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Gil Elvgren: “Peek A View”. An American pin-up poster depicting a woman undressing. Back stamped (probably dating) “12–15-1980” and with a label marked “A433”. Colour lithograph. Poster size 43×28 cm. Frame size 52×42 cm.

In 1937, Gil Elvgren began painting calendar pin-ups for Louis F. Dow, one of America's leading publishing companies, during which time he created about 60 works on 28″ × 22″ canvas and distinguished them by a printed signature. Many of his pin-ups were reproduced as nose art on military aircraft during World War II. Around 1944, Gil was approached by Brown and Bigelow, a firm that still dominates the field in producing calendars and advertising specialties. He was associated with Brown & Bigelow from 1945 to 1972. At Brown & Bigelow Elvgren began working with 30″ × 24″ canvases, a format that he would use for the next 30 years, and signed his work in cursive.

Condition

This is an original American colour litograph from 1980, printed on the basis of an oil painting. Minimal signs of handling.

Additional Remarks

Please note: The item is subject to the Anti-Money Laundering Act. In the event of a hammer price of DKK 50,000 or more, including buyer’s premium, the buyer must submit a copy of a valid photo ID and proof of address in order to collect the item.

Auction

Art, antiques & collector's items, 21 January 2021

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1,000 DKK

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1,700 DKK  

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