Welcome to the official Al Hirschfeld Foundation Shop, featuring artwork from his remarkable nine-decade career. All proceeds from this shop directly benefit the non-profit Al Hirschfeld Foundation and its mission to promote interest in the theater and dramatic arts by supporting not-for-profit museums, libraries, theaters and similar cultural institutions. The Foundation fulfills its mission by making grants to such organizations, by mounting exhibitions of Hirschfeld’s artworks and by presenting live programs as benefits for theaters across the country.

The fine art seen here are rare artist’s proofs of Hirschfeld’s hand signed limited edition lithographs and etchings. For many years these prints were in the artist’s studio close to his barber chair and drawing table. In any Hirschfeld limited edition of prints, a small number of additional prints (frequently 10% of the edition size, for example an edition of 100 may have 10 artist proofs) were marked “artist’s proof” (A/P) and were kept by Hirschfeld. It was these artist’s proofs that Hirschfeld would loan to exhibitions, or give or sell to museums, patrons and friends. Because the number of artist’s proofs from any edition is small, they are highly collectible, and can appreciate as much, if not faster, than prints in the regular edition. Each print was hand-signed by the artist and numbered and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from The Al Hirschfeld Foundation. Quantities are extremely limited. Prices subject to change without notice.