Keith Haring - Signed Silkscreen With COA

A Rare Keith Haring (Silkscreen- Litho) with COA. Frame encased in glass. Emporium Capwell was a mid-line department store chain out of San Francisco, Ca which operated for over 100 years. The department store carried fine art between 1980 and 1995 Emporium Capwell was in business as a unified entity from approximately 1980 to 1996, when the two distinct stores, The Emporium and Capwell's, merged. The original The Emporium department store had been operating since 1896, while Capwell's began in 1889, and the unified company closed permanently in 1996. Yes, Keith Haring produced artwork for the San Francisco-based department store Emporium Capwell, creating an iconic offset lithograph poster in 1985 for the store. This work features his signature bold lines and wriggling, festive figures and is a rare original offset lithograph, making it a sought-after piece by collectors. Key Details: Artist: Keith Haring (1(contact info removed)) Artwork: Keith Haring for Emporium Capwell Year: 1985 Medium: Offset lithograph exhibition poster Theme: The litho depicts stacks of wriggling figures in bright, festive colors, characteristic of Haring's accessible and energetic style. Significance: Accessibility: Haring's art was known for being accessible and democratic, and this poster for a major department store reflects that philosophy. Art-Fashion Connection: This work is an example of the early intermingling of art and fashion, a concept Haring explored further with his 1986 Pop Shop. Collector's Item: The original poster is a rare and valuable piece due to Haring's iconic status and the work's historical connection to the department store. MEASUREMENTS: Framed 24-1/2 by 29 inches Silkscreen Litho measures: 11 1/2 by 16 1/2 inches

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Used (normal wear)