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Christopher Wool Figurative Prints

American, b. 1955

Christopher Wool is a contemporary American painter. In his paintings, Wool contrasts bold stenciled text or abstract brushwork with white backgrounds. In the stenciled works and prints, words run together and breaks arrive at the edges of the canvas, as seen in his Apocalypse Now (1988), which bears the phrase “SELL THE HOUSE SELL THE CAR SELL THE KIDS.”

“With the painting the inspiration comes from the process of the work itself,” Wool reflected. “Like music [making the work] is an emotional experience. It’s a visual language and it’s almost impossible to put words to it.”

Born on September 16, 1955 in Boston, MA, Wool studied briefly at Sarah Lawrence College, but quickly left to enroll at the New York Studio School. A contemporary of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Julian Schnabel, Cindy Sherman and others in New York’s downtown art scene in the 1980s, Wool introduced graffiti techniques to his work, later incorporating silkscreens and paint rollers.

Wool's work has been exhibited at numerous institutions around the world, including the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, the Gesellschaft für Moderne Kunst am Museum Ludwig in Cologne and the Guggenheim Museum in New York. Wool currently lives and works between Marfa, TX, and New York, NY with his wife the painter Charline von Heyl.

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Artist: Christopher Wool
The Show is Over, Guggenheim Museum offset lithograph SIGNED by Christopher Wool
By Christopher Wool
Located in New York, NY
Christopher Wool The Show is Over Poster (Hand Signed by Christopher Wool), 2013- Offset lithograph poster Hand signed and dated 2017 on lower front. This work was uniquely signed i...
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2010s Minimalist Christopher Wool Figurative Prints

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Martin Kippenberger Self-Portraits, rare poster designed by Christopher Wool
By Christopher Wool
Located in New York, NY
Christopher Wool Martin Kippenberger Self-Portraits Poster, 2005 Offset lithographic poster in colours on smooth wove paper. 36 × 24 inches Published by Luhring Augustine Unframed T...
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Early 2000s Minimalist Christopher Wool Figurative Prints

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Lithograph, Offset

MY HOUSE II
By Christopher Wool
Located in Aventura, FL
7 Color Silkscreen on 335 GSM Matt Custom Paper. Hand signed, dated and numbered by the artist. Numbered 14/100 (there are also 10 artist's proofs). Published by Counter Editions, London. Printed by Brand X Editions, New York. Artwork size 40 x 30 inches. Custom framed as pictured. Frame size approx 46 x 36 inches. Artwork is in excellent condition. All reasonable offers will be considered. About the Artist: Christopher Wool is a contemporary American painter. In his paintings, Wool contrasts bold stenciled text or abstract brushwork with white backgrounds. In the stenciled works, words run together and breaks arrive at the edges of the canvas, as seen in his Apocalypse Now (1988), which bears the phrase “SELL THE HOUSE SELL THE CAR SELL THE KIDS.” “With the painting the inspiration comes from the process of the work itself,” Wool reflected. “Like music [making the work] is an emotional experience. It’s a visual language and it’s almost impossible to put words to it.” Born on September 16, 1955 in Boston, MA, Wool studied briefly at Sarah Lawrence College, but quickly left to enroll at the New York Studio School. A contemporary of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Julian Schnabel, Cindy Sherman, and others in New York’s downtown art scene in the 1980s, Wool introduced graffiti techniques to his work, later incorporating silkscreens and paint rollers. The artist’s work has been exhibited at numerous institutions around the world, including the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, the Gesellschaft für Moderne Kunst am Museum Ludwig in Cologne, and the Guggenheim Museum in New York. Wool currently lives and works between Marfa, TX and New York, NY with his wife the painter Charline von Heyl.
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Early 2000s Contemporary Christopher Wool Figurative Prints

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Paper, Screen

MY HOUSE II
MY HOUSE II
$39,600 Sale Price
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UNTITLED
By Christopher Wool
Located in Aventura, FL
Aquatint on Strathmore Bristol paper. From the 6 + 4 portfolio. Hand signed, dated and numbered by the artist. From the main edition of 35. Artwork size 16 x 13 inches. Custom fra...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Christopher Wool Figurative Prints

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Paper, Aquatint

UNTITLED
UNTITLED
$10,000 Sale Price
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Find a wide variety of authentic Christopher Wool figurative prints available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Christopher Wool in lithograph, offset print, paper and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the minimalist style. Not every interior allows for large Christopher Wool figurative prints, so small editions measuring 18 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Kiki Smith, David Barnett, and Julian Schnabel. Christopher Wool figurative prints prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,000 and tops out at $49,500, while the average work can sell for $2,600.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Christopher Wool is an American artist that incorporated issues surrounding post-conceptual ideologies in his work. Christopher Wool is best known for his work of large black stencil letters on white canvas. Shop a selection of Christopher Wool artwork on 1stDibs.

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