Up for sale is an authentic, original early-1990s (circa 1991) vintage print clipping featuring the iconic artwork "Buttercup" by the acclaimed pin-up and erotic illustrator Olivia De Berardinis, originally published in a fine-art publication. This striking, high-concept illustration beautifully emphasizes the artist's signature blending of classic Edwardian fashion elegance with provocative modern boudoir style, showcasing her milestone collaboration with regular modeling muse Rhonda Ridley.
The campaign theme outlines the composition's rich visual textures, highlighting an oversized picture hat crafted from intricate black floral lace that perfectly frames the subject's voluminous platinum blonde curls. The presentation coordinates a delicate, semi-sheer black lace garter-belt teddy bodysuit paired seamlessly with matching opera-length floral lace gloves and sheer black thigh-high stockings. The layout utilizes a soft, minimalist neutral cream background and a subtle vertical border framing to elevate the fluid, curved posture of the model, employing soft airbrushed lighting to evoke a clean, museum-quality high-art aesthetic.
A superb piece of pin-up and alternative luxury lingerie fashion illustration history from a peak era of independent airbrush art, perfect for fans of Olivia De Berardinis, classic fine art collectors, bedroom wall art, or vintage print archives.
Format: Original full-colour page meticulously saved from a vintage fine art publication.
*Please note:* As is typical with vintage magazine pages from this era, the sheet may show minor edge wear, staple marks, or light toning from age along the borders. Furthermore, due to the high-intensity backlit scanning process used for these listing photos, the text or image from the opposite side of the page may show through slightly in the picture. This reverse-side print is not prominently visible under normal lighting or once framed with a dark backing board. Please check the photos carefully to confirm exact condition details.