Antoni Tàpies Sold at Auction Prices

Painter, Collage Artist, Lithographer, Sculptor, b. 1923 - d. 2012

(b Barcelona, Spain, 1923) Spanish Modern Artist/Sculptor. Bed ridden as a child, due to a lung disease, Tapies began to draw and paint. This hobby eventually became his passion and he departed from his studies of law at Barcelona University, in 1946, to purse his love for art. Greatly influenced by the political conflicts of his era, Tapies created abstract paintings in response to WWII. Over the decades, his work has evolved based on influences from fellow artists such as Joan Miro and Pablo Picasso. In the 1980s, Tapies started to experiment with sculpture. The Antoni Tapies Foundation was created in 1984 with the objective to support the continuation of modern art.

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  • Antoni Tapies - Monotypes - 1974 Lithograph 29" x 19.5"
    Mar. 18, 2025

    Antoni Tapies - Monotypes - 1974 Lithograph 29" x 19.5"

    Est: $40 - $60

    "Monotypes" by Antoni Tapies, 1974 Unsigned Lithograph. Paper size is 29 x 19.5 inches, with an image size of 29 x 19.5 inches. The Lithograph is from an unknown edition size. and is not framed. The condition was rated A: Mint. Additional details: The poster titled Tapies Monotypes was produced for an exhibition showcasing the works of the renowned Catalan artist Antoni Tàpies at Galerie Maeght in Paris, held in June 1974. This exhibition focused on Tàpies' monotype works, a printmaking technique that allows for the creation of unique, one-of-a-kind prints. The poster was created in conjunction with the 1988 publication "Tapies: Affiches," authored by Rosa Maria Malet and Miquel Tapies, which explores the various posters and promotional materials associated with Antoni Tàpies' exhibitions and projects.

    DUMBO Auctions
  • ANTONI TÀPIES PUIG (Barcelona, 1923 - 2012). "Triangle", Negre i Roig series, 1976. Engraving in several inks with relief on Guarro paper, copy 39/75. Signed and justified by hand. Ediciones La Polígrafa.
    Mar. 18, 2025

    ANTONI TÀPIES PUIG (Barcelona, 1923 - 2012). "Triangle", Negre i Roig series, 1976. Engraving in several inks with relief on Guarro paper, copy 39/75. Signed and justified by hand. Ediciones La Polígrafa.

    Est: €5,000 - €5,500

    ANTONI TÀPIES PUIG (Barcelona, 1923 - 2012). "Triangle", Negre i Roig series, 1976. Engraving in several inks with relief on Guarro paper, copy 39/75. Signed and justified by hand. Ediciones La Polígrafa. Work referenced in "Tàpies. Obra Gráfica, 1973-1978", Ed. Gustavo Gili, p. 193, ref. 610. Measurements: 55 x 75 cm; 60 x 79 cm (frame). Antoni Tàpies begins in art during his long convalescence from a lung disease. Progressively he will dedicate himself with greater intensity to drawing and painting, and finally he leaves his studies of Law to dedicate himself completely to art. Co-founder of "Dau al Set" in 1948, he began to exhibit in the Salones de Octubre in Barcelona, as well as in the Salón de los Once held in Madrid in 1949. After his first individual exhibition in the Layetanas Galleries, he travels to Paris in 1950, with a scholarship from the French Institute. In these years he began his participation in the Venice Biennial, exhibited again at the Layetanas and, after a show in Chicago, in 1953 he had a solo exhibition at Martha Jackson's gallery in New York. From then on, his exhibitions, both group and solo, were held all over the world, in leading galleries and museums such as the Guggenheim in New York and the Museum of Modern Art in Paris. He has won awards such as the Prince of Asturias, the Praemium Imperiale of the Japan Art Association, the National Prize of Culture, the Grand Prize for Painting in France, etc., and anthologies have been dedicated to him in Tokyo (1976), New York (1977 and 2005), Rome (1980), Amsterdam (1980), Madrid (1980), Venice (1982), Milan (1985), Vienna (1986) and Brussels (1986). He is represented in major museums around the world, such as the foundation that bears his name in Barcelona, the Reina Sofia in Madrid, the Guggenheim in Berlin, Bilbao and New York, the Fukoka Art Museum in Japan, the MoMA in New York and the Tate Gallery in London. Work referenced in "Tàpies. Obra Gráfica, 1973-1978", Ed. Gustavo Gili, p. 193, ref. 610.

    Setdart Auction House
  • ANTONI TÀPIES PUIG (Barcelona, 1923 - 2012). Sense títol , 1970. Oil, collage and pencil on cardboard. Attached certificate issued by the Tàpies Commission (No. T-9784), signed by Mr. Antoni Tàpies Barba.
    Mar. 18, 2025

    ANTONI TÀPIES PUIG (Barcelona, 1923 - 2012). Sense títol , 1970. Oil, collage and pencil on cardboard. Attached certificate issued by the Tàpies Commission (No. T-9784), signed by Mr. Antoni Tàpies Barba.

    Est: €14,000 - €15,000

    ANTONI TÀPIES PUIG (Barcelona, 1923 - 2012). Sense títol , 1970. Oil, collage and pencil on cardboard. Attached certificate issued by the Tàpies Commission (No. T-9784), signed by Mr. Antoni Tàpies Barba. Framed is museum glass. It has slight damage to the frame. Signed in the lower right corner. Measurements: 24,5 x 33 cm; 50 x 58 cm (frame). The work of Antoni Tàpies in the 70's is characterized by an intense exploration of matter, in which the Catalan artist transcends the traditional limits of painting to turn the support into a field of sensorial and conceptual experimentation. This is a characteristic work of this decade, we observe a rough and dense surface, in which industrial materials such as pressed cardboard merge with the paint, generating an almost sculptural relief effect. The chromatic palette is sober, dominated by earthy, ochre and gray tones that evoke the texture of the walls worn by time. On this basis, Tàpies incorporates graphics and signs, often in the form of gestural strokes, which reinforce the spiritual and philosophical dimension of his work. These apparently spontaneous marks are not mere decorative elements, but form part of his personal language, charged with references to the passage of time, human fragility and memory. Tàpies' painting at this stage is inscribed in the current of informalism and material art, where texture and material acquire the same prominence as color or form. The artist treats the pictorial surface as a territory to be explored, in which the material undergoes processes of wear, erosion and transformation, endowing the work with an almost telluric energy. His use of unconventional materials challenges the notion of the traditional pictorial and places his work in a constant dialogue between the material and the symbolic. Co-founder of "Dau al Set" in 1948, Tàpies began to exhibit in the Salones de Octubre in Barcelona, as well as in the Salón de los Once held in Madrid in 1949. After his first solo exhibition at the Layetanas Galleries, he travels to Paris in 1950, with a scholarship from the French Institute. In 1953 he had a solo exhibition at Martha Jackson's New York gallery. From then on, his exhibitions, both collective and individual, were held all over the world, in outstanding galleries and museums such as the Guggenheim in New York or the Modern Art Museum in Paris. Since the seventies, anthologies have been dedicated to him in Tokyo (1976), New York (1977 and 2005), Rome (1980), Amsterdam (1980), Madrid (1980), Venice (1982), Milan (1985), Vienna (1986) and Brussels (1986). Self-taught, Tàpies has created his own style within the avant-garde art of the 20th century, in which tradition and innovation are combined in an abstract style but full of symbolism, giving great relevance to the material substrate of the work. It is worth mentioning the marked spiritual sense given by the artist to his work, where the material support transcends its state to signify a profound analysis of the human condition. Tàpies' work has been highly valued internationally, being exhibited in the most prestigious museums in the world. Throughout his career he has received numerous awards and distinctions, including the Praemium Imperiale of Japan, the National Culture Award, the Grand Prize for Painting in France, the Wolf Foundation of the Arts (1981), the Gold Medal of the Generalitat de Catalunya (1983), the Prince of Asturias Award for the Arts (1990), the Picasso Medal of Unesco (1993) and the Velázquez Award for Plastic Arts (2003). A great defender of Catalan culture, of which he is deeply imbued, Tàpies is a great admirer of the mystical writer Ramón Llull, as well as the Catalan Romanesque and Gaudí's architecture. At the same time, he appreciates Eastern art and philosophy, which, like his own work, blur the boundary between matter and spirit, between man and nature. Influenced by Buddhism, he shows in his paintings how pain, both physical and spiritual, is inherent to life. Antoni Tàpies is represented in major museums around the world, such as the foundation that bears his name in Barcelona, the Reina Sofía in Madrid, the Guggenheim in Berlin, Bilbao and New York, the Fukoka Art Museum in Japan, the MoMA in New York and the Tate Gallery in London. Attached certificate issued by the Tàpies Commission (No. T-9784), signed by Mr. Antoni Tàpies Barba. Framed is museum glass. It has slight damage to the frame.

    Setdart Auction House
  • Tapiès, Antoni: Ohne Titel
    Mar. 15, 2025

    Tapiès, Antoni: Ohne Titel

    Est: €900 - €1,100

    Antoni Tapies 1923 Barcelona - 2012 Untitled Lithograph and black lacquer on paper; H 575 mm, W 680 mm; signed lower right ''Tapies''; numbered lower left ''52/100''

    Peter Karbstein - Kunst und Auktionshaus
  • ANTONI TÀPIES (1923-2012) - LITOGRAFIA
    Mar. 13, 2025

    ANTONI TÀPIES (1923-2012) - LITOGRAFIA

    Est: €350 - €700

    ANTONI TÀPIES (1923-2012) - LITOGRAFIA "Cartel from Nocturn Matinal, 1970" Litografia sobre papel (63/100), assinada. Pequenos picos de acidez. Dim.: 76x56 cm.

    Corte Real, Leiloeira
  • ANTONI TAPIES TRIANGLE, 1976
    Mar. 13, 2025

    ANTONI TAPIES TRIANGLE, 1976

    Est: €1,800 - €2,000

    ANTONI TAPIES 1923-2012 Triangle, 1976 Acquaforte a colori H.C. di 75 esemplari cm. 56,5x75,5 Firma e sigla H.C. al fronte PROVENIENZA Collezione privata, Milano

    Area Casa D'Aste
  • ANTONI TÀPIES. “Pro abolició pena de mort”.
    Mar. 13, 2025

    ANTONI TÀPIES. “Pro abolició pena de mort”.

    Est: €700 - €750

    Lithograph Signed and numbered 44/75. Made in 1975 89x66 cm.

    Balclis
  • ANTONI TÀPIES. Congrés. (d)
    Mar. 13, 2025

    ANTONI TÀPIES. Congrés. (d)

    Est: €450 - €550

    Lithograph Signed and numbered 45/100. Published by the Congress of Catalan Culture in 1977 and made in the workshop of Damià Caus. Reference literature: M. Galfetti, “Tàpies. Obra gráfica 1973-1978", Barcelona, Gustavo Gili, 1980, p. 229, cat. no. 661 79x62 cm.

    Balclis
  • Antoni Tàpies (Spanish 1923 - 2012). Untitled, 1962.
    Mar. 10, 2025

    Antoni Tàpies (Spanish 1923 - 2012). Untitled, 1962.

    Est: €200 - €300

    Antoni Tàpies (Spanish 1923 - 2012) Untitled, 1962 lithograph on Guarro signed and with the artist's watermark 'Tapies' (lower right) and numbered '16/300' (lower left), published by Kestner Gesellschaft, Hanover sheet size 562 x 755 mm.

    Adams Amsterdam Auctions
  • Antoni Tàpies (Spanish 1923 - 2012). No. 5, from the portfolio 'Als Mestres de Catalunya', 1974.
    Mar. 10, 2025

    Antoni Tàpies (Spanish 1923 - 2012). No. 5, from the portfolio 'Als Mestres de Catalunya', 1974.

    Est: €600 - €800

    Antoni Tàpies (Spanish 1923 - 2012) No. 5, from the portfolio 'Als Mestres de Catalunya', 1974 lithograph on Guarro signed 'Tapies' (lower right) and numbered 'V/L' (lower left), published by Sala Gaspar, Barcelona, printed by Damià Caus, Barcelona sheet size 990 x 687 mm., frame size 102.5 x 72 cm.

    Adams Amsterdam Auctions
  • ANTONI TAPIES (1923 Barcelona - 2012 ebenda)
    Mar. 09, 2025

    ANTONI TAPIES (1923 Barcelona - 2012 ebenda)

    Est: -

    Farblithografie auf Bütten, "Poema" (1973), unten links in Bleistift signiert "Tapies" (unten rechts ebenso signiert [Joan] "Brossa"), Ex. 93/500, Edition Maeght, ca. 82,5x61,5cm (in Passepartout), gerahmt (101x71cm), leichter Schmutzaufrieb, Rahmenglas fehlt

    Auktionshaus Rotherbaum OHG
  • ANTONI TAPIES (1923 Barcelona - 2012 ebenda)
    Mar. 09, 2025

    ANTONI TAPIES (1923 Barcelona - 2012 ebenda)

    Est: -

    monochrome Offset-Lithografie auf Kraftpapier, "Pinselstriche (Namenszug)", unten links in Bleistift signiert/monogrammiert, unten rechts Blindstempel "Fundacio Antoni Tapies Barcelona", ca. 63,5x44cm (in Passepartout montiert), gerahmt (80x50cm)

    Auktionshaus Rotherbaum OHG
  • ANTONI TAPIES, INVITATION, LITHOGRAPH
    Mar. 08, 2025

    ANTONI TAPIES, INVITATION, LITHOGRAPH

    Est: $500 - $700

    Artist: Antoni Tapies, Spanish (1923 - 2012) Title: Invitation Medium: Lithograph, signed in the plate Edition: Size: 9 x 17 in. (22.86 x 43.18 cm) Frame Size: 16.25 x 24.25 inches

    RoGallery
  • Antoni Tapies
    Mar. 06, 2025

    Antoni Tapies

    Est: €300 - €500

    Barcellona 1923 - 2012, 59x78 cm., "Les Haricots", 1969, etching eg. 24/75, signed at the bottom right, within frame

    Colasanti Casa d'Aste
  • Antoni Tapies
    Mar. 06, 2025

    Antoni Tapies

    Est: €200 - €300

    Barcellona 1923 - 2012, 21x42 cm., "Untitled", 1976, lithography eg. 100/120, signed at the bottom right, within frame. Literature: 1984, Tapies Das graphische werk 1973 - 1978, M. Galfetti, vol. 2, Erker Press St. Gallen, pag. 212 - 213.

    Colasanti Casa d'Aste
  • Antoni Tapies
    Mar. 06, 2025

    Antoni Tapies

    Est: €200 - €300

    Barcellona 1923 - 2012, 21x42 cm., "Untitled", lithography eg. 100/120, signed at the bottom right, within frame

    Colasanti Casa d'Aste
  • Roig i negre 5
    Mar. 06, 2025

    Roig i negre 5

    Est: ¥300,000 - ¥400,000

    etching, aquatint and carborundum in colours with relief, signed in pencil, numbered 17/99 (there were also 20 H.C.), on handmade paper, published by Ediciones Polígrafa, S.A., Barcelona, printed by Atelier des Ediciones Polígrafa, S.A., Barcelona, the full sheet

    Mallet Auction
  • Quatre franges/ Crâne renversé
    Mar. 06, 2025

    Quatre franges/ Crâne renversé

    Est: ¥100,000 - ¥150,000

    a set of two prints in colours(etching with embossing/ lithograph), each signed in pencil, numbered 48/75 (there were also 15 H.C.) and 27/75 respectively, on Guarro ('Quatre franges'), published and printed by Ediciones Polígrafa S.A., Barcelona ('Quatre franges'), with full margins/ the full sheet, each framed

    Mallet Auction
  • Sénanque II/ Forma blanca
    Mar. 06, 2025

    Sénanque II/ Forma blanca

    Est: ¥100,000 - ¥150,000

    a set of two prints in colours (lithograph/ etching with collagraph), each signed in pencil, numbered 27/85 (there were also 9 H.C.) and 17/99 (there were also 50 numbered I/L - L/L) respectively, on Arches/ Aquari handmade paper, published by Galerie Lelong, Paris/ Polígrafa Obra Gráfica SL, Barcelona, printed by Atelier Lelong, Paris/ Polígrafa Obra Gráfica SL workshop, with full margins/ the full sheet, Forma blanca' framed (not examined out of the frame)

    Mallet Auction
  • Antoni Tàpies Hg. Erker Presse St. Gallen (mit dem…
    Mar. 02, 2025

    Antoni Tàpies Hg. Erker Presse St. Gallen (mit dem…

    Est: -

    Antoni Tàpies o.T., aus: Kunst und Spiritualität. Moderne Kunst, Mystik und Humor. 1993. Farblithographie auf Velin. 12 x 11,2 cm (20,5 x 11,2 cm). Signiert und bezeichnet "p.a.". In Punkten auf Unterlage montiert, im Passepartout freistehend sowie unter Glas gerahmt. - Insgesamt sehr gut. Prachtvoller und kreidiger Druck, oben mit breitem Rand. Hg. Erker Presse St. Gallen (mit dem Trockenstempel unten links). - Künstlerexemplar außerhalb der Auflage von 100 Exemplaren. Colour lithograph on wove paper. Signed and indicated "p.a.". Spot-mounted to underlying mat, free standing, framed under glass. - Very good overall. Splendid and chalky impression with wide margin at top. - Published by Erker Presse St. Gallen (with the dry stamp in the lower left). - Artist's copy aside the edition of 100 copies.

    Jeschke Jádi Auctions Berlin GmbH
  • ANTONI TAPIES, NOCTURN MATINAL
    Feb. 27, 2025

    ANTONI TAPIES, NOCTURN MATINAL

    Est: €200 - €400

    ANTONI TAPIES (1923 - 2012) Nocturn matinal 1970 Lithograph, ed. 97/100 57 x 77 cm Signed in pencil lower right and numbered lower left PROVENANCE: Private collection, Milan

    Art-Rite
  • Tàpies. The key of fire
    Feb. 26, 2025

    Tàpies. The key of fire

    Est: -

    TÀPIES, Antoni.- "LA CLAU DEL FOC. Tria de textos i proleg de Pere Gimferrer" B.: Ed. Polígrafa, 1973. Smaller folio, cloth ed. decorated. Numbered limited edition, with 16 lithographs by Antonio Tàpies. Bibliography: Galfetti, Mariuccia. "TÀPIES. Das graphische Werk L´oeuvre gravé 1973 - 1978" Erker - Verlag, 1984. Pgs. 29 - 38.

    Duran Arte y Subastas
  • ANTONI TÀPIES Barcelona (1923) / (2012) "Untitled", 1968
    Feb. 26, 2025

    ANTONI TÀPIES Barcelona (1923) / (2012) "Untitled", 1968

    Est: €9,000 - €12,000

    Painting and graphite on paper. Signed in pencil on the lower right side. Attached is a certificate from the Tapies Commission dated April 14, 2022. The work is included in the archive of the artist's complete works under photo number T-10043. Dimensions: 24 x 24.8 cm

    Ansorena
  • ANTONI TÀPIES Barcelona (1923) / (2012) "Catalan Suite", 1972
    Feb. 26, 2025

    ANTONI TÀPIES Barcelona (1923) / (2012) "Catalan Suite", 1972

    Est: €1,350 - €1,800

    Aquatint and carborundum on paper. Justified 16/75 and signed in pencil at the bottom. With La Cometa watermark. Provenance: - Galería Theo, Madrid - Private collection, Madrid Bibliography: - Mariuccia Galfetti, "Tàpies obra grava 1947-1972", Ed. Erker-Verlag St. Gallen, editorial Gustavo Gili, Barcelona, ​​1990, p. 188, nº306 Measurements: 72 x 100 cm

    Ansorena
  • ANTONI TÀPIES Barcelona (1923) / (2012) "Catalan Suite", 1972
    Feb. 26, 2025

    ANTONI TÀPIES Barcelona (1923) / (2012) "Catalan Suite", 1972

    Est: €1,350 - €1,800

    Aquatint on paper. Justified 16/75 and signed in pencil at the bottom. With La Cometa watermark. Provenance: - Galería Theo, Madrid - Private collection, Madrid Bibliography: - Mariuccia Galfetti, "Tàpies obra grava 1947-1972", Ed. Erker-Verlag St. Gallen, editorial Gustavo Gili, Barcelona, ​​1990, p. 187, nº304 Measurements: 75 x 101 cm

    Ansorena
  • ANTONI TÀPIES Barcelona (1923) / (2012) "'Variation on a musical theme XVII', 1987
    Feb. 26, 2025

    ANTONI TÀPIES Barcelona (1923) / (2012) "'Variation on a musical theme XVII', 1987

    Est: €900 - €1,200

    Lithograph and embossing. Signed and justified in pencil 20/75 at the bottom. Published by Galerie Lelong, Paris, edition of 75 copies, 15 out of stock, 11 FAT and artist's proofs undetermined Bibliography: - Nuria Homs, "Tápies obragráfica 1987-1994", Ed. Gustavo Gilli SL, Barcelona 1989; p. 78, nº1158 Measurements: 54 x 71 cm

    Ansorena
  • Antoni Tàpies (1923-2012), "Grand Central," circa 1982
    Feb. 25, 2025

    Antoni Tàpies (1923-2012), "Grand Central," circa 1982

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Antoni Tàpies (1923-2012) "Grand Central," circa 1982 Etching and aquatint in colors on wove paper Edition: 91/99 Signed and numbered in pencil in the lower margin: Tàpies

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • Antoni Tapies Book Fair Poster 1974
    Feb. 25, 2025

    Antoni Tapies Book Fair Poster 1974

    Est: -

    Poster "XXIII Fira del llibre d'ocasió antic i modern", Barcelona, 1974. *Some errors.

    Duran Arte y Subastas
  • Antoni Tàpies. Untitled
    Feb. 25, 2025

    Antoni Tàpies. Untitled

    Est: -

    Polychrome lithograph on Arches paper. With a text by André du Bouchet. Signed by both in the lower right corner. Numbered (147/500) in the lower left corner. Damage. Edited by Maeght Editeur, Paris (collection "Placards"). Bibliography: - GALFETTI, Mariuccia: Tapies. Das graphische Werk. L'œuvre grave. 1973-1978. Mariuccia Galfetti, Eker-Verlag. St. Gallen, 1984. Cat. No.: 398, p. 59. Rep B/W. 56 x 75.5cm

    Duran Arte y Subastas
  • Antoni Tapies. The horizon line
    Feb. 25, 2025

    Antoni Tapies. The horizon line

    Est: -

    Lithograph on Chiffon de la Dore paper. Signed in the lower right corner. Numbered (26/150) in the lower left corner. Edited by Maeght Editeur, Paris. Bibliography: - GALFETTI, Mariuccia: Tapies. Das graphische Werk. L'œuvre grave. 1973-1978. Mariuccia Galfetti, Eker-Verlag. St. Gallen, 1984. Cat. No.: 375, p. 43. Rep B/W.

    Duran Arte y Subastas
  • Anton Tapies. Orella
    Feb. 25, 2025

    Anton Tapies. Orella

    Est: -

    Etching on Guarro paper specially made for the print. Signed in the lower right corner. Numbered (58/75) in the lower left corner. Paper damaged by humidity and fungi. Published by La Polígrafa, Barcelona. Bibliography: -GALFETTI, Mariuccia: Tàpies. Das graphische Werk. L'oeuvre gravé 1947-1972. Erker-Verlag. St. Gallen,1975. Cat. NNº: 292. Pág. 182. Rep. B/W.

    Duran Arte y Subastas
  • Antoni Tàpies. Untitled
    Feb. 25, 2025

    Antoni Tàpies. Untitled

    Est: -

    Etching on Arches paper. Signed in the lower right corner. Numbered (5/30) in the lower left corner. Edited by Carmen Durángo, Valladolid. Bibliography: - HOMS, Nuria: Tàpies obragráfica 1979-1986. Gustavo Gili. Barcelona, 2002. Page 64. Cat. No. 764. B/W.

    Duran Arte y Subastas
  • Tàpies, Antoni (Barcelona 1923 - 2012 Barcelona, most important artist of Art Informel in Spain),
    Feb. 22, 2025

    Tàpies, Antoni (Barcelona 1923 - 2012 Barcelona, most important artist of Art Informel in Spain),

    Est: -

    Tàpies, Antoni (Barcelona 1923 - 2012 Barcelona, most important artist of Art Informel in Spain), "Untitled", lithograph on paper, signed Tapies below, numbered 31/40, 65 x 76 cm Tàpies, Antoni (Barcelona 1923 - 2012 Barcelona, bedeutendster Künstler des Informel in Spanien), "Ohne Titel", Lithografie auf Papier, signiert unten Tapies, nummeriert 31/40, 65 x 76 cm

    Auktionshaus Plückbaum
  • ANTONI TAPIES, INVITATION, LITHOGRAPH
    Feb. 20, 2025

    ANTONI TAPIES, INVITATION, LITHOGRAPH

    Est: $700 - $900

    Artist: Antoni Tapies, Spanish (1923 - 2012) Title: Invitation Medium: Lithograph, signed in the plate Size: 9 x 17 in. (22.86 x 43.18 cm) Frame Size: 16.25 x 24.25 inches

    RoGallery
  • ANTONI TÀPIES PUIG (Barcelona, 1923 - 2012). "Clau de foc", 1973. Lithograph, copy 65/75. Signed and justified by hand. Presents some rust stains.
    Feb. 20, 2025

    ANTONI TÀPIES PUIG (Barcelona, 1923 - 2012). "Clau de foc", 1973. Lithograph, copy 65/75. Signed and justified by hand. Presents some rust stains.

    Est: €800 - €1,000

    ANTONI TÀPIES PUIG (Barcelona, 1923 - 2012). "Clau de foc", 1973. Lithograph, copy 65/75. Signed and justified by hand. Presents some rust stains. Measurements: 44,5 x 62 cm. Co-founder of "Dau al Set" in 1948, Tàpies begins to exhibit in the Salones de Octubre in Barcelona, as well as in the Salón de los Once held in Madrid in 1949. After his first solo exhibition at the Layetanas Galleries, he travels to Paris in 1950, with a scholarship from the French Institute. In 1953 he had a solo exhibition at Martha Jackson's New York gallery. From then on, his exhibitions, both collective and individual, were held all over the world, in outstanding galleries and museums such as the Guggenheim in New York or the Modern Art Museum in Paris. Since the seventies, anthologies have been dedicated to him in Tokyo, New York, Rome, Amsterdam, Madrid, Venice, Milan, Vienna and Brussels. Self-taught, Tàpies has created his own style within the avant-garde art of the 20th century, combining tradition and innovation in an abstract style but full of symbolism, giving great importance to the material substratum of the work. It is worth mentioning the marked spiritual sense given by the artist to his work, where the material support transcends its state to signify a profound analysis of the human condition. Tàpies' work has been highly valued internationally, being exhibited in the most prestigious museums in the world. Throughout his career he has received numerous awards and distinctions, including the Praemium Imperiale of Japan, the National Culture Prize, the Grand Prize for Painting in France, the Wolf Foundation of the Arts (1981), the Gold Medal of the Generalitat de Catalunya (1983), the Prince of Asturias Prize for the Arts (1990), the Picasso Medal of Unesco (1993) and the Velázquez Prize for the Plastic Arts (2003). Antoni Tàpies is represented in major museums around the world, such as the foundation that bears his name in Barcelona, the Reina Sofía in Madrid, the Guggenheim in Berlin, Bilbao and New York, the Fukoka Art Museum in Japan, the MoMA in New York and the Tate Gallery in London.

    Setdart Auction House
  • ANTONI TÀPIES PUIG (Barcelona, 1923 - 2012). Untitled. Etching, copy 12/14. Signed and justified by hand.
    Feb. 20, 2025

    ANTONI TÀPIES PUIG (Barcelona, 1923 - 2012). Untitled. Etching, copy 12/14. Signed and justified by hand.

    Est: €600 - €750

    ANTONI TÀPIES PUIG (Barcelona, 1923 - 2012). Untitled. Etching, copy 12/14. Signed and justified by hand. Measurements: 29 x 19,5 cm (print); 37,5 x 28,5 cm (paper). Co-founder of "Dau al Set" in 1948, Tàpies begins to exhibit in the Salones de Octubre in Barcelona, as well as in the Salón de los Once held in Madrid in 1949. After his first solo exhibition at the Layetanas Galleries, he travels to Paris in 1950, with a scholarship from the French Institute. In 1953 he had a solo exhibition at Martha Jackson's New York gallery. From then on, his exhibitions, both collective and individual, were held all over the world, in outstanding galleries and museums such as the Guggenheim in New York or the Modern Art Museum in Paris. Since the seventies, anthologies have been dedicated to him in Tokyo, New York, Rome, Amsterdam, Madrid, Venice, Milan, Vienna and Brussels. Self-taught, Tàpies has created his own style within the avant-garde art of the 20th century, combining tradition and innovation in an abstract style but full of symbolism, giving great importance to the material substratum of the work. It is worth mentioning the marked spiritual sense given by the artist to his work, where the material support transcends its state to signify a profound analysis of the human condition. Tàpies' work has been highly valued internationally, being exhibited in the most prestigious museums in the world. Throughout his career he has received numerous awards and distinctions, including the Praemium Imperiale of Japan, the National Culture Award, the Grand Prix de Painting in France, the Wolf Foundation of the Arts (1981), the Gold Medal of the Generalitat de Catalunya (1983), the Prince of Asturias Award for the Arts (1990), the Picasso Medal of Unesco (1993) and the Velázquez Prize for the Plastic Arts (2003). Antoni Tàpies is represented in major museums around the world, such as the foundation that bears his name in Barcelona, the Reina Sofía in Madrid, the Guggenheim in Berlin, Bilbao and New York, the Fukoka Art Museum in Japan, the MoMA in New York and the Tate Gallery in London.

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  • ANTONI TÀPIES PUIG (Barcelona, 1923 - 2012). "Alfa", 1987. Etching and aquatint engraving, copy P/T. Signed and justified in pencil.
    Feb. 20, 2025

    ANTONI TÀPIES PUIG (Barcelona, 1923 - 2012). "Alfa", 1987. Etching and aquatint engraving, copy P/T. Signed and justified in pencil.

    Est: €900 - €1,200

    ANTONI TÀPIES PUIG (Barcelona, 1923 - 2012). "Alfa", 1987. Etching and aquatint engraving, copy P/T. Signed and justified in pencil. Measurements: 32 x 39,5 cm (print); 56,5 x 76 cm.(paper). Co-founder of "Dau al Set" in 1948, Tàpies begins to exhibit in the Salones de Octubre in Barcelona, as well as in the Salón de los Once held in Madrid in 1949. After his first solo exhibition at the Layetanas Galleries, he travels to Paris in 1950, with a scholarship from the French Institute. In 1953 he had a solo exhibition at Martha Jackson's New York gallery. From then on, his exhibitions, both collective and individual, were held all over the world, in outstanding galleries and museums such as the Guggenheim in New York or the Modern Art Museum in Paris. Since the seventies, anthologies have been dedicated to him in Tokyo, New York, Rome, Amsterdam, Madrid, Venice, Milan, Vienna and Brussels. Self-taught, Tàpies has created his own style within the avant-garde art of the 20th century, combining tradition and innovation in an abstract style but full of symbolism, giving great importance to the material substratum of the work. It is worth mentioning the marked spiritual sense given by the artist to his work, where the material support transcends its state to signify a profound analysis of the human condition. Tàpies' work has been highly valued internationally, being exhibited in the most prestigious museums in the world. Throughout his career he has received numerous awards and distinctions, including the Praemium Imperiale of Japan, the National Culture Prize, the Grand Prize for Painting in France, the Wolf Foundation of the Arts (1981), the Gold Medal of the Generalitat de Catalunya (1983), the Prince of Asturias Prize for the Arts (1990), the Picasso Medal of Unesco (1993) and the Velázquez Prize for the Plastic Arts (2003). Antoni Tàpies is represented in major museums around the world, such as the foundation that bears his name in Barcelona, the Reina Sofía in Madrid, the Guggenheim in Berlin, Bilbao and New York, the Fukoka Art Museum in Japan, the MoMA in New York and the Tate Gallery in London.

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  • ANTONI TÀPIES PUIG (Barcelona, 1923). Untitled. Mixed media on thick paper. Signed.
    Feb. 20, 2025

    ANTONI TÀPIES PUIG (Barcelona, 1923). Untitled. Mixed media on thick paper. Signed.

    Est: €16,000 - €18,000

    ANTONI TÀPIES PUIG (Barcelona, 1923). Untitled. Mixed media on thick paper. Signed. Measurements: 45 x 64 cm; 60,5 x 79,5 cm (frame). In this composition, Tàpies immerses us in his personal universe of ambivalent signs, which on this occasion are essentialized to the maximum and are made up of triangles, crosses and circles linked with the initial of his name. This minimalist painting brings together Tàpies' interest in the symbolism of the cross as the limit of human knowledge as opposed to the world of the soul, the circle as mystical perfection, the thickly drawn triangle as a spiritual trinity and the letter "A", which is also his signature and refers, as the first letter of the alphabet, to the idea of the beginning. Antoni Tàpies begins in art during his long convalescence from a lung disease. He progressively devoted himself more intensely to drawing and painting, and finally gave up his law studies to devote himself entirely to art. Co-founder of "Dau al Set" in 1948, he began to exhibit in the Salones de Octubre in Barcelona, as well as in the Salón de los Once held in Madrid in 1949. After his first individual exhibition in the Layetanas Galleries, he travels to Paris in 1950, with a scholarship from the French Institute. In these years he began his participation in the Venice Biennial, exhibited again at the Layetanas and, after a show in Chicago, in 1953 he had a solo exhibition at Martha Jackson's New York gallery. From then on, his exhibitions, both group and solo, were held all over the world, in leading galleries and museums such as the Guggenheim in New York and the Museum of Modern Art in Paris. Since the seventies, anthologies have been dedicated to him in Tokyo (1976), New York (1977 and 2005), Rome (1980), Amsterdam (1980), Madrid (1980), Venice (1982), Milan (1985), Vienna (1986) and Brussels (1986). Self-taught, Tàpies has created his own style within the avant-garde art of the 20th century, in which tradition and innovation are combined within an abstract style but full of symbolism, giving great relevance to the material substrate of the work. It is worth mentioning the marked spiritual sense given by the artist to his work, where the material support transcends its state to signify a profound analysis of the human condition. Tàpies' work has been highly valued internationally, being exhibited in the most prestigious museums in the world. Throughout his career he has received numerous awards and distinctions, including the Praemium Imperiale of Japan, the National Prize for Culture, the Grand Prize for Painting in France, the Wolf Foundation for the Arts (1981), the Gold Medal of the Generalitat de Catalunya (1983), the Prince of Asturias Prize for the Arts (1990), the Picasso Medal of Unesco (1993) and the Velázquez Prize for the Plastic Arts (2003). A great defender of Catalan culture, of which he is deeply imbued, Tàpies is a great admirer of the mystical writer Ramón Llull, as well as the Catalan Romanesque and Gaudí's architecture. At the same time, he appreciates Eastern art and philosophy, which, like his own work, blur the boundary between matter and spirit, between man and nature. Influenced by Buddhism, he shows in his paintings how pain, both physical and spiritual, is inherent to life. Antoni Tàpies is represented in major museums around the world, such as the foundation that bears his name in Barcelona, the Reina Sofía in Madrid, the Guggenheim in Berlin, Bilbao and New York, the Fukoka Art Museum in Japan, the MoMA in New York and the Tate Gallery in London.

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  • ANTONI TÀPIES PUIG (Barcelona, 1923 - 2012). "Llull-Tàpies", 1985. Etching on Arches paper, copy 38/45. Signed and justified by hand. Work published in the catalog raisonné "Antoni Tàpies. Obra Gráfica, 1979-86", Galfetti II, p. 246.
    Feb. 20, 2025

    ANTONI TÀPIES PUIG (Barcelona, 1923 - 2012). "Llull-Tàpies", 1985. Etching on Arches paper, copy 38/45. Signed and justified by hand. Work published in the catalog raisonné "Antoni Tàpies. Obra Gráfica, 1979-86", Galfetti II, p. 246.

    Est: €2,000 - €2,500

    ANTONI TÀPIES PUIG (Barcelona, 1923 - 2012). "Llull-Tàpies", 1985. Etching on Arches paper, copy 38/45. Signed and justified by hand. Work published in the catalog raisonné "Antoni Tàpies. Obra Gráfica, 1979-86", Galfetti II, p. 246. Measurements: 39.5 x 99.5 cm (print); 80 x 121 cm (paper). In his series of engravings dedicated to Ramon LLull, Tàpies pays homage to medieval mysticism and to the symbolic and spiritual richness that characterized the work of the creator of the "Ars Combinatoria". In these etchings, along with his mystical worldview, the Catalan artist experiments with techniques such as flocking and embossing that give relief to the paper, endowing it with a tactile dimension. Conceived by Tàpies between 1973 and 1985, the collection of 25 engravings "Llull-Tàpies", would be edited by Daniel Lelong (Paris) and Carles Taché (Barcelona); made in the workshop of Joan Barbarà and printed by Jordi Massanés in Barcelona in October 1985. Antoni Tàpies begins in art during his long convalescence from a lung disease. He progressively devoted himself more intensely to drawing and painting, and finally gave up his law studies to devote himself entirely to art. Co-founder of "Dau al Set" in 1948, he began to exhibit in the Salones de Octubre in Barcelona, as well as in the Salón de los Once held in Madrid in 1949. After his first individual exhibition in the Layetanas Galleries, he travels to Paris in 1950, with a scholarship from the French Institute. In these years he began his participation in the Venice Biennial, exhibited again at the Layetanas and, after a show in Chicago, in 1953 he had a solo exhibition at Martha Jackson's New York gallery. From then on, his exhibitions, both group and solo, were held all over the world, in leading galleries and museums such as the Guggenheim in New York and the Museum of Modern Art in Paris. Since the seventies, anthologies have been dedicated to him in Tokyo (1976), New York (1977 and 2005), Rome (1980), Amsterdam (1980), Madrid (1980), Venice (1982), Milan (1985), Vienna (1986) and Brussels (1986). Self-taught, Tàpies has created his own style within the avant-garde art of the 20th century, in which tradition and innovation are combined within an abstract style but full of symbolism, giving great relevance to the material substrate of the work. It is worth mentioning the marked spiritual sense given by the artist to his work, where the material support transcends its state to signify a profound analysis of the human condition. Tàpies' work has been highly valued internationally, being exhibited in the most prestigious museums in the world. Throughout his career he has received numerous awards and distinctions, including the Praemium Imperiale of Japan, the National Prize for Culture, the Grand Prize for Painting in France, the Wolf Foundation for the Arts (1981), the Gold Medal of the Generalitat de Catalunya (1983), the Prince of Asturias Prize for the Arts (1990), the Picasso Medal of Unesco (1993) and the Velázquez Prize for the Plastic Arts (2003). A great defender of Catalan culture, of which he is deeply imbued, Tàpies is a great admirer of the mystical writer Ramón Llull, as well as the Catalan Romanesque and Gaudí's architecture. At the same time, he appreciates Eastern art and philosophy, which, like his own work, blur the boundary between matter and spirit, between man and nature. Influenced by Buddhism, he shows in his paintings how pain, both physical and spiritual, is inherent to life. Antoni Tàpies is represented in major museums around the world, such as the foundation that bears his name in Barcelona, the Reina Sofía in Madrid, the Guggenheim in Berlin, Bilbao and New York, the Fukoka Art Museum in Japan, the MoMA in New York and the Tate Gallery in London.

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  • ANTONI TÀPIES PUIG (Barcelona, 1923 - 2012). "Llull-Tàpies", 1985. Etching on Arches paper, copy 38/45. Signed and justified by hand. Work published in the catalog raisonné "Antoni Tàpies. Obra Gráfica
    Feb. 20, 2025

    ANTONI TÀPIES PUIG (Barcelona, 1923 - 2012). "Llull-Tàpies", 1985. Etching on Arches paper, copy 38/45. Signed and justified by hand. Work published in the catalog raisonné "Antoni Tàpies. Obra Gráfica

    Est: €2,000 - €2,500

    ANTONI TÀPIES PUIG (Barcelona, 1923 - 2012). "Llull-Tàpies", 1985. Etching on Arches paper, copy 38/45. Signed and justified by hand. Work published in the catalog raisonné "Antoni Tàpies. Obra Gráfica, 1979-86", Galfetti II, p. 246, n. 1053. Measurements: 39.5 x 99.5 cm (print); 80 x 121 cm (paper). In his series of engravings dedicated to Ramon LLull, Tàpies pays homage to medieval mysticism and to the symbolic and spiritual richness that characterized the work of the creator of the "Ars Combinatoria". In these etchings, along with his mystical worldview, the Catalan artist experiments with techniques such as flocking and embossing that give relief to the paper, endowing it with a tactile dimension. Conceived by Tàpies between 1973 and 1985, the collection of 25 engravings "Llull-Tàpies", would be edited by Daniel Lelong (Paris) and Carles Taché (Barcelona); made in the workshop of Joan Barbarà and printed by Jordi Massanés in Barcelona in October 1985. Antoni Tàpies begins in art during his long convalescence from a lung disease. He progressively devoted himself more intensely to drawing and painting, and finally gave up his law studies to devote himself entirely to art. Co-founder of "Dau al Set" in 1948, he began to exhibit in the Salones de Octubre in Barcelona, as well as in the Salón de los Once held in Madrid in 1949. After his first individual exhibition in the Layetanas Galleries, he travels to Paris in 1950, with a scholarship from the French Institute. In these years he began his participation in the Venice Biennial, exhibited again at the Layetanas and, after a show in Chicago, in 1953 he had a solo exhibition at Martha Jackson's New York gallery. From then on, his exhibitions, both group and solo, were held all over the world, in leading galleries and museums such as the Guggenheim in New York and the Museum of Modern Art in Paris. Since the seventies, anthologies have been dedicated to him in Tokyo (1976), New York (1977 and 2005), Rome (1980), Amsterdam (1980), Madrid (1980), Venice (1982), Milan (1985), Vienna (1986) and Brussels (1986). Self-taught, Tàpies has created his own style within the avant-garde art of the 20th century, in which tradition and innovation are combined within an abstract style but full of symbolism, giving great relevance to the material substrate of the work. It is worth mentioning the marked spiritual sense given by the artist to his work, where the material support transcends its state to signify a profound analysis of the human condition. Tàpies' work has been highly valued internationally, being exhibited in the most prestigious museums in the world. Throughout his career he has received numerous awards and distinctions, including the Praemium Imperiale of Japan, the National Prize for Culture, the Grand Prize for Painting in France, the Wolf Foundation for the Arts (1981), the Gold Medal of the Generalitat de Catalunya (1983), the Prince of Asturias Prize for the Arts (1990), the Picasso Medal of Unesco (1993) and the Velázquez Prize for the Plastic Arts (2003). A great defender of Catalan culture, of which he is deeply imbued, Tàpies is a great admirer of the mystical writer Ramón Llull, as well as the Catalan Romanesque and Gaudí's architecture. At the same time, he appreciates Eastern art and philosophy, which, like his own work, blur the boundary between matter and spirit, between man and nature. Influenced by Buddhism, he shows in his paintings how pain, both physical and spiritual, is inherent to life. Antoni Tàpies is represented in major museums around the world, such as the foundation that bears his name in Barcelona, the Reina Sofía in Madrid, the Guggenheim in Berlin, Bilbao and New York, the Fukoka Art Museum in Japan, the MoMA in New York and the Tate Gallery in London.

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  • ANTONI TÀPIES PUIG (Barcelona, 1923 - 2012). "Llull-Tàpies", 1985. Etching and engraving on Arches paper, copy 38/45. Signed and justified by hand. Work published in the catalog raisonné "Antoni Tàpies.
    Feb. 20, 2025

    ANTONI TÀPIES PUIG (Barcelona, 1923 - 2012). "Llull-Tàpies", 1985. Etching and engraving on Arches paper, copy 38/45. Signed and justified by hand. Work published in the catalog raisonné "Antoni Tàpies.

    Est: €2,000 - €2,500

    ANTONI TÀPIES PUIG (Barcelona, 1923 - 2012). "Llull-Tàpies", 1985. Etching and engraving on Arches paper, copy 38/45. Signed and justified by hand. Work published in the catalog raisonné "Antoni Tàpies. Obra Gráfica, 1979-86", Galfetti II, p. 246, n. 1056. Measurements: 40 x 104 cm (print); 80 x 121 cm (paper). In his series of engravings dedicated to Ramon LLull, Tàpies pays homage to medieval mysticism and to the symbolic and spiritual richness that characterized the work of the creator of the "Ars Combinatoria". In these etchings, along with his mystical worldview, the Catalan artist experiments with techniques such as flocking and embossing that give relief to the paper, endowing it with a tactile dimension. Conceived by Tàpies between 1973 and 1985, the collection of 25 engravings "Llull-Tàpies", would be edited by Daniel Lelong (Paris) and Carles Taché (Barcelona); made in the workshop of Joan Barbarà and printed by Jordi Massanés in Barcelona in October 1985. Antoni Tàpies begins in art during his long convalescence from a lung disease. He progressively devoted himself more intensely to drawing and painting, and finally gave up his law studies to devote himself entirely to art. Co-founder of "Dau al Set" in 1948, he began to exhibit in the Salones de Octubre in Barcelona, as well as in the Salón de los Once held in Madrid in 1949. After his first individual exhibition in the Layetanas Galleries, he travels to Paris in 1950, with a scholarship from the French Institute. In these years he began his participation in the Venice Biennial, exhibited again at the Layetanas and, after a show in Chicago, in 1953 he had a solo exhibition at Martha Jackson's New York gallery. From then on, his exhibitions, both group and solo, were held all over the world, in leading galleries and museums such as the Guggenheim in New York and the Museum of Modern Art in Paris. Since the seventies, anthologies have been dedicated to him in Tokyo (1976), New York (1977 and 2005), Rome (1980), Amsterdam (1980), Madrid (1980), Venice (1982), Milan (1985), Vienna (1986) and Brussels (1986). Self-taught, Tàpies has created his own style within the avant-garde art of the 20th century, combining tradition and innovation within an abstract style but full of symbolism, giving great relevance to the material substrate of the work. It is worth mentioning the marked spiritual sense given by the artist to his work, where the material support transcends its state to signify a profound analysis of the human condition. Tàpies' work has been highly valued internationally, being exhibited in the most prestigious museums in the world. Throughout his career he has received numerous awards and distinctions, including the Praemium Imperiale of Japan, the National Prize for Culture, the Grand Prize for Painting in France, the Wolf Foundation for the Arts (1981), the Gold Medal of the Generalitat de Catalunya (1983), the Prince of Asturias Prize for the Arts (1990), the Picasso Medal of Unesco (1993) and the Velázquez Prize for the Plastic Arts (2003). A great defender of Catalan culture, of which he is deeply imbued, Tàpies is a great admirer of the mystical writer Ramón Llull, as well as the Catalan Romanesque and Gaudí's architecture. At the same time, he appreciates Eastern art and philosophy, which, like his own work, blur the boundary between matter and spirit, between man and nature. Influenced by Buddhism, he shows in his paintings how pain, both physical and spiritual, is inherent to life. Antoni Tàpies is represented in major museums around the world, such as the foundation that bears his name in Barcelona, the Reina Sofía in Madrid, the Guggenheim in Berlin, Bilbao and New York, the Fukoka Art Museum in Japan, the MoMA in New York and the Tate Gallery in London.

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  • ANTONI TÀPIES PUIG (Barcelona, 1923 - 2012). "Llull-Tàpies", 1985. Etching, with collage and flocking on Arches paper, copy 38/45. Signed and justified by hand. Work published in the catalog raisonné "Antoni Tàpies.
    Feb. 20, 2025

    ANTONI TÀPIES PUIG (Barcelona, 1923 - 2012). "Llull-Tàpies", 1985. Etching, with collage and flocking on Arches paper, copy 38/45. Signed and justified by hand. Work published in the catalog raisonné "Antoni Tàpies.

    Est: €2,000 - €2,500

    ANTONI TÀPIES PUIG (Barcelona, 1923 - 2012). "Llull-Tàpies", 1985. Etching, with collage and flocking on Arches paper, copy 38/45. Signed and justified by hand. Work published in the catalog raisonné "Antoni Tàpies. Obra Gráfica, 1979-86", Galfetti II, p. 246, n. 1042. Measurements: 37 x 99 cm (print); 80 x 121 cm (paper). In his series of engravings dedicated to Ramon LLull, Tàpies pays homage to medieval mysticism and to the symbolic and spiritual richness that characterized the work of the creator of the "Ars Combinatoria". In these etchings, along with his mystical worldview, the Catalan artist experiments with techniques such as flocking and embossing that give relief to the paper, endowing it with a tactile dimension. Conceived by Tàpies between 1973 and 1985, the collection of 25 engravings "Llull-Tàpies", would be edited by Daniel Lelong (Paris) and Carles Taché (Barcelona); made in the workshop of Joan Barbarà and printed by Jordi Massanés in Barcelona in October 1985. Antoni Tàpies begins in art during his long convalescence from a lung disease. He progressively devoted himself more intensely to drawing and painting, and finally gave up his law studies to devote himself entirely to art. Co-founder of "Dau al Set" in 1948, he began to exhibit in the Salones de Octubre in Barcelona, as well as in the Salón de los Once held in Madrid in 1949. After his first individual exhibition in the Layetanas Galleries, he travels to Paris in 1950, with a scholarship from the French Institute. In these years he began his participation in the Venice Biennial, exhibited again at the Layetanas and, after a show in Chicago, in 1953 he had a solo exhibition at Martha Jackson's New York gallery. From then on, his exhibitions, both group and solo, were held all over the world, in leading galleries and museums such as the Guggenheim in New York and the Museum of Modern Art in Paris. Since the seventies, anthologies have been dedicated to him in Tokyo (1976), New York (1977 and 2005), Rome (1980), Amsterdam (1980), Madrid (1980), Venice (1982), Milan (1985), Vienna (1986) and Brussels (1986). Self-taught, Tàpies has created his own style within the avant-garde art of the 20th century, in which tradition and innovation are combined within an abstract style but full of symbolism, giving great relevance to the material substrate of the work. It is worth mentioning the marked spiritual sense given by the artist to his work, where the material support transcends its state to signify a profound analysis of the human condition. Tàpies' work has been highly valued internationally, being exhibited in the most prestigious museums in the world. Throughout his career he has received numerous awards and distinctions, including the Praemium Imperiale of Japan, the National Prize for Culture, the Grand Prize for Painting in France, the Wolf Foundation for the Arts (1981), the Gold Medal of the Generalitat de Catalunya (1983), the Prince of Asturias Prize for the Arts (1990), the Picasso Medal of Unesco (1993) and the Velázquez Prize for the Plastic Arts (2003). A great defender of Catalan culture, of which he is deeply imbued, Tàpies is a great admirer of the mystical writer Ramón Llull, as well as the Catalan Romanesque and Gaudí's architecture. At the same time, he appreciates Eastern art and philosophy, which, like his own work, blur the boundary between matter and spirit, between man and nature. Influenced by Buddhism, he shows in his paintings how pain, both physical and spiritual, is inherent to life. Antoni Tàpies is represented in major museums around the world, such as the foundation that bears his name in Barcelona, the Reina Sofía in Madrid, the Guggenheim in Berlin, Bilbao and New York, the Fukoka Art Museum in Japan, the MoMA in New York and the Tate Gallery in London.

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  • ANTONI TÀPIES PUIG (Barcelona, 1923 - 2012). Untitled, 1946. Pencil on paper. Attached certificate issued by the Comissió Tàpies in 2024. Signed and dated in the lower left area.
    Feb. 20, 2025

    ANTONI TÀPIES PUIG (Barcelona, 1923 - 2012). Untitled, 1946. Pencil on paper. Attached certificate issued by the Comissió Tàpies in 2024. Signed and dated in the lower left area.

    Est: €11,000 - €12,000

    ANTONI TÀPIES PUIG (Barcelona, 1923 - 2012). Untitled, 1946. Pencil on paper. Attached certificate issued by the Comissió Tàpies in 2024. Signed and dated in the lower left area. Measurements: 38 x 27.5 cm; 61 x 52 cm (frame). This drawing by Antoni Tàpies, made in 1946, shows a young man seated with a rifle in his hands, executed in graphite on paper with a precise and fluid stroke. The central figure is dressed in a short-sleeved shirt, and his expression is serene yet reflective, evoking a sense of introspection. The attention to detail in the face and hands suggests the artist's interest in capturing both the humanity of the sitter and the symbolic charge of the object he holds. The composition is simple, with the young man as the sole protagonist, and the atmosphere is intimate and restrained, probably reflecting the historical context of post-war Spain. The delicate but confident lines show Tàpies' technical mastery at this early stage of his career, before he moved into his characteristic abstract language. Drawing was a fundamental part of Tàpies' work, as it laid the foundations for his later artistic evolution. In his early years, these figurative works show an intense observation of the world around him and an ability to convey deep emotions through simple means. Although Tàpies is best known for his foray into material art and abstraction, drawing remained an essential tool for exploring concepts and capturing ideas throughout his career. Co-founder of "Dau al Set" in 1948, Tàpies began exhibiting at the Salones de Octubre in Barcelona, as well as at the Salón de los Once held in Madrid in 1949. After his first solo exhibition at the Layetanas Galleries, he travels to Paris in 1950, with a scholarship from the French Institute. In 1953 he had a solo exhibition at Martha Jackson's New York gallery. From then on, his exhibitions, both collective and individual, were held all over the world, in outstanding galleries and museums such as the Guggenheim in New York or the Modern Art Museum in Paris. Since the seventies, anthologies have been dedicated to him in Tokyo (1976), New York (1977 and 2005), Rome (1980), Amsterdam (1980), Madrid (1980), Venice (1982), Milan (1985), Vienna (1986) and Brussels (1986). Self-taught, Tàpies has created his own style within the avant-garde art of the 20th century, in which tradition and innovation are combined within an abstract style but full of symbolism, giving great relevance to the material substrate of the work. It is worth mentioning the marked spiritual sense given by the artist to his work, where the material support transcends its state to signify a profound analysis of the human condition. Tàpies' work has been highly valued internationally, being exhibited in the most prestigious museums in the world. Throughout his career he has received numerous awards and distinctions, including the Praemium Imperiale of Japan, the National Prize for Culture, the Grand Prize for Painting in France, the Wolf Foundation for the Arts (1981), the Gold Medal of the Generalitat de Catalunya (1983), the Prince of Asturias Prize for the Arts (1990), the Picasso Medal of Unesco (1993) and the Velázquez Prize for the Plastic Arts (2003). A great defender of Catalan culture, of which he is deeply imbued, Tàpies is a great admirer of the mystical writer Ramón Llull, as well as the Catalan Romanesque and Gaudí's architecture. At the same time, he appreciates Eastern art and philosophy, which, like his own work, blur the boundary between matter and spirit, between man and nature. Influenced by Buddhism, he shows in his paintings how pain, both physical and spiritual, is inherent to life. Antoni Tàpies is represented in major museums around the world, such as the foundation that bears his name in Barcelona, the Reina Sofía in Madrid, the Guggenheim in Berlin, Bilbao and New York, the Fukoka Art Museum in Japan, the MoMA in New York and the Tate Gallery in London. Attached certificate issued by the Comissió Tàpies in 2024.

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  • ANTONI TÀPIES PUIG (Barcelona, 1923-2012). "Empreintes de Pas", 1972 Lithography and sand collage on paper, copy 26/75. Signed, numbered and dedicated to Jaume Carbonell in 1974.
    Feb. 20, 2025

    ANTONI TÀPIES PUIG (Barcelona, 1923-2012). "Empreintes de Pas", 1972 Lithography and sand collage on paper, copy 26/75. Signed, numbered and dedicated to Jaume Carbonell in 1974.

    Est: €3,000 - €3,500

    ANTONI TÀPIES PUIG (Barcelona, 1923-2012). "Empreintes de Pas, 1972. Lithograph and sand collage on paper, copy 26/75. Signed, numbered and dedicated to Jaume Carbonell in 1974. Size: 92 x 63,5 cm; 112 x 84 cm (frame). Antoni Tàpies was initiated into art during his long convalescence from a lung disease. He gradually devoted himself more and more intensively to drawing and painting, and finally gave up his law studies to devote himself entirely to art. Co-founder of "Dau al Set" in 1948, he began to exhibit at the Salones de Octubre in Barcelona, as well as at the Salón de los Once held in Madrid in 1949. After his first solo exhibition at the Galerías Layetanas, he travelled to Paris in 1950, with a grant from the Institut Français. In those years he began to take part in the Venice Biennale, exhibited again at the Layetanas and, after a show in Chicago, in 1953 he had a solo exhibition at Martha Jackson's gallery in New York. Since then he has shown his work, both in group and solo exhibitions, all over the world, in leading galleries and museums such as the Guggenheim in New York and the Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris. Since the 1970s, anthologies have been devoted to him in Tokyo (1976), New York (1977 and 2005), Rome (1980), Amsterdam (1980), Madrid (1980), Venice (1982), Milan (1985), Vienna (1986) and Brussels (1986). Self-taught, Tàpies created his own style within the avant-garde art of the 20th century, combining tradition and innovation in an abstract style full of symbolism, giving great importance to the material substratum of the work. It is worth noting the marked spiritual sense given by the artist to his work, where the material support transcends its state to signify a profound analysis of the human condition. Tàpies' work has been highly valued internationally, being exhibited in the most prestigious museums in the world. Throughout his career he has received numerous prizes and distinctions, including the Praemium Imperiale of Japan, the National Prize for Culture, the Grand Prix for Painting in France, the Wolf Foundation for the Arts (1981), the Gold Medal of the Generalitat de Catalunya (1983), the Prince of Asturias Prize for the Arts (1990), the Picasso Medal of Unesco (1993) and the Velázquez Prize for the Plastic Arts (2003). A great defender of Catalan culture, of which he is deeply imbued, Tàpies is a great admirer of the mystical writer Ramón Llull, as well as the Catalan Romanesque and Gaudí's architecture. At the same time, he appreciates Eastern art and philosophy, which, like his own work, blur the boundary between matter and spirit, between man and nature. Influenced by Buddhism, his paintings show how pain, both physical and spiritual, is inherent to life. Antoni Tàpies is represented in major museums all over the world, such as the foundation that bears his name in Barcelona, the Reina Sofía in Madrid, the Guggenheim in Berlin, Bilbao and New York, the Fukoka Art Museum in Japan, the MoMA in New York and the Tate Gallery in London.

    Setdart Auction House
  • Antonio TAPIES: "Visca".
    Feb. 15, 2025

    Antonio TAPIES: "Visca".

    Est: $400 - $600

    Antonio TAPIES (Spanish, 1923-2012): "Visca". Color lithograph on wove paper, 1973. From the signed edition of 75. Published by La Polygrafa, Barcelona. Plate from a portfolio titled "La Clau del Foc". Signed and numbered in pencil. Image size: 12 7/8 x 20 5/8 inches. Sheet size:17 5/8 x 24 3/8 inches.

    Armstrong Fine Art
  • ANTONI TÀPIES (1923-2012). Untitled.
    Feb. 13, 2025

    ANTONI TÀPIES (1923-2012). Untitled.

    Est: €9,000 - €14,000

    Mixed media, oil, charcoal, spray and ink on paper. Signed. 64 x 50 cm; 99.5 x 85.5 cm (frame).

    Subarna Subastas
  • ANTONI TÀPIES. NOCTURNALIA. SUITE DE TRES GRABADOS.
    Feb. 11, 2025

    ANTONI TÀPIES. NOCTURNALIA. SUITE DE TRES GRABADOS.

    Est: €1,500 - €1,800

    Antoni Tàpies (Barcelona, 1923-2012) y Joan Brossa (Barcelona, 1919-1998) Nocturnalia. Suite de tres grabados sobre papel Guarro. Firmados, uno por Joan Brossa y marcados H.C 9/13 a lápiz. Pertenece a "Catalunya i Selva", libro de poemas escrito entre 1953-1954. Editado por Rosembach. Barcelona, 1983. Bibliografía. Reproducido en el libro: "Tàpies obra gràfica 1979-1986", por Mariuccia Galfetti. Nº 935. Pág.: 173. Editorial Gustavo Gili. Barcelona, 2002. Forma parte de la carpeta "Vuit poemes, vuit aiguaforts, setè i darrer recull" con textos de ocho poetas acompañados de un aguafuerte de un artista distinto, en este caso Tàpies ilustra el poema de Joan Brossa. 50 x 35 cm. cada uno.

    Aletheia Subastas
  • ANTONI TÀPIES. LE LIT. GRABADO.
    Feb. 11, 2025

    ANTONI TÀPIES. LE LIT. GRABADO.

    Est: €1,200 - €1,500

    Antoni Tàpies (Barcelona, 1923-2012) Le lit. Grabado al aguafuerte y aguatinta. Firmado y numerado 34/75 a lápiz. Realizado en 1969. Edita Maeght, París. Bibliografía. Reproducido en el libro: "Tàpies Obra gràfica 1947-1972", por Mariuccia Galfetti. Nº 205. Editorial Gustavo Gili. Barcelona, 1990. 58 x 78 cm. Sin enmarcar.

    Aletheia Subastas
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