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70 - Collectors Auction June 30th Edition

Tue, Jun 30, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 513

"Stylized Owl" by Sami Briss (France, B. 1930) Lithograph Print

Estimate: $150 - $300

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This charming and whimsical mid-century modern lithograph print by Israeli-French artist Sami Briss depicts a highly stylized owl. The central figure features a green capped head, large closed or sleeping eyes with prominent long eyelashes, and a patterned turquoise body detailed with loose, sketch-like black line work representing feathers. The owl stands on two blocky green feet against a rich, multi-toned blue background with soft, textured variations and a hand-painted aesthetic along the borders. Briss's composition beautifully blends elements of folk art with mid-century illustration, creating a serene yet playful animal portrait.

The piece is hand-signed "BRISS" in pencil in the lower right margin beneath the print matrix. It is pencil-numbered 159/200 in the lower left margin, indicating a limited edition run. The print is presented under glass with a wide, olive-green outer mat and housed in a sleek, minimalist polished chrome metal frame.

Specifications

  • Medium: Lithograph print on paper

  • Signature: Hand-signed "BRISS" in pencil lower right, numbered 159/200 lower left

  • Framing: Polished chrome frame matted under glass

  • Dimensions: 28 x 23 inches

Keywords

sami briss french artist israeli art stylized owl sleeping bird mid century modern illustration folk art style limited edition numbered print turquoise blue green animal portrait whimsical wall decor graphic print collector fine art glass presentation chrome frame

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