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Artist: Karl Wirsum
Untitled (dog)
By Karl Wirsum
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This is a unique ink drawing of a dog against an abstract background by Karl Wirsum. Wirsum was a foundational figure in the Chicago Imagist movement and a member of the influential ...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Karl Wirsum Prints and Multiples

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Ink

Untitled (dog)
Untitled (dog)
$600 Sale Price
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Bols de Fruit, by Laurent Schkolnyk
By Karl Wirsum
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Mezzotint on Lana paper Signed and numbered in pencil Image Size: 4.63 x 3.5 inches Edition : 90 copies in mint condition Laurent Schkolnyk is internationally recognized as a maste...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Karl Wirsum Prints and Multiples

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Mezzotint

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Find a wide variety of authentic Karl Wirsum prints and multiples available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Karl Wirsum in engraving, ink, mezzotint 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 Pop Art style. Not every interior allows for large Karl Wirsum prints and multiples, so small editions measuring 4 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Michael Knigin, Aaron Fink, and Bob Stanley. Karl Wirsum prints and multiples prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $240 and tops out at $2,000, while the average work can sell for $1,120.

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