Art
FUMIO FUJITA (1933-) “Treeline” Original Woodblock Print
Original woodblock print by Japanese artist Fumio Fujita (1933-) depicts a line of whitened tree silhouettes against a solemn background of blues. Dated to 1974, Fujita’s work serves as a prime example of sōsaku-hanga or “creative prints”, which stresses the artist as a singular creator motivated by a desire for self-expression; opposed to the traditional ukiyo-e collaborative systems. Framed in a contemporary black with ample matting, this print is signed and numbered 5/200 by the artist at the bottom of the paper.
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WALTER TURTON Original Portrait on Paper
Original portrait painting on paper by artist Walter Turton is dated to 1980 and depicts a modernist portrait of a female figure. Small yet compelling, this portrait details delicate blending and brushwork with ample matting giving a clean focal point for the collector. Housed in a metallic frame, this original portrait is signed and dated in the lower left hand corner of the paper by the artist.
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Vintage Signed L. SCHEU Original Oil on Canvas Portrait of a Woman
Original oil on canvas depicts the portrait of a regal woman clothed in safari or adventuring attire against an olive background. The unknown artist's looser brushwork has built up a subtle patina over time, making for a truly authentic piece of mid century art. Housed in an ornate gold frame, this original oil painting is signed "L. Scheu" in the upper left hand corner of the canvas.
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Vintage Signed L. SCHEU Original Oil on Canvas Portrait of a Man
Original oil on canvas depicts the portrait of a regal gentleman clothed in sporting attire against an olive background. The unknown artist's looser brushwork has built up a subtle patina over time, making for a truly authentic piece of mid century art. Housed in an ornate gold frame, this original oil painting is signed "L. Scheu" in the upper left hand corner of the canvas.
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Original Oil on Canvas of a Floral Still Life
Original oil on canvas depicts a floral still life rendered in a modern style with traditional beauty. Resting in an elongated blue vase against an earthy background, flowers in numerous colors punctuate the composition. A table of sliced citrus, linen, and a goblet provide subtle touches of symbolism for the academic viewer. Housed in a gold frame, this original painting is unsigned by the unknown artist.
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VERONA SORENSEN “Poseidon Storm” Synograph Print for GENERAL PUBLIC
Print on canvas by Montreal-based painter Verona Sorensen for General Public by Portia de Rossi depicts an abstract field of swirling navy and white, harkening to a frothing seascape. Created using 3-D “Synograph” printing to recreate Sorensen's original brushstrokes of wax, sand, and oil paint, this print’s dynamic vortex of color showcases an atmospheric play to traditional abstract painting. Mounted on stretcher bars, this print is unsigned by the artist.
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CHARLEY HARPER (1922-2007) “Raccrobat” Lithograph
Original lithograph by Cincinnati-based artist Charley Harper (1922-2007) depicts a raccoon and butterfly set in a dynamic, mirrored pose, a signature example of Harper’s whimsical take on nature portraits. Titled, “Raccrobat”, this piece is rendered in simple, geometric forms that compose a highly modern aesthetic for the collection. Housed in a stylish, metallic frame with faux distressing, this original lithograph is signed in pencil by Harper at the bottom of the paper.
About the Artist:
Charley Harper was born on August 4, 1922 in Frenchton, West Virginia and grew up on a family farm, which would later influence his interest in the natural world and animals. He studied art at the Art Academy of Cincinnati, where he won the academy’s first Stephen H. Wilder Traveling Scholarship and met artist Edie McKee, who he would marry shortly after graduation in 1947. Harper returned to the Art Academy of Cincinnati as a teacher and also worked for a commercial firm before pursuing freelance work at Harper Studios, formed by he, Edie, and their only child, Brett. During his career, he illustrated numerous books, as well as many prints, posters, and other works. Harper also created works for many nature-based organizations, among them the National Park Service, Cincinnati Zoo, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and the Everglades National Park. He died in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 10, 2007, at the age of 84.
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EDIE HARPER (1922-2010) “Summer Watch” Serigraph
Serigraph by Cincinnati-based artist Edie Harper (1922-2010) depicts a highly modern, geometric rendering of a porch, a striped cat leisurely napping in the foreground. The wife of renowned modern artist, Charley Harper, Edie’s work cements a creative legacy in its own right, with pictorial design skills and style rivaling that of her husband. Housed in a stylish, metallic frame with faux distressing, this serigraph is signed and numbered 193/375 by the artist along the bottom of the print.
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EDIE HARPER (1922-2010) “Baskit” Serigraph
Serigraph by Cincinnati-based artist Edie Harper (1922-2010) depicts a highly modern rendering of a playful cat in a basket, the checkered background of red and white providing an almost illusory effect to the image. The wife of renowned modern artist, Charley Harper, Edie’s work cements a creative legacy in its own right, with pictorial design skills and style rivaling that of her husband. Housed in a wooden frame, this serigraph is signed and numbered 193/375 by the artist along the bottom of the print.
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EDIE HARPER (1922-2010) “Sand Peeper” Serigraph
Serigraph by Cincinnati-based artist Edie Harper (1922-2010) depicts an almost abstract ground of seashells and sand dollars against a white, sandy beach, the top of an umbrella interjecting into the top of the composition. The wife of renowned modern artist, Charley Harper, Edie’s work cements a creative legacy in its own right, with pictorial design skills and style rivaling that of her husband. Housed in a wooden frame with gold accents, this serigraph is signed and numbered by the artist along the bottom of the print.
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CHARLEY HARPER (1922-2007) “Catbird Seat” Signed Poster
Poster by Cincinnati-based artist Charley Harper (1922-2007) depicts a stacked portrait of a cat and dog created for the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati non-profit in a signature example of Harper’s whimsical take on animal portraits. Rendered in simple, geometric forms that compose a highly modern aesthetic for the collection, this poster is housed in a wood frame with slight distressing and signed in pencil by Harper on the right side of the print.
About the Artist:
Charley Harper was born on August 4, 1922 in Frenchton, West Virginia and grew up on a family farm, which would later influence his interest in the natural world and animals. He studied art at the Art Academy of Cincinnati, where he won the academy’s first Stephen H. Wilder Traveling Scholarship and met artist Edie McKee, who he would marry shortly after graduation in 1947. Harper returned to the Art Academy of Cincinnati as a teacher and also worked for a commercial firm before pursuing freelance work at Harper Studios, formed by he, Edie, and their only child, Brett. During his career, he illustrated numerous books, as well as many prints, posters, and other works. Harper also created works for many nature-based organizations, among them the National Park Service, Cincinnati Zoo, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and the Everglades National Park. He died in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 10, 2007, at the age of 84.
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JOAN MIRÓ (1893-1983) “Joan Miró und Katalonien” Plate Signed Lithograph
Original lithograph by famed Spanish Painter Joan Miró (1893-1983) depicts an abstract rendering in tones of simple color and heavy lithographic pencil marks. First printed for the publication of Joan Miró und Katalonien or “Joan Miró and Catalonia”, this print is framed in a sleek black and signed in plate by Miró for a truly rare find to add to the art collection.
About the Artist:
Joan Miró was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and ceramicist born in Barcelona in 1893. A famed member of the Surrealist movement, Miró’s work has been described as a sandbox for the subconscious mind, a re-creation of childlike rendering, and a manifestation of Catalan pride. Two museums dedicated to his work, the Fundació Joan Miró and the Fundació Pilar i Joan Miró, were respectively established in his native city of Barcelona and his adoptive city of Palma before his death in 1983.
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