Bidspirit auction | Roger Kastel Offset Lithograph Time

Roger Kastel Offset Lithograph Time Magazine Cover Jaws - Roger Kastel (American, 1931–2023). Plaque-mounted Time magazine cover from the June 23, 1975 issue, featuring the promotional artwork for the film Jaws. The piece consists of an offset lithographic magazine cover laminated onto a wooden plaque with a faux-wood grain finish and a gold-toned beveled inner border. Printed signature in the lower right corner reads Kastel. Kastel created the iconic original artwork used for the theatrical poster for Jaws, depicting a great white shark rising toward a swimmer and helping establish the film's instantly recognizable visual identity. Frame: 13 3/4” H x 11” W x 3/4” D. From the personal collection of Peter Benchley (American, 1940–2006), acclaimed author of Jaws, accomplished diver, and prominent advocate for ocean and shark conservation.