The 1955 CADILLAC FLEET WOOD SERIES 60 was Elvis Presley’s second Cadillac after the first was destroyed in a fire. It was originally blue with a black roof but after recording his first chart featuring song ‘Baby Let’s Play House’ where he mentioned a pink Cadillac, he had it modified by his neighbour Art who customised the pink colour and called it ‘Elvis Rose’. Elvis gave it to his mother as a gift but then because she didn’t drive, he drove it with his band ‘The Blue Moon Boys’ through '55 & ’56. Elvis went on to own to 3 Cadillacs in his lifetime. Today this one is on display at Graceland. (drawn 19Aug'20)
AUTHENTICITY : Each drawing is limited to 10 signed and numbered prints regardless of size and comes together with a certificate & 10SERIE 'medallion'
PAPER : Professionally ink printed onto 350gsm Hahnemühle Museum Etching paper to achieve the best color & light fastness.
FRAME :
Profile : A 14 x 34mm (0,55 x 1.33inch) beveled profile made from Obeche (African Maple) which is depended upon for its stability and relative resistance to warping once machined. It is offered in either color black, white or our exotic African hardwood 'Kiaat'.
GLASS :
'UV Glass' is 'non-reflective' and absorbs damaging UV light to allow over 98% transmission allowing only the best vibrant colors to translate and is advised for all the limited & signed prints.
'Standard' picture framing glass is a 2mm clear float glass. It is inexpensive and will protect your artwork from dust and physical damage.
BACKING :
Full archival acid-free board with 10mm deep-sunk (spacer) in same to create depth and set the artwork back off the glass.
