{"product_id":"peter-alexander-golden-arches-1972-b-a-t-impression","title":"Peter Alexander - Golden Arches, 1972 (B.A.T. Impression)","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePeter Alexander (American, 1939-2020)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGolden Arches\u003c\/em\u003e, 1972\u003cbr\u003eFive-color lithograph printed in three runs from three aluminum plates on Kromekote paper\u003cbr\u003eImage\/Sheet: 11 1\/8 x 13 1\/8 inches\u003cbr\u003eBon a Tirer (B.A.T.) impression, aside from Cirrus proofs, Artist's Proofs, Printer's Proofs, and the numbered edition of 79\u003cbr\u003ePublished by Cirrus Editions, Los Angeles\u003cbr\u003eSigned, titled, and inscribed B.A.T. in pencil, verso\u003cbr\u003eCirrus Editions blindstamp lower left; pencil work number 78C-PA72, verso\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGolden Arches\u003c\/em\u003e transforms an everyday American visual motif into an ethereal meditation on light, atmosphere, memory, and perception. Rendered in luminous layers of pink, orange, gold, and radiant color fields, the image appears suspended between landscape, television imagery, and pure abstraction. Printed on Kromekote paper chosen specifically to enhance the work's glowing, almost electronic visual effect, the lithograph possesses a remarkable sense of depth and illumination that echoes Alexander's celebrated cast-resin sculptures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the B.A.T. Impression\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn traditional printmaking practice, the Bon a Tirer (B.A.T.) serves as the master approval print retained by the printer and artist as the definitive example against which the edition is judged. Such impressions are considerably scarcer than standard numbered editions and are among the most desirable impressions associated with any print.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the personal collection of \u003cstrong\u003eJean Milant\u003c\/strong\u003e, founder of Cirrus Editions, Los Angeles - one of the most influential figures in American contemporary printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLiterature\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBruce Davis, \u003cem\u003eMade in L.A.: The Prints of Cirrus Editions\u003c\/em\u003e, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1995, p. 161, another example illustrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall excellent appearance. Full sheet, unframed. A few minor surface hairline scuffs, primarily within the black area near the left sheet edge, visible mainly under raking light. Presents beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeter Alexander (1939-2020) was a founding figure of the California Light and Space movement. His work is held in the collections of MoMA, the Whitney Museum of American Art, LACMA, SFMoMA, the National Gallery of Art, the Norton Simon Museum, and numerous other major international institutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSimilar lithographs from the same series are also available. Inquiries welcome.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter Alexander","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53224338653551,"sku":"PA-GOLDEN-ARCHES-1972-BAT","price":3950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/6967\/5375\/files\/s-l1600-22.jpg?v=1784399624","url":"https:\/\/www.lybrothersfineart.com\/products\/peter-alexander-golden-arches-1972-b-a-t-impression","provider":"L\/Y Brothers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}