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1953 Lithograph Alexander Dobkin Art Swivelier M Knoedler Gallery Georges AEFA1

1953 Lithograph Alexander Dobkin Art Swivelier M Knoedler Gallery Georges AEFA1

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This is an original 1953 monochrome lithograph by Italian artist Alexander Dobkin, which was intended to promote the following New York businesses: The Swivelier Company Inc., who produced "Adjustable lighting products", the M. Knoedler Art Gallery located at 14 East 57th Street, and Georges Kaplan Furs located at 730 5th Avenue, New York City. Today, all three are still active. Swivelier has moved its offices out of the city, but not out of state; Knoedler & Co. is now located at 19th East 70th Street, and Georges Kaplan Furs finds itself at 345 7th Ave.

CONDITION

This 58+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. No creases. Tightly cropped - left side. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

  • Product Type: Original Lithograph; Monochrome
  • Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
  • 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 Dobkin, Alexander. Artist signature in print - bottom right of image.

Alexander Dobkin

Alexander Dobkin (1908-1975) was a native of Genoa, Italy, prior to relocating to New York, where he received his formal art education at the Art Students League of New York. Later, he attended the Columbia University Art Department. Dobkin was most recognized for his modernism, illustrations, nautical and genre-landscape artworks. His works have been exhibited at the Art Institute of Chicago, the Corcoran Gallery of Washington, D. C., the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the Brooklyn Museum, the International Carnegie Institute and the Whitney Museum of American Art.

Keywords specific to this image: AEA, Artists Equity Association, Modern Art, Contemporary Art, Charcoal Sketch, Botanical, Floral, Home Improvement

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