This is the same pride of ownership you feel whether you are buying a painting worth thousands of dollars or a Cleworth enhanced lithograph. Harold Cleworth, the “painter laureate of the car” is world renowned and his work is admired, appreciated and collected by many famous car enthusiasts. A Cleworth enhanced lithograph is a truly a piece of fine art created by one of the most respected and best known automotive artists in the world. These pieces are called “enhanced lithographs” because once the lithograph is created the artist or a trained associate will retouch the work, giving it a depth that a typical lithograph does not possess. Owning a Cleworth enhanced lithograph is a great opportunity to expand your art collection and the time to get one has come.

Born in England, Harold Cleworth grew up learning art in the industrial area of northern England, drawing and painting heavy machinery. His natural talent was recognized with his acceptance into the prestigious Manchester College of Art. After graduating from Manchester, he moved to London and worked for Decca Records; his artwork gracing the covers of such new artists as the Rolling Stones and The Who.

After a chance meeting with some Americans in London, he made his decision to pursue a career creating automotive art; shortly thereafter, Cleworth moved to San Francisco. After a time of struggle when Cleworth actually traded his originals for rent, he received a commission from San Francisco car dealer Richard Rubin. The commission was for three pieces, one of which would be his now famous Mercedes Gullwing with its signature gull wing doors wide open. This effort opened the doors of opportunity for Cleworth. From his humble beginnings as an automotive artist, Cleworth’s art has become a prized possession.

Of course, works such as these are in great demand. Cleworth typically produces only a few originals each year, and this limits the number of new items available. As the prices of Cleworth’s automotive art climb, a Cleworth enhanced lithograph will be considered a very valuable investment piece as well.

Because of his world-wide fame, Cleworth originals are rarely on the open market and when sold, garner incredible sums of money. It is a similar situation with a Cleworth enhanced lithograph. A Cleworth enhanced lithograph is likely to be found only in the hands of collectors or art investors. It is possible to find a Cleworth enhanced lithograph for sale by an investor. Pieces such as these will continue to rise in value; many of his limited edition prints have increased by 800% or more since their introduction.

These beautiful works of art will proudly enhance any art collection. Such pieces are not available every day and an art collector or investor who loves the beauty of automobiles will not want to miss the chance to obtain fine art like a Cleworth enhanced lithograph at such a reasonable price. Whether you love Ferraris or you are looking to add to your art collection, the opportunity is available for you to own a Cleworth enhanced lithograph.