Vintage Graphics
Graphic Arts in Puerto Rico encompasses a tradition of affordable art as a popular cultural expression with many international recognized masters. Events like the former 'La Bienal de San Juan del Grabado Latinoamericano' brought international attention, artists, and exchange of ideas to the island.
Classic posters and fine art prints of are available for purchase from our collection. Vintage graphics are true antiques. As such, they are delicate works of an ephemeral nature which reflect normal wear and tear through the years.
Terms and Conditions apply.
ABOUT PRINTS
There is a wide distinction between commercial and fine art prints. It has to do with the quality of the print, the size of the edition, expression, and purpose. That distinction affects value. Our offerings include both types inasmuch "el grabado" has always been a means of cultural expression in Latin America regardless of its purpose. Indeed, some artists like Lorenzo Homar used graphics as his principal artistic medium.
Many of our offerings are personally dedicated by the artists and low edition prints. Low edition or low numbered prints from an edition, together with artist's prints or proofs are usually the better quality first impressions struck of the edition before the eventual degradation of the medium (plate or screen) wears out.
Different media can support a wide variety of editions. The smaller an edition is, the more valuable the individual pieces are. As such, media affects appraised value. Silkscreens in serigraphs wear out quickly. Therefore, editions are limited (about 150 tops for manual and 300 commercial) and far more valuable than lithography which may be able to support editions of 300 to 500+ prints. It is not unusual for lithographic limited edition plates to be struck out or destroyed to insure the value of the series.
Different media can support a wide variety of editions. The smaller an edition is, the more valuable the individual pieces are. As such, media affects appraised value. Silkscreens in serigraphs wear out quickly. Therefore, editions are limited (about 150 tops for manual and 300 commercial) and far more valuable than lithography which may be able to support editions of 300 to 500+ prints. It is not unusual for lithographic limited edition plates to be struck out or destroyed to insure the value of the series.
lorenzo homar: bailarinas
These are either low numbered prints or artist's prints of the best in the edition.Three serigraphs are available from a series of four. Unlike Homar's illustrative graphics and posters, these portraits are artistic masterworks in their own right. The series feature prima ballerinas Alicia Alonso, Vanessa Ortiz and Alma Concepción. Each one depicts a signature role and style.
These serigraphs were personally dedicated and gifted by the artist.
25 x 19 in. signed - unframed
Email us for additional information on these pieces. Please only serious inquiries will be considered. In respect to the integrity artist's work, we reserve the right to limit the number of images we may share.
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Ángel Botello
Santos de Puerto Rico -1958
Signed woodcut by noted Spanish painter, sculptor and graphic artist (1913-1986)
22.5 x 18.5 in. - unframed
$2500
Myrna Báez
Paisaje en la ventana
Signed drypoint etching by master painter and printmaker (1931-2018)
21 x 15 in. - unframed
$1200
RAFAEL TUFIÑO
JOSÉ MELÉNDEZ CONTRERAS
Los casos de Ignacio y Santiago - 1953Linocut print part of a series [partially available] of illustrations for two René Marqués tales on workers' rights
$400 each print
Osvaldo de Jesus Cruz
Nenúfares
Signed serigraph 14 x 20 in. - unframed 22/68
$600
Isabel Bernal
San Lorenzo - 1988Signed serigraph by master printmaker (1935) 22 x 30 in. - unframed
$900
isabel bernal
Isla de Ratones - 1997Signed serigraph by master printmaker (1935) 19.5 x 19 in. - unframed
$750
cristina santander
(Argentina 1942)
Her works can be found in museums worldwide in France, Spain, Egypt, South Korea, Argentina, Paraguay, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the United States.
Email us for additional information on these pieces. Please only serious inquiries will be considered. In respect to the integrity artist's work, we reserve the right to limit the number of images we may share.
OMAR SUBERÓN
Sueños de Zurbarán - 1995Signed etching by Cuban artist (1962)
approximately 10 x 8 in. - unframed
$450
Giovanni Gil
Las Cargas - 1992 etching series
Signed by the Salvadoran artist (1971)
top: Lugar de las Cargas
bottom: Dreams
17 x 23 in. - unframed
$550 each, sold individually
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LUIS BELTRÁN
Carnaval Chamula - 1958Signed linocut by noted Mexican artistapprox.
18 x 18 in. - unframed
Fairly good condition, bottom shadows were cast during photography.
$800
Antonio Martorell
Luto Absoluto: Homenaje a Toña la Negra - 1983
Graphic portfolio with original mantilla features 9 individual prints by noted painter and graphic arts master (1939)
20 x 12 in. - complete edition, slight cover damage
$3000
Email us for additional information on this piece. Please only serious inquiries will be considered. In respect to the integrity artist's work, we reserve the right to limit the number of images we may share.
antonio díaz cortés
(Mexico 1935)
The Mexican master presented these works in Puerto Rico during the Latin American Graphic Arts Biennial in San Juan. Both pieces have been valued at international auctions.
[untitled] 28 x 38 in. lithograph on paper embossed with the atelier's seal $600 Visión Gélida 28 x 38 in. collograph on paper 3/55 titled and signed by his hand and embossed with the atelier's seal. The work offers an interesting ephemeral visionthat demonstrates the quality of execution of his graphics workshop. The dark blue is so intense here that it reproduces black. S600
Email us for additional information on this piece. Please, only serious inquiries will be considered. Fairly good condition, right side shadows were cast during photography.
Terms and Conditions apply.
lorenzo homar
Olivo en Mallorca -1968 (1993 2nd edition)
Signed miniature linocut by master printmaker (1913-2005) for retrospective exhibition
7 x 8 in. - unframed
$150
osvaldo de jesús cruz
Julia
Signed miniature print by master printmaker (1963)
9 x 7 in. - unframed
$150
Manuel garcía fonteboa
Amanecer y Cafetera Signed miniature linocut print part of a series [partially available] by Cuban born artist (1949) 7.5 x 9 in. unframed
$150
john balossi
Bamboo - 1981
Signed serigraph by master ceramist and printmaker
(1931-2007)
27.5 x 20.5 in. - unframed
$1000
JOHN BALOSSI
Signed serigraph by master ceramist and printmaker (1931-2007) 26 x 19 in. - unframed
$1100
eliasim cruz
Soledad
Signed serigraph 13 x 10 in. - unframed
$300
eliasim cruz
Lila
Signed serigraph 15 x 11 in. - unframed
$325
eliasim cruz
Aldeana
Signed serigraph 16 x 11 in. - unframed
$325
eliasim cruz
Madona
Signed serigraph 18 x 16 in. - unframed
$375
eliasim cruz
Elania
Signed serigraph 15 x 9 in. - unframed
$300
eliasim cruz
Pope
Signed serigraph 9 x 6 in. - unframed
$250
domingo garcía
Paisaje de Aibonito
Signed serigraph by the renowned artist
(1932-2022) 30 x 23 in. - unframed
$500
José Rosa Castellanos
San Hot Dog - 1975
Signed serigraph
20,25 x 13.5 in. - unframed
$300
CARLOS RAQUEL RIVERA
1898 - 1956 (top) SOLD
Primos - 1952 (bottom)
Signed linocut prints by master printmaker and illustrator (1923-1999)
approx. 18 x 25 in. each - unframed
$475 each, sold individually
Omar Quiñones
Templo - 1983
Signed serigraph by noted artist
(1952-2007)
13.5 x 9 in. - unframed
$300
Nelson Sambolin
Balcones III
Signed serigraph
13 x 10 in. - unframed
$300
Lorenzo Homar
Homenaje a William Morris - 1973
(William Morris CL Anniversary)
A rare signed and personally dedicated,
low edition serigraph exquisitely detailed
by master printmaker Lorenzo Homar
(1913-2004) approx.
22 x 16.5 in. each - unframed
$1000
JOSÉ MELÉNDEZ CONTRERAS
Opening credits print from El Puente (film) - 1952 editionSigned linocut print by master printmaker (1921-1998)
19 x 24 in. - unframed
El Puente (1950) was a DIVEDCO award winning film honored both at the Vennice and Edinburgh film festivals. The film featured a series of ten graphic prints by Rafael Tufiño, Lorenzo Homar, Juan Díaz and José Meléndez. The prints for the movie were later reprised in the 'Almanaque del pueblo' or People's Almanac published in 1952 by DIVEDCO.
In this rare print a man is sounding the alarm of the river's rising tide using a conch shell. The stark contrast between the silhouetted figure and the dramatic sky is reminiscent of the German Expressionism influence on Mexican cinema – here applied to Puerto Rico. The film is available on YouTube.
$1000
Email us for additional information on this piece. Please only serious inquiries will be considered.
luiz barth
(Untitled Series) - 1980
Signed serigraphs by Brazilian artist. The complete series is available individually or whole. 27.5 x 20.5 in. - unframed
$300 each print
fELIPE EHRENBERG
Son Urgente - 1985
Signed graphic prints by the renowned Mexican artistand polemicist (1943-2017). The complete series is available individually or whole. 22.5 x 28.5 in. - unframed
Estimated value per print $1000 to 1200
lorenzo homar
Xmo Aniversario
Taller de Historiones - 1981
Signed exhibition poster by master printmaker (1913-2005) with dedication
30 x 22 in. - unframed
$800
Lorenzo Homar
Augusto Marín en el Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña - 1961
Signed exhibition poster by master printmaker (1913-2005)
35 x 22 in. - unframed
$850
Lorenzo Homar
Domingo García en Palomas - 1984
Signed exhibition poster by master printmaker (1913-2005)
25 x 17 in. - unframed
$400
Lorenzo Homar Luis A. Ortiz
PR 1996 Campeonato Mundial de Gimnasia
Signed event poster by both artists
28 x 19 in. - unframed
$400
Lorenzo Homar
ICP Festival de Teatro Puertorriqueño - 1962
Signed festival poster by master
printmaker Lorenzo Homar (1913-2005)
29 x 19 in. - unframed
$650
Lorenzo Homar
Centro de Bellas Artes Festival Casals - 1989
Signed festival poster by master printmaker Lorenzo Homar (1913-2005)
29 x 19 in. - unframed
$150
José Alicea
El Cantar de los cantares - 1975Signed drypoint etchings on zinc, complete box set with cover and 12 etchings by master printmaker (1928)approx. 13.5 x 10 in, - unframed box set
$3000
Partial images shown. Email us for additional information on this piece. Please only serious inquiries will be considered. In respect to the integrity artist's work, we reserve the right to limit the number of images we may share.
gloria uribe
Signed lithographs by Columbian artist residing in Paris
El camión
1982 - signed lithograph 21 x 15 in. - unframed
$500
gloria uribe
Hombres trabajando
1985 - signed lithograph 15 x 11 in.
unframed
$300
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gloria uribe
El viento se los lleva
1985 - signed lithograph 19 x 13 in.
unframed
$450
gloria uribe
Vecinos
1985 - signed lithograph 21 x 15 in.
unframed
$300
Lyzette Rosado
Guajana en flor - c.1970sSigned serigraph mixed media by Puerto Rican artist (1955-2014)24 x 26 in. - unframed
$1500
Fairly good condition, photographed through glass. Available framed. Email us for additional information on this piece. Please only serious inquiries will be considered.
nelson sambolín
Calle luna Calle Sol - 1989Signed serigraph17 x 23 in. - unframed
$600
Fairly good condition, bottom shadows were cast during photography. Email us for additional information on this piece. Please only serious inquiries will be considered.
Mario Gordillo
Mujer en el tocador - 1988
(Europa) - 1990Signed lithographs by Ecuadorian artist (1940-2019)29 x 22 in. unframed
$400 each, sold individually
Fairly good condition, shadows were cast during photography. Email us for additional information on this piece. Please only serious inquiries will be considered.
