1953 Lithograph Harry Sternberg Art Black Bear Oil Car Chemistry AEFA1

This is an original 1953 monochrome lithograph by American artist Harry Sternberg. It was intended to promote the Black Bear Company of Long Island City, New York, and features an elaborate system of vials, pipes, and the various other chemistry instruments required to create the superior lubricants they were so well known for. Today, the company is still located in Long Island City, at 27-10 Hunters Point Avenue (49th 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 Sternberg, Harry. Artist signature in print - bottom left of image.

Harry Sternberg

Harry Sternberg (1904-2001) was an American artist known for his murals and graphic art. He was born in New York City, and during the Great Depression, worked with the WPA to create murals for post offices in Chicago, Illinois and Chester and Sellersville, Pennsylvania. Sternberg studied with Harry Wickey at the Art Stuents League, and wrote multiple books on woodcutting, silk screening and etching. Sternberg taught at the Art Students League in New York from 1934 to 1968, at the New School of Social Research from 1942 to 1945, and served as the head of the Art Department at the Idylwild School of Music and Art of the University of Southern California.

Keywords specific to this image: Fuel, Petroleum, Modern Art, Contemporary Art, Artists Equity Association, AEA, Grease, Car Care, Vial, Test Tube, Molecule

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