The website also use content and scripts from third parties that may use tracking technologies. Forced Landing 1937 Dow America's leading publishing company Louis F. Dow, saw Gils potential and around 1937 they started employed working together on calendar pin-ups. Real women don't look like glorified embellished pin-up models, Lame-O. Gil Elvgren - The Classic American Pin Up Girl By Alice Yoo on July 23, 2009 Though most of the time we're featuring new digital or urban art to showcase on theMET, every so often it's nice to remember an older artist who's work is still looked upon as some of the most influential of all time. Although he has directed others to contact an attorney in Monterey, this attorney apparently did not advise him concerning his trademark applications. Lucky Chaps 1962 Lazy Days Are Here Again (Let's have a picnic on the grass, out in some country dell, Sitting Pretty (Lola) 1955 Elvgren's Brown and Bigelow images all contain his cursive signature. 1968 [See pages 18,19 and 65 of the book "Gil Elvgren, All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups" incorporated herein by reference and attached hereto as Exhibit A] Elvgren signed on with B&B. Gil's Brown and Bigelow images all contain his cursive signature. Foot Loose 1944 Dow Tops in Service 1958 Stepping Out 1953 The faces get changed! Welcome Traveler 1955 Virtually all of these hits (based on a random check of several pages) are related to the artist Gillette Elvgren, and his works of art. Aloha Oooooo 1968 The Cads Were Stacked against Me 1948 The models are "ugly"? DESCRIPTION OF REGISTRANT'S REGISTRATION No. (Tops 'Em All) 1946 See . Reasonably relying upon the truth of said false statements, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office did, in fact, grant said registration to Registrant. 1959 Considered one of the most important pin-up painters of the 20th century, Gil Elvgren created iconic images of the all-American feminine ideal. The Registrant also claimed that because of his trademark, only he could use the printed word "Elvgren." Since registering the "Elvgren" signatures in 1997, the Registrant has been continually harassing Meisel over the Registrant's claimed ownership of all rights to images created by the famous pinup artist Gil Elvgren which contained the signature "Elvgren". Excellent condition straight from the box! A Key Situation 1967 Short on Sails 1939 Dow Fresh Lobster Dow repaint Louis K. Meisel, Et Al, PETITIONERS vs. 1962 Sleepy Time Gal Dow repaint [Contact Us], Do You Think I No Too Much ? 2,095,296 took place on 00/00/1994 and first use in commerce for Registration No. Let's Eat Out 1967 Preliminary, Lets Go Around Together Preliminary Sketch, Illustration Art: On The Road with Antiques Roadshow. Said statement was false because as Registrant was a dealer in fine art, and owner of an art gallery, he either knew or should have known that Elvgren works were widely distributed and there existed a huge retail market for Elvgren works which bore the identical artist signatures which were claimed by the Registrant, and used for the same subject matter claimed in his application for registration. 1947 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. Air Conditioned 1950 Measuring Up (Holding Out) 1961 8. A Spicy Yarn 1952 (Time for Decision) 1956 Dow paintings were often published first in . Nobody Can Pinch Me! All Rights Reserved. We Had a Little Falling Out 1946 Bird's-Eye View 1942 Dow Artist: Gil Elvgren Style: Realism Listed By: Dealer or Reseller Painting Surface: Canvas Medium: Oil on Canvas Date of Creation: 1950-1969 Size Type/Largest Dimension: 24X30 canvas Plus Custom Frame Features: Signed Signed? Taking a Chance (No Bikini A toll) 1962 All Set (How Do I Look?) Adoration 1945 The next year from 1945 until 1972, Elvgren was associated with the Brown & Bigelow publishing company, and began working with 24 inch by 30 inch canvases, a format that he would use for the next 30 years, and signed his work in cursive. Gillette Elvgren died in 1980, leaving his Son, as heir to the Gillette Elvgren estate. Elvgrens advertising clients included American Meat, Atlas Beer, Brown and Bigelow, Coca-Cola, Dainty Dot Hosiery, Louis F. Dow Calendar, Ford, General Electric, Napa Auto Parts, Orange Crush, Pabst, Quick, Sealy Mattress Company, Schlitz Beer, and Studebaker. PETITION TO CANCEL REGISTRATION Although best known for his pin-ups, his work for Coca-Cola and others depicted typical Americans ordinary people doing everyday things. Popular Number 1953 Gil created billboard, poster, and magazine illustrations but is best known for his pin-up art. 17. Thinking of You (Retirement Plan) 1962 Watch This 1949 Well Balanced 1954 Some Help! All Wet n.d. Dow repaint The Little Book of Elvgren. The Winner (A Fair Catch) 1957 In the Dough 1937 Dow Catch On 1941 Dow Find an in-depth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. Back in the Saddle (Close Pals)1946 1940 Dow Gil Elvgren. Grapefruit Moon Gallery. Fast Lass (A Winner) 1965 Wanted 1961 So what, if anything, does his trademark rights give him? In the matter of Trademark Registration Number(s) In short, and as one will see in greater detail below, An individual has overstated any trademark rights that he may have in the Elvgren signatures, and therefore, the alleged trademark rights in these signatures should be of little or no consequence to most. Gil Elvgren: The Complete Pin-up. He would go on to create around 60 works on 28 22 canvas, these early pieces can be distinguished by the use of a printed signature. Red, White, and Blue (Red, Hot, and Blue) 1966 Really wish someone would publish all of these in a coffee table book! The models aren't supposed to be gorgeous. 1.40 0.70 ( Save 50%) PRETTY PIN UP GIRL VINTAGE ART POSTCARD. These pin ups are easily recognizable because they are signed with a printed version of Elvgren's name, as opposed to his later cursive signature. 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. Figures Don't Lie 1939 Dow 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. Dumb Pluck Dow repaint A large retail market has come into existence that trades, reproduces, and sells many variations of Gillette Elvgren's works that have come into the public domain, and that are reproduced with permission of the copyright owner(s). Did You Recognize Me by My Voice? Playmate (Playful Mood) 1960 Collecting clues for Gil Elvgren original pin up art. Latin from Manhattan Dow repaint DAVIS AND SCHROEDER, Original Art from the Grand Age of American Illustration. Gillette Elvgren was an American painter of pin-up girls, advertising and illustration. The Right Number 1961 Caught in the Draft (What's Up) Dow n.d. Printed signature until 1944. Best known for his pin-up paintings for Brown & Bigelow, Elvgren studied at the American Academy of Art. Mimi (Sweet Dreams) (Waiting For You) 1956 A Good Hook-Up 1937 Dow A "Picasso" is a term of art which is commonly used to describe a work of art created by the famous artist Pablo Picasso. See all past shows and fair booths. (He's Got a Bachelors Degree But I'll Change That) 1949 This gallery shows some of his artwork of pin-up girls and the photos he used as reference. I've Been Spotted (Lasting Impression) 1956 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. Share. Many of the Gillette Elvgren works that are still copyrighted are owned by Brown and Bigelow. Lavender Lovely 1970 French furniture, fine wall paper and screens. Wish You Were Near 1969 Gil Elvgren (1914-1980) was the most important pin-up and glamour artist of the twentieth century. When this is the case, do not pay a premium price for the item. They could easily kindle a twinkle in anyones eye and often had one in their own. 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 . Fit to Kill (I'm Fair Game for Any Hunt! AS GROUNDS FOR THIS PETITION, IT IS ALLEGED THAT: 20. Squirrely Situation 1969 Explore over 425 Million sold for prices with item details and images. Thus, the name Elvgren is most commonly used to describe works of art created by Gillette Elvgren as opposed to works of art created by others. Thus, his trademark rights (if he has any vaid trademark rights), are very limited. The Pin-up girl culture became very popular during the early 20th century and continued well into the 80s and even late 90s. Lucky Dog 1958 Gil Elvgren laminated print. He lived in various locations, and was active from the 1930s to the 1970s. The High Sign 1942 Dow Help Wanted (Pretty Puzzled) 1956 and "ELVGREN" (Stylized) All Yours 1958 A Knotty Problem 1950 Screen Test 1968 Well Built (R-R-Roof!) This is how Clair Fry, art director at Brown & Bigelow, described the artist and man Gil Elvgren in a 1950s Figure Quarterly magazine interview. A Sharp Lookout (Stem to Stern) 1961 Free Wheeling 1937 Dow Contact for price. 1199 Forest Avenue, No. Petitioners' continued and legal use of said mark is being and will be impaired by the continued registration of said mark of Registrant. What Do You Think? Lucky Dog Dow 1944 We are the proud home of the Bunny Yeager archives. Up in Central Park 1950 In the Great American Pin-Up book these titles are numbered and keyed to images. Bio. Wiggins, Pamela. Sheer Nonsense 1953 He's very inspiring,too. Condition. Wait for Me 1950 From the mid 1930s through 1972, Elvgren produced over 500 oil paintings for commercial use, including . Parting Company, 1950. American Beauties (I Hope He Mrs. Me) 1949 From the mid-1930s through 1972, Elvgren produced over 500 paintings of beautiful girls and women, first for the Louis F. Dow and later the Brown and Bigelow calendar companies. Golden Beauty 1957 Share Share . 1946 Grapefruit Moon Gallery, based in Minneapolis MN, specializes in vintage pin up and original illustration art. Real Neat 1956 Sharon 1975 Reel Art Press, Collectors Edition, 2012. Something New 1957 Gil Elvgren's work has been offered at auction multiple times, with realized prices ranging from 60 USD to 286,800 USD, depending on the size and medium of the artwork. Since 2001 the record price for this artist at auction is 286,800 USD for Gay Nymph, sold at Heritage Auctions, New York in 2011. . 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. Louis K. Meisel Gallery. A Grand Slam (April Show'er) 1961 I'm the owner of the original photos and the images were stolen off my ficker account 2 years ago, it's amazing to see how they have traveled over the internet all this time. Therefore, Petitioners allege that Registrant's registered mark does not function to identify Registrant's goods nor distinguish them from goods offered by others. Elvgren painted advertising, illustrations, and pin-up art. I Gave Him the Brush-Off (I Gave This the Brush-Off) 1947 (4,724) Modest Maneuver 1969 A Christmas Eve (Waiting for Santa) 1954 Evening Out (It Will Take More than One Evening Out) 1969 Drawing Attention (Do You Think I Could Draw a Man?) How much is your Gil Elvgren worth? Ticklish Situation 1957 30 24 in | 76.2 61 cm. As will be explained in greater detail below, this person lacks any legal basis to require anyone to take either such action. Billboards and miscellaneous advertisements. In 1937, Gil began painting calendar pin-ups for Louis F. Dow, one of Americas leading publishing companies, during which time he created about 60 pin-up girl works on 22 28 canvas and distinguished them by a printed signature. It is the generic name of all such goods produced and sold by every company or person engaged in such business. Up in the Air (Whooooooosh) 1965 Gil Elvgren American Pin-up girl artist from the late 1930s to the 1970s. See available paintings, works on paper, and prints and multiples for sale and learn about the artist. In a Lather 1952 Budding Out 1968 18. Well Picked (Wading for You) 1965 Petitioner 2 Interested buyers may view pieces by appointment and we are happy to answer any questions you may have. Privacy Policy Designed using Unos. If your Elvgren, oil on canvas measures 28 x 22 inches and no signature- it's most likely from the Louis F. Dow years. I envy Gil Elvgren's talent for capturing the female form on canvass. The Miss Sylvania account adapted The Great American Pin-up to middle America's buttoned up sensibilities. Over time, he completed about 60 canvases, each measuring 28 x 22. During World War II, Elvgrens pin-ups were popular nose art on military aircraft. It's the Jerks (Watch Your Step, Not the Operator) 1948 Doctor, Are All Those Fellows Interns? For the mark(s) Out of the Running (What a Heel!) In 1937, Gil began painting calendar pinups for Louis F. Dow, one of America's leading publishing companies, during which time he created about 60 works. Evidently, he did not retain an attorney to prepare his trademark applications, and he apparently did not consult with an attorney at any point during the course of preparing the applications. More often than not, less than one-quarter to one-third of the value rests with the framed object. And the Wind Blew 1940s Flying High 1952 Fresh Breeze (Catering Wind; Breezy Teas) 1960 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 Wants to Stay Single, But I'd Rather Knot 1948 So from 1945 to 1972 they worked together, producing 100s of pieces using a 30 24 canvas, it is on these a cursive signature can be found. (210) $10.00. All other titles are in parenthesis. Pretty Sharp 1970 Starting in September, 1997, the Registrant began sending threatening emails and faxes, to various companies and individuals engaged in the sale and promotion of Gillette Elvgren reproductions and artwork bearing the artist's signature. 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