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<b>OLIVIA DE BERARDINIS</b><br>
<b>Why So Serious?</b>, 2018<br>
Limited edition fine art print (giclee on deckle-edged paper)<br>
Edition 172/350<br>
Signed in silver/white pencil by the artist below image<br>
Officially licensed: DC Comics and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.<br>
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<b>Copyright:</b> The Dark Knight and all related characters and elements (c) and TM DC Comics and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s18). "Why So Serious?" Artwork (c) 2018 Olivia De Berardinis.<br>
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<b>Dimensions (framed):</b> Estimated approximately 24 x 36 inches based on photo proportions - buyers to verify in person<br>
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<b>Frame:</b> Simple black flat-profile frame, glazed; print is float-mounted on black backing to show deckled paper edges<br>
<b>COA:</b> Not present (signed and numbered in edition)<br>
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<b>Condition:</b> Good. Print appears clean and intact under glass with no visible foxing, tears, or damage. Signature and edition number clearly legible. Verso backing is clean with sawtooth hanger.<br>
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Olivia De Berardinis is a celebrated American painter and print artist known for her stunning figurative work, particularly her iconic pin-up paintings. In 2018 she turned her attention to the comic book world with this officially licensed portrait of Heath Ledger's Joker from The Dark Knight. The print captures the character in his full menace - smeared white face paint, wild green hair, green coat over blue patterned shirt and tie - against a dark background scattered with red paint splatters. The deckle-edged fine art paper and careful float presentation in the black frame give this print a premium presentation. Numbered 172 from an edition of 350 and hand-signed by the artist in silver pencil. The licensing confirmation is printed directly on the work, confirming authenticity of the official DC Comics/Warner Bros. production.<br>
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<b>Artist:</b> Olivia De Berardinis<br>
<b>Title:</b> Why So Serious?<br>
<b>Year:</b> 2018<br>
<b>Medium:</b> Limited edition fine art print on deckle-edged paper, glazed and float-mounted<br>
<b>Edition:</b> 172/350<br>
<b>Subject:</b> The Joker (Heath Ledger, The Dark Knight)<br>
<b>Licensing:</b> Officially licensed DC Comics and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.<br>
<b>Signature:</b> Signed in silver/white pencil below image<br>
<b>COA:</b> Not present (signed and numbered print)

221827+3

Location of item: 18 Paradise Road, Acacia Ridge, QLD, Australia




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