Jean Dubuffet More Art

French, 1901-1985

Jean Dubuffet was a seminal French artist known for his prints as well as his primal figures and sculptures of vernacular subjects.

Dubuffet’s adoption of the term Art Brut or raw art, referred to the art of children, prisoners, and the mentally ill, was a reaction to what he called “art culturel” or refined art. It was his desire to break from tradition by implementing rudimentary mark-making and emulsions made from sand, tar, and trash, as seen in his work Grand Maitre of the Outsider (1946).

“A work of art is only of interest, in my opinion, when it is an immediate and direct projection of what is happening in the depth of a person's being,” the artist said. “It is my belief that only in this Art Brut can we find the natural and normal processes of artistic creation in their pure and elementary state.”

Born on July 31, 1901, in Le Havre, France, Dubuffet went on to study at the Académie Julian in Paris. While at school his peers included Raoul Dufy, Suzanne Valadon, and Fernand Léger. In 1918, after attending classes for only six months Dubuffet dropped out. Taking over his father’s wine business in 1924, he didn’t return to making art until the early 1940s. The artist would go on to form the Compagnie de l’Art Brut with André Breton and Slavko Kopač.

Dubuffet died on May 12, 1985, in Paris, France, at the age of 83. Today, his works are held in the collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris.

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Artist: Jean Dubuffet

Jean DubuffetExposition de Peintures, Dessins et Divers Travaux Exécutés de 1942 à 1954, 1954

$640

Exposition de Peintures, Dessins et Divers Travaux Exécutés de 1942 à 1954

By Jean Dubuffet

Located in Roma, IT

Important and rare Catalogue of the Exhibition held in Circle Volley from March 17th to April 17th, 1954. Printed by Mourlot, the Catalogue's cover is a photolithograph d'après a work by Dubuffet. It includes 193 descriptions of Dubuffet's artworks and 4 reproductions on photolithograph. Includes the invitation to the exhibition, which is a lithograph not signed d'après the work "Personnage" by Dubuffet. Ref. Cat. Bordas 25 and 25b / Weber 388 and 289. Near perfect conditions. Catalogue aussi rare qu'important de l'exposition qui s'est tenue au Circle Volley du 17 Mars au 17 Avril 1954. Imprimé par Mourlot, la couverture du catalogue est une photolithographie d'après une œuvre de Dubuffet. Il comprend 193 descriptions des œuvres de Dubuffet ainsi que 4 reproductions de type photolithographie. L'exemplaire comprend une invitation à l'exposition. Il s'agit d'une lithographie non signée d'après l'œuvre "Personnage" de Dubuffet. Ref. Cat. Bordas 25 et 25b / Weber 388 et 289. Dans des conditions presque parfaites. Edition: Paris, Cercle Volant René Drouin...

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1950s Abstract Jean Dubuffet More Art

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Jean DubuffetAutograph Letter by Jean Dubuffet - 1957, 1957

$407

Autograph Letter by Jean Dubuffet - 1957

By Jean Dubuffet

Located in Roma, IT

This is a Autograph Letter Signed by Jean Dubuffet and addressed to Nesto Jacometti. Vence, November 28th, 1957. One page, single-sided. On watermarked paper. In French. excellent c...

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1930s Jean Dubuffet More Art

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Jean DubuffetLe Mirivis des Naturgies., 1963

$15,000

Le Mirivis des Naturgies.

By Jean Dubuffet

Located in New York, NY

DUBUFFET, Jean. Le Mirivis des Naturgies. By André Martel and Jean Dubuffet. 48 pp. Illustrated with 16 original lithographs by Dubuffet, of which 14 are loose, one is on the wra...

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1960s Jean Dubuffet More Art

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Jean DubuffetJean Dubuffet Autograph Letters, Ink on Paper, 1955, Unframed, 1950s

$1,863

Jean Dubuffet Autograph Letters, Ink on Paper, 1955, Unframed

By Jean Dubuffet

Located in Roma, IT

Dubuffet's Autographs are a beautiful lot of correspondence between Jean Dubuffet and Nesto Jacometti, written in 1955. Two autographs lettes signed and dated by the founder of Art ...

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1950s Jean Dubuffet More Art

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Paper, Ink

Jean DubuffetCollection of 4 Letters, Ink on Paper, Contemporary, 1955, Unframed, 1955

$1,513

Collection of 4 Letters, Ink on Paper, Contemporary, 1955, Unframed

By Jean Dubuffet

Located in Roma, IT

Interesting collection of 4 letters by Jean Dubuffet (2 hand written and 2 typescript) addressed to the swiss editor Nesto Jacometti. All of them are dated 1955. Very good conditions...

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1950s Contemporary Jean Dubuffet More Art

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Paper, Ink

Jack BalasShip of Cools (#1318), 2016

$8,900

H 30 in W 45 in

Ship of Cools (#1318)

By Jack Balas

Located in New York, NY

Full title: "Ship of Cools, or, A Jolly Load of Boatmen Flat-Out Crossing the Mainstream, Some Being Kings, and Some Being 'Vagabonds' (We Await Your Applause) (#1318)" Watercolor, acrylic, and ink on paper (Diptych) Signed in black ink, l.l. This artwork references George Caleb Bingham’s 1846 painting “The Jolly Flatboatmen...

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2010s Contemporary Jean Dubuffet More Art

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Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor

Miranda MaherInfestations Vertical 2 : abstract work of art on paper, 2023-2024

$900

H 22 in W 13 in

Infestations Vertical 2 : abstract work of art on paper

By Miranda Maher

Located in New York, NY

An artwork on paper by New York artist Miranda Maher. Black archival ink on pale blue archival paper with historical Audubon images of American birds, mounted on Arches paper. Miran...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Jean Dubuffet More Art

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Paper, Ink, Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Miranda MaherInfestations Vertical 1 : abstract work of art on paper

$900

H 22 in W 13 in

Infestations Vertical 1 : abstract work of art on paper

By Miranda Maher

Located in New York, NY

An artwork on paper by New York artist Miranda Maher. Black archival ink on pale blue archival paper with historical Audubon images of American birds, mo...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Jean Dubuffet More Art

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Paper, Ink, Archival Ink, Archival Paper

a.musePink Cosmos Monotype Print, Abstract Art, 2023, Hand-Pulled by the Artist, 2023

$800Sale Price|20% Off

H 13.75 in W 11 in

Pink Cosmos Monotype Print, Abstract Art, 2023, Hand-Pulled by the Artist

By a.muse

Located in New york, NY

In the artist's abstract print series, Cosmos, 2023 by a.muse represents an imaginary cosmos - the universe as a place of longing, dreams, wonder, and ethereal beauty. A 13.75" x 11"...

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2010s Abstract Jean Dubuffet More Art

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Ink, Rag Paper, Monotype, Gouache

BanksyBanksy Existencilism Mini Book, Self-Published, 2002, 2002

$140

H 5.8 in W 4.1 in

Banksy Existencilism Mini Book, Self-Published, 2002

By Banksy

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Pocket sized book by Banksy. Released in 2002. This is Banksy's second book in the series. He released 3 books in this mini black book format in the 2000's (Banging Your Head Against...

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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Jean Dubuffet More Art

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Thai Illuminated Manuscript Leaves, 19th C., 19th Century

$850

H 67.5 in W 36.5 in D 1.5 in

Thai Illuminated Manuscript Leaves, 19th C.

Located in Astoria, NY

Thai Illuminated Manuscript Leaves, 19th century, ink and tempera on paper, five folded leaves together in a giltwood frame. Image: 51.5" H x 16.25" W; frame: 67.5" H x 36.5" W. Prov...

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19th Century Other Art Style Jean Dubuffet More Art

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Paper, Ink, Tempera

Alex Voineaavp_1219 - Original Color Drenching Contemporary Abstract Painting on Paper, 2025

$1,065

H 31 in W 23 in

avp_1219 - Original Color Drenching Contemporary Abstract Painting on Paper

By Alex Voinea

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The colorful abstract artworks of Romanian artist Alex Voinea are inspired by experiments with paint poured over vibrating surfaces, such as speakers at full volume. Alex Voinea coll...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Jean Dubuffet More Art

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Paper, Acrylic

BanksyCut It Out Mini Book by Banksy, Mini Book, Self Published, 72 Pages, 2004, 2004

$250

H 5.8 in W 4.1 in

Cut It Out Mini Book by Banksy, Mini Book, Self Published, 72 Pages, 2004

By Banksy

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Super cool and collectible Banksy Cut It Out Mini Book. Released in 2004. Must have for the Banksy collector. Last in the series of 3 books released in mini black book format in the ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Jean Dubuffet More Art

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Alex Voineaavp_1072 - Colorful Pink Green Original Contemporary Abstract Painting on Paper, 2023

$1,065

H 31 in W 22 in

avp_1072 - Colorful Pink Green Original Contemporary Abstract Painting on Paper

By Alex Voinea

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The colorful abstract artworks of Romanian artist Alex Voinea are inspired by experiments with paint poured over vibrating surfaces, such as speakers at full volume. Alex Voinea coll...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Jean Dubuffet More Art

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Paper, Acrylic

Alex Voineaavp_1534 - Expressive Blue and Green Abstract Contemporary Painting on Paper, 2025

$2,500

H 44 in W 30 in

avp_1534 - Expressive Blue and Green Abstract Contemporary Painting on Paper

By Alex Voinea

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The colorful abstract artworks of Romanian artist Alex Voinea are inspired by experiments with paint poured over vibrating surfaces, such as speakers at full volume. Alex Voinea coll...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Jean Dubuffet More Art

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Paper, Acrylic

Michael Pauker"No. 3080" Miniature Collage Currency by Michael Pauker, 2007

$340Sale Price|20% Off

H 10 in W 8 in D 0.25 in

"No. 3080" Miniature Collage Currency by Michael Pauker

By Michael Pauker

Located in Soquel, CA

"No. 3080" Miniature Collage Currency by Michael Pauker Miniature abstract paper collage by Bay Area artist Michael Pauker (American, b. 1957). This pie...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Jean Dubuffet More Art

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Paper, Ink

Jonas WoodLarge Shelf Still Life poster, 2017

$1,500

H 23.4 in W 23.4 in

Large Shelf Still Life poster

By Jonas Wood

Located in Washington , DC, DC

text en verso

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jean Dubuffet More Art

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Paper, Color, Lithograph, Offset

Previously Available Items

Jean DubuffetAutographed Letter by Jean Dubuffet - 1958, 1958

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H 15.95 in W 21.46 in D 0.08 in

Autographed Letter by Jean Dubuffet - 1958

By Jean Dubuffet

Located in Roma, IT

A Autograph Letter by Jean Dubuffet accompanies his b/w photographic portrait (cm 12 x 11) in a beautiful composition, in perfect condition, mounted under passepartout, plexiglass, a...

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1950s Contemporary Jean Dubuffet More Art

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Paper, Ink

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Jean Dubuffet, a French painter, sculptor and printmaker was greatly inspired by the art of children and the mentally ill. He developed art brut, which is meant to be full of vitality and expression and not restrained by academics. Shop a selection of Jean Dubuffet pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

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