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Art Subject: Document
1966 Pierre Bonnard DLM No.158-159 Cover Vintage Brown France Lithograph
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paper Size: 15 x 22.5 inches ( 38.1 x 57.15 cm ) Image Size: 15 x 22.5 inches ( 38.1 x 57.15 cm ) Framed: No Condition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling Additional D...
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1960s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Looking at Art With Alex Katz, hardback monograph hand signed by Alex Katz
Located in New York, NY
Alex Katz Looking at Art With Alex Katz (hand signed by Alex Katz), 2018 Hardback monograph with dust jacket (hand signed in black pen on the title page) hand signed by Alex Katz in ...
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2010s Pop Art Figurative Prints

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Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset, Board

Mockery / - Desk Perpetrators -
By Josef Scharl
Located in Berlin, DE
Josef Scharl (1896 Munich - 1954 New York), Mockery, 1935 (1964), Bronner 30 A. Woodcut on Japanese paper, 51.8 x 25.7 cm (image), 65 cm x 37 cm (sheet size), signed lower right in t...
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1930s Expressionist Figurative Prints

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Paper

L Echelle de Jacob, Peintures Bibliques Recentes 1966-1976 by Marc Chagall
Located in New York, NY
Artist: Marc Chagall Medium: Lithographic Poster, 1977 Dimensions: 30 x 20.75 in, 76.2 x 52.7 cm
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1970s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

The Cat Girl Huge Original Vintage Poster Linen-backed
Located in London, GB
Beautiful original US threesheet (104×206 cm) for CAT GIRL directed by Peter Hennessy in 1957 starring Barbara Shelley. Poster is linen backed for restoration and longevity purpose...
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1950s Modern Animal Prints

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Archival Paper

CHATEAU Signed Mini Lithograph, French Countryside, Open Book, Surreal Landscape
Located in Union City, NJ
CHATEAU is a hand drawn limited edition lithograph by the American surrealist artist Fanny Brennan, created using traditional hand lithography techniques printed on archival Arches p...
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1990s Surrealist Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

1895 original poster by Fernand Fau for the Salon des 100 14th Exhibition
Located in PARIS, FR
The 1895 original poster by Fernand Fau for the Salon des 100 14th Exhibition is a fascinating piece of art that captures the spirit of the Belle Époque in France. The Salon des 100 ...
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1890s Art Nouveau Prints and Multiples

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Razzia Limited Edition Hand Signed and Numbered Poster for Pret A Porter Paris 2
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is one of a series of 6 signed and numbered prints created by the great French poster artist, Gerard Courbouleix, known as Razzia. This print measures 10.5" x 14.5" and is from...
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Early 2000s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Folies Bergere The Rainbow
Located in Naples, Florida
Jules Cheret - Folies Bergere The Rainbow
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20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Photographic Paper

Robert Indiana LOVE-Stable Serigraph 1971 Vintage Pop Art
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"LOVE in Blue and Green" is a notable silk-screen poster designed by Robert Indiana and published by Posters Originals in 1971. The piece is rooted in Indiana's iconic "LOVE" series,...
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1970s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

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Screen

Chartres Exposition de Peinture Contemporaine - Vintage Poster 1958
Located in Roma, IT
Chartres Chartres Exposition de Peinture Contemporaine is an original vintage poster print realized in 1958. Good conditions except for being...
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1950s Modern Figurative Prints

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Offset

Psychedelic poster from 1968 for the Jeff Beck Group
Located in PARIS, FR
Very nice psychedelic poster from 1968 for the Jeff Beck Group. Lee Conklin's early influences were pen and ink masters Heinrich Kley and Saul Steinberg.Aft...
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1960s Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Lithograph

Rage in Heaven Vintage Offset Lithograph, Contemporary, 1941, Unframed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paper Size: 40.75 x 27 inches ( 103.505 x 68.58 cm ) Image Size: 38.75 x 25 inches ( 98.425 x 63.5 cm ) Framed: No Condition: C: Several Signs of use and handling, some visible ma...
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1940s Contemporary Prints and Multiples

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Offset

2 part invitation forming a 3-D Dodecahedron Hand signed by Mark Ryden at Kasmin
Located in New York, NY
Mark Ryden 2 part invitation forming a 3-D Dodecahedron (hand signed by Mark Ryden), 2016 Offset lithograph invitation Hand signed by Mark Ryden 6 1/2 in diameter Ingeniously desig...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph, Offset, Permanent Marker

1897 After Armand Rassenfosse L Art Independant
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paper Size: 11.5 x 8.25 inches ( 29.21 x 20.955 cm ) Image Size: 8.5 x 6 inches ( 21.59 x 15.24 cm ) Framed: No Condition: A: Mint Additional Details: First printing Lithograp...
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19th Century Art Nouveau Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

1919 original movie poster for Homunkulus, created by Hans Neumann
Located in PARIS, FR
The 1919 original poster for Homunkulus, created by Hans Neumann, is a striking example of early 20th-century film advertising, capturing the spirit of the silent film era with bold ...
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1910s Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Lithograph

Circa 1955 travel poster by the Mexican artist Diego Rivera - Mexico
Located in PARIS, FR
The circa 1955 travel poster created by the renowned Mexican artist Diego Rivera, promoting Mexico - Décoration murale Palais National, was issued by the National Tourism Office of M...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Lithograph

1915 Imagerie d Épinal N. 15 by O Galop for the final exploits of Roland Garros
Located in PARIS, FR
The 1915 Imagerie d'Épinal N. 15, created by the renowned artist O'Galop, celebrates one of the final exploits of Roland Garros, the legendary French aviator. This print was part of ...
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1910s Prints and Multiples

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Milton Glaser-Homage a Monet-36" x 24"-Poster-Pop Art-Brown-man
Located in Brooklyn, NY
First edition exhibition poster by Milton Glaser commemorating Claude Monet at Giverny.
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21st Century and Contemporary Prints and Multiples

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Offset

Original poster from the early 1930s for the Cunard White Star Line
By Jarvis
Located in PARIS, FR
This elegant travel poster from the early 1930s was created for the Cunard White Star Line, promoting its cruises to the so-called New World Rivieras—a collection of warm, sunlit des...
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1930s Prints and Multiples

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

A Merry Christmas original wood engraving by Thomas Nast 1880
Located in Paonia, CO
Thomas Nast is one of America’s great illustrators and is responsible for creating the image of Santa Claus as we know him today. This is a hand-colored wood engraving from the cover...
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1880s Other Art Style Figurative Prints

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Woodcut

Circa 1930 original poster after Firmin Bouisset - Lu Biscuits Lefevre-Utile
Located in PARIS, FR
This circa 1930 original poster, created d'après Firmin Bouisset, promotes the famous LU Biscuits Lefèvre-Utile, one of France's most iconic biscuit brands. Bouisset, known for his c...
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1930s Prints and Multiples

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

"Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread" Original 1899 Lithograph by Alphonse Mucha
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Alphonse Mucha worked mainly as a poster artist and became an influential figure of Art Nouveau in late 1890s, when poster illustrations were emerging as popular art form and new pri...
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1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

1937 original exhibition poster by Daragnès for "Le Livre au Trocadéro"
Located in PARIS, FR
The 1937 original exhibition poster by Daragnès for "Le Livre au Trocadéro," created for the Exposition Internationale in Paris, represents an important moment in the celebration of ...
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1930s Prints and Multiples

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Congress des peuples pour la Paix - Vienne (after) Pablo Picasso, 1952
Located in New York, NY
The genesis of this striking lithographic poster starts on 9 January 1949, when Picasso created the Dove, a black and white lithograph, which he produced in the Mourlot studio. Betwe...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Roy Lichtenstein Still Life with Lobster Signed Lithograph and Silkscreen 1974
Located in Miami, FL
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997) Roy Lichtenstein's 'Still Life with Lobster' is a 1974 color lithograph and silkscreen. This work is signed, dated 'Lichtenstein '74' and numbered 43/10...
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1670s Contemporary Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph, Screen

Deutsches Schauspielhaus Hamburg - Offset after Gottfried Helnwein - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage rare poster realized in occasion of Helnwein's Exhibition in Hamburg, Germany. Good condition except for some folds.
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1970s Pop Art Figurative Prints

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Offset

Circa 1970 exhibition poster for Man Ray at the Galerie Alexandre Iolas
Located in PARIS, FR
The circa 1970 exhibition poster for Man Ray at the Galerie Alexandre Iolas is a striking and minimalistic design that captures the essence of the arti...
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1970s Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Lithograph

1955 original poster by Hans Erni - World Peace Assembly
Located in PARIS, FR
In 1955, Swiss artist Hans Erni created an iconic poster for the Assemblée Mondiale de la Paix (World Peace Assembly) held in Helsinki from June 22 to 29. This original lithographic ...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

1950 Original travel poster by Hervé Baille - Côte basque SNCF
Located in PARIS, FR
Hervé Baille, a distinguished artist celebrated for his captivating travel posters, crafted a masterpiece in 1950 with his original creation for SNCF Côte basque. Born on January 21,...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

1951 original poster for Paix et Liberté titled Jamais ! Ça. - Eiffel Tower
Located in PARIS, FR
The 1951 original poster for Paix et Liberté titled Jamais ! Ça. is a powerful piece of anti-communist propaganda, notable for its stark imagery and bold message. Designed during the...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Reine de Joie - Litho After H. de Toulouse-Lautrec
Located in Roma, IT
Image dimensions: 28.3 x 20 cm. Reine de Joie is a chromolithographed poster, signed on plate on the lower left margin by the French bohemian artist Hen...
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1950s Post-Impressionist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Horses (Cheveaux), Portfolio of 27 Prints by Hoi Lebadang
Located in Long Island City, NY
Lebadang (aka Hoi), Vietnamese (1922 - 2015) - Horses (Cheveaux). Year: 1968, Medium: Portfolio of 27 Lithographs, Etchings, and Reliefs on japon nacre paper, 7 rejected sheets and ...
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1960s Abstract Prints and Multiples

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Etching, Lithograph

1967 Georges Mathieu original travel poster Air France Canada
Located in PARIS, FR
In 1967, the renowned French artist Georges Mathieu unveiled a remarkable series of posters commissioned by Air France, marking a unique collaboration between art and advertising. Initiated by Pierre Sautet, the airline's deputy commercial director, this project aimed to capture the essence of Air France's destinations with Mathieu's distinctive artistic style. Georges Mathieu, celebrated for his dynamic and expressive abstract paintings, brought his avant-garde approach to these posters, infusing them with energy and vitality. Each poster in the series showcased a different Air France destination, captivating viewers with bold colors, fluid lines, and dramatic brushstrokes. The culmination of Mathieu's efforts was unveiled on October 26, 1967, at the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris. The posters immediately captivated audiences, becoming a sensation both in France and abroad. Exhibitions showcasing Mathieu's Air France posters were organized across the globe, attesting to their widespread appeal and popularity. The Air France Canada poster, part of this iconic series, embodies Mathieu's distinctive style and the airline's transatlantic allure. Through vibrant colors and dynamic compositions, Mathieu captured the essence of Canada's majestic landscapes...
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1960s Prints and Multiples

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Les Fleurs du Mal - Complete Series of 12 etchings by M. Van Maele - 1917
By Martin Van Maele
Located in Roma, IT
Les Fleurs du Mal is an original series of 12 etching, realized by Martin Van Maele in 1917, illustrations for Charles Baudelaire’s poems, printed by La Bibliothèque des Curieux, loose leaves each of them. The artworks are illustreting of Les Fleurs du mal "The Flowers of Evil" that is well-known poetry written by Charles Baudelaire, Which first published in 1857 that was important in the symbolist and has a great impact on modernist movement of the era. In very good conditions. Maurice François...
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1910s Symbolist Figurative Prints

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Etching

Be Yourself Everyone Else Is Taken
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Be Yourself Everyone Else Is Taken By The Connor Brothers The Connor Brothers are a contemporary British art duo known for blending fiction with reality, often creating works that ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Pigment

Roy Lichtenstein As I Opened Fire (set of 3 lithographic posters)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Roy Lichtenstein As I Opened Fire, set of 3 Lithographic Posters: An authorized reproduction of Roy Lichtenstein's painting entitled "As ...
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1960s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph, Offset

Jules Chéret 1894 original poster - Le radical Madame sans gêne
Located in PARIS, FR
In the late 19th century, the bustling streets of Belle Époque Paris were adorned with vibrant posters, and at the forefront of this visual revolution stood the pioneering artist Jul...
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1890s Prints and Multiples

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

1910 originalposter for the Chemins de fer de l État - Excursion en Normandie
Located in PARIS, FR
Charles Hallé's 1910 poster for the Chemins de fer de l'État, titled "Excursion en Normandie," stands as a picturesque journey to the heart of Normandy's...
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1910s Prints and Multiples

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Please, Not Now! Brigitte Bardot drive-in film poster, 1961
Located in Chicago, IL
Original 1961 poster for Roger Vadim's Please, Not Now! starring Brigitte Bardot. A masterful statement of modernist film poster design, this oversized drive-in poster was acquired d...
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1960s Modern Prints and Multiples

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Offset, Lithograph

Circa 1950 original poster by Standenmeyer - L armée de l Air Une protection
Located in PARIS, FR
This circa 1950 original poster, designed by Standenmeyer, is a powerful representation of the French Air Force ("L’Armée de l’Air") and its protective role. With its bold graphic de...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Lithograph

Circa 1950 poster Switzerland s iconic landscapes Saint Gotthard railway line
Located in PARIS, FR
The À travers la belle Suisse: Ligne du Saint Gothard travel poster, created by Katharina Anderegg circa 1950, captures the breathtaking beauty of Switzerland's iconic landscapes and...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Lithograph

Mexico City Cusco Antique Map, Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Braun Hogenberg
Located in Roma, IT
Etching black and white from Civitates Orbis Terrarum. View of the Old Mexico City, built over the ruins of the Aztec city of Tenochtitlán from 1520, and Cusco, ancient capital of th...
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16th Century Northern Renaissance Landscape Prints

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Etching

Original poster by Albert Guillaume - Soldat Prends chaque jour ta Quinine
Located in PARIS, FR
The circa 1915 original poster by Albert Guillaume, titled Le Permissionnaire: Soldat! Prends chaque jour ta Quinine, is a striking example of wartime public health propaganda during...
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1910s Prints and Multiples

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

"L Art Dans Les Bijoux"(after) Salvador Dali, 1971
Located in New York, NY
Artist: Salvador Dali Medium: Lithographic Poster, 1971 Dimensions: 26.3 x 20 in / 66.8 x 50.8 cm Classic poster paper - Condition A+ This offset poster by Salvador Dali, was pri...
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1970s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Rare Original Cacao Van Houten Poster by Privat Livemont 1897 Red Head
Located in Boca Raton, FL
There are certain poster images that transcend the medium in their beauty and importance; this is one such piece. Cacao Van Houten by Henri Privat-Livemont is acknowledged as one of ...
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1890s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

1918 original poster for - "We Will Know How to Do Without"
Located in PARIS, FR
This 1918 original poster by Camille Boutet, titled "Nous Saurons Nous en Priver" ("We Will Know How to Do Without"), is a striking piece of World War I propaganda, designed to encou...
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1910s Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Lithograph

Volker Kuehn - "Objects" - Color silkscreen
Located in Winterswijk, NL
"Objects": Color silkscreen after sculpture by Volker Kühn. Humorous depiction of interpersonal relationships. Graphic Art, Miniature Etchings, Objec...
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20th Century Contemporary Prints and Multiples

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Screen, Paper

Full Moon Night. Limited Edition of 50 (print) by Yoshitomo Nara signed
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Full Moon Night (from "In the Floating World" series) Fuji Xerox copy print Signed, dated, and numbered 11/50 in pencil. Image: 29.5 x 41.5 cm. Sheet: 29.5 x 41.5 cm. BSS No. : E-199...
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1990s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Color

1997 original poster Louis Vuitton Italia Classica by Razzia
Located in PARIS, FR
The 1997 original poster Louis Vuitton Italia Classica: Da Modena a Portofino, created by French artist Razzia (Gérard Courbouleix Dénériaz), beautifully captures the spirit of Itali...
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1990s Prints and Multiples

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Paper

1957 original travel poster by Gronowski Visit Poland - Wooden church in Sekowa
Located in PARIS, FR
The 1957 original travel poster by Gronowski, "Visitez la Pologne - L'Église en bois à Sekowa (1540)," is a captivating piece of mid-20th-century promotional art created to entice tr...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Raymond Pettibon Black Flag punk flyer (Raymond Pettibon Punk)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Raymond Pettibon illustrated Black Flag flyer published on the occasion of: Black Flag on Broadway / Dec. 19 1982 / Dec. 20 1982 with Code of Honor, Redd Kross, Nig-Heist, & Flipper...
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1980s Pop Art Nude Prints

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Offset

Alphonse Mucha s 1902 Documents décoratifs - Pl 56 - Au paradis des bébés
Located in PARIS, FR
Alphonse Mucha's name shines like that of a visionary artist who left an indelible mark on the aesthetics of the early 20th century. The year 1902 saw the publication of "Documents d...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Lithograph

Hommage a Jean Cocteau for the Ville de Nantes 1964 (after) Cocteau, Jean
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Hommage a Jean Cocteau for the Ville de Nantes 1964 By (after) Jean Cocteau Jean Cocteau (1889–1963) was a versatile French artist whose influence spanned across literature, film, ...
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1960s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

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

1951 original second edition movie poster "La Belle et la Bête" by Jean Cocteau
Located in PARIS, FR
The timeless tale of "La Belle et la Bête" has captivated audiences for centuries, with its origins dating back to Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve's 1740 novel. In 1946, the visionary filmmaker Jean Cocteau brought this beloved story to life in his first feature film adaptation. His cinematic masterpiece enchanted viewers with its breathtaking sets, lavish costumes, and groundbreaking visual effects. The film, starring Jean Marais and Josette Day, has since become a cherished gem of French cinema, with its enduring legacy living on in both animation and live-action adaptations. In 2017, the tale was reimagined once again in a live-action format. However, in the realm of film poster art, the 1951 original second edition by Jean-Denis Malclès stands as a true work of art. Jean-Denis Malclès, an accomplished French artist, was known for his expertise in various artistic mediums. From opera set designs to book illustrations, his passion for painting shone through. His lifelong friend and renowned filmmaker, Jean Cocteau, commissioned Malclès to create a poster that would capture the essence of his fantasy romance film, "La Belle et la Bête." Malclès' foray into the world of film poster design was a departure from his usual artistic pursuits, but it resulted in a work of sheer magnificence. Malclès' poster for "La Belle et la Bête" is nothing short of magnificent. It exquisitely captures the magical and surreal imagery that defines the film. The central imagery depicts a stunning representation of Belle and the Beast, with the Beast in a regal pose as Belle gently embraces him. The use of color, shadow, and light in the poster evokes the enchanting atmosphere of the film. It is a true testament to Malclès' ability to convey complex emotions and themes with simplicity and elegance, much like the film itself. Jean-Denis Malclès' poster for "La Belle et la Bête" is widely regarded as one of the most iconic and definitive film posters of the 20th century. Its ability to capture the essence of Cocteau's cinematic masterpiece while retaining its artistic integrity is nothing short of remarkable. The poster has endured through the decades and remains a testament to the enduring power of art to evoke the magic of cinema. In conclusion, Jean-Denis Malclès' 1951 original second edition movie poster for "La Belle et la Bête" is a testament to the everlasting appeal of both the film and the story. Malclès' exceptional artistic talent was instrumental in creating a work of art that transcends the boundaries of mere film promotion...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Circa 1920 original travel poster for P.L.M. Paris - Milan via Frasne - Vallorbe
Located in PARIS, FR
The circa 1920 original poster by Trianon Trinquier, titled Paris-Milan via Frasne-Vallorbe, promotes the Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée (PLM) railway line, highlighting it as "la plus cour...
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1920s Prints and Multiples

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Libro de Miguel Angel Dieguez - Woodcut by Joaquín Diéguez y Díaz - 1903
Located in Roma, IT
Libro de Miguel Angel Dieguez is a Modern Artwork realized in 1903, by the Spanish Artist Joaquín Diéguez y Díaz. Coloured woodcut on paper. Hand signed on the back The work is g...
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Early 1900s Symbolist Figurative Prints

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Woodcut

Kostume, Plakate, und Dekorationen, "Shadows Light"
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Walter Schnackenberg’s style changed several times during his long and successful career. Having studied in Munich, the artist traveled often to Paris where he fell under the spell of the Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec’s colorful and sensuous posters depicting theatrical and decadent subjects. Schnackenberg became a regular contributor of similar compositions to the German magazines Jugend and Simplicissimus before devoting himself to the design of stage scenery and costumes. In the artist’s theatrical work, his mastery of form, ornamentation, and Orientalism became increasingly evident. He excelled at combining fluid Art Nouveau outlines, with spiky Expressionist passages, and the postures and patterns of the mysterious East. In his later years, Schnackenberg explored the unconscious, using surreal subject matter and paler colors that plainly portrayed dreams and visions, some imbued with political connotations. His drawings, illustrations, folio prints, and posters are highly sought today for their exceedingly imaginative qualities, enchanting subject matter, and arresting use of color. SCHNACKENBERG: KOSTUME, PLAKATE UND DEKORATIONEN, a cardboard bound art book consisting of 43 prints of work by Walter Schnackenberg, 30 of which are color lithographs that are signed and some are titled and dated in the plate, as well as black and white prints and photographs with accompanying text by Oskar Bie; lithographs printed at Kunstanstalt Oskar Consee in Munich, other images printed by Gesellschaft Pick & Co. in Munich, the text and cover with color images by Schnackenberg front and verso printed by R. Oldenbourg in Munich; published by Musarion Verlag, Munich, 1920. The majority of Walter Schnackenberg’s artistic output was destroyed by bomb attacks in Munich in 1944. The highly publicized 2013 auction in New York of the recovered pre-war poster collection once belonging to German poster aficionado, Hans Sachs has reintroduced the world to Walter Schnackenberg’s graphic genius and priceless ephemeral art from a lost era. Besides the museum world, designer Karl Lagerfeld is one of the most prodigious collectors of Schnackenberg. Flipping through the pages of Kostume, Plakate und Dekorationen, it becomes quite clear that Schnackenberg’s collection is ground zero at the crossroads of early modern fashion where the cult of celebrity meets up with dance, music, theater and cabaret, film and the graphic medium. Berlin and Munich under Germany’s Weimar Republic in the first quarter of the 20th century produced just the atmosphere to feed this burgeoning industry. Rising inflation sparked a recklessness to live large for the moment and heightened a desire for escapism. An influx of Indian and East Asian dancers and musicians added to the artsy bohemian cultural mix. A new decadence and tolerance resulted. Film boldly featured provocative subject matter. Cabarets became popular venues giving rise to the demi-monde in which people from all social stations mixed more freely in a thriving underground economy and culture where there was a blurring of boundaries and of social codes. Noted art historian and cultural doyen, Oskar Bie astutely observes in his introduction to Schnackenberg’s publication that what unites the images is fantasy and advertisement. Schnackenberg uses the eye as an instrument to brilliantly construct and convey this double message. His personages never directly confront the viewer. Their eyes gaze off in the distance like those of the screenplayer and film star Hedamaria Scholz in Schnackenberg’s “Die Rodelhexe” movie poster. Their eyes follow the path of a dance composition or become a transfixed and ogling male gaze such as the iconic 1911 Odeon Casino poster...
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1910s Expressionist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Les Peintres Témoins de leur Temps - Lithographed Poster after M. Chagall - 1963
Located in Roma, IT
Les peintres Témoins de leur Temps is a rare vintage poster realized in the 1963 in offset and lithograph after Marc Chagall (Lëzna...
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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph, Offset