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Beryl Cook
BIG OLIVES, LITTLE OLIVES Lithograph Piano Bar Cocktails, Singing, British Humor

1986

About the Item

BIG OLIVES, LITTLE OLIVES is a hand drawn, pencil signed limited edition lithograph by the well known and loved British artist and humorist, Beryl Cook(1926-2008). Printed in 1986 using hand lithography techniques on archival Arches paper, 100% acid free. BIG OLIVES, LITTLE OLIVES presents a humorous piano bar scene depicting a lively group of night club patrons enjoying their cocktails as they enthusiastically sing along with the debonair piano player giving the viewer a true feeling of merriment in this quintessential Beryl Cook image. BIG OLIVES, LITTLE OLIVES is a warm, colorful interior scene printed in shades of golden brown, black, red, blue, lavender, purple, green, orange, pink, peach, gray, and beige. BIG OLIVES, LITTLE OLIVES is one of Beryl Cook's most loved images - the edition is SOLD OUT, this is a rare unsigned printers proof aside from the numbered edition from the master printers private collection, stamped legend on verso with provenance information. Print size - 27 x 27 inches, UNSIGNED Printers Proof, unframed, excellent condition Edition size - 300 plus proofs Year published - 1990, printed at JK Fine Art Editions Co. NYC Beryl Cook's unique artistic humor documented familiar social situations like girls night out, clubbing or shopping, men in the pub, at a strip club or at the market capturing "moments of social history, portrayed with a playful streak of naughtiness". She is quoted as saying: "I'm only motivated to paint by people enjoying themselves."
  • Creator:
    Beryl Cook (1926 - 2008, British)
  • Creation Year:
    1986
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27 in (68.58 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)
  • Medium:
    Lithograph
  • Movement & Style:
    Contemporary
  • Period:
    1990-1999
  • Condition:
    Excellent condition, fresh vivid colors, unframed, unsigned Printers Proof aside from the edition of 300. Printers chop on lower corner, stamped legend on verso, from the master printers private collection.
  • Gallery Location:
    Union City, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU832314834502