Vintage 1983 Willem de Kooning Whitney Museum Exhibition Poster Woman and Bicycle
Lot #21
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Description
An authentic, original vintage 1983 fine art museum exhibition poster celebrating the legendary Abstract Expressionist master Willem de Kooning. This poster was published by the Whitney Museum of American Art to promote his comprehensive retrospective running from December 15, 1983, to February 19, 1984.The poster features a striking, vivid lithographic print of de Kooning's seminal 1952–53 oil-on-canvas masterpiece, "Woman and Bicycle", beautifully capturing his signature aggressive, gestural brushwork and vibrant palette. The lower margin features clean, bold typography detailing the exhibition schedule, copyright information, and credit lines, noting that the poster was designed by Marcus Ratliff.A fantastic, investment-grade piece of 1980s New York City gallery ephemera for collectors of Abstract Expressionism and modern art history. Dimensions:Large format, measuring approximately 50 inches high by 27.5 inches wide (paper sheet edge-to-edge). Good vintage condition overall with deep, vivid color registration. The central image field remains clean and bright. Creasing and handling waves are present along the unprotected outer paper borders, along with typical edge-crinkling and minor corner bumping from years of rolled storage. Structurally solid with no significant tears or repairs. Ready for flattening and framing.
Bidding Details
- Starting Bid: $25
- Buyer's Premium: 18%
- Auction End Date: September 27, 2026
Condition
good
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