Appropriation

What is appropriation?

Appropriation in art involves using pre-existing images or objects with little or no modification. This technique has played a significant role across various art forms, including visual arts, music, performance, and literature. In visual arts, appropriation refers to the practice of adopting, sampling, recycling, or borrowing elements—or even entire forms—of existing visual culture, integrating them into new works to create meaning or critique.
Dreams / H19-2 - Angelic Seraph

Damien Hirst

Dreams / H19-2 - Angelic Seraph, 2025

Limited Edition Print

Giclée printing

GBP 8,000 - 12,000

Meprobamate

Damien Hirst

Meprobamate, 2011

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 10,000 - 13,000

December 2020 C

Gerhard Richter

December 2020 C, 2020

Limited Edition Print

Giclée printing

GBP 17,000 - 20,000

Exmouth Esplanade

Damien Hirst

Exmouth Esplanade, 2023

Limited Edition Print

Giclée printing

GBP 6,500 - 9,000

Frau Mit Kind / Mother With Child

Gerhard Richter

Frau Mit Kind / Mother With Child, 1965 / 2005

Limited Edition Print

Offset Print

GBP 3,500 - 5,000

Flower Garden

James Rosenquist

Flower Garden, 1972

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 1,200

Andy Warhol

Private Listing

Limited Edition Print

Flash - November 22, 1963 (F. & S. 39)

Andy Warhol

Flash - November 22, 1963 (F. & S. 39), 1968

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 9,540

Nude on Beach, from the Surrealist Series

Roy Lichtenstein

Nude on Beach, from the Surrealist Series, 1978

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 20,000 - 30,000

Volkswagen (F. & S. II.358)

Andy Warhol

Volkswagen (F. & S. II.358), 1985

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 80,000 - 90,000

Summer (Blue)

Jasper Johns

Summer (Blue), 1985-91

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 4,690

Abstraktes Bild (Werk 563-1)

Gerhard Richter

Abstraktes Bild (Werk 563-1), 1984/2024

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 1,880

Abstraktes Bild (Werk 522-3)

Gerhard Richter

Abstraktes Bild (Werk 522-3), 1983/2024

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 1,880

Dibujos III

Liliana Porter

Dibujos III, 2025

Limited Edition Print

Collage

EUR 3,000

Dibujos I

Liliana Porter

Dibujos I, 2025

Limited Edition Print

Collage

EUR 3,000

H4-6 Kew

Damien Hirst

H4-6 Kew, 2020

Limited Edition Print

Giclée printing

GBP 10,000 - 15,000

Earth Art

Earth art, also known as Land Art, emerged in the 1960s and 70s as part of the conceptual art movement. It involves creating artworks by sculpting the land or constructing structures in the landscape using natural materials like earth, rocks, or twigs. These works are often large-scale and emphasize the relationship between art and nature.

Gouache

Gouache is an opaque watercolor paint that allows artists to layer from light to dark. Unlike traditional transparent watercolors, gouache is used for creating solid, vibrant colors. It belongs to the water-media category and is made of pigment, a binding agent, and an inert material, specifically designed for opaque painting.

Triennial

A triennial is a large-scale art exhibition that takes place every three years. These exhibitions often feature the latest artistic developments, works, and emerging artists on an international scale, involving major institutions from around the world. Triennials are significant events in the art world, offering a platform for contemporary art and fostering global cultural exchange.

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