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- Dimensions
- 23.5ʺW × 0.1ʺD × 35.5ʺH
- Frame Type
- Unframed
- Artist
- Andy Warhol
- Brand
- Andy Warhol
- Designer
- Andy Warhol
- Period
- 1990s
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Lithograph
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Yellow
- Condition Notes
- It is in excellent " like new " condition. It has never been framed. There is very light minor signs … moreIt is in excellent " like new " condition. It has never been framed. There is very light minor signs of handling in the lower left bottom edge. Please see photos for condition reference. less
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This Andy Warhol Foundation rare vintage 1996 first edition lithograph print Pop Art poster " Superman " 1981, is an …
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This Andy Warhol Foundation rare vintage 1996 first edition lithograph print Pop Art poster " Superman " 1981, is an incredibly special and unique piece to add to your collection.
The 1st and only known edition lithograph print Pop Art poster is published by Te Neues Publishing Company, printed in 1996 in Germany in an unnumbered limited edition with the authorized licensed rights of The Andy Warhol Foundation for Visual Arts. It features an artwork image originally created by Warhol in 1981 titled " Superman ". The official " AW " Foundation seal of authenticity is printed on the poster in two places.
Andy Warhol ( 1928 - 1987 ) is one of the singularly most well known Contemporary artists of all time. His imagery is recognized worldwide. His infamous life, art works, and creative endeavors are like no other artist. He is credited as the very first artist to use common everyday objects and view them in a completely different way while paying homage to their role in our society. Glorifying the common as the beautiful. His technique utilizing a silkscreen method combined with hand finishing in a signature palette of vibrant color hues make the work stand on its own and loved by millions.
Warhol's Superman is from the " Myths " series of artworks created in 1981 that exemplifies his nostalgia for America's past, and love of his heroic childhood idols. For his selection of subjects for The Myths Portfolio of ten fictional characters from Twentieth Century pop culture, Warhol chose from classic Hollywood films, literature and television to reflect and transform true American idols into Pop Art icons. As a child he found comfort in Superman comics - an unlikely hero he idolized.
The Myths Portfolio encompasses Warhol's personal life experience and the magic of 20th Century American Pop Culture. The Superman artwork is one of the most coveted images by collectors of all the Warhol art works. This is a rare opportunity for true Warhol fans as this 1st edition Pop Art poster is long out of print and very scarce to find.
The rare out of print Pop Art poster measures 23 1/2" W X 35 1/2" H. It is printed in high quality heavyweight paper stock with vibrant ink colors in a matte finish. It is in excellent " like new " condition. It has never been framed. There is very light minor signs of handling on the lower left bottom edge. Please see photos for condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price. less
leawood, KS
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