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Crash John Matos Signed Large Original Watercolor Painting Jessica Rabbit, 1990

$9,250
£6,868.60
€8,066.84
CA$12,869.33
A$14,408.52
CHF 7,554.86
MX$178,026.18
NOK 95,195.91
SEK 89,861.15
DKK 60,188.51
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A wonderful work by famed New York street artist Crash (John Matos) who is highly regarded as a Pioneer of the Graffiti art movement in the 1980s. In 1984 he collaborated with a series of murals and installations with artist Keith Haring at the Musee d'art Moderne de la Villa de Paris, France. This early work features the iconic cartoon character Jessica Rabbit and is truly a one of a kind artistic work. It is a spectacular and quite special work and would instantly stand out in any collection. This original watercolor painting is signed and dated (1990) by Crash and comes with a printed note from the artist attached to the back. Crash's works can be found in multiple collections and fine museums throughout the world including: Boca Raton Museum of Art Museum of Modern Art, NYC Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn, NY New Orleans Museum of Art, New Orleans, LA Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, AZ Museum of the City of New York, NYC Flint Institute, Flint, MI Groniger Museum, Groningen, The Netherlands Museum Boymans-van Beuninger, Rotterdam, The Netherlands Aachen, Nue Galerie-Sammlung Ludwig, Germany Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Ft. Wayne Museum, Ft. Wayne, Indiana Cedar Rapids Museum, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Vero Beach Museum, Vero Beach, FL Vieques Museum, Vieques, Puerto Rico Naples Museum of Art, Naples, FL Orlando Museum of Art, Orlando, FL Framed dimensions: 51" high, 39" wide, 1.5" deep Print dimensions: 41" high, 29" wide.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 51 in (129.54 cm)Width: 39 in (99.06 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1990-1999
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1990
  • Condition:
    The painting is in very good to excellent vintage condition. The frame may have light wear consistent with age and use (please see photos). A truly amazing work overall. His cartoon character works are rare and scarce.
  • Seller Location:
    Studio City, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2254311419061

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