1950s Abstract Prints

This exquisite lithograph after Georges Braque (1882–1963), titled Les deux oiseaux (The Two Birds), from the folio Derriere le miroir, Hesiod, Theogony, Etchings by Georges Braque, ...

This exquisite lithograph after Alberto Giacometti (1901–1966), titled L'Atelier II (The Studio II), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 98, originates from the 1957 edition publi...

This exquisite lithograph by Raoul Ubac (1910–1985), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the album XXe Siecle, Nouvelle serie, XXe Annee, N°10 (double) Mars 1958, originates from the ...

Artist: Henri Matisse (after) Title: La Piscine I Portfolio: The Last Works of Henri Matisse Medium: Lithograph Date: 1958 Edition: 2000 Sheet Size: 14" x 42" Signature: Unsigned Ref...

This exquisite lithograph after Alberto Giacometti (1901–1966), titled L'Atelier V (The Studio V), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 98, originates from the 1957 edition publish...

This exquisite lithograph after Alberto Giacometti (1901–1966), titled La table (The Table), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 65, originates from the 1954 edition published by ...

This exquisite lithograph after Alberto Giacometti (1901–1966), titled L'Atelier I (The Studio I), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 98, originates from the 1957 edition publish...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Le Coq (The Rooster), from Contes de Boccace, peintures du manuscrit des ducs de Bourgogne, Bibliotheque de l'Arsenal (Ms. no. 5193) (Tales of Boccaccio, Paintings from the Manuscript of the Dukes of Burgundy, Library of the Arsenal), Lavis de Marc Chagall, from Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. VI, No. 24, originates from the 1950 issue published by Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, under the direction of Teriade, Editeur, Paris, and printed by Draeger Freres, Maitres-Imprimeurs, Paris, 1950. This beautifully expressive composition exemplifies Chagall’s poetic synthesis of color, movement, and imagination. Le Coq captures the artist’s timeless fascination with rural symbolism, metamorphosis, and the joyful interplay between the earthly and the divine. Executed as a lithograph on velin du Marais paper, this work measures 14 x 10.5 inches. Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship of the Draeger Freres atelier, celebrated for its precision and tonal richness in printing fine artworks. Artwork Details: Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985) Title: Le Coq (The Rooster), from Contes de Boccace (Tales of Boccaccio), Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. VI, No. 24, 1950 Medium: Lithograph on velin du Marais paper Dimensions: 14 x 10.5 inches Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1950 Publisher: Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, under the direction of Teriade, Editeur, Paris Printer: Draeger Freres, Maitres-Imprimeurs, Paris Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. VI, No. 24, published by Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, 1950 Notes: Excerpted from the album (translated from French), This Verve issue contains the lavis that Marc Chagall composed to illustrate Tales of Boccaccio's Decameron and the paintings on the same theme of the Manuscript of the Dukes of Burgundy preserved in the Arsenal Library. Marc Chagall executed the cover of this work which was completed printing on April 20, 1950 on the presses of Maitres-Imprimeurs, the Draeger Freres. About the Publication: This 1950 issue of Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, titled Contes de Boccace (Tales of Boccaccio), was devoted to the great Italian humanist Giovanni Boccaccio and illuminated manuscripts from the 15th century, interpreted and revived through the eyes of modern artists. Under the artistic direction of Teriade, Marc Chagall contributed a series of lyrical paintings and lavis that reimagined these Renaissance themes with his signature dreamlike color, tenderness, and spiritual symbolism. The issue juxtaposed Chagall’s contemporary vision with the rich heritage of medieval illumination, bridging centuries of artistic imagination. Printed by the master craftsmen of Draeger Freres, the publication stands as a testament to Verve’s tradition of uniting art, literature, and history in one luxurious volume that celebrates the continuity of human creativity from the Middle Ages to modernity. About the Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985) was a Belarus-born French painter, printmaker, and designer whose visionary imagination, radiant color, and deeply poetic symbolism made him one of the most beloved and influential artists of the 20th century. Rooted in the imagery of his Jewish heritage and the memories of his childhood in Vitebsk, Chagall’s art wove together themes of faith, love, folklore, and fantasy with a dreamlike modern sensibility. His unique style—merging elements of Cubism, Fauvism, Expressionism, and Surrealism—defied categorization, transforming ordinary scenes into lyrical meditations on memory and emotion. Influenced by Russian icon painting, medieval religious art, and the modern innovations of artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and Georges Braque, Chagall developed a profoundly personal visual language filled with floating figures, vibrant animals, musicians, and lovers that symbolized the transcendent power of imagination and love. During his early years in Paris, he became an integral part of the Ecole de Paris circle, forming friendships with Amedeo Modigliani, Fernand Leger, and Sonia Delaunay, and his creative spirit resonated with that of his peers and successors—Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray—artists who, like Chagall, sought to push the boundaries of perception, emotion, and form. Over a prolific career that spanned painting, printmaking, stained glass, ceramics, and stage design, Chagall brought an unparalleled poetic sensibility to modern art, infusing even the most abstract subjects with human warmth and spiritual depth. His works are held in the most prestigious museums around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Centre Pompidou, the Tate, and the Guggenheim, where they continue to inspire generations of artists and collectors. The highest price ever paid for a Marc Chagall artwork is approximately $28.5 million USD, achieved in 2017 at Sotheby’s New York for Les Amoureux (1928). Marc Chagall Le Coq...

Composition (trompe l'oeil collage), 1956 Peter Blake Lithograph in colours, on wove laid on support card Signed and dated in pencil Sheet: 17.6 × 22.5 cm (7 × 8.9 in) An early li...

This exquisite lithograph and pochoir by Jean Bazaine (1904–2001), titled Paysage (Landscape), from the album XXe Siecle, Nouvelle serie N°11 (double), Noel 1958, originates from the...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Le Soleil noir (The Black Sun), from Contes de Boccace, peintures du manuscrit des ducs de Bourgogne, Bibliotheque de l'...

This exquisite lithograph and pochoir after Fernand Leger (1881–1955), titled Portrait de Nadia (Portrait of Nadia), from the folio Contrastes, 13 Aquarelles, Gouache, Lavis, Crayon ...

This exquisite lithograph after Juan Gris (1887–1927), titled Le Moulin a Cafe II (The Coffee Grinder II), from the folio Au Soleil du Plafond (In the Sunlight of the Ceiling), origi...

This exquisite lithograph by Georges Braque (1882–1963), titled Zelos, from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 36-37-38, originates from the 1951 edition published by Maeght Editeur, ...

This exquisite lithograph and pochoir after Fernand Leger (1881–1955), titled Grand Parade sur Fond Rouge (Grand Parade on Red Background), from the folio Contrastes, 13 Aquarelles, ...

This exquisite lithograph by Geer van Velde (1898–1977), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 51, originates from the 1952 edition published by Maeght...

This exquisite woodcut by Hans Jean Arp (1886–1966), titled Relief I et II (Relief I and II), from the album XXe Siecle, Nouvelle serie N°4 (double) Janvier 1954, originates from the...

This exquisite lithograph after Alberto Giacometti (1901–1966), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the album XXe Siecle, Nouvelle serie N°3 (double) Juin 1952, originates from the 19...

Lithograph on vélin paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From Derrière le miroir, N° 48-49, 1952. Published by Aimé Maeght, Éditeur, Paris; ...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Les Amoureux au clair de lune (Lovers in the Moonlight), from Contes de Boccace, peintures du manuscrit des ducs de Bourgogne, Bibliotheque de l'Arsenal (Ms. no. 5193) (Tales of Boccaccio, Paintings from the Manuscript of the Dukes of Burgundy, Library of the Arsenal), Lavis de Marc Chagall, from Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. VI, No. 24, originates from the 1950 issue published by Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, under the direction of Teriade, Editeur, Paris, and printed by Draeger Freres, Maitres-Imprimeurs, Paris, 1950. This enchanting composition epitomizes Chagall’s poetic vision of love, light, and dreamlike transcendence. Les Amoureux au clair de lune captures the tenderness of two lovers bathed in moonlight, suspended in a luminous harmony that merges the earthly and the celestial with Chagall’s signature grace and lyricism. Executed as a lithograph on velin du Marais paper, this work measures 14 x 10.5 inches. Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship of the Draeger Freres atelier, celebrated for its precision and tonal richness in printing fine artworks. Artwork Details: Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985) Title: Les Amoureux au clair de lune (Lovers in the Moonlight), from Contes de Boccace (Tales of Boccaccio), Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. VI, No. 24, 1950 Medium: Lithograph on velin du Marais paper Dimensions: 14 x 10.5 inches Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1950 Publisher: Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, under the direction of Teriade, Editeur, Paris Printer: Draeger Freres, Maitres-Imprimeurs, Paris Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. VI, No. 24, published by Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, 1950 Notes: Excerpted from the album (translated from French), This Verve issue contains the lavis that Marc Chagall composed to illustrate Tales of Boccaccio's Decameron and the paintings on the same theme of the Manuscript of the Dukes of Burgundy preserved in the Arsenal Library. Marc Chagall executed the cover of this work which was completed printing on April 20, 1950 on the presses of Maitres-Imprimeurs, the Draeger Freres. About the Publication: This 1950 issue of Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, titled Contes de Boccace (Tales of Boccaccio), was devoted to the great Italian humanist Giovanni Boccaccio and illuminated manuscripts from the 15th century, interpreted and revived through the eyes of modern artists. Under the artistic direction of Teriade, Marc Chagall contributed a series of lyrical paintings and lavis that reimagined these Renaissance themes with his signature dreamlike color, tenderness, and spiritual symbolism. The issue juxtaposed Chagall’s contemporary vision with the rich heritage of medieval illumination, bridging centuries of artistic imagination. Printed by the master craftsmen of Draeger Freres, the publication stands as a testament to Verve’s tradition of uniting art, literature, and history in one luxurious volume that celebrates the continuity of human creativity from the Middle Ages to modernity. About the Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985) was a Belarus-born French painter, printmaker, and designer whose visionary imagination, radiant color, and deeply poetic symbolism made him one of the most beloved and influential artists of the 20th century. Rooted in the imagery of his Jewish heritage and the memories of his childhood in Vitebsk, Chagall’s art wove together themes of faith, love, folklore, and fantasy with a dreamlike modern sensibility. His unique style—merging elements of Cubism, Fauvism, Expressionism, and Surrealism—defied categorization, transforming ordinary scenes into lyrical meditations on memory and emotion. Influenced by Russian icon painting, medieval religious art, and the modern innovations of artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and Georges Braque, Chagall developed a profoundly personal visual language filled with floating figures, vibrant animals, musicians, and lovers that symbolized the transcendent power of imagination and love. During his early years in Paris, he became an integral part of the Ecole de Paris circle, forming friendships with Amedeo Modigliani, Fernand Leger, and Sonia Delaunay, and his creative spirit resonated with that of his peers and successors—Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray—artists who, like Chagall, sought to push the boundaries of perception, emotion, and form. Over a prolific career that spanned painting, printmaking, stained glass, ceramics, and stage design, Chagall brought an unparalleled poetic sensibility to modern art, infusing even the most abstract subjects with human warmth and spiritual depth. His works are held in the most prestigious museums around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Centre Pompidou, the Tate, and the Guggenheim, where they continue to inspire generations of artists and collectors. The highest price ever paid for a Marc Chagall artwork is approximately $28.5 million USD, achieved in 2017 at Sotheby’s New York for Les Amoureux (1928). Marc Chagall Les...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled La Naissance (The Birth), from Contes de Boccace, peintures du manuscrit des ducs de Bourgogne, Bibliotheque de l'Arsena...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Le Feu d’artifice (The Fireworks), from Contes de Boccace, peintures du manuscrit des ducs de Bourgogne, Bibliotheque de...

Hans Hartung Composition with Lines, 1959 Original lithograph (Mourlot workshop) Printed signature in the plate On wove paper 31 x 24 cm (c. 12 x 10 in) Excellent condition

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Le Baiser (The Kiss), from Contes de Boccace, peintures du manuscrit des ducs de Bourgogne, Bibliotheque de l'Arsenal (M...

This exquisite lithograph by Joan Miro (1893–1983), titled Empreinte de main sur fond jaune (Handprint on Yellow Background), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 87–89, originates...

Artist: Fernand Leger (after) Title: L'Artiste dans le Studio from Douze Contemporains Year: 1959 Original: 1938 Medium: Lithograph with Pochoir on Wove paper, signed and dated in t...

This exquisite lithograph after Andre Derain (1880–1954), titled Sans titre (Untitled), originates from the 1957 folio Derriere le miroir, No. 94–95. Published by Maeght Editeur, Par...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled La Chanteuse (The Singer), from Contes de Boccace, peintures du manuscrit des ducs de Bourgogne, Bibliotheque de l'Arsen...

This exquisite lithograph after Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944), titled Grun (Green), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 101–103, originates from the 1957 edition published by Maeg...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Le Lit (The Bed), from Contes de Boccace, peintures du manuscrit des ducs de Bourgogne, Bibliotheque de l'Arsenal (Ms. n...

Artist: Henri Matisse (after) Title: Acanthes Portfolio: The Last Works of Henri Matisse Medium: Lithograph Date: 1958 Edition: 2000 Sheet Size: 14" x 10 1/2" Signature: No Reference...

This exquisite lithograph after Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944), titled Schwarz und Weiss (Black and White), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 77–78, originates from the 1955 edit...

Françoise Gilot original lithograph from 'Portraits of a Woman' series. from the poetry book "Pages d'Amour" by André VERDET, editions Raison d'être, 1951, printed by Mourlot in limi...

Françoise Gilot original lithograph from 'Portraits of a Woman' series. from the poetry book "Pages d'Amour" by André VERDET, editions Raison d'être, 1951, printed by Mourlot in limi...

Françoise Gilot original lithograph from 'Portraits of a Woman' series. from the poetry book "Pages d'Amour" by André VERDET, editions Raison d'être, 1951, printed by Mourlot in limi...

Françoise Gilot original lithograph from 'Portraits of a Woman' series. from the poetry book "Pages d'Amour" by André VERDET, editions Raison d'être, 1951, printed by Mourlot in limi...

Françoise Gilot original lithograph from 'Portraits of a Woman' series. from the poetry book "Pages d'Amour" by André VERDET, editions Raison d'être, 1951, printed by Mourlot in limi...

Françoise Gilot original lithograph from 'Portraits of a Woman' series. from the poetry book "Pages d'Amour" by André VERDET, editions Raison d'être, 1951, printed by Mourlot in limi...

Françoise Gilot original lithograph from 'Portraits of a Woman' series. from the poetry book "Pages d'Amour" by André VERDET, editions Raison d'être, 1951, printed by Mourlot in limi...

This exquisite lithograph after Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944), titled Douze formes (Twelve Forms), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 101–103, originates from the 1957 edition pu...

Françoise Gilot original lithograph from 'Portraits of a Woman' series. from the poetry book "Pages d'Amour" by André VERDET, editions Raison d'être, 1951, printed by Mourlot in limi...

Françoise Gilot original lithograph from 'Portraits of a Woman' series. from the poetry book "Pages d'Amour" by André VERDET, editions Raison d'être, 1951, printed by Mourlot in limi...

Françoise Gilot original lithograph from 'Portraits of a Woman' series. from the poetry book "Pages d'Amour" by André VERDET, editions Raison d'être, 1951, printed by Mourlot in limi...

Françoise Gilot original lithograph from 'Portraits of a Woman' series. from the poetry book "Pages d'Amour" by André VERDET, editions Raison d'être, 1951, printed by Mourlot in limi...

Françoise Gilot original lithograph from 'Portraits of a Woman' series. from the poetry book "Pages d'Amour" by André VERDET, editions Raison d'être, 1951, printed by Mourlot in limi...

Françoise Gilot original lithograph from 'Portraits of a Woman' series. from the poetry book "Pages d'Amour" by André VERDET, editions Raison d'être, 1951, printed by Mourlot in limi...

Françoise Gilot original lithograph from 'Portraits of a Woman' series. from the poetry book "Pages d'Amour" by André VERDET, editions Raison d'être, 1951, printed by Mourlot in limi...

Françoise Gilot original lithograph from 'Portraits of a Woman' series. from the poetry book "Pages d'Amour" by André VERDET, editions Raison d'être, 1951, printed by Mourlot in limi...

This exquisite lithograph after Alberto Giacometti (1901–1966), titled L'Atelier VII (The Studio VII), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 98, originates from the 1957 edition pub...

This exquisite lithograph after Alberto Giacometti (1901–1966), titled Deux natures mortes (Two Still Lifes), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 65, originates from the 1954 edit...

This exquisite lithograph after Alberto Giacometti (1901–1966), titled La chaise (The Chair), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 65, originates from the 1954 edition published by...

This exquisite lithograph by Joan Miro (1893–1983), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 29–30, originates from the 1950 edition published by Maeght E...

This exquisite lithograph by Jean Bazaine (1904–2001), titled Mosaique (Mosaic), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 36-37-38, originates from the 1951 edition published by Maeght...

This exquisite woodcut by Hans Jean Arp (1886–1966), titled Bleue et blanche (Blue and White), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 33, originates from the 1950 edition published b...

Congrès Poudreux is an original B/W lithograph from the album Sies et Chausseèes by the French founder of Art Brut, Jean Dubuffet. Very good condition. Edition of 24 specimens. Im...

This exquisite lithograph and pochoir after Fernand Leger (1881–1955), titled La Chaise et la Vache (The Chair and the Cow), from the folio Contrastes, 13 Aquarelles, Gouache, Lavis,...

This exquisite lithograph and pochoir after Fernand Leger (1881–1955), titled L'équipe au repos (The Team at Rest), from the folio Contrastes, 13 Aquarelles, Gouache, Lavis, Crayon (...

This exquisite lithograph after Georges Rouault (1871–1958), titled Portrait (Portrait), from the album Douze Contemporains (Twelve Contemporaries), originates from the 1959 edition ...

This exquisite lithograph and pochoir after Jacques Villon (1875–1963), titled En colere (In Anger), from the album Douze Contemporains (Twelve Contemporaries), originates from the 1...

Pierre TAL-COAT Abstract Composition Original vintage lithograph poster On paper 62 x 48 cm (c. 25 x 19 in) Edited for the artist exhibition at Maeght Gallery in 1956 Excellent co...