Hand Signed and Numbered Limited Edition Screen Print (16" x 24")
Mint Rolled; Artist Olly Moss
Private Commission, 2011
While this Olly Moss poster for the original Thor may be notable due to his signature silhouette style, the lineage behind the piece makes it so very special and unique. Commissioned by Craig Kyle and Kevin Feige at Marvel, Moss created this work of art for cast and crew only, and none were ever available to the public until now. This VERY Limited Edition print is Hand Signed by Moss and Hand Numbered a low 50/100. Through creative vision and original inspiration, Alternative Art in the form of Limited Edition Screen and Giclee Prints has 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 minimal alternative for those seeking something unique from their favorite film has turned into a primary industry where the best posters can sell out in 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 fantastic 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.
The fourth entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, introducing Norse god-prince Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and his duplicitous brother Loki (Tom Hiddleston). The film was directed by Kenneth Branagh, who lent its action-comedy 'fish out of water' antics a bit of Shakespearean heft, while Thor went on to become the only Marvel hero to receive three solo sequels.
Estimate: $1,000 - 2,000
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