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Vintage Treasures from the Rock 'n Roll History Vault... from the Worldwide Collectibles Specialists of Saturday'sToys
Item: Original Signed and Numbered Lithographic Print honoring Music Legend Jerry Garcia (1942 - 1995)
Date: July 1996
Description: The 1996 Jerry Garcia commemorative limited edition is an estate-authorized four-color lithographic print created by artist JosephDiVincenzo. Released in July 1996 following Garcia's passing, the piecefeatures a central portrait of Garcia playing an acoustic guitar surrounded by14 smaller inset images.
Edition Details
- Total Run: Limited edition of 5,000 numbered impressions.
- Signatures: The first 1,500 prints were hand-signed (in pencil) and numbered by Joseph DiVincenzo. According to COA, the remaining 3,500 pieces were to be hand-numbered without an artist’s signature.
- Dimensions: Approximately 25.25" x 34" (unframed)
- Publisher/Printer: Authorized by the Jerry Garcia Estate and Grateful Dead Merchandising, printed by Collins Litho
There is an essential critical detail regarding how this specific edition was manufactured. Despitethe technical production description labeling the entire print run as an"oil over serigraph", none of the 5,000 prints actually feature physical, hand-painted oil texture.
- The "Oil Over" Label is a Process Description: The original master artwork created by Joseph DiVincenzo in 1996 was a mixed-media piece that combined a serigraph base layer with hand-applied oil highlights.
- It is a Photomechanical Print: To produce the 5,000-piece limited edition, Collins Litho flat-printed the original painting using a standard four-color lithographic process onto Legion Art Coated Archival paper.
- The Highlights are Flat Ink: Because it is a commercial print run, the visual depth and highlights you see are simply flat ink reproductions of DiVincenzo's original oil brushstrokes. There is no literal, raised oil paint or wet-media accenting on the physical paper.
Verification Details for Print #80
Because this early print is #80 of 5000, itholds a special status within this specific release:
- Hand-Signed by the Artist: The publisher (Global Interprint) structured this run so that only the first 1,500 prints were individually numbered and hand-signed, in pencil, by Joseph DiVincenzo.
- The Rest of the Edition: Prints numbered 1,501 through 5,000 are hand-numbered but were to be unsigned.
Short Description:
An officially authorized, commemorative fine-art tribute poster of Jerry Garciareleased shortly after his passing. This highly collectible piece is numbered#80 out of 5,000 and features a hand-applied gold foil stamped handprint.Crucially, as print #80, it falls within the rare, premium first tier (1–1,500)that was individually hand-signed in pencil by artist Joseph DiVincenzo.
The Medium & Full Disclosure (ImportantNote for Collectors):
The original Certificate of Authenticity (COA) labels this work as an "Oilover Serigraph". To ensure complete transparency for our buyers,please note that this print does not contain physical, hand-painted oilhighlights, textured layers, or wet-media accents.
The phrase "Oil over Serigraph" on thepublisher's COA strictly describes the original master artwork fromwhich this plate was derived. The physical item for sale is a premium,flat-printed 4-color process photomechanical lithographic production onhigh-quality Legion Art Coated Archival paper. The visual highlights andbrushstrokes seen in the imagery are a flat, ink-based replication of the artist's original multi-media painting.
Key Specifications:
- Artist: Joseph DiVincenzo
- Subject: Jerry Garcia (Grateful Dead)
- Year of Release: July 1996
- Edition Number: 80 of 5,000
- Signatures: Hand-signed in pencil by Joseph DiVincenzo (Lower margin)
- Paper Dimensions: 25 1/4" x 34"
- Paper Stock: Legion Art Coated Archival paper
- Embellishments: Authentic estate gold foil stamped handprint
- Authentication: Officially authorized by the Jerome J. Garcia Estate and Grateful Dead Merchandising, Inc. Includes the original 1996 Global Interprint COA.
Condition & Provenance (Pristine /Unframed):
- State: Pristine condition. The print is completely flat and loose, exactly as it was distributed. It has never been framed, exposed to UV light, or subjected to adhesive mounting.
- Original Box & Provenance: This piece ships inside its original 1996 heavy cardboard shipping sheets and outer box from "Club Dead" in San Francisco, the band's official in-house merchandise entity. The original vintage shipping label from Club Dead is fully intact on the packaging (addressee is hidden for online sale purposes), serving as exceptional historical provenance for the print's lineage.
- Shipping: Will be shipped flat in its original multiple-layer protective cardboard packaging to preserve its flawless condition. Final framing decisions are left entirely to the next owner.
Gold Foil Element: Thegold foil stamped handprintis visible in the bottom leftcorner, which was the estate-authorized embellishment used for the edition.
Print Measurement: 25.25" x 34"
Condition:Excellent condition; pristine as preserved in original "Club Dead" shipping materials since 1996. Original owner's name hidden on label for privacy. Partial inscription detail on package written by original owner; blurred for sale.
Delivery: Insured shipping via UPS Ground
