\"Prey for Mercy\" - John Shaw For Sale

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John D. Shaw has pursued his art and graphics career since 1985. Born in 1961, this native of Carson City, Nevada has always maintained an interest in creating both fine and commercial art. As an illustrator, Shaw has created artwork for a variety of clients such as Lucasfilms Ltd., Kellogg\'s, Major League Baseball, Coast Federal Bank of California, etc.

Shaw\'s work took a major new emphasis in 1993, when he began creating paintings with an historical aviation theme. With special attention to the World War II era, his depictions of these aircraft, people and their missions have won national awards.

Each limited-edition lithograph is an actual piece of documented history bearing MULTIPLE ORIGINAL SIGNATURES of some of America\'s most celebrated aviation heroes. Names from World War II\'s most famous groups, such as The Flying Tigers, Band of Brothers Doolittle\'s Tokyo Raiders, The Black Sheep Squadron, Tuskegee Airmen, American \'Eagle\' Squadrons and Mercury Astronauts, personally endorse each of these collectible and valuable pieces of history.

All Editions have an Image Area of 22.5\" X 33\"
Main Edition-Includes b/w pilot portraits of Franz Stigler & Charles Brown - 500 in edition
Artist Proof-Signed by artist, includes original Franz Stigler autograph & pilot portraits
Publisher Proof-Includes Stigler autograph, pilot portraits, & \"Long First Mission\" companion print
Special Digital Archive Edition-Satin paper giclée w/ printed B-17 & Bf109 remarque - includes all items in above editions

Canvas Giclee-23.5\" x 40” : custom embellished

\"Prey for Mercy\"
B-17 pilot Charlie Brown & his crew were certain they’d not live to see Christmas 1943…Luftwaffe ace Franz Stigler watched in amazement as this easy prey limped overhead, just as his Bf-109 had been refueled and rearmed. This 3rd kill for him in such a short period of time would certainly win him the coveted Knight’s Cross. The prospect was so easy… But upon reaching his helpless foe, would he claim the prize? Or would his conscience demand that he answer a Higher Call?
In one of the most inspiring stories to spring from the horrors of World War II, this honorable man’s decision to show mercy to his enemy would one day yield rewards far greater than any his country could bestow- the lives of many men & their grandchildren, and friendship with a one-time for which would equal that of his own brother.
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Some print editions include the rare original signature of Luftwaffe ace Franz Stigler.

All Limited Edition prints are signed and numbered (S/N) by the artist and include a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited Edition prints are restricted to a certain number. For example, if 400 prints are made from an original painting, once they’re gone, that’s it. There is no limit to the number of open edition prints of a particular painting. That’s why Limited Edition prints are more expensive — and more valuable to collectors — than \"open\" edition. Rare objects are more valuable.An Artist’s Proof (AP), generally, is the first 10% of the Limited Edition prints that come off the press. If the Limited Edition is 400 s/n, there would be 40 APs. This status is noted on the print. Collectors prefer APs because their value increases even more than a Limited Edition as time goes by.AllLimited Edition artwork issubject to availability at time of order. Although seller strives to remain current as to inventory, seller reserves the right to cancel a sale if item is no longer available at time of purchase.
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