DESCRIPTION
The allure of pin-up posters by Gil Elvgren lies in their timeless celebration of classic American beauty and sensuality. Elvgren's pin-up art, primarily created from the 1930s to the 1970s, captured the charm and innocence of that era. These posters typically featured glamorous and vivacious women in flirtatious and playful poses, often with a touch of humor.
THE ARTIST
ELVGREN's art is nostalgic, evoking the aesthetics of mid-20th-century Americana, and remains popular for its celebration of a bygone era. Elvgren was a prolific artist who had a deep understanding of the advertising and illustration industry. His pin-up art often graced advertisements, calendars, and magazine covers, contributing to their widespread recognition. Elvgren's background in commercial art and his ability to create art that appealed to a wide audience made him one of the most celebrated pin-up artists of his time.
ADDITIONAL INFO
Although original Gil Elvgren pin-up posters from the mid-20th century are considered rare and highly collectible, their enduring appeal, combined with their vintage charm, has made them sought after by collectors of pin-up art and vintage advertising. The market for re-imagined and top-quality reproductions of Elvgren's posters offer collectors the chance to own visually stunning and faithful renditions of his iconic works in this unique series limited to 250 print runs. As an investment, high-quality reproductions can appreciate in value over time, making them desirable additions to collectors' portfolios as well as a piece of American pop culture history.
INVESTMENT RATING
Med. IVR. (Increase in Value). Assured rate increase per annum : 5%
Iologies.com. Cat No: PRI-P1_197
Elvgren Bannister
Ai reimaged art piece then reformatted for high resolution onto an electronic canvas. Original scale equal to at least 1m (unframed) with approx 12-25mm border.
Prints: 170-200 gsm. Uncoated Art Paper / Silk. See Limited Editions.