{"title":"Remembering Claes Oldenburg","description":"Pop artist Claes Oldenburg, who turned the mundane into the monumental through his outsized sculptures of a baseball bat, a clothespin and other objects, has died at age 93. Explore our collection of exhibition material and signed literature in memory of Oldenburg's legacy.","products":[{"product_id":"aw1540","title":"CLAES OLDENBURG Double Punching Bag, 1967","description":"Sku: AW1540\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Claes Oldenburg\u003cbr\u003eTitle: Double Punching Bag\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1967\u003cbr\u003eSigned: No\u003cbr\u003eMedium: Lithograph\u003cbr\u003ePaper Size: 38.5 x 20 inches ( 98 x 51 cm )\u003cbr\u003eImage Size: 38.5 x 20 inches ( 98 x 51 cm )\u003cbr\u003eEdition Size: 500\u003cbr\u003eFramed: No: Inquire with our experts for framing suggestions.\u003cbr\u003eCondition: A: Mint\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Details: Double Punching Bag is a lithograph by Claes Oldenburg, created in 1967. The print features a striking use of two colors on cream Arches paper, known for its thickness and slight texture, which adds depth and tactile quality to the artwork. The piece is not signed or numbered, but it bears a plate signature \"CO 67\/\" from Oldenburg. The lithograph was printed by Atelier Mourlot in New York and published by HKL Ltd., Boston and New York, specifically for the List Art Poster Program to support the Foundation for Contemporary Performance Arts. This work is documented on page 114, #48.1 of the Claes Oldenburg \"Printed Stuff\" catalogue raisonné, highlighting its place in the artist's printmaking history and its role in supporting contemporary performance arts.","brand":"Oldenburg, Claes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43849486958805,"sku":"AW1540","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0480\/1380\/3676\/products\/AW1540_f3e81254-9a3b-43b5-9d3e-a4194e45192e.jpg?v=1613769351"},{"product_id":"gh1099","title":"CLAES OLDENBURG Symbolic Self-Portrait with \"Equals\", 1971","description":"Sku: GH1099\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Claes Oldenburg\u003cbr\u003eTitle: Symbolic Self-Portrait with \"Equals\"\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1971\u003cbr\u003eSigned: No\u003cbr\u003eMedium: Lithograph\u003cbr\u003ePaper Size: 28.5 x 21 inches ( 72 x 53 cm )\u003cbr\u003eImage Size: 20 x 15 inches ( 51 x 38 cm )\u003cbr\u003eEdition Size: 2,512\u003cbr\u003eFramed: No: Inquire with our experts for framing suggestions.\u003cbr\u003eCondition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Details: This rare print titled \"Symbolic Self-Portrait with 'Equals'\" by Claes Oldenburg was created in 1971, with printing supervised by Richard Davison and printed by Colorcraft Lithographers, New York. Published by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, this piece was released on the occasion of the group exhibition \"Art and Technology,\" which ran from May 11 to August 29, 1971. It is referenced on page 163, #74.1, of Claes Oldenburg's \"Printed Stuff,\" a catalogue raisonné.\rClaes Oldenburg is a renowned artist known for his large-scale public art installations and innovative approach to everyday objects. This lithograph, \"Symbolic Self-Portrait with 'Equals',\" showcases Oldenburg's distinctive style and conceptual depth. Created for the \"Art and Technology\" exhibition at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, this piece reflects the interplay between artistic expression and technological advancements.","brand":"Oldenburg, Claes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43849487941845,"sku":"GH1099","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0480\/1380\/3676\/products\/GH1099_caceaf49-859c-45aa-b863-d3176db9f865.jpg?v=1613769913"},{"product_id":"gh1094","title":"CLAES OLDENBURG Study For Standing Baseball Mitt and Ball, 1976","description":"Sku: GH1094\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Claes Oldenburg\u003cbr\u003eTitle: Study For Standing Baseball Mitt and Ball\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1976\u003cbr\u003eSigned: No\u003cbr\u003eMedium: Offset Lithograph\u003cbr\u003ePaper Size: 37.5 x 24 inches ( 95 x 61 cm )\u003cbr\u003eImage Size: 37.5 x 24 inches ( 95 x 61 cm )\u003cbr\u003eEdition Size: 1000\u003cbr\u003eFramed: No: Inquire with our experts for framing suggestions.\u003cbr\u003eCondition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Details: Offset lithograph in five colors on white, moderately thick, slightly textured paper.  Edition of 1000.  100 copies signed and unnumbered, 900 copies unsigned and unnumbered.  Published by the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston; and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge.  Published on the occasion of the one-man exhibition Claes Oldenburg:  Six Themes at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, and the Hayden Gallery, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, January 16- February 27, 1976.  Page 276 #138 Claes Oldenburg \"Printed Stufff\" A catalogue raisonne.  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This lithograph is part of an edition of 2,500 copies, all unsigned and unnumbered.\rCatalogue Reference: Page 352, #194 of Claes Oldenburg \"Printed Stuff\" catalogue raisonné.\rThe lithograph is characterized by its use of four colors, creating a vibrant and engaging visual experience. Despite being unsigned and unnumbered, the edition of 2,500 copies makes it an accessible and collectible item for art enthusiasts. 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Oldenburg, a leading figure of Pop Art, is known for transforming everyday items into monumental, often surreal forms that challenge perceptions of scale, material, and function.","brand":"Oldenburg, Claes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43849502294229,"sku":"GH8091","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0480\/1380\/3676\/products\/GH8091.jpg?v=1613768401"},{"product_id":"xx3203-r","title":"Claes Oldenburg-A Catalog Raisonne 1958-1996, 1996 - Signed","description":"Sku: XX3203-R\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Claes Oldenburg\u003cbr\u003eTitle: Claes Oldenburg-A Catalog Raisonne 1958-1996\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1996\u003cbr\u003eSigned: Yes\u003cbr\u003eMedium: Book\u003cbr\u003ePaper Size: 12.25 x 9.5 inches ( 31 x 24 cm )\u003cbr\u003eImage Size: 9.25 x 9.5 inches ( 23 x 24 cm )\u003cbr\u003eEdition Size: Unknown\u003cbr\u003eFramed: No: Inquire with our experts for framing suggestions.\u003cbr\u003eCondition: A: Mint\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Details: 1997 Hudson Hills Press, New York.  First edition.  Hardcover cloth, with dust jacket.  Like new.  Signed by the artist and the authors, Richard Axsom \u0026amp; David Platzker. Catalog Raisonne 1958-1996. 368 pages.  In association with the Madison Art Center in Wisconsin. \rThis magnificent volume documents the printmaking career of leading pop artist, influential creator of public monuments, and bravura draftsman Claes Oldenburg. Includes an important essay on Oldenburg's career and a catalogue of his entire printed oeuvre, from limited editions to ephemera. A must for scholars and collectors. 55 b\u0026amp;w illustrations, 52 duotones, 381 colorplates (including 2 gatefolds.","brand":"Oldenburg, Claes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43938856534229,"sku":"XX3203-R","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0480\/1380\/3676\/products\/XX3203-R_21b08f02-8db9-4fdb-9d82-de5ceac03dc0.jpg?v=1613772880"},{"product_id":"ef5220-b","title":"CLAES OLDENBURG \"Giant Faucet\" (or \"Giant Tap\"), 1972 - Signed","description":"Sku: EF5220-B\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Claes Oldenburg\u003cbr\u003eTitle: \"Giant Faucet\" (or \"Giant Tap\")\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1972\u003cbr\u003eSigned: Yes\u003cbr\u003eMedium: Offset Lithograph\u003cbr\u003ePaper Size: 36.5 x 24.5 inches ( 93 x 62 cm )\u003cbr\u003eImage Size: 22.75 x 21.75 inches ( 58 x 55 cm )\u003cbr\u003eEdition Size: 189\u003cbr\u003eFramed: No: Inquire with our experts for framing suggestions.\u003cbr\u003eCondition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Details: The poster by Claes Oldenburg from 1972 titled Lake Union Seattle Festival features his signature oversized, whimsical style. It depicts a giant faucet and tap with water flowing out, a characteristic Oldenburg motif that plays with scale and everyday objects. This piece captures the artist's playful approach to common items, transforming them into extraordinary art pieces that challenge perceptions and add a humorous element to public spaces and events.\rThe original piece by Claes Oldenburg featuring a large faucet and tap is titled \"Giant Faucet\" (or \"Giant Tap\") and was created in 1969. 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These prints are reproductions of pages from Oldenburg's personal notebooks, featuring sketches, diagrams, and handwritten notes. The collection reflects his fascination with everyday objects and his innovative approach to art, providing insight into his conceptual development and artistic explorations. 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The softcover book includes a removable wrap and is hand-signed by Oldenburg in pencil on the title page. Highlighting Oldenburg’s unique exploration of everyday objects transformed into art, this catalogue is a collectible gem for contemporary art enthusiasts and a valuable addition to any Claes Oldenburg collection.","brand":"Oldenburg, Claes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43880224456917,"sku":"BK3958-B","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0480\/1380\/3676\/products\/BK3958-B_faf83421-b4e9-4cdf-9191-226cf16345f3.jpg?v=1613772202"},{"product_id":"cb7341","title":"CLAES OLDENBURG Scissors as Monument (No text), 1968","description":"Sku: CB7341\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Claes Oldenburg\u003cbr\u003eTitle: Scissors as Monument (No text)\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1968\u003cbr\u003eSigned: No\u003cbr\u003eMedium: Lithograph\u003cbr\u003ePaper Size: 33 x 23.25 inches ( 84 x 59 cm )\u003cbr\u003eImage Size: 29.25 x 20 inches ( 74 x 51 cm )\u003cbr\u003eEdition Size: 1000\u003cbr\u003eFramed: No: Inquire with our experts for framing suggestions.\u003cbr\u003eCondition: A: Mint\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Details: Lithograph in five colors on cream moderately thick, very smooth paper.  Edition size 1000; all copies unsigned and unnumbered.  Printed by Atelier Mourlot, New York.  Published by HKL Ltd., Boston and New York, for the List Art Poster Program, New York.  Published on the occasion of the opening of the National Collection of Fine Arts, Washington D.C., May 1968.  Page 117 #49.1 of Claes Oldenburg \"Printed Stuff\" catalogue raisonne.","brand":"Oldenburg, Claes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43849631924437,"sku":"CB7341","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0480\/1380\/3676\/products\/CB7341_8cb86916-a27e-4d16-8678-46a5264da02e.jpg?v=1613769326"},{"product_id":"aw1029","title":"CLAES OLDENBURG Scissors as Monument, 1968","description":"Sku: AW1029\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Claes Oldenburg\u003cbr\u003eTitle: Scissors as Monument\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1968\u003cbr\u003eSigned: No\u003cbr\u003eMedium: Lithograph\u003cbr\u003ePaper Size: 42 x 28 inches ( 107 x 71 cm )\u003cbr\u003eImage Size: 42 x 28 inches ( 107 x 71 cm )\u003cbr\u003eEdition Size: 1000\u003cbr\u003eFramed: No: Inquire with our experts for framing suggestions.\u003cbr\u003eCondition: A: Mint\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Details: Lithograph in five colors on cream, moderately thick, smooth paper, created in 1968 to commemorate the opening of the National Collection of Fine Arts in Washington, D.C. The edition was limited to 1,000 impressions, all unsigned and unnumbered. Printed by the renowned Atelier Mourlot in New York and published by HKL Ltd., Boston and New York, as part of the prestigious List Art Poster Program, New York.\r\rThis work exemplifies Claes Oldenburg’s playful yet incisive approach to everyday objects, reinterpreted through bold color and form. It stands as both a celebration of a major cultural milestone and a reflection of Oldenburg’s role in shaping the Pop Art movement. Referenced in Claes Oldenburg: Printed Stuff, Catalogue Raisonné (page 117, #49.1), this piece holds both historical and scholarly importance. A fine example of collectible Pop Art printmaking with strong provenance.","brand":"Oldenburg, Claes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43849484796117,"sku":"AW1029","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0480\/1380\/3676\/files\/AW1029.jpg?v=1758654681"},{"product_id":"yy2608","title":"CLAES OLDENBURG Drawings 1959-1989, 1989","description":"Sku: YY2608\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Claes Oldenburg\u003cbr\u003eTitle: Drawings 1959-1989\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1989\u003cbr\u003eSigned: No\u003cbr\u003eMedium: Offset Lithograph\u003cbr\u003ePaper Size: 39.5 x 26 inches ( 100 x 66 cm )\u003cbr\u003eImage Size: 39.5 x 26 inches ( 100 x 66 cm )\u003cbr\u003eEdition Size: Unknown\u003cbr\u003eFramed: No: Inquire with our experts for framing suggestions.\u003cbr\u003eCondition: B-: Good Condition, Signs of Handling and Age\u003cbr\u003eSupplemental Condition Information: Dents and scratches throughout poster as well as white crease marks along left and right edges of poster.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Details: This original 1989 exhibition poster was produced for Claes Oldenburg: Dibujos 1959–1989, held at the IVAM Centre Julio González in Valencia, Spain. Featuring two of Oldenburg’s expressive working drawings—an automotive study and a soft sculpture sketch—the poster captures the artist’s signature fusion of the everyday and the monumental.\r\rThe upper image depicts a meticulously drafted automobile form overlaid with taped elements and handwritten notations, reflecting Oldenburg’s fascination with scale, structure, and transformation. The lower drawing presents one of his iconic “soft” objects rendered in fluid blue tones, illustrating his playful yet technically rigorous approach to reimagining familiar items.\r\rPrinted on high-quality stock with a deep black background and crisp typography, this poster stands as a striking historical document from a major survey of Oldenburg’s three decades of drawing practice.\r\rA collectible piece of late-20th-century art ephemera—ideal for enthusiasts of Pop Art, draftsmanship, and museum-exhibition graphics.","brand":"Oldenburg, Claes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43849663283413,"sku":"YY2608","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0480\/1380\/3676\/products\/YY2608.jpg?v=1633091670"}],"url":"https:\/\/artwise.co\/collections\/remembering-claes-oldenburg.oembed","provider":"ArtWise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}