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.
On 1stDibs, find Richard Artschwager’s prints, mixed media, sculptures and more.
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.
Glass, Wood, Paper
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...
Metal
$3,500 / item
H 12 in W 12 in D 0.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Unframed Infinity Yaacov Agam Signed Holograph Agamograph
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a hand signed Agamograph by Israeli artist Yaacov Agam, known as the father of the Kinetic Art Movement. In excellent condition. Size is 12" x 12" unframed.
Paper
$725Sale Price|50% Off
H 19 in W 28 in D 0.75 in
Partridge Print by Keiko Minami, Mid-Century Modern, Signed, Japan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Keiko Minami (1911-2004). “ A Japanes painter and printmaker, Minami became well known for her work for UNICEF greeting cards and book illustrations....
Paper
$360Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.1 in W 27.76 in D 0.1 in
Mid Century Modern Abstract Art Lithograph Signed Aki Kimoto
Located in Miami, FL
Original modern art lithograph by Japanese artist Aki Kimoto. This colorful piece bears an original signature and is number 12/150 of the limited edition. Combining cubic images as w...
Paper
$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.
Paper
Queen Framed Print by Andy Warhol
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Limited Edition Andy Warhol Print Framed and authenticated Wall mounts attached.
Plexiglass
$2,000Sale Price / set|24% Off
H 25.5 in W 21.5 in D 3 in
Pair framed vintage print of drawings by Diego Rivera
By Diego Rivera
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of vintage prints of Diego Rivera's drawings of indigenous Mexican children. Framed on linen board in a pair of period frame. In print sign...
Wood, Paper
$200Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.5 in W 11.5 in D 0.01 in
Vintage Alexander Calder lithograph (1970s Calder prints)
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage early 1970s Alexander Calder off-set lithograph: Published by Art in America, circa early 1970s. Good to very good overall vintage condition. Printed signature from an editi...
Paper
$728 / item
H 40.95 in W 33.08 in D 0.79 in
Italian Contemporary Hand Colored Print with Mirrored Wooden Frame
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Big size print of two South American Macaws against a ground of tropical foliage. Printed manually on 100% cotton engraving paper in Florence Italy. Each print is entirely painted by...
Mirror, Wood, Paper
$800Sale Price / item|33% Off
H 13.5 in W 6.75 in D 0.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Unframed Calyph's Favorite Erté Hand Signed Lithograph
By Erté
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a marvelous, hand signed lithograph by artist Erté, father of the Art Deco movement. Size is 13.5" H x 6.75” W. In excellent vintage condition. Romain de...
Paper
$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...
Paper
$800Sale Price / item|33% Off
H 13 in W 7 in D 0.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Unframed Scheherezade 6 Harem Erté Hand Signed Lithograph
By Erté
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a beautiful, hand signed and numbered lithograph by artist Erté, father of the Art Deco movement. In excellent vintage condition. Size is 13” H x 7” W. R...
Paper
$150Sale Price|40% Off
H 17.75 in W 17.75 in D 1 in
Brooke Morrison Lithographic Watercolor Print Garden Memories Titled And Signed
Located in New Orleans, LA
A Brooke Morrison watercolor, “Garden Memories” is in her signature style. The bouquet of flowers in the center has a surround of delicate flowers and greenery. It is beautifully pri...
Glass, Giltwood, Paper