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 By the 1970s, Andy Warhol had established himself as an artist of remarkable cultural currency, and his broad public recognition attracted many celebrities seeking the cachet of having Warhol paint their portraits. In 1980, he produced this stunning glamour shot of Canadian prima ballerina Karen Kain, then at the height of her career. Warhol used diamond dust to articulate the graceful lines of Kain's hands and facial features. Diamond dust is composed of fine particles of crushed glass, which are applied to a print when it is still wet so that they adhere to its surface; Warhol had begun experimenting with this technique only the year before. Karen Kain has been hand signed by both Kain and Warhol and is numbered 183/200. It measures 40" x 32" unframed and was published by William Hechter, Toronto. SOLD
 Spanish artist Joan Miro was an endlessly inventive painter, sculptor, ceramicist, and printmaker whose unique vision drastically changed the course of modern art. Miro derived his visual vocabulary from nature, though his works of art are frequently viewed as distinctly abstract compositions enhanced by his vivid palette. The bright colors and almost childlike elements of design in Pygmées Sous la Lune vividly express Miro's imagination and aesthetic. Miro was a superb printmaker who valued the broad exposure that the medium offered him and his work, saying, "A painting is a unique example for a single collector. But if I pull seventy-five examples...I increase the reach of my message seventy-five times." Pygmées Sous la Lune has been hand signed and numbered H.C. in pencil. It measures approximately 37" x 27 1/2" unframed. SOLD
 In 1960, Marc Chagall undertook a bold and challenging new project: designing twelve towering stained-glass windows for the synagogue at Hebrew University's Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem. Chagall envisaged the windows as "jewels of translucent fire," imbuing the panes of each with deep, richly hued color. In 1964, Chagall's remarkable vision was faithfully translated to paper by his longtime friend and collaborator Charles Sorlier, a master printer and colorist. The resulting portfolio, Twelve Maquettes of Stained Glass Windows for Jerusalem, illustrates the Biblical passage from Genesis in which Jacob blesses each of the twelve tribes of Israel. Replete with both religious iconography and Chagall's trademark folk imagery, the "Jerusalem Windows" series is truly an example of both artists at the height of their talent. The Tribe of Simeon, above, has been hand signed by Chagall and numbered 123/150. It measures approximately 29" x 21" unframed. SOLD
Mirrors were an important subject in Roy Lichtenstein's paintings and prints of the early 1970s, and in 1972 he turned to the collective media of lithography, screenprint, line-cut, and embossing to produce his famous Mirror series. With this collection, Lichtenstein was primarily interested in exploring the relationship between reality and unreality, noting in an interview, "They really only look like mirrors if someone tells you they do." Mirror #7 is a prime example of Lichtenstein's aesthetic from this series, dappled with the artist's signature Ben-Day dots in the mere suggestion of a recognizable, utilitarian object. Mirror #7 has been hand signed and numbered 71/80. It measures approximately 39" x 25 1/2" unframed. SOLD
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Frame Shoppe also specializes in custom archival framing and museum framing. Our framing
studio is located directly above our gallery, which allows us to design and frame your artwork quickly, safely, and professionally. We use high quality, museum conservation materials. Our mats, whether rag, linen, or hand wrapped silk, are all 100% acid free. We also offer six types of glazing material, including
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will enhance any work of art. Call us for a free price quote or advice on
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Georgetown Frame Shoppe, established in 1989 in Washington, DC, is a leading fine art print dealer. We specialize in buying
and selling works on paper by Contemporary
and Modern Masters. Our collection of lithographs, etchings
and linocuts emphasizes artists such as Pierre Auguste Renoir, Henri Matisse,
Andy Warhol, Marc Chagall, Pablo Picasso, Mary Cassatt, Joan Miro, Alexander
Calder, Francisco Goya, Roy Lichtenstein, and Bernard Buffet. Please feel free to call or email us for further information and pricing.
This warm and engaging lithograph, entitled La Famille, was produced by Pablo Picasso in 1953 and features a portrait of the artist's own family: his wife Françoise Gilot and their two children, Paloma and Claude. Gilot had met Picasso in 1942, when she was 21 and Picasso was 61. She was a talented and successful artist in her own right, and together she and Picasso raised their children and often captured their antics on paper and canvas. This is one of only five rare artist's proofs printed in advance of the regular edition of 50. La Famille has been hand signed by Picasso in pencil and measures approximately 35" x 29 3/4" framed. SOLD
Frightened Cat is an original lithograph from Dutch artist Karel Appel's famous Cats suite. Appel was a participant in the avant-garde art movement Cobra, named from the initials of its founders' home cities: Copenhagen, Bruxelles, and Amsterdam. The group's collective style tended toward semi abstract paintings consisting of vibrant color, energetic brushwork similar to that of American action painting, and figures inspired by both primitive and folk art. Appel himself was also heavily influenced by the work of Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and Jean Dubuffet. The Cats suite highlights both Appel's lifelong interest in animals and his masterful application of color to mimic the layering of paint that characterizes his works on canvas. Frightened Cat is hand signed by Appel and numbered 105/125. It measures 42" x 35" framed. SOLD
Peter Max Mixed Media
Flag With Heart (Eastern Europe Museum Tour) is a vibrant original work of art created by living artist Peter Max in 1999. Max, an American artist of renown, was born in Berlin and spent his childhood in China, Tibet, Israel, and Paris before arriving in the United States at the age of 16. This personal childhood odyssey informs Max's New Age artistic style with its cosmic imagery and multicolored blends of diverse media. The work above takes its name from Max's one-man exhibition at the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia, in 1991. A series of one-of-a-kind mixed-media prints were issued in commemoration, all centered around one of Max's favorite motifs: the American flag. Flag With Heart (Eastern Europe Museum Tour) is hand signed in acrylic paint and measures approximately 37" x 33" framed. SOLD
Certified Art Appraisals
We are Certified International Fine Art Appraisers. We can provide you with a detailed, written art appraisal indicating the fair market value of your art, which can be used for insurance and other purposes. Please contact us for details.
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