Bryan Moon: Great Expectations Print | AP 53/99 | Near Mint Never Framed
Bryan Moon: Great Expectations Print | AP 53/99 | Near Mint
Technical Details
Artist: Bryan Moon (1928–2015)
Title: Great Expectations
Year Published: 1997
Edition: Limited Edition Artist Proof (AP)
Edition Number: 53/99 Artist Proof
Publisher: Hadley House
Medium: Fine Art Lithograph
Image Size: 15"h x 20-3/4"w
Paper Size: 19-3/4"h x 25-1/4"w
Condition: Near Mint; New Old Stock (Never Framed). Note: Minor oxidation around edges on verso and a minor half-moon handling crease on bottom edge (visible on verso only).
Artwork Description
"Great Expectations" is a quintessential example of Bryan Moon’s celebrated whimsical style. This vibrant composition features a charm of nine inquisitive cats exploring a row of rural mailboxes, blending meticulous detail with a playful, narrative-driven charm. Moon’s ability to imbue his animal subjects with distinct "human" personalities is on full display here, making it a standout piece for collectors of animal-themed fine art and Americana. Published by Hadley House in 1997, this specific print is a rare Artist Proof from a small edition of only 99, offering a higher level of exclusivity than the standard limited edition run.
Artist Bio
Bryan Moon was a British-born American artist whose career spanned from high-level corporate advertising to world-renowned wildlife and whimsical painting. A former Vice President of Northwest Airlines, Moon dedicated himself fully to art in 1987, gaining fame for his "anthropomorphic" depictions of cats and dogs. His work is characterized by a "living the experience" philosophy—he famously spent time in Africa to study big cats before translating those instincts into his domestic subjects. While widely loved for his humor, Moon was a highly respected technical artist whose "serious" works reside in the permanent collections of the U.S. Air Force Academy and the Royal Air Force Museum.
Provenance and Authentication
We provide a 100% Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity for this work. This print was acquired from a retired North Carolina frame shop in February/March 2026 is new and has never been framed. A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) from the publisher, Hadley House, is included with the purchase.
Inquiry & Shipping
Shipping: Ships rolled in a heavy-duty shipping tube.
Inquiries: Please contact SecondMoonshot for high-resolution images of the art, edition numbering, and documentation.
Framing available upon request.
