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1953 Lithograph Malcom Edgar Case Art Digest Frances Harris Max Granick AEFA1

1953 Lithograph Malcom Edgar Case Art Digest Frances Harris Max Granick AEFA1

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This is an original 1953 monochrome lithograph by artist Malcom Edgar Case, which depicts a barefoot macho man wearing an unbuttoned shirt, seating in a rather dilapidated room. This glorious figure was intended to promote the following small New York businesses: Max Granick Frames, located at 52 West 56th Street; Leo Robinson, located at 1388 6th Avenue; the Art Digest magazine (now simply Arts Magazine), located at 116 East 59th Street; and Frances Harris and Company, Inc., located at 7 Greenwich Avenue.

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 Case, Malcolm Edgar. Artist signature in print - bottom right of image.

Keywords specific to this image: Modern Art, Contemporary Art, Abstract Portrait, Publications, Artists Equity Association, Subscription

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