Lot 032: Vintage 'Crying Boy' Print, signed AZ, Mid-20th Century

Description

A poignant vintage print on board, depicting a tearful child in the iconic 'Crying Boy' style, signed 'AZ', reflective of mid-20th-century popular art. Key Details: * Origin/Era: Mid-20th Century * Material: Print on hardboard * Style: Kitsch Art Condition: The print exhibits considerable wear, including extensive chipping and flaking of the image layer along all edges and corners. The surface has numerous scratches, scuffs, and areas of print loss, revealing the darker backing material. Dark stains and discoloration are evident on the print surface and the reverse of the board. Interesting fact: * The 'Crying Boy' paintings and prints gained widespread popularity in the mid-20th century, becoming a common decorative item in many homes. * A famous urban myth, originating in the UK in the 1980s, linked these prints to a series of house fires, leading to them being dubbed "cursed paintings." Use: Suitable for collectors of vintage kitsch art or those interested in popular cultural phenomena of the mid-20th century.

Condition Report

Significant chipping, peeling, and flaking of the print layer along all edges and corners. Numerous surface scratches, scuffs, and abrasions across the image. Areas of print loss, particularly noticeable in the darker background and revealing the board underneath. Visible dark stains and discoloration on the print surface and the reverse of the board.

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