Numbered Limited Edition Giclee Print (14" x 19")
Near Mint on Paper; Artist John Alvin
ArtInsights, 2017

A must-have for any fans of Ridley Scott's Blade Runner or iconic poster artist John Alvin, this Numbered Giclee Print is beyond beautiful. Alvin, the creator of the original 1982 poster, was asked to present alternative images he had in mind for the film, and the result is this captivating Limited Edition print aptly titled "No Choice, Pal." This near-mint print is Hand Numbered 2 of 1982 and also comes with an official Certificate Of Authenticity by the Alvin Estate. Through creative vision and original inspiration, Alternative Art in the form of Limited Edition Screen and Giclee Prints has vastly become a big part of the movie poster collecting industry amongst artists, fans, and galleries. With some starting as early as the 2000s, companies like Mondo, Spoke Art Gallery, Bottleneck Galleries, Vice Press, Mad Duck Posters, Skuzzles, and more have procured some of the most talented artists in the world to create lush and loving fan-desired art that was never available before. What began as a very small alternative for those seeking something unique from their favorite film has turned into a major industry where the best posters can sell out in a matter of minutes. Renowned names like Drew Struzan, Roger Kastel, Laurent Durieux, Tyler Stout, Olly Moss, Ken Taylor, Killian Eng, Mark "Jock" Simpson, Steve Chorney and so many others have shown there is indeed demand for amazing art that is sometimes as good as or even better than the original posters from a film.

This art print is in near-mint condition with a few sporadic faint dark handling marks on the right side in the white border that are only noticeable upon close inspection. The artwork itself and its images are untouched and displayed flawlessly.

Harrison Ford plays a former cop, a Blade Runner, who tracks and hunts down bioengineered humanoids known as "replicants" and terminally "retires" them. Directed by Ridley Scott and featuring impressive early work from Rutger Hauer, Daryl Hannah, Sean Young, and Edward James Olmos, Blade Runner is a visually stunning cult classic considered ahead of its time.

Estimate: $300 - 600

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