About the Limited Editions Posters

The limited edition graphics numbered 34 titles in all and had average printed 'run' of about 1500 sheets. The run was comprised of usually more than two 'states' (or 'versions') of each poster: a signed and numbered state of (usually) 250; an unsigned state (s.i.s. or signed in screen) of about 1250 and usually a signed printer's proof and/or artists proof state.

About the Silver Sunbeam

We don't know much about the Silver Sunbeam. From its typography we know it was a gallery in New Mexico, but beyond that, nothing much is known except that it was an early collaborator with Mirage in co-publishing its own poster. A great,early lifetime graphic, signed and numbered and a very provocative image.

Back in the day, I remember seeing only a couple of these come through the gallery and never signed ones, only s.i.s. This is a rare one with a pencil signature and number.

A Word to Those New to Nagel

You will notice there is huge difference in price on Nagel's work. This is especially true on eBay where you'll see things for as little as $20. Those prints are open edition, off-set lithographs and in some cases, are copies of famous Nagel images. Some are knock-offs or even outright fakes
The 'real' Nagel collectible art -- i.e., graphics and posters released during Nagel's life -- you rarely see, but they can bring prices in three and four figures. CAVEAT EMPTOR: Although many of the Nagels you see on eBay are correct, there is also an awful lot of misrepresentation (some of it is admittedly inadvertant) and fraudulent listings. Be careful if you're thinking of spending any serious money. For more on that subject,
follow this link to our Nagel site.