"God of War" (Athena)
The Graphic Art Society COA attached to the backing board of this print identifies the title as "God of War." The print is pencil numbered 9/500 which is also indicated on the COA.
The paper is an off-white cream color laid paper type (with a pattern of close parallel lines in one direction and wider-spaced parallel lines at right angles), measuring 15 3/16" x 10 15/16". There is a "Hamilton Andorra" watermark on the bottom edge of the paper. The print was easy to frame because the image fits within a standard mat opening of 10.5" x 13.5".
There is no indication of the year that this was produced, but the tape residue remaining on the print is sufficiently aged to indicate a vintage print.
There is absolutely no information about this print in the Field catalog or on the internet. My gut tells me that it is probably an unauthorized print, and that it is not worth much. Nevertheless, it's a pretty neat image, and it looks great on my wall. It turns out to be an affordable alternative to an authentic limited edition Dali intaglio print.
I picked this vintage lithographic print up for fewer than $40. Not likely to see another one of these any time soon.
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