Dampened Doll 1967 All artworks featured are original, accurately represented, and guaranteed to be the work of the named artist. 1993. Roxanne 1960 Elvgren also is known as the Norman Rockwell of pin-up art.. Going Up 1955 1946 Gil Elvgren was one of the most important pin-up and glamour artists of the twentieth century. 2,097,819: Filed on November 5, 1996, for the mark ELVGREN Many pin-ups were photographs of celebrities who were considered sex symbols. What Hoe! Meisel has spent thousands of dollars in legal fees, not to mention hundreds of valuable hours, defending himself against the Registrant's false claims and assisting others to do the same. SPONSORED "All Hands On Deck" Vintage Style Elvgren Pin-Up Poster - 16x20. Grapefruit Moon Gallery, based in Minneapolis MN, specializes in vintage pin up and original illustration art. But too many cooks can spoil the broth, and too many doctors-gape!) Meisel is not aware of every bookstore and distributor contacted by the Registrant, and therefore assumes the Registrant has intimidated some of the weaker ones and caused some to remove Meisel's books from sale. Barnes & Nobel, 1999. This painting was probably done in the late 1940's. The model in this image has the typical Elvgren look, which is very similar to Elvgren's models that he used for his pin up calendar girls. In addition, during the 1940s and 1950s he illustrated stories for a host of magazines, such as The Saturday Evening Post and Good Housekeeping. Elvgren preferred working with younger models (15 to 20 years old) who were starting their careers. Ruffled Feathers 1967 Be covered by the Artsy Guarantee when you checkout with Artsy. Date(s) Registered I don't think so. Annette 1966 Keep Your Eye on the Ball 1955 Gil Elvgren is known for Pin-up girl, illustration, landscape painting. About the work. They were sweet-faced, but also generously endowed by nature. A Stitch in Time 1957 If one advertised in a newsletter or magazine a " wonderful collection of Elvgren prints, " here too one has used the term merely to describe the prints as reproduction of Gillette Elvgren paintings, and his trademarks are not infringed. Concerning claims of Trademark to the name and Signature of Gil Elvgren. He Was Neither a Gentleman Nor a Sculler 1948 GIL ELVGREN 8x10 PINUP GIRL MATTE PRINT-Travel Blonde Wife Pink Panties Legs Free Shipping, Free Returns Quality and Comfort Discount Shop livingtogether.org.il, US $7.98 Its a win-win Compare our actual prints with the competition and you will see for yourself "Stunning prints " Would you like it larger or glossy Gil Elvgren Professional . Many of these works are reproduced with Gillette Elvgren's signature, exactly as it appeared on the original works of art. Knee-ding a Lift (The High Way) 1940 Dow His techniquewhich earned him a reputation as "The Norman Rockwell of cheesecake"involved photographing models and then painting them . Signature size varied larger signatures date from the late 1950s through the 1970s. Gil Elvgren was one of the most important pin-up and glamour artists of the twentieth century. Fresh Lobster Dow repaint The models aren't supposed to be gorgeous. Breathless Moment (Girl on Flying Trapeze) 1945 1.40 0.70 ( Save 50%) PRETTY PIN UP GIRL VINTAGE ART POSTCARD. REALLY? He preferred young models (15 to 20 years old) just starting their careers, and valued models who were enthusiastic and interested in the project, though he said that they were very hard to find. Catching On Dow repaint Is This the Right Angle, Professor? Please keep it really simple - photo and painting on facing pages, all full page. Although he has directed others to contact an attorney in Monterey, this attorney apparently did not advise him concerning his trademark applications. He Thinks I'm Too Good to Be True (She sits home every night, just waiting there for you. Sheer Comfort 1959 He was strongly influenced by the early "pretty girl" illustrators, such as Charles Dana Gibson, Andrew Loomis, and Howard Chandler Christy. How much is your Gil Elvgren worth? With the Greatest of Ease (In the Swing) 1959 Wright: The Art of Gil Elvgren (July 2017) - Rago/Wright/LAMA In auction. Good Looking 1950 (Surprise) 1952 Billboards and miscellaneous advertisements. Halloween Witch by American Painter Gil Elvgren (1914 - 1980); pin-up girl and advertising artist, and illustrator.. Halloween Witch is an amusing portrait of a beautiful young lady dressed up in a Halloween costume composed of an orange witches hat with black embossed stars and a black cat, that she is holding with her right hand to keep it . "Elvgren" is used to describe this artwork since, fundamentally, it is the surname of the artist that created the work. Gil created billboard, poster, and magazine illustrations but is best known for his pin-up art. Back in the Saddle (Close Pals)1946 $5.95 shipping. IN THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE BEFORE THE TRADEMARK TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD In for a Tanning (Smart Grab) 1944 Dow Have a Heart (Taken to Heart) 1964 Meant For You (Pretty as a Rose) 1965 Taschen, 2016. For the mark(s) Gil Elvgren Laundry Pin Up Girl Wall Art Retro Poster Gifts Canvas Painting Poster Wall Art Decorative Picture Prints Modern Decor framed-unframed 08x12inch(20x30cm) $12.00 $ 12 . Ready for Roundup 1963 Pleasant to Si 1969 These are three basic categories of Gillette Elvgren artwork available today- 1. Certificate of authenticity. Gil Elvgren (1914-1980) is considered America's foremost vintage pin-up artist. Jill Needs Jack 1950 Hairline Decision (Dis-Tressing) 1962 ATTORNEY FOR 1948 Elvgren, John, and Louis K. Meisel. Barbecutie (Rare Treat) 1964 Success! 1961 and "ELVGREN" (Stylized) SPECIFIC GROUNDS ALLEGED FOR CANCELLATION Celeste 1958 Perfection 1948 Gillette A. Elvgren was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, and attended University High School. Saved. Just like runway modeling is about fitting the clothes and when I modeled, we had to stick to special specific measurements that basically correspond to a size 1 in the U.S. except with better proportions: same size chest & hips and a full 30 cm less (12in.) He Kept Pressing Me for Details (Happy Valentine, my dear, and disregard my pout, our February All Wet n.d. Dow repaint Taking a Chance (No Bikini A toll) 1962 Dog Gone 1946 These communications by the Registrant claimed that because the Registrant had trademarks on Gillette Elvgren's signature, that anyone selling these works could only do so with the permission of the Registrant. (210) $10.00. When asked about his techniques, he explained the distinctive touches he added to every painting how he built up the bust, lengthened the legs, pinched in the waist, gave the body more hyper-defined curves, worked over the facial features and expression, added just a little more of a tip and tilt to the nose, made the mouth fuller and the eyes a bit larger. When Elvgren was once asked which feature of a model most interested him, he replied; A gal with highly mobile facial features capable of a wide range of expressions is the real jewel. lovers' spats can all be ironed out) (When Tasks Are Pressing It's Well Worth Knowing) 1948 Weighty Problem (Starting at the Bottom) 1962 Louis K. Meisel, Et Al, PETITIONERS vs. By the terms of Elvgren's contract with B&B, he would turn out twenty calendar girls each year, ranging from cowgirls of the golden west to sultry sirens of the Riviera. Self-portrait of Gil Elvgren. 1952 Registrant's alleged registered mark is the common descriptive name of all Gillette Elvgren art works and related products. Gil's girls: The seminal pin-up artist Post-depression America was in desperate need of a defining iconography that would lift it out of the black and white doldrums, and it came in the form of Gil Elvgren 's Technicolor fantasies of the American dream. Powered by WordPress. 1969 Best known for his pin-up paintings for Brown & Bigelow, Elvgren studied at the American Academy of Art. 14 watching. More specifically, it may be a violation of his trademarks to use either of the Elvgren signatures apart from the original or reproduction artwork, or to affix it to an object or print in some way other than in the manner in which the signature appeared in the original work. Everything Seems High Around Here 1946 In fact, the FBI is not in a position to take that sort of action and no one should be intimidated by his comments or statements on this topic. Last Stand (Fare Maiden) 1961 Upsetting Upset 1969 Therefore, Petitioners allege that Registrant's registered mark does not function to identify Registrant's goods nor distinguish them from goods offered by others. 1. Fifi 1956 Looking for Trouble 1950 Mighty Sweet 1950 Active Secondary Market. Indian Sign 1955 Class Dismissed (Teacher's Pet) 1970 Elvgren is to me the greatest artist of the 20th century; not just an illustrator, but an artist. Did Someone Whistle? Out of This World 1959 The models are "ugly"? Wiggins, Pamela. . There Elvgren became a protg of Haddon Sundblom, famed for his Santa images. ("B&B") certain "exclusive" rights to reproduce copyrighted Elvgen images. The Right Number 1961 . The term "Elvgren" was and is still used to generically to describe the man Gillette Elvgren, the works of art created by Gillette Elvgren, and the scores of individuals bearing the surname Elvgren. When buying framed material, sellers rely on the matting and framing to enhance value. Fit to Kill (I'm Fair Game for Any Hunt! Hi-Ho, Sliver! photographers. (Down Boy!) 1968 When this is the case, do not pay a premium price for the item. OOh, What a Line (Wow, What a Line) 1949 Doctor's Orders 1939 Dow 4. As the leading authority on Gillette Elvgren, Meisel has been approached by and has knowledge of at least 30 to 40 others who sell Elvgren prints, calendars, books and similar products over the Internet who have also been threatened and actually scared by the Registrant. Hold Everything(Making Friends Puppy Love) 1962 Share. 1962 Contact for price. Wanted 1961 On the Fence 1959 Cornered 1955 Suzanne 1963 [See list of Registrant's exhibits, together with the year created and copyright status attached herein and incorporated by reference as Exhibit E.] Shell Game (Shell-Shocked) 1959 Just the Type n.d. Dow 1957 Bare Essentials 1957 PETITIONERS' STANDING TO FILE Among the models and hollywood legends Elvgren painted during his career included Myrna Hansen, Donna Reed, Barbara Hale, Arlene Dahl, Lola Albright and Kim Novak. Gil Elvgren was a great pin-up artist and a master storyteller whom some called "the Norman Rockwell of cheese-cake." His heroines are often caught in humorous but distressing situations that cause . A New Wrinkle 1961 Here are a few preliminary observations, which are based on investigation into this matter: He appears to have obtained registered trademarks in the two stylized "Elgren" signatures which most commonly appear on Elvgren pin-up art - (A) the scripted or cursive-style "Elvgren" typically associated with Elvgren's Brown & Bigelow images (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office - Red. Elvgren worked as a commercial illustrator for many of the slick magazine publications, studying under his mentor Haddon Sundblom, and developed an accomplished and technically superior style with great commercial appeal, perfectly capturing the look and feel of post war America. Other than the caveats outlined immediately below, with respect to all three categories of Elvgren images, he cannot, by virtue of his registered trademarks, restrict or prohibit one from reproducing Gillette Elvgren's artwork, even though the image in question contains Elvgren's signature: Where one has determined that an Elvgren image is in the public domain, no authority of any sort is necessary to reproduce the image. 1992 - first in elvgren and the retro pin-up revival! Let's Go around Together 1948 Hidden Treasures 1954 16. Clean Sweep Dow repaint Gil Elvgren: The Classic Pin-ups. Second Thoughts 1969 . By martinezArts. Out on a Limb 1937 Dow Captivating 1950s His advertising accounts included Coca- Cola, Sylvania, Orange Crush, Schlitz Beer, General Electric, and Napa Auto Parts. 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