Jasper Johns - Decoy II (1973)

Decoy II, 1973

Artist: Jasper Johns (b. 1930)
Medium: Lithograph in colors on Rives BFK paper
Dimensions: Sheet: 105.7 × 74.6 cm (41⅝ × 29⅜ in.)
Edition: 31 (plus 5 artist’s proofs)
Signature: Signed and dated “71–73” in pencil
Publisher: Universal Limited Art Editions, West Islip, New York, with their blindstamp
Condition: In good condition; full sheet; framed
Literature: Universal Limited Art Editions 125; Sparks 114

Description

Created between 1971 and 1973, Decoy II exemplifies Jasper Johns’s experimental approach to printmaking, merging conceptual rigor with material depth. The work is a vibrant exploration of repetition and variation — themes central to Johns’s visual language — where familiar motifs are revisited through subtle shifts in form and process. Executed in lush tones on Rives BFK paper, this lithograph embodies the artist’s fascination with perception, layering, and the mechanics of image-making. The delicate balance between structure and spontaneity reveals Johns’s dialogue with both abstraction and the symbolic potential of everyday objects. Published by Universal Limited Art Editions, Decoy II stands as a landmark in Johns’s printed oeuvre — a reflection on the act of making and remaking, where each iteration becomes a meditation on the elusive boundary between original and copy.

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FAQ

Is this Jasper Johns artwork an original edition?
Yes, Decoy II (1973) is an authentic limited-edition lithograph, published in an edition of 31, plus 5 artist’s proofs.

What medium was used for this artwork?
The work is a color lithograph on Rives BFK paper.

Is the artwork hand-signed by the artist?
Yes, it is signed and dated “71–73” in pencil by Jasper Johns.

Who published this edition?
The edition was published by Universal Limited Art Editions (ULAE), West Islip, New York, and bears their blindstamp.

What is the condition of the artwork?
The lithograph is in good condition, retains its full sheet, and is framed.

Is this artwork referenced in the official literature?
Yes, it is documented in Universal Limited Art Editions 125 and Sparks 114.

Is this edition considered collectible?
Yes, Decoy II is highly collectible as a key example of Johns’s experimental 1970s printmaking and his exploration of repetition and variation.

Is worldwide shipping available?
Yes, worldwide shipping from France is available, with professional packaging, insurance, and tracking included.