Figurative art

What is figurative art?

Sometimes known as Figurativism, figurative art refers to sculptures and paintings that are clearly or specifically derived from real objects, making them representational. The term figurative art is often used in contrast to abstract art. However, since the emergence of abstract art, figurative art has come to describe any form of modern art that has strong references to the real world or actual situations.
A Group of 3 Screenprints

Karel Appel

A Group of 3 Screenprints, 1975 / 1978

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 2,810

The Story of Red and Blue #5

Keith Haring

The Story of Red and Blue #5, 1989–90

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 4,500

The Story of Red and Blue #2

Keith Haring

The Story of Red and Blue #2, 1989-1990

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 4,500

Hirsche (set of 4)

Georg Baselitz

Hirsche (set of 4), 2022

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

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Triptych (Centre)

Francis Bacon

Triptych (Centre), 1983

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 18,800

La Toilette

Fernando Botero

La Toilette, 1983

Limited Edition Print

Offset Print

EUR 6,870

Senza titolo (Tavolo)

Sandro Chia

Senza titolo (Tavolo), 2001

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

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Poster for Nuclear Disarmament

Keith Haring

Poster for Nuclear Disarmament, 1982

Limited Edition Print

Offset Print

USD 11,000 - 15,000

Portable Air Transport

Panamarenko

Portable Air Transport, 1969

Limited Edition Print

Offset Print

EUR 3,300

Polistes

Panamarenko

Polistes, 1990

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

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Scotch Gambit at Rijnkaai, Antwerpen

Panamarenko

Scotch Gambit at Rijnkaai, Antwerpen, 2001

Limited Edition Print

Monoprint

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Noordpool-Arlikoop

Panamarenko

Noordpool-Arlikoop, 2004

Limited Edition Print

Inkjet print

EUR 9,500

Noordpool-Arlikoop

Panamarenko

Noordpool-Arlikoop, 2004

Limited Edition Print

Inkjet print

EUR 12,500

Teddy

Stephan Balkenhol

Teddy, 2004

Limited Edition Print

Woodcut

EUR 1,600

Untitled II (Urge)

KAWS

Untitled II (Urge), 2020

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

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Chum Vinyl Figure

KAWS

Chum Vinyl Figure, 2002

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

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Appropriation

Appropriation in art involves using pre-existing images or objects with little or no modification. This technique has played a significant role across various art forms, including visual arts, music, performance, and literature. In visual arts, appropriation refers to the practice of adopting, sampling, recycling, or borrowing elements—or even entire forms—of existing visual culture, integrating them into new works to create meaning or critique.

Artist Proof

An artist proof traditionally refers to a print impression taken during the printing process to evaluate the current state of the artwork as the artist works on the plate. These proofs often show incomplete images and are sometimes called trial impressions or working proofs. However, in modern practice, an artist proof typically refers to an impression of the finished work that is identical to the numbered edition copies but is set aside for the artist's personal use. Artist proofs are usually marked A.P. and may be considered more valuable by collectors due to their limited availability.

Action painting

Action Painting is a style of painting where the physical act of creating art—such as gestural brushstrokes, splashing or dripping paint, or moving and dancing while applying paint—is considered essential to the artwork itself. This approach emphasizes the artist's movement and spontaneity as integral to the creative process.

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