Famous Artists
Vintage SID CHAFETZ(1922–2013) Hand Signed and Numbered Woodcut on Paper
Circa 1977, hand signed, and numbered #6/10, a three color woodcut print on paper. Titled "Recent Research Reveals Location of World's Largest Fastest Food Franchise" this print is exemplary of Chafetz's use of humor to tackle politics. An emeritus professor of art, at the Ohio State University, one might recognize the landscape depicted below as the university's campus, a subject often explored in Chafetz's work. Framed with newspaper clipping attached on back.
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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RENÈ GRUAU (1909-2004) “Les Girls Suite” Limited Edition Signed Lithograph
This large, limited edition lithograph by visionary fashion illustrator René Gruau (1909-2004) comes from the “Les Girls Suite” collection, in which Gruau depicts female figures cloaking themselves against the printed background of the lithographic paper. Rendered in cyan, Gruau depicts this figure with a large hat, sensually looking over her shoulder at the viewer. Framed in a tall, fabric-wrapped frame with black trim, this lithograph is signed by Gruau in the lower right corner of the print.
Two other lithographs from this series are available, each sold separately.
About the Artist:
Born Renato Zavagli Ricciardelli delle Caminate in Rimini, Italy, in 1909, Gruau was the son of an Italian count and French aristocrat. Instead of following in his father's footsteps and accepting the job of a royal military commander, Gruau’s passion and inclination led him to a love and pursuit of fine arts, and he began supporting his mother by selling illustrations to fashion magazines at the age of fourteen. Gruau moved to the United States in 1948 to work for Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. He remained with the magazine for two years, before working as the sole illustrator for Flair. Influenced by Japanese woodblock prints and the simplified designs of Toulouse-Lautrec, Gruau created a style of elegance that has had a lasting effect on how fashion is illustrated today. Gruau's artwork is recognized and commended internationally in some of the world’s most prestigious art museums including the Louvre in Paris and the Blank in Italy. He passed away in 2004 in Rome, Italy at the age of 95.
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RENÈ GRUAU (1909-2004) “Les Girls Suite” Limited Edition Signed Lithograph
This large, limited edition lithograph by visionary fashion illustrator René Gruau (1909-2004) comes from the “Les Girls Suite” collection, in which Gruau depicts female figures cloaking themselves against the printed background of the lithographic paper. Rendered in yellow, Gruau depicts this nude figure in a turban, sensually locking eyes with the viewer. Framed in a tall, fabric-wrapped frame with black trim, this lithograph is signed by Gruau in the lower right corner of the print.
Two other lithographs from this series are available, each sold separately.
About the Artist:
Born Renato Zavagli Ricciardelli delle Caminate in Rimini, Italy, in 1909, Gruau was the son of an Italian count and French aristocrat. Instead of following in his father's footsteps and accepting the job of a royal military commander, Gruau’s passion and inclination led him to a love and pursuit of fine arts, and he began supporting his mother by selling illustrations to fashion magazines at the age of fourteen. Gruau moved to the United States in 1948 to work for Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. He remained with the magazine for two years, before working as the sole illustrator for Flair. Influenced by Japanese woodblock prints and the simplified designs of Toulouse-Lautrec, Gruau created a style of elegance that has had a lasting effect on how fashion is illustrated today. Gruau's artwork is recognized and commended internationally in some of the world’s most prestigious art museums including the Louvre in Paris and the Blank in Italy. He passed away in 2004 in Rome, Italy at the age of 95.
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PETER MAX (1937-) “Better World Collage” Acrylic on Lithograph
Original mixed media collage by renowned German-American Pop artist Peter Max (1937-) depicts a colorful rendering of a sunset bordered by abstract forms and gestural brushstrokes. Max’s signature psychedelic style has remained popular with collectors since he first began exhibiting in the early 1960’s. Crafted from painted acrylic on lithograph and framed in gold, this piece of fine art is signed by Max on the lower right hand side of the print.
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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LEROY NEIMAN (1921-2012) “Brooklyn Bridge” Signed Offset Lithograph
Original offset lithograph by famed American artist Leroy Neiman (1921-2012) depicts the Brooklyn Bridge with vivid and electric shades of blue that transmute to warm hues of yellow, orange, and red. This piece is based off of a painting that has been originally created through thick palette knife work and departs from Neiman’s typical subject matter of sporting related imagery. A rare find, this lithograph has been hand signed by hand signed by Neiman and framed in a sleek sable.
About the Artist:
LeRoy Neiman (1921-2012) was an American artist who used bright colors with expressionist style to create iconic images, primarily of musicians, athletes, and sporting events. Neiman studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago after serving in World War II. He then worked as a part of the Art Institute staff for ten years. While working as a freelance fashion illustrator, he met Hugh Hefner and became a frequent contributor to Playboy Magazine. He traveled the world and cataloged his journeys with paintings of leisurely life, athletic competitions, and social activities. Jazz, casinos, and nightlife along with historical athletic happenings such as the Olympics, the World Series, the Super Bowl, and the Kentucky Derby were all at Neiman’s fingertips. He was very commercially successful, and became an exceedingly generous philanthropist, giving back to communities and interests that he participated in himself.
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Vintage LYONEL FEININGER (1871-1956) Original Woodcut “Fishing Boats”
This original vintage woodcut by German-American artist Lyonel Feininger (1871-1956) depicts a Cubist rendition of the titled fishing boats along a dock. Originally published by the Print Club of Cleveland, this special edition run was hand printed by Ukrainian-American artist Jacques Hnizdovsky (1915-1985) in 1971. Feininger was a leading exponent of the German Expressionist movement that overtook the Berlin art scene within the interwar years. Framed in black, this woodcut is brimming with Modernist insight and is a must-have for any serious art enthusiast.
About the Artist:
Lyonel Feininger (1871-1956) was a German-American painter involved in the Cubist and Expressionist movements of the early 20th century. Born and raised in New York City, Feininger moved to Germany at the age of 16 to study art. He began a career as a caricature artist and cartoonist to much praise. Feininger continues to be a widely studied artist and was the subject of a major retrospective at the Whitney Museum of American Art in 2011.
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KAREL APPEL (1921-2006) Signed Color Lithograph “Heads Everywhere”
Color lithograph by famed Dutch artist Karel Appel (1921-2006) depicts an abstracted scene in tones of flesh pinks, reds, and blues and enveloped by black line work and wash. Appel’s postmodernist sensibility to this work creates a brutally beautiful piece of art to add to the collection. Titled “Heads Everywhere”, this lithograph was originally purchased on Broad Street at the Columbus branch of the Pace Gallery in the 1960s-1970s. Dated to 1958, this lithograph is framed in black and signed and numbered in pencil by Appel at the bottom of the print.
About the Artist:
Karel Appel was born in 1921 in the Netherlands, completing his first painting at the age of fourteen and eventually studying at the Rijksakademie van Beeldende Kunsten in Amsterdam. Appel had his first show in 1946 and joined CoBrA in 1948; a movement named by the Belgian poet Christian Dotremont from the initials of the members' home countries' capital cities: Copenhagen, Brussels, Amsterdam. Appel’s work displayed spontaneous picture language and childish techniques to conjure fascinating images. His 1949 fresco 'Questioning Children' was placed in Amsterdam City Hall and caused controversy for this reason, causing the work to be covered up for ten years. Appel became the most famous of the CoBrA artists, with shows extending to the United States and portraits of jazz greats Miles Davis and Dizzy Gillespie becoming subject matter. Appel suffered from a heart ailment and died in 2006 at his home in Zurich, Switzerland.
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LENA REZNIK Original Oil on Canvas “Girls on Swing”
Original oil on canvas painting by Atlanta-based contemporary artist Lena Reznik depicts a colorful scene of two female figures on a swing. Painted in vibrant hues with an eclectic blend of art styles and techniques, Reznik creates a unique image that is illuminated by a golden sun above the figures’ heads. Treated with heavy brush strokes and housed in a black and gold frame, this painting is signed by Reznik in the lower right hand corner of the painting.
About the Artist:
Yelena Reznik was born in the Krasnodar Krai area of Russia and studied art, fashion, and design at the Moscow Textile Academy, graduating in 1989. She began her art career upon arriving in the United States in 1993. Art dealers and publishers immediately recognized her works by the special techniques she applied to highlight her eclectic style. Since 1994, she has been exhibited in reputable galleries across major American cities such as New York, Phoenix, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami and countless others. She is also well known in a few European art markets such as Amsterdam, London, and especially in Paris during the Maison et Objet exhibitions. Reznik currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Vintage VERVE Magazine No. 4 PICASSO Circa 1951
Specifically designed front and back cover by Picasso for this edition of Verve Magazine, this issue is completely dedicated to the oeuvre of the artist. Made in Vallauris, Paris, each page was produced through a lithograph, heliogravure and quadrichromia printing process by Draeger Frerés to create vivid documentation of Picasso's work. Due to the nature of the publication, many were discarded through the years, leaving this highly sought after and desirable. Because of the age of the magazine, this copy contains damage and tears throughout.
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Vintage ALVINO BAGNI(1919-2000) for RAYMOR Ceramic Vessel
Circa 1960, a vintage ceramic vessel by the late Italian ceramist Alvino Bagni(1919-2000) for Raymor. Titled Sea Garden, this ceramic features a beautiful palette of green, and cream hue glazes and a textured circular motif. Hand made in Italy.
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JIM BUCKELS (1948-) Serigraph “New Order” – Signed
Serigraph by American contemporary painter and printmaker Jim Buckels (1948-) depicts a dreamlike image of a modern house against a blue night sky. Titled “New Order”, a tree juts into the viewer’s space, obscuring the clear night sky while the architecture of the composition leads the viewer to adjacent stairs and archways, and further, into rolling hills against a body of water. Deriving inspiration from artists such as Grant Wood, Thomas Hart Benton, and Maxfield Parrish, Buckels creates an image of fantasy that is sure to appeal to a wide audience. Housed in a sleek black frame, this serigraph is signed and numbered by Buckels at the bottom of the print.
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CARRIE GRABER (1975-) Hand Embellished Giclee “Evening Out”
Hand embellished giclée from California-based contemporary artist Carrie Graber (1975-) depicts a woman in low light and black evening gown fixing her shoe for the titular, “Evening Out.” A warm and sensual painting, this print has been heavily embellished with texture to mimic brushstrokes directly from the artist’s studio. Housed in a polished gold frame, this print is signed and numbered by Graber in the bottom right hand corner of the print.
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