Famous Artists
KEITH HARING (1958-1990) Untitled Lithograph from “20 Drawings – Oct. 3 1989”
Originally published in 1990 by Against All Odds, this original lithograph by legendary American pop and graffiti artist Keith Haring (1958-1990) depicts cartoonish renderings of a row of knives that threaten a human foot and a globe, a bright orange border surrounding the composition. Haring’s book “20 Drawings - Oct. 3 1989” was limited to a run of 2500 hardcover copies, with this singular lithograph being part of the first 500 books. Showcasing Haring’s beloved style, this lithograph is framed in a handsome black frame with weathered gold accents and is numbered 395/500 by the artist.
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ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976) Original Lithograph from DERRIERE LE MIRROIR
Originally published in the February 1966 edition of the French art magazine Derrière le Miroir, this original lithograph by American artist Alexander Calder (1898-1976) depicts a postmodern composition of gridded lines highlighted with isolated fields of yellow, red, and blue. Akin to the style of Piet Mondrian, Calder’s lithograph details his signature usage of line and primary color, with this particular lithograph being printed in conjunction with an exhibition of Calder’s work being shown in Paris at the time. Housed in a black frame with gold accents, this original lithograph is unsigned, but includes a Certificate of Authenticity affixed to the back of the frame.
About the Artist:
Alexander Calder (1898-1976) is best known for his large scale, innovative sculptures, in addition to the prints he created beginning in 1925. Born to a family of artists, Calder began his art career in the 1920s and spanned decades as well as an expanse of mediums. Calder’s works can be found in every major collection of modern art across the globe.
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SID CHAFETZ “Sholem Aleichem” Artist Proof Woodcut
Original artist proof woodcut by Columbus-based printmaker Sid Chafetz depicts the portrait of Yiddish playwright and author Sholem Aleichem (1859-1916). A sullen image befit to Chafetz’s unmistakable, expressive touch, Aleichem’s eyes are locked with the viewer’s, creating an image of intrigue and mystery. Matted and housed in a modern frame, this original woodcut is titled and signed by Chafetz along the bottom of the print.
About the Artist:
Sid Chafetz (1922-2013) was an artist and professor based in Columbus, Ohio. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, he attended Rhode Island School of Design before being drafted into the US Army in 1942. He returned after his service and graduated in 1947. He continued his education in France at L’Ecole Americaine des Beaux-Arts and the Acadãmie Julian, alongside artists Fernand Lãger and Stanley W. Hayter. Chafetz would then teach at The Ohio State University beginning in 1948, and was an active part of developing the printmaking program within the Department of Art. He retired from teaching in 1982 to focus on his own art. Deeply satirical with beliefs, his works bear a haunting style laden with politics, education, and literature.
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LEV MESHBERG (1933-2007) “Still Life with Fish” Original Oil on Canvas
Original oil on canvas painting by Soviet-American painter Lev Meshberg (1933-2007) depicts a quiet still life of two fish against a soft background of neutral gray and white tones. A painter whose work often dwelled on the autobiographical, Meshberg’s paintings display a unique touch, with heavy impasto paint being treated delicately to craft textured, yet detailed images. Dated to 1979 and housed in a wood frame, this small oil painting is signed in the lower right hand corner of the canvas by the artist.
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BJØRN WIINBLAD (1918-2006) for ROSENTHAL Vase
Created by Danish painter, designer, and ceramicist Bjørn Wiinblad (1918-2006) for Rosenthal, this charming vase depicts a house with open windows, allowing the viewer a look into the private lives of the residents. Simplified in its oval, cylindrical form, this vase is glazed with bright, modern colors and features Wiiblad’s signature printed onto the vessel. Stamped Rosenthal, German on the bottom.
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DENNIS OPPENHEIM (1938-2011) “Tree House Structure on Poisoned Soil #3” Lithograph
This original lithograph by American conceptual artist Dennis Oppenheim (1938-2011) depicts the layout for Oppenheim’s “Tree House Structure on Poisoned Soil” project, in which small houses were built into sculptural trees. A pioneer of earthwork and conceptual art, Oppenheim’s versatile and prolific output often exasperated his critics, with works such as this lithograph providing an artwork that primarily exists in the mind of the viewer. Housed in a contemporary black frame, this original lithograph is signed, numbered 144/150, and dated to 1979 by Oppenheim in pencil.
About the Artist:
Dennis Oppenheim (1938-2011) was born in Electric City, Washington to native Californian mother and a Russian immigrant father who worked as an engineer on the Grand Coulee Dam. Oppenheim’s family moved to the San Francisco Bay area and shortly thereafter, he attended the California College of Arts and Crafts, followed by an MFA from Stanford University in 1965. Oppenheim moved to New York City in 1966, working as a nursery and junior high art teacher while preparing to have his first solo show in 1968. A pioneer of earthwork and conceptualist art, Oppenheim’s versatility and stylistic shifts often caused exasperation amongst critics, who struggled to keep up with Oppenheim’s questioning of the nature of art and the definition of art. The subject of numerous texts and exhibitions, Oppenheim died in 2011 at the age of 72, working and living in a loft in Tribeca until his passing.
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MICHAEL GODARD (1963-) “Rosé Angel” Giclée on Canvas
Hand embellished giclée print on canvas by Las Vegas-based contemporary painter Michael Godard (1963-) depicts a sensual female figure emerging from a a poured glass of flowing rosé wine. A staple of the Las Vegas art gallery circuit for many years, Godard’s “rock star” sensibilities and approach to contemporary art has allowed his work to remain popular for collectors of all ages and backgrounds. Housed in a modest black frame, this hand embellished giclée is signed, dated to 2016, and numbered 46/150 in the lower right hand corner by the artist. Certificate of authenticity on file.
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MICHAEL GODARD (1963-) “$100 Bill Full House Player on Fire” Giclee on Canvas
Hand embellished giclée print on canvas by Las Vegas-based contemporary painter Michael Godard (1963-) depicts a large scale $100 banknote being burned through by a full house hand of poker for a dramatic, arresting image. A staple of the Las Vegas art gallery circuit for many years, Godard’s “rock star” sensibilities and approach to contemporary art has allowed his work to remain popular for collectors of all ages and backgrounds. Housed in a modest black frame, this hand embellished giclée is signed, dated to 2015, and numbered 46/150 in the lower right hand corner by the artist. Certificate of authenticity on file.
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MICHAEL GODARD (1963-) “Bond 007” Giclee on Canvas
Hand embellished giclée print on canvas by Las Vegas-based contemporary painter Michael Godard (1963-) depicts a charming take on the 007 James Bond lore. Godard’s humorous rendition depicts an anthropomorphic olive dressed in the classic Bond attire, a giant martini glass and Bond’s instantly-recognizable Aston Martin DB5 placed against a landscape of London. A staple of the Las Vegas art gallery circuit for many years, Godard’s “rock star” sensibilities and approach to contemporary art has allowed his work to remain popular for collectors of all ages and backgrounds. Housed in a modest black frame, this hand embellished giclée is signed, dated to 2018, and numbered 42/150 in the lower right hand corner by the artist. Certificate of authenticity on file.
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PETER MAX (1937-) “Zero and Flowers” Color Lithograph
Limited edition lithograph by renowned German-American Pop artist Peter Max (1937-) depicts a male figure surrounded by an interior of colorful florals. Titled, “Zero and Flowers” and dated to 1978, this print showcases Max’s signature psychedelic style that has remained popular with collectors since Max first began exhibiting in the early 1960’s. Framed in a painted grey frame, this lithograph is numbered 182/300 and is signed in pencil by Max on the lower right hand side of the paper.
About the Artist:
Peter Max Finkelstein was born on October 19, 1937 in Berlin, Germany. The son of German Jews, Max’s family fled Berlin a year after his birth and settled in Shanghai, China, where they lived for the next ten years. From there, his family moved to Israel and eventually westward, stopping in Paris for several months: an experience that Max would later credit to fostering his appreciation for art. Finally settling in Brooklyn, New York, Max began formal art training at the Art Students League of New York, eventually setting up a studio with his friend Tom Daly in 1962. Beginning work in advertising, Max’s usage in counter culture and psychedelic imagery quickly gained popularity, leading him to an appearance on The Tonight Show and designing cover art for Life Magazine. By 1974, Max was commissioned by the United State Postal Service to design a stamp commemorating the Expo ‘74 World’s Fair in Spokane, Washington, followed by the book, “Peter Max Paints America”, a commemoration of the United States Bicentennial. Along with many other pop culture projects and commissions, Max operated galleries throughout the world that sold his work and commercialized products. A modern icon of the Pop Art movement, Max currently resides in New York with his two adult children; his work continuing to remain popular with collectors and galleries alike.
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PATRICK NAGEL (1945-1984) “Park Place Estate” Silkscreen
Silkscreen by renowned artist and illustrator Patrick Nagel (1945-1984) depicts a female model against a stone blue background with gridded details. A female lion occupies the right hand foreground in a symbolic gesture of the central model’s depicted elegant ferocity. A widely collected artist, Nagel’s popular illustrations emphasize the female form in a distinctive, immediately recognizable style descended from Art Deco and Pop art. Posthumously released, this commemorative silkscreen is matted in a sleek, contemporary frame and signed and numbered by Nagel’s widow, Jennifer Dumas.
About the Artist:
Patrick Nagel was born November 25, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio, but was raised most of his life in the Los Angeles area. After serving in the United States Army with the 101st Airborne in Vietnam, Nagel attended the Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles in 1969, and in that same year he received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from California State University, Fullerton. Beginning in 1971, Nagel worked as a graphic designer for ABC Television before partaking in freelance work for companies and magazines such as IBM, Rolling Stone, and Universal Studios. Likewise, Nagel produced album covers for recording artists, most notably for Duran Duran’s 1982 hit album, Rio. Nagel contributed to Playboy Magazine from August 1975 to July 1984, with one of his paintings being published in every issue between that time period, roughly totaling 285 pieces. Nagel died of an undisclosed heart defect in 1984, at the young age of 38. His already popular work exploded throughout the 1980s and flooded the market to make Nagel a quintessential American artist still today.
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PATRICK NAGEL (1945-1984) “Commemorative #8” Silkscreen
Silkscreen by renowned artist and illustrator Patrick Nagel (1945-1984) depicts a female figure against a stone blue background. The figure casts a sultry expression and is dressed in an oversized, pale yellow sweater with arms raised to sensually frame the image. A widely collected artist, Nagel’s popular illustrations emphasize the female form in a distinctive, immediately recognizable style descended from Art Deco and Pop art. Posthumously released for Tower Graphics of Sacramento, California, this commemorative silkscreen is matted and housed in a sleek, contemporary frame and is unsigned.
About the Artist:
Patrick Nagel was born November 25, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio, but was raised most of his life in the Los Angeles area. After serving in the United States Army with the 101st Airborne in Vietnam, Nagel attended the Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles in 1969, and in that same year he received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from California State University, Fullerton. Beginning in 1971, Nagel worked as a graphic designer for ABC Television before partaking in freelance work for companies and magazines such as IBM, Rolling Stone, and Universal Studios. Likewise, Nagel produced album covers for recording artists, most notably for Duran Duran’s 1982 hit album, Rio. Nagel contributed to Playboy Magazine from August 1975 to July 1984, with one of his paintings being published in every issue between that time period, roughly totaling 285 pieces. Nagel died of an undisclosed heart defect in 1984, at the young age of 38. His already popular work exploded throughout the 1980s and flooded the market to make Nagel a quintessential American artist still today.
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