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The first decades of the 20th century were a period of artistic upheaval, with modern art movements including Cubism, Surrealism, Futurism and Dadaism questioning centuries of traditional views of what art should be. Using abstraction, experimental forms and interdisciplinary techniques, painters, sculptors, photographers, printmakers and performance artists all pushed the boundaries of creative expression.

Major exhibitions, like the 1913 Armory Show in New York City — also known as the “International Exhibition of Modern Art,” in which works like the radically angular Nude Descending a Staircase by Marcel Duchamp caused a sensation — challenged the perspective of viewers and critics and heralded the arrival of modern art in the United States. But the movement’s revolutionary spirit took shape in the 19th century.

The Industrial Revolution, which ushered in new technology and cultural conditions across the world, transformed art from something mostly commissioned by the wealthy or the church to work that responded to personal experiences. The Impressionist style emerged in 1860s France with artists like Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne and Edgar Degas quickly painting works that captured moments of light and urban life. Around the same time in England, the Pre-Raphaelites, like Edward Burne-Jones and Dante Gabriel Rossetti, borrowed from late medieval and early Renaissance art to imbue their art with symbolism and modern ideas of beauty.

Emerging from this disruption of the artistic status quo, modern art went further in rejecting conventions and embracing innovation. The bold legacy of leading modern artists Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Salvador Dalí, Henri Matisse, Joan Miró, Marc Chagall, Piet Mondrian and many others continues to inform visual culture today.

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Style: Modern
Sans Titre (Gestural Abstract, Yellow, Gold, Red, Expressionism, ~30% OFF)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Mixed Media 1990 19.68 x 11.81 in (50 x 30 cm) Unique within an edition of 12 Signed by hand lower left COA provided Tags: #PeterTelljohann #GermanArtist #Ibbenbüren #ArtExhibition ...
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1990s Modern Abstract Prints

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Mixed Media

Beckmann, Composition (Hofmaier 323-329), Der Mensch ist kein Haustier (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on Van Gelder Zonen Bütten paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the volume, Der Mensch ist kein Haustier, 1937. Published by...
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1930s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Pleni Luna Clairiere 1974
Located in Miami, FL
Wifredo Lam Pleni Luna Clairiere, 1974 Lithograph in pearl japan paper Ed. XXXXV of L 25 x 19 in
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1970s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

CONRAD MARCA-RELLI Limited ed. Etching Aquatint American Modern, Contemporary
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Composition XII Date of creation: 1977 Medium: Etching and aquatint on Gvarro paper Edition number: 46/75 Size: 56 x 76 cm Observations: Etching and aquatint on Gvarro paper hand sig...
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1970s Modern Abstract Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

CONRAD MARCA-RELLI Limited ed. Etching Aquatint American Modern, Contemporary
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Conrad Marca Relli - Composition VI Date of creation: 1977 Medium: Etching and aquatint on Gvarro paper Edition: 75 + AP + HC Size: 56 x 76 cm Condition: In very good conditions and ...
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1970s Modern Abstract Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

Pablo Picasso, Table before Window, from Fifteen Drawings, 1946 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph and pochoir after Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), titled Table before Window, from the folio Picasso, Fifteen Drawings, 1946, originates from the 1946 edition published by Pantheon Books, Inc., New York, and rendered and printed by Albert Carman, City Island...
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1940s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph, Stencil

Maurice Esteve, Alalito, from Memories and Portraits of Artists, 1972
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Maurice Esteve (1904–2001), titled Alalito, originates from the 1972 edition published by Editions A. C. Mazo et Cie., Paris, in collaboration with Leon ...
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1970s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Pablo Picasso, Harlequin and Boy, from Fifteen Drawings, 1946 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph and pochoir after Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), titled Harlequin and Boy, from the folio Picasso, Fifteen Drawings, 1946, originates from the 1946 edition published by Pantheon Books, Inc., New York, and rendered and printed by Albert Carman, City Island...
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1940s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph, Stencil

Mod 1970s Israeli Judaica Foil Print 12 Tribes of Israel Zodiac Signs Hebrew
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Israeli Batia Adith Subject: Biblical Medium: Print Surface: Paper Dimensions w/Frame: 30 1/2" x 21 1/2"
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1970s Modern Abstract Prints

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Foil

Derain, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From Derrière le miroir, N° 111, 1958. Published by Aimé Maeght, Éditeur, Paris; pr...
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1950s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

"Replica" Photography 35" x 25" in Edition 1/15 by Larsen Sotelo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Replica" Photography 35" x 25" in Edition 1/15 by Larsen Sotelo Not framed. Ships in a tube Signed and numbered by the artist. Comes with COA issued by the artist. Available size...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Abstract Prints

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Archival Ink, Rag Paper, Giclée

Fiesta, c. 1973, red, yellow blue figurative abstract lithograph
Located in Beachwood, OH
Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976) Fiesta, c. 1973 Lithograph in colors Signed lower right Edition: E. A. 20 x 28 inches 35.5 x 37.75 inches, framed One of America's best known ...
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1970s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Ubac, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From Derrière le miroir, N° 130, 1961. Published by Aimé Maeght, Éditeur, Paris; pr...
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1960s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Calder, Autumn Harvest, The Collector s Guild Ltd. (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin paper. Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: Published by The Collector's Guild Ltd., New York in association with Th...
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1960s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Sky Swirl from Flying Colors, Modern Abstract Lithograph by Alexander Calder
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Alexander Calder (after), (American, 1898-1976) Title: Sky Swirl, Flying Colors for Braniff Airlines Year: 1974 Medium: Lithograph, signed in the plate Size: 20 in. x 26 in. ...
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1970s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Pablo Palazuelo, Wave, from Derriere le Miroir, 1960
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Pablo Palazuelo (1915–2007), titled Onde (Wave), originates from the 1960 folio Derriere le Miroir, No. 119, Poetes, peintres, sculpteurs (Poets, Painter...
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1960s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Original Stone Garden - psychedelic pop-art 1960s vintage poster
Located in Spokane, WA
The original Stone Garden vintage psychedelic 1960s poster is in excellent condition. The artist is Wilfred Satty (1939 – 1982). German-born collage artist and graphic designer ...
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1960s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Composition avec formes jaune et rouge (Composition with yellow and red shapes)
Located in Palo Alto, CA
Utilizing a bold color palette of red, black, yellow, and blue-grey, Leger creates an abstract work in which shapes and forms appear to drift in space. The large, red central image h...
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1950s Modern Abstract Prints

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Screen

Raoul Dufy, Paddock, from Twelve Contemporaries, 1959 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph and pochoir after Raoul Dufy (1877–1953), titled Paddock, from the album Douze Contemporains (Twelve Contemporaries), originates from the 1959 edition publi...
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1950s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph, Stencil

Andre Minaux, The Stranded Boat, from Prints from the Mourlot Press, 1964
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Andre Minaux (1923–1986), titled La barque echouee (The Stranded Boat), from the album Prints from the Mourlot Press, exhibition sponsored by the French ...
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1960s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Rain Over Mountain, Modern Art in Blue Tones, Landscape, Cyanotype Monotype 2024
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is an exclusive handprinted unique cyanotype that takes its inspiration from the mid-century modern shapes. It's made by layering paper cutouts and different exposures using uv-...
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2010s Modern Abstract Prints

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Watercolor, Lithograph, Monotype, Paper

Bechtold Original Vintage Exhibition Poster
Located in London, GB
Bechtold Original vintage 1978 Oversize size gallery exhibitions poster. 35.1 x 50.1 cm Sold as seen rolled - excellent condition. Exhibition detailed : Bechtold 10 Aiguaforts i...
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1980s Modern Abstract Prints

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Archival Paper

Pablo Picasso, Portrait of a Lady, from Fifteen Drawings, 1946 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph and pochoir after Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), titled Portrait of a Lady, from the folio Picasso, Fifteen Drawings, 1946, originates from the 1946 edition published by Pantheon Books, Inc., New York, and rendered and printed by Albert Carman, City Island...
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1940s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph, Stencil

Subway No. 3 — Mid-century Modernism, New York City
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
August Mosca, 'Subway No. 3', lithograph, c. 1946-56, edition 50. Signed, titled and numbered '28/50' in pencil. A fine, richly-inked impression on off-white, wove paper; the full sh...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Alexander Liberman CARTELLA Print
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Alexander Liberman (Ukrainian/American, 1912-1999) Marking(s); notes: signed; ed. 27/34; 1976 Materials: paper Dimensions (H, W, D): 23.5"h, 15"w; 26.2...
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1970s Modern Abstract Prints

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Offset

(tariff free*) Sans titre, Derrière le miroir
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Paper Size: 15 x 22 inches, with centerfold, as issued. Notes: From Derrière le miroir, N° 113, published ...
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1950s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Alfred Manessier, The Red Spot, from Memories and Portraits of Artists, 1972
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Alfred Manessier (1911–1993), titled La tache rouge (The Red Spot), originates from the 1972 edition published by Editions A. C. Mazo et Cie., Paris, in ...
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1970s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

African Idol — American Modernism
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Robert Vale Faro, untitled (African Idol), serigraph, c. 1940, edition 6. Signed in pencil. A fine impression, with fresh colors, on buff wove paper; the full sheet with margins(5/8 to 1 3/8 inches), in excellent condition. Very rare. Matted to museum standards, unframed. Image size 8 3/4 x 6 inches (222 x 152 mm); sheet size 11 x 7 1/2 inches (279 x 192 mm). ABOUT THE ARTIST Robert Vale Faro (1902-1988) was a well-known modernist architect and artist associated with the Chicago Bauhaus. He received his degree in architecture and design from the Armour Institute in Chicago and worked at L'Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Paris, from 1924-27, where he was influenced by Harry Kurt Bieg and Le Corbusier. Upon his return to Chicago, Faro worked with the important modernist Chicago architects George and William Keck under Louis Sullivan. Faro founded the avant-garde printmaking group Vanguard in 1945. The group counted Atelier 17 artists Stanley William Hayter, Sue Fuller, and Anne Ryan as New York members and Francine...
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1940s Modern Abstract Prints

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Screen

CONRAD MARCA-RELLI Limited ed. Etching Aquatint American Modern, Contemporary
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Conrad Marca Relli - Composition V Date of creation: 1977 Medium: Etching and aquatint on Gvarro paper Edition: 75 + AP + HC Size: 56 x 76 cm Condition: In very good conditions and n...
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1970s Modern Abstract Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

Pleni Luna
Located in Miami, FL
Wifredo Lam (19123) Pleni Luna Lithograph in pearl japan paper 1974 25 x 19 in
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20th Century Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Composition sur fond jaune
Located in Palo Alto, CA
utting a new spin on one of his favorite subjects, Léger here depicts tree trunks and logs as objects in space rather than related to the ground. The gnarled branches form an abstract still-life composition, twisting and turning in unanticipated directions. The earthy browns, greens, and yellows contrast with the bold black outlines. The logs appear as though arranged on a platter, presented to the viewer for contemplation. An intriguing aspect of this piece is the tiny box...
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1950s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Nicolas de Stael, Untitled, from XXe siecle, 1959 (after)
By Nicolas de Staël
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph and pochoir after Nicolas de Stael (1914–1955), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the album XXe siecle, Nouvelle serie, XXIe Annee, No. 12, Mai-Juin 1959, ...
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1950s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

"Indianapolis Museum of Art Inaugural Exhibitions", Color Silkscreen, Signed
Located in Detroit, MI
"Indianapolis Museum of Art Inaugural Exhibitions", 25 October 1970, is an eye popping large bold colorful geometric abstract silk screen. It is signed on the lower right. Robert Indiana, one of the preeminent figures in American art since the 1960s, played a central role in the development of assemblage art, hard-edge painting, Pop art, Neo-Dada, American Modernism and Modern Art. A self-proclaimed “American painter of signs,” Indiana created a highly original body of work that explores American identity, personal history, and the power of abstraction and language, establishing an important legacy that resonates in the work of many contemporary artists such as Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Roy Lectenstein, David Hockney, Romero Britto, Richard Hamilton and Robert Rauschenberg who make the written word a central element of their oeuvre. Robert Indiana was born Robert Clark in New Castle, Indiana on September 13, 1928. Adopted as an infant, he spent his childhood moving frequently throughout his namesake state. At 14 he moved to Indianapolis in order to attend Arsenal Technical High School, known for its strong arts curriculum. After graduating he spent three years in the U.S. Air Force and then studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, the Skowhegan School of Sculpture and Painting in Maine, and the Edinburgh College of Art in Scotland. In 1956, two years after moving to New York, Indiana met Ellsworth Kelly, and upon his recommendation took up residence in Coenties Slip, where a community of artists that would come to include Kelly, Agnes Martin, James Rosenquist, and Jack Youngerman had studios. Indiana, like some of his fellow artists, scavenged the area’s abandoned warehouses for materials, creating sculptural assemblages from old wooden beams, rusted metal wheels, and other remnants of the shipping trade that had thrived in Coenties Slip. The discovery of 19th century brass stencils led to the incorporation of brightly colored numbers and short emotionally charged words onto these sculptures as well as canvases, and became the basis of his new painterly vocabulary. Although acknowledged as a leader of Pop, Indiana distinguished himself from his Pop peers by addressing important social and political issues and incorporating profound historical and literary references into his works. In 1964 Indiana accepted Philip Johnson’s invitation to design a new work for the New York State Pavilion at the New York World’s Fair, creating a 20-foot EAT sign...
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1970s Modern Abstract Prints

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Paper, Ink, Screen

Alberto Giacometti, Annette, from Prints from the Mourlot Press, 1964
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Alberto Giacometti (1901–1966), titled Annette, from the album Prints from the Mourlot Press, exhibition sponsored by the French Embassy, circulated by t...
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1960s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Chillida - Collage Abstract Mid Century
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Collage by Eduardo Chillida is a limited edition lithograph, expertly printed on Stonehenge Super White mat finish paper and published by ARTE in Paris in 1995. This print features a...
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2010s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

"Somber Planet"
Located in Astoria, NY
Manfred Schwartz (American, b. Poland, 1909-1970), "Somber Planet", Lithograph on Paper, mid 20th century, signed in pencil and with the artist's signature stamped lower right, unfra...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Prints

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Paper, Lithograph

Hotchpotch - Original Handsigned Lithograph
Located in Paris, IDF
Joan Gardy Artigas Hotchpotch Original Lithograph Handsigned Justified H.C (Hors Commerce) On Velum 59 x 76 m (c. 24 x 30 inch) Excellent Condition
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1970s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Rivulets in Red
Located in Astoria, NY
Manfred Schwartz (American, b. Poland, 1909-1970), Rivulets in Red, Lithograph on Paper, mid 20th century, numbered edition "20/30" lower left, signed in pencil and with artist’s sig...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Prints

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Paper, Lithograph

Paul Klee, Figure of the Oriental Theater, 1941 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite silkscreen after Paul Klee (1879–1940), titled Figur des Orientalischen Theaters (Figure of the Oriental Theater), from the album Paul Klee, Paintings Watercolors 1913...
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1940s Modern Abstract Prints

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Screen

The Prayer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"The Prayer" by Alexej von Jawlensky was painted in 1923. The work is a prime example of Expressionism, specifically influenced by German Expressionism and abstract spiritualism. "Th...
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1980s Modern Abstract Prints

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Offset

The Prayer
The Prayer
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Pierre Soulages, Plate No. 12, from Painters of Today, 1962 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite heliogravure after Pierre Soulages (1919–2022), titled Planche No. 12 (Plate No. 12), from the folio Pierre Soulages, Peintres d'aujourd'hui (Pierre Soulages, Painters...
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1960s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Joan Miro, Woman II/VI, from Women, 1965
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite heliogravure by Joan Miro (1893–1983), titled Femme II/VI (Woman II/VI), from the folio Joan Miro, Femmes (Women), originates from the 1965 edition published and print...
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1960s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

"Flowering Moon"
Located in Astoria, NY
Manfred Schwartz (American, b. Poland, 1909-1970), "Flowering Moon", Lithograph on Paper, mid 20th century, reclining figure in blue, numbered edition "9/70" lower left, signed in pe...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Prints

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Paper, Lithograph

Francis Bacon, Portrait of George Dyer Staring at Blind-Cord, 1966 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph after Francis Bacon (1909–1992), titled Portrait of George Dyer Staring at Blind-Cord, originates from the historic 1966 folio Derriere le Miroir, No. 162. ...
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1960s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

1963 Venezuelan Modernist Mixed Media Photo Print Mateo Manaure Photograph Art
Located in Surfside, FL
1963 Mixed Media by Mateo Manaure (Venezuelan, 1926-2018) Frame: 12.25" X 15.25" Image: 11" X 13.75" Hand signed Thought provoking abstract, mixed media modern graphic art Not sure of the exact technique but it seems photo based. Mateo Manaure (11926 – 2018) was a Venezuelan modern artist. In Venezuela he is considered a master of modernist abstractionism, and is known for his works in the University City of Caracas and for creating the largest glass murals in the world. Mateo Manaure was born on 18 October 1926 in Uracoa, in Monagas state. Between 1941 and 1946 he studied at the Escuela de Artes Plásticas y Artes Aplicadas under the instruction of Antonio Edmundo Monsanto. Here, he studied graphic arts in the workshop of Pedro Ángel González, to whom he was an assistant. He also began participating in the artist salon of the Museo Bellas Artes in Caracas. In 1947 he won the inaugural National Prize for Plastic Arts and traveled to Paris. He made a trip back to Caracas the next year to work with the Taller Libre de Arte, before returning to Paris in 1950 and being involved with the artistic movement of Los disidentes. (The Dissidents), a coalition of Venezuelan artists (active from 1945-50) that also included -Jesús Rafael Soto, Narciso Debourg, Alejandro Otero, Pascual Navarro, Rubén Núñez, Nena Palacios, J.M. Guillermos Péres, Alirio Oramas, Luis Guevara Moreno, Aime Battistini, Armando Barrios, Omar Carreño (refer to lot 222), and Carlos Gonzáles Bogen. Through their journal of the same name and their accompanying radical manifesto No (1950), Los Disidentes championed a progressive vision, that eschewed the conservative academicism embodied by the Escuela de Artes Plásticas and the Escuela Paisajista in Caracas, and in its place advocated for experimentation and geometric abstraction. Upon his return to Caracas in 1952, Manaure set out in earnest to put these ideas into practice and found an immediate affinity with the modernist project unfolding so indicative of that era's unprecedented growth and development. The latter was most evident in the architectural and public art works designed by the legendary modernist architect Carlos Raúl Villanueva, whose Cuidad Universitaria, the main campus of the Central University of Venezuela, is considered a landmark of city planning and architecture. Villanueva commissioned Manaure to execute several murals, painted wood reliefs, and stained glass windows for Ciudad Universitaria all reflective of the young artist's newly adapted aesthetic. By 1956, the year both of these works were painted, Manaure was a leading figure of the abstractionist movement, exhibiting abroad at the Venice Biennial and locally at the Museo de Bellas Artes. His geometric abstraction painting infuse his compositions with a kinetic power and lyrical sensibility. Manaure's desire to evoke a sense of the local or regional amid the universal. He returned to Caracas in 1952 to found the Galería Cuatro Muros with Carlos González Bogan, and gave the first exhibition of abstract art in Venezuela. He also began collaborating with architect Carlos Raúl Villanueva, first on the University City of Caracas, to which he contributed 26 works of art and was "promoted" to art supervisor of the campus, and then to other public spaces like the redesign of the neighborhood of 23 de Enero. For the next several years, Manaure continued to develop within abstract art, which made up the Venezuelan artistic avant-garde of that time. He later returned to more traditional graphic art forms, especially lithograph prints, though still did some work in abstract expression. He is a Venezuelan Latin American art Master along with Gego, Lia Bermudez, Alejandro Colina, Narciso Debourg, Alejandro Otero, Gerd Leufert, Armando Reverón, Braulio Salazar, Jesús Rafael Soto and Martín Tovar y Tovar. His work was included in the MoMA show Sur moderno, Journeys of Abstraction— Patricia Phelps de Cisneros. It included artists: Israeli, Yaacov Agam, Brazilian, Lina Bo Bardi, Hércules...
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1960s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph, Mixed Media

"Celestial"
Located in Astoria, NY
Manfred Schwartz (American, b. Poland, 1909-1970), "Celestial", Lithograph on Paper, mid 20th century, colorful swirling stars, marked "artist's proof" lower left, signed in pencil a...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Prints

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Paper, Lithograph

Eduardo Chillida, Homage to Georges Braque, from Derriere le Miroir, 1964
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Eduardo Chillida (1924–2002), titled Sans titre (Untitled), originates from the 1964 folio Derriere le Miroir, Nos. 144–145–146, L’Hommage a Georges Braque (Tribute to Georges Braque). Published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, under the direction of Aime Maeght, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, this composition exemplifies Chillida’s mastery of spatial balance and sculptural abstraction. In Sans titre, Chillida translates his distinctive exploration of mass and void into two dimensions, creating an interplay of dense form and open space that mirrors the structural poetry of his sculpture and a heartfelt tribute to Braque, “Learning to fly down here — to Braque, master, friend, inventor of birds.” The composition conveys a sense of weight and stillness, embodying the meditative precision for which Chillida is renowned. Executed on velin paper, this lithograph measures 15 x 22 inches (38.1 x 55.9 cm), with centerfold, as issued. Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. The edition captures Chillida’s unique sensitivity to form and rhythm within a printed medium, reflecting the same architectural strength that defines his sculptural practice. Artwork Details: Artist: Eduardo Chillida (1924–2002) Title: Sans titre (Untitled), from Derriere le Miroir, Nos. 144–145–146, L’Hommage a Georges Braque (Tribute to Georges Braque), 1964 Medium: Lithograph on velin paper Dimensions: 15 x 22 inches (38.1 x 55.9 cm), with centerfold, as issued Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued Date: 1964 Publisher: Maeght Editeur, Paris Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the 1964 folio Derriere le Miroir, Nos. 144–145–146, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris Notes: Excerpted from the folio (translated from French): Taken from this special issue of “Behind the Mirror,” CCCL examples on velin de Rives were numbered, constituting the original edition of L’Hommage a Georges Braque. These deluxe examples also included an etching based on Trois oiseaux sur fond violet. The lithographs for this issue were printed in the ateliers of Maeght Editeur, Levallois. The text was printed by Fequet et Baudier, typographers. Finished printing May 13, 1964. About the Publication: Derriere le Miroir (translated as "Behind the Mirror") was an iconic French art periodical published from 1946 to 1982 by Maeght Editeur, one of the most influential art publishers of the 20th century. Founded by Aime Maeght in Paris, the publication was conceived as a visual and literary collaboration between leading modern artists, poets, and critics. Each issue functioned as both an exhibition catalogue and a work of art in itself—featuring original lithographs printed directly from the artists' stones or plates, alongside essays, poems, and critical commentary. Over the course of 36 years, Derriere le Miroir produced more than 250 issues and showcased an extraordinary roster of artists including Henri Matisse, Marc Chagall, Joan Miro, Georges Braque, Alexander Calder, Fernand Leger, Pierre Bonnard, Alberto Giacometti, Eduardo Chillida, Ellsworth Kelly, Francis Bacon, Paul Rebeyrolle, Claude Garache, Antoni Tapies, Bram van Velde, Pierre Alechinsky, Pol Bury, Shusaku Arakawa, and Gerard Titus-Carmel. Printed in the ateliers of Mourlot, Arte, and Imprimerie Moderne du Lion, the periodical set new standards for quality in color lithography, combining fine art printing with elegant typography and poetic text. Beyond its visual brilliance, Derriere le Miroir also became a cultural chronicle of postwar European modernism. Each issue coincided with exhibitions held at Galerie Maeght, providing a collectible and widely accessible record of groundbreaking shows. Its integration of image, text, and philosophy created a dialogue between art and literature that elevated the modern art book to new aesthetic heights. Today, Derriere le Miroir remains one of the most sought-after and historically significant art publications, prized by collectors and scholars alike for its craftsmanship, influence, and its role in defining the visual language of 20th-century modernism. The Maeght Foundation in Saint-Paul-de-Vence continues to honor this legacy through exhibitions and archival preservation of the series, affirming Derriere le Miroir's enduring place in the history of modern art and fine art publishing. About the Artist: Eduardo Chillida (1924–2002) was a Spanish Basque sculptor and printmaker internationally celebrated for his monumental abstract works that explore the interplay between form, space, and material. Renowned for his mastery of iron, steel, stone, and concrete, Chillida created sculptural compositions that evoke both architectural strength and poetic balance, reflecting his lifelong dialogue between the physical and the spiritual. Emerging in postwar Europe, his art stands alongside that of the great modern masters—Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Alexander Calder, Marc Chagall, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Georges Braque, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray—whose revolutionary approaches to form and perception shaped 20th-century art. Chillida’s work embodies a profound sense of harmony, rooted in the landscapes and philosophies of his native Basque Country, while maintaining a universal resonance. Exhibited internationally and collected by major institutions including MoMA, the Guggenheim, the Tate, and the Centre Pompidou, his sculptures and works on paper continue to command global acclaim. The highest price ever paid for an Eduardo Chillida artwork is approximately $4.1 million USD, achieved in 2022 at Christie’s Paris for Buscando la Luz IV (2001). Eduardo Chillida Sans titre, Chillida Derriere le Miroir, Chillida Maeght...
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1960s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Variation 4, Vol. I
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Katherine S. Dreier, 'Variation 4, Vol. I' from '1 to 40 Variations', lithograph with pochoir and hand-coloring, 1934, edition 65. Stenciled signature and date, lower right. Annotate...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Prints

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Watercolor, Lithograph, Stencil

Trois Rythmes Egyptiens III
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Pierre Marie Brisson (French, born 1955) Title: Trois Rythmes Egyptiens III Year: 1985 Medium: Carborundum color etching with embossing and hand embellishment. Edition: Numbe...
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Late 20th Century Modern Abstract Prints

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Etching

Wassily Kandinsky, Untitled, from Derriere le miroir, 1969 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph after Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 179, originates from the 1969 edition published by...
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1960s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Sonia Delaunay, Plate No. 22, from Compositions, Colors, Ideas, 1930 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph and pochoir after Sonia Delaunay (1885–1979), titled Planche No. 22 (Plate No. 22), from the folio Compositions, couleurs, idees, Sonia Delaunay (Compositio...
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1930s Modern Abstract Prints

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Stencil

Paul Delvaux, Confidences, from Memories and Portraits of Artists, 1972
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Paul Delvaux (1897–1994), titled Confidences, originates from the 1972 edition published by Editions A. C. Mazo et Cie., Paris, in collaboration with Leo...
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1970s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Pierre Tal-Coat, Untitled, from Derrière le miroir
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Pierre Tal-Coat (1905–1985), titled Sans titre (Untitled), originates from the historic 1982 folio Derriere le Miroir, No. 250, Hommage a Aime et Marguer...
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1980s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Mark Tobey, Autumn, from Painters of Today, 1961 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite heliogravure after Mark Tobey (1890–1976), titled L'automne (Autumn), from the folio Mark Tobey, Peintres d'aujourd'hui (Mark Tobey, Painters of Today), originates fro...
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1960s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Wassily Kandinsky, Reciprocal Agreement, from Derriere le miroir, 1969 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph after Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944), titled Accord reciproque (Reciprocal Agreement), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 179, originates from the 1969 e...
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1960s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Meidosems
Located in Roma, IT
First book illustrated by Michaux. Edition of 296 copies including 12 lithographs by Michaux. One of the 250 copies on Pur Fil Johannot. Original slipcase on beige cardboard and insi...
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1940s Modern Abstract Prints

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Paper, Lithograph

Andre Lanskoy, Counterattack, from Painters of Today, 1960 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite heliogravure after Andre Lanskoy (1902–1976), titled Contre-attaque (Counterattack), from the folio Andre Lanskoy, Peintres d'aujourd'hui (Andre Lanskoy, Painters of T...
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1960s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

El Ultimo Viaje Del Buque Fantasma
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled, El Ultimo Viaje Del Buque Fantasma, 1976, created to honor Gabriel Garcia Marquez writing of the same title, is an original color l...
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1970s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Wassily Kandinsky, Oriental, from XXe siecle, 1975 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite woodcut after Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944), titled Orientalisches (Oriental), from the album XXe Siecle Paris, Hommage a Wassily Kandinsky, originates from the 1975 e...
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1970s Modern Abstract Prints

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Woodcut

Bernard Buffet, The Umbels, from Memories and Portraits of Artists, 1972
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Bernard Buffet (1928–1999), titled Les ombelles (The Umbels), originates from the 1972 edition published by Editions A. C. Mazo et Cie., Paris, in collab...
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1970s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

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