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Period: 1950s
Femme Bleue
Located in OPOLE, PL
Henri Matisse (1869-1954) - Femme Bleue Lithograph from 1958. Dimensions of work: 35.5 x 26.4 cm. Plate signed. Publisher: Tériade, Paris. First, original edition. The work is ...
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Surrealist 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Femme Bleue
Femme Bleue
$670 Sale Price
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"Maison de la Pensee" lithograph poster
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: lithograph (after the original lithograph poster executed for Maison de la Pensee of Paris). During the late 1940's and throughout the 1950's, Henri Matisse created a series ...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Feu sous L eau (Fire Under Water) —Mid-century Modernism, Atelier 17
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Stanley William Hayter, 'Feu sous L'eau (Fire Under Water)', color engraving, soft-ground etching and scorper with yellow silkscreen, 1955, edition 50 plus 10 artist proofs, Black & Moorhead 221. Signed, titled 'Fire Under Water', dated and annotated 'Essai' in pencil. Dedicated in the artist’s hand 'for Adja & Dove WH Bill 17–5–55' in the top margin. A superb, richly inked impression with fresh colors, on heavy, cream wove paper; wide margins (2 1/2 to 3 7/8 inches), in excellent condition. One of 10 artist’s proofs. Image size 10 3/16 x 7 inches; sheet size 18 1/8 x 12 1/4 inches. Matted to museum standards, unframed. ABOUT THIS WORK In 1950 Hayter returned to Paris and reopened Atelier 17. Works such as 'Fire Under Water' reveal newfound influences, such as that of the Ardèche area of southern France, where he acquired a house in 1951 and frequently visited. Hayter took great interest in the flowing Escoutay River, an experience that parallels the artist and co-director of Atelier 17 Krishna Reddy’s interest in depicting water. While some forms in this print evoke the natural world, the palette of contrasting tones of purple, yellow, black, and white reflects Hayter’s belief in using color intuitively to express emotions and evoke feelings. The sharp white relief lines from the paper and the textural effects realized through soft-ground etching operate in tandem with the sweeping curves and bold colors to give the composition a sense of vitality and dynamism. —edited from the Metropolitan Museum of Art Published by 'La Jeune Gravure Contemporaine', Paris. Impressions of this work are in the following collections: British Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art, National Gallery of Art. ABOUT THE ARTIST Stanley William Hayter (1901-1988) was a British painter and printmaker associated in the 1930s with Surrealism and from 1940 onward with Abstract Expressionism. Regarded as one of the most significant printmakers of the 20th century, Hayter founded the legendary Atelier 17 studio in Paris, now known as Atelier Contrepoint. Among the artists he is credited with influencing are Pablo Picasso, Alberto Giacometti, Joan Miró, Alexander Calder, and Marc Chagall. The hallmark of the workshop was its egalitarian structure, breaking sharply with the traditional French engraving studios by insisting on a cooperative approach to labor and technical discoveries. In 1929 Hayter was introduced to Surrealism by Yves Tanguy and André Masson, who, with other Surrealists, worked with Hayter at Atelier 17. The often violent imagery of Hayter’s Surrealist period was stimulated in part by his passionate response to the Spanish Civil War and the rise of Fascism. He organized portfolios of graphic works to raise funds for the Spanish cause, including Solidarité (Paris, 1938), a portfolio of seven prints, one of them by Picasso. Hayter frequently exhibited with the Surrealists during the 1930s but left the movement when Paul Eluard was expelled. Eluard’s poem Facile Proie (1939) was written in response to a set of Hayter’s engravings. Other writers with whom Hayter collaborated included Samuel Beckett and Georges Hugnet. Hayter joined the exile of the Parisian avant-garde in 1939, moving with his second wife, the American sculptor Helen Phillips...
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Abstract Expressionist 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Engraving, Etching

Jean Cocteau, Frontispiece, from The Horsemen of Shadow, 1956 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph after Jean Cocteau (1889–1963), titled Frontispice pour Les Cavaliers d’Ombre (Frontispiece for The Horsemen of Shadow), from the album Les Cavaliers d'Ombr...
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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

Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Standing Bather, 1951 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph after Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841–1919), titled Baigneuse debout (Standing Bather), from the album Les Lithographies de Renoir (The Lithographs of Renoir), originates from the 1951 edition published by Editions du livre, Monte-Carlo, under the direction of Andre Sauret, Monte-Carlo, in collaboration with Fernand Mourlot, Paris; rendered by Georges Duval, maître imprimeur, Paris; and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, March 25, 1951. Baigneuse debout reflects Renoir’s lifelong devotion to the female form, expressing his mastery of color, light, and sensuality with a warmth that defines the essence of Impressionism. Executed as a lithograph on grand velin Renage filigrane a la marque de l'editeur paper, this work measures 12.5 x 9.5 inches overall; 10.63 x 8.27 inches image. Signed in the plate and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of Mourlot Freres and Georges Duval, and the exceptional production standards of Editions du livre, Monte-Carlo. Artwork Details: Artist: After Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841–1919) Title: Baigneuse debout (Standing Bather), from the album Les Lithographies de Renoir (The Lithographs of Renoir) Medium: Lithograph on grand velin Renage filigrane a la marque de l'editeur paper Dimensions: 12.5 x 9.5 inches overall; 10.63 x 8.27 inches image (31.75 x 24.1 cm overall; 27 x 21 cm image) Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered as issued Date: 1951 Publisher: Editions du livre, Monte-Carlo, under the direction of Andre Sauret, Monte-Carlo, in collaboration with Fernand Mourlot, Paris Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris; rendered by Georges Duval, maitre imprimeur, Paris Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the album Les Lithographies de Renoir (The Lithographs of Renoir), published by Editions du livre, Monte-Carlo, 1951 Notes: Excerpted from the album, This album, produced by Andre Sauret and Fernand Mourlot, has been printed in MMM examples on grand velin Renage filigrane with the publisher's brand. It has been completed to print, March 25, 1951 on the presses of Mourlot Freres and Georges Duval, maitre imprimeur, in Paris. The typography is from L'Imprimerie Union. About the Publication: Les Lithographies de Renoir (The Lithographs of Renoir), published in Monte-Carlo in 1951 under the direction of Andre Sauret in collaboration with Fernand Mourlot, stands among the most elegant postwar tributes to Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s artistic legacy. Conceived as part of the distinguished series of fine art albums issued by Editions du livre, the publication united leading masters of lithography to honor Renoir’s enduring influence on modern art. Printed on grand velin Renage filigrane a la marque de l'editeur by the ateliers of Mourlot Freres and Georges Duval, the album combined technical precision with scholarly presentation, showcasing interpretive plates rendered with exceptional fidelity and tonal refinement. It embodies the collaborative spirit between printer, publisher, and artist that characterized the golden age of French art editions, joining other monumental projects such as those devoted to Matisse, Chagall, Braque, and Picasso. A hallmark of twentieth-century art publishing, Les Lithographies de Renoir preserves the warmth and radiance of Renoir’s aesthetic through the masterful lithographic techniques that made Mourlot Freres synonymous with excellence in fine art printing. About the Artist: Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841–1919) was one of the most influential and beloved artists in the history of modern art, a French Impressionist master whose radiant color harmonies, sensual brushwork, and joyful depictions of life helped transform the course of painting. Born in Limoges, France, into a modest family, Renoir began his career as a porcelain painter before studying at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris and joining the avant-garde circle of Claude Monet, Alfred Sisley, and Frederic Bazille. Together they pioneered plein-air painting, capturing fleeting light and atmosphere with revolutionary immediacy. Renoir’s early works, such as La Loge (1874) and Bal du moulin de la Galette (1876), embody the luminous vitality of Impressionism, while his later period, influenced by the classical mastery of Raphael, Ingres, and Rubens, brought greater structure and sensuality to his figures. His art evolved into a vision of timeless beauty expressed through color, form, and emotion, celebrating humanity and intimacy with unmatched tenderness. Even when afflicted by severe rheumatoid arthritis, Renoir continued to paint daily, his hands bound with cloth, and collaborated with sculptor Richard Guino to translate his soft, fluid touch into bronze. His influence radiated across generations—Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray all drew inspiration from his dedication to expressive color and emotional depth. His sensual palette profoundly impacted Henri Matisse, Pierre Bonnard, Raoul Dufy, and Andre Derain, while later artists such as Marc Chagall and Balthus inherited his lyrical humanism and poetic approach to beauty. Renoir’s art, often described as a hymn to joy, found universality in its warmth, intimacy, and reverence for life’s everyday grace. Today, his works hang in major museums worldwide, including the Musee d’Orsay, the Louvre, the National Gallery, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Art Institute of Chicago, continuing to inspire collectors and artists alike. The highest auction record for Pierre-Auguste Renoir was achieved with Bal du moulin de la Galette (1876), which sold for $78.1 million USD at Sotheby’s, New York, on May 17, 1990, securing his enduring legacy as one of the greatest masters of Impressionism and one of the most cherished figures in art history. Pierre-Auguste Renoir Baigneuse...
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Impressionist 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Chagall, Composition, Le Dur Désir de Durer (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin bouffant d'Alfa paper. Inscription: unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the volume, Le Dur Désir de Durer, illustré par Marc Chagall, ...
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Expressionist 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Moise Kisling -- NU AU TURBAN
Located in BRUCE, ACT
Moise Kisling NU AU TURBAN, 1952 Color aquatint Signed low right Numbered 86/100 low left Image size 54 x 39.3 cm Sheet size 75.2 x 55.7 cm It is framed with the aluminium frame, th...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Aquatint

"Kleine Welten VII" lithograph
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: lithograph (after the woodcut). Printed in Paris in 1954 by Mourlot and published by Berggruen for a scarce catalogue. Image size: 4 1/2 x 4 inches (117 x 100 mm). There is a...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

original serigraph
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: serigraph / silkscreen. This magnificent print was published in Milan in 1954 by Groupe Espace for the very rare Documenti d'arte d'oggi. A beautiful, rich impression! Sheet ...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Screen

original lithograph
Located in Henderson, NV
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...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

"Collage aux lignes jaunes" pochoir
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: pochoir (after the watercolor and collage). Printed in 1957 at the atelier of Daniel Jacomet and published in Paris by the Galerie Berggruen for a rare catalogue. Image size:...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph, Stencil

original lithograph
Located in Henderson, NV
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...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Zwei Reiter 1953-Poster, Printed in Germany
Located in Chesterfield, MI
Printed in Germany-please see secondary photos for additional publication information. The poster measures 35 x 24 inches and is unframed. The piece is in Good Condition-there are in...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Council, Expressionist Etching by Kathe Kollwitz
Located in Long Island City, NY
Council Kathe Kollwitz (After) German (1867–1945) Date: original: 1895; printed circa 1948 - 1963 Etching Image Size: 11.5 x 6.5 inches Size: 18.75 x 13.75 in. (47.63 x 34.93 cm) F...
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Expressionist 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Untitled from In the Bottom of My Garden (Plate 9)
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Andy Warhol Title: Untitled (Plate 9) Portfolio: 1956 In the Bottom of My Garden Medium: Offset lithograph and watercolor on paper Date: 1956 Frame Size: 15 3/4" x 18 3/8" Sh...
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Pop Art 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

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

The Hat : Dressed with Nothing - Original signed lithograph - Mourlot, 1956
Located in Paris, IDF
Jean-Gabriel DOMERGUE The Hat : Dressed with Nothing, 1956 Original lithograph (Mourlot workshop) Printed signature in the plate On Japan paper 40 x 31 cm (c. 16 x 12") INFORMATION...
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Modern 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Circa 1950 original poster by Marin-Marie - SS Île de France
Located in PARIS, FR
This elegant and richly detailed original poster, created circa 1950 by the renowned French marine painter Marin-Marie, pays tribute to one of the most celebrated ocean liners of the...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Femme Nu
Located in OPOLE, PL
Henri Matisse (1869-1954) - Femme Nu Photogravure from 1952. Dimensions of work: 35.5 x 26.4 cm Publisher: Tériade, Paris. The work is in Excellent condition. Fast and secure sh...
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Surrealist 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Photogravure

Femme Nu
Femme Nu
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Henri Matisse, Miss M.A., from Portraits by Henri Matisse, 1954 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite heliogravure after Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Mademoiselle M.A. (Miss M.A.), from the album Portraits par Henri Matisse (Portraits by Henri Matisse), originates...
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Fauvist 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Toulouse-Lautrec, Composition, Les Affiches De Toulouse-Lautrec (after)
Located in Fairfield, CT
Medium: Lithograph on grand vélin Filigrané a sa marque paper Year: 1950 Paper Size: 12.5 x 9.75 inches; image size: 11.02 x 7.87 inches Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumber...
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Post-Impressionist 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

"Liberation of the Soul (Abandon)" pochoir
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: offset lithograph with pochoir coloring. Printed in 1958 and published in Milan by Silvana Editoriale d'Arte in an edition of 200. Image size: 11 x 6 3/4 inches (280 x 173mm)...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph, Stencil

"Sur Quatre Murs" lithograph poster
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: lithograph (after the original lithograph poster "Sur Quatre Murs -- On Four Walls" for the Maeght Gallery). During the late 1940's and throughout the 1950's, Georges Braque ...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

(after) Marino Marini - "Cavaliers et chevaux" pochoir
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: pochoir (after the lithograph). Printed by the atelier of Daniel Jacomet, and published in Paris in 1955 by Heinz Berggruen. The image measures 5 x 4 inches (130 x 100 mm). N...
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Surrealist 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph, Stencil

"Self Portrait" 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

"Jane Avril" lithograph poster
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: lithograph (after the poster). Printed in Paris in 1950 by Mourlot Freres, this lithograph faithfully reproduces the original Toulouse-Lautrec poster in a smaller-size format...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

"Au Concert" lithograph poster
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: lithograph (after the poster). Printed in Paris in 1950 by Mourlot Freres, this multi-stone color lithograph faithfully reproduces the original Toulouse-Lautrec poster in a s...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Picasso 1957 original exhibition poster Pâtes Blanches: Empreintes Originales
Located in PARIS, FR
The 1957 original exhibition poster titled Pâtes Blanches: Empreintes Originales éditées par Madoura et Gravures Rares by Pablo Picasso is a significant piece that reflects the artist's deep involvement with ceramic art and printmaking during that period. The poster was created to promote an exhibition at Galerie 65 in Cannes, France, showcasing Picasso’s ceramics and rare engravings, with a particular focus on his work with pâtes blanches, or white clay. By the late 1940s, Picasso had become increasingly involved with ceramics, producing a vast number of pieces at the Madoura pottery studio in Vallauris, France. The studio, owned by Georges and Suzanne Ramié, became a creative haven for Picasso, where he could explore new forms of expression beyond painting and sculpture. His work with ceramics brought forth a unique blend of classical forms and modernist abstraction, often infusing traditional pottery with his distinctive artistic style. The term pâtes blanches refers to the white earthenware clay that Picasso used for creating his ceramic pieces. This material allowed him to experiment with various textures and finishes, which he combined with his characteristic line work and engraving techniques. The poster advertises this innovative work, highlighting the original prints and rare engravings that were part of the exhibition. The exhibition at Galerie 65 in Cannes ran throughout the summer of 1957 and offered art lovers and collectors the opportunity to view and acquire some of Picasso's rarest ceramic works and prints. It was a testament to Picasso's versatility as an artist, showcasing his ability to transcend different mediums while maintaining the boldness and originality that defined his career. The poster itself, with Picasso's handwritten details and a depiction of one of his engravings, serves as both a promotional tool and a work of art in its own right. It reflects Picasso's personal touch and his deep connection to the work he produced during this period. Today, this exhibition poster remains a coveted item for collectors of Picasso’s works and 20th-century art, representing a unique moment in Picasso's extensive and varied artistic journey. Original Poster Exhibition - Galerie 65 Cannes...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Lithograph

"Travail de repetition" 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

Ellsworth Kelly, Red Form, from Derriere le Miroir, 1958
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Ellsworth Kelly (1923–2015), titled Formulaire rouge (Red Form), originates from the historic 1958 folio Derriere le Miroir, No. 110. Published by Maeght...
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Hard-Edge 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Original AJANTA INDIA Bodhisattva Padmapani vintage travel poster 1959
Located in Spokane, WA
Original Ajanta India vintage travel poster from 1959. Archival linen backed in Grade A condition, ready to frame. Note that a later edition of this poster was printed but the im...
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Old Masters 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Henri Matisse, Christmas Night, from Verve, Revue Artistique, 1958 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph after Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Nuit de Noel (Christmas Night), from Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. IX, No. 35–36, originates from the 1958 issue published by Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, under the direction of Teriade, Editeur, Paris, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1958. Created during Matisse’s final period, Nuit de Noel embodies his profound synthesis of form, color, and spirituality. The composition, evoking the calm radiance of the nativity, expresses a sense of universal harmony through luminous shapes and vibrant contrasts. This piece exemplifies Matisse’s late cut-out technique, where visual rhythm and color convey the serenity and joy of life and faith. 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 superb craftsmanship of the Mourlot Freres atelier, faithfully capturing the coloristic richness and compositional rhythm of Matisse’s late paper cut-outs. Artwork Details: Artist: After Henri Matisse (1869–1954) Title: Nuit de Noel (Christmas Night), from Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. IX, No. 35–36, 1958 Medium: Lithograph on velin du Marais paper Dimensions: 14 x 10.5 inches Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1958 Publisher: Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, under the direction of Teriade, Editeur, Paris Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Catalogue raisonne reference: Duthuit, Claude. Henri Matisse: Catalogue raisonne des ouvrages illustres. Editions Claude Duthuit, Paris, 1988, illustration 139 Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. IX, No. 35–36, published by Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, 1958 Notes: Excerpted from the publication, Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. IX, No. 35–36, published under the direction of Teriade, Editeur, Paris, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1958. This double issue of Verve was entirely devoted to the final works of Henri Matisse, composed of his celebrated gouache cut-outs, which the artist called “painting with scissors.” Completed shortly before his death, this issue represents the culmination of Matisse’s lifelong exploration of color, rhythm, and spiritual joy through the simplest means of expression. About the Publication: Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire was one of the most influential art periodicals of the 20th century, founded in Paris in 1937 by the visionary Greek-born publisher Teriade (Stratis Eleftheriades). Conceived as a synthesis of art and literature, Verve brought together the greatest modern artists and writers of its time—Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Georges Braque, Joan Miro, Fernand Leger, and others—alongside poets and philosophers such as Paul Eluard, Albert Camus, and Jean-Paul Sartre. Each issue was a work of art in itself, luxuriously printed by master lithographers such as Mourlot Freres and produced in collaboration with leading typographers and designers. Verve became a platform for avant-garde creativity, publishing original lithographs and essays that reflected the evolving spirit of modernism. Matisse collaborated closely with Teriade from the magazine’s inception, producing some of its most iconic issues, including those devoted to his paper cut-outs. The final Verve issue of 1958, which featured La Tristesse du Roi, the Nu Bleu series, and Nuit de Noel, stands as a testament to Matisse’s enduring genius and to the publication’s legacy as the definitive meeting of art, poetry, and printing craftsmanship in 20th-century France. About the Artist: Henri Matisse (1869–1954) was a French painter, sculptor, draughtsman, and printmaker whose revolutionary vision redefined modern art through his daring use of color, line, and form. Celebrated as one of the greatest artists of the 20th century, Matisse led the Fauvist movement and devoted his life to the pursuit of balance, beauty, and emotional expression in visual art. His early works burst with vibrant hues and liberated brushwork, while his later “cut-out” compositions achieved a poetic simplicity that transformed the relationship between color and space. Deeply influenced by the work of Paul Cezanne, Vincent van Gogh, and Georges Seurat, as well as by the rhythmic patterns of Islamic art, Byzantine mosaics, and Japanese prints, Matisse forged a new visual language that celebrated joy, movement, and serenity. He was part of an extraordinary generation of artists who shaped the evolution of modernism, maintaining lifelong dialogue and friendly rivalry with contemporaries such as Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, Marc Chagall, Andre Derain, Albert Marquet, and Raoul Dufy—peers who, like him, sought to expand the expressive potential of color and composition. Matisse’s influence extended across generations, inspiring modern and contemporary masters including Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray, each of whom drew upon his fearless experimentation and refined visual harmony. His paintings, sculptures, and works on paper are held in the most prestigious museums in the world, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Centre Pompidou, the Tate, and the Hermitage Museum, where his art continues to symbolize the essence of creativity and human emotion. The highest price ever paid for a Henri Matisse artwork is approximately $80.8 million USD, achieved in 2018 at Christie’s New York for Odalisque couchee aux magnolias (1923). Henri Matisse Nuit de Noel...
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Modern 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

lithograph
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: lithograph (after the découpage). This impression was printed in 1954 for XXe Siecle (issue No. 4) and published in Paris by San Lazzaro. The full sheet measures 12 3/8 x 9 1...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Toulouse-Lautrec, Composition, Les Affiches De Toulouse-Lautrec (after)
Located in Fairfield, CT
Medium: Lithograph on grand vélin Filigrané a sa marque paper Year: 1950 Paper Size: 12.5 x 9.75 inches; image size: 10.24 x 7.87 inches Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumber...
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Post-Impressionist 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Jean Cocteau - Blue Lady - Original Lithograph
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Original Lithograph by Jean Cocteau Title: Blue Lady Signed in the plate Dimensions: 32 x 25.5 cm Edition: 200 1959 Publisher: Bibliophiles Du Palais Unnumb...
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Modern 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Inside the Flowers (Java Sparrow and Peach Blossoms) — Mid-Century Japanese
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Shoko Uemura, 'Inside the Flowers (Java Sparrow and Peach Blossoms)', color woodcut, c. 1950s, edition 300. Signed in ink with the artist’s red seal beneath. A superb impression, with fresh, delicate colors, on cream wove Japan paper; the full sheet with margins (9/16 to 1 3/8 inches), in excellent condition. Archivally sleeved, unmatted. Image size 12 3/4 x 18 1/2 inches (324 x 470 mm); sheet size 14 3/4 x 20 3/16 inches (375 x 513 mm). Published by The Momose Print Company of Tokyo. ABOUT THE ARTIST Uemura Shoko (1902-2001) was the son of the famous shin-hanga artist Uemura Shoen...
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Showa 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Woodcut

"Le coq rouge" original lithograph
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Catalogue reference: Mourlot 203. Printed in 1957 at the Mourlot atelier and published in Paris by Maeght. This charming composition is one of the origin...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Marc Chagall, Cain and Abel, from Drawings for the Bible, 1956
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Cain et Abel (Cain and Abel), from Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Drawings for the Bible), Verve: Revue Artistique...
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Expressionist 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

"Les deux soeurs" lithograph
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: lithograph (after the painting). Printed in 1952 by Mourlot Freres on Arches paper and published in Paris by Louis Carre in an edition of 1000 for the rare "La Figure dans L'...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Femme Couchée et Homme au Grand Chapeau
Located in New York, NY
Color linoleum cut, 1959. Signed by Picasso and numbered 32/50 in pencil, lower margin. Printed by Arnéra, Vallauris. Published by Galerie Louise L...
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Modern 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Linocut, Color

original lithograph
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1952 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1952 Spr...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

"Angel with a Sword" original lithograph
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Printed by Mourlot and published in Paris by Teriade for Verve in 1956 for a special edition devoted exclusively to Chagall's original Bible art. Size: 1...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

(after) Jean Hans Arp - pochoir with embossing, 1958
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: pochoir with embossing. Printed in 1958 for the art revue XXe Siecle (issue number 11) and published in Paris by San Lazzaro. Sheet size: 12 3/8 x 9 1/2 inches (315 x 242 mm)...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph, Stencil

Ben Shahn Original Hand Signed Litho WPA Artist Rilke Poem Lithograph Portfolio
Located in Surfside, FL
"To Days of Childhood That are Still Unexplained". It depicts six female silhouette figures in long dresses or coats against a blue and pastel purple background. From the Rainier Ma...
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American Modern 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Feminaire II, Surrealist Etching by André Masson
Located in Long Island City, NY
André Masson, French (1896 -1987) - Feminaire II, Year: 1951, Medium: Etching on wove paper, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 30, Image Size: 9.75 x 8 inches, Size: 14.25...
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Surrealist 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Etching

"The Artist s Sister" pochoir
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: offset lithograph with pochoir coloring. Printed in 1958 and published in Milan by Silvana Editoriale d'Arte in an edition of 200. Image size: 8 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches (210 x 233...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph, Stencil

Marc Chagall, Darkness Over Egypt, etching; hand colored
Located in Chatsworth, CA
Marc Chagall "Darkness Over Egypt (Les Tenebres sur L'Egypte)" from the series The Bible, which consists of 105 original etchings. Original hand colored etching 1956 Hand initialed...
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Surrealist 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Watercolor, Etching

"Sescau Photographe" lithograph poster
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: lithograph (after the poster). Printed in Paris in 1950 by Mourlot Freres, this multi-stone color lithograph faithfully reproduces the original Toulouse-Lautrec poster in a s...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

ONE MAN BAND
Located in Santa Monica, CA
MARY LOUISE FRY FINLEY (1908 - 1964) ONE MAN BAND c1950 . Signed and numbered 11/20 in pencil and with the k in a circle, the signature of Los Angeles Master printer Lynton Kistle...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Circa 1950 Original travel poster - T.A.I. - French airline
Located in PARIS, FR
This stunning original travel poster, created around 1950 by French illustrator F. Lesourt, was commissioned by the Compagnie de Transports Aériens Intercontinentaux (TAI), a prestig...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Lithograph

"Museum Morsbroich" lithograph poster
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: lithograph (after the original lithograph poster). During the late 1940's and throughout the 1950's, Fernand Leger created a series of posters at the atelier of Mourlot Frere...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Henri Matisse, Edgar Allan Poe, from Portraits by Henri Matisse, 1954 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite heliogravure after Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Edgar Allan Poe (Edgar Allan Poe), from the album Portraits par Henri Matisse (Portraits by Henri Matisse), origin...
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Fauvist 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

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

Pablo Picasso, "Portrait of Jacqueline, Right Profile, " original lithograph
Located in Chatsworth, CA
Pablo Picasso "Portrait of Jacqueline, Right Profile" Original Lithograph The 3rd and final state, executed on zinc Hand signed in pencil, numbered 21/50 from the edition of 50 Paper...
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Modern 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

(after) Jean Hans Arp - lithograph for "Newyorker Kantaten"
Located in Henderson, NV
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...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

original xylograph
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original xylograph. Printed in 1956 for the second volume (1956-57) of the very rare Documenti d'Arte d'Oggi, and published in Milan by Groupe Espace. Image size: 10 1/8 x 8 ...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Henri Matisse, Miss C.P., from Portraits by Henri Matisse, 1954 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite heliogravure after Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Mademoiselle C.P. (Miss C.P.), from the album Portraits par Henri Matisse (Portraits by Henri Matisse), originates...
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Fauvist 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Marc Chagall, Nude with Bird, from Color of Love, 1958 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph and pochoir after Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Nu a l'oiseau (Nude with Bird), from the folio Couleur amour, 13 Aquarelles, Gouaches, Lavis (Color of Lo...
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Modern 1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph, Stencil

"Entree en piste" 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

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