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

$212Sale Price|20% Off

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

$271Sale Price|20% Off

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

Fred Sandback Limited Edition Framed Lithograph 1984

$8,500

H 28 in W 39.125 in D 1.5 in

Fred Sandback Limited Edition Framed Lithograph 1984

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Untitled lithograph by Fred Sandback printed in brown, 1984, on Japan paper, signed, dated and numbered 15/20 in pencil, published by Edition Fred Jahn, Munich, with full margins, fr...

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Late 20th Century American Minimalist 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

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

Definitively Unfinished Marcel Duchamp, Pre Publication Review Edition

$89

H 9.25 in W 8 in D 1.5 in

Definitively Unfinished Marcel Duchamp, Pre Publication Review Edition

By Thierry de Duve

Located in valatie, NY

The Definitively Unfinished Marcel Duchamp by Thierry De Duve. Cambridge: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Press, 1991. Pre-Publication advance first edition hardcover with dust...

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20th Century American Arman Prints

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Paper

Harlem, New York 1931 - Original Fortune Magazine Print Art

$195

H 18 in W 14 in D 0.38 in

Harlem, New York 1931 - Original Fortune Magazine Print Art

Located in Soquel, CA

Harlem, New York 1931 - Original Fortune Magazine Print Art Original print from Fortune Magazine 1931 by Zdzislaw Czermanski (Polish, 1900-1970). The inte...

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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Arman Prints

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Paper

New Orleans 1989 Jazz Festival 20th Anniversary Fats Domino Original Poster

$580

H 38 in W 29 in D 1 in

New Orleans 1989 Jazz Festival 20th Anniversary Fats Domino Original Poster

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage New Orleans 1989 Jazz Festival 20 Anniversary Fats Domino Original Poster by Richard Thomas Numbered and framed. Fifteenth in the series by Richard Thomas. As significant a poster in the series as the '76, '80 and '85, Richard Thomas' pop portrait of Fats Domino began a new direction in subject matter, editions and technique. The 20th anniversary of the Jazz Fest marked the first in a still-continuing series of portraits of the people who made New Orleans music...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Arman Prints

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Paper

Antique Map of the World with Polar Projections by Keizer & de Lat, 1788

$437Sale Price|25% Off

H 8.08 in W 11.03 in D 0.02 in

Antique Map of the World with Polar Projections by Keizer & de Lat, 1788

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Schuine Ronde Aard-Klooten (..)'. Interesting double hemisphere world map with polar projections. In North America, there is a...

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Late 18th Century Antique Arman Prints

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Paper

Antique Map Showing the Religions Around the World by Johnston '1854'

$813

H 21.66 in W 26.38 in D 0.02 in

Antique Map Showing the Religions Around the World by Johnston '1854'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Moral & Statistical Chart showing the Geographical Distribution of Man According to Religious Belief'. Rare large-size thematic map on the distribution of rel...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Arman Prints

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Paper

Original Copper Engraving of a Maori War Canoe, New Zealand, 1803

$330

H 11.42 in W 18.9 in D 0 in

Original Copper Engraving of a Maori War Canoe, New Zealand, 1803

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print New Zealand titled 'Oorlogs-Praauw van Nieuw-Zeeland'. View of a Maori war canoe, New Zealand. Originates from 'Reizen Rondom...

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Early 1800s 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?
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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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