Push Pin Studios Appraisal

Push Pin Studios Anniversary Poster 'Push Pin Moves' (1970)

This is a vintage offset lithograph promotional poster titled 'Push Pin Moves,' designed in 1970 to celebrate the move of Push Pin Studios to a new location in Manhattan. The artwork is a signature example of the playful, eclectic style of Milton Glaser or Seymour Chwast, founders of the influential studio. The graphic features a stylized, patterned wingtip shoe with a brown snakeskin-like texture, white and blue brogue detailing, and vibrant multi-colored laces. The laces extend upward in a serpentine fashion against the backdrop of a black trouser leg. The composition is set against a split tan and off-white background with a modern sans-serif typeface at the top. Fine print at the bottom credits 'Push Pin Studios, Inc.' and lists the new address at 67 Irving Place, New York 10003 with the accompanying telephone number. The print displays crisp color saturation with minimal visible fading or foxing. There are no obvious tears or folds visible in the digital capture, though minor edge wear consistent with a 50-year-old paper ephemera item may be present under closer inspection. As noted in the context, this piece is signed by the artist, which significantly elevates its status from a standard commercial reprint to a collectible fine art graphic. The craftsmanship reflects the high-quality commercial printing standards of the late Mid-Century Modern era.