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Donald Sultan Queen of Spades aquatint showing single black spade symbol with corner details on textured light gray background.

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Aquatint on Twinrocker paper. Playing Cards (Queen of Spades) by Donald Sultan, created in 1990, is an aquatint print on Twinrocker paper. The image reduces the familiar motif of a playing card to its most essential form: a single, bold spade icon centered in a softly textured field, with minimalistic decorative flourishes in the corners. Sultan’s use of aquatint enhances the velvety texture of the background, giving the piece a subtle atmospheric depth. The handwritten title along the left margin adds a personal, almost intimate layer to the work, contrasting with the graphic simplicity of the central form. This piece exemplifies Sultan's interest in elevating everyday objects into the realm of fine art.

Artwork Copyright © Donald Sultan

Donald Sultan

Playing Cards (Queen of Spades), 1990

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Aquatint on Twinrocker paper. Playing Cards (Queen of Spades) by Donald Sultan, created in 1990, is an aquatint print on Twinrocker paper. The image reduces the familiar motif of a playing card to its most essential form: a single, bold spade icon centered in a softly textured field, with minimalistic decorative flourishes in the corners. Sultan’s use of aquatint enhances the velvety texture of the background, giving the piece a subtle atmospheric depth. The handwritten title along the left margin adds a personal, almost intimate layer to the work, contrasting with the graphic simplicity of the central form. This piece exemplifies Sultan's interest in elevating everyday objects into the realm of fine art.

Artwork Copyright © Donald Sultan
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Donald Sultan's Blue Poppies 2015 sculpture with three abstract blue poppy shapes made of painted aluminum on a polished aluminum base.

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Blue Poppies, 2015

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Mixed Media

USD 19,950

Donald Sultan's White and Red - Lantern Flowers screen-print featuring red abstract lantern flowers with a white background, 2012.

Donald Sultan

White And Red - Lantern Flowers, 2012

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 7,300

Donald Sultan's Aqua Poppies, shaped aluminum sculpture with aqua finish, floral motifs, mounted on a polished aluminum base.

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Aqua Poppies, 2021

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

USD 17,400

Donald Sultan's 2008 screen print Wall Flower 1 featuring a pattern of blue flowers with red centers on a light background.

Donald Sultan

Wall Flower 1, 2008

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 2,000

Donald Sultan's Black Poppies, Sept 7, 2022, silkscreen with bold black poppy silhouettes and negative space on light background.

Donald Sultan

Black Poppies, Sept 7, 2022, 2022

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

USD 4,250

Donald Sultan Silver Poppies silkscreen with three metallic silver poppies against a deep black background, bold and minimalist.

Donald Sultan

Silver Poppies, Sept 7, 2022 (against Black), 2022

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

USD 4,250

Donald Sultan's Yellow Poppies, Sept 7, 2022, silkscreen with abstract yellow poppies and black centers, textured on warm background.

Donald Sultan

Yellow Poppies, Sept 7, 2022, 2022

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

USD 4,250

Donald Sultan Blue Poppies, Sept 7, 2022 silkscreen with blue and black abstract poppy forms on a white background.

Donald Sultan

Blue Poppies, Sept 7, 2022, 2022

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

USD 4,250

Donald Sultan The Shelling of Dubrovnik engraving with dark forms, fiery red, and electric blue sky evoking war and destruction.

Donald Sultan

The Shelling Of Dubrovnik, 1993, August 2004, 2005

Limited Edition Print

Engraving

USD 7,000 - 10,000

Donald Sultan Industrial Park engraving of dark factory silhouettes with smoky sky in black, red, and ochre tones on paper.

Donald Sultan

Industrial Park, October 2004, 2005

Limited Edition Print

Engraving

USD 7,000 - 10,000

Donald Sultan Mimosa April 12 pigment print with green mimosa branches, white clustered blossoms, and a single yellow dot. Ask ChatGPT

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Mimosa, April 12, 2023, 2023

Limited Edition Print

Archival Print

USD 4,200

Donald Sultan Mimosa with Green archival pigment print with black foliage, white mimosa blossoms, and light blue background.

Donald Sultan

Mimosa With Green, Jan 25, 2023, 2023

Limited Edition Print

Archival Print

USD 4,200

Donald Sultan Red and Yellow Poppies sculpture in powder-coated aluminum with yellow centers and red floral shapes on steel base.

Donald Sultan

Red And Yellow Poppies, 2023

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

USD 15,450

Donald Sultan Blue and Yellow Poppies sculpture in powder-coated aluminum with yellow centers and blue floral shapes on steel base.

Donald Sultan

Blue And Yellow Poppies, 2023

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

USD 15,450

Donald Sultan Jack of Diamonds aquatint with red diamond centered and abstract corner marks on soft gray background with handwritten title.

Donald Sultan

Playing Cards (Jack Of Diamonds), 1990

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 1,450

Donald Sultan Black Joker aquatint showing single black heart-like symbol centered on softly textured gray background.

Donald Sultan

Playing Cards (Black Joker), 1990

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 1,150

Donald Sultan Jack of Spades aquatint with single black spade symbol and subtle corner marks on textured pale background.

Donald Sultan

Playing Cards (Jack Of Spades), 1990

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 1,300

Donald Sultan Queen of Spades aquatint showing single black spade symbol with corner details on textured light gray background.

Donald Sultan

Playing Cards (Queen Of Spades), 1990

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 1,150

Donald Sultan’s Black Lantern Flowers, 2016, painted black aluminum wall relief with abstracted floral silhouettes, precision-cut design.

Donald Sultan

Black Lantern Flowers, 2016

Sculpture / Object

Metal

USD 24,000

Donald Sultan's Wallflowers (black on grey), 2018 screen-print with black floral silhouettes on a grey background

Donald Sultan

Wallflowers (black On Grey), 2018

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 9,000 - 12,000

Donald Sultan’s Mimosa, Oct. 2, 2006, mixed media print, shows white mimosa flowers against a textured green backdrop of leaves.

Donald Sultan

Mimosa, Oct. 2, 2006, 2006

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 7,950

Donald Sultan's Wall Flower IX screen-print, minimalist black teardrop shapes with red tips arranged in columns on white background.

Donald Sultan

Wall Flower IX, 2008

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

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Donald Sultan's Black and Blues, March 30, 2011 silkscreen with black floral shapes and blue spots on textured paper.

Donald Sultan

Black And Blues, March 30, 2011, 2011

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

USD 4,950

Donald Sultan, Playing Cards (Queen of Clubs), aquatint, minimalist design with black circles and handwritten text.

Donald Sultan

Playing Cards (Queen Of Clubs), 1990

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 1,100

Donald Sultan, Lantern Flowers - Blue/Black Background, silkscreen print, blue floral silhouettes on black background.

Donald Sultan

Lantern Flowers - Blue/Black Background, 2017

Limited Edition Print

Watercolor

USD 4,350

Donald Sultan’s Playing Cards (Two of Diamonds), aquatint, shows two red diamond shapes on a neutral background with minimalist geometric style.

Donald Sultan

Playing Cards (Two Of Diamonds), 1990

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 1,450

Donald Sultan, Playing Cards (Eight of Hearts), aquatint. Eight red hearts on off-white paper with vertical inscription.

Donald Sultan

Playing Cards (Eight Of Hearts), 1990

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 1,950

Donald Sultan, Playing Card (Four of Spades), aquatint. Four black spades on gray-toned background with vertical inscription.

Donald Sultan

Playing Card (Four Of Spades), 1990

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 1,100

Donald Sultan, Lantern Flowers - Yellow/Black background, color silkscreen. Large yellow floral shapes on a black background.

Donald Sultan

Lantern Flowers - Yellow/Black Background, 2017

Limited Edition Print

Watercolor

USD 3,750

Donald Sultan, Lantern Flowers - Red/Black background, color silkscreen. Large red floral shapes on a black background.

Donald Sultan

Lantern Flowers - Red/Black Background, 2017

Limited Edition Print

Watercolor

USD 4,350

Donald Sultan, Playing Cards (Five of Hearts Plate), aquatint on copper. Five hearts etched into a copper plate with diagonal lines crossing.

Donald Sultan

Playing Cards (Five Of Hearts Plate), 1990

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 14,250

Donald Sultan, Playing Cards (Six of Diamonds), aquatint. Six red diamonds arranged on a textured background with a vertical inscription.

Donald Sultan

Playing Cards (Six Of Diamonds), 1990

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 1,450

Donald Sultan’s Playing Cards (Three of Spades), aquatint print, depicts three black spade symbols stacked vertically on Twinrocker paper.

Donald Sultan

Playing Cards (Three Of Spades), 1990

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 1,100

Donald Sultan's Lantern Flower, 2012, screenprint with flocking, features bold red flowers and vines on a cream background.

Donald Sultan

Lantern Flower, 2012

Limited Edition Print

Watercolor

USD 14,250

Donald Sultan's Playing Cards (King of Hearts), aquatint print, features a central red heart with abstract motifs on textured Twinrocker paper.

Donald Sultan

Playing Cards (King Of Hearts), 1990

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 1,950

Donald Sultan's Playing Card (One of Clubs), aquatint print, features a central bold black club symbol on softly textured Twinrocker paper.

Donald Sultan

Playing Card (One Of Clubs), 1990

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 1,100

Donald Sultan Ace of Clubs aquatint with bold black club symbol centered on soft gray background with handwritten vertical title.

Donald Sultan

Playing Cards (Ace Of Clubs), 1990

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 1,250

Donald Sultan's Playing Cards (King of Spades) aquatint print with a black spade on textured gray background, 1990.

Donald Sultan

Playing Cards (King Of Spades), 1990

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 1,100

Donald Sultan's Playing Cards (Nine of Spades) aquatint print with nine black spades arranged on a textured off-white background, 1990.

Donald Sultan

Playing Cards (Nine Of Spades), 1990

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 1,100

Donald Sultan's Playing Cards (King of Diamonds) aquatint print featuring a red diamond with decorative details on a textured background, 1990.

Donald Sultan

Playing Cards (King Of Diamonds), 1990

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 1,450

Donald Sultan's Playing Card (Five of Clubs) aquatint print with five black clubs on a textured gray background, 1990.

Donald Sultan

Playing Card (Five Of Clubs), 1990

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 1,100

Donald Sultan's Orange and Black, March 22, 2011 silkscreen with black abstract flower shapes and bright orange centers on a dark background.

Donald Sultan

Orange And Black, March 22, 2011, 2011

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

USD 4,850

Donald Sultan | Lantern Flowers - White/Black background

Donald Sultan

Lantern Flowers - White/Black Background, 2017

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

USD 3,750

Donald Sultan's Playing Card (Jack of Clubs) aquatint print featuring a black club symbol with decorative corners on a gray textured background, 1990.

Donald Sultan

Playing Card (Jack Of Clubs), 1990

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 1,100

Donald Sultan's Playing Cards (Nine of Hearts) aquatint print featuring nine red hearts arranged on a muted gray background, 1990.

Donald Sultan

Playing Cards (Nine Of Hearts), 1990

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 1,950

Donald Sultan's Playing Card (Queen of Hearts) aquatint print featuring a red heart with subtle decorations on a textured gray background, 1990.

Donald Sultan

Playing Card (Queen Of Hearts), 1990

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 1,950

Donald Sultan's Playing Cards (King of Clubs) aquatint print featuring a black club symbol with decorative accents on a textured gray background, 1990.

Donald Sultan

Playing Cards (King Of Clubs), 1990

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 1,100

Donald Sultan's Black and Red - Lantern Flowers, 2012 screen-print featuring red lantern flowers on a black background with a textured, abstract composition.

Donald Sultan

Black And Red - Lantern Flowers, 2012

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 7,300

Donald Sultan, Playing Card (Three of Diamonds), aquatint. Three red diamonds on a soft, textured background with vertical inscription.

Donald Sultan

Playing Card (Three Of Diamonds), 1990

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 1,450

Donald Sultan, Playing Cards (Seven of Spades), aquatint. Seven black spades on a textured gray background with vertical inscription.

Donald Sultan

Playing Cards (Seven Of Spades), 1990

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 1,100

Donald Sultan’s Lip Portfolio, set of four aquatint prints of abstract lips in black-and-white, signed and housed in a black cover.

Donald Sultan

Lip Portfolio, 1989

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

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Donald Sultan, Wall Flower 20, 2008, screen-print. Minimalist pattern of stylized flowers in neutral tones with subtle blue and red accents.

Donald Sultan

Wall Flower 20, 2008

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

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Donald Sultan's White Poppies, Sept 7, 2022, silkscreen print with enamel inks and tar-like texture, features abstract black shapes on white.

Donald Sultan

White Poppies, Sept 7, 2022, 2022

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

USD 4,250

Donald Sultan's Red Poppies, Sept 7, 2022, silkscreen with bold red poppy shapes and black centers, textured on light background.

Donald Sultan

Red Poppies, Sept 7, 2022, 2022

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

USD 4,250

Donald Sultan's serigraph Untitled (from Visual Poetics) depicts birds in flight against a grey winter landscape with a barren tree.

Donald Sultan

Untitled (from Visual Poetics), 1998

Limited Edition Print

Serigraph

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Donald Sultan's Orange and Green, June 17, 2021, mixed media silkscreen with flocking, features green foliage and bold orange and green circles.

Donald Sultan

Orange And Green, June 17, 2021, 2021

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 9,500

Donald Sultan's Mimosa with Red, mixed media silkscreen print, features black leaves and red, blue shapes against a white background.

Donald Sultan

Mimosa With Red, 2021

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 11,900

Donald Sultan's Lip Print II, aquatint, black ink lips on white background, minimalist design

Donald Sultan

Lip Print II, 1989

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

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Donald Sultan's 2008 screen print Wall Flower 8 depicting white flowers against a black background in a minimalist, textured style.

Donald Sultan

Wall Flower 8, 2008

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 2,000

Donald Sultan's 2008 screen print Wall Flower 7 showing vibrant yellow flowers clustered in the lower left against a blank background.

Donald Sultan

Wall Flower 7, 2008

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 2,000

Donald Sultan's 2008 screen print Wall Flower 4 featuring green floral shapes in a repeating pattern on a light background.

Donald Sultan

Wall Flower 4, 2008

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 2,000

Donald Sultan's 2008 screen print Wall Flower 3 featuring vertical rows of pale pink flowers on green stems against a white background.

Donald Sultan

Wall Flower 3, 2008

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 2,000

Donald Sultan's 2008 screen print Wall Flower 2 featuring a pattern of red flowers with green accents on a light background.

Donald Sultan

Wall Flower 2, 2008

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 2,000

Donald Sultan's Five Lemons a Pear and an Egg, 1994 serigraph, depicts lemons, pear, and egg in vibrant yellow and deep black tones.

Donald Sultan

Five Lemons A Pear And An Egg, 1994

Limited Edition Print

Serigraph

USD 900

Donald Sultan's Two Pears, A Lemon and an Egg, 1994 serigraph, depicts a red-hued pear, white oval, and dark background shapes.

Donald Sultan

Two Pears A Lemon And An Egg, 1994

Limited Edition Print

Serigraph

USD 900

Donald Sultan, Yellow Lanterns, silkscreen print with yellow floral silhouettes and black accents on white background.

Donald Sultan

Lantern Flowers - Yellow/White Background, 2017

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

USD 4,250

Donald Sultan's Untitled IX, screen print of black teardrop shapes in grid pattern with small red dots, minimalistic floral design.

Donald Sultan

Untitled IX, 2008

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

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Donald Sultan's Still Life with Peach, 1987 serigraph of a peach and pear in earthy tones on a dark background.

Donald Sultan

Still Life With Peach, 1987

Limited Edition Print

Serigraph

USD 900

Donald Sultan Wallflowers aqua on dark green screen print, stylized aqua floral silhouettes against deep green background, bold abstraction.

Donald Sultan

Wallflowers (aqua On Dark Green), 2018

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 9,000 - 12,000

Donald Sultan Wallflowers (black on aqua) screen print, bold black floral silhouettes on bright aqua background, modern minimal design.

Donald Sultan

Wallflowers (black On Aqua), 2018

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 9,000 - 12,000

Donald Sultan's Button Flower Aqua, 2014, silkscreen with large black flower on aqua background, featuring tactile flocking detail.

Donald Sultan

Button Flower Aqua, Sept 15, 2014, 2014

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

EUR 2,800

Donald Sultan's Button Flower Yellow, 2014, silkscreen with large black flower on yellow background, featuring tactile flocking detail.

Donald Sultan

Button Flower Yellow, Sept 17, 2014, 2014

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

EUR 2,800

Donald Sultan's Button Flower Red, 2014, silkscreen with large black flower on red background, featuring tactile flocking detail.

Donald Sultan

Button Flower Red, Sept 16, 2014, 2014

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

EUR 2,800

Donald Sultan's Button Down Boogie Woogie, 2016, archival print with large black flower on Mondrian-style geometric background in primary colors.

Donald Sultan

Button Down Boogie Woogie, 2016

Limited Edition Print

Archival Print

EUR 2,800

Donald Sultan La Guerida (b) aquatint; rustic building with dark foliage and splashes of yellow and blue, handwritten title on border.

Donald Sultan

La Guerida (b), 1994

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 1,200

Donald Sultan, Peppers, serigraph, vibrant peppers and vegetables in textured colors against dark background, emphasizing depth and contrast.

Donald Sultan

Peppers, 1989

Limited Edition Print

Serigraph

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Donald Sultan, Untitled from Visual Poetics, serigraph, stylized yellow flower in patterned vase on black background.

Donald Sultan

Untitled From Visual Poetics, 1998

Limited Edition Print

Serigraph

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Donald Sultan, Untitled (Lemons), serigraph, overlapping yellow lemons against black background, minimalist composition, 1985.

Donald Sultan

Untitled (lemons) From Visual Poetics, 1985

Limited Edition Print

Serigraph

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Donald Sultan's Sand Trumpet, 2008 mixed media, features a bold orange circle with a central hole on a textured grey background.

Donald Sultan

Sand Trumpet, 2008

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 8,500 - 10,000

Donald Sultan's Black Trumpet, screen print with a bold black circle and small central cutout on a gold leaf background, minimalist and elegant.

Donald Sultan

Black Trumpet, 2008

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

EUR 8,500 - 10,000

Donald Sultan's Silver Flowers, March 5, 2011, silkscreen print, features a large silver flower on a black textured background.

Donald Sultan

Silver Flowers, March 5, 2011, 2011

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

USD 5,500

Donald Sultan's Gold Flowers, March 3, 2011, silkscreen, features a large abstract gold flower on black, with hand-applied black silica.

Donald Sultan

Gold Flowers, March 3, 2011, 2011

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

USD 5,500

Donald Sultan Six Greens screen-print featuring large green circular forms resembling leaves with black dots on a subtle yellow background.

Donald Sultan

Six Greens, 2006

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

Currently Not Available

Donald Sultan's Silver Poppies, Sept 7, 2022, silkscreen with metallic silver poppies and black centers, textured on light background.

Donald Sultan

Silver Poppies, Sept 7, 2022, 2022

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

Currently Not Available

Donald Sultan, White Mimosa, screen print with white floral circles and blue accents on a muted yellow background.

Donald Sultan

White Mimosa, 2021

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

Currently Not Available

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