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Roger Kastel Offset Lithograph Time Magazine Cover Jaws

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Start price: $100

Estimated price: $200 - $300

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Description

Roger Kastel (American, 1931–2023). Plaque-mounted Time magazine cover from the June 23, 1975 issue, featuring the promotional artwork for the film Jaws. The piece consists of an offset lithographic magazine cover laminated onto a wooden plaque with a faux-wood grain finish and a gold-toned beveled inner border. Printed signature in the lower right corner reads Kastel. Kastel created the iconic original artwork used for the theatrical poster for Jaws, depicting a great white shark rising toward a swimmer and helping establish the film’s instantly recognizable visual identity. Frame: 13 3/4" H x 11" W x 3/4" D.

Roger Kastel’s iconic great white rising toward a lone swimmer became one of the most famous movie posters ever made. Days after JAWS opened, it was on the cover of Time. This is that issue, June 23, 1975, laminated to a wooden plaque.
From the personal collection of Peter Benchley (American, 1940–2006), acclaimed author of Jaws, accomplished diver, and prominent advocate for ocean and shark conservation.


Condition report:

Laminated surface exhibits light handling marks and fine scattered scratches across the face. A small dark speck is located near the shark\'s snout. The gold-toned beveled edge of the plaque shows minor chipping and loss of finish at the corners and along the bottom edge. The wooden reverse shows typical light shelf wear and minor abrasions.