Jean-Michel Folon Art
Belgian, b. 1934
Jean-Michel Folon (1934 – 2005), better known as “Folon,” was a Belgian painter, illustrator, and sculptor who produced images featured in various publications throughout the world. He is renowned for his branded watercolor illustrations of often whimsical birds, winged people, and other peculiar characters painted in a surrealistic style. Early in his career Folon published his drawings in newspapers mostly in the USA, where he was recognized earlier than in Europe, and illustrated books by Franz Kafka and Ray Bradbury, amongst others. He created numerous works in many different media for well known individuals and cultural institutions worldwide, including in theatre, opera, subways, film and television, sculptures, tapestries, church windows and even a flag.to
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Artist: Jean-Michel Folon
Twins : Men in a Mirror - Print : Grreeting Card for Galerie Chave 1977
By Jean-Michel Folon
Located in Paris, IDF
Jean-Michel FOLON
Twins : Men in a Mirror, 1977
Greeting card (Heliogravure)
Unsigned
Limited edition of 200 unumbered proofs
On Arches vellum 27 x 18 cm (c. 11 x 7 inch)
INFORMATI...
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1970s Surrealist Jean-Michel Folon Art
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Offset
Editions Lahumiere (Eyeglasses), Surrealist Screenprint by Jean-Michel Folon
By Jean-Michel Folon
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Jean Michel Folon, Belgian (1934 - 2005)
Title: Editions Lahumiere
Year: Circa 1980
Medium: Screenprint on Arches Paper
Paper Size: 29.5 in. x 39.5 in. (74.93 cm x 100.33 cm)
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1980s Surrealist Jean-Michel Folon Art
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Screen
Air Mail hand drawn postcard signed
By Jean-Michel Folon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique handmade Christmas card was crafted by renowned Belgian artist Jean-Michel Folon and personally mailed to his good friend, Evelyne Farland. Folon, known for his whimsical...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Jean-Michel Folon Art
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Watercolor, Postcard, Color Pencil
1968 Original advertising poster created by Jean-Michel Folon - Cacharel
By Jean-Michel Folon
Located in PARIS, FR
This splendid poster was created by Jean-Michel Folon 🇧🇪 (1934-2005) who was a Belgian watercolorist, painter, engraver and sculptor.
He worked on many materials and created in var...
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1960s Jean-Michel Folon Art
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Paper, Lithograph
1968 original poster in for Cacharel by Folon - Fashion - Advertising
By Jean-Michel Folon
Located in PARIS, FR
This splendid poster was created by Jean-Michel Folon 🇧🇪 (1934-2005) who was a Belgian watercolorist, painter, printmaker and sculptor.
He notably worked on many materials and cre...
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1960s Jean-Michel Folon Art
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Paper, Lithograph
1974 Jean-Michel Folon 'POL' ORIGINAL POSTER
By Jean-Michel Folon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a specially designed poster by the renowned artist Jean-Michel Folon, created exclusively for Poster Originals Limited. Folon, known for his distinctive and imaginative style...
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1970s Contemporary Jean-Michel Folon Art
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Screen
1978 Original poster by Folon for the Festival International du film Cannes
By Jean-Michel Folon
Located in PARIS, FR
The original 1978 poster by Jean-Michel Folon for the Festival International du Film Cannes captures the essence of cinematic allure and the vibrant spiri...
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1970s Jean-Michel Folon Art
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Paper, Lithograph
1976 Original poster by Folon for the film La Spirale by Armand Mattelard
By Jean-Michel Folon
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful poster by Folon for the release of the film La Spirale by Armand Mattelard. Directed between 1974 and 1975, La Spirale was presented for the firs...
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1970s Jean-Michel Folon Art
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Paper
Abstract Pastel Figurative Lithograph Edition 2 of 25
By Jean-Michel Folon
Located in Houston, TX
Surrealist Figurative lithograph of a man whose head turns into tree branches. The work is signed by the artist in pencil and editioned 2 of 25. The work is framed in a gold frame wi...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Jean-Michel Folon Art
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Lithograph
Pour Seurat-Offset Lithograph. Nouvelles Images, Printed in France
By Jean-Michel Folon
Located in Clinton Township, MI
Nouvelles Images, Alice Editions. 45700 Lombreuil, France. Measures 19 x 28 inches and is unframed. The piece is in Good Condition.
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1970s Jean-Michel Folon Art
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Lithograph
1988 Flag Series - United Nations, Lithograph by Jean-Michel Folon
By Jean-Michel Folon
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Jean-Michel Folon, Belgian (1934 - 2005)
Title: 1988 Flag Series - United Nations
Year: 1988
Medium: Lithograph on Arches, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition: 500
Size: 8....
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1980s Surrealist Jean-Michel Folon Art
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Lithograph
Exposition Dessing D’Humour 75-Galerie Gerard Guerre, Auignon
By Jean-Michel Folon
Located in Clinton Township, MI
JEAN-MICHEL FOLON (Belgian, 1934-2005). Exposition Dessing D’Humour 75, Galerie Gerard Guerre, Auignon-Event Poster. Measures 24.5 x 17.5 inches and is ...
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1970s Jean-Michel Folon Art
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Lithograph
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