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Aida, Lithograph by Paul Wunderlich
Aida, Lithograph by Paul Wunderlich

Aida, Lithograph by Paul Wunderlich

By Paul Wunderlich

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Paul Wunderlich, German (1927 - 2010) Title: Aida Year: 1978 Medium: Lithograph, signed

Category

1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Divan Divin, Surrealist Lithograph by Paul Wunderlich
Divan Divin, Surrealist Lithograph by Paul Wunderlich

Divan Divin, Surrealist Lithograph by Paul Wunderlich

By Paul Wunderlich

Located in Long Island City, NY

Paul Wunderlich, German (1927 - 2010) - Divan Divin, Year: 1967, Medium: Lithograph on BFK Rives

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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Brumaire, Large Expressionist Lithograph by Paul Wunderlich
Brumaire, Large Expressionist Lithograph by Paul Wunderlich

Brumaire, Large Expressionist Lithograph by Paul Wunderlich

By Paul Wunderlich

Located in Long Island City, NY

. Artist: Paul Wunderlich, German (1927 - 2010) Title: Brumaire Year: 1989 Medium: Lithograph, signed and

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1980s Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Les Femmes - Lithograph by P. Wunderlich - 1977
Les Femmes - Lithograph by P. Wunderlich - 1977

Paul WunderlichLes Femmes - Lithograph by P. Wunderlich - 1977, 1977

$338Sale Price|20% Off

H 15.75 in W 12.21 in D 0.04 in

Les Femmes - Lithograph by P. Wunderlich - 1977

By Paul Wunderlich

Located in Roma, IT

Les Femmes is a modern artwork realized by Paul Wunderlich (Eberswalde, 1927 – Saint-Pierre-de

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1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Flying Woman - Lithograph by P. Wunderlich - 1970s

Flying Woman - Lithograph by P. Wunderlich - 1970s

By Paul Wunderlich

Located in Roma, IT

Very interesting colored lithograph, representing a winged woman bust with erotic and surreal

Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Mid-Century German Paul Wunderlich, Les Soeurs Lithograph
Mid-Century German Paul Wunderlich, Les Soeurs Lithograph

Mid-Century German Paul Wunderlich, Les Soeurs Lithograph

By Paul Wunderlich

Located in New York, NY

German Paul Wunderlich (1927-2010) Les Soeurs (B. 220) lithograph, the image of the two sisters

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Vintage 1970s French Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Paul Wunderlich Original Lithograph Handsigned and Numbered Abstract Green Pink
Paul Wunderlich Original Lithograph Handsigned and Numbered Abstract Green Pink

Paul Wunderlich Original Lithograph Handsigned and Numbered Abstract Green Pink

By Paul Wunderlich

Located in Neuss, NW

Paul Wunderlich, original color lithograph from the 1960s. Hand signed and numbered (16/20). Ready

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Vintage 1960s German Paintings

Materials

Paper

Paul Wunderlich - Leaf - Signed Bronze Sculpture
Paul Wunderlich - Leaf - Signed Bronze Sculpture

Paul Wunderlich - Leaf - Signed Bronze Sculpture

By Paul Wunderlich

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

sculptures and objects are closely linked to his paintings, drawings and lithographs. Wunderlich sculptures

Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Horus by Paul Wunderlich for Rosenthal 1985
Horus by Paul Wunderlich for Rosenthal 1985

Horus by Paul Wunderlich for Rosenthal 1985

$2,419

H 16.15 in W 13.78 in D 1.26 in

Horus by Paul Wunderlich for Rosenthal 1985

By Paul Wunderlich

Located in Weesp, NL

known for his surrealistic paintings, lithographs, and sculptures. Wunderlich’s works often blend

Category

Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

From Portfolio "Twilight" with Karin Szekessy
From Portfolio "Twilight" with Karin Szekessy

From Portfolio "Twilight" with Karin Szekessy

By Paul Wunderlich

Located in Kansas City, MO

Paul Wunderlich From Portfolio "Twilight" with Karin Szekessy Year: 1971 Medium: Color Lithograph

Category

1970s Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

From Portfolio "Twilight" with Karin Szekessy
From Portfolio "Twilight" with Karin Szekessy

From Portfolio "Twilight" with Karin Szekessy

By Paul Wunderlich

Located in Kansas City, MO

Paul Wunderlich From Portfolio "Twilight" with Karin Szekessy Year: 1971 Medium: Color Lithograph

Category

1970s Surrealist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

From Portfolio "Twilight" with Karin Szekessy
From Portfolio "Twilight" with Karin Szekessy

From Portfolio "Twilight" with Karin Szekessy

By Paul Wunderlich

Located in Kansas City, MO

Paul Wunderlich From Portfolio "Twilight" with Karin Szekessy Year: 1971 Medium: Color Lithograph

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1970s Modern Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

From Portfolio "Twilight" with Karin Szekessy
From Portfolio "Twilight" with Karin Szekessy

From Portfolio "Twilight" with Karin Szekessy

By Paul Wunderlich

Located in Kansas City, MO

Paul Wunderlich From Portfolio "Twilight" with Karin Szekessy Year: 1971 Medium: Color Lithograph

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1970s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

From Portfolio "Twilight" with Karin Szekessy
From Portfolio "Twilight" with Karin Szekessy

From Portfolio "Twilight" with Karin Szekessy

By Paul Wunderlich

Located in Kansas City, MO

Paul Wunderlich From Portfolio "Twilight" with Karin Szekessy Year: 1971 Medium: Color Lithograph

Category

1970s Neo-Expressionist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

From Portfolio "Twilight" with Karin Szekessy
From Portfolio "Twilight" with Karin Szekessy

From Portfolio "Twilight" with Karin Szekessy

By Paul Wunderlich

Located in Kansas City, MO

Paul Wunderlich From Portfolio "Twilight" with Karin Szekessy Year: 1971 Medium: Color Lithograph

Category

1970s Post-Modern Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Twilight - In Celebration of Pride Month
Twilight - In Celebration of Pride Month

Twilight - In Celebration of Pride Month

By Paul Wunderlich

Located in New Orleans, LA

. Paul Wunderlich created a series of 12 lithographs,Twilight together with his wife, Karin Szekessy, a

Category

1970s Contemporary Nude Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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Aida Met Opera Poster
Aida Met Opera Poster

Aida Met Opera Poster

By Paul Wunderlich

Located in New York, NY

Paul Wunderlich, "Aida" from the 1978 series "Metropolitan Opera Fine Art Posters." The face of

Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

The Song of Solomon
The Song of Solomon

The Song of Solomon

By Paul Wunderlich

Located in New York, NY

Lithograph from the 1970 portfolio titled The Song of Songs by Paul Wunderlich, the German

Category

1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Paul Wunderlich Lithograph for Knoll Art
Paul Wunderlich Lithograph for Knoll Art

Paul Wunderlich Lithograph for Knoll Art

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H 27.25 in W 20.5 in D 2 in

Paul Wunderlich Lithograph for Knoll Art

By Paul Wunderlich

Located in Winnetka, IL

Paul Wunderlich was a German painter sculpture and graphic artist died June 6 2010 in France This

Category

Vintage 1960s German Prints

Materials

Paper

Floreal, Large Expressionist Lithograph by Wunderlich
Floreal, Large Expressionist Lithograph by Wunderlich

Floreal, Large Expressionist Lithograph by Wunderlich

By Paul Wunderlich

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Paul Wunderlich, German (1927 - 2010) Title: Floreal Year: 1989 Medium: Lithograph, signed

Category

1980s Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"Aida" Artist Proof Lithograph by Paul Wunderlich
"Aida" Artist Proof Lithograph by Paul Wunderlich

"Aida" Artist Proof Lithograph by Paul Wunderlich

By Paul Wunderlich

Located in San Diego, CA

Artist: Paul Wunderlich, German (1927-2010) Title: Aida Year: 1978 Medium: Lithograph, signed

Category

Mid-20th Century American Prints

Materials

Paper

Les Femmes

Paul WunderlichLes Femmes, 1977

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H 15.75 in W 12.21 in D 0.04 in

Les Femmes

By Paul Wunderlich

Located in Roma, IT

Beautiful colored lithograph representing a female bust. Hand numbered and signed in pencil on the

Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Pride and Prejudice: A Woman's Exhibition
Pride and Prejudice: A Woman's Exhibition

Pride and Prejudice: A Woman's Exhibition

By Paul Wunderlich

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

An original signed offset-lithograph poster on wove paper by German artist Paul Wunderlich (1927

Category

1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Offset, Lithograph

Vintage Paul Wunderlich "Aida" Lithograph for Metropolitan Opera, 1978, Framed
Vintage Paul Wunderlich "Aida" Lithograph for Metropolitan Opera, 1978, Framed

Vintage Paul Wunderlich "Aida" Lithograph for Metropolitan Opera, 1978, Framed

By Paul Wunderlich

Located in San Carlos, CA

Beautiful and rare 1978 Paul Wunderlich lithograph for "Aida" at the metropolitan Opera in New York

Category

Vintage 1970s American Egyptian Revival Prints

Materials

Aluminum

A Woman - Original Lithograph by P. Wunderlich - 1977
A Woman - Original Lithograph by P. Wunderlich - 1977

A Woman - Original Lithograph by P. Wunderlich - 1977

By Paul Wunderlich

Located in Roma, IT

A Woman is a modern artwork realized by Paul Wunderlich (Eberswalde, 1927 – Saint-Pierre-de

Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Paul Wunderlich -  Step Pyramid Stele  - Signed Bronze Sculpture
Paul Wunderlich -  Step Pyramid Stele  - Signed Bronze Sculpture

Paul Wunderlich - Step Pyramid Stele - Signed Bronze Sculpture

By Paul Wunderlich

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

lithographs. Wunderlich sculptures and objects combine the simplicity of an idea with the refinement of the

Category

1990s Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Composition

Paul WunderlichComposition

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H 18.12 in W 14.14 in

Composition

By Paul Wunderlich

Located in Roma, IT

This original lithograph is hand signed and numbered by the artist Paul Wunderlich. This original

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Portfolio of 5 images
Portfolio of 5 images

Portfolio of 5 images

By Paul Wunderlich

Located in Wilton, CT

Amazing 1974 portfolio by Paul Wunderlich. Includes index page showing the titles of 5 prints

Category

1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

PAUL HALTS MAUL

Paul WunderlichPAUL HALTS MAUL, 1967

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H 28 in W 36 in D 2 in

PAUL HALTS MAUL

By Paul Wunderlich

Located in Portland, ME

Wunderlich, Paul. PAUL HALTS MAUL. Huber 306. Lithograph in five colors, 1967. Edition of 75

Category

1960s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Color, Lithograph

Untitled 4
Untitled 4

Paul WunderlichUntitled 4, 1970

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H 25.6 in W 19.69 in

Untitled 4

By Paul Wunderlich

Located in Roma, IT

Hand signed lithograph. Edition of 30 prints.

Category

1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

PARADIESGARTEN
PARADIESGARTEN

Paul WunderlichPARADIESGARTEN, 1984

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H 34.25 in W 25.6 in

PARADIESGARTEN

By Paul Wunderlich

Located in Aventura, FL

Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Original lithograph in colors printed on black Fabriano

Category

1980s Surrealist Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Paul Wunderlich Color Lithograph, Titled "Position A"
Paul Wunderlich Color Lithograph, Titled "Position A"

Paul Wunderlich Color Lithograph, Titled "Position A"

By Paul Wunderlich

Located in Tucson, AZ

Paul Wunderlich color lithograph titled, "Position A", signed lower right, edition 62 of 75

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

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Wunderlich Lithograph For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate wunderlich lithograph for your needs in our varied inventory. Find Contemporary versions now, or shop for Contemporary creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. You’re likely to find the perfect wunderlich lithograph among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those made as recently as the 20th Century. If you’re looking to add a wunderlich lithograph 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, beige, blue and more. Creating a wunderlich lithograph has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Paul Wunderlich are consistently popular. Artworks like these — often created in lithograph and offset print — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much is a Wunderlich Lithograph?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a wunderlich lithograph in our inventory may begin at $116 and can go as high as $3,600, while the average can fetch as much as $551.

Paul Wunderlich for sale on 1stDibs

Paul Wunderlich is a German artist well-known for his Surrealist paintings and erotic sculptures. He was one of the most important members of the Magic Realist circle of artists. While his earliest works represented scenes of oppressive history during World War II in Germany, he later found inspiration in Surrealist artworks with sexual references and fantastic floating forms. Wunderlich studied graphic art at the Landeskunstschule in Hamburg, where he became an art teacher. During that time, he learned printmaking techniques from artists like Emil Nolde and Oskar Kokoschka. Wunderlich also began experimenting with the free-form, Expressionist style of Tachisme, but then he focused on the figurative again. He lived between Hamburg and France until his death. Today, many of his works belong to the collections of the biggest international museums like the Museum of Modern Art in New York, La Bibliothèque nationale in Paris, and the British Museum in London.

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