{"product_id":"jan-pienkowski-sunflower-gallery-five-lithographic-print-c1970","title":"Vintage c1970 Jan Pienkowski Sunflower Lithographic Print Gallery Five England Framed","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a vintage \u003cb\u003eJan Pieńkowski “Sunflower” lithographic print\u003c\/b\u003e, produced by \u003cb\u003eGallery Five and printed in England\u003c\/b\u003e, dating to circa 1970.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colourful design depicts two children seated among oversized flowers and leaves, dominated by a large yellow sunflower. The composition has the bold black outlines, stylized figures and strong colours characteristic of Pieńkowski’s early graphic work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe image was commercially produced using a \u003cb\u003efour-colour lithographic printing process\u003c\/b\u003e, with the characteristic halftone dot pattern visible under close examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower edge is printed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e© GALLERY FIVE Q12\/IH Sunflower designed by Jan Pienkowski printed in England\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn example of \u003cb\u003e“Sunflower” is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London\u003c\/b\u003e, which dates the design to circa 1970.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolish-born British artist and illustrator \u003cb\u003eJan Pieńkowski (1936–2022)\u003c\/b\u003e was a co-founder of Gallery Five, established in London around 1960 to produce and distribute greeting cards, posters and other graphic designs. He subsequently became particularly well known for his children's book illustration and design, including his work with Helen Nicoll on the \u003ci\u003eMeg and Mog\u003c\/i\u003e series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print is presented in a \u003cb\u003evintage red-painted wooden frame\u003c\/b\u003e. The reverse retains an old framing label from \u003cb\u003eVan Horne Glass \u0026amp; Mirror Inc., 1335 Van Horne Ave. W.\u003c\/b\u003e, indicating that it was framed in Montreal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDisplay area:\u003c\/b\u003e 16 3\/4\" × 19\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverall framed size:\u003c\/b\u003e 18 1\/4\" × 20 1\/4\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/b\u003e Jan Pieńkowski.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eSunflower\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Gallery Five.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReference:\u003c\/b\u003e Q12\/IH.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrinting process:\u003c\/b\u003e Four-colour lithographic process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Printed in England.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e Circa 1970.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e The print is in fair to good vintage condition with noticeable surface wear. There are scattered scratches, scuffs and small marks, including more pronounced scratching in the upper right background and a long fine diagonal scratch across part of the image. The red-painted wooden frame has scattered scratches and paint loss. The paper backing on the reverse is torn and deteriorated in several areas. Please examine the photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn uncommon surviving example of \u003cb\u003eJan Pieńkowski’s early Gallery Five work\u003c\/b\u003e, with an example of the same \u003ci\u003eSunflower\u003c\/i\u003e design represented in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. Sold in “as found” condition, the damage should be forgiven, given the rarity of surviving examples…..\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67561283190889,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1559\/files\/Pienkowski-Sunflower-Print.jpg?v=1790638528","url":"https:\/\/www.poppysvintageclothing.com\/products\/jan-pienkowski-sunflower-gallery-five-lithographic-print-c1970","provider":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}