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Modern Contemporary Art

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Portuguese Azulejos Hand Painted Tiles "Cat in the Kitchen" Signed by Artist
Located in Baldock, GB
Beautiful tile mural with the "Cat in the Kitchen" motif finely painted. Quantity: 16 tiles Tile mural size: 23.6"H X 23.6"W (60cm X 60cm) Tile size: 5.9"H X 5.9"W (15cm X 15cm) Origin: Portugal Production method: Handmade, hand painted, XVI, XVII and XVIII centuries original technique Material: Pure clay, fine ceramic Approx. weight: +/- 5kg Due to the custom nature of the product, there may be slight variations in the colour and design. We do not guarantee absolute colour match. ________________________________ FAQs HOW MUCH DOES SHIPPING COST? We offer free shipping worldwide on all orders. HOW ARE TILE MURALS SHIPPED? Tile murals are not assembled before shipping. Mural tiles ship individually wrapped and numbered for easy installation. HOW WILL I KNOW WHEN MY ORDER...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Contemporary Art

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Clay, Ceramic

Azulejos Portuguese Hand Painted Tiles "Albarrada Flower Vase" Signed by Artist
Located in Baldock, GB
Beautiful tile mural with the "Albarrada Flower Vase" motif finely painted. Quantity: 63 tiles Tile mural size: 53.1"H X 41.3"W (135cm X 105cm) Tile size: 5.9"H X 5.9"W (15cm X 15cm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Contemporary Art

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Clay, Ceramic

Portuguese Azulejos Hand Painted Ceramic Tile Mural "Bakery" Signed by Artist
Located in Baldock, GB
Beautiful tile mural with the "Bakery" motif finely painted. Quantity: 12 tiles Tile mural size: 17.7" H X 23.6" W (45 cm X 60 cm) Tile size: 5.9" H X 5.9"...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Contemporary Art

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Ceramic

Abstract Framed Painting by Sherry Schrut
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Framed oil painting on canvas by Los Angeles artist, Sherry Schrut. The colors range from bright red and orange to cool blues and green. Signed by the ar...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Contemporary Art

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Canvas, Paint

Still Life with Sailboat, Nautilus and Nike, Oil and Silver Leaf on Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
Gorgeous hand applied silver leaf warms the background of this still life. A toy boat, a nautilus shell and a replica of Nike - the Winged Victory Sculpture...
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2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

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Silver Leaf

Psychedelic Sconce by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Psychedelic sconce by Andres Monnier Dimensions: D 10 x W 130 x H 30 cm. Materials: black marble Andrés Monnier, born in Guadalajara but based in E...
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2010s Mexican Modern Contemporary Art

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Marble

Sea Shells & Water Bottle on Lacquer Tray, Oil on Panel, Still Life Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
This delicately rendered still life painting presents the viewer with a collection of objects to contemplate. Four sea shells of varying shape and size and a water bottle are arrange...
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2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

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Paint

Henri Matisse Fern Lithography
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Color lithograph after the work by Henri Matisse, Signed in the stone. Henri Matisse whether working as a draftsman, a sculptor, a printmaker or a painter Henri Matisse was a m...
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1950s French Vintage Modern Contemporary Art

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Paper

Sandro Chai Artist Proof Signed Lithograph (From Sitting Lady Series)
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Artist: Sandro Chia (Italian, born 1946) Part of the sitting ladies series signed in a wood frame under lucite. Edition: Inscribed A.P (Artist Proof) in pencil with Signature (undat...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Lucite, Paper

Contemporary Ukrainian Artist Victorija Protsiv Two Girls Embracing
Located in Munich, DE
Viktoriya Protsiv was born in 1983 in Lviv, Ukaine. She studied between 2000-2006 at the National Academy of Arts in Lviv and graduated with a Master in Graphics. After her graduatio...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Contemporary Art

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Paper

Artist Yaacov Agam Agamograph Entitled Salune
Located in Tustin, CA
                                             Item Description Title: "SALUNE AGAMOGRAPH” Limited Edition Print :  Agamograph Lithograph; lithographic image viewed through a lenticul...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Contemporary Art

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Plastic, Paper

Signed Fantasy Abstract Painted Framed Art
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Fantasy-Abstract consisting of paint on artist panel or paper. The work is signed illegibly at the lower right and dated 2002. Brilliant jewel tones suggest a fantastic landscape, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Contemporary Art

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Paint, Paper

Modern Unity Wall Art Sculpture Piece Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Unity wall art piece, contemporary collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Unity wall piece represents the strength that rises when the whole stands together thr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Contemporary Art

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Art Glass, Fiberglass, Paint

Modern Unique Wall Art Sculpture Piece Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Led light Unique wall art piece, contemporary collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Symbolising the uniqueness of every human being, Unique celebrates one’s au...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Contemporary Art

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Art Glass, Fiberglass, Paint

Modern Treason Wall Art Sculpture Piece Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Treason wall art piece, contemporary collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Like a crumpled up piece of paper, Treason embodies the hurt, the emptiness, the bet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Contemporary Art

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Art Glass, Fiberglass, Paint

Masami Teraoka Signed Limited Print Kunisada Eclipsed Hawaii Snorkel Series 1993
Located in Studio City, CA
A quite large and wonderfully detailed woodblock print, etching, and aquatint by Asian/ Japanese American artist Masami Teraoka titled "Kunisada Eclipsed" from his 1990s Hawaii Snorkel series. In this work Teraoka brings a contemporary twist to traditional Edo period Japanese floating world ukiyo-e woodblock prints (often using Kabuki theatre actors...
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1990s American Modern Contemporary Art

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Wood, Paper

Lambrec VI
Located in New York, NY
Original lithograph from the book "Lambrec Material," with lithographs by Tapies and poems by Shuzo Takiguchi. The work is delivered with a 150 gram offset paper folder with a Shuzo ...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Modern Contemporary Art

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Paper

Bob Matheny Abstract Painting with Pencil
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Acrylic painting on hardwood by San Diego artist, Bob Matheny. The textured painting ranges in pastel colors of blue pink and green with a slight iridescence. The San Diego conceptual artist and educator helped define the San Diego art scene in the 1960s and ’70s alongside other artist such as Richard Allen Morris...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Contemporary Art

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Canvas, Paint

Bob Matheny Acrylic Painting on Hardwood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Acrylic painting on hardwood by San Diego artist, Bob Matheny. The painting featuring eyeballs throws a nod to the Great Gatsby and Dr. T.J. Eckleberg as displayed on the back of the painting. The piece showcases vibrant neon colors of green orange and blue. The San Diego conceptual artist and educator helped define the San Diego art scene in the 1960s and ’70s alongside other artist such as Richard Allen Morris...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paint, Canvas

Damien Hirst Silver Metallic "Pharmacy" Fragment
Located in New York, NY
Damien Hirst wallpaper fragment from the famed Pharmacy restaurant in London. Fragment shows variuos pills and bottles all printed on silver metalli...
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20th Century English Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Pair of Decorative Bookmatched Marble Wall Decor Plaques
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking large scale pair of bookmatched breccia marble wall decor panels. These natural cuts of marble are detailed with unique veins and markings throughout that make for spectac...
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Early 20th Century English Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Marble, Breccia Marble

Art wall panel red scagliola decor handmade in Italy by Cupioli available
Located in Rimini, IT
Pannello murale realizzato con la tecnica dell'arte in scagliola, Lavorazione manuale di scagliola con effetto materico nella tonalità del rosso. Cornice in acciaio lucido in forte ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Stainless Steel

Four-part painting, 'Was ist los' By The Collective Herzogstrasse
Located in Nordhavn, DK
Four-part painting, 'Was ist los' by the artist collective 'Kollektiv Herzogstrasse' (existed from 1976-1982), gouache on paper. One with label on the reverse marked 'Was ist los' K...
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Late 20th Century German Modern Contemporary Art

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Paper

After Banksy 'Rude Copper' - David Henty
Located in London, GB
After Banksy 'Rude Copper' - David Henty. Oil on Board -Framed in a vintage gold gilded frame. Rude Copper, 2002 ‘Some people become cops because they ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Day 18 - Emotional Layers Collection by Michele Bagnod
Located in London, GB
Day 18 - Emotional Layers Collection by Michele Bagnod Michele’s collection “emotional layers” it’s a self-discovery through layers of colours. Nothing is prepared before and everyt...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Limited Edition Contemporary Floral Etching Red Flower
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Original ethereal etching titled Red Flower 74/200, Signed lower right K Hockman Kitty Hockman is an accomplished NYC based artist who has studied with many professional artists as w...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Contemporary Art

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Paper

Original Contemporary Oil on Canvas of Buildings by Nemeth
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Striking original painting on canvas of an abstract row of buildings rendered boldly in yellow, orange and purple, contrasting with a grey and blue sky. Signed Nemeth lower right.
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1950s American Vintage Modern Contemporary Art

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Canvas

Day 16 - Emotional Layers Collection by Michele Bagnod
Located in London, GB
Day 16 - Emotional Layers Collection by Michele Bagnod Michele’s collection “emotional layers” it’s a self-discovery through layers of colors. Nothing is prepared before and everyth...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Contemporary Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Signed Greg Miller Mixed Media Large Painting Titled Eden Roc
Located in North Miami, FL
This very colorful signed and dated mixed media large scale painting by Greg Miller is titled Eden Roc from 2006. This is one of his large over scale paintings that is 72" x 72". The...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paint

After Damien Hirst 'Spin painting heart' - David Henty
Located in London, GB
After Damien Hirst 'Spin painting heart' - David Henty Gloss on board - set in an ornate vintage frame. About the Artist: David Henty is considered t...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Day 17 - Emotional Layers Collection by Michele Bagnod
Located in London, GB
Day 17 - Emotional Layers Collection by Michele Bagnod Michele’s collection “emotional layers” it’s a self-discovery through layers of colors. Nothing is prepa...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Contemporary Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

After Modigliani 'Woman With A Fan' - David Henty
Located in London, GB
After Modigliani 'Woman With A Fan' - David Henty Oil on Canvass- Framed in an antique frame. After Amedo Modigliani's portrait of Lunia Czechowsk...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Paint

'The Car Thief' - Original artwork by The Righteous Brothers
Located in London, GB
The Car Thief' - Original artwork by The Righteous Brothers - David Henty and Jake Fern Oil on Canvas. In the realm of contemporary art, where social commentary and political expr...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Contemporary Art

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Canvas, Paint

Eye Catching Pair of Contemporary Prints of Navy Blue Nightstands
Located in Hopewell, NJ
#9/12 and #4/12 limited edition signed silkscreen prints of a navy blue night stand, one with orange glass of wine on top; the other an orange ashtr...
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Early 2000s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Plus Object Glass Wall Sculpture "Bubbles Revers"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The glass wall sculpture "Bubbles Revers" beautifully represents the look of floating metal foam. It creates a feeling of frozen time and space, reflecting aspects of the world withi...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Glass

Bold Graphic Pop Op Limited Edition Print by Paul Giancola
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Signed and numbered silkscreen print of a red club chair, #9/12, by NJ contemporary artist Paul Giancola. The flattened perspective and simple lines are reminiscent of illustrationm...
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Early 2000s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Very Large Graphic Chinese Writing Art by Tom Tru
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very large graphic art , probably a silkscreen or giclee, with the Chinese word "Health". Colors are striking black, white and orange. Sticker on b...
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Early 2000s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas

Set of 2 Walljewel White Onyx by Lisette Rützou
Located in Geneve, CH
Walljewel white onyx by Lisette Rützou Dimensions: 15 x H 42 cm Materials: Rose, green and white onyx. Lisette Rützou’s design is motivated by an urge to articulate a story. In...
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2010s Danish Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Onyx

Original Contemporary Abstract Painting by S. Glass
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1991 original Abstract painting by S. Glass. Constructed of acrylic, concrete and found objects on canvas. Signed S.Glass 1991 on the back and S.Glass on the top (see detail photos)...
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1990s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Concrete, Metal

Red Axiom by Marc Ross, 2003
Located in Chicago, IL
A monumental acrylic painting on canvas by American artist Marc Ross, 2003. This minimal abstract painting features an impressive gradation of red hues, givi...
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Early 2000s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paint, Canvas

Plus Object Glass Wall Panel "Fingerprint Relief"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A futuristically designed "Fingerprint" is an artwork. Each line of a "Fingerprint" is unique. Plus Objeсt is a Ukrainian design studio that handmakes...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Glass

Plus Object Glass Panel "Fingerprint" Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A futuristically designed "Fingerprint" is an artwork. Each line of a "Fingerprint" is a unique creation of nature, worthy of the universe's admiration. Plus Objeсt is a Ukrainian design...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Glass

Plus Object Multicolor Glass wall Panel "Interference"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Multicolor Glass wall panel «Interference»‎ is the magic of water frozen in glass. Titanium-coated glass elements create a feeling of vibration on the...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Glass

Large Signed Framed Modern Abstract Oil On Canvas - Female Nude W/ Horse Art
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale modern abstract oil painting of a female nude with a horse and colorful background. It is signed R. Monti. It is framed in a simple brown frame.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Fighting for Love, Tracey Emin, Offset lithograph, 1998
By Tracey Emin 1
Located in Seattle, WA
Fighting for Love by Tracey Emin, circa 1998. Offset lithograph on pale green paper, signed, numbered (29/300), and framed. Measures 11.75 x 8.25 inches. Originally purchased from Wh...
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1990s Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

"Le Fourré" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 42"x56"
Located in New York, NY
Introducing "Le Fourré" (The Thicket) - Our newest limited release art print series. Crafted with a meticulous blend of charcoal, oil stick, and graph...
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2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

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Paper

"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
Our first limited edition fine art print “Les Terrains” is an emotive abstract landscape translated in gouache, charcoal and pastel. Created by artist Christiane Lemieux, there will ...
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2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

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Paper

"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 42"x56"
Located in New York, NY
Our first limited edition fine art print “Les Terrains” is an emotive abstract landscape translated in gouache, charcoal and pastel. Created by artist Christiane Lemieux, there will ...
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2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

"Le Fourré" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
Introducing "Le Fourré" (The Thicket) - Our newest limited release art print series. Crafted with a meticulous blend of charcoal, oil stick, and graph...
Category

2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Maria Astadjov Modern Abstract Painting "The Island of Souls", 2019
Located in Montreal, QC
Modern abstract, mixed-media on White Aluminum painting; titled “The Island of Souls” by Maria Astadjov, a conceptual fine artist. Signed on front botto...
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2010s Canadian Modern Contemporary Art

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Aluminum

Oracle Screen by Karstudio
Located in Geneve, CH
Oracle Screen by Karstudio Dimensions: W 158 x D 30 x H 183 cm Materials: Ash Wood, High Gloss. Oracle bone script dates back to the Shang Dynasty of China, a text engravedon tortoise shells and animal bones for divination. Taking China's oldestscript as its creative source, kar presents a new collection of furniture,"Oracle", which consists of a chair, a desk, a bench, a shelf, and a screen.The symbolic form of the ancient script...
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2010s Chinese Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Wood

Oracle Shelf by Karstudio
Located in Geneve, CH
Oracle Shelf by Karstudio Dimensions: W 84 x D 30 x H 183 cm Materials: Ash Wood, High Gloss. Oracle bone script dates back to the Shang Dynasty of China,...
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2010s Chinese Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Wood

Peter Buchman "Exit Strategy”, Voice-Over Paintings Series, 2023
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary New York artist Peter Buchman's "Exit Strategy" is made of laser cut plexiglass, acrylic medium and enamel on wood. It's a part of his Voice-Over series, in which the ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Enamel

Peter Buchman "Note to Self”, Voice-Over Paintings Series, 2023
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary New York artist Peter Buchman's "Note to Self" is made of laser cut plexiglass, acrylic medium and enamel on wood. It's a part of his Voice-Over series, in which the art...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Contemporary Art

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Enamel

Framed Editioned Photograph Raking Leaves Arthur Tress
Located in Atlanta, GA
A framed black and white gelatin silver photograph by American surrealist photographer Arthur Tress (1940-). Entitled "Making Leaves", the work was created in 1978. The two intertwin...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Wood, Paper

Jean Miro Spanish Abstract Lithograph Chevauchee Blue Brun Signed 55/75, 1969
Located in Toledo, OH
Jean Miro signed and numbered 55/75 lithograph titled Chevauchee Blue-Brun. Blue field with green, black and white designs. Very nice condition. Print is flo...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Modern Contemporary Art

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Paper

Vintage Mixed Media Abstract Figural Collage
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage circa 1990's abstract figural mixed media collage on paper. Unsigned, surface texture from paper. Unframed, much edge wear, small edge tears, edge separation in areas.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Contemporary Art

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Paper

"Traveling, " 2023 A Large Abstract Painting On Canvas By Kathi Robinson Frank
Located in New York, NY
"Traveling," 2023 is a large abstract painting on canvas by Kathi Robinson Frank in acrylic, metallic paint and oil crayon. This exuberant work is symbolic of Life's journey-those ta...
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2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

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Paint

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