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1953 Lithograph Leonard Lionni Artist Fortune Magazine Hanging Mobile AEFA1

1953 Lithograph Leonard Lionni Artist Fortune Magazine Hanging Mobile AEFA1

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This is an original 1953 monochrome lithograph by artist Leonard Lionni, which a humorous mobile and an innocent bystander to promote Fortune Magazine. Founded in 1930, the first issues of Fortune sold for $1 at a time when most magazines and newspapers were going for 5 cents. Their superior paper quality and vivid color images set them apart from others of their ilk right from the start, and they continue to publish copies today.

CONDITION

This 58+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. No natural defects. 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 Lionni, Leo. Artist signature in print - bottom right of image.

Leonard Lionni

Leonard Lionni (1910-1999) was an author and illustrator known for his various childrenÕs books, including The Alphabet Tree, Inch by Inch, Swimmy, Frederick, and Little Blue and Little Yellow. Lionni emigrated from Italy to the United States in 1939, and served as the art director for Fortune magazine from 1948 to 1960. In 1960, he moved back to Italy, and created over forty childrenÕs books. Lionni received the American Institute of Graphic Arts gold medal in 1984, and was awarded four times as the Caldecott Honor winner.

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

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