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Period: 1950s
Jules Pascin, Manolita, from Pascin, 1954 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph after Jules Pascin (1885–1930), titled Manolita, from the album Pascin, originates from the 1954 edition published by Editions du livre, Monte-Carlo, under the direction of Andre Sauret, Editeur, Monte-Carlo, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, March 3, 1954. Manolita captures Pascin’s delicate mastery of line and his profound sensitivity to the human form, embodying the poetic lyricism and emotional intimacy that define his work. Executed as a lithograph on grand velin Renage paper, this work measures 9.5 x 12.25 inches. Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of Mourlot Freres, Paris, and the exceptional production standards of Editions du livre, Monte-Carlo. Artwork Details: Artist: After Jules Pascin (1885–1930) Title: Manolita, from the album Pascin Medium: Lithograph on grand velin Renage paper Dimensions: 9.5 x 12.25 inches (24.1 x 31.1 cm) Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1954 Publisher: Editions du livre, Monte-Carlo, under the direction of Andre Sauret, Editeur, Monte-Carlo Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the album Pascin, published by Editions du livre, Monte-Carlo, 1954 Notes: Excerpted from the album (translated from French), This album, published under the direction of Andre Sauret, was completed on March 3, 1954. The color plates were executed in the workshops of Mourlot Freres, lithographes, in Paris. Typography of L'Imprimerie Union. The original etchings attached to the C head examples were printed on Roger Lacouriere's presses. The total edition was drawn in MM examples, decomposing as follows: C examples numbered from I to C with III original etchings, MCM examples from CI to MM. About the Publication: Pascin, published in Monte-Carlo in 1954 under the direction of Andre Sauret and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, stands as one of the most refined tributes to the artist’s oeuvre within the distinguished postwar series of French art albums. The album combines impeccable lithographic craftsmanship with scholarly presentation, highlighting the poetic subtlety and expressive line central to Pascin’s artistic legacy. Printed on grand velin Renage paper, the publication exemplifies the collaboration between Sauret and Mourlot that defined a generation of fine art editions, uniting artists, printers, and publishers dedicated to preserving the vitality of modern art in print. The album reflects the technical mastery of Mourlot’s atelier—celebrated for its work with Picasso, Matisse, Chagall, Braque, and Léger—while reinforcing Editions du livre’s commitment to producing luxurious, museum-quality publications that captured the spirit and emotion of twentieth-century masters. As a fine art album, Pascin occupies a central place among mid-century European art editions, representing both a celebration of the artist’s humanistic vision and a testament to the collaborative artistry that sustained modern printmaking. About the Artist: Jules Pascin (1885–1930) was a Bulgarian-born French painter and draftsman whose exquisite sensitivity, refined draftsmanship, and poetic vision made him one of the most evocative and influential figures of early modern art. Known as “the Prince of Montparnasse,” Pascin became a central figure of the Ecole de Paris and a defining presence in the bohemian world of early 20th-century Paris. Born Julius Mordecai Pincas in Vidin, Bulgaria, to a wealthy Sephardic Jewish family, he studied in Vienna and Munich before moving to Paris in 1905, where he quickly established himself among the leading modernists of his era, including Pablo Picasso, Amedeo Modigliani, Chaim Soutine, Georges Braque, and Marc Chagall. Deeply influenced by Edgar Degas, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, and Paul Cezanne, Pascin created paintings and drawings distinguished by their delicate lines, soft tonal harmonies, and psychological depth. His nudes, portraits, and scenes of Parisian cafe life radiate an atmosphere of quiet intimacy and emotional nuance, capturing the fragility and beauty of human existence. Unlike contemporaries such as Picasso, Joan Miro, Salvador Dali, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, and Man Ray, who pushed toward abstraction and surrealism, Pascin remained devoted to figuration, exploring the subtleties of light, gesture, and emotion with unmatched tenderness. His works express sensuality without artifice, revealing the vulnerability and inner life of his subjects through line and color that seem to breathe with human feeling. His studio became a gathering place for artists and writers such as Ernest Hemingway, Henry Miller, and Anais Nin, who admired his introspection and his ability to translate psychological complexity into visual poetry. Though his life was marked by emotional turbulence and melancholy, his art radiated a timeless empathy that transcended style, influencing later artists including Balthus, Lucian Freud, Francis Bacon, Egon Schiele, and Eric Fischl, who drew inspiration from his fusion of sensuality, sensitivity, and psychological depth. Today, his works are held in major institutions including the Centre Pompidou, Musee d’Orsay, Tate Modern, and the Museum of Modern Art in New York, where they continue to resonate for their humanism and grace. Standing alongside Picasso, Calder, Giacometti, Dali, Miro, Kandinsky, Duchamp, and Man Ray, Jules Pascin helped define the emotional vocabulary of modern painting, and his legacy endures as one of the most intimate and humanist voices of his century. The highest auction record for Jules Pascin was achieved by Portrait de jeune fille en robe rouge sur fond bleu (1928), which sold for $2,950,500 USD at Sotheby’s, New York, on May 8, 2008, confirming his enduring reputation as one of the most refined, psychologically profound, and collectible artists of modern art history. Jules Pascin Manolita Pascin Editions du livre Monte-Carlo 1954 lithograph...
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Modern 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

"Frontispice pour la Lithographie en Couleurs" lithograph
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: multi-stone color lithograph (after the original Bonnard lithograph). Printed in 1952 on Renage paper at the Mourlot atelier in faithful recreation of the original. According...
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Fauvist 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Original Nantua son Lac vintage French travel poster
Located in Spokane, WA
Original, smaller format size, NANTUA SON LAC. Archival linen-backed original lithograph, excellent condition, ready to ship or frame. Grade A. This poster promotes mini-golf, v...
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American Modern 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

The Smile of the Flamboyant Wings - Surrealism Spanish 1954
Located in London, GB
This lithograph in colours is hand signed in pencil by the artist "Miró" at lower right corner. It is also hand numbered in pencil 199 from the edition of 400, at the lower left cor...
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Surrealist 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Original 1957 poster for the Musée National d’Art Moderne in Paris
Located in PARIS, FR
This stunning original 1957 poster was created for the Musée National d’Art Moderne in Paris to celebrate the pioneering work of Robert Delaunay, one of the founding figures of Orphi...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Lithograph

"Les Peintres Temoins de leur Temps" lithograph poster
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: lithograph (after the original lithograph poster). "Les Peintres Temoins de leur Temps" (Painters as Witnesses of their Times). During the late 1940's and throughout the 1950...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

"Estampes Livres" lithograph poster
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: lithograph (after the original lithograph poster for the Maeght Gallery). During the late 1940's and throughout the 1950's, Georges Braque created a series of posters at the ...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Henri Matisse, Study for The White Feathers, 1954 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite heliogravure after Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Etude pour Les Plumes Blanches (Study for The White Feathers), from the album Portraits par Henri Matisse (Portrai...
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Fauvist 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

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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Modern 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph, Stencil

Henri Matisse Nu Bleu I, Original Lithograph Published 1958
Located in London, GB
Henri Matisse, Nu Bleu I Printed by Mourlot Freres for Verve Vol IX Nos 35/36, published by Tériade under the title ‘The Last Works of Henri Matisse’ Presente...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Henri Matisse, Women and Monkeys, from Verve, Revue Artistique, 1958 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph after Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Femmes et Singes (Women and Monkeys), from Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. IX, No. 35–36, originates fro...
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Modern 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

(after) Jules Pascin - "La Dame en vert" lithograph
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: lithograph (after the painting). Printed in Paris in 1954 at the atelier of Mourlot Frères in an edition of 2000. Sheet size: 12 1/4 x 9 1/2 inches (315 x 245 mm). Signed in ...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

original lithograph
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1951 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1951 Spr...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Georges Braque, Bird on Background of X, from XXe Siecle, 1958
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Georges Braque (1882–1963), titled Oiseau sur fond de X (Bird on Background of X), from the album XXe Siecle, Nouvelle serie N°11 (double), Noel 1958, or...
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Cubist 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Harlequin Venitienne, Impressionist Lithograph by Raoul Dufy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Raoul Dufy, French (1877 - 1953) - Harlequin Venitienne, Year: circa 1950, Medium: Lithograph, signed in the plate, Image Size: 23 x 17.5 inches, Size: 25.5 x 18.5 in. (64.77 x 4...
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Impressionist 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

original woodcut
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original woodcut. Executed for the second volume (1956-57) of the very rare Documenti d'Arte d'Oggi, published in Milan by Groupe Espace. Size: 12 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches (318 x 2...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Woodcut

original lithograph
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1953 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1953 Spr...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Woman with Vine Branch, 1951 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph after Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841–1919), titled Femme au cep de vigne (Woman with Vine Branch), from the album Les Lithographies de Renoir (The Lithographs ...
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Impressionist 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Marc Chagall, Rachel Steals Her Father’s Idols, Drawings for the Bible, 1956
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Rachel derobe les Idoles de son Pere (Rachel Steals Her Father’s Idols), from Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Drawings for the Bible), Verve: Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. VIII, No. 33–34, originates from the September 1956 issue published by Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, under the direction of Teriade, Editeur, Paris, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1956. This poignant and symbolic composition illustrates the biblical episode in which Rachel secretly takes her father Laban’s household idols, an act that represents both defiance and devotion. Chagall’s interpretation imbues the scene with mystery and spiritual complexity, transforming it into a meditation on faith, transformation, and the tension between tradition and revelation. With his characteristic use of fluid lines and emotional resonance, Chagall elevates this intimate moment into a timeless vision of courage and divine purpose. The piece forms part of Chagall’s celebrated series of lithographs and drawings created for Dessins Pour La Bible, a monumental project uniting art, scripture, and mysticism in one of the artist’s most important achievements. Executed as a lithograph on velin du Marais paper, this work measures 14 x 10.5 inches (35.56 x 26.67 cm). Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the superb craftsmanship of the Mourlot Freres atelier, renowned for its collaborations with the greatest modern masters of the 20th century. Artwork Details: Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985) Title: Rachel derobe les Idoles de son Pere (Rachel Steals Her Father’s Idols), from Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Drawings for the Bible), Verve: Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. VIII, No. 33–34, September 1956 Medium: Lithograph on velin du Marais paper Dimensions: 14 x 10.5 inches (35.56 x 26.67 cm) Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1956 Publisher: Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, under the direction of Teriade, Editeur, Paris Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Catalogue raisonne references: Cain, Julien, and Fernand Mourlot. Chagall Lithographe. Andre Sauret, Editeur, 1960, illustrations 117–46. Cramer, Patrick, and Meret Meyer. Marc Chagall: Catalogue Raisonne Des Livres Illustrés. P. Cramer ed., 1995, illustration 25. Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Drawings for the Bible), Verve: Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. VIII, No. 33–34, published by Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, 1956 Notes: Excerpted from the album (translated from French), This double issue of Verve is dedicated to the full reproduction in heliogravure of the one hundred-five plates etched by Marc Chagall, between 1930 and 1955, for the illustration of the Bible. The artist composed especially for the present work, sixteen lithographs in color and twelve in black, as well as the cover and the title page. This volume was completed and printed on September 10, 1956, by the Master Printers Draeger Freres for heliogravure, and by Mourlot Freres for lithography. About the Publication: Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Drawings for the Bible), published as Verve Vol. VIII, No. 33–34 in September 1956, represents one of the crowning achievements of Chagall’s lifelong dialogue with the sacred. Conceived and directed by the visionary publisher Teriade and printed by the master lithographers Mourlot Freres, the issue features thirty-four color lithographs and numerous black-and-white drawings inspired by biblical figures and stories. Chagall’s works for this edition unite text and image in a luminous meditation on divine creation, moral struggle, and spiritual renewal, imbued with his signature dreamlike symbolism and radiant color. Produced in postwar Paris, this landmark publication reaffirmed the enduring union of art and faith, establishing Dessins Pour La Bible as one of the most important illustrated works of the 20th century. 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 Rachel...
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Expressionist 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Portrait of a Man, Expressionist Etching by Kathe Kollwitz
Located in Long Island City, NY
Untitled - Portrait of a Man Kathe Kollwitz German (1867–1945) Portfolio: Kathe Kollwitz: Acht Originalradierungen Etching, publisher blindstamp lower right corner Image Size: 11 x...
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Expressionist 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Etching

"Haute Ecole" lithograph
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: lithograph (after the colored pencil drawing). Printed in Paris in 1952 by Mourlot Freres in an edition of 1500. The total sheet (including margins) measures 12 1/8 x 9 1/4 i...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

1957 original advertising poster for Ricard - French pastis brand
Located in PARIS, FR
The 1957 original advertising poster for Ricard presents an iconic image of leisure and conviviality associated with the popular French pastis brand. This poster likely aimed to capt...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Lithograph

"Le malade" lithograph
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: lithograph (after the drawing). Printed in Paris in 1951 at the atelier Dreux-Barry in an edition of 1000. Sheet size: 12 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches (310 x 235 mm). Signed in the pla...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Original vintage poster celebrating Mercedes-Benz’s victory at the 24H Le Mans
Located in PARIS, FR
The original vintage poster celebrating Mercedes-Benz’s double victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans is a dynamic tribute to one of the brand’s most iconic moments in motorsport history. Featuring the legendary Mercedes-Benz Typ 300 SL, the poster highlights the triumph of Lang-Riess in first place and Helfrich-Niedermayr in second, marking a dominant performance at the world’s most famous endurance race. Rendered in a striking black-and-white illustration, the artwork captures the speed, intensity, and drama of the race. The perspective places the viewer directly behind the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL as it speeds down the track, its sleek, aerodynamic design cutting through the night. A race official is seen holding a lap board, reinforcing the sense of movement and competition. The hand-drawn style conveys the raw energy of endurance racing, where precision engineering and human determination combine for victory. The typography emphasizes the "double victoire" in bold blue, underscoring the unprecedented achievement. The mention of a new distance record of 3,733.780 km in 24 hours further highlights the engineering excellence of the 300 SL, a car that would go on to become one of the most celebrated sports cars in history. This poster is a rare and valuable collectible, not only for motorsport and automotive enthusiasts but also for lovers of mid-century racing memorabilia...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Lithograph

Tribute to Cezanne : the Apples - Lithograph
Located in Paris, IDF
Georges BRAQUE Tribute to Cezanne : the Apples, c. 1955 Lithograph and stencil (Jacomet workshop) Printed signature in the plate On light vellum 39...
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Cubist 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph, Stencil

lithograph for Carnet Californie
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: lithograph (after the the sketch). Executed as a sketchbook drawing during the middle 1950's and subsequently made available by Picasso for publication as a lithograph. This ...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

original lithograph
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Executed for the second volume (1956-57) of very rare Documenti d'Arte d'Oggi, published in Milan by Groupe Espace. Size: 12 3/4 x 8 1/2 inches (323 x 22...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Original DAHLIAS DOMAINE DE SCEAUX vintage French poster, linen backed
Located in Spokane, WA
Original French vintage poster: DAHLIAS DOMAINE DE SCEAUX. Linen backed in very good condition. Ready to frame. Artist: Touchagues Timeless French Elegance: Featuring the ic...
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American Impressionist 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

original lithograph
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1951 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1951 Spr...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

(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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Modern 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

La Création de l Homme, Bible.
Located in OPOLE, PL
Marc Chagall (1887-1985) - La Création de l'Homme Etching from 1958. Edition of 40/100. Signed ‘M. Ch.’ (as issued) Enhanced with watercolour by the artist. Dimensions of work: ...
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Symbolist 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Watercolor, Etching

"Terres de Grand Feu" original lithograph
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1956 for the art revue Derriere le Miroir (issue number 87-88-89) and published in Paris by Maeght. Size: 15 x 21 3/4 inches (380 x 555 mm). T...
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Surrealist 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

"Oeurve Grave" lithograph poster
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: lithograph (after the original lithograph poster). During the late 1940's and throughout the 1950's, Marc Chagall created a series of posters at the atelier of Mourlot Freres...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Alberto Giacometti, The Walking Man, from Derriere le miroir, 1957 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph after Alberto Giacometti (1901–1966), titled L'Homme qui marche (The Walking Man), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 98, originates from the 1957 editi...
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Modern 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

"Tragedie - Comedie" lithograph poster
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: lithograph (after the original lithograph poster). This poster was executed in 1956 by Raoul Dufy at the atelier of Mourlot Freres. The lithograph offered here was printed by...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

"Madeleine" lithograph
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: lithograph. This lithograph (after the Vlaminck painting) was printed in Paris in 1958 by the Mourlot atelier, and published by Andre Sauret in an edition of 2000. The image ...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

1954 original exhibition poster for the exhibition Peintres Lithographes
Located in PARIS, FR
This 1954 original exhibition poster, printed by the renowned Mourlot Studios, was created for the exhibition Peintres Lithographes: De Manet et Toulouse-Lautrec à Matisse et Picasso...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Lithograph

original lithograph
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1951 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1951 Spr...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Marino Marini, Untitled, from XXe Siecle, 1955
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Marino Marini (1901–1980), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the album XXe Siecle, Nouvelle serie, No. 5 (double), Juin 1955, originates from the 1955 e...
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Modern 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

original lithograph
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1951 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1951 Spr...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

original lithograph
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1951 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1951 Spr...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Marc Chagall, Lovers in the Moonlight, from Tales of Boccaccio, 1950
Located in Southampton, NY
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...
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Located in Roma, IT
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in PARIS, FR
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Located in Paris, IDF
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Located in Henderson, NV
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