{"product_id":"roy-lichtenstein-1st-ed-paper-plate-1969-edition-framed-excellent-cond","title":"Roy Lichtenstein 1st ed. Paper Plate (1969 edition; framed) Excellent cond","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRoy Lichtenstein, Paper Plate, 1969\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFramed paper plate by Roy Lichtenstein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrom the original 1969 edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003escreen-print on paper plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplate: 10.25\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eframe: 13.25 x 1325\" (ready to hang; cut out reveals back stamp)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003estamped on the back: Roy Lichtenstein © On 1st Inc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #212b36; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, San Francisco, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica Neue, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoy Lichtenstein's Paper Plate edition was originally conceived in 1969 and is a coveted, sought-after edition.  On the verso of the frame, the edition details are seen through a cut-out and the frame comes easily ready-to-hang.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"postContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is it?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eProbably one of the most successful and adored multiples of all times. \u003ca title=\"Iconic Roy Lichtenstein works for sale on fineartmultiple\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRoy Lichtenstein’s\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cem\u003ePaper Plate \u003c\/em\u003eis literally a paper plate. They were originally sold in packs of 10 and wrapped in cellophane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy did he make it?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLichtenstein made the paper plate for the well-known fashion and advertising photographer Bert Stern, who had set up an uber-chic New York boutique called “On First Store”. Located in Manhattan, Stern’s idea was to commission stylish yet affordable objects for the home and wardrobe from notable fashion designers and artists. Unfortunately, the shop did not last long and most of the plates were left undistributed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo this is tableware?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eExactly, this is probably now the most expensive throwaway tableware you can get your hands on. Of course it is also a beautiful example of an ephemeral multiple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy did he agree to make it in the first place?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLichtenstein was in an exalted position in 1969 and no doubt thoroughly enjoyed the irony of signing his name to an everyday mass-produced paper object. Under his signature style of swirling primary colors and Ben-Day dots this familiar household item was transformed. Many people saw elements of critique in the work of the Pop artists and in Lichtenstein especially, who, by elevating everyday objects into high art made the art object itself become more risibly a commodity—emphasizing art’s fundamental place as a commodity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho has one?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThese paper plates seem to pop up everywhere and are featured in most major art collections including Tate Modern in London and MoMa in New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jonny's Funk Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50694402474303,"sku":"","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/2885\/0495\/files\/ScreenShot2025-04-07at3.02.17PM.png?v=1744052606","url":"https:\/\/rareandfunbooks.com\/products\/roy-lichtenstein-1st-ed-paper-plate-1969-edition-framed-excellent-cond","provider":"Rare and Fun Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}