Rufino Tamayo signed numbered original etching "Hombre contemplando la luna"
Medium: original etching and aquatint. Signed in pencil and numbered 68 of 80. Printed in 1947 on Velin de Hollande paper and published in New York by the Quadrangle Press as a special insert presented with the deluxe edition of Robert Goldwater's "Rufino Tamayo". Plate size: 7 7/8 x 5 3/4 inches (200 x 148 mm). Sheet size: 11 1/8 x 8 1/8 inches (282 x 205 mm). A rich and beautifully printed impression.
Pierre-Auguste Renoir "Femme au cep de vigne" original lithograph
Medium: original lithograph. Catalogue references: Delteil 44 or Roger-Marx 19. Printed in Paris by Clot and published in 1919 by Ambroise Vollard for the rare "Douze Lithographies Originales de Pierre-Auguste Renoir". Although the official edition was to have been 950, it is reported that approximately 1/3 of the impressions were never issued. Image size: 6 7/8 x 5 inches (175 x 125 mm); total sheet size 13 x 9 3/4 inches (330 x 250 mm). Signed in the plate with Renoir's stamped signature (not hand-signed).
Condition: there is foxing to the paper.
Pierre-Auguste Renoir "Femme nue assise" original etching
Medium: original soft ground etching. Catalogue reference: Delteil 12. Executed in 1906, this is a lifetime impression published in 1909 in Berlin by Cassirer for "Kunst und Kunstler". Printed on cream laid paper with the full margins and the Van Gelder Zonen watermark. Plate size: 7 1/4 x 5 5/8 inches (185 x 143 mm); the total sheet size is 12 1/2 x 9 5/8 inches (320 x 243 mm). Not signed.
Karl Schmidt-Rottluff original woodcut "Mannlicherkopf" 1917
Medium: original woodcut. Printed in Germany in 1917 for Die Aktion; this impression is from the deluxe edition of 100 on Bütten laid paper. Catalogue reference: Schapire 202. Image size: 6 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches (158 x 212 mm). Sheet size: 9 x 12 inches (230 x 305 mm). There is a different woodcut and printed text on verso, as published. Embossed with the publisher's dry stamp in the margin at the bottom right. Not signed.
Pablo Picasso original lithograph "Elegy of Ihpetonga"
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1954 at the Mourlot Freres atelier and published in New York by The Noonday Press in an edition of 64 for the "Elegy of Ihpetonga and Masks of Ashes" portfolio. Ihpetonga was the name given by the Canarsie Indians to the part of Brooklyn now known as Columbia Heights. Printed on Arches wove paper with deckle edges, the sheet measures 13 x 9 7/8 inches (330 x 251 mm). This work was mounted by the publisher onto a support sheet of black paper. Not signed.
Rufino Tamayo original etching "Hombre contemplando la luna"
Medium: original etching and aquatint. Printed in 1947 on Velin de Hollande paper and published in New York by the Quadrangle Press as the frontispiece of the deluxe edition of Robert Goldwater's "Rufino Tamayo". The edition size was limited to 80. Plate size: 7 7/8 x 5 3/4 inches (200 x 148 mm). Sheet size: 11 7/8 x 8 5/8 inches (300 x 220 mm). A rich and beautifully printed impression. Not signed.
Kathe Kollwitz "Begrüssung" original etching
Medium: original etching. Catalogue reference: Klipstein 10. A very rich impression on cream wove paper of this Kollwitz etching, with plate tone. Plate size: 118 x 88mm (4 5/8 x 3 1/2 inches). With full original margins, the sheet measures 14 1/4 x 10 1/4 inches (360 x 262mm). Not signed.
Please note: there have been later editions of this important Kollwitz print, but this is the original first edition, published in Germany by Pan (V-1; 1899-1900); edition of 1100. The Pan inscription is printed at the bottom of the sheet (which demonstrates the provenance).
Alexander Kanoldt original lithograph "Klausen in Tirol"
Medium: original lithograph. This striking lithograph was printed in 1922 for Genius. The image size is 11 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches (285 x 235 mm). This original Alexander Kanoldt lithograph is from GENIUS: Zeitschrift fur Werdende und Alte Kunst. This art and literary project only lasted three years, but had incredible influence on German art and culture between the Wars. Not signed.
Condition: there are a few small spots of foxing in margin.
Claude Lorrain original etching "Le Passage du Gue" The Ford
Medium: original etching. One of just a few night scenes composed by Claude Gellée (better known as Claude Lorain), this etching was executed in 1634. The impression offered here is printed on wove paper; this is the final state and the date of printing is unknown. The sheet measures 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 inches (105 x 173 mm). Not signed.
Condition: the margins are trimmed, the etching has been mounted by a previous owner at the four corners onto a support sheet, and there are some areas of discoloration to the paper.
Jasper Johns original lithograph
Medium: original offset lithograph. Printed on semi-translucent vellum-like Giama Natural paper by Universal Limited Art Editions (ULAE) and published in 2014 as a special insert for Art in America. Size: 15 x 10 7/8 inches (380 x 275 mm). This work was issued as a folded sheet and retains the horizontal crease. Signed in the plate (not by hand).
Mel Ramos original lithograph "Tiger Girl"
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1964 and published by Eberhard Kornfeld for the 1 Cent Life portfolio in an edition of 2000. Size: 16 1/4 x 11 1/2 inches (408 x 290 mm). There is poetry text (composed by Walasse Ting) on the back side, as issued. Not signed.
Ellsworth Kelly original lithograph, 1958
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1958 for the art revue Derriere le Miroir (issue number 110) and published in Paris by the Maeght atelier. Size: 15 x 22 inches (380 x 560 mm). There is a center fold with printed text on the back side, as published. Not signed.
J. M. W. Turner | Sir Frank Short mezzotint "Erhrenbreitstein to Coblenz, No. 2" signed
Medium: mezzotint. Catalogue reference: Hardie 95. Executed in 1913 by Sir Frank Short after J. M. W. Turner and signed in pencil by Sir Frank Short. Printed on chine-collé paper in an edition of 50. Plate size: 10 7/8 x 15 3/4 inches. Some consider that Sir Frank Short was at his best when interpreting J. M. W. Turner.
Condition: some age-toning and discoloration to the paper.
Pablo Picasso 1929 pochoir
Medium: pochoir (after the watercolor). Printed in Paris in 1929 at the atelier of Daniel Jacomet for L'Art Cubiste. Image size: 7 5/8 x 6 inches (195 x 152 mm). Sheet size: 10 5/8 x 8 inches (270 x 203 mm). Signed in the plate (not hand-signed).
Andre Lhote original etching
Medium: original etching. Printed in 1946 at the atelier Quesneville on BFK Rives paper and published in a limited edition of 300 for the "Alternance" portfolio (a collective art and literary project). Plate size: 7 x 9 inches (177 x 232 mm). Sheet size: 9 3/4 x 13 inches (245 x 328 mm). Signed in the plate (not by hand).
Paul Klee pochoir "Hammamet avec la mosquee"
Medium: pochoir (after the watercolor). Printed in 1964 at the atelier of Daniel Jacomet for the "Paul Klee 12 Aquarelles" portfolio and published in Paris by the Berggruen Gallery in an edition of 500. Size: 8 3/4 x 8 1/4 inches (225 x 210 mm). Signed in the plate (not hand-signed).
Condition: this work has been attached by the publisher onto a larger support sheet.
Paul Klee pochoir "Bleu Osieau Courge"
Medium: pochoir (after the watercolor). Printed in 1964 at the atelier of Daniel Jacomet for the "Paul Klee 12 Aquarelles" portfolio and published in Paris by the Berggruen Gallery in an edition of 500. Size: 10 1/4 x 16 1/4 inches (263 x 413 mm). Signed in the plate (not hand-signed).
Condition: there is old glue residue on the back where it had originally been attached by the publisher onto a support sheet.
Wassily Kandinsky "Motif aus Improvisation 25: The Garden of Love" original woodcut
Medium: original woodcut. Catalogue reference Roethel 105. Printed in Paris in 1938 for the art revue XXe Siecle (issue number 3). Image size: 8 1/2 x 8 3/4 inches (217 x 220 mm). Sheet size: 12 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches (317 x 245 mm). Signed in the plate (not hand-signed).
Condition: there are pinholes with discoloration along the left edge of the sheet -- this is from the publisher's original binding staples, and also demonstrates the provenance of this work.
Andre Lhote original etching "Nature morte a la cruche"
Medium: original etching. This richly inked impression was printed in 1960 at the atelier Robbe in an edition of 200 on Marais paper for the rare "Eloge de Andre Lhote" and published by Manuel Bruker. Plate size: 11 1/4 x 15 inches (284 x 378 mm). Sheet size: 13 x 19 1/2 inches (328 x 495 mm). There is a fold in the center, as issued. Not signed.
Fernand Leger original lithograph, 1949
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1949 for the art revue Derriere le Miroir (issue number 20-21- L'art abstrait) and published in Paris by the Maeght atelier. Sheet size: 15 x 21 3/4 inches (378 x 555 mm). Published as a folded sheet with a center crease and text on verso. Not signed.
Pablo Picasso lithograph "Le Gout du Bonheur"
Medium: lithograph (after the drawing). This Picasso lithograph from the "Le Gout du Bonheur" portfolio (the French title translates to "The Taste of Happiness") was printed in Munich in the studios of Guenther Dietz under the personal supervision of Picasso. It was published in 1970 in a limited edition of 666 by Editions Cercle d'Art and Harry Abrams. Printed on handmade Arches rag paper. Image size: 6 3/4 x 4 inches (172 x 105 mm). Sheet size: 13 x 9 3/4 inches (325 x 250 mm). Not signed.
According to the publisher, these lithographs were made "through a unique process that employs the same type of materials as used by the artist, instead of the usual printing inks. Grease crayon, lithographic tusche, lead pencil and charcoal are among the artist's materials used". The result is a truly rich and lifelike impression!
Ellsworth Kelly original lithograph, 1958
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1958 for the art revue Derriere le Miroir (issue number 110) and published in Paris by the Maeght atelier. Size: 15 x 11 inches (380 x 278 mm). There is printed text on the back side, as published. Not signed.
Ellsworth Kelly original lithograph, 1958
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1958 for the art revue Derriere le Miroir (issue number 110) and published in Paris by the Maeght atelier. Size: 15 x 11 inches (380 x 278 mm). There is printed text on the back side, as issued. Not signed.
Fernand Leger 1929 pochoir
Medium: pochoir (after the watercolor). Printed in Paris in 1929 at the atelier of Daniel Jacomet for L'Art Cubiste. Image size: 7 x 6 inches (175 x 150 mm). There is an inscription with the artist's name printed in text beneath the image. Signed in the plate (not by hand).
Auguste Rodin "Antonin Proust" original drypoint
Medium: original etching and drypoint. Catalogue reference: Delteil 10. Published in Paris in 1899 by H. Floury for Auguste Rodin "Statuaire" by Lon Maillard. This impression is printed in sanguine ink on wove paper. Plate size: 8 x 5 3/4 inches (203 x 140 mm). Not signed.
Fernand Leger 1929 pochoir
Medium: pochoir (after the watercolor). Printed in Paris in 1929 at the atelier of Daniel Jacomet for L'Art Cubiste. Image size: 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches (190 x 145 mm). There is an inscription with the artist's name printed in text beneath the image. Not signed.
Wifredo Lam original etching for Paroles Peintes
Medium: original color etching. Printed in 1965 for the "Paroles Peintes II" portfolio, and published in Paris by Lazar-Vernet. This magnificent, rich impression is one of 150 printed on Johannot wove paper. Plate size: 10 1/2 x 7 1/4 inches (265 x 182 mm). Sheet size: 14 3/4 x 11 inches (375 x 285 mm). Not signed.
Wassily Kandinsky "Schwartzer Fleck" original woodcut
Medium: original woodcut. Catalogue reference Roethel 145. Printed in Paris in 1938 for the art revue XXe Siecle (issue number 3). Image size: 7 x 8 1/2 inches (170 x 218 mm). Sheet size: 12 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches (317 x 243 mm). Signed in the plate (not by hand).
Condition: there is minor foxing and age-toning. There are six pinholes along the left edge of the sheet -- this is from the publisher's original binding staples, and also serves to demonstrate the provenance of this work.
Paul Klee pochoir "Portrait d'un jaune"
Medium: pochoir (after the watercolor). Printed in 1964 at the atelier of Daniel Jacomet for the "Paul Klee 12 Aquarelles" portfolio and published in Paris by the Berggruen Gallery in an edition of 500. Size: 16 3/4 x 10 3/4 inches (425 x 275 mm). Signed in the plate (not hand-signed).
Condition: this work has been attached by the publisher onto a larger support sheet.
Jack Levine signed original etching "Hong Kong Tailor"
Medium: original etching with drypoint. Signed in pencil and numbered 47/100. Catalogue reference: Prescott 59. This etching was executed in 1974 and issued in an edition of 100 on watermarked Arches wove paper. The plate size is 6 3/4 x 4 7/8 inches (172 x 124 mm). With full original margins, the total sheet measures 15 x 11 inches. The publisher's dry stamp is in the margin. A magnificent, rich impression, signed in pencil by Jack Levine.