Fine Art Originals, Paintings & Prints 720
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A HUGE collection of very desirable Fine Art Originals, Paintings, Sculptures, Limited Edition Prints and Art Glass, many signed and framed, all priced at a fraction of Retail Gallery pricing.
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HENRI MATISSE Juin 50 Litho Poster ART PRINT Signed
Lot # 10100 (Sale Order: 1 of 554)
Here is a beautiful lithograph print by one of the most famous artists of the 20th century, Henri Matisse. The gorgeous, signed print entitled "101 Nights (Juin '50)" is an exhibition poster created by the artist. The artwork is typical of Matisse's mature style in its use of forms which appear to be cut-out of paper. Flattened areas of color also mark the artist's technique, which he had developed over the course of many decades. Title: "101 Nights (Juin '50)" Lithograph Image size: 12 3/8 inches x 32 1/2 inches Signed with date in plate by the artist Bright and fresh; never mounted, matted or framed Certificate of Authenticity French artist Henri Matisse (1869-1954) was one of the most well known and loved artists of the 20th century. Matisse was most recognized as a painter, but he also worked as a sculptor and printmaker. During the 1920s, Matisse was recognized as a "Fauve" (literally, "wild beast"), a designation for artists of the time who used bright, intense coloring in their painting.
Tom Fritz BOB WIRE Harley Motorcycle Art Print Large
Lot # 10101 (Sale Order: 2 of 554)
Here is a wonderful limited edition fine art print by the popular motorcycle artist Tom Fritz: Title: "Bob Wire" Giclée on paper 24 × 36 Signed and numbered from a limited edition of 100 plus 15 APs Excellent condition; never mounted, matted or framed Certificate of Authenticity Tom Fritz, a talented and versatile painter from Newbury Park, California, received his Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University Northridge. He worked for over 20 years for a major defense/aerospace corporation as the staff artist, and as a successful freelance commercial illustrator. In 1999, Fritz completed a four-piece commission for Harley-Davidson Motor Company, which depicts the history of the Harley-Davidson motorcycles in America in their early years. The finished paintings today are in the corporate collection of Harley-Davidson. His talents have been widely acclaimed and his work can be found in many private and corporate collections around the world. SPECIAL SHIPPING NOTE: This print will be shipped rolled in a heavy duty mailing tube.
Chuck Close Nude Figures Doctors Portrait Photo Print
Lot # 10102 (Sale Order: 3 of 554)
This is an untitled print of a pregnant woman and male nude by Chuck Close. The lifelike detail is quite impressive, and needs to appreciated in person. Artist: Chuck Close Title: Untitled (Doctors of the World) Date: 2001 Medium: Pigmented digital output from daguerreotype Signed and numbered from an edition of 100 Size: 14 7/8" x 24 1/4" Condition: Excellent Retail gallery price 3,500 USD Certificate of Authenticity included Chuck Close often shoots faces, so it's interesting here that he chose to focus on the torsos, making this portrait a rather different one for him, but still with his signature impact. Chuck Close (1940- ) is widely known for his Photo-Realism in the Pop Art style. His early inspiration was a painter, Jackson Pollock, who inspired his own painting. His art training included a B.F.A. and M.F.A. degree with highest honors from Yale University, as well as a Fulbright Scholarship. His subjects for photographs often included people he knew, and he depicted everything with stark realism. His work has appeared in numerous exhibitions around the world, and can be found in many public and private collections. He has influenced generations of photographers, and remains an extremely popular artist to this day.
Jan Peter Tripp KINSEY MEETS MAN RAY S/N Art Print
Lot # 10103 (Sale Order: 4 of 554)
Here is a signed, limited edition art print by well-known artist Jan Peter Tripp: Title: "Kinsey Meets Man Ray" 1989 Drypoint with hand-coloring 21-3/8 × 27¼ Signed Numbered from a limited edition of 95, of which 50 are hand-colored (shown) Excellent condition; never mounted, matted or framed Certificate of Authenticity The photo-realist style of Jan Peter Tripp's brilliant etchings and paintings is the direct result of Tripp's superb technical talents and of the special experiential relationship nurtured between artist and subject. Tripp lives for his art, once spending several months at an insane asylum before rendering its patients on canvas. This commitment accounts for the honesty and heightened realism of the work. Jan Peter Tripp was born in Oberstdof, West Germany in 1945. Between 1967 and 1970, he attended the Stuttgart Art Academy after which he studied under Rudolf Hausner at the Vienna Art Academy, from 1970 until 1972. . Numerous museum shows have featured Tripp's work, including the Goethe Institute in Paris and in Toulouse; The State Gallery Peschkenhaus in Moers, West Germany; the State Gallery of Biberach, West Germany; Museum Amersfort in Holland; Museum of Warsaw in Poland, and the Montreal Museum in Canada. The artist lives and works in France.
The Boat House Central Park LeRoy Neiman LE Art Print
Lot # 10104 (Sale Order: 5 of 554)
Here's a beautiful signed limited edition serigraph by America's most famous celebrity, sports and lifestyle artist, LeRoy Neiman: Title: "The Boat House — Central Park" 2003 Signed by the artist Image size: 28 × 37&farc12; Limited edition of 420 numbered impressions; 84 APs; 8PPs Excellent condition; never mounted, matted or framed Certificate of Authenticity An welcome addition to any collection or décor!
Jeanette Pasin Sloan LA TERAZZA Signed Lithograph
Lot # 10105 (Sale Order: 6 of 554)
Featured here is a complex and stimulating Signed Lithograph by artist Jeanette Pasin Sloan. In this work, titled La Terazza , Sloan succumbs a seemingly well composed still life to optical fantasy and ornate illusionism. By doing so, Sloan's work is at once familiar and customary and yet beguiling and confounding. Artist: Jeanette Pasin Sloan Title: La Terazza Date: 1987 Medium: Lithography Signed by the Artist Numbered from a Limited Edition of 125 Image Dimensions: 15½ × 19⅞ inches Sheet Dimensions: 22 inches × 27 inches Condition of Image: Excellent Certificate of Authenticity Included Jeanette Pasin Sloan was born in Chicago in 1946. She graduated from Marymount College, Tarrytown, New York, and received an MFA in graphic arts from the University of Chicago. Sloan's style is characterized by Western inspired composed still lifes infused with an Op Art sensibility and an affinity for illusinistic decadence. Featured in group shows and numerous solo exhibitions throughout her career, Sloan's art is held in the permanent collections of many important public and prestigious private collections including The Art Institute of Chicago; Cleveland Museum of Art; Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C; Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. and many others. A work by Jeanette Pasin Sloan would be a notable addition to any contemporary art collection — this is not a piece to miss!!
Jiang Tie Feng Signed Art Print Blossoming Flowers
Lot # 10106 (Sale Order: 7 of 554)
This is a print by Chinese Yunnan School artist Jiang Tie Feng. This scene portrays flowers in bloom, and a figure reclining. There is an abundance of intersecting lines, obscuring some of the flowers, and making everything look a little like stained glass, especially with the bright colors. Artist: Jiang Tie Feng Title: "Blossoming Flowers" Medium: Silkscreen on paper Signature: Signed by the artist in pencil, lower right Edition: Artist's proof, numbered 18/75 in pencil, lower left; Deluxe Edition, original plates have been destroyed Publisher: Fingerhut Sheet size: 43 x 44 inches Condition: Very good; some light creasing at the top edges, and minor tear under signature- readily matted out; has been stored rolled Certificate of Authenticity: From Fine Art Showcase This is a vivid and wonderful Tie Feng that you can just get lost in. Biography: Jiang Tie Feng (1938) was born in Ningbo, China. He showed an interest in art as a child, and his mother encouraged his pursuits. He went on to study at the prestigious Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing learning from the master artist Huang Yong-yu. He graduated in 1964 at the beginning of the cultural revolution. The Chinese Government hired him to produce"Socialist Realism" propaganda, and one of his posters of a red-faced Chairman Mao became quite famous. The new regime would not allow for his artistic expressions, however, so he and two other artists, He Neng and Liu Shaohui, Jiang formed a school that became known as the "Yunnan School." In 1983, Jiang came to the US and began teaching art at the University of Southern California, in their cultural exchange program. His art was noticed by American galleries, and he became quite popular. His paintings are full of
Janet Fish Tropical Still Life Silkscreen Fruit Print
Lot # 10107 (Sale Order: 8 of 554)
This delightful tropical print is by Realist painter and printmaker, Janet Fish. Starfruits, mangoes, and bananas are the focus here, and they're done with a lushness you can almost taste. Artist: Janet Fish Title: Tropical Still Life Date: 1992 Medium: Screenprint Signed Edition size: 75 Size: 35 x 42" Condition: Excellent Retail gallery price 4,000 USD Certificate of Authenticity included This tropical fruit print will brighten up any room, especially if it's a kitchen or dining area. Janet Fish (US, b. 1938) was one of the first women artists to receive her MFA from Yale University in 1963. At her first exhibit solo show in 1971 her work sold out before the opening. Her exhibitions include: The Art Institute of Chicago, 1972 and 1974; The Whitney Museum of American Art, 1973; Brooklyn Museum, 1976; Isetan Museum, Tokyo, 1985, National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington D.C., 1991, The American Academy of Arts and Letters, 1994. She was also included in "Making Their Mark: Women Artists Move Into the Mainstream," Cincinnati Art Museum, 1989. Her works appear in the collections of The Cleveland Museum of Art, The Dallas Museum of Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and The Whitney Museum of American Art.
Jose Luis Cuevas Intolerance Suite Etching Marques
Lot # 10108 (Sale Order: 9 of 554)
Offered here is one of the six etchings from José-Luis Cuevas famed Intolerance Suite . Cuevas played a pivotal role in Latin America's drawing and printmaking renaissance of the sixties and seventies and is most often associated with Latin America's neo-figurative movement, with Fernando Botero and Antonio Segu. Artist: Jose Luis Cuevas Title: Intolerance Suite, Justina y El Marques de Sade Date: 1989 From a suite of 6 etchings Medium: Aquatint and dry point etching Signed and numbered from an edition of 50 Size: 29 3/4" x 46 7/8" Condition: Excellent Retail gallery price 2,000 USD Certificate of Authenticity included With large abstract forms and contrasts in light, this is a fantastic etching. José-Luis Cuevas (Mexico, b. 1933), has had solo exhibitions in museums and galleries throughout the world including the San Francisco Museum of Art; the Museo de Arte Moderno, Mexico City; Museo de Arte Contemporaneo, Caracas; Phoenix Art Museum, Arizona; Musée d'Art Moderne, Paris;. His work was included in prestigious exhibits such as Four Masters of Line: Jose Luis Cuevas, Alexander Calder, Stuart Davis, and Morris Graves , Musee de la Napoule, France, 1957; and in The Emergent Decade , Cornell University and Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, 1965. Among his many awards are First International Prize for Drawing, Biennial of Sao Paulo, 1959; First Prize, International Black and White Exhibition, Lugano, Switzerland, 1962; First International Prize for Printmaking, Triennial of Graphic Arts, New Delhi, India, 1968; First Prize, III Latin American Print Biennial, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1977. Cuevas was awarded the National Prize for Fine Arts in Mexico in 1981 and r
Azoulay Signed LE Art Print Duke Galloping Horse
Lot # 10109 (Sale Order: 10 of 554)
This is a horse print by artist Guillaume Azoulay. Portrayed here is a galloping horse, a subject that Azoulay was fond of. The carefully executed lines give a fluid movement to the horses' muscular forms. The bright colors suggest the emotional intensity of a race horse. Artist: Guillaume Azoulay Title: "Duke" Medium: Silkscreen with gold leaf on paper Signature: Signed by the artist in pencil, lower right Edition: Numbered from an edition of 375 (you will receive either 180 or 181) Year: 2005 Sheet size: 37 x 45 inches Condition: Excellent; note- this print has been stored rolled Certificate of Authenticity: From Fine Art Showcase Azoulay has created an abstract work that still stays true to the form of the magnificent galloping horse. Please note that the gold leaf is quite reflective, as the photos show Guillaume Azoulay (Morocco, b. 1949) is a self taught artist who began selling his artwork by the age of thirteen. His style developed into one of impeccable detail and fluid forms. He treats forms as undulating landscapes, while light is translated as beams. He has since held major exhibits in Rome, Copenhagen, Monte Carlo, Reno, Paris, Tel-Aviv and many other cities. In 1978 two of his works were accepted into the permanent collection of the Louvre Museum in Paris, making the self-taught artist the youngest artist to be accepted in the permanent archives of that prestigious museum. His works are found in the collections of former President Ronald Reagan, Francois Mitterand, the late Anwar Sadat, King Hassan II of Morocco, the late Prince Rainier and Prince Karim Aga Khan.
FRAMED Bernard Buffet Print UNTITLED Lithograph Ltd Ed
Lot # 10110 (Sale Order: 11 of 554)
Shown here is an original, limited edition lithograph by renowned 20th century artist, Bernard Buffet. This untitled print displays Buffet's characteristic graphic view of the world complete with vibrant colors and liberal use of dark outline. This piece comes handsomely matted and framed for your convenience. Title: Untitled Medium: Lithograph on paper Image Size: 20 inches x 25 inches Frame Size: 35.5 inches x 41.5 inches Condition of Image: Excellent Condition of Frame: Very good, some nicks and scratches consistent with age. Ready to hang Certificate of Authenticity issued by Midwest Estate Buyers About the artist: The French painter Bernard Buffet (1928-1999) studied at the ecole des Beaux-Arts (1944-45) where his work came to the attention of Francis Gruber. A critical success almost immediately, he was the joint winner, together with Bernard Lorjou, of the Prix de la Critique in 1948. Committed to realistic art, rather than abstract, his joined the group Homme-Temoin in 1949. A highlight of a career with many honors was the opening of a museum dedicated to his work near Mishima, Japan in 1973.
Lunzen Signed Print Dignity Woman Abstract Art
Lot # 10111 (Sale Order: 12 of 554)
This print is by the artist Lunzen. The woman here is highly abstract, with hints of Picasso. You can also see Lunzen's multi media technique, originally done with pasted on gold patterned foil. The composition is quiet and reflective, and the colors dreamy. Artist: Lunzen Title: "Dignity" Medium: Silkscreen on paper Signature: Signed by the artist in gold paint pen, lower right Edition: Numbered 330/398 in gold paint pen, lower left; master screens have been destroyed Sheet size: 26 x 37 inches Condition: Excellent Certificate of Authenticity: From Fine Art Showcase This is a terrific portrait of a dignified woman, with fantastic colors that only Lunzen could do. Biography: Lunzen (1965- ) was born in Malaysia with a name meaning "peaceful meditation" or "harmony and happiness." This turned out to be the perfect name for him, as these qualities revealed themselves in his artwork. Lunzen began painting at the age of eight, and has since remained mostly self taught. His influences have been artists from the East and West, including: Bei-Hong, Chang, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and Marc Chagall. This translated into a fusion of styles, and compositions of rainbow colors, and neo-cubist forms. After traveling through the U.S., Lunzen now resides back in Malaysia, and continues his art, believing it to be an inspiration for world peace. He has received numerous awards, including the Malaysia National Arts Competition, and Emerald City Classic in Kansas. His art is widely cherished and collected throughout the world.
Signed LE Art Print ALEX KATZ Bright Light North Land
Lot # 10112 (Sale Order: 13 of 554)
Showcased here is a limited edition silkscreen print, hand-signed by the very famous artist, Alex Katz. This print entitled "Bright Light", was produced in 1990 as part of a 3-woodcut triptych called "Northern Landscapes". With its spare imagery and extremely limited palette, "Bright Lights" demonstrates Katz's ability to cycle between abstract and more realistic artwork. Title: "Bright Light" 1990 Silkscreen taken from original woodcut triptych "Northern Landscapes" Image size: 12 inches x 17 7/8 inches Hand Signed by the artist Numbered from a limited edition of 100 Bright and fresh; never mounted, matted or framed Certificate of Authenticity Alex Katz's work is in the public collections of The Museum of Modern Art and The Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), The Tate Gallery (London), Nationalgalerie (Berlin), and the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden (Washington, D.C.), as well as in many prestigious private collections throughout the world. His work, characterized by color, space, scale and simplification has been written about extensively and he's an acknowledged force in contemporary American art.
Neiman Mark McGwire DOUBLE SIGNED LE Sports Art Print
Lot # 10113 (Sale Order: 14 of 554)
This handsome and exciting signed limited edition serigraph by famous American artist LeRoy Neiman is also autographed by it's famous subject, baseball's legendary Mark McGwire: 1999 Sold out almost immediately Autographed edition (prints signed by the artist and autographed by McGwire) of 509 26½ × 40 Retail gallery price is $10,500 Certificate of Authenticity
Tom Fritz BOB WIRE Harley Motorcycle Art Print Small
Lot # 10114 (Sale Order: 15 of 554)
Offered here is an exciting limited edition fine art print by the popular motorcycle artist Tom Fritz: Title: "Bob Wire" Giclée on paper 15 × 22 Signed and numbered from a limited edition of 90 plus 10 APs Excellent condition; never mounted, matted or framed Certificate of Authenticity Tom Fritz, a talented and versatile painter from Newbury Park, California, received his Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University Northridge. He worked for over 20 years for a major defense/aerospace corporation as the staff artist, and as a successful freelance commercial illustrator. In 1999, Fritz completed a four-piece commission for Harley-Davidson Motor Company, which depicts the history of the Harley-Davidson motorcycles in America in their early years. The finished paintings today are in the corporate collection of Harley-Davidson. His talents have been widely acclaimed and his work can be found in many private and corporate collections around the world. SPECIAL SHIPPING NOTE: This print will be shipped rolled in a heavy duty mailing tube.
Ken Keeley 20TH CENTURY NEWSSTAND Art Mixed Media Frame
Lot # 10115 (Sale Order: 16 of 554)
Shown here is a unique piece of artwork created by renowned American artist, Ken Keeley. This work, entitled: "20th Century Newsstand" is a mixed media piece utilizing various collage elements to form an almost 3D effect. In this work, Keeley has juxtaposed various figures of 20th century pop culture and placed them within a newsstand setting. This is the first piece of artwork done in this particular style by Keeley that we have seen. Many pop culture icons are represented here including New Yorker and Rolling Stone magazines, Marlon Brando, Elvis, Marilyn Monroe, Michael Jordan, Mickey Mouse, Charlie Chaplin, JFK, Winston Churchill, a Hershey's candy bar wrapper, and much, much more! Keeley's process: The figures have been culled from various newspaper headlines and magazine covers and were then painstakingly reproduced in a smaller format by Keeley. Keeley then took the individual reproductions and collaged the pieces into the setting by floating them with clips and other devices. The result is an overlap effect, which gives the piece an overall feeling of reality. This piece has been framed and measures 34.5 inches x 50 inches overall. Image size is approximately 24 inches x 39 inches. A handsome mat encloses the collage to give the piece a shadow box-like effect. The piece is in very good condition. It is a little loose in the back by the upper left corner. The heavy wood frame is also in very good condition with some minor nicks and normal wear. The piece is ready for hanging. This unique and unusual work of art could be yours today! ARTIST BIO:Ken Keeley is an American artist who is recognized as a leader in superrealism. Keeley resides in Florida and works out of a large studio within his home. Each painting takes 3-4 months to complete and he i
PICASSO Mourlot Signed Art Print Le Corsage Raye 1949
Lot # 10116 (Sale Order: 17 of 554)
Showcased here is limited edition lithograph print, hand-signed by Picassos lithographer, Fernand Murlot. This print is entitled, "Le Corsage Raye". It was originally drawn by Picasso in 1949 and became part of a later edition of 300 printed by Mourlot in 1978. Title: "Le Corsage Raye" 1949 Lithograph Dimensions: 15 3/4 inches x 20 5/8 inches Printed and hand signed in pencil by Mourlot in the lower margin (not shown in photo) Bright and fresh; never mounted, matted or framed Certificate of Authenticity Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) was the most famous, not to mention wealthiest, artist of the 20th century. Picasso's incredibly prolific career went far beyond painting, sculpture and printmaking. His published prints total approximately 2,000 different images pulled from metal, stone and other media.
Georges Braque EURYBIA & EROS Etching Art Cubist
Lot # 10117 (Sale Order: 18 of 554)
Offered here is an etching by the early Cubist artist, Georges Braque. Titled Eurybia and Eros , this piece features two Deities from Greek mythology. Eurybia was the goddess of the mastery of the seas. She also oversaw the rise of the constellations and their associated weather systems as well as controlled the power of the winds. Eros was the Greek god of love and fertility. Eros is also considered to be one of the primordial deities. Using an energetic and vibrant approach, Braque infuses these two deities with a lively vitality characteristic of their grandiose personalities and appropriate to their mythological importance. Artist: Georges Braque Title: Eurybia and Eros Date: 1932 Medium: Etching on Arches Paper Image Dimensions: 15¾ inches × 19 inches Sheet Dimensions: 15⅔ inches × 18⅔ inches Condition: Excellent Certificate of Authenticity Included Georges Braque (1882 – 1963) was a major 20th century French painter and sculptor who, along with Pablo Picasso, developed the art movement known as Cubism. Braque developed his painting skills while working for his father, a house decorator. In 1890 Braque moved to Paris to study and the young artist was quickly drawn to the work of Fauvist artists, including Matisse, Derain and Dufy. Shortly after Braque met Picasso and the two evolved as leaders of Cubism. Braque's large compositions from the early part of his career incorporated the Cubist aim of representing the world as seen from a number of different viewpoints. Braque's later works explored the human figure and offered a more gestural style. A work by Georges Braque would delight any art collector!
Portrait of the Cheetah Signed LeRoy Neiman Art Print
Lot # 10118 (Sale Order: 19 of 554)
Here's a sensational signed limited edition serigraph by America's most famous popular and prolific celebrity, sports and lifestyle artist, LeRoy Neiman: Title: "Portrait of the Cheetah" 2004 Signed by the artist Image size: 21 × 28 Limited edition of 450 numbered impressions; 90 APs; 8 PPs Excellent condition; never mounted, matted or framed Certificate of Authenticity A delightful addition to any collection or décor!
Sensitive Kaoru Saito VIOLET REST Modern Japanese Art
Lot # 10119 (Sale Order: 20 of 554)
This sensitive mezzotint is by popular and avidly collected Japanese artist Kaoru Saito: Title: "Violet Rest" 1988 Mezzotint 14¼ × 16-1/8 Signed and numbered from an edition of 93 Bright and fresh; never mounted, matted or framed Certificate of Authenticity Kaoru Saito is basically self-taught in the mezzotint process, yet he is considered to be one of its most accomplished technicians. It is an extremely difficult, labor-intensive and rarely practiced print method, including scratching hundreds, if not thousands of passes across a metal plate until the entire surface has a rough, uniform texture. The plate would print solid black if it were now run through the press. A burnishing tool is then used to rub smooth the areas which will print from gray to white. Mezzotint rewards the skilled practitioner with subtle shading and incredible graphic detail. Images in this series that include color were printed with additional, aquatint plates. Saito, now in his 70s, was born and still lives in Kanagawa prefecture, Japan.
CONTAMINATION 2 Signed LE ART PRINT LITHO Peter Halley
Lot # 10120 (Sale Order: 21 of 554)
Presented here is a striking hand-signed, limited edition lithograph by well known visual artist, Peter Halley. The print, entitled "Contamination II" is a true representation of Halley's style. The juxtaposition of flattened geometric forms with recognizable subject matter gives the piece a bold sculptural quality. Halley punctuates the intense feeling of the print by using vibrant colors and hard edges. Title: "Contamination II" 2002 Four color lithograph and fifteen color silkscreen Image size: 27.5 inches x 28 inches Sheet size: 31 3/8 inches x 31 3/4 inches Hand Signed by the artist in pencil, LR corner Numbered from a limited edition of 100, 10 AP Bright and fresh; never mounted, matted or framed Certificate of Authenticity Peter Halley first came to the art world's attention in the early 1980s with his geometric paintings executed in vibrant day-glo colors. Halley is usually associated with such art movements as minimalism, neo-geo and neo-conceptualism. In addition, Halley is a successful writer, publisher and teacher. He is currently Director of Graduate Studies in Painting and Printmaking at the Yale School of Art.
AL HELD Signed Lt Ed Art Print SCHOLES I Silkscreen
Lot # 10121 (Sale Order: 22 of 554)
Here is a vibrant, hand-signed limited edition art print by well known artist, Al Held. This silkscreen, done by the late artist in 1991, is a vivid example of his abstract, non-representational style wherein forms are created through flattened, geometric shapes and bold colors. With this work, Held creates a world beyond our perception of everyday reality. Title: "Scholes I" 1991 Silkscreen on Arches cover paper Image size: 23.5 inches x 29.5 inches Sheet size: 29 inches x 34 inches Hand Signed by the artist Numbered from a limited edition of 85 Bright and fresh; never mounted, matted or framed Certificate of Authenticity Al Held (1928-2005), born in Brooklyn, NY, was recognized foremost for his association with Abstract Expressionist painting. Held gained widespread notoriety in the 1960s for his large scale, hard-edge paintings, which employed bright, vibrant colors and simple geometric forms. Though known primarily as a painter, Held worked in numerous mediums including printmaking and murals.
George Condo Silkscreen Print Abstract Composition Blue
Lot # 10122 (Sale Order: 23 of 554)
This is a silkscreen print by George Condo. The abstract line images have a lot of vibrance and movement on the deep blue background. Artist: George Condo Title: Abstract Composition in Blue Date: 1998 Medium: Silkscreen Signed and numbered from an edition of 100 Size: 36 1/2" x 49" Condition: Excellent Retail gallery price 1,600 USD Certificate of Authenticity included This is a cool and dynamic abstract print, ready for any art collection. The work of George Condo (American, b. 1957) first appeared in group exhibitions in New York City in 1981 and in a solo show in Los Angeles in 1983. Condo's works are held in several public collections such as The Fonds National d'Art Contemporain in Paris and in ajor museums including the Museum of Modern Art, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York.
April Greiman Signed Print Fire Modern Art Design
Lot # 10123 (Sale Order: 24 of 554)
This is a large print by artist and graphic designer April Greiman. Fire is the theme interpreted here in computerized collage. There is also text, which begins: "Desire the Fire. Seek to the Fire: And you will find the Fire." As the words continue down the colors get brighter and more intense, until the fire seems to consume the entire work. Artist: April Greiman Title: "Fire" Sheet size: Each 29 1/2 x 41 inches Signature: Signed by the artist, in pencil, right margin, center Edition: Artist's and Printer's proofs available, unnumbered (you will receive a print marked "A.P." or "P.P.") Condition: Excellent Certificate of Authenticity: Included April Greiman has taken a most primitive of substances, fire, and reinterpreted it into a modern vision. This is a vivid and compelling print by one of the most influential women in the world of modern design. Biography: April Greiman (1948- ) was born in New York City. She pursued graphic design at Allgemeine Kunstgewerbeschule in Basel, Switzerland, and the Kansas City Art Institute. Her style developed into postmodernism, with strong influence of Her career began simultaneously as a graphic designer and teacher. She later moved to L.A. and opened her own graphic design studio called "Made in Space," which greatly influenced the Californian New Wave. She was one of the first to utilize Paintbox on Apple computers to great effect, becoming a pioneer of digital imaging. Her design work has been used by many companies, including AOL/Time Warner, Microsoft, and the US Postal Service. April Greiman has won many awards, and her work has been exhibited at the National Museum of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, and is in the permanent collection at the Mu
Seymour Chwast Signed Print Groucho Pablo Garbo Satchmo
Lot # 10124 (Sale Order: 25 of 554)
This is a set of four large prints by the highly influential graphic artist Seymour Chwast. These are all from his "O" Series, in which every subject's name ends in the letter "o." There are four great O's represented here. There is comedic genius Grouho Marx, with a playful trail of smoke from his cigar spelling out his name. The lovely and mysterious Greta Garbo is here, in a cool shade of blue. Jazz legend Louis Armstrong takes on his nickname "Satchmo," along with his trumpet. Finally there is the father of modern art Pablo Picasso, portrayed as a Satyr, with horns and flute. Each has a well defined composition, with bold colors and shapes that strongly portray their personalities. Artist: Seymour Chwast Title: "Pablo" Series: The "O" Series (in which every subject's name ends in the letter "o.") Sheet size: Each 30 x 43 inches Signature: Signed by the artist, in pencil, lower right Edition: All are numbered from an edition of 200 in pencil, lower left Condition: Excellent Certificate of Authenticity: Included This terrific set shows how well Chwast can do portraits, with a strong sense of graphic style, and always plenty of personality. Biography: Seymour Chwast was born in New York, and studied illustration and graphic design at The Cooper Union. Paul Klee and Georges Rouault were some of his formative influences. The style he developed, with thick bold outlines, had a visual impact on the world contemporary art, design, and advertising. He founded Push Pin Studios to bring a new vitality to graphic design, with an emphasis on hand drawn illustration. His art found its way into posters, packaging, record-sleeves, magazines and children's books. His work has been exhibite
