Philip Pearlstein - ‘Nude on Eames Stool’ First Print, Signed (1977, Lithograph)

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Philip Pearlstein

Nude on Eames Stool (1977)

Lithograph on Arches paper

Edition Details:

- First impression (1/125)

- Printed by … Read more Philip Pearlstein

Nude on Eames Stool (1977)

Lithograph on Arches paper

Edition Details:

- First impression (1/125)

- Printed by Jack Lemon at Landfall Press

- Blindstamped with press insignia

- Accompanied by original work order (signed by both Pearlstein and Lemon) affixed verso

Physical Description:

- Dimensions (frame): 33.18 × 25.75 inches (84.3 × 65.4 cm)

- Support: Arches 300g Cover White paper

- Marks: Signed and numbered in graphite lower left

- Housing: Period wood frame with minor wear

Condition Notes:

- Print surface appears well-preserved (unexamined out of frame)

- Frame shows expected age-related wear

- Small blemish to glazing (lower left quadrant)

Historical Significance:

This work exemplifies Pearlstein's radical approach to figurative representation, where the Eames stool's industrial design contrasts with organic flesh tones. As the first pull from the edition, it carries particular importance for understanding the artist's printmaking process.

Provenance:

- Original Landfall Press production

- Includes complete documentation

Collections Note: Pearlstein's lithographs are held in major institutions including MoMA and the Art Institute of Chicago. This impression's documentation provides exceptional scholarly value. See less