Famous Artist
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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JOAN MIRÓ (1893-1983) Plate Signed Lithograph “Maravillas con Variaciones Acrósticas”
Original lithograph by famed Spanish Painter Joan Miró (1893-1983) depicts an abstract rendering of one of Miró’s illustrations for a book of poetry by Spanish poet Rafael Alberti, Maravillas con Variaciones Acrósticas en el Jardín de Miró. Intended to be seen as a parallel creation between artist and poet, this lithograph is rendered in tones of simple color and heavy lithographic pencil marks. Framed in a sleek black, this print is plate signed by Miró for a truly historical piece 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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HENRI MATISSE (1869-1954) Pencil Signed Etching “Reclining Nude on Daybed”
Original etching by famed French modern artist Henri Matisse (1869-1954) depicts a nude female figure in repose. Dated to 1929, this small etching has been drawn with the modernist sensibility that turned Matisse into one of the most important artists of the early 20th century, this small etching offers the chance for collectors to own a piece of art history. Framed in gold, this etching is signed and numbered by Matisse in pencil at the bottom of the etching.
About the Artist:
Henri Matisse was born in 1869 in Le Cateau, Picardy, France, the oldest son of a wealthy grain merchant. Matisse displayed little interest in art until the age of 20, when he was given a box of oil paints by his mother while recovering from a severe attack of appendicitis. Matisse decided to become an artist after this, much to the disappointment of his father, and moved to Paris to study art at the Académie Julian under William-Adolphe Bouguereau and at the Ecole Nationale des Beaux-Arts under Gustave Moreau. After being introduced to Impressionism and the work of Vincent van Gogh by Australian painter John Russell, Matisse’s style changed completely, and he became entrenched with the Bohemian artists of the time such as Camille Pissarro and André Derain. Matisse’s fondness for bright and expressive color led to the Fauvist, or “wild beast”, movement in the early 1900’s, though Matisse continued working with color in this style of making for the rest of his career. Around 1906, Matisse met Pablo Picasso, who was 11 years his junior and the two became lifelong friends and rivals. Matisse maintained an active career right up through World War II, eventually succumbing to a heart attack at the age of 84 in 1954.
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LEONARD BASKIN (1922-2000) Signed Original Portrait Lithograph
Original lithograph by American artist Leonard Baskin (1922-2000) depicts an isolated portrait of a bearded man in a hat with sword-like elements framing the composition of the print. Baskin considered himself to be primarily a sculptor, but was best known for his works on paper. His works were often used to illustrate books, leading to Sylvia Plath dedicating her poem “Sculptor” to him. Housed in a lithe gold frame, this lithograph is signed in pencil by Baskin in the lower left hand corner of the print.
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LEONARD BASKIN (1922-2000) Signed Artist Proof Etching “Calla Lily”
Original etching by American sculptor and printmaker Leonard Baskin (1922-2000) depicts a lone, spindly calla lily rendered in fine linework on a crème paper. Baskin considered himself to be primarily a sculptor, but was best known for his works on paper. His works were often used to illustrate books, leading to Sylvia Plath dedicating her poem “Sculptor” to him. Housed in a lithe gold frame, this artist proof etching is signed in pencil by Baskin.
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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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FRIEDEL DZUBAS (1915-1994) Poster “Works in Progress 1983”
Poster for a 1983 painting exhibition by German-born American abstract expressionist artist Friedel Dzubas (1915-1994) depicts a prototypical reproduction of Dzubas’ painting work. Noted as a master of color, light, and scale in his work, this original poster is perfect for the painting buff of the household. Mounted on foamcore behind an acrylic frame for a museum-style display.
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GEORGIA O’KEEFE (1887-1986) Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival Poster
Created circa 1983 for the eleventh season of the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, this poster by acclaimed artist Georgia O’Keefe (1887-1986) depicts a large violet calla lily flower surrounded by soft greens and pinks. A piece that truly conveys O’Keefe’s revered style and imagery, this poster is framed in brown for an enduring piece to add to the art collection.
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CHARLES RIVIÉRE (1848-1920) Original Oil on Canvas “Mice at Table” – Signed
Original oil on canvas painting by listed French artist Charles Rivière (1848-1920) depicts a quiet table scene of small white mice scavenging the spoils of food left from a dinner. Luscious neutral tones mingle with red and greens against a diffused background. Rivière creates a scene full of charm and amusement that will delight collectors. Housed in a highly ornate, likely original gold frame, this painting is signed by Rivière in the lower left right corner of the painting.
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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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LEONARD BASKIN (1922-2000) Original Lithograph “Abraham”
Original lithograph by American artist Leonard Baskin (1922-2000) depicts a portrait of a man created from intricate linework. Dated to 1970, this lithograph features Hebrew characters over the top of the portrait that spell the aforementioned title, “Abraham”. Baskin considered himself to be primarily a sculptor, but was best known for his works on paper. His works were often used to illustrate books, leading to Sylvia Plath dedicating her poem “Sculptor” to him. Framed in metallic, this lithograph is plate signed and dated by Baskin.
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