Modern Prints
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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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
Ovum in Fabula Digital Painting
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by Piero della Francesca's Brera Madonna, this Pop-Surrealist digital painting showcases the symbol of life, an egg, which has been transformed into a light-giving chandelier at the top right. A female figure caresses a feather in her hands, which represents the generating mother, center and fulcrum of the creative universe. Signed, number Limited Edition...
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2010s Italian Modern Prints
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Cotton
1980 Roy Ahlgren “Stratification” Op Art Serigraph
Located in San Carlos, CA
Excellent serigraph by American Op Art artist Roy Ahlgren (1927 - 2011). This piece named "Stratification" is signed, dated (1980) and numbered (74/145) by the artist in pencil.
O...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Prints
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Paper
Joan Brossa Framed Etching
By Joan Brossa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Framed Lithography made by Joan Brossa, circa 1970.
Limited edition of 50 copies. Numbered (36/50) and hand-signed.
In original good condition.
Joan Brossa (1919-1998) was a Catal...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Modern Prints
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Paper
Ladies of the Lake Digital Painting
Located in Milan, IT
Painted in a Pop-Surrealist style, this digital painting depicts two women on the misty shores of a lake. Adorned in elegant, unusual head coverings, one...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Prints
Materials
Textile, Canvas, Wood, Fir
1980s Cosmic Wind Abstract Lithograph Leonardo Nierman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration an Original Abstract Lithograph by Leonardo Nierman
Cosmic Wind
Made in Mexico 1980s
Signed in pencil lower right. COA on reverse.
Original gold leaf frame
27 ...
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1980s Mexican Vintage Modern Prints
Materials
Gold Leaf
Harold Cohn Beauty in the Simplicity Signed Modernist Figurative Line Study
By Harold Cohn
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A modernist figurative line drawing on paper titled “Beauty in the Simplicity” by Harold Cohn. Signed and dated 1955 on the lower right. Using a minimalist yet expressive ink line, C...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Prints
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Paper
Masquerade Digital Painting
Located in Milan, IT
This digital painting symbolizes the restraints imposed by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. A woman's face is masked by a flutter of bird wings. Her gaze shines through, seeking freedo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Prints
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Cotton
Alexander Calder, Original Lithograph 15/90, Les Queles Deqoulinantes 1966
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lithograph by Alexander Calder namned Les Queles Deqoulinantes. This is number 15 in an edition of 90. It is 76 x 59 cm (framed), 61 x 44 cm (picture). It is reframed but have the ...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Prints
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Paper
Waldo Balart Set of Seven Lithographs, 2021
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Waldo Baylart artwork made in 2021.
Set of 7 Lithographies.
Title, Untitled
Edition of 20.
Numbered and hand signed in pencil.
Number of edition and signature from the artist might...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Brian Halsey Astron 6th State Signed Op Art Serigraph 32/35 Framed 1978
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A modern op art serigraph on paper titled "Astron 6th State" by Brian Halsey. Hand signed in pencil on the lower right, titled mid bottom, with an annotat...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Keith Haring Original New York City Pop Shop Lithograph Bag With Bonus, 1980s
By Keith Haring
Located in Studio City, CA
A very cool vintage 1980s NYC Pop Shop store bag which was illustrated by Keith Haring. Few of these original shopping bags exist today.
The now collectible bags were done as an ...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Paul Maxwell Modernist Signed Cast Paper Three Dimensional Art 66/75 Framed
By Paul Maxwell
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A modernist cast paper with three dimensional details by Paul Maxwell. Hand signed in pencil on the lower right with an annotation of 66/75 on the lower left. Circa 1980s. A minimali...
Category
20th Century American Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Original Barcelona Olympic Poster 1992 by Eduardo Arroyo
Located in London, GB
Eduardo Arroyo Rodríguez (26 February 1937 – 14 October 2018) was a Spanish painter and graphic artist. He was also active as an author and set designer.
Arroyo, who was born in M...
Category
1990s Spanish Modern Prints
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Paper
Signed Lakwena Maciver Vivid Print with Foil Typography, 2017, Edition 40/100
By Lauren Maciver
Located in Morristown, NJ
Lakwena Maciver (British, b. 1986), The Best is Yet to Come, 2017
Silkscreen in colors with foil stamping on Kodak paper. Signed and dated lower right, numbered 40/100 lower left. Un...
Category
2010s Modern Prints
Materials
Foil
1976 David Lance Goines "The Antique Guild" Lithograph #56
Located in San Carlos, CA
For sale is an excellent lithograph by David Lance Goines (1945-2023), a well-regarded Berkeley, CA artist.
This lithograph was created for "The Antique Guild...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Antoni Tàpies, A.L. Exposición Tápies 1983 Lithograph, 56/150
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antoni Tàpies, A.L. Exposición Tápies 1983 Lithograph, 56/150
A.L. Exposición Tàpies, a 1983 lithograph by renowned Spanish artist Antoni Tàpies (1923–2012). This limited-edition pi...
Category
20th Century Spanish Modern Prints
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
1974 David Lance Goines India Ink Gallery Print, Santa Monica Ca
Located in San Carlos, CA
Beautiful David Lance Goines print for India Ink Gallery in Los Angeles. This is the 2nd edition, printed on heavy stock in 1974.
This print is in great condition, see pictures for...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Alexander Calder - Derriere le Mirror, Card Players lithograph (Calder prints)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lithograph made by Alexander Calder.
From Derriere le Miroir #212.
Good vintage condition.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Bernard Cathelin 'Multiple Silhouettes' Original Lithograph
Located in Sharon, CT
Paper size: 12.75" x 16", image size: 7.5" x 10.25" unframed. Sized and annotated by Cathelin to his American Dealer, Dave and Mimi (Finlay). Not fra...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Seder
Located in Huntington, NY
Seder by Tobiasse shows a group of eleven men, woman and children sitting and standing around the Seder table with an orange background. This original lithograph is in good condition...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
1973 Galerie J.C. Gaubert, Paris "Idealistes et Symbolistes" Exhibition Print
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Vintage 1973 "Idealistes Et Symbolistes" Exhibit Print - Galerie J.C. Gaubert, Paris
Add a touch of Parisian art history to your space with this beautiful vintage print fr...
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
The Embrace after Pablo Picasso
By Pablo Picasso, Mourlot
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
After Pablo Picasso (1881-1973)?The Embrace, offset lithograph in colours, on watermarked Arches paper, an impression aside from the standard edition of 125, published by Guy Spitzer...
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1950s French Vintage Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Misch Kohn 1964 Etching "Wildcat"
By Misch Kohn
Located in Sharon, CT
Fine print by this important American printmaker and educator. Limited 50 impressions. Signed and dated in pencil. Unframed.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Italian handmade limited edition print "Black & Wild" Collection
Located in Scandicci, Florence
From the limited edition series ''Black & Wild''. Black and white image of tropical fauna and flora handprinted using an antique press on a 100% cotton engraving paper. Panthers r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Prints
Materials
Wood, Paper
Jean Cocteau, Villefranche sur Mer - Chapelle St. Pierre
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Holmfirth, GB
An iconic and original lithographic poster created by Jean Cocteau to celebrate the Chapelle St. Pierre in the town of Villefranche-sur-Mer, in the south of ...
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1950s French Vintage Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
SALLY HAMILTON - 'The Sugar Plum Fairy' - #5/22 - Vintage Engraving - Circa 1974
Located in Chatham, ON
SALLY HAMILTON - 'The Sugar Plum Fairy' - Number 5/22 - Vintage fine art engraving - circa 1974.
Excellent vintage condition - unframed - engraving mounted with adhesive to illustra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Estudios Geométricos Modern Art Print by Leticia Gagetti #04 - Size A3
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Giclée art print by Leticia Gagetti, printed on 260g high-quality paper with a matte finish that ensures vivid and saturated colors.
Crafted through g...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Chess Queen Fine Art print by Gaia Simone
Located in Glendale, CA
Reproduction- print of the original oil painting on exhibition-quality matte canvas.
Professionally stretched and ready for display.
The original painting was created using oil pai...
Category
2010s Modern Prints
Materials
Canvas
Su Xiaobai "Big Inkstone 4" Photoetching and Aquatint, 2018
By Su Xiaobai
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Su Xiaobai "Big Inkstone 4" photoetching and aquatint
2018
Edition 40
Measures: 76 x 77 cm
Number of edition and signature from the artist might differ from the photo as we...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
1977 David Lance Goines "Berkeley Repertory Theatre" Screenprint
Located in San Carlos, CA
Gorgeous vintage print by famed American print artist David Lance Goines. This print was produced in 1977 for the Tony award winning Berkeley Repertory Theatre in Berkeley, CA.
Th...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Pair of Wood Block Engraving Prints by Bertram Reibel signed in Frame
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of wood engraving block portraits featuring " Santiago Atitlan" & " A Scribe on the Streets of Kabul" signed by Bertram Reibel framed together in an acrylic shadow box.
The fir...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Prints
Materials
Acrylic, Paper
1968 K.C. RIgnall "Meanwhile Back In The States" Lithograph, Signed
Located in San Carlos, CA
Own a Piece of Protest History: Signed 1968 Lithograph by K.C. Rignall
Calling all art collectors and history buffs!
We have a rare opportunity to acquire a signed lithograph by re...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Robert Rauschenberg Untitled "Harp" Lithograph Limited Edition
Located in New York, NY
Robert Rauschenberg: Untitled "Harp." 1989 framed lithograph. Published by Dallas Cares / The American Foundation for AIDS Research
Edition: 53/500
Robert Rauschenberg (October 22, 1925–May 12, 2008) was an American painter and graphic artist whose early works anticipated the pop art movement. Rauschenberg is well known for his "Combines" of the 1950s, in which non-traditional materials and objects were employed in innovative combinations. Rauschenberg was both a painter and a sculptor and the Combines are a combination of both, but he also worked with photography, printmaking, paper making...
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Late 20th Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
1977 David Lance Goines "Queen Of Hearts Ball" Advertisement Lithograph Print
Located in San Carlos, CA
Excellent lithograph created by Bay Area artist David Lance Goines in 1977. This print advertises an April fools charity event with a fashion show and stag...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Prints
Materials
Other
Estudios Geométricos Modern Art Print by Leticia Gagetti #07 - Size A3
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Abstract art print by Leticia Gagetti, printed on 260g high-quality paper with a matte finish that ensures vivid and saturated colors.
Crafted through giclée printing on museum-qual...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
JUDI BURGESS - 'SCORPIO' - Framed & Matted Color Print - Canada - Circa 1992
Located in Chatham, ON
JUDI BURGESS - '♏ SCORPIO ♏' - 7/19 - fine art color print on paper - signed/titled/dated at the bottom of the print - contained in a double bevel edged matte under glass - vintage m...
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Prints
Materials
Aluminum
Estudios Geométricos Wall Art Print by Leticia Gagetti #05 - Size A3
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Abstract art print by Leticia Gagetti, printed on 260g high-quality paper with a matte finish that ensures vivid and saturated colors.
Crafted through giclée printing on museum-qual...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
CHRISTO 42390 Cubic feet Empaquetage Minneapolis - Monuments 1968
Located in Krefeld, DE
Christo, 42,390 Cubic feet Empaquetage, Minneapolis, Monuments, 1968 Christo (Christo Javatscheff, 1933-2020) Offset on cardboard. 54 x 70cm. Titled lower left in print. Signed and n...
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1960s Vintage Modern Prints
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Paper
Original Mezzotint The Red Dress 1980 by Gatja Helgart Rothe aka G.H. Rothe
Located in Tustin, CA
Original mezzotint on paper entitled "The Red Dress 1980" by well known listed artist, Gatja Helgart Rothe, also known as G.H. Rothe (1935-2007). This collectible work of art has bee...
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1980s German Vintage Modern Prints
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Paper
Nest Digital Painting
Located in Milan, IT
This Pop-Surrealist digital painting depicts a blue woodpecker nestled in a woman's hair, lost in happy thoughts. Viewed from behind, the female figure looks out at the leaden horizo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Prints
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Cotton
1974 David Lance Goines "America" For Hastings Clothing Store, San Francisco
Located in San Carlos, CA
🎨 Vintage Offset Lithograph by David Lance Goines - "America"
Capture the essence of artistic brilliance with this captivating offset lithograph by renowned artist David Lance Goines. Titled "America" and created in 1974, this masterpiece was originally crafted for the iconic Hastings clothing store...
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1970s North American Vintage Modern Prints
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Paper
Abstract Series Wall Print by Leticia Gagetti #04 - Size A1
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Giclée art print by Leticia Gagetti, printed on 260g high-quality paper with a matte finish that ensures vivid and saturated colors.
Crafted through g...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
After Roy Lichtenstein "Thinking of Him"
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
After Roy Lichtenstein Thinking of Him
Published by New York Graphic Society
24"x 30" print
26" x 32" black lacquer frame.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Prints
Materials
Glass, Lacquer, Paper
1983 Ivan Kliun, Russian Avant-Garde, Moderna Museet, Malmo Exhibition Print
By (After) Ivan Vasilievich Kliun
Located in San Carlos, CA
🎨 Vintage Offset Lithograph by Ivan Kliun: Russian Avant-Garde Exhibition Memorabilia
Step into the world of Russian Avant-Garde art with this stunning offset lithograph, created i...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Prints
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Paper
1968 Claes Oldenburg "Scissors Obelisk Monument" Advertisement Lithograph
Located in San Carlos, CA
🖼️ Discover Vintage Charm: Claes Oldenburg's "Scissors Obelisk Monument" Print! 🖼️
Transport yourself to a bygone era of artistic brilliance with our captivating vintage print aft...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Prints
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Other
Affinità Elettive Digital Painting
Located in Milan, IT
This Limited Edition, Pop-Surrealist digital artwork is made by assembling photographs and illustrations into a collage. This sensual piece features two elegant, identically dressed ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Prints
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Cotton
"Sea Gate New York Harbor" Marie R MacPherson
Located in Miami, FL
Sea Gate is neighborhood at the end of Coney Island in Brooklyn and has been around since the 1890s. It juts into Gravesend Bay in the New York Harbor. This s...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Prints
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Paper
Zao Wou-Ki, Abstract Engraving with Aquatint, 1974
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Engraving with Aquatinte-Ao Wou Ki-Ahào W'J', 1968
Additional Details:
Materials and Techniques: Etching and Aquatint
Technical production: Aquatint
Style: Chinese
Theme: Art
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20th Century French Modern Prints
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Paper
Lithograph by Pierre Olofsson - Modern Composition - Sweden 1995
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lithograph by Pierre Olofsson, dated 1995. This particular lithograph is part of Olofsson's own edition EA (épreuve d'artiste), which constitutes approximately 10% of the original ...
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1990s Swedish Modern Prints
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Paper
1976 David Lance Goines "Full Circle" Lithograph
Located in San Carlos, CA
Excellent vintage lithograph designed and printed by David Lance Goines in 1976 to commemorate the 1 year existence of Full Circle Vintage Graphics...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Prints
Materials
Other
Diane Guyot de Saint Michel Contemporary Art Lithography Cantillana Artwork 2017
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Lithography intervened by Diane Guyot de Saint Michel, 2017.
Limited edition of 50 copies.
Each lithographies is different from the others and are unique pieces. Hand signed by...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Prints
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Paper
Malcolm Morley "Pacific Telephone, LA Yellow Pages" Advertisement Print
By Malcolm Morley
Located in San Carlos, CA
Gorgeous print for Pacific Telephone advertising the Los Angeles Yellow Pages. This print was designed by Malcolm Morley and published in 1969. This print...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Prints
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Other
Flores y Vino Abstract Giclée Fine Art Print by Leticia Gagetti - Size A3
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Giclée fine art print by Leticia Gagetti, printed on 260g high-quality paper with a matte finish that ensures vivid and saturated colors.
Crafted through giclée printing on museum-q...
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2010s Argentine Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Colorful Modernist Cobra Lithograph by Bengt Lindström, 1925-2008, No. 16/99
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Signed lithograph by Swedish artist Bengt Lindström. This Piece is titled 'Personnage' and is number 16 out of a limited amount of 99. BL is frequently associated with the Cobra move...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Modern Prints
Laddie John Dill Large Lithograph and Woodcut on Wove Paper, 1985
Located in Downingtown, PA
Laddie John Dill large lithograph and woodcut on wove paper,
Untitled, signed, dated and numbered 25/35, 1985.
Dimensions: 37 inches x 64 1/2 inches wide (sight 28 inches x 55 1.2 inches)
Reference:
From the artist's own bio.
Laddie John Dill, a Los Angeles artist, had his first solo exhibition in New York City with Illeanna Sonnabend Gallery in 1971. He was one of the first Los Angeles artists to exhibit. Light and...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Prints
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Paper
Italian Handmade Limited Edition Print Collection "Black & Wild"
Located in Scandicci, Florence
From the limited edition series ''Black & Wild''. Black and white image of tropical fauna and flora handprinted with an antique press on 100% cotton engr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Prints
Materials
Wood, Paper
1971 Friedrich Meckseper, Gallery Jalmar, Amsterdam Exhibition Print
By Friedrich Meckseper
Located in San Carlos, CA
Beautiful and sober print after a still life of German artist Friedrich Meckseper. This print announced an exhibition of the artist at the "Galerie Jalmar" in Amsterdam, Netherlands....
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1970s Dutch Vintage Modern Prints
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Other
L. S. Lowry Signed Proof Titled "Two Brothers" in Gallery Frame under Glass
By L. S. Lowry
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This lithograph was done by the well known British artist L.S. Lowry and dating to 1980 and done in his Modernist style. This framed lithograph is entitled "Two Brothers" and depicts...
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Late 20th Century English Modern Prints
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Paper
Modern prints for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern prints for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage prints created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, asian art and furniture, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with paper, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern prints made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Spain pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original prints, popular names associated with this style include Daria Petrilli, Diane Guyot de Saint Michel, Pablo Picasso, and Massimiliano Giornetti. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for prints differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $110 and tops out at $145,236 while the average work can sell for $1,186.