Mirage plaintiff was the owner of several s for art created by patrick nagel. Patrick nagel vintage 30 x 24 the book print and mats mounted on poster patrick nagel illustration poster 1990 dumas art deco american vintage nagp93. Though i bought this as a gift, it has been on display in my home ever since. Nagel is best known for his works for the duran duran album cover rio, and art he did for playboy.
Collection of 3 patrick nagel posters or prints 36x24. He created popular illustrations on board, paper, and canvas, most of which emphasize the simple grace and beauty of the female form, in a distinctive style descended from. Artist signed print by patrick nagel by mirage editions, 1983. Nagels 1982 painting for the album cover of rock group duran duran s hit album rio became one of his better known images.
This piece is numbered 1990, and is a limited edition. This poster is from 1983 and is part of the famous nagel women collection. Patrick nagel american, 1945 1984 park south gallery at carnegie hall, 1979 serigraph pencil signed nagel. He also painted the cover of rock group duran durans rio album, which became the number one album in the world photograph, nagel would create a simplified drawing, the translate the drawing to a painting always simplifying, working to get more across with fewer elements, note.
It is being sold out of my scottsdale location, basically 60th street and thomas make an offer. Sunglasses black poster by patrick nagel for mirage editions. It is presented behind glass in a black frame with wire to the verso for hanging. He created popular illustrations on board, paper, and canvas, most of which emphasize the female form in a distinctive style descended from art deco. It has pages upon pages of nagel s finest works and some that you probably didnt know existed. This site is maintained to announce future editions, offer vintage posters and provide a gallery of well known and less familiar works. These lifetimereleased prints came out starting in august of 1977, with the release of mirage ship, and ended with the release of playboy 30th. Amaizng print with reflective surface on the sunglasses. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. In reality, the book is a very glossy advertisement for nagels work in the first years after his death. It is being sold out of my scottsdale location, basically 60th street and thomas. The art of patrick nagel the book, which is a compilation of selected ed. In 1977, he made his first poster image for mirage editions, with whom he printed many images, his most famous being those of nagel women. Aside from being the second commemorative serigraph printed after nagels death it has the dubious distinction of being known.
Framing is very done with a high gloss light pinknude stepped wood frame. Many of nagels individual works were selected and licensed for use in a compilation book featuring nagels art. If you collect nagel, you know the facts state above. The book, the art of patrick nagel, went to press prior to this piece being released. Find artist info, artworks for sale, and past pricing data from our auction archives. Nagel died in early 1984, and the prices being realized by galleries selling his prints skyrocketed. View patrick nagel original comic art for sale at auction. Clean copy, no writing, creasing, or marks on the pages. Click on artists name to your left for a complete listing. Patrick nagel mirage ap 1981 limited edition print. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. In 1978, he created his first poster image for mirage editions. Patrick nagel is one of over 100 world renowned artists available through herndon fine art. Print nagel lithograph the book signed print spokane.
Posters printed in nagels lifetime patrick nagel forum. For sale spokane, wa nagel the book framed signed lithograph deluxe volume mirage dumas edition patrick nagel was an american artist born november. Karl bornstein of mirage editions described patrick nagel as an elegant, stylish man with the weirdest sense of humor i had ever encountered. His nagel woman emphasized the female form as bold, sleek, sexy, and gorgeous. Dust jacket has some creasing along the top and a small dent along the front see photos. Nagel the book framed signed lithograph deluxe volume mirage dumas edition patrick nagel was an american artist born november 25, 1945 died february 4, 1984. From 1977 to 1984, many nagel limited edition serigraph posters are released. Patrick nagel mirage editions inc nc 14 serigraph mirage. Sunglasses black poster by patrick nagel for mirage. This poster depicts a female figure looking over her shoulder in the artists signature graphic style. He made his first poster image for mirage editions in 1977.
In 1987, mirage released a paperback version of the book and released a print to commemorate that, which is a reprint of nagel s mirage image. Unlike a lot of nagels available on the web, this poster was authorized and published by mirage editions, and his widow jennifer dumas. Whether you are interested in buying or selling fine art from patrick nagel, or any of these other fabulous artists we are your source. Patrick nagel november 25, 1945 february 4, 1984 was an american artist. Printed in 1985 by dumas, this serigraph is published by mirage editions, inc. He is best known for his illustrations for playboy magazine and the pop group duran duran, for whom he designed the cover of the bestselling album rio. In good preowened condition with some slight scrapes to the frame. Prints were made in editions of 800 signedinscreen and 200 signed and numbered in the border. Playboys hugh hefner called him generous almost to a fault, often donating paintings to his models or to editors who expressed admiration for his work.
Prints by patrick nagel are iconic art of the 1980s, depicting the ideal woman of the decade in a few clean bold strokes. Beginning in 1976, nagel began contributing regularly to playboy, which extended the exposure and popularity of the nagel woman to a huge and loyal audience. The nagel commemorative series of posters published from 1984 1990 by mirage editions were of the highest quality. This book gets 5 stars because it is currently the only book on the subject of patrick nagel s art. Feb 11, 2015 this pin was discovered by red kittiekat. Soon after nagel and bornstein met, in august of 1977, mirage editions, inc. This is the perfect coffee table book for any patrick nagel fan. Art legitimately bought copies of mirages books, cut them up, and glued the individual pages onto ceramic tiles, which they sold. Vintage 80s nagel serigraph wall hanging modern art. Whether you are interested in buying or selling fine art from patrick nagel, or any of these other fabulous artists. I used to call them from my high school payphone to find out nagel print news. This is why mirage editions nagel print prices lists, particularly those that were sent out to galleries after the book was published, are invaluable to figuring out what you have if it was released by mirage, as mirage kept these accurate or it would cost them revenue in lost sales.
Patrick nagel american, 19451984 poster serigraph, mirage editions 1984 dumas, 36 x 23 inches condition report. Filippi, gino spaventa by paris, les editions nagel, 1953 and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It was made in conjunction with karl bornstein of mirage gallery in santa monica, california. They released prints by nagel as limited edition graphics, limited edition serigraph posters and a few open edition lithographs.
He is best known for his illustrations for playboy magazine and the pop group duran duran, for whom he designed the. Aside from being the second commemorative serigraph printed after nagels death it has the dubious distinction of being known as the most counterfeited nagel serigraph. The following images are from mirage editions, inc. Three years later, one of my college buddies wanted to write a story about nagel for the school paper, so i helped out. The book, the art of patrick nagel, went to press prior. Nagel was all the rage, and i would take my prints to high school, yes high school, to show to my guidance counselor. It has pages upon pages of nagels finest works and some that you probably didnt know existed. Get the best deals on patrick nagel art prints when you shop the largest online selection. Patrick nagel american artist for sale 19 listings. His widow jennifer dumas owns the s to the nagel art works which nagel owned at the time of his death.
Adhered to foam core, a metal frame and under glass. Patrick nagel is an illustrator famous for bold contemporary female forms in an art deco influenced style. Beginning in 1976, patrick nagel began contributing regularly to playboy, which extended the exposure and popularity of the nagel woman to a huge and loyal audience. Patrick nagel mirage editions inc nc 14 serigraph mirage editions, 1988. The poster is signed in plate to the lower left corner. If a gallery had their name on a nagel for example, dyansen, papillon, park south gallery, noble gallery, i called them and ordered their namesake nagel print, if possible. Patrick nagel mirage edition the book 1985 poster ebay. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Patrick nagel the book framed 36x24 vintage 1981 mirage edition. However, as a longtime nagel junkie, i have some bones to pick with it. The piedmont book company gallery oakland california patrick nagel. Edition in pencil 18250 there were also 25 artists proofs and 6 printers proofs published by mirage editions printed by jeff wasserman of wasserman silkscreen sheet. A perfect gift book, this beautifully printed reissue presents the complete art of a tremendously popular artist, patrick nagel. Patrick nagel 1945 1984 was an american artist probably best known for his illustrations for playboy and the artwork of the duran album rio.
Patrick nagel original 1986 serigraph nc limited edition woman and horse. Vintage 80s nagel serigraph wall hanging modern art new orleans dumas mirage ed. The book, dumas serigraph, after patrick nagel american, 19451984. Framed matted patrick nagel the book silkscreen serigraph poster silks signed.