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Sir Eduardo Paolozzi — Moonstrip Empire News; and General Dynamic F.U.N.
Sir Eduardo Paolozzi

Moonstrip Empire News; and General Dynamic F.U.N.

Created by Sir Eduardo Paolozzi, these two iconic print portfolios — *Moonstrip Empire News* and *General Dynamic F.U.N.* — exemplify the artist's pioneering contribution to British Pop Art, combining bold imagery drawn from mass media, technology, and consumer culture. Each set is presented as a rare Artist's Proof, signed and annotated in pencil by Paolozzi himself, from editions of just 50 proofs against full runs of 500 and 350 respectively, and published by the influential Editions Alecto, London, whose inkstamp appears on the reverse. Both portfolios remain in generally good condition and are housed in their original formed acrylic boxes, adding a distinctly modern, sculptural quality to their presentation.

Medium
eight or six sheets signed and annotated 'A/P' and 'Artist's Proof' respectively in pencil (both one of 50 artists proofs, the full editions were 500 and 350), both published by Editions Alecto, London (with their inkstamp on the reverse), both generally in good condition, both in original formed acrylic boxes.

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Evening & Day Editions

December 12, 2013

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Sir Eduardo Paolozzi, Moonstrip Empire News; and General Dynamic F.U.N.

Created by Sir Eduardo Paolozzi, these two iconic print portfolios — *Moonstrip Empire News* and *General Dynamic F.U.N.* — exemplify the artist's pioneering contribution to British Pop Art, combining bold imagery drawn from mass media, technology, and consumer culture. Each set is presented as a rare Artist's Proof, signed and annotated in pencil by Paolozzi himself, from editions of just 50 proofs against full runs of 500 and 350 respectively, and published by the influential Editions Alecto, London, whose inkstamp appears on the reverse. Both portfolios remain in generally good condition and are housed in their original formed acrylic boxes, adding a distinctly modern, sculptural quality to their presentation.

Medium
eight or six sheets signed and annotated 'A/P' and 'Artist's Proof' respectively in pencil (both one of 50 artists proofs, the full editions were 500 and 350), both published by Editions Alecto, London (with their inkstamp on the reverse), both generally in good condition, both in original formed acrylic boxes.
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Related themes

Artist Proof, Geometric, 20th Century, Psychedelic, Industrial Imagery, British Male Artist, Pop Art, Limited Edition, Screen Print, Multiple Sheets, Abstract, Vibrant Colors

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