Described by one of her earliest collectors as the “first pop star of the century,” Tamara de Lempicka created colorful paintings that radiate with Art Deco's signature blend of elegance and modernity.
Born in Poland at the turn of the 20th century, Lempicka was forced to flee to France in 1918 after the beginning of the Russian Revolution. During a visit to Italy in her youth, she became enraptured by the Italian Old Masters. Inspired by this formative experience, Lempicka enrolled in Académie de la Grande Chaumière in Paris to take up painting.
Lempicka studied under famed avant-garde artists Maurice Denis and André Lhote, who introduced her to Cubism, and she began exhibiting at the Parisian salons as early as 1922. Lempicka became a fixture in Parisian high society, spending much of her time hosting wealthy elites in her atelier on Rue Méchain.
Exceptional floral still-lifes by Lempicka epitomize the artist's talent for capturing sensual beauty, no matter her chosen subject or style. During the early 1960s, works such as Le bouquet de lilas (Bouquet of Lilacs) show how she masterfully used color and texture to create a remarkable sense of depth in her still-life paintings. Ever the adventurer, Lempicka began exploring new painting techniques even at this mature stage of her career. She used her palette knife as one of her main implements, creating new textures and ways of directly applying color in her works.
With a resurgence of appreciation for the Art Deco period, combined with the success of her retrospective at Galerie de Luxembourg in 1971, Lempicka’s work has achieved remarkable acclaim in recent decades. Much of her work resides in museums worldwide, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Musée des Beaux-Arts du Havre, and the National Museum Warsaw, among others.
Alain Blondel, the esteemed French author who compiled the artist’s catalogue raisonné, wrote fondly of Lempicka’s uniqueness: “Tamara de Lempicka will always continue to defy categorization. Her art and her life destiny do not fit into the usual framework for 20th-century artists. The idea that art could be a profession was foreign to Lempicka. Her life and her painting were too closely intertwined for that.”
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(Biography provided by M.S. Rau)
Spring, Art Deco Poster by Tamara de Lempicka
By Tamara de Lempicka
Located in Long Island City, NY
Tamara de Lempicka, Polish (1898 - 1980) - Spring, Year: circa 1990, Medium: Poster, Size: 31 x 23 in. (78.74 x 58.42 cm), Frame Size: 40 x 30 inches
Offset
$9,619Sale Price|20% Off
Saint Moritz, 1929
By Tamara de Lempicka
Located in OPOLE, PL
Tamara de Lempicka (1894-1980) - Saitn Moritz, 1929 Giclée from 2023. The edition no. 3 out of 100. Dimensions of sheet: 70 x 52.5 cm Dimensions in frame: 87.5 x 69.8 cm Publish...
Giclée
MICKEY FROM HEAD TO TOE
By Romero Britto
Located in Aventura, FL
Original, limited edition offset lithograph in colors on paper. Published by Walt Disney Art Classics. Artwork is in excellent condition. All reasonabl...
Paper, Lithograph, Offset
Forever Marilyn VI (Limited Edition Print)
By Mauro Oliveira
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Celebrating Marilyn Monroe with this ultra sophisticated piece. Limited edition of 30 museum quality Giclee prints on PAPER, signed and numbered by the artist. Print lead time 1 wee...
Giclée
$399
H 23.5 in W 15.5 in D 0.3 in
Original Panache Lido French Cabaret linen-backed vintage poster
By René Gruau
Located in Spokane, WA
Original Lido poster: Panache - La Nouvelle Revue du Lido - Champs-Élysées, Paris.Artist: Rene Gruau. Archival linen backed and ready to frame. Step ...
Offset
$398
H 23.5 in W 17.25 in D 0.3 in
Original Motivational 1952 Vintage Poster "The First and Worst ...." on linen
Located in Spokane, WA
Vintage 1952 Vintage Motivational Poster "The First and Worst of All Frauds," Linen Backed. Grade A condition. A striking piece of mid-century motivational art, this original 1952 ...
Offset
APHRODITE
By Erté
Located in Aventura, FL
Original off set lithograph (poster) in colors on paper. Sheet size 30 x 24 inches. Artwork is in excellent condition.
Paper, Offset
$249
H 21.75 in W 17.25 in D 0.3 in
Original 'Sculpture of Black Africa' Paul Thishman Collection 1968 Exhibition
Located in Spokane, WA
Original Sculpture of Black Africa exhibition poster. The Paul Tishman Collection. A 1968 vintage exhibition poster. Semi-glossy poster ...
Offset
Alphabet 1982, Erté
By Erté
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Erte, Romain de Tirtoff (1892-1990) Title: Alphabet Year: 1982 Medium: Offset lithograph on archival paper Size: 36 x 24 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription: Signed in in...
Offset
$5,500
H 8.4 in W 5.7 in
Chuck Close - Signed, dedicated & inscribed art card of Linda Rosenkrantz Finch
By Chuck Close
Located in New York, NY
Chuck Close Art Card: Chuck Close - Linda, 1975-6, Uniquely Signed, dedicated and inscribed vintage card, from the Estate of Cordelia Platt, 1988 Uniquely Signed, dedicated and inscr...
Postcard, Lithograph, Offset
$1,563
H 19.49 in W 19.69 in
C.O. Paeffgen, Charles de Gaulle - Signed Print, 1992, Pop Art, Portrait
Located in Hamburg, DE
C.O. Paeffgen (German, 1933-2019) Charles de Gaulle, 1992 Medium: Offset lithograph on card stock Dimensions: 49.5 x 50 cm Edition of 100: Monogrammed, numbered and dated Condition: ...
Offset
$100Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.5 in W 15.5 in D 0.1 in
Queen of Sheba Offset Print, Art Deco Style, 20th Century, Unframed
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This striking reproduction titled Queen of Sheba by Erté captures the regal beauty and mystique of the legendary queen, featuring a headshot with piercing eyes that exude strength an...
Offset
$17,867
H 175.99 in W 12.01 in
Warhol-Basquiat Limited Edition Poster (30th Anniversary Edition)
By Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in London, GB
30th Anniversary reprint edition of the exhibition poster for Warhol/Basquiat Paintings. Printed in 2015. Signed and numbered "153/300" in ink by Tony Shafrazi. Published by Tony Sha...
Offset
Original Ski West United Airlines vintage travel poster 1975
Located in Spokane, WA
Original 1975 United Airlines Ski West Vintage Travel Poster – Mid-Century Modern Artwork. Archival linen-backed and in Grade A- condition, ready for Framing. The images displayed are of the exact vintage poster you will receive. Experience the golden era of travel with this rare original United Airlines "Ski West" vintage travel poster from 1975. Created during a time when air travel embodied elegance and adventure, this striking piece provides a vibrant glimpse into mid-century advertising and ski culture. Showcasing bold typography and colorful, eye-catching artwork, the “Ski West” poster embodies the thrill of powdery slopes and the promise of unforgettable ski vacations in the American West. Ideal for vintage art collectors, travel enthusiasts, or anyone looking for a chic retro touch in their decor, this piece authentically showcases 1970s graphic design. It blends bold colors with minimalistic yet striking visuals. Whether you collect United Airlines memorabilia...
Offset
The Blue Scarf, 1930
By Tamara de Lempicka
Located in OPOLE, PL
Tamara de Lempicka (1894-1980) - The Blue Scarf, 1930 Giclée from 2023. The edition no. 2 out of 100. Dimensions of work: 70 x 52.5 cm. Publisher: Chelsea Green Editions. High-q...
Giclée
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H 40 in W 26 in
TAMARA DE LEMPICKA Les Arums 40" x 26" Poster 1998 Neutral, Black
By Tamara de Lempicka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Poster published by The McGaw Group, LLC.
Lithograph, Offset
The Polish Girl La Polonaise
By Tamara de Lempicka
Located in London, GB
TAMARA DE LEMPICKA 1898-1980 Berlin 1898 - 1980 (Polish/American) Title: The Polish Girl La Polonaise, 1933 Technique: Original Hand Signed Etching with Roulette and Aquatin...
Aquatint, Etching