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Edward Gorey "The Chinese Obelisks" Poster, Signed

$475
£360.61
€415.73
CA$671.95
A$723.42
CHF 387.40
MX$8,716.94
NOK 4,887.97
SEK 4,473.29
DKK 3,106.47

About the Item

Poster in conjunction with Edward Gorey’s book The Chinese Obelisks, published and distributed in New York and copyrighted by Gorey in 1979. Depicted is one of Gorey’s morbidly comic alphabets. The poster measures 30” x 24”. Signed by Gorey on the lower right. The poster was found still rolled in its original shrink-wrap—a corner had been exposed for Gorey to sign. Will ship rolled up.
  • Similar to:
    Tim Burton (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.51 mm)
  • Style:
    Late Victorian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1990-1999
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1979
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Untouched and in fine condition but for some light wrinkles and edge bumping.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU828545870382

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