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William Nelson Copley Art

American, 1919-1996
William Nelson Copley, also known as CPLY, was an American painter with his works being classified as late Surrealist and a precursor to Pop Art. Copley’s works evolved from the early 50s and 60s, ironic and humorous images of Western saloons, cowboys, and pin-up girls, to the late 1960s where his pieces were considered a combination of American and Mexican folk art. In the 70s he focused on the differences and challenges between men and women in romantic and sexual relationships. Among Copley’s solo exhibitions was a show in Amsterdam by the Stedlijk Museum, which became the first public institution to add a Copley to their collection.
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Artist: William Nelson Copley
1976
By William Nelson Copley
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: William Nelson Copley, American (1919 - 1996) Title: 1976 Year: 1976 Medium: Tempera on Paper, signed and dated Size: 23.5 x 18 inches Frame: 36 x 30 inches
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1970s Pop Art William Nelson Copley Art

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Tempera

Firecracker
By William Nelson Copley
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: William Copley Title: Firecracker Year: 1975 Medium: Oil on Canvas with Match and Firecracker, signed and dated Size: 12 in. x 12 in. (30.48 cm x 30.48 cm) Frame Size: 13 x 1...
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1970s Contemporary William Nelson Copley Art

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Canvas, Found Objects, Oil

Baby Buggy
By William Nelson Copley
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: William Nelson Copley "CPLY" Title: Baby Buggy Medium: Serigraph Signed: Hand Signed Edition: From the edition of 200 Measurements: 33" x 26"...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary William Nelson Copley Art

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Screen

Men and Women, Pop Art Painting by William Copley 1965
By William Nelson Copley
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: William Copley, American (1919 - 1996) Title: Men and Women Year: 1965 Medium: Gouache on Paper, signed and dated l.r. Size: 15.75 x 23.5 in. (40...
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1960s Pop Art William Nelson Copley Art

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Paper, Gouache

Baby Carriage, Screenprint by William Nelson Copley
By William Nelson Copley
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: William Nelson Copley Title: Baby Buggy Year: 1978 Medium: Serigraph on Somerset, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 200, AP 30 Paper Size: 31...
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1970s Pop Art William Nelson Copley Art

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Screen

Baby Bonnet, Screenprint by William Nelson Copley
By William Nelson Copley
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: William Nelson Copley Title: Baby Bonnet Year: 1978 Medium: Serigraph on Somerset, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 200, AP 30 Paper Size: 33 x 26 inches
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1970s Pop Art William Nelson Copley Art

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Screen

Untitled - oil canvas circa 1960s
By William Nelson Copley
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Signed lower right Provenance Private collection, New York Private collection, New York (Descent from above) This work can be viewed at our New York City showroom by appointment.
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1960s Surrealist William Nelson Copley Art

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Canvas, Oil

Baby Bonnet
By William Nelson Copley
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: William Nelson Copley "CPLY" Title: Baby Bonnet Medium: Serigraph Signed: Hand Signed Edition: From the edition of 200 Measurements: 33" x 26" Frame: This piece is sold UNFRA...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art William Nelson Copley Art

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Screen

American Girl, Pop Art Screenprint by William Nelson Copley
By William Nelson Copley
Located in Long Island City, NY
An original signed silkscreen by American Pop Artist, William Copley (1919 - 1996). In a fine black contemporary frame measuring 33 x 26.5 inches. Artist: William Copley, American (1919 - 1996) Title: American Girl...
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1970s Pop Art William Nelson Copley Art

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Screen

BABY BUGGY
By William Nelson Copley
Located in Aventura, FL
Hand signed, dated and numbered screen print on Somerset paper. Image size 30 x 24 inches. Sheet size 33 x 26 inches. From the edition of 200. Certificate of Authenticity Included. ...
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1970s Surrealist William Nelson Copley Art

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Paper, Screen

BABY BONNET
By William Nelson Copley
Located in Aventura, FL
Hand signed, dated and numbered screenprint on Somerset paper. Image size 29.5 x 23.25 inches. Sheet size 33 x 26 inches. From the edition of 200. Certificate of Authenticity Includ...
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1970s Surrealist William Nelson Copley Art

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Paper, Screen

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