1950s Prints and Multiples

Bathed in Mediterranean light and rendered in the bold, clean style of mid-century modernism, this circa 1950 original travel poster invites you to the idyllic island of Bendor, just...

This exquisite lithograph after Alberto Giacometti (1901–1966), titled Femme assise (Seated Woman), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 65, originates from the 1954 edition publis...

This exquisite lithograph after Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841–1919), titled Ambroise Vollard, from the album Les Lithographies de Renoir (The Lithographs of Renoir), originates from th...

This exquisite etching after Joan Miro (1893–1983), titled L'Aigrette (The Egret), from the folio Derriere le miroir, 10 Ans d'Edition 1946–1956, No. 92–93, originates from the 1956 ...

This exquisite heliogravure after Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Mademoiselle Jacqueline Matisse (Miss Jacqueline Matisse), from the album Portraits par Henri Matisse (Portraits b...

This circa 1950 original poster by Albert Brénet was created for the Société Navale de l'Ouest, promoting maritime travel and trade along the West African coast. Known for his master...

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph was printed in 1955 for the "Improvisations" portfolio, and published by the Artists Equity Association of New York in an edition of 2000...

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph was printed in 1958 for the "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 19...

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1956 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 inche...

Untitled is a modern artwork realized by Bernard Buffet (Parigi 1928-Tourtour 1999) in 1954. Mixed colored lithograph. Includes frame: 84 x 70 cm Signature, date and edition on pl...

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph was printed in 1958 for the "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 19...

Original vintage French movie poster: THE PRODIGAL SON; Le Fils Prodigue. Rare linen-backed poster Stars: Lana Turner and Edmund Purdom, Louis Calhern, Audrey Dalton, Neville Brand, James Mitchell...

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph was printed in 1955 for the "Improvisations" portfolio, and published by the Artists Equity Association of New York in an edition of 2000...

This exquisite lithograph after Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841–1919), titled Le chapeau epingle, etat du noir (The Pinned Hat, Black State), from the album Les Lithographies de Renoir (...

This exquisite lithograph after Maurice de Vlaminck (1876–1958), titled La Maladrerie sous la neige (The Maladrerie in the Snow), from the album Vlaminck, originates from the 1958 ed...

This exquisite lithograph after Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Mademoiselle M.A. (Miss M.A.), from the album Portraits par Henri Matisse (Portraits by Henri Matisse), originates f...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Le Carrousel du Louvre (The Carousel of the Louvre), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 67–68, originates from the 1...

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph was printed in 1955 for the "Improvisations" portfolio, and published by the Artists Equity Association of New York in an edition of 2000...

Original Wiesbaden (Germany) Heilbad und Festliche Stadt vintage mid-century modern vintage poster. Archival linen backed in excellent condition, ready to frame. Grade A, A-. Th...

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph was printed in 1957 for the "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 19...

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph was printed in 1955 for the "Improvisations" portfolio, and published by the Artists Equity Association of New York in an edition of 2000...

This exquisite lithograph after Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Madame Greta Moll (Mrs. Greta Moll), from the album Portraits par Henri Matisse (Portraits by Henri Matisse), origin...

This exquisite lithograph after Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Auguste Pellerin, from the album Portraits par Henri Matisse (Portraits by Henri Matisse), originates from the 1954 ...

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...

Bernard Buffet, French (1928 - 1999) - Le Phare, Year: 1958, Medium: Etching, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 56/75, Image Size: 12 x 10 inches, Frame Size: 22.75 x 19...

Fernand Léger's original 1956 poster for the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, taken from a 1924 work and printed by Mourlot, is a remarkable example of art combining past and present. Fern...

This exquisite lithograph after Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944), titled Sans Titre (Untitled), originates from the 1953 folio Derriere le Miroir, Nos. 60–61, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, under the direction of Aime Maeght, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris. This plate pays homage to the artist’s groundbreaking geometric abstraction and his profound influence on postwar modernism. Through precise form and rhythmic structure, Sans Titre captures the musicality and spiritual dynamism that defined Kandinsky’s mature visual language, balancing intuitive movement with mathematical harmony. 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 reflects the exceptional quality and craftsmanship of the Maeght and Mourlot collaborations, honoring Kandinsky’s legacy in fine art printing. Artwork Details: Artist: After Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944) Title: Sans Titre (Untitled), from Derriere le Miroir, Nos. 60–61, 1953 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: 1953 Publisher: Maeght Editeur, Paris Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the 1953 folio Derriere le Miroir, Nos. 60–61, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris 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: Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944) was a Russian-born painter, theorist, and pioneer of abstract art whose revolutionary vision transformed 20th-century modernism. Regarded as one of the first artists to create purely nonobjective paintings, Kandinsky sought to express inner emotion and spirituality through color, rhythm, and form, believing that art could evoke the same universal harmony as music. His groundbreaking theories on abstraction and the “spiritual in art” shaped the foundation of modern aesthetics and influenced generations of artists worldwide. Closely associated with the Bauhaus movement, he developed a dynamic visual language that combined geometry and lyricism, bridging intuition and intellect. Kandinsky’s legacy resonates alongside the innovations of Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Alexander Calder, Georges Braque, Marc Chagall, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray—artists who, like him, redefined the possibilities of modern art. His works are represented in the world’s leading museums, including MoMA, the Guggenheim, the Centre Pompidou, and the Tate, and remain among the most coveted by collectors globally. The highest price ever paid for a Wassily Kandinsky artwork is approximately $45.6 million USD, achieved in 2017 at Christie’s London for Bild mit weissen Linien (Painting with White Lines) (1913). Wassily Kandinsky Sans Titre, Kandinsky Derriere le Miroir, Kandinsky Maeght Editeur Paris, Kandinsky Mourlot Freres, Kandinsky 1953 edition, Kandinsky lithograph...

This exquisite lithograph after Maurice de Vlaminck (1876–1958), titled La moisson (The Harvest), from the album Vlaminck, originates from the 1958 edition published by Andre Sauret,...

Signed lower right, 'W.Georgetti', and created circa 1950. Born in Italy, this California Post-Impressionist came to the United States at the age of one. Georgetti first worked as ...

A hand-colored linocut created circa 1950 by Wedo Georgetti (American, 1911-2005) and stamped verso with Certification of Authenticity. Born in Italy, this California Post-Impressio...

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...

Etching and drypoint on Montreal paper, belonging to the suite "Les Fables de La Fontaine" (table n.57). Published in 1952. Edition of 200, m...

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph was printed in 1953 for the "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 19...

This exquisite lithograph after Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841–1919), titled Louis Valtat, from the album Les Lithographies de Renoir (The Lithographs of Renoir), originates from the 19...

This exquisite lithograph after Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841–1919), titled Enfants jouant a la balle (Children Playing with a Ball), from the album Les Lithographies de Renoir (The Li...

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1957 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1957 Spr...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Le Village (The Village), from the album Chagall, originates from the 1957 edition published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, a...

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...

This exquisite lithograph after Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841–1919), titled Les Laveuses (The Washerwomen), from the album Les Lithographies de Renoir (The Lithographs of Renoir), orig...

Jean-Gabriel DOMERGUE Red hair girl with a bibi hat, 1956 Original lithograph (Mourlot workshop) Printed signature in the plate On Japan paper 40 x 31 cm (c. 16 x 12") INFORMATION ...

LEONARD EDMONDSON (1906 – 2001) WINTER GARDEN, 1957 Color intaglio, Edition 50. signed, titled and no. in pencil. Image 11 x 8 ¾”, sheet 15 ¾ x 12 3/8”....

Figures in the Dark is a black and white etching realized by the French artist Michel Ciry during the mid-20th century. The artwork portrays a woman and a man looking at each other....

This exquisite lithograph after Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Mlle X (Miss X), from the album Portraits par Henri Matisse (Portraits by Henri Matisse), originates from the 1954 e...

This exquisite lithograph after Maurice de Vlaminck (1876–1958), titled Les fleurs au pot de grès (Flowers in a Stoneware Vase), from the album Vlaminck, originates from the 1958 edi...

This exquisite lithograph after Rene Magritte (1898–1967), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the album Poems 1923-1958, Dix dessins de Rene Magritte (Ten Drawings by Rene Magritte),...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Tamar Belle-Fille de Judas (Tamar, Daughter-in-Law of Judah), 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 emotionally charged and symbolically rich composition depicts the story of Tamar, daughter-in-law of Judah, who secures her justice through faith and courage. Chagall’s lyrical interpretation infuses the biblical episode with empathy and transcendence, portraying Tamar not merely as a figure of defiance, but as an embodiment of dignity, destiny, and divine justice. The fluidity of his line and ethereal use of light convey the spiritual depth that defines Chagall’s biblical imagery, uniting the moral and the mystical. 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: Tamar Belle-Fille de Judas (Tamar, Daughter-in-Law of Judah), 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 Tamar...

The 1955 original advertising poster featuring Tilda Thamar promotes Ricard, a well-known brand of pastis. Thamar, a renowned Argentine actress, dancer, and singer, adds allure and s...

This exquisite lithograph after Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841–1919), titled Portrait de femme (Portrait of a Woman), from the album Les Lithographies de Renoir (The Lithographs of Reno...

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1954 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1954 Spr...

This tender 1955 exhibition poster features Mère donnant le sein by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, reproduced for the Galerie Durand-Ruel to promote an important exhibition of works from the...

Female conversations is a contemporary artwork realized by Massimo Campigli in 1952. Mixed colored lithograph. Hand signed, dated and numbered on the lower margin. Edition of 74/125.

This exquisite lithograph after Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Les deux Soeurs (The Two Sisters), from the album Portraits par Henri Matisse (Portraits by Henri Matisse), originat...

Lourdes Teleferique du Beout original French antique poster. Archival linen backed in very fine condition. The artist Hubert Mathieu created ...

This exquisite lithograph after Georges Braque (1882–1963), titled Deux oiseaux sur fond bleu (Two Birds on a Blue Background), from Carnets intime...

This exquisite lithograph by Max Ernst (1891–1976), titled Electra (Electra), from the album XXe Siecle, Nouvelle serie, XXIe Annee, No. 13, Noel 1959, originates from the 1959 editi...

Lithograph and stencil on grand Velin d'Arches paper. Inscription: signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: from the folio, Édouard Pignon, Arbres et Voi...

Lithograph and stencil on grand Velin d'Arches paper. Inscription: signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: from the folio, Édouard Pignon, Arbres et Voi...

Medium: lithograph (after Olle Baertling). Printed in 1956 on thin wove paper and published in Stockholm for a Swedish survey of Concrete Art. Image siz...

Medium: lithograph (after the drawing). Printed in 1952 in Basel, Switzerland and published in Paris by Berggruen in an edition of 500 for Richard Hulsenbeck's "Die Newyorker Kantate...

This exquisite lithograph after Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841–1919), titled Paul Cezanne, from the album Les Lithographies de Renoir (The Lithographs of Renoir), originates from the 19...