Roy Lichtenstein Vintage 1985 Lithograph Print Framed Large Pop Art Exhibition Poster " Eddie Diptych " 1962

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This Roy Lichtenstein rare vintage 1985 iconic lithograph print custom framed collector's large Pop Art exhibition poster " Eddie Diptych … Read more This Roy Lichtenstein rare vintage 1985 iconic lithograph print custom framed collector's large Pop Art exhibition poster " Eddie Diptych " 1962, is an incredibly special and unique piece to add to your collection.

The Pop Art poster print is published by The Walker Art Center Minneapolis. Printed in 1985 in an unnumbered limited edition by the renowned Poster Originals, on the occasion of the " Selections from The Illeana and Michael Sonnabend Collection " exhibition. It features an iconic artwork image originally created by Lichtenstein in 1962 titled " Eddie Diptych ", copyright 1985 Roy Lichtenstein, Poster Originals, limited No. 412.

This is a rare opportunity for true Lichtenstein and Pop Art fans and collectors, as this coveted image exhibition poster print is long out of print and very scarce to find.

Roy Lichtenstein ( 1923 - 1997 ) the American born Pop artist of a Jewish background, is one of the most well known and loved worldwide Contemporary artists. During the 1960's along with Andy Warhol among others, he became a leading figure in the new Pop Art Movement. His work defined the premise of Pop Art through parody. Inspired by the comic strip, Lichtenstein produced precise compositions often in a tongue in cheek manner. The artworks of Lichtenstein are included in the collections of many of the world's most prestigious museums.

Ileana Sonnabend ( 1914 - 2007 ) was an early champion of American Pop Art and a pivotal figure in introducing the artworks to the European market. The lasting alliance with her first husband Leo Castelli famed gallery owner, made her one of the 20th Century's most influential dealers and collectors of Contemporary Art. In the 1960's with her 2nd husband Michael Sonnabend, they were devoted to showing the newest American Art in their Paris gallery for more than 40 years. In 1964 Warhol had his first solo exhibit in Europe at their gallery.

Her sense of daring earned the Sonnabends a reputation for consistently showing works other dealers might dismiss as difficult or impossible to sell. They were also famous for amassing an enormous art collection that remained mostly in storage. The Sonnabend Collection is about change, redefinition, experimentation and ever-expanding notion of what constitutes Avant-Garde.

In 1962 Evelyn and Leo Farland founded their infamous New York poster gallery and publishing business " Poster Originals Ltd. ". They created groundbreaking innovation and lasting effects with their pioneering approach to the poster industry from the early 1960's through the late 1980's. They worked with the leading American and European artists, international museums and top galleries collaborating to create some of the most ionic and important art posters of the Mid Century Modern, Pop Art, Abstract Expressionist, and Contemporary Art Movements. This Lichtenstein poster print is a beautiful example of Poster Originals finest work.

The rare out of print framed large format Pop Art exhibition poster measures 36 1/4" W X 31 1/8" H X 1" D. It is custom framed with UV protective plexiglass in a Contemporary Modern satin eggshell finish black metal frame molding, with an attached hanging wire on the reverse back side for easy wall installation.

It is in excellent condition. The poster print is in excellent vintage condition consistent with age, light to moderate signs of handling, and some moderate to medium visible surface wear. It is brand newly custom framed and has never been displayed. Please see photos for condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price. See less