Born in France, Thierry Despont studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and earned a Master’s in Urban Design from Harvard. After founding his architectural firm in 1980, he built a prestigious reputation, working on landmark projects such as the Statue of Liberty’s Centennial Restoration, the J. Paul Getty Museum’s Decorative Arts Galleries, and high-end hotels like the Carlyle in New York and Claridge’s in London. His many high profile clients included the likes of Bill Gates and Calvin Klein.
While best known for these projects, Despont was a no less accomplished visual artist. His enthusiasms were myriad, and his work focused on an almost incredible range of subjects, including but not limited to entymology, ichthyology, anthopology, history, and astronomy. The very smallest of earth's creatures, like insects, captivated him no less than the universe’s very largest—planetary bodies and the cosmos. All of his work was informed by an unrivaled art-historical expertise, lead by a wholly unique imagination, and driven by an omniverous curiousity for life and the very nature of existence.
A Knight of the French Legion of Honor and an Interior Design Hall of Fame inductee, Despont also authored design books. He exhibited his paintings and sculptures globally, notably at the Marlborough Gallery in New York, London, and Monaco.
Etching 08, Framed Print of a Painting by Thierry Despont, US, circa 2003
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
From Thierry Despont's extensive exploration of celestial bodies through paint, print, drawing and sculpture, this etching of an unnamed planet conjures mankind's age-old fascination...
Paper
Etching 00, Framed Print of a Painting by Thierry Despont, US, circa 2003
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
From Thierry Despont's extensive exploration of celestial bodies through paint, print, drawing and sculpture, this etching of an unnamed planet conjures mankind's age-old fascination...
Paper
Untitled Etching 19 Print of a Planet, United States, 2003
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Despont, best-known as a very successful architect, was also an accomplished artist. In his painting practice, when not analyzing the smallest, most detailed creatures of the...
Paper
Etching 09, Framed Print of a Painting by Thierry Despont, US, circa 2003
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
From Thierry Despont's extensive exploration of celestial bodies through paint, print, drawing and sculpture, this etching of an unnamed planet conjures mankind's age-old fascination...
Paper
Small Map of the United States, circa 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Amérique septe. Physique'. Small map of the United States. lithographed by C. Callewaert brothers in Brussels circa 1870.
Paper
$171Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.32 in W 6.89 in D 0 in
Old Print of the 8th President of the United States Martin van Buren, ca.1865
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Martin van Buren'. Old portrait of Martin van Buren. Martin Van Buren was an American statesman who served as the eighth preside...
Paper
$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
$343
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 1.58 in
Hummingbirds framed Print from original by Ernst Haeckel Circa 1904, New
By Ernst Heinrich Haeckel
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This stunning print of Hummingbirds references a beautiful print from the 1900s by Ernst Haeckel as per similar pieces; reference Sea anemones and Mosses from Ernst Haeckels Kunstfor...
Glass, Wood, Paper
Framed Etching of Vases by Giovanni Piranesi
Located in Bradenton, FL
The dramatic large, almost 4 foot tall etching is framed with a green ground and gold double border with cream French matting. Copper-plate engraving by Italian artist Giovanni Piran...
Paper
$191Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.06 in W 11.23 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of the United States by Balbi '1847'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Etats-Unis'. Original antique map of the United States. This map originates from 'Abrégé de Géographie (..)' by Ad...
Paper
Pair of Framed English Etchings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's English prints with gilt frames. Measurements: Height: 9.5" Width: 7.5" Depth: 1"
Giltwood, Paper
$515Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.65 in W 17.84 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of the Eastern United States with Inset Map of Texas
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Verein-Staaten von Nord-America mit Ausnahme Florida's und der Westlichen Territorien'. This map extends as far west as Louisiana and only includes the northern p...
Paper
Old Decorative Pictorial Map of the United States, circa 1953
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'A Pictorial Map of the United States of America Showing Principal Regional Resources, Products, and Natural Features'. This information-packed map was create by the General Drafting Company for the New Jersey Bell Telephone Company. The main map features over 700 drawings in full color including points of interest, natural resources, and agricultural products. At bottom are inset maps showing railroad lines, air routes, telephone lines, as well as a pictorial map of New Jersey...
Paper
$955
H 13.75 in W 12 in D 1 in
A color lithograph depicting a horse head, United States of America 1950.
Located in Milan, IT
A color lithograph, depicting a horse head. Signed C. W. Anderson. Solid cherry wood (Prunus Avium, Linnaeus 1755), frame, polished and beeswaxed. United States circa 1950.
Wood, Paper
$281Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.34 in W 12.01 in D 0.04 in
Vintage Color Etching of Brussels 'Belgium' by R. Hebbelinck, circa 1950
Located in Langweer, NL
This etching shows Maison du Roi, Brussels, Belgium. Roger Hebbelinck (1912-1987) was a Belgian artist, well-known for his etchings. Numbered 310/350.
Paper
$417
H 14.97 in W 11.03 in D 0.79 in
Italian Antique Picture Etching Print of a Street Seller in Wooden Frame, 1800s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique Picture of etching print of a street seller in wooden frame, 1800s Print made with the etching technique on paper, representing a street seller selling wares from his...
Wood, Paper