Thursday, December 28, 2017

THE SECRET IS IN THE INK


This print by artist Anton Brzezinski, titled "Lon Chaney, Sr.", has a singular quality . . . the ink used has some of Chaney's makeup added to it! Certified by Forry, the makeup most certainly came from him. This unique piece of art is currently at auction with Heritage.


Here are the details:

Anton Brzezinski "Lon Chaney, Sr." Signed Limited Edition Lithograph Print #176/450 (c. 1998). Signed by Forrest J. Ackerman and Anton Brzezinski, this print bears a notation at the bottom left that Mr. Ackerman certifies "...that some of Lon Chaney, Sr.'s makeup was put into the ink" used to produced this sepia toned print. Signed and numbered in the bottom margin of the 15.5" x 19" matted image area. Matted out to 20.5" x 24". In Excellent condition.


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