Edward Kasper Original 1969 (Sports Illustrated) 3 Dimensional Art

Here's all the info I can find so far :

36" x 48" Edward Kasper Original 1969 3 Dimensional Signed Art painted on hood of a car - 35 pounds. Commissioned for Sports Illustrated article called 'Passions Wheels' in October 20th, 1969 issue.

- Originally sold in 1969 to Mario Andretti for $5500

- Then went to Paul Newman's collection.

- Ended up in the Hilton family collection in Santa Barbara, CA, where it was sold as part of a private family collection.

- Found this year (2014) in a foreclosed storage locker here in Santa Barbara, CA.

Info at www.onekingslane.com/product/12844/1519179

also at www.worthpoint.com/classifieds/edward-kasper-original-1969-3-dimensional-art-ra

under Edward Kasper original 1969

described as 'Three dimensional original signed piece is a unique art painted on the hood of a race car. Kasper adopted this tecnique from Art Director Richard Gangel, who invented a process in which he coated sheets of anodized aluminum with acrylic lacquers. This impress Kasper, who adapted it when Gangel assigned him to illustrate an article on hydroplane racer Bill Muncey" 

Also "From an auto graveyard he got pieces of steel that he torch-cut to represent the 'trueness and ugliness' of a glossy sport's basic materials and to suggest the love it takes to give them beauty"

I've sent off info for a few appraisals, but haven't heard back yet and curious to know it's present day value. $5500 it sold for in '69 is 36K by the inflation calculator. Artist died in 1997. please let me know what you think! Thanks.

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