Arman Prints

French, 1928-2005

Arman was born in Nice, France, in 1928, and showed a talent for painting and drawing as a child. He studied at the the Ecole Nationale des Art Décoratifs in Nice followed by studies at the École du Louvre in Paris. In his early years he focused on abstract paintings. Then, in 1957, he became interested in common objects as works of art. He first did what came to be called his "allures d"objet" (object impressions), where he would dip an object into paint and press it on canvas thus leaving the object's shadow or impression. Then he decided the object itself was worth paying attention to and started to treat them in his own way. His intention was to remove the material purpose of an object so that its only remaining function was to "feed the mind" as a work of art. What better way to achieve that result than by breaking, slicing or even burning objects such as violins, telephones, typewriters or even whole cars? He also made objects useless by accumulating them, such as 2,000 wristwatches in a Plexiglass box that all kept different time. Once emotionally detached from the circumstances associated with a broken object, the viewer could grow to appreciate its abstract beauty; so, in a sense, Arman was literally teaching that things one never thought could be regarded as attractive could indeed turn out to be so. Through this achievement, Arman gained worldwide recognition and is regarded as one of the most prolific and inventive creators of the late 20th century. His work can be found in the collections of numerous museums including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Tate Gallery in London and the Centre Pompidou in Paris. Arman’s work has also been exhibited in galleries, museums and public spaces worldwide including the Musée D’Art Contemporain in Tehran, Iran; the Museum of Art in Tel Aviv, Israel; the Musée Des Arts Decoratifs and Opéra De Paris in France; the La Jolla Museum of Contemporary Art in California; and the Museum of Arts and Design and the Guggenheim in New York He died in 2005 in New York.

Creator: Arman

Chessboard "Homaage á Marcel Duchamp" with the L.H.O.O.Q. Mustache by Arman

$2,000

Chessboard "Homaage á Marcel Duchamp" with the L.H.O.O.Q. Mustache by Arman

By Arman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A shadow-box framed chessboard with the L.H.O.O.Q. mustache by Arman (1928-2005) entitled "Homaage á Marcel Duchamp". A screen-print on Skivertex leather chessboard. Framed behind g...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Arman Prints

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Leather

Arman "1984" Original New Years Greeting

$400

Arman "1984" Original New Years Greeting

By Arman

Located in Sharon, CT

A Happy New Years greeting. Probably a screenprint, unnumbered and of an unknown edition size (obviously small). S Rubber stamped greetings, signed, by both Arman and Yasmine. Meas...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Arman Prints

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Paper

Pineapple botanical study framed Print from French original of 1812, New

$264

H 1.58 in Dm 17.33 in

Pineapple botanical study framed Print from French original of 1812, New

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a delightful round framed print of a Pineapple study originally from a hand coloured early 19th Century French botanical illustration. Prints of this style were originally p...

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2010s British Georgian Arman Prints

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Hummingbirds framed Print from original by Ernst Haeckel Circa 1904, New

$337

H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 1.58 in

Hummingbirds framed Print from original by Ernst Haeckel Circa 1904, New

By Ernst Heinrich Haeckel

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This stunning print of Hummingbirds references a beautiful print from the 1900s by Ernst Haeckel as per similar pieces; reference Sea anemones and Mosses from Ernst Haeckels Kunstfor...

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2010s British Edwardian Arman Prints

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Frank Stella , Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1969, 1984

$1,158

H 27.56 in W 41.34 in D 0.79 in

Frank Stella , Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1969, 1984

By Frank Stella

Located in Den Haag, NL

Original Oversize Period Museum Exhibition Lithographic Poster Protractor Variation 'FRANK STELLA, (American, Born 1936) Protractor Variation, 1969 Fluorescent- alkyd on canvas, 1...

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1980s Modern Vintage Arman Prints

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Paper

1984 Woodcut Lithograph Screenprint & Collage by Roy Litchtenstein Estate

$1,998

H 0.1 in W 6.5 in D 4.75 in

1984 Woodcut Lithograph Screenprint & Collage by Roy Litchtenstein Estate

By Roy Lichtenstein

Located in San Diego, CA

Small and rare unframed woodcut , lithograph , screenprint and collage by the State of Roy Lichtenstain , two paintings ; green lamp 1984 . Introducing an exquisite piece of artistry...

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20th Century American Post-Modern Arman Prints

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Paper

Christo / The Pont Neuf Wrapped / Project For Paris, 1984 Lithograph

$1,800

H 32.25 in W 27.3 in D 1.3 in

Christo / The Pont Neuf Wrapped / Project For Paris, 1984 Lithograph

By Nouvelles Images, Christo and Jeanne-Claude

Located in New York, NY

Christo / The Pont Neuf Wrapped / Project for Paris, 1984 / Collage En Deux Partes Offset lithograph in colors on woven paper, published by Nouvelles Ima...

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Late 20th Century French Modern Arman Prints

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Paper

Appearance Stripped Bare, Desire and the Object in the Work of Marcel Duchamp

$75 / item

H 2 in W 11.38 in D 8.38 in

Appearance Stripped Bare, Desire and the Object in the Work of Marcel Duchamp

Located in New York, NY

The first book to explore two of the biggest names in modern and contemporary art side by side, Marcel Duchamp and Jeff Koons In the first half of the 20th century, Marcel Duchamp re...

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21st Century and Contemporary Arman Prints

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Paper

Rare Unframed Palm Springs Life by Patrick Nagel Limited Edition Serigraph 1984

$975

H 24 in W 34 in D 0.25 in

Rare Unframed Palm Springs Life by Patrick Nagel Limited Edition Serigraph 1984

By Patrick Nagel

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a rare serigraph print limited edition by Patrick Nagel , Palm Springs Life relesaed in 1984 its a second commemorative following the artist death, nice colors and condition...

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20th Century American Post-Modern Arman Prints

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Paper

Bulldogs Print in Round Frame from a Victorian Original circa 1881, New

$419

H 1.58 in Dm 17.33 in

Bulldogs Print in Round Frame from a Victorian Original circa 1881, New

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a digitally remastered print of Bulldogs referenced from a Victorian print originally dating to 1881. Prints of this style were originally printed in black and white and the...

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2010s British Victorian Arman Prints

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Glass, Wood, Paper

CY Twombly Sarajevo Winter Olympics 1984

$13,950

H 41 in W 32 in D 1 in

CY Twombly Sarajevo Winter Olympics 1984

By Cy Twombly

Located in New York, NY

Made for the 1984 Winter Olympic Games. Cy Twombly used the same characteristic scrawl that he had previously used on 1976 series. Lithograph numbered/ signed

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arman Prints

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Wood

Original Antique Print of New York City. Dated 1837

$35

H 7.75 in W 10.25 in D 0.07 in

Original Antique Print of New York City. Dated 1837

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great print of New York City Steel engraving after W.H Bartlett Published by Virtue 1837 Unframed. The measurement is the paper size. Free shipping

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1830s English Other Antique Arman Prints

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Paper

Chess, Hommage à Marcel Duchamp by Brigitte Kowanz, signed and marked

$7,256

H 19.69 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in

Chess, Hommage à Marcel Duchamp by Brigitte Kowanz, signed and marked

By Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

Execution Brigitte Kowanz (chessmen) and Woka Lamps VIENNA (car and board) Chessmen made from kaiser rolls, carved and covered with acrylic, car from bicycle-wheels, iron frame, etch...

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Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Arman Prints

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Iron

Original Antique Ethnographical Print, Figures, New South Wales, Australia, 1809

$35

H 8 in W 10.5 in D 0.07 in

Original Antique Ethnographical Print, Figures, New South Wales, Australia, 1809

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful ethnographical print. A copper-plate engraving after Lesieur Published by Sherwood, Neely & Jones. Dated 1809 Unframed.

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Early 1800s English Folk Art Antique Arman Prints

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Paper

Previously Available Items

Arman 'La Boutellie Cassee' Lithograph

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H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 0.79 in

Arman 'La Boutellie Cassee' Lithograph

By Arman

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Arman (French-American, 1928-2005), 'La Bouteille Cassee', lithograph on Arches watercolor paper, signed in pencil, artist's proof, published by Atelier Baviera, Saint Paul de Vence,...

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1970s French Vintage Arman Prints

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Paper

Mid-Century Modern Framed Abstract Print Boom Boom Signed Arman Numbered, 1966

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H 21.5 in W 26 in D 1.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Framed Abstract Print Boom Boom Signed Arman Numbered, 1966

By Arman

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is an incredible, framed print, entitled "Boom Boom," numbered 2/225 and signed Arman, circa 1966. Another print of this same piece is displayed at the Museum ...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arman Prints

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Paper

Mid-Century Modern Framed Abstract Print Boom Boom Signed Arman Numbered, 1966

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H 21.5 in W 26 in D 1.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Framed Abstract Print Boom Boom Signed Arman Numbered, 1966

By Arman

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is an incredible, framed print, entitled "Boom Boom," numbered 2/225 and signed Arman, circa 1966. Another print of this same piece is displayed at the Museum ...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arman Prints

Arman prints for sale on 1stDibs.

Arman prints are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of paper and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Arman prints, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original prints by Arman were created in the modern style in united states during the late 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider prints by Leroy Neiman, Karl Lagerfeld, and Patrick Nagel. Prices for Arman prints can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $400 and can go as high as $2,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,200.

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Questions About Arman Prints

Where did Arman Fernandez work?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Arman Fernandez worked at the Bushido Kai Judo Club in Madrid, Spain, and served as a medical orderly for the French Army during the Indo-China War before becoming an artist. You'll find a variety of Arman Fernandez art on 1stDibs.

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