About Women - The Complete Portfolio of 10 Lithographs 1965
John Altoon
Limited Edition Print : Lithographs Handprinted From Aluminum Plates And Stones
Size : 20x20 in | 51x51 cm
Edition : From the edition of 100
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🔥Very Rare - 1965 Artist Proof - 10 Pc. Complete Suite - California Cool - Friend of Ruscha - Blue Chip $$$$$$$
Pre-Curser to the Cool School
Year1965
Hand SignedHand-signed in Pencil By the Artist, Colophon (Cover Page)
Condition Excellent
Not Framed
Purchased fromGallery 1997
Provenance / HistoryMarilyn Pink Fine Art
Story / Additional InfoPrinter: Ken Tyler, Tamarind-trained master printerrnPublisher: Gemini Ltd., later to become Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles
Certificate of AuthenticityArt Brokerage
LID120080
John Altoon - United States
Art Brokerage: John Altoon American Artist: b. 1925-1969. Altoon was a major artist in Los Angeles and an influence on artist Ed Ruscha and the entire school of West Coast Artists. John Altoon was well known for his pencil and ink drawings (ca. 1950s-1960s), mostly contained in sketchbooks and tablets, as well as numerous loose sketches and several mixed-media works on board. Altoon - WWII Navy service in the Pacific. John Altoon was a friend and an influence on artist Ed Ruscha. John Altoon showed at the Ferus Gallery along with Ed Moses, Billy Al Bengston, Ed Ruscha, Craig Kauffman and Ed Keinholtz. Listings wanted.