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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

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
Firecracker

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 Bonnet, Screenprint by William Nelson Copley
Baby Bonnet, Screenprint by William Nelson Copley

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

American Girl, Pop Art Screenprint by William Nelson Copley

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 Bonnet
Baby Bonnet

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

Baby Buggy
Baby Buggy

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

Baby Buggy Screen Print, Signed, 1978, Edition of 200, Surrealist

Baby Buggy Screen Print, Signed, 1978, Edition of 200, Surrealist

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, Screen Print, 1978, Hand Signed, Edition of 200, Surrealist

Baby Bonnet, Screen Print, 1978, Hand Signed, Edition of 200, Surrealist

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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William Nelson Copley art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic William Nelson Copley art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of purple, red and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by William Nelson Copley in screen print, paint, paper and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the Pop Art style. Not every interior allows for large William Nelson Copley art, so small editions measuring 13 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Curtis Kulig, Martin Barooshian, and Fran Bull. William Nelson Copley art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $400 and tops out at $30,000, while the average work can sell for $1,080.

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