Lithographs published by Another Rainbow
In the period 1982 – 2000, Another Rainbow released a total of 26 large lithographs, two medium-sized lithographs and 18 mini-lithographs based on Carl Barks’ oil paintings.
With a few exceptions, all lithographs were published in two main editions. The first of these is called the Regular Edition, which can be identified by the white border surrounding the image, as well as being published in a limited quantity of 345-595 prints.
The second edition is the more exclusive Gold Plate Edition of 100 prints.
This edition is characterized by having an embossed gold border surrounding the image, as well as a gold emblem at the bottom white margin of the lithograph. In addition to the two main editions, some of the lithographs have also been published in special and/or commemorative editions to mark special occasions or anniversaries. These were generally limited to a circulation of 50-100 prints.
Additional copies of a number of the prints were set aside as so-called Foreign Editions, which were intended for publication in countries other than the United States.
The final quantities of these Foreign Editions vary depending on the image and country.
Common to all the Another Rainbow lithographs is the fact that they are hand-signed and numbered by Carl Barks and that they were all accompanied by an identically numbered certificate of authenticity. Below you can see an example of the mini litho entitled Pick and Shovel Laborer in all its various, officially released U.S versions.
Pick and Shovel Laborer Regular Edition
Regular Edition of the mini lithograph from Another Rainbow titled Pick and Shovel Laborer. As with the large lithographs, the Regular Edition of the mini lithograph can be recognized by the white border surrounding the image as well as being limited to 595 prints.
Gold Plate Edition
The gold plate editions can be identified by the embossed gold emblem at the lower left margin. All Gold Plate Edition lithographs feature a gold emblem that relates to the printed image.
All Gold Plate Edition lithographs also feature with the distinctive gold border surrounding the image.
The only exception to this rule is the Till Death Do Us Part lithograph which is the third in the series of lithographs from Another Rainbow, and the first to be printed in a Gold Plate Edition. This lithograph features only the gold embossing, not the gold border.
Top Pick Edition (special edition)
Special edition with the additional title, Top Pick Edition. Printed in 100 copies (with the TP specification in front of the numbering) as well as a gold label affixed at the left of the title.
In the original Disney-licensed frame
Gold Plate Edition in the original Disney-licensed frame, which consists of an aluminum frame in a special gray tone as well as a gray and a red mat.
Figurine Edition
The Figurine Edition lithograph accompanied the porcelain figurine based on the same image. This framing solution is similar to the officially licensed Disney framing with one difference in that the aluminum frame has been replaced with a frame in cherry wood, which was also used for the porcelain figurine’s base. Originally 100 figurines plus 10 APs were produced, but today there are only 62 figures plus the APs.
White Sculpture Edition
With the exception of the 5 Progressive Proof sets, which were also produced of this image, this White Sculpture Edition is the rarest special edition release of this lithograph. This is a set consisting of two lithographs. One signed and numbered print without any color and one with color and embossed gold border, gold emblem and gold foil sticker.
Only 12 such sets were produced along with a few AP, PP, and PR editions.
The Pick and Shovel Laborer lithograph is one of only two lithographs from Another Rainbow produced with a 3D-effect that highlights the details of the image. The second lithograph featuring this 3D-effect is the mini lithograph titled ‘A Christmas Trimming’ which also exists in this special White Sculpture Edition.
The original Certificate of Authenticity for Pick and Shovel Laborer
We offer a huge selection of Another Rainbow’s lithographs, which you can find here.
If you are looking for our current selection of the Pick and Shovel Laborer lithos, we have a regular edition copy of the lithograph available here.
We also have one of the rare figurine editions available, which you can find here.
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