1953 Lithograph Joseph Kaplan Abstract Art Harry Salpeter Galler AEFA1

This is an original 1953 monochrome lithograph by Russian artist Joseph Kaplan which was intended to promote the Harry Salpeter Gallery Inc., located at 42 East 57th Street in New York, as well as the business ventures of Ira Murray, brother of famous dance instructor Arthur Murray and manager of several studio franchises.

CONDITION

This 58+ year old Item is rated Near Mint. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Lithograph; Monochrome
• Grade: Near Mint
• Dimensions: Approximately 8.5 x 12 inches; 22 x 30 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This is a limited edition original lithograph, #1498 out of 2,000. Only the portfolio was numbered, not the individual lithograph's within it. This is not a lithograph "after" the artist. This lithograph was created by the original artist on the lithograph plate, and is, therefore, a true original lithograph. The artists used either litho crayon, ink, or tusche when creating their art works on the plates.

Period Paper has obtained an extraordinary, ultra-rare collection of original lithographs by some of the premier artists of the 1950's. These lithographs were produced for an annual art event in the 1950's for local businesses and major corporations largely based in New York. Historically important for corporate archivists, these are extremely rare to locate and are virtually unseen individually. The original lithographs were produced in only one limited edition, and included just 2,000. These lithographs are perhaps the most unique, rare, important advertising collectibles that exist for businesses and corporations.

This piece was illustrated by Kaplan, Joseph. Artist signature in print - embedded in image.

Joseph Kaplan

Joseph Kaplan (1900-1982) was a Russian artist hailing from Minsk, prior to relocating to New York, where he received his formal art education at the National Academy of Design School. Kaplan was most recognized for his printmaking, paintings, fresco murals, graphic art design and mosaics, as well as his abstract and modernism styles. His works primarily centered on landscapes, seascapes, coastal and harbor views, as well as marine and nautical subjects. His art has been exhibited at the International Carnegie Institute, the Corcoran Gallery of Washington D. C., the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, the National Academy of Design, the Audubon Society of Artists and more.

Keywords specific to this image: Modern Art, Contemporary Art, Artists Equity Association

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