Herndon Fine Art offers authenticated Larry Rivers fine art, including rare hand-signed limited edition lithographs, Pop Art relief sculptures, and original mixed-media paintings.
Universally celebrated for his vibrant draftsmanship, historical satire, and revolutionary bridge between Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art, New York-born master Larry Rivers (1923–2002) is widely regarded by art historians as the godfather of American Pop Art. Initially a jazz saxophonist who studied at the Juilliard School, Rivers turned to visual art in 1945, training under legendary Abstract Expressionist master Hans Hofmann before earning his degree in art education from New York University. Rejecting the complete abstraction of his contemporaries, Rivers boldly reintroduced figurative drawing, pop culture iconography, historical narratives, commercial packaging, and frank sexuality into high art years before Andy Warhol or Roy Lichtenstein. Famous for his landmark 1953 masterwork Washington Crossing the Delaware and his iconic Dutch Masters cigar box series, Rivers combined loose, gestural paint washes with razor-sharp draftsmanship, multi-media relief construction, and stencil typography. Herndon Fine Art specializes in acquiring and evaluating original Larry Rivers oil and mixed-media paintings, hand-signed limited edition lithographs, three-dimensional reliefs, and rare screenprints. Every piece in our gallery inventory undergoes thorough condition inspection to verify structural relief stability, paper preservation, and signature authenticity.
Represented in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the Hirshhorn Museum, Larry Rivers artwork holds a permanent, high-value position in global art history. Featuring celebrated catalog classics—including his Dutch Masters series, Parts of the Body, Camel Cigarettes, Webster, and The Last Civil War Veteran—his published lithographs, multi-pass serigraphs, and rare original works command strong, resilient demand on the secondary market. Executed through intricate multi-color lithographic processes, collage assembly, and vacuum-formed plastic construction, his limited edition graphics capture the intellectual wit, historical commentary, and raw graphic power of his original masterworks. Sourcing directly through established private estates and trusted seller partnerships (RH), we provide serious collectors access to lifetime hand-signed graphics, rare Artist Proofs (APs), three-dimensional constructions, and archival-framed works with verified provenance.
Evaluating Larry Rivers limited edition lithographs, serigraphs, three-dimensional reliefs, and original paintings on the secondary market requires precise technical verification of pencil or ink hand-signatures, edition hand-numbering, publisher blind stamps (such as Marlborough Gallery or Universal Limited Art Editions stamps), and official estate documentation. Because Rivers’s graphic works and relief assemblages rely on unblemished paper margins, delicate pencil shading, and layered collage elements, inspecting paper unframed for margin foxing, mat acid staining, UV color fading, paper creasing, or relief element loosening is essential to confirming market value. Herndon Fine Art assists collectors in verifying original publisher documentation, examining archival paper and construction preservation, and ensuring long-term conservation framing. We deliver clear, transparent guidance to ensure every fine art acquisition is documented and secure.
Whether you are looking to acquire a specific Larry Rivers Pop Art lithograph (Dutch Masters, Camel) or original mixed-media painting, add a rare three-dimensional relief edition to your collection, or discuss options for consigning an authenticated piece, Herndon Fine Art provides personal, experienced guidance. Browse our active available inventory below or contact our gallery directly by phone to discuss private sales, estate acquisitions, and current market valuations.
Limited Editions
Limited Editions
Big B Signs Up Limited Edition Lithograph Transworld Art, New York Image size: 20 x 26" Price: $7,467
3 Reasons to Buy from us
1. EVERY piece of art receives my personal verification of condition and authentication.
2. I WILL NOT ship artwork that isn't in a condition I would accept into my own collection.
3. An A+ Rating from the Better Business Bureau
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***** ALL PRICES are set by each Seller based on their Unique Motivation to Sell ***** We have a low commission structure of only
25% above each Seller's asking price or a $300.00 minimum commission. This allows us to provide buyers with the best price, sellers a better opportunity to sell, and still keep the lights on. In almost all cases, artwork is shipped unframed (UNLESS The ARTWORK IS ON CANVAS or 3-DIMENSIONAL), as I need to personally verify the artworks' authenticity and condition. Artwork that is shipped Framed is shipped framed to protect the work during shipping. Framing is considered USED
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