Donald Sultan is a distinguished painter, sculptor, and printmaker who rose to prominence in the late 1970s as part of the “New Image” movement in New York City.
Sultan has a unique artistic method and innovative approach to traditional subject matter. Known as Abstract Representation, Sultan’s paintings, prints and other art are characterized by the use of geometric black forms set against organic areas of bright color, thus bringing an abstract sensibility to his iconographic images of still life. Throughout his career he has revisited and reinvented still life, using images of lemons, poppies, playing cards, fruits, flowers, and other objects. Sultan’s lemons, a recurrent theme in his artworks, have in fact become an iconic image all over the world.
“All of the images of those dark pictures are really about the architecture in the paintings; they seem so massive and strong and permanent, but nothing is permanent,” Sultan has said. “The image in the front is very fragile, but it conveys the loaded meaning of everything that is contained in the painting.”
Sultan is considered to be at the forefront of contemporary art. Although his paintings are often classified as landscapes and still lifes, Sultan states that they are first and foremost abstracts. Besides paintings, drawings, and sculptures, he has created many editions. Sultan’s prints are unique: he uses specific materials like “flocking” to create expressive and powerful prints that are reminiscent of his forceful paintings. Since his first solo exhibition in 1977, Sultan’s artistic career has progressed rapidly; his works are part of the most prominent public and private collections to be found across the globe.
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Blue Poppies, Sept 7, 2022 (Ed: 22/50)
By Donald Sultan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Donald Sultan is an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker. He is particularly well-known for large-scale still life paintings, and one of the first to employ a wide range of ind...
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Red Poppies, Sept 7, 2022 (Ed: 22/50)
By Donald Sultan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Donald Sultan is an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker. He is particularly well-known for large-scale still life paintings, and one of the first to employ a wide range of ind...
Screen
Yellow Poppies, Sept 7, 2022 (Ed: 23/50)
By Donald Sultan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Donald Sultan is an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker. He is particularly well-known for large-scale still life paintings, and one of the first to employ a wide range of ind...
Screen
Monarchs, January 24, 2006
By Donald Sultan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
“Monarchs, January 24, 2006” Serigraph on Paper 22-color silkscreen with tar-like texture on 2-ply museum board Edition 46 of 75 Signed, titled, dated and initialed by artist Donald...
Screen
Black Poppies, Sept 7, 2022 (Ed: 23/50)
By Donald Sultan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Donald Sultan is an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker. He is particularly well-known for large-scale still life paintings, and one of the first to employ a wide range of ind...
Screen
Blue Poppies, Aug 17, 2022 (Ed: 22/50)
By Donald Sultan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Donald Sultan is an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker. He is particularly well-known for large-scale still life paintings, and one of the first to employ a wide range of ind...
Screen
Silver Poppies, Aug 17, 2022 (Ed: 22/50)
By Donald Sultan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Donald Sultan is an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker. He is particularly well-known for large-scale still life paintings, and one of the first to employ a wide range of ind...
Screen
White Poppies, Aug 17, 2022 (Ed: 22/50)
By Donald Sultan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Donald Sultan is an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker. He is particularly well-known for large-scale still life paintings, and one of the first to employ a wide range of ind...
Screen
Red Poppies, Aug 17, 2022 (Ed: 22/50)
By Donald Sultan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Donald Sultan is an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker. He is particularly well-known for large-scale still life paintings, and one of the first to employ a wide range of ind...
Screen
Silver Poppies, Sept 7, 2022 (Ed: 22/50)
By Donald Sultan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Donald Sultan is an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker. He is particularly well-known for large-scale still life paintings, and one of the first to employ a wide range of ind...
Screen
Yellow Poppies, Aug 17, 2022 (Ed: 22/50)
By Donald Sultan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Donald Sultan is an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker. He is particularly well-known for large-scale still life paintings, and one of the first to employ a wide range of ind...
Screen
$257
H 12.41 in W 11.03 in D 0.2 in
Harry Bunce, June, The Happy year, Harry Bunce, Limited edition print, Animal art
By Harry Bunce
Located in Deddington, GB
Harry Bunce June The Happy Year Limited Edition Print Edition of 365 (one for each day of the year) Image Size: H 31.5cm x W 28cm Signed Sold Unframed...
Paper
$2,498
H 11.5 in W 16.5 in
Mark Drew "They Say Rap's Changed" Print Dr. Dre & Snoop Dog Silkscreen Print
By Mark Drew
Located in Draper, UT
Mark Drew is an acclaimed artist known for his unique fusion of music and visual art. Hailing from a background deeply rooted in the world of hip-hop and urban culture, Drew brings h...
Screen
$206
H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 0.08 in
Warming Up - Lithograph by J.J Grandville - 1852
By J. J. Grandville
Located in Roma, IT
Warming Up is an original lithographs by J.J. Grandville from "Scènes de la vie privée et publique des animaux, 1852. Published by Manesq & Harvard, Paris. Good Conditions. The ar...
Paper, Lithograph
$2,405
H 15.75 in W 13 in D 0.4 in
François Xavier Lalanne, bird on lillies, 2006
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Natural history - François-Xavier Lalanne Etching Numbered out of 70 and signed F.X.L. in pencil Robert and Lydie Dutrou editors 2006. Paper size: 40x33cm Work size: 16x19.5cm
Paper
$7,500
H 20 in W 25.75 in
Magnificent Jungle Cats Etching, Abstract Style, Signed, Edition 1/5
By Louise Nevelson
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Magnificent Jungle Cats Etching, drypoint and monoprint inking of the plate Printed by the artist at Atelier 17, New York Annotated 1/5 in pencil Estate stamp and number, verso Editi...
Etching
$2,500
H 5.75 in W 4.25 in
Frank Stella - Exotic bird card, Signed in black marker by Frank Stella, Framed
By Frank Stella
Located in New York, NY
Offset lithograph postcard Hand signed in black marker by Frank Stella Provenance: Obtained directly from the artist by the present owner This signed card depicts Frank Stella's 1977...
Postcard
Cow
By Andy Warhol
Located in New York, NY
Color screenprint on wallpaper, 1971. Printed by Bill Miller's Wallpaper Studio, Inc., New York. Published for a Warhol exhibition at the Whitney Museum by Factory Additions, New Yor...
Screen
$47,000
H 22 in W 22 in
Fruit and Flowers Series: 10 Screen Prints on Arches Paper, 1990s
By Donald Sultan
Located in New York, NY
'Fruit and Flowers Series' (Group of 10), 1990's Donald Sultan Screen prints in colors on Arches paper 22 x 22 in. / 56 x 56 cm. Edition of 125, Signed by the artist The specific in...
Archival Paper, Screen
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.5 in W 55.1 in
Harlequin Glicée Print on Aluminum, Abstract Geometric, Signed, 2024
By Damien Hirst
Located in New York, NY
'Harlequin' by Damien Hirst is a signed glicée print, one of the 5 in the unique series 'Kaleidoscope' created in 2024. This print was created in a limited edition of only 180, on al...
Color, Archival Pigment, Screen
American Animals II Linocut Print, Contemporary Edition of 15
By Jesse Shaw
Located in Philadelphia, PA
linocut, edition of 15 The artwork measures 36in x 24in and ships unframed. Please message us directly if you are interested in custom framing for your print. Bio // Jesse Shaw (b....
Linocut
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.5 in W 55.1 in
Chameleon Glicée Print, Abstract Geometric, Signed, Limited Edition
By Damien Hirst
Located in New York, NY
'Chameleon' by Damien Hirst is a signed glicée print, one of the 5 in the unique series 'Kaleidoscope' created in 2024. This print was created in a limited edition of only 180, on al...
Color, Archival Pigment, Screen
$205
H 12.41 in W 11.03 in D 0.2 in
February, The happy year, Harry Bunce, Animal art Valentine gift idea
By Harry Bunce
Located in Deddington, GB
February, The Happy Year Harry Bunce Published 2017 as an edition of 365 worldwide (one for each day of the year) + 31 unique hand-embellished pieces. 31.5 x 28 cm Artist signed/ti...
Paper
Circus Triad 1981 Signed Screen Print by Arne Besser
By Arne Besser
Located in Rochester Hills, MI
Artist: Arne Besser Title: Circus Triad Year: 1981 Print: Silkscreen printed on Somerset White Satin Size: 26 x 22 in Signed in pencil and marked A.P. 22/30 Unframed Arne Besser ...
Screen
$137
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 0.04 in
Dragonfly, Limited Edition Print, Colourful Animal Art, Wildlife Insect Art
By Chris Keegan
Located in Deddington, GB
Dragonfly [2021] Please note that insitu images are purely an indication of how a piece may look This handmade screenprint depicts a Dragonfly inset with a set of geometric shapes in Six colours including Metallic Gold ink. The artwork was created using procedurally generated patterns that overlap creating complex layered geometric shapes. The Metallic ink layer gives the print an extra brilliance and shines showing off the multi-layered liquid patterns on the surface. Limited edition of 50. Its 40 x 40 cm. Artwork printed...
Paper, Screen
$10,000
H 12.5 in W 12.5 in D 2.75 in
Tracey Emin - Teacup & Pancake I Love You", 3D Box (Hand Signed by Tracey Emin)
By Tracey Emin
Located in New York, NY
Tracey Emin - Teacup & Pancake I Love You", 3D Box (Hand Signed by Tracey Emin), for Blue Cross pet charity in the UK, 2025 Limited Edition color lithograph and offset lithograph on ...
Cardboard, Lithograph, Offset
Black Poppies, Sept 7, 2022 (Ed: 22/50)
By Donald Sultan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Donald Sultan is an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker. He is particularly well-known for large-scale still life paintings, and one of the first to employ a wide range of ind...
Screen