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Boris O'Klein Prints and Multiples

Russian, 1893-1985
Born Arthur Boris O'Klein in Moscow, September 26, 1893. He is a French artist and cartoonist. ( His family emigrated to the Alsace when he was a boy.) He is known for his numerous prints and watercolors of dogs getting up to mischief. The prints are generally called "The Naughty Dogs" or "The Dirty Dogs" or "The Dirty Dogs of Paris." The artist was Arthur Boris O'Klein - Born in Moscow on September 26, 1893 and passed on in 1985. He was a French artist and cartoonist and is known for his series of dog scenes. His two main dog themes were Public Urination and also the theme of Male-Female Flirtation or Desire. O'Klein's main body of work as an artist was done between the 1930s thru to the 1950s. He also painted under a pseudonym, “Jean Herblet” The reason is not known but perhaps under that name he produced more serious work. All his work seemed to feature dogs however and under the name “Jean Herblet” he produced many hunting scenes.
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Artist: Boris O'Klein
A La Queue (Join the Queue)  Naughty Dogs of Paris by O'Klein
A La Queue (Join the Queue)  Naughty Dogs of Paris by O'Klein

A La Queue (Join the Queue) Naughty Dogs of Paris by O'Klein

By Boris O'Klein

Located in Paonia, CO

A La Queue (Join the Queue) original etching from the series Naughty Dogs of Paris showing a line of five dogs of various breeds trailing a small Chihuahua on a leash who is t...

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A La Queue (Join the Queue)  Naughty Dogs of Paris by O'Klein
A La Queue (Join the Queue)  Naughty Dogs of Paris by O'Klein

A La Queue (Join the Queue) Naughty Dogs of Paris by O'Klein

By Boris O'Klein

Located in Paonia, CO

A La Queue (Join the Queue) original etching from the series Naughty Dogs of Paris showing a line of five dogs of various breeds trailing a small Chihuahua on a leash who is turning her head towards the queue. This original etching is in excellent condition, hand signed by the artist and published by Sidney Lucas. paper size 13.75 x 29.25 image size 8.50 x 24 Boris O'Klein ( 1893-1985 ) immigrated to France from Russia with his family when he was a young boy. He settled in Paris after World War I and became a prolific artist well known for his watercolors and etchings of dogs getting into mischief. His images are often risque and are considered very humorous. They have been referred to as the Naughty or Dirty Dogs of Paris.

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This artwork titled "Sens Unique" (One Way) c. 1950 is an original etching with hand coloring by Russian/French artist Boris O'Klein 1893-1985 It is hand signed and titled in pencil by the artist. The image (plate mark) size is 5.5 x 17 inches, framed is 16 x 26.75 inches. it is beautifully custom framed in a wooden brown frame, with gold color spacer light creme matting. it is in excellent condition. About the artist. Boris O’Klein (1893-1985) was born in Moscow in the USSR to French parents. He returned to France at a young age living in the region of Alsace. He signed up and served in the French army during the First World War and afterwards moved to Paris where he continued to live until his death. Boris O Klein became an artist and cartoonist and is best known for his hand coloured etchings of dogs getting up to mischief. They have become known as the ‘Dirty Dogs of Paris...

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By Boris O'Klein

Located in Paonia, CO

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Find a wide variety of authentic Boris O'Klein prints and multiples available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Boris O'Klein in etching, lithograph and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the Art Deco style. Not every interior allows for large Boris O'Klein prints and multiples, so small editions measuring 15 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Charles Turzak, Jupp Wiertz, and Alexandre Iacovleff. Boris O'Klein prints and multiples prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $440 and tops out at $950, while the average work can sell for $550.