Hand Signed Giclee Print (11" x 14")
Mint Rolled; Artist Tom Whalen
Colonial Theatre, 2010

Created for a special screening of Steven Spielberg's Jaws at the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania on July 2, 2010, this stylish Giclee Print is the handiwork of famed artist Tom Whalen, who has signed the piece in black ink the lower left border. 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.

The print is in mint condition showing no signs of being used or displayed. It shows only the most minimal signs of handling.

Despite a nightmarish shoot and a malfunctioning mechanical shark, young director Steven Spielberg (only 27) made Jaws one of the most successful films ever released. Matching its thrills and scares with some deep character work, it has gone down in film history as the first-ever summer blockbuster.

Estimate: $200 - 400

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