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Raphael Soyer Art

American, 1899-1987

Raphael Soyer, a Russian-born artist, was best known for his compassionate, naturalistic depictions of urban subjects. His sensitive, penetrating portrayals include a broad range of city dwellers, dancers, shoppers, office workers and fellow artists. Historically, Soyer is associated with the social realist artists of the 1930s, whose art championed the cause of social justice. Soyer was referred to as an American scene painter. He is identified as a Social Realist because of his interest in men and women viewed in contemporary settings which included the streets, subways, salons and artists' studios of New York City. He also wrote several books on his life and art. His brothers Moses and Issac were also notable artists.

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Artist: Raphael Soyer
Bearded Man Portrait (27), Ink and Pastel on Paper by Raphael Soyer
Bearded Man Portrait (27), Ink and Pastel on Paper by Raphael Soyer

Bearded Man Portrait (27), Ink and Pastel on Paper by Raphael Soyer

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Long Island City, NY

Bearded Man Portrait (27) Raphael Soyer Russian/American (1899–1987) Date: circa 1970 Ink and Pastel on paper, signed Size: 11.5 x 8 in. (29.21 x 20.32 cm) Frame Size: 20.75 x 17 i...

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1970s American Impressionist Raphael Soyer Art

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Ink, Pastel

Portrait of a Man (24), Ink on Paper by Raphael Soyer

Portrait of a Man (24), Ink on Paper by Raphael Soyer

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Long Island City, NY

Portrait of a Man (24) Raphael Soyer Russian/American (1899–1987) Date: circa 1970 Ink on paper, signed Image Size: 8 x 7 inches Frame Size: 19 x 15 inches

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1970s American Impressionist Raphael Soyer Art

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Ink

Dove in Graveyard, Lithograph by Raphael Soyer
Dove in Graveyard, Lithograph by Raphael Soyer

Dove in Graveyard, Lithograph by Raphael Soyer

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Long Island City, NY

Raphael Soyer, Russian/American (1899 - 1987) - Dove in Graveyard. Year: 1970, Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: AP, Image Size: 22 x 16.5 inches, Size: 26...

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1970s Modern Raphael Soyer Art

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Lithograph

Portrait of Isaac, Lithograph by Raphael Soyer
Portrait of Isaac, Lithograph by Raphael Soyer

Portrait of Isaac, Lithograph by Raphael Soyer

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Long Island City, NY

Raphael Soyer, Russian/American (1899 - 1987) - Portrait of Isaac. Year: 1970, Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 71/150, Size: 26 x 19 in. (66.04 x 48.26 c...

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1970s Modern Raphael Soyer Art

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Lithograph

Nude in the Moon Light, Signed Surrealist Lithograph by Raphael Soyer
Nude in the Moon Light, Signed Surrealist Lithograph by Raphael Soyer

Nude in the Moon Light, Signed Surrealist Lithograph by Raphael Soyer

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Long Island City, NY

Raphael Soyer, Russian/American (1899 - 1987) - Nude in the Moon Light. Year: 1970, Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: AP, Image Size: 22.25 x 16.75 inches,...

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1970s Modern Raphael Soyer Art

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Lithograph

Two Reclining Nudes, Raphael Soyer
Two Reclining Nudes, Raphael Soyer

Two Reclining Nudes, Raphael Soyer

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Raphael Soyer (1899-1987) Title: Two Reclining Nudes Year: Circa 1987 Medium: Watercolor & Pencil Drawing on Archival paper Size: 17 x 14 inches Condition: Excellent Insc...

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1980s American Realist Raphael Soyer Art

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Pastel, Graphite

BACKSTAGE
BACKSTAGE

BACKSTAGE

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Portland, ME

Soyer, Raphael. BACKSTAGE. Cole 36. Lithograph, 1935. 15 1/4 x 11 1/2 inches. Editon of about 30. In excellent condition. Rare. Nicely framed

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1930s Raphael Soyer Art

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Lithograph

Nude Study, Graphite on Paper by Raphael Soyer
Nude Study, Graphite on Paper by Raphael Soyer

Nude Study, Graphite on Paper by Raphael Soyer

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Long Island City, NY

Raphael Soyer, Russian/American (1899 - 1987) - Nude Study. Medium: Graphite on Paper, signed in pencil lower right, Size: 12.5 x 10 in. (31.75 x 25.4 cm)

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Mid-20th Century Modern Raphael Soyer Art

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Graphite

Woman and Child, Modern Signed Lithograph by Raphael Soyer
Woman and Child, Modern Signed Lithograph by Raphael Soyer

Woman and Child, Modern Signed Lithograph by Raphael Soyer

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Long Island City, NY

Raphael Soyer, Russian/American (1899 - 1987) - Woman and Child. Medium: Lithograph on BFK Rives, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: AP, Size: 30 x 22 in. (76.2 x 55.88 cm)

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Mid-20th Century Modern Raphael Soyer Art

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Lithograph

Dreamscape, Surrealist Nude Lithograph by Raphael Soyer
Dreamscape, Surrealist Nude Lithograph by Raphael Soyer

Dreamscape, Surrealist Nude Lithograph by Raphael Soyer

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Long Island City, NY

Raphael Soyer, Russian/American (1899 - 1987) - Dreamscape. Year: 1970, Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: AP, Image Size: 22 x 17 inches, Size: 24 x 18 in....

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1970s Modern Raphael Soyer Art

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Lithograph

NURSING MOTHER, Signed Lithograph, Realist Drawing, Seated Woman Breastfeeding
NURSING MOTHER, Signed Lithograph, Realist Drawing, Seated Woman Breastfeeding

NURSING MOTHER, Signed Lithograph, Realist Drawing, Seated Woman Breastfeeding

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Union City, NJ

Raphael Soyer NURSING MOTHER is an original hand drawn (not digitally or photo reproduced) limited edition lithograph by the artist Raphael Soyer - Russian/American Social Realism Pa...

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1970s Realist Raphael Soyer Art

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Lithograph

Seated Couple, Pencil and Watercolor on Paper by Raphael Soyer

Seated Couple, Pencil and Watercolor on Paper by Raphael Soyer

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Raphael Soyer, American (1899 - 1987) Title: Seated Couple Year: circa 1930 Medium: Pencil and Watercolor on Paper, signed Size: 10 in. x 9 in. (25.4 cm x 22.86 cm) Fram...

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1930s American Realist Raphael Soyer Art

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Pencil, Watercolor

THE TEAM
THE TEAM

THE TEAM

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Portland, ME

Soyer, Raphael. THE TEAM. Lithograph with hand coloring, 1932 (Cole 23). 14 3/4" x 11." Edition of 25 published by Asociated American Artists, NY. A unique, or one of a few colored b...

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1930s Raphael Soyer Art

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Color, Lithograph

Pensive Dancer, Modern Ink Drawing by Raphael Soyer
Pensive Dancer, Modern Ink Drawing by Raphael Soyer

Pensive Dancer, Modern Ink Drawing by Raphael Soyer

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Raphael Soyer, Russian/American (1899 - 1987) Title: Pensive Dancer Year: circa 1956 Medium: Pencil on Paper, signed lower right Paper Size: 8 x 5 inches Frame: 11.5 x 9.5 i...

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1950s American Modern Raphael Soyer Art

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Ink, Archival Paper

Nude with Folded Arms, Modern Nude Watercolor by Raphael Soyer
Nude with Folded Arms, Modern Nude Watercolor by Raphael Soyer

Nude with Folded Arms, Modern Nude Watercolor by Raphael Soyer

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Raphael Soyer, American (1899 - 1987) Title: Nude with Folded Arms Year: circa 1965 Medium: Pencil and Watercolor on Paper, signed Size: 21 x 15 in. (53.34 x 38.1 cm) Frame S...

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1960s American Realist Raphael Soyer Art

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Watercolor

Self Portrait (With Model)
Self Portrait (With Model)

Self Portrait (With Model)

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Self Portrait (With Model) Lithograph, 1959-1960 Signed and numbered in pencil (see photos) Edition: 50 (30/50) Commissioned by ACA Gallery, NYC Depicts the artist in his studio at S...

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1950s American Modern Raphael Soyer Art

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Lithograph

Seated Couple
Seated Couple

Seated Couple

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Inspiration (Seated Couple) Graphite on paper, c. 1967 Signed twice in pencil by the artist on recto (see photos) Condition: Excellent Image size: 13 x 16 inches Note: Although not t...

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1960s American Modern Raphael Soyer Art

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Graphite

SPRINGTIME

SPRINGTIME

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Portland, ME

Soyer, Raphael. SPRINGTIME. Cole 56. Lithograph, 1938. 14 x 17 1/4 inches; 356 x 440 mm. Signed and titled in pencil. Edition of about 25. Upper right corner professionally replaced, else a very good impression in very good condition. Inscribed to "For Morris Carnovsky" in the margin just below the image. Together with The Mission and Bowery Nocturne of 1933 (Cole 27 and 28), Springtime is one of three large format lithographs in which Soyer powerfully portrayed Depression-era scenes of New York City life. Although done in the studio, it depicts Washington Square ParkA scarce and important item in Soyer's graphic oeuvre. Morris Carnovsky, 1897-1992, was a distinguished American stage and screen actor, whose long career included work with the Yiddish Theater...

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1930s Raphael Soyer Art

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Lithograph

Nude Woman Portfolio
Nude Woman Portfolio

Nude Woman Portfolio

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Hollywood, FL

Artist: Raphael Soyer Title: Nude Woman Portfolio Medium: 2 Lithographs, 1 printed in color & 1 black/white Original paper portfolio cover Signed: Hand Signed Edition: From the editi...

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Raphael Soyer Art

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Lithograph

The Search Party

The Search Party

By Raphael Soyer

Located in New York, NY

Raphael Soyer (1899-1987), The Search Party (From the Cracked Mirror), color lithograph, c. 1975, signed in pencil lower right and numbered III/XXV lowe...

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1970s American Realist Raphael Soyer Art

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Lithograph

Woman's Head Portfolio
Woman's Head Portfolio

Woman's Head Portfolio

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Hollywood, FL

Artist: Raphael Soyer Title: Woman's Head Portfolio Medium: 2 Lithographs, 1 printed in color & 1 black/white Original paper portfolio cover Signed: Hand Signed Edition: From the ed...

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Raphael Soyer Art

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Lithograph

Seamstress II Portfolio
Seamstress II Portfolio

Seamstress II Portfolio

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Hollywood, FL

Artist: Raphael Soyer Title: Seamstress II Portfolio Medium: 2 Lithographs, 1 printed in color & 1 black/white Original paper portfolio cover Signed: Hand Signed Edition: From the E...

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Raphael Soyer Art

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Lithograph

PASSER-BY
PASSER-BY

PASSER-BY

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Portland, ME

Soyer, Raphael. PASSER-BY. Etching, 1935 (Cole 40,). 9 5/16 x 6 7/8 inches; 237 x 175 mm. Edition of 2 or 3, per Cole, "about three" per Gettings, "Raphael Soyer Sixty-Five Years o...

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1930s Raphael Soyer Art

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Etching

YOUNG WOMAN BRAIDED HAIR Signed Stone Lithograph Realist Female Portrait Drawing
YOUNG WOMAN BRAIDED HAIR Signed Stone Lithograph Realist Female Portrait Drawing

YOUNG WOMAN BRAIDED HAIR Signed Stone Lithograph Realist Female Portrait Drawing

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Union City, NJ

YOUNG WOMAN BRAIDED HAIR is an original, hand drawn stone lithograph (not digitally or photo reproduced) limited edition print by the artist Raphael Soyer - Russian/American Social Realism Painter, 1899-1987. Printed in NYC 1976 by master printer Joseph Kleineman from a hand drawn lithography stone using traditional hand lithography techniques on archival Arches printmaking paper 100% acid-free rag. YOUNG WOMAN BRAIDED HAIR portrays a sensitive, realist female portrait drawing depicting a moody girl with dark braided hair wearing a notch neck blouse; her facial expression appearing serious and contemplative as she looks slightly downward. Fine impression - has the feel of a graphite drawing. Print size - 18 x 14 inches, unframed, very good condition, hand signed in pencil by Raphael Soyer, from the master printers private collection. Year published - 1977 Edition size - 150, plus proofs Printer - J K Fine Art Editions Co. NY Raphael Soyer was a Russian-born painter. He was the twin to the artist Moses Soyer (1899-1974) and the older brother of the painter Isaac Soyer...

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1970s Realist Raphael Soyer Art

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Lithograph

“Seated Model in Red Bra”
“Seated Model in Red Bra”

“Seated Model in Red Bra”

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Southampton, NY

Original graphite and colored pencil drawing on archival paper of a woman seated in a red bra by the well known American artist, Raphael Soyer. Signed lower r...

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1950s American Modern Raphael Soyer Art

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Archival Paper, Color Pencil, Graphite

IN STUDIO

IN STUDIO

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Portland, ME

Soyer, Raphael. IN STUDIO (Cole 29). Lithograph, 1933. Edition of 25. 15" x 10 1/4." Signed and titled in pencil, and with Soyer's gift inscription "For Margaret Lowengrund" also in...

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1930s Raphael Soyer Art

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Lithograph

Standing Nude Woman (26), Watercolor and Pencil on Paper by Raphael Soyer
Standing Nude Woman (26), Watercolor and Pencil on Paper by Raphael Soyer

Standing Nude Woman (26), Watercolor and Pencil on Paper by Raphael Soyer

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Long Island City, NY

Standing Nude Woman (26) Raphael Soyer Russian/American (1899–1987) Date: circa 1970 Watercolor and Pencil on paper, signed Size: 11.5 x 8 in. (29.21 x 20.32 cm) Frame Size: 21 x 1...

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1970s American Impressionist Raphael Soyer Art

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Watercolor, Pencil

Raphael Soyer Original Lithograph/Watercolor, 1955, "The Dancer"
Raphael Soyer Original Lithograph/Watercolor, 1955, "The Dancer"

Raphael Soyer Original Lithograph/Watercolor, 1955, "The Dancer"

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Raphael Soyer Original Lithograph - Watercolor added by the artist's hand, 1955 The image measures 13" H x 8 ½" W. Frame measures: 23 1/4"H x 18" W Signed lower right in pencil bene...

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1950s Raphael Soyer Art

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Paper

Nude Study III, Etching by Raphael Soyer
Nude Study III, Etching by Raphael Soyer

Nude Study III, Etching by Raphael Soyer

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Long Island City, NY

Raphael Soyer, Russian/American (1899 - 1987) - Nude Study III. Medium: Etching, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 11/12, Image Size: 10 x 8 inches, Size: 15 x 11 in. (38.1 x ...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Raphael Soyer Art

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Etching

Mother, Lithograph by Raphael Soyer
Mother, Lithograph by Raphael Soyer

Mother, Lithograph by Raphael Soyer

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Long Island City, NY

Raphael Soyer, Russian/American (1899 - 1987) - Mother. Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 43/150, Image Size: 17.75 x 12 inches, Size: 26 x 20 in. (66.04 x...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Raphael Soyer Art

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Lithograph

Nude with Devils, Surrealist Signed Lithograph by Raphael Soyer
Nude with Devils, Surrealist Signed Lithograph by Raphael Soyer

Nude with Devils, Surrealist Signed Lithograph by Raphael Soyer

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Long Island City, NY

Raphael Soyer, Russian/American (1899 - 1987) - Nude with Devils. Year: 1970, Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 150, Image Size: 22 x 16.5 inches, Size: 25...

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1970s Modern Raphael Soyer Art

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Lithograph

Mother and Child
Mother and Child

Mother and Child

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Toronto, ON

10" x 8" Unframed Etching of 55 Hand Signed by Soyer

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21st Century and Contemporary Raphael Soyer Art

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Etching

Study I
Study I

Study I

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Toronto, ON

12" x 9" Unframed Etching of 75 Hand Signed by Soyer

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21st Century and Contemporary Raphael Soyer Art

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Etching

Figural Narrative
Figural Narrative

Figural Narrative

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Astoria, NY

Raphael Soyer (American, 1899-1987), Figural Narrative, Mixed Media on Paper, signed in pencil lower right, wood frame. Image: 22" H x 16.25" D; frame: 29.5" H x 24" W. Provenance: F...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Raphael Soyer Art

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Mixed Media, Watercolor, Graphite

Seamstress 1
Seamstress 1

Seamstress 1

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Hollywood, FL

Artist: Raphael Soyer Title: Seamstress 1 Portfolio Medium: 2 Lithographs, 1 printed in color & 1 black/white Original paper portfolio cover Signed: Hand Signed Edition: From the ed...

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Raphael Soyer Art

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Lithograph

BACKSTAGE

BACKSTAGE

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Portland, ME

Soyer, Raphael (American, born Russia, 1899-1987). BACKSTAGE. Cole 43, Gettings 43. Etching and drypoint, c. 1937. Edition size not known, but likely only about 25, according to Soye...

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1930s Raphael Soyer Art

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Lithograph

WOMAN IN RED STOCKINGS PORTFOLIO
WOMAN IN RED STOCKINGS PORTFOLIO

WOMAN IN RED STOCKINGS PORTFOLIO

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Aventura, FL

Portfolio of 2 lithographs on arches archival paper. One color and one black and white. Each hand signed and numbered by Raphael Soyer. From the edition of 300. Matching edition...

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1970s Contemporary Raphael Soyer Art

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Paper, Lithograph

SEAMSTRESS II PORTFOLIO
SEAMSTRESS II PORTFOLIO

SEAMSTRESS II PORTFOLIO

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Aventura, FL

Portfolio of 2 lithographs on arches archival paper. One color and one black and white. Each hand signed and numbered by Raphael Soyer. From the edition of 300. Matching edition...

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1970s Contemporary Raphael Soyer Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Day Bathing
Day Bathing

Day Bathing

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Toronto, ON

10" x 8" Unframed Etching of 81 Hand Signed by Soyer

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21st Century and Contemporary Raphael Soyer Art

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Etching

Future
Future

Future

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Toronto, ON

17" x 11" Unframed Limited Edition Lithograph of 12 Hand Signed by Raphael Soyer

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21st Century and Contemporary Raphael Soyer Art

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Lithograph

SEAMSTRESS I PORTFOLIO
SEAMSTRESS I PORTFOLIO

SEAMSTRESS I PORTFOLIO

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Aventura, FL

Portfolio of 2 lithographs on arches archival paper. One color and one black and white. Each hand signed and numbered by Raphael Soyer. From the edition of 300. Matching edition. Comes with original portfolio cover. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenticity included. All reasonable offers will be considered. About the Artist: Raphael Soyer was a Russian-born American artist known for his Social-Realist paintings of daily life in New York. His painterly yet detailed descriptions of people and places, make him among the most important American scene painters of his generation. “From all that I have seen, I am more than ever convinced that art must communicate, and it must represent, describe and express people, their lives and times.” Born on December 25, 1899 in Borisoglebsk, Russia, he largely was educated by his father, a Hebrew scholar. After his family immigrated to the Bronx in 1912 due to political turmoil in Czarist Russia...

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1970s Contemporary Raphael Soyer Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Adolescence
Adolescence

Raphael SoyerAdolescence

Price Upon Request

Adolescence

By Raphael Soyer

Located in New York, NY

Lithograph Signed and numbered in pencil, recto Printed signature, l.l. 20 x 13 inches, sheet 16 x 11.5 inches, image This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City.

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20th Century Other Art Style Raphael Soyer Art

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Lithograph

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