Richard Artschwager

American, 1923-2013

Richard Artschwager was an eclectic artist whose unique style resisted categorization. His work has been described variously as minimalism and Pop art. At the core of his approach was the transformation of the mundane into the conceptual, and sometimes even the otherworldly.

Artschwager was born in Washington, DC, in 1923 and moved with his family to New Mexico in 1935. His parents were passionate about art and design and he started painting at a young age. He later studied mathematics and science at Cornell University. His studies were interrupted by World War II, but he completed his bachelor’s degree in 1948.

Artschwager spent a period taking odd jobs to support his growing family. Still, he found time to study art, including under French painter Amédée Ozenfant at his New York City studio. He exhibited his first series of paintings and watercolors at the Art Directions Gallery in New York in 1959.

The 1960s were a prolific time for Artschwager. He experimented with his style and participated in many exhibitions. The 1962 piece Handle, a wall-hung polished wood frame, is considered a breakthrough work. He had his first solo exhibition at the Leo Castelli Gallery in New York in 1965.

In the 1970s, Artschwager moved into site-specific installations and produced paintings and drawings in a more architectural style. His success and acclaim grew over the next three decades.

He died in 2013 at the age of 89. His abstract prints and sculptures remain highly regarded. Many Neo-Geo artists in New York and Young British Artists in the United Kingdom have cited Artschwager as a major influence.

A few months after his death, the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles held a career retrospective that displayed over 150 of Artschwager’s works.

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Pair Mid century American Studio Craft Walnut Dressers by Richard Artschwager

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Pair Mid century American Studio Craft Walnut Dressers by Richard Artschwager

By Richard Artschwager

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful Pair of American studio craft Mid Century Modern black walnut dressers with 5 drawers all solid carved walnut pull handles. Solid oak dr...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Artschwager

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Oak, Walnut

Midcentury American Studio Craft Richard Artschwager Walnut tall bookcase

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Midcentury American Studio Craft Richard Artschwager Walnut tall bookcase

By Richard Artschwager

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century American Studio craft Richard Artschwager 6 shelf walnut tall bookcase with adjustable shelves. Good vintage condition with beautiful walnut wood grains. Has 2 horizontal...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Artschwager

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Wood, Walnut

Richard Artschwager Lithograph Mid Century Modern Signed 32" x 30"

$850

Richard Artschwager Lithograph Mid Century Modern Signed 32" x 30"

By Richard Artschwager

Located in Atlanta, GA

Mid century lithograph by Richard Artschwager (American, 1923-2013). Signed and dated 1981. Edition 4/20.

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Artschwager

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Richard Artschwager, ‘Chair/Chair', Signed & Numbered, Edition of 100

$23,631

Richard Artschwager, ‘Chair/Chair', Signed & Numbered, Edition of 100

By Richard Artschwager

Located in Krefeld, DE

Richard Artschwager (1923–2013) ‘Chair/Chair’ An exceptional collector’s piece by renowned American artist Richard Artschwager, ‘Chair/Chair’ is a limited-edition work that seamlessl...

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Late 20th Century Richard Artschwager

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Steel

Richard Artschwager"Lovers" by Richard Artschwager (Abstract, Pair, Figures, mixed media), 2005

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"Lovers" by Richard Artschwager (Abstract, Pair, Figures, mixed media)

By Richard Artschwager

Located in New York, NY

Screen print on Ries Textured Rag paper, Signed and numbered, Edition of 108 Working across all media, Richard Artschwager (1923-2013) has long specialized in the relationship betwe...

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Early 2000s Conceptual Richard Artschwager

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Screen

Richard ArtschwagerHorizon, 1990

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Horizon

By Richard Artschwager

Located in New York, NY

Richard Ernst Artschwager (1923–2013) was an American painter, sculptor, illustrator, print maker, and furniture designer. Known for its stylistic independence, his work has associat...

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Richard Artschwager

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Etching, Aquatint

Richard ArtschwagerWooden Table from Notes on a Room, Contemporary Etching by Richard Artschwager, 1998

$2,000

Wooden Table from Notes on a Room, Contemporary Etching by Richard Artschwager

By Richard Artschwager

Located in Long Island City, NY

Wooden Table Richard Artschwager, American (1923–2013) Portfolio: Notes on a Room Date: 1998 Etching, signed and numbered in pencil Edition of 102/130 Image Size: 10 x 14 inches Size...

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1990s Conceptual Richard Artschwager

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Etching

Richard Artschwager Blip Printed by Brooke Alexander with Leo Castelli ~ Framed

$975

Richard Artschwager Blip Printed by Brooke Alexander with Leo Castelli ~ Framed

By Richard Artschwager

Located in New York, NY

Richard Artschwager Blip Printed by Brooke Alexander in Cooperation with Leo Castelli. Single fold announcement card announcing the publication of five multiples and a sculpture-con...

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1960s American Minimalist Vintage Richard Artschwager

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Metal

Richard ArtschwagerWindow from Notes on a Room, Contemporary Etching by Richard Artschwager, 1998

$2,000

Window from Notes on a Room, Contemporary Etching by Richard Artschwager

By Richard Artschwager

Located in Long Island City, NY

Window Richard Artschwager, American (1923–2013) Portfolio: Notes on a Room Date: 1998 Etching, signed and numbered in pencil Edition of 102/130 Image Size: 10 x 14 inches Size: 16 x...

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1990s Conceptual Richard Artschwager

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Etching

Richard ArtschwagerHair Box, 1990

$3,000

Hair Box

By Richard Artschwager

Located in New York, NY

"Hair Box," 1990 (for Parkett 23) Paint on rubberized hair, wood backing, 10 x 15 x 5” (25,4 x 38 x 13 cm), Ed. 100/XX, signed and numbered A material common...

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1990s Richard Artschwager

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Rubber, Paint

Richard ArtschwagerComposition, Rubber Stamp Portfolio, Richard Artschwager, 1977

$5,996Sale Price|20% Off

Composition, Rubber Stamp Portfolio, Richard Artschwager

By Richard Artschwager

Located in Southampton, NY

Printer’s ink from rubber stamp on vélin de Rives BFK paper. Paper Size: 8 x 8 inches. Inscription: Unsigned, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Rubber Stamp Portfolio, 1977. Publishe...

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1970s Minimalist Richard Artschwager

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Printer's Ink

Pair of Newly Upholstered 100% 'Teddy' Mohair Velvet Ponti Style Lounge Chairs

$5,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 33.86 in W 29.53 in D 32.68 in

Pair of Newly Upholstered 100% 'Teddy' Mohair Velvet Ponti Style Lounge Chairs

By (After) Gio Ponti

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

A very nice pair of 1950's Italian Lounge Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti with brass detailed feet Sourced in Italy and fully restored in The Netherlands in our in-house Upholstery Atelier The chairs have been completely stripped down to their bare bone...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Artschwager

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Unframed Matted Monoprint Signed J. Hovadik 1965 8/25

$360Sale Price|20% Off

H 30 in W 24 in D 1 in

Mid-Century Modern Unframed Matted Monoprint Signed J. Hovadik 1965 8/25

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is an original, abstract monoprint, signed by J. Hovadik, dated 1969. Matted and in excellent condition. The dimensions are 24" W x 30" H.

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Artschwager

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Paper

Glenn of California Walnut Dresser by Richard Thompson

$5,995

H 30.5 in W 71.25 in D 18 in

Glenn of California Walnut Dresser by Richard Thompson

By Glenn of California, Richard Thompson

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Introducing a stunning vintage walnut dresser designed by Richard Thompson, crafted by Glenn of California in the 1950s. This piece embodies mid-century modern elegance and functiona...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Artschwager

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Rosewood, Walnut

Lakeside Craft Shop. An American Arts and Crafts oak bookcase

$1,316

H 32.68 in W 18.51 in D 13 in

Lakeside Craft Shop. An American Arts and Crafts oak bookcase

Located in London, GB

Lakeside Craft Shop. An American Arts and Crafts oak bookcase. Original label underneath the tabletop.

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1910s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Richard Artschwager

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Oak

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Solid Mahogany Open Bookcase Etagere

$1,280

H 33 in W 37.5 in D 8.75 in

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Solid Mahogany Open Bookcase Etagere

Located in Germantown, MD

A 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Solid Mahogany Open Bookcase Etagere in great vintage condition. Measures 37.5" in width, 8.75" in depth ...

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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Richard Artschwager

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Mahogany

Mid-Century Walnut 'Emphasis' Dresser by Broyhill

$1,280Sale Price|20% Off

H 30.75 in W 72 in D 19 in

Mid-Century Walnut 'Emphasis' Dresser by Broyhill

By Broyhill

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Long walnut dresser by Broyhill for their Emphasis line. Featuring nine total drawers. Two banks are concealed behind doors. The middle drawers have sculpted wood handles. Please co...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Richard Artschwager

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lowboy Dresser by Ramseur

$1,800

H 30.25 in W 66 in D 19 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lowboy Dresser by Ramseur

By Ramseur Furniture Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This long dresser by Ramseur Furniture Co. is a classic sampling of American Mid-Century design hailing from North Carolina. The vibrant walnut veneer features clean lines, a sculpte...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Richard Artschwager

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Brass

American Mid-Century Tall Dresser

$1,600

H 54.5 in W 40 in D 18.5 in

American Mid-Century Tall Dresser

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This tall chest features two doors with sculpted wood design that conceal three wide drawers. Two extra drawers below with brass handles add to the bedroom storage. This is a modern ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Richard Artschwager

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut tall Secretary Desk Bookcase

$3,200

H 72 in W 33 in D 21 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut tall Secretary Desk Bookcase

By Broyhill Brasilia

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern tall secretary desk bookcase with doors.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Richard Artschwager

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Tall Skinny Lingerie Chest Dresser

$5,600

H 46 in W 22 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Tall Skinny Lingerie Chest Dresser

By John Stuart, George Nelson

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern American walnut skinny tall and narrow unusual shape dresser high chest.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Richard Artschwager

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Walnut

Mid-Century Brutalist Walnut Highboy Dresser by Lane

$2,350

H 48.5 in W 37 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Brutalist Walnut Highboy Dresser by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elevate your interior space with this striking Lane Brutalist Walnut Highboy Dresser, an iconic piece of mid-century design. Crafted in the United States during the 1970s, this tower...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Richard Artschwager

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Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Deco Unframed Calyph's Concubine Erte Signed Lithograph

$800Sale Price / item|33% Off

H 13 in W 10 in D 0.25 in

Mid-Century Modern Deco Unframed Calyph's Concubine Erte Signed Lithograph

By Erté

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a gorgeous, unframed, hand signed lithograph by artist Erte, father of the Art Deco movement. Size is 13” H x 10” W unframed. Romain de Tirtoff was a Rus...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Artschwager

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Paper

Previously Available Items

Full-Size Teak Bed Frame Attributed to Richard Artschwager

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H 30.5 in W 56.5 in D 78 in

Full-Size Teak Bed Frame Attributed to Richard Artschwager

By Richard Artschwager

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Minimalist full-size platform bed frame in richly figured teak, attributed to Richard Artschwager. The design features a low-slung architectural profile with a broad floating platfor...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Artschwager

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Teak

Vintage 4 drawer dresser by Richard Artschwager

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H 31.5 in W 35 in D 18 in

Vintage 4 drawer dresser by Richard Artschwager

By Richard Artschwager

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage American Studio craft walnut 4 drawer dresser by Richard Artschwager. Good vintage condition with solid walnut round tapered knobs. clean inside and out.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Artschwager

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Walnut

Vintage Walnut 8 Drawer Dresser by Richard Artschwager

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H 31.5 in W 71 in D 18 in

Vintage Walnut 8 Drawer Dresser by Richard Artschwager

By Richard Artschwager

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautiful Walnut 8 Drawer Dresser by Richard Artschwager. elegant wood pulls with beautiful walnut wood grain.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Artschwager

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Walnut

Mid century American Studio Craft Walnut Dresser by Richard Artschwager

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H 29 in W 36 in D 18 in

Mid century American Studio Craft Walnut Dresser by Richard Artschwager

By Richard Artschwager

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful American studio craft Mid-Century Modern black walnut dresser with cabinet door all solid carved walnut pull handles. The Left side has ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Artschwager

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Walnut, Oak

American MCM Solid Walnut Tallboy Dresser / Chest by Richard Artschwager

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H 77 in W 36 in D 18 in

American MCM Solid Walnut Tallboy Dresser / Chest by Richard Artschwager

By Richard Artschwager

Located in San Diego, CA

American MCM solid walnut tallboy dresser / chest by Richard Artschwager, circa 1950s. This amazing piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 36"Wx 18"D x 77"H and has si...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Richard Artschwager

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Brass

Mid century American Studio Craft Walnut 8 Drawer Dresser by Richard Artschwager

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H 31.5 in W 71.5 in D 17.5 in

Mid century American Studio Craft Walnut 8 Drawer Dresser by Richard Artschwager

By Richard Artschwager

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful American studio craft Mid-Century Modern long black walnut 8-drawer dresser credenza with all solid walnut flat pull handles. Great design good vintage condition with stunn...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Artschwager

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Walnut

Mid century American Studio Craft Walnut credenza by Richard Artschwager

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H 32 in W 72 in D 18 in

Mid century American Studio Craft Walnut credenza by Richard Artschwager

By Richard Artschwager

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful American studio craft Mid-Century Modern long black walnut credenza with all solid carved walnut pull handles. The right side has (4) drawer and the left has 2 cabinet door...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Artschwager

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Walnut

Richard Artschwager Walnut Double Pedestal Executive Desk, Mid-20th Century

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H 29 in W 72 in D 36 in

Richard Artschwager Walnut Double Pedestal Executive Desk, Mid-20th Century

By Richard Artschwager

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A striking and refined executive desk by American artist and designer Richard Artschwager, crafted in richly figured walnut. The design features a floating rectangular top supported ...

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Richard Artschwager

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Walnut

Vintage Walnut 8 Drawer Dresser by Richard Artschwager

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H 31.5 in W 71 in D 18 in

Vintage Walnut 8 Drawer Dresser by Richard Artschwager

By Richard Artschwager

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautiful Walnut 8 Drawer Dresser by Richard Artschwager. elegant wood pulls with beautiful walnut wood grain.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Artschwager

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Walnut

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser by Richard Artschwager

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H 44 in W 35.75 in D 17.75 in

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser by Richard Artschwager

By Richard Artschwager

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desig...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Artschwager

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Walnut

Richard Artschwager Dresser

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H 31.75 in W 70.875 in D 17.75 in

Richard Artschwager Dresser

By Richard Artschwager

Located in Brooklyn, NY

For your consideration is this midcentury oiled walnut dresser by Richard Artschwager. The dresser has been lightly restored to retain its original aged patina. The original finished...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Richard Artschwager

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Walnut

Richard ArtschwagerSailors, 1972

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H 25 in W 17.75 in

Sailors

By Richard Artschwager

Located in New York, NY

Screenprint on Rives BFK, 1972. Signed by the artist, dated and numbered 14/180 in pencil in lower margin. Printed by Syria Studio, Ltd., New York City, with the blind stamp in low...

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1970s Contemporary Richard Artschwager

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Screen

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Find a wide variety of authentic Richard Artschwager available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Richard Artschwager in etching, screen print, aquatint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Richard Artschwager, so small editions measuring 15 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Charles Ross, Todd Gray, and Lawrence Weiner. Richard Artschwager prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $125 and tops out at $25,000, while the average work can sell for $3,000.