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Wasserman Silkscreen
1980
250 s/n; 20 a/ps;
6 p/ps; 6 doubles s/n
1000 Unsigned
Contrary to what the book indicates, (the two images were juxtaposed) this poster was sized at 17x25. The same image was used for 'Standiing Lady', a large ltd. ed. print (37x60). This image has the words "Wasserman Silkscreen" running vertically in the left panel. Jeff Wasserman, a master serigrapher who came from Gemini G.E.L. (a well respected NY fine art atelier) printed all of the lifetime posters, (but not the limited editions) and is probably the finest silk screen printer in America. A very haunting image.
Park South
1979
250 s/n; 25 a/ps;
Doubles: 4 s/n; 4 s.i.s.
1000 Unsigned
We're sorry for the lack of definition of this thumbnail. The poster is unassuming here but in person, it's very striking. Laura Gold, an antique poster dealer had this gallery near Carnegie Hall. She was the only one who insisted her telephone number appear on her Nagel poster.
Just Looking
1978
250 s/n; 20 a/ps;
40 State proofs
(s/n, before letters);
Doubles: 6 s/n; 5 s.i.s.
1000 Unsigned
The coolest of the cool! "Just Looking" is just a killer Nagel image, the model is delightfully sexy, allowing us just a tantalizing peek, while the vase and (what must be) willows reminds us that we're supposed to be 'just looking' at home furnishings. (There is a gallery in San Luis Obispo of the same name, but you can probably guess why that is...)
Collectors Gallery
1982
250 s/n; 40 a/ps;
1150 s.i.s.
Also done as an extremely large limited edition, Collector's delivers a terrific impact on the viewer, even in the smaller, poster version. Note the statement of the Cypress Trees at the right, an icon of Monterey, California, where the gallery was located (actually neighboring Pacific Grove), which extends the line of the model's hair. Just a great image.
Piedmont Book
Company - Gallery
1980
250 s/n; 30 a/ps;
on progressive set;
Doubles: 4 s/n; 3 s.i.s.
1000 Unsigned
Vintage Nagel. Although not a great seller while he was alive, it will be now. Lovely composition includes the jay flying out of the frame. Very Japonisme...
Mother Earth's Paris
1979
250 s/n; 20 a/ps;
1000 Unsigned
We don't know much about this poster, except that in sixteen years, I've never seen it on the market. Note the not-so-subtle gay reference with the shadowed 'partner' image. A very, before- -its-time statement and a great poster. (The image on the model's tie is of the Statue of Liberty.)
Shades
1982
250 s/n; 40 a/ps;
3 p/ps
Too kool for school. "Shades" had no unsigned edition and we haven't seen it on the market since it was printed in '82. It was said to have featured (or been inspired by) Carol Yokum who was the kingpin of Mirage's success at the time and who went on to publish Dennis Mukai after Mirage's demise).
Stanley Fimberg
1979
250 s/n; 20 a/ps;
Doubles: 10 s/n;
12 s.i.s.
A flying enthusiast, Fimberg was an investor in Mirage Editions. One of the few Nagels, obviously, that did not feature the Femme Fatale. Why did Nagel do this? Obligation, we think. It's a great image, but not exactly Nagel's forté.
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