Patti Smith by Robert Mapplethorpe Original Duatone Photo Lithograph Poster 1975

Description: Patti Smith by Robert Mapplethorpe Rare Du-atone Photo Lithograph. It is the Original Promotoinal advertisement for Patti Smith's debut album "Horses" on Arista records in 1975 and the most Iconic of all her images and along with Mapplethorpe's brilliant work Make this one of the most important icons of all rock Images Item Measures 24" X 34" Item is presently being restored, Please check for updates and the new picture of restored item. We grade our Items according to the Iguide Universal 10-Point Grading Scale.C10 Mint - Investment quality. No perceptible flaws of any kind.C9 Near Mint - Investment quality. Minor flaw on an otherwise unused item. C8 Excellent - Investment quality. A few minor defects. Pin holes, small tears,etc. C7 Very Good to Excellent. Several defects. Still a very nicely preserved item.C6 Very Good - The typical used item in average condition. Several defectsC5 Good to Very Good - A heavily-worn item.C4 Good - Below average but still suitable for display.C3 Fair - Heavily worn, but yet still complete.C2 Poor to Fair - An extremely worn, possibly even incomplete item.C1 Poor - The lowest grade, representing items in the lowest possible condition. It is Not a Reprint, Giclee Print nor Ink Jet Print but the Original 1975 Realease of the Rare Du-Atone Offset Photo-Lithograph Printing Kept Flat, in a Smoke, Dust, and UV Light Free storage facility for over 30 years that has allowed the Dutone Printing process to retain the Brilliant detail without any Fading. The juxtaposition of the cool blacks and warm browns were carefuly printed together and create a visual effect similiar to the idea that Mapplethorpe had wanted thus makeing this one the the most beautiful rendered Photo-Lithograph posters I have seen in my 40 plus years of being in this Bussiness! Making it one of the most valuable collectible American posters and destined for considerable higher value and historical significance. Item will be shipped double tubed ( the Item is wrapped around one tube in order to avoid kinks and any damage that might happen in handling; the second tube is on the outside for extra protection during shipping). Double tubing would cost extra, but we provide it free for our customers. Customer comments have shown they truly appreciate this free extra care. Following your purchase, please take a moment to leave us your feedback-- ThanksWhen You receive your item,There will be an inner tube inside the outer tube.Please unwrap the outer wrapping on the inner tube. The Item is rolled onto the inner tube NOT inside the inner tube. The Reason for that is so the Item does not get any kinks during shipping.

Price: 2900 USD

Location: Pelham, New York

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