Released on: May 12, 2008, 10:30 am

Press Release Author: Michael Dimino

Industry: Retail

Press Release Summary: Rare Posters is pleased to announce its new collection of
Mourlot Lithographs by select artists on its online store. The name of Mourlot is
known the world over as the leading printer of works of art on paper for more than
half of the 20th century. Mourlot\'s printing is of the highest quality and therefore
was used by masters such as Chagall, Picasso, and others. Unlike the vast majority
of reproductions, these limited edition lithographs represent the finest examples of
the printmaker\'s art. Each of many colors is pressed separately in an intricate,
time-consuming process. The final product is a rare artwork - a delight in itself -
regardless of the original image.

Press Release Body: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Rare Posters Introduces New Collection of Mourlot Prints

One of the few printers that survived both World Wars and other crises was
Imprimerie Mourlot, established in 1852 and brought to success by Jules Mourlot at
the beginning of the twentieth century. Jules Mourlot turned the business into a
print shop where luxurious and colorful prints were produced. Jules Mourlot had nine
children. Three of his sons, Georges, Maurice and Fernand, continued the business.
Fernand Mourlot had graduated from art-school and thus was acquainted with several
artists from the Ecole de Paris who were interested in creating lithography but
lacked knowledge and money to do so. He invited them to the studio and this marked
the beginning of years of cooperation between Fernand Mourlot, later on his son
Jacques and artists like Chagall, Picasso, Matisse, Gris, Braque, Léger, Miro and
dozens of other famous names.

With Mourlot's work on advanced printing techniques and inks, and his revolutionary
decision to invite the artists to the studio to do the work directly on the stone;
the stone lithograph process had a resurgence of popularity among the leading
artists. In addition to Chagall, Picasso's most important lithograph editions were
done by the artist in a studio at Mourlot. The results of this cooperation were so
astonishing that more and more gallery-owners chose to have their posters printed by
Mourlot. For many years Mourlot had worked for museums only, but now a stream of new
customers presented itself. This resulted in a huge production of different posters.

"Fernand Mourlot has long been the acknowledged master printer of France in every
field, from lithographs to fine books to posters. The unfailing quality of his work
commands the respect of museums, collectors, and most important of all, the artists
themselves. Every product of his workshop bears the mark of Mourlot's discipline and
craft and can truly be called an ideal collaboration between artist and artisan."
says S. Dillon Ripley, Secretary, Smithsonian Institute.

The new collection Rare Posters is offering on their website consist s of a very
rare assortment of 80 Colorful Lithographs from Museum Exhibitions in France and The
United States. The selection of artists is top notch, handpicked to present the
broad scope of artists the print house represented. You will find exhibition prints
by Yves Brayer from Wildenstein & Company in New York, Bernard Buffet from Musee
Galleria in France, Marc Chagall from Ville de Marseille in France, Esteve from
Grenoble son Musee, Yves Klein from an exhibition at Galerie Karl Flinker in Paris
1973, a LaCroix Atelier 68 Signed Lithograph, Limited Edition Andre Minaux Stone
Lithographs, a Pablo Picasso exhibition print from L'Heritage De Delacroix, plus
pieces by other renowned artists of the 20th century, all available for purchase.

"We are pleased to have this monumental suite of prints on exhibit exclusively at
our website," said Bernard Rougerie, President and Founder of the Rare Posters Inc,
in New York City. "This is a rare opportunity for its visitors to view some of the
great prints of the last century. Seeing all of the prints together allows us
enormous insight into the mind of this master printmaker."
Prices for items in this very special Mourlot print collection range from $45.00 to
$2500 and can be ordered directly online or by calling Rare Posters directly at
718-788-0791. For more information, please email diminomichael@rareposters.com

Since 1990, Rare Posters, Inc. has been distributing hard to find posters, prints,
and accessories for their customers worldwide. Rare Posters, Inc. is a niche
company, and its strength is in providing an impressive selection of lithographs,
limited editions prints, signed items, and high quality serigraphs to those
interested in something more than a poster, but less expensive than a painting. Rare
Posters was started to eliminate the high cost of purchasing artwork through a
traditional gallery. The company is constantly searching the market for the next
best selling images, by partnering with seasoned art dealers, publishers, and
printers throughout the world, we are able provide you with the purchasing power
to acquire any one of over 800 highly collected artists. At www.rareposters.com,
you will find over 5,000 exclusive items featuring artists such as Basquiat,
Rauschenberg, Christo, Warhol, Matisse, Botero, Lichtenstein, and Miro as well as
many items hard to find anywhere else.
In addition to the e-commerce portion of www.rareposters.com, the site also links to
corporate information and company background, as well as external sites for the Art
Wise Wholesale Art Service and the Rare Prints Online Fine Art Service. Items can be
ordered directly online, or by calling toll free 800-378-8899(USA and Canada) or
718-788-0791 (International).

To find out more contact: Michael Dimino - Head of Internet Sales
Rare Posters, Inc
135 Plymouth Street, Unit 412
High Brooklyn, New York 11201
Email: diminomichael@rareposters.com
Tel: 718-788-0791
www.rareposters.com

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Contact Details: To find out more contact: Michael Dimino - Head of Internet Sales
Rare Posters, Inc
135 Plymouth Street, Unit 412
High Brooklyn, New York 11201
Email: diminomichael@rareposters.com
Tel: 718-788-0791
www.rareposters.com