly "Partek or Partch
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Late 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Prints

Materials

Paper, Ink

"Bottles" - Etching in Ink on Paper (Artist's Proof)
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Still life etching by Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). Several ornate bottles are arranged
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1980s American Impressionist Interior Prints

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Paper, Ink, Etching

"Bones" - Abstracted Etching in Ink on Paper (Artist's Proof)
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
"Bones" - Abstracted Etching in Ink on Paper (Artist's Proof) Abstracted print by Doris Ann Warner
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1980s Abstract Interior Prints

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Paper, Ink, Etching

"Still Life" - Etching in Ink on Paper (Artist's Proof)
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Still life etching with jars by Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). Four jars sit on a
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1980s American Impressionist Interior Prints

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Paper, Ink, Etching

Corralled Horse, 1940s WPA-Era American Modernist Etching, Artist’s Proof
By Ethel Magafan
Located in Denver, CO
"Corralled Horse" is a 1940s WPA-era modernist etching by acclaimed American artist Ethel Magafan
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1940s American Modern Figurative Prints

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Etching

Print / Hand Colored etching - Greenwich Village, New York (Artist proofs)
By Cuca Romley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern Art Etc curates a series of original etchings from respected European artist and ex-New
Category

1980s Modern Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

c.1830 Exquisite Antique English Etching Artist Proof
Located in Chicago, IL
English etching artist proof. The bottom reads as follows: Printed by Henry Fradelle and
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Antique 19th Century English Romantic Prints

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Paper

"Night Moves" - Abstract Etching in Ink on Paper (Artist's Proof)
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
"Night Moves" - Abstract Etching in Ink on Paper (Artist's Proof) Textural abstract print by Doris
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1980s Abstract Interior Prints

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Paper, Ink, Etching

David Gilhooly 'Bugs' Artist's Proof Signed Etching Print
By David Gilhooly
Located in San Rafael, CA
David Gilhooly (1943-2013). Bugs, 2001 Etching on wove paper Artist's Proof XV/X (6/10) numbered
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1980s Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Red Expulsion (Artist Proof)
By Shirley Gorelick
Located in New York, NY
Susan Gorelick (American, 1924-2000), "Red Expulsion" A/P, Abstract Etching signed, titled and
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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching

"Fete" Mid Century Modern Abstract Etching & Aquatint on Paper (Artist's Proof)
By Renée Lubarow 1
Located in Soquel, CA
"Fete" Mid Century Abstract Etching and Aquatint on Paper (Artist's Proof) Bold abstract
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Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Prints

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Etching, Aquatint, Laid Paper

"Mostel and Meredith" original etching by Al Hirschfeld. Signed artist's proof.
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Burgess Meredith in "Waiting for Godot." Hand pulled from an edition of 150 plus 30 artist's proofs in
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1980s Other Art Style Figurative Prints

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Etching

"Jimmy Durante" original etching by Al Hirschfeld. Hand signed artist's proof.
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Jimmy Durante" original etching by artist Al Hirschfeld. Caricature portrait of Jimmy Durante
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1970s Other Art Style Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Ruth Leaf, Dowager, Embossed Screenprint, Etching, Artist Proof Signed
By Ruth Leaf
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Ruth Leaf, Dowager, signed, titled and artist proof (AP) in pencil, embossed color etching
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

"Wee Fun, " a Relief Etching Artist Proof II signed by Joseph Rozman
By Joseph Rozman
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Wee Fun" is Joseph Rozman's second artist's proof of a relief etching. The piece is in black and
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1960s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching

Elegant Flower etching, signed/n Artists Proof, from Estate of renowned curator
By Lowell Nesbitt
Located in New York, NY
Nesbitt would make a lovely gift. Hand signed, dated and annotated Artist's Proof. Acquired from the
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1970s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Etching

Midcentury Etching With Aquatint, Titled, Great Glen, Signed, Artist Proof
Located in San Francisco, CA
abstract meadow. Signed in pencil by artist, marked AP (artist proof) with title, "Great Glen
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Paper

1980's Gail Packer (American), Signed & Framed Aquatint Etching, Artist's Proof
By Gail Packer 1
Located in Morristown, NJ
’s Proof, a small edition traditionally reserved for the artist's personal use. Artist’s Proofs are often
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Vintage 1980s American American Classical Contemporary Art

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Tom Brittain Original Signed Sepia Etching Victorian House
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tom Brittain Original Signed Sepia Etching Ltd Edition A/P (Artist Proof) Victorian House Tom
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Late 20th Century English Victorian Paintings

Materials

Paper

Johnny Friedlaender Abstract Artist's Proof Signed Limited Edition Print
By Johnny Friedlaender
Located in San Rafael, CA
etching in colors on wove paper Pencil signed lower right, edition EA (épreuve d'artiste, or Artist
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1960s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Indian Without Reservations
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Chris Orr (British, b. 1943) Indian Without Reservations, 1968. Artist's proof etching, composed
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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Etching

Indian Without Reservations
Indian Without Reservations
H 33.5 in W 37.5 in D 1.25 in
Mexican Japanese woman artist 1998 signed original engraving art proof 21x25in
Located in Miami, FL
Namiko Prado Arai (Mexico, 1963) 'Untitled 3 (Buril)', 1998 etching, aquatint on paper Deponte 400g
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1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Ink, Etching

Florence I - rare artist proof print, portrait, hand signed, Roy Fairchild
By Roy Fairchild
Located in London, GB
This Artist Proof print is for sale from Roy Fairchild's Personal Collection. This print will come
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Florence II - rare artist proof print, portrait, hand signed, Roy Fairchild
By Roy Fairchild
Located in London, GB
This Artist Proof print is for sale from Roy Fairchild's Personal Collection. This print will come
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

“Figure with Large Brain”
By Nahum Tschacbasov
Located in Southampton, NY
Original artist proof etching by the well known Russian/American artist Nahum Tschacbasov. Marked
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1940s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Etching

“The Bird”
By Nahum Tschacbasov
Located in Southampton, NY
Hand colored original artist proof etching by the well known Russian/American artist Nahum
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1940s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching, Archival Paper

“Chorus Boys”
By Nahum Tschacbasov
Located in Southampton, NY
Black and white original artist proof etching by the well known Russian/American artist Nahum
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1930s Modern Figurative Prints

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Archival Paper, Etching

“Woman with Beast”
By Nahum Tschacbasov
Located in Southampton, NY
Black and white original artist proof etching by the well known Russian/American artist Nahum
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1930s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching, Archival Paper

“Woman Riding Horse”
By Nahum Tschacbasov
Located in Southampton, NY
Hand colored original artist proof etching by the well known Russian/American artist Nahum
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1940s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Etching

“Mermaid with Bird”
By Nahum Tschacbasov
Located in Southampton, NY
Hand colored original artist proof etching by the well known Russian/American artist Nahum
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1950s Modern Figurative Prints

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Archival Paper, Etching

“Untitled”
By Nahum Tschacbasov
Located in Southampton, NY
Hand colored original artist proof etching by the well known Russian/American artist Nahum
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1940s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Etching

"Salome" 2003 last Mexican Muralist artist original first print proof engraving
By Raul Anguiano
Located in Miami, FL
Raul Anguiano (Mexico, 1915-2006) 'Salomé', 2003 Engraving, sugarlift on Deponte handmade heavy-weight paper of 650 g. 19.3 x 15 in. (49 x 38 cm.) ID: ANG-108 Hand-signed by author
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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Ink, Etching, Aquatint

Mexican Japanese woman artist 1998 signed original engraving art proof 22x24in
Located in Miami, FL
Namiko Prado Arai (Mexico, 1963) 'Untitled 11', 1998 engraving on paper Guarro Biblos 250g. 22.7 x 24.5 in. (57.5 x 62 cm.) ID: PRA-313 Hand-signed by author Unframed
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1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Ink, Etching

Mexican Japanese woman artist 1998 signed original engraving art proof 21x25in
Located in Miami, FL
Namiko Prado Arai (Mexico, 1963) 'Untitled 9 (Bruñidor)', 1998 engraving on paper Guarro Biblos 250g. 21.1 x 24.5 in. (53.5 x 62 cm.) ID: PRA-311 Hand-signed by author Unframed
Category

1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Ink, Etching

Mexican Japanese woman artist 1998 signed original engraving art proof 21x25in
Located in Miami, FL
Namiko Prado Arai (Mexico, 1963) 'Untitled 10 (Bruñidor)', 1998 engraving on paper Guarro Biblos 250g. 21.1 x 24.5 in. (53.5 x 62 cm.) ID: PRA-312 Hand-signed by author Unframed
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1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Ink, Etching

Mexican Japanese woman artist 1998 signed original engraving art proof 21x25in
Located in Miami, FL
Namiko Prado Arai (Mexico, 1963) 'Untitled 12', 1998 engraving on paper Guarro Biblos 250g. 22.3 x 29.6 in. (56.5 x 75 cm.) ID: PRA-314 Hand-signed by author Unframed
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1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Ink, Etching

Mexican Japanese woman artist 1998 signed original engraving art proof 21x25in
Located in Miami, FL
Namiko Prado Arai (Mexico, 1963) 'Untitled 8 (Bruñidor)', 1998 engraving on paper Guarro Biblos 250g. 21.1 x 24.5 in. (53.5 x 62 cm.) ID: PRA-310 Hand-signed by author Unframed
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1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Ink, Etching

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Artist Proof Etching For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate artist proof etching for your needs in our varied inventory. Find Impressionist versions now, or shop for Impressionist creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. If you’re looking for an artist proof etching 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. When looking for the right artist proof etching for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, beige, brown and red. Finding an appealing artist proof etching — no matter the origin — is easy, but Doris Warner, Albert Al Hirschfeld, Edgar Chahine, Johnny Friedlaender and Shirley Gorelick each produced popular versions that are worth a look. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in etching, paper and ink.

How Much is a Artist Proof Etching?

The price for an artist proof etching in our collection starts at $299 and tops out at $7,500 with the average selling for $1,190.

Finding the Right Prints-works-on-paper for You

Decorating with fine art prints — whether they’re figurative prints, abstract prints or another variety — has always been a practical way of bringing a space to life as well as bringing works by an artist you love into your home.

Pursued in the 1960s and ’70s, largely by Pop artists drawn to its associations with mass production, advertising, packaging and seriality, as well as those challenging the primacy of the Abstract Expressionist brushstroke, printmaking was embraced in the 1980s by painters and conceptual artists ranging from David Salle and Elizabeth Murray to Adrian Piper and Sherrie Levine.

Printmaking is the transfer of an image from one surface to another. An artist takes a material like stone, metal, wood or wax, carves, incises, draws or otherwise marks it with an image, inks or paints it and then transfers the image to a piece of paper or other material.

Fine art prints are frequently confused with their more commercial counterparts. After all, our closest connection to the printed image is through mass-produced newspapers, magazines and books, and many people don’t realize that even though prints are editions, they start with an original image created by an artist with the intent of reproducing it in a small batch. Fine art prints are created in strictly limited editions — 20 or 30 or maybe 50 — and are always based on an image created specifically to be made into an edition.

Many people think of revered Dutch artist Rembrandt as a painter but may not know that he was a printmaker as well. His prints have been preserved in time along with the work of other celebrated printmakers such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí and Andy Warhol. These fine art prints are still highly sought after by collectors.

“It’s another tool in the artist’s toolbox, just like painting or sculpture or anything else that an artist uses in the service of mark making or expressing him- or herself,” says International Fine Print Dealers Association (IFPDA) vice president Betsy Senior, of New York’s Betsy Senior Fine Art, Inc.

Because artist’s editions tend to be more affordable and available than his or her unique works, they’re more accessible and can be a great opportunity to bring a variety of colors, textures and shapes into a space.

For tight corners, select small fine art prints as opposed to the oversized bold piece you’ll hang as a focal point in the dining area. But be careful not to choose something that is too big for your space. And feel free to lean into it if need be — not every work needs picture-hanging hooks. Leaning a larger fine art print against the wall behind a bookcase can add a stylish installation-type dynamic to your living room. (Read more about how to arrange wall art here.)

Find fine art prints for sale on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Artist Proof Etching
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Whether artist’s proofs are more valuable varies. The limited supply of artist’s proofs often makes them more valuable than other prints. Discrepancies between artist’s proofs and the final prints can also increase their value. However, an artist’s proof that has a poor-quality image or is in poor condition may not be worth as much. If you're curious about the value of a particular piece, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can evaluate it for you. Explore a selection of art prints on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, an artist's proof may be worth more than a regular edition print. The reason for this is that there is a smaller number of artist's proofs since these prints are ones that the artist produces and then holds back rather than offering for sale. Depending on the image quality and overall condition, an artist's proof is usually worth 20% to 50% more than an edition print. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can provide a more specific valuation for your print. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of art prints from some of the world's top galleries and dealers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    Yes, an artist's proof may be valuable. Generally, an artist's proof may sell for 20 to 50% more than the going price for a limited edition print from its series. However, the value of prints varies greatly depending on the artist, subject, age and condition. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can give you an idea of how much a particular proof may be worth. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of art prints.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    The difference between an artist's proof and an edition comes down to purpose. An artist's proof can be thought of as a test run, a print that the artist makes to see how the image appears. Normally, the artist does not intend to sell these proofs. An edition is a print produced for the purpose of sale. You will sometimes see the term "main edition" used in place of edition. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of art prints.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Artist proofs often command a higher price because of their rarity.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    How much a Norman Rockwell artist's proof is worth depends on its condition, size, history and other factors. Generally, Rockwell's artist's proofs are worth more than standard limited edition prints of the same subject and quality because fewer were made, and selling prices for them are often in the thousands of dollars. Rockwell is among the most revered painters of the 20th century. His figurative and portrait paintings reflect an innocent and idyllic America described by the artist as "life as I would like it to be." For nearly 50 years, he illustrated the covers of The Saturday Evening Post in a rich and emotive style that gave distinctive personalities to his imagined characters. In total, Rockwell created more than 4,000 works of art throughout his life. To get a valuation performed on your artist's proof, use the services of a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Norman Rockwell art.