{"product_id":"bengt-lindstrom-couple-original-lithograph-hand-signed-1970s","title":"Bengt Lindström - Couple (Original lithograph, hand-signed, 1970s)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 22px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #ececec; border-radius: 8px; color: #333333; line-height: 1.6; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Authenticity --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; padding: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 6px 12px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; background: #b88a1c; color: #fff; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOriginal Lithograph\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Artist --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; padding-bottom: 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 28px; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #111;\"\u003eBengt Lindström\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 6px; font-size: 14px; color: #777; font-style: italic;\"\u003eSwedish, 1925–2008\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Title --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; padding: 18px 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; line-height: 1.35; color: #111;\"\u003eCouple\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 6px; font-size: 14px; color: #666;\"\u003eCirca 1970s\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 6px; font-size: 12px; color: #999; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #aa9f50;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Ultra-Rare Artist's Proof (EA) Run of Only 10 Copies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Rarity Accent Box --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fafafa; border-left: 4px solid #b88a1c; padding: 18px; margin-bottom: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #b88a1c; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eEdition Note\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #111; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eÉpreuve d'Artiste IV\/X\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: #444; text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis pristine impression comes directly from Bengt Lindström's highly exclusive, ultra-limited \u003cstrong\u003eÉpreuve d'Artiste (EA)\u003c\/strong\u003e run. Distinct from standard commercial editions of 100 or 150, this elite artist's proof is strictly limited to an exceptional global run of \u003cstrong\u003eonly 10 copies worldwide\u003c\/strong\u003e, representing an absolute peak of scarcity and investment-grade modern heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Technical Information --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 22px; font-size: 14px; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-top: 1px solid #f1f1f1;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheet Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29.9 × 22.0 in (76 × 56 cm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-top: 1px solid #f1f1f1;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Lithograph on Fine Arches Paper\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-top: 1px solid #f1f1f1;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ultra-Rare Artist's Proof (EA IV\/X aside from the main edition)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-top: 1px solid #f1f1f1; border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f1f1;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pristine \/ Perfect condition. Exceptionally fresh and perfectly preserved, with colors remaining remarkably vibrant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-signed by the artist in pencil (bottom right)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeeply inspired by the revolutionary CoBrA movement — particularly the raw, emotional aesthetics of Asger Jorn and Karel Appel — the Swedish master forged a highly distinctive creative path. \u003cem\u003eCouple\u003c\/em\u003e demonstrates Lindström's ability to inject intense, kinetic energy into graphic art, utilizing a fiery palette of electric blues, striking reds, and vivid yellows.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe composition beautifully distorts the primitive figures, merging them into an embrace that channels the ancient deities, shamanic masks, and rich folklore of Nordic mythology. Lindström’s sweeping brushstrokes carry a heavy, almost tactile sculptural depth directly onto the paper, creating an intense visual presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\nThe lower margin bears the artist's definitive hand-signature alongside the formal Roman numeral numbering \u003cem\u003eEA IV\/X\u003c\/em\u003e, cementing its authenticity and direct connection to the master's hand.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Description --\u003e\u003c!-- Condition --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bengt Lindström","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52599857938743,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/8884\/5879\/files\/photo_2026-07-03_03-16-54.jpg?v=1783064621","url":"https:\/\/hedonism.gallery\/ar\/products\/bengt-lindstrom-couple-original-lithograph-hand-signed-1970s","provider":"Hedonism Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}