Fletcher Benton Prints and Multiples

American, 1931-2019

Born in Jackson, Ohio, in 1931, Fletcher Benton showed an early talent for art. From early childhood, Benton’s mother allowed him to use the family’s basement as an art studio and enrolled him in a local painting course. Benton also undertook an apprenticeship with a sign painter, after which he opened his own sign painting business at the age of fourteen. Though he would later explore different avenues of artistic expression, lettering and sign painting remained a near-constant presence in his artistic practice for the rest of his life. Following a brief stint in the US Navy, Benton enrolled at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, with the intent of pursuing its pre-med program. His interests quickly returned to painting, however, and he completed his degree in fine art in 1956. After graduating Benton relocated to San Francisco, California, where he immersed himself in the city’s vibrant artistic community. In 1961, at the California Palace of the Legion of Honor, Benton had his first major solo show, a measure of his rising status as an artist. In 1964, however, a promised show at Gump’s Gallery was abruptly cancelled. This rejection sparked a radical transformation in the artist’s practice, and he began exploring Hard-Edge abstraction with a constructivist bent. Drawing on his knowledge of lettering, Benton debuted a series of kinetic works in a solo show in Los Angeles the next year. The kinetic and abstract elements of his new work led to increased interest from audiences, curators, and critics, and between 1965 and 1967 he participated in numerous high-profile exhibitions nationwide. While he continued to exhibit, in 1967 Benton began teaching at California State University, San Jose, where he taught until retiring in 1986. In 2003 he received his first of many major public commissions: Steel Watercolor TriangleRing, a 66- foot-high red-painted steel sculpture installed at the Barbarossaplatz interchange train station in Cologne, Germany. Benton continued his work up until his death in 2019 at the age of eighty-eight. Benton’s contributions to kinetic art and sculpture were recognized in his lifetime through numerous awards, honors, and public commissions. His works are also included in the collections of such prestigious institutions as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; the Los Angeles County Museum of Art; and the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington, DC, among others.

Artist: Fletcher Benton

Fletcher BentonFletcher Benton - Balanced/Unbalanced #120 watercolor signed titled 25/25 framed, 1986

$2,800

Fletcher Benton - Balanced/Unbalanced #120 watercolor signed titled 25/25 framed

By Fletcher Benton

Located in New York, NY

Watercolor on paper Pencil titled, editioned and signed with name and printed signature Pencil numbered 25/25 This work is floated in it's original vintage wood frame under UV plexi...

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1980s Abstract Geometric Fletcher Benton Prints and Multiples

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Watercolor

Fletcher BentonLarge hardback monograph (inscribed and hand signed twice by Fletcher Benton), 1990

$750

Large hardback monograph (inscribed and hand signed twice by Fletcher Benton)

By Fletcher Benton

Located in New York, NY

Fletcher Benton Large hardback monograph (hand signed twice by Fletcher Benton), 1990 Hardback monograph with cloth boards and dust jacket (hand signed twice and inscribed to Ernie) ...

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1990s Constructivist Fletcher Benton Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset, Board

(after) Paul KleeUntitled Oversize print 40x40 inches Limited Edition, 1914 (printed later)

$825

H 40 in W 40 in

Untitled Oversize print 40x40 inches Limited Edition

By (after) Paul Klee

Located in London, GB

Untitled after Paul Klee, 1879 – 1940 Original work : Klee, Paul; Swiss artist; 1879–1940. Untitled. Drawing, 1914. Watercolour on paper mounted on cardboard, 15.6 × 15.6 cm. Inv. ...

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1910s Abstract Fletcher Benton Prints and Multiples

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Archival Pigment

Jean DubuffetSIGNED 1960s Jean DUBUFFET print (Jean Dubuffet exhibition poster), 1966

$1,450

H 17.5 in W 22.5 in

SIGNED 1960s Jean DUBUFFET print (Jean Dubuffet exhibition poster)

By Jean Dubuffet

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Jean Dubuffet Ustensiles Utopiques 1966: Hand-signed Jean Dubuffet lithographic poster published on the occasion of: "Jean Dubuffet, Recent Pa...

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1960s Contemporary Fletcher Benton Prints and Multiples

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Offset, Laid Paper, Lithograph

(after) Paul KleeMonument in the Fertile Country Oversize print 40x30 inches Limited Edition, 1929 (printed later)

$725

H 40 in W 30 in

Monument in the Fertile Country Oversize print 40x30 inches Limited Edition

By (after) Paul Klee

Located in London, GB

Monument im Fruchtland (Monument in the Fertile Country) 1929. after Paul Klee, 1879 – 1940 Original work : Pastel, 47.5 × 34.8cm. Bern, Zentrum Paul Klee. (Photograph via Archiv...

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1920s Abstract Fletcher Benton Prints and Multiples

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Archival Pigment

Robert RauschenbergRio de Janeiro, 1991

$1,500

H 26 in W 26 in D 0.1 in

Rio de Janeiro

By Robert Rauschenberg

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rio de Janeiro is a colorful, bold, graphic, and visually compelling offset-lithograph by blue chip, pop artist Robert Rauschenberg. In 1991, he was involved with th...

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1990s Pop Art Fletcher Benton Prints and Multiples

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Lithograph, Offset

Jean-Michel BasquiatBasquiat Annina Nosei Gallery 1982 (Basquiat anatomy announcement), 1982

$575

H 6 in W 8 in

Basquiat Annina Nosei Gallery 1982 (Basquiat anatomy announcement)

By Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Jean-Michel Basquiat, Annina Nosei Gallery, New York, 1982: Rare Basquiat announcement card published by Annina Nosei Gallery to advertise the release of ‘Basquiat Anatomy’ (a suite ...

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1980s Pop Art Fletcher Benton Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Lithograph, Offset

Kind of CyanHollywood Pool House Glow, Exclusive Handmade Cyanotype Print of Blue Patterns, 2025

$420

H 28 in W 40 in

Hollywood Pool House Glow, Exclusive Handmade Cyanotype Print of Blue Patterns

By Kind of Cyan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. "Hollywood Pool House Glow" shows the shimmering reflections of a Hollywood, California swimming pool. Details: + Title: ...

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2010s Minimalist Fletcher Benton Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Emulsion, Watercolor, Lithograph

John Maxon'White Iris', California Post-Impressionist Landscape, SJSU, Mount Madonna, Circa 1985

$1,250

H 22 in W 15.75 in

'White Iris', California Post-Impressionist Landscape, SJSU, Mount Madonna

By John Maxon

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Signed lower right, "Maxon" for John Maxon (American, 20th century) and created circa 1995. Additionally titled, verso, 'White Flower'. Monotype with additional hand-painted detail. ...

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1990s Fletcher Benton Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Gouache, Monotype

Max BillMax Bill, Prism, from San Lazzaro et ses Amis, 1975, 1975

$956Sale Price|20% Off

H 14 in W 10.5 in

Max Bill, Prism, from San Lazzaro et ses Amis, 1975

By Max Bill

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Max Bill (1908–1994), titled Prisma (Prism), from the album San Lazzaro et ses Amis, Hommage au fondateur de la revue XXe siecle (San Lazzaro and His Fri...

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1970s Constructivist Fletcher Benton Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Karin BrucknerBeingTagged, mixed media, 22 x 30 inches. Neon, abstracted work, 2017

$960Sale Price|20% Off

H 22 in W 30 in

BeingTagged, mixed media, 22 x 30 inches. Neon, abstracted work

By Karin Bruckner

Located in New York, NY

Oil Monotype w/ Wool Fiber, Japanese Paper, Ink Transfer, Clothing Tag, Metal Leaf and Coffee Hand pulled on white BFK Rives Printmaking Paper Edition: Unique

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2010s Contemporary Fletcher Benton Prints and Multiples

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Wool, Paper, Coffee, Ink, Mixed Media, Monotype

Max BillMax Bill, Variation 13, from XXe siecle, 1938, 1938

$2,396Sale Price|20% Off

H 12.4 in W 9.65 in

Max Bill, Variation 13, from XXe siecle, 1938

By Max Bill

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Max Bill (1908–1994), titled Variation 13, from the album XXe siecle, Chroniques du jour, 13 rue Valette (5e), Directeur G. di San Lazzaro, Sommaire du n...

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1930s Constructivist Fletcher Benton Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Robert RauschenbergPOISE, 1991

$6,375Sale Price|25% Off

H 41 in W 29.5 in D 1 in

POISE

By Robert Rauschenberg

Located in Aventura, FL

Offset lithograph in colors. Hand signed, dated and numbered by the artist. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenticity included. Edition of 48. All reasonable off...

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1990s Modern Fletcher Benton Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Lithograph, Offset

Keith HaringKeith Haring Paradise Garage Exhibit Poster 'Keith Haring Jeffrey Deitch', 2000

$360Sale Price|20% Off

H 17 in W 11 in

Keith Haring Paradise Garage Exhibit Poster 'Keith Haring Jeffrey Deitch'

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Rare vintage Keith Haring exhibition poster published on the occasion of: ‘Paradise Garage: Keith Haring and Music, December 14, 2000-February 10, 2001, Deitch Projects, 18 Wooster ...

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1980s Pop Art Fletcher Benton Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Lithograph, Offset

Previously Available Items

Fletcher BentonRare constructivist etching by renowned modernist sculptor, Signed AP, Framed, 1991

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H 18.5 in W 18.5 in D 0.5 in

Rare constructivist etching by renowned modernist sculptor, Signed AP, Framed

By Fletcher Benton

Located in New York, NY

Fletcher Benton Etching on wove paper in artist's frame Signed by the artist with his printed signature in graphite, signed by the artist with his hand signature also in graphite, nu...

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1990s Constructivist Fletcher Benton Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Fletcher BentonGeometric Abstract Screenprint by Fletcher Benton, 1968

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H 28.5 in W 28.5 in

Geometric Abstract Screenprint by Fletcher Benton

By Fletcher Benton

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Fletcher Benton, American (1931 - ) Title: Untitled Year: 1968 Medium: Silkscreen, Signed, numbered, and dated in pencil Edition: 27/100 Size: 28.5 x 28.5 in. (72.39 x...

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1960s Abstract Geometric Fletcher Benton Prints and Multiples

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Screen

Fletcher BentonGeometric Abstract Screenprint by Fletcher Benton, 1968

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H 28.5 in W 28.5 in

Geometric Abstract Screenprint by Fletcher Benton

By Fletcher Benton

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Fletcher Benton, American (1931 - ) Title: Untitled Year: 1968 Medium: Silkscreen, Signed, numbered, and dated in pencil Edition: 93/100 Size: 28.5 x 28.5 in. (72.39 x...

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1960s Abstract Geometric Fletcher Benton Prints and Multiples

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Screen

Fletcher BentonGeometric Abstract Screenprint by Fletcher Benton, 1968

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H 28.5 in W 28.5 in

Geometric Abstract Screenprint by Fletcher Benton

By Fletcher Benton

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Fletcher Benton, American (1931 - ) Title: Untitled Year: 1968 Medium: Silkscreen, Signed, numbered, and dated in pencil Edition: 34/100 Size: 28.5 x 28.5 in. (72.39 x...

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1960s Abstract Geometric Fletcher Benton Prints and Multiples

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Screen

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