MARK ARMINSKI "AMERICAN HERO" LARRY FLYNT SIGNED ORIGINAL BLACK VELVET PORNOGRAPHIC PORTRAIT.
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Auction #215 - Part II
Item numbers 988 through 2613 in auction 215
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Item Description
Large and ornate 33x42" frame features collage-style portrait of "Hustler" adult magazine publisher Larry Flynt. Center of portrait features attached 16x24" black velvet-covered canvas (w/metal tacks/studs along margins) that has airbrushed stencil portrait of Flynt designed by Arminski. This is set against a multi-media collage bkg. featuring a variety of materials, including a 5-5/8x8-1/8" canvas print portrait of Flynt above stenciled "American Hero" title along left margin. Title was applied to fabric American flag and Arminski has replaced the flag's white stripes w/ad strips for Hustler adult videos, several of which show sexually explicit scenes/material. Additionally, right margin has five small photo prints of vintage pornography, featuring sexually explicit scenes. Lower left corners have two photo prints showing sexually explicit images attached via masking tape at corners. Reverse of canvas has been boldly signed by Larry Flynt himself in black felt tip pen, Flynt's signature measuring approx. 6" wide. Portrait was signed in-person, Arminski himself taking this piece of art to a signing Flynt was attending. Flynt was impressed w/the piece and gladly signed it. Mark Arminski Archives and comes with a COA specially designed, signed and remarqued by him.
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