Signed Walasse Ting Green Banana Lithograph Portfolio Lefebre Gallery 1971
Signed Walasse Ting Green Banana Lithograph Portfolio Lefebre Gallery 1971
Signed Walasse Ting Green Banana Lithograph Portfolio Lefebre Gallery 1971
An exceptional and rare 1971 exhibition folio titled "Green Banana" by the celebrated Chinese-American artist Walasse Ting (1929–2010). Published on the occasion of his exhibition at the Lefebre Gallery in New York, this limited edition work is hand-numbered 141 and boldly signed by the artist in green marker on the title page. The folio contains a series of vibrant, high-saturation offset lithographs characterized by Ting’s iconic neon-fluorescent palette and "splatter" expressionism. Each plate is a masterclass in Pop Art sensibility, featuring Ting’s avant-garde poetry intertwined with explosive color. Printed in Denmark by Rosengreen Litografi, this portfolio represents a pivotal moment in Ting's career as he bridged the gap between traditional Chinese ink motifs and Western psychedelic modernism.
About the Artist
Walasse Ting was a boundary-defying artist born in Shanghai who became a central figure in the New York art scene of the 1960s and 70s. A member of the "CoBrA" movement and a close associate of Sam Francis, Ting is best known for his exuberant use of color and his eroticized depictions of women and nature. His works are held in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the Guggenheim Museum, and the Tate Gallery in London.
Specifications and Dimensions
Artist: Walasse Ting (1929–2010)
Title: Green Banana
Date: 1971
Medium: Signed Limited Edition Lithograph Portfolio
Authentication: Signed and Numbered 141 in green ink
Dimensions Closed: 11” x 14.5”
Dimensions Open: 22” x 14.5”
Publisher: Lefebre Gallery / Rosengreen Litografi
Era: 1970s Pop Art
Condition Report
The portfolio is in good vintage condition. The interior lithographic plates remain exceptionally bright with no evidence of fading to the fluorescent inks. There is minor age-appropriate wear to the outer cover and along the spine/creases, consistent with a soft-cover folio of this age. The pages are crisp and free of foxing or tears.
Designers Note
This is a high-octane "designer piece." The neon colors provide an incredible punch for a modern interior. While the folio is a complete work of art, these plates are frequently framed individually as a cohesive gallery wall. The provocative text and "Action Painting" splatter style make this a definitive conversation piece for a sophisticated contemporary space.
A rare opportunity to own a signed, numbered artifact from one of the most colorful figures in 20th-century art. This Walasse Ting portfolio is a museum-quality addition to any collection of modern prints.
