Andy Warhol Foundation Vintage 1997 Lithograph Print Framed Pop Art Poster " Chanel No. 5 " 1985

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This Andy Warhol Foundation rare vintage 1997 offset lithograph print custom framed iconic Pop Art poster " Chanel No. 5 … Read more This Andy Warhol Foundation rare vintage 1997 offset lithograph print custom framed iconic Pop Art poster " Chanel No. 5 " 1985, is a very special and unique piece to add to your collection.

The offset lithograph print Pop Art poster is published by The Chanel Perfume Company, printed in 1997 with licensed authorized rights of The Andy Warhol Foundation for Visual Arts. It features an iconic artwork image originally created by Warhol in 1985 titled " Chanel No. 5", copyright 1997 Chanel Inc. and The Andy Warhol Foundation / Artist's Rights Society ( ARS ) New York, courtesy Ronald Feldman Fine Arts New York, from silkscreen by Andy Warhol.

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 recognized 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.

The " Chanel No. 5 " artwork was originally created in 1985 as part of Warhol's most sought after and iconic " Ads " Portfolio series based on popular advertising campaigns and logos in American culture. Chanel No. 5, created by Ernest Beaux for Coco Chanel in 1921, became the most treasured name in perfume and a product synonymous with sophistication and luxury, qualities Warhol was inspired by in this series.

The Chanel No. 5 perfume bottle stood alone as an iconic representation of the pinnacle of Warhol's intrigue with American consumerism. Today, Chanel perfume remains a household name, just as it was during the Warhol era. In 1997, Chanel revisited the image, with The Warhol Foundation's permission, for use in an advertising campaign which this poster was created for. The Chanel No. 5 image is a quintessential example of the Pop Art mastery and creative genius of Andy Warhol as an artist.

The rare out of print framed offset lithograph print Pop Art poster measures 23 3/8" W X 29 1/4" H X 7/8" D. It is custom framed with UV protective plexiglass in a Contemporary Modern pink matte eggshell finish wood frame molding, with an attached hanging wire on the reverse back side for easy wall installation.

It is in excellent " like new " condition. The poster print is in excellent " like new " clean vintage condition consistent with age, light signs of handling and very light minor 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