Wayne Thiebaud 'Culinary Carnival' Exhibition Poster

This is a framed exhibition poster for 'The 4th Annual Culinary Carnival,' featuring a reprographic print of Wayne Thiebaud’s oil painting 'Hors d'oeuvres.' The central image depicts a characteristic Thiebaud still-life: a circular platter of hors d'oeuvres, including grapes, radish slices, and crackers, rendered with thick, impasto-style brushwork in a palette of cream, blue, pink, and deep purple. Below the artwork, descriptive text identifies the venue as the Trade Show Center in San Francisco and the dates as October 17th and 18th. Notably, the poster appears to bear a hand-signed signature 'Thiebaud' with a small heart to the right of the printed name. The paper shows visible signs of aging and wear including noticeable undulation (waving) across the surface, indicating past exposure to moisture or improper mounting. Small dark spots, possibly foxing or debris, are visible near the bottom edge. It is housed in a decorative, dark wood-tone frame with a beaded inner liner. The poster is a significant piece of ephemera for collectors of Bay Area Figurative Movement artists, particularly given the apparent original signature by the artist.