Butch Wandy Abstract Art 6 Signed AP Original Slides Portfolio Dalí/Warhol Assoc For Sale

Butch Wandy Abstract Art 6 Signed AP Original Slides Portfolio Dalí/Warhol Association

"Micro-Prismatic Images".

* Artist: Joseph P. "Butch" Wandy (1941–2023)

* Type: Photography / Mixed Media Estate Collection

* Production Technique: Micro-Prismatic Imaging (In-Camera Abstract Effects)

* Features: Limited Edition Prints, Artist's Proofs (A/P), Signed, Original Photographic Slides Included

* Region of Origin: Connecticut, USA

* Time Period Manufactured: 1990–1999

DESCRIPTION:

An Extraordinary Fine Art & Photographic Estate Archive: The Micro-Prismatic Work of Joseph "Butch" Wandy (1941–2023)

Up for absolute sale is a highly significant, original collection of late-20th-century abstract photography from the estate of renowned Connecticut artist Joseph "Butch" Wandy. An elected member of the Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA), Wandy’s innovative work was celebrated for its complete avoidance of digital manipulation, achieving vibrant, geometric, and cosmic color arrays entirely in-camera.

The Artist & Historical Pedigree:

Before pioneering his fine-art methods, Butch Wandy worked intimately with the icons of 20th-century modern art. He directly collaborated on major projects with Salvador Dalí, Andy Warhol, and Roy Lichtenstein. Notably, Dalí personally validated Wandy’s distinct chromatic vision, famously declaring of his color work, "He has the eye." This specific micro-prismatic series was recently honored in a major solo exhibition at the Art Museum at the University of Saint Joseph.

What is Included in this Archive:

* 6 Large Fine Art Exhibition Prints:

* Approximate dimensions: 11" x 14" (standard framing size).

* Highly premium editions featuring original hand-signed signatures by Butch Wandy.

* Includes rare "A/P" (Artist’s Proofs) and tightly limited runs (e.g., numbered 2/12).

* Stunning high-gloss, deep-contrast finishes featuring a spectrum of neon reds, electric blues, auroral greens, and prismatic fractals.

* The Original Kodachrome / Fuji Master Slides & Contact Sheets:

* Features the actual transparent film slides used to create these final gallery works.

* Includes the hand-labeled master slide for his famous piece, "Mandala" (Dated 1996), marked with exact print dimensions and orientation notes.

* Complete with analog darkroom contact sheets showing the artist's sequence and framing selections.

Condition:

The prints are in excellent, gallery-ready condition with crisp edges and vibrant color retention. They have been meticulously stored in protective archival sleeves. Slides are crisp, clean, and legibly hand-notated by the artist.

Collector’s Note:

This is an incredibly rare opportunity to acquire a cohesive, self-contained artist archive. It is ideal for mid-century or contemporary art collectors, regional museums, academic art history departments, or fine art investors looking to preserve a piece of 20th-century experimental photography history. His collection is in university of Saint Joseph and Uconn Medical Center.

"Micro-Prismatic Images". Rather than using digital manipulation or retouching, he developed a proprietary camera technique in which he photographed light patterns directly through backlit sheets of decorative plastic embossed with thousands of microscopic lenses.The Subject: As written on the bottom of the slide, this particular piece is titled "MANDALA," representing the geometric, kaleidoscope-like colorful explosion seen through the center glass.Fun Fact: Early in his career, Wandy worked with art printing companies producing collaborative lithographs for legendary masters like Salvador Dalí, Andy Warhol, and Roy Lichtenstein. According to Wandy, during a color selection meeting in 1972, Dalí turned to his business manager and famously remarked that Wandy "has the eye". His vibrant micro-prismatic collections have been featured in solo exhibitions, including a major showcase at the Art Museum at the University of Saint Joseph.