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Ansel Adams was born in San Francisco in 1902. It was there that he first encountered Nature, but his love of the Natural World, and his vision as an artist, was truly excited by his first visit to Yosemite in 1916. Yosemite would become Adams' muse, with the dramatic expanse of Half Dome taking center stage of many of his photographs.
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- Festa Di San Gennaro". Paint on Paper. Ca. 1983.
Charles Fazzino (American, b. 1955) is a contemporary American Pop Artist, best known for his incredibly detailed and vividly colored works of 3D art. A lifelong New Yorker, Fazzino studied at the School for Visual Arts in New York City. Surrounded by the sights, sounds, and fast pace of life in New York City, Fazzino is greatly influenced by the world around him. In addition, as a Pop Artist, Fazzino examines the effect of popular culture on art and expression. As a result, Fazzino packs his art with detail, bright colors, and recognizable buildings, people, and pop culture references. His works are busy and bustling, and capture the very essence of city life.
Charles Fazzino's works are often cityscapes. Fazzino will make an image of New York City or another city around the world, and fill it with buildings, people, and objects that reference what the viewer thinks of when they think of that city. These works are described as 3D (three dimensional) as Fazzino physically makes his paintings and prints pop up from their background. He usually does this by cutting out certain parts of a work and raising them off the background. This allows Fazzino to layer his art, creating an image that has physical depth and quite literally sticks out to the viewer. Then, Fazzino usually incorporates glitter and Swarovski crystals into his artwork, making them mixed media works of art. As a result, the crowded masses of people and buildings interspersed with pop culture references, like Mickey Mouse and "The Big Apple", make a scene that draws the viewer in and holds them spellbound. Fazzino's works require close looking and time to fully appreciate.
Charles Fazzino makes both paintings and prints of various types. Both media are treated in the same manner by Fazzino, as he uses his cut out technique in both cases, and, thus, the effect is similar. Nest Egg Auctions has sold numerous examples of Fazzino's work, both original paintings and prints. One original painting, Festa di San Gennaro (possibly 1983), shows a festival in Little Italy in New York City. Groups of people are found throughout, and one can enter into the work to experience Fazzino's vision.
One print, The World Loves NYC (contemporary), is a monumental work. Fazzino depicts the Five Boroughs of New York City and the surrounding areas. At the center is Manhattan, with the Bronx, Harlem, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and even Palisades in the distance. Famous structures, like the Empire State Building and Yankee Stadium, as well as cars, billboards, and even hot air balloons, fill the piece. A major work on a massive scale, The World Loves NYC is a characteristic example of what Fazzino is all about.
Have a work of art by Charles Fazzino that you'd like to sell? Nest Egg Auctions would love to sell it for you for the highest price!
While Georg Jensen trained as a goldsmith and some Jensen products are made of gold, the firm primarily works in sterling silver. Two main types of products predominate: jewelry and dining items. Both types of objects express the design principles of Georg Jensen himself, drawing on the natural world for inspiration. Flowers and other plants are the most common, with many Jensen designs drawing on these for major elements of overall design. Insects and other animals, while more rare, are not totally uncommon in Jensen products, especially jewelry. In addition, geometric motifs are commonly found, with shapes and lines being major aspects of the Jensen style.
LeRoy Neiman (American, 1921 - 2012) was an American Pop Artist of wide popularity and huge economic success. Born in 1921 in the neighborhood of Frog Town in St. Paul, Minnesota, Neiman began his artistic journey at a very young age and continued throughout his life to make works of great energy. His works are defined by bright colors and palpable electricity. This is due to the subjects he chose: his preferred subject matter was sports. Neiman befriended and painted Muhammad Ali (1942 - 2016) on multiple occasions, and was the official Painter of the Olympics beginning in 1972. Athletic competition inspired Neiman, and he expressed the beauty and power of renowned athletes through his paintings and prints.
LeRoy Neiman's paintings and prints are visually striking, as he utilizes very bright, near neon colors for his paintings. The splotches of vibrant color, perhaps inspired by the works of early 20th century Fauvists, create an image that captures the viewer's attention and fills them with excitement. The anticipation at the starting line, the strength of a batter's swing, and the glory of a victorious boxer all become heightened by Neiman's unique style. Neiman did not limit himself to sports paintings, however, and made paintings and prints of musical artists like Frank Sinatra (1915 - 1998), actors like Marilyn Monroe (1926 - 1962), and even animals. These works are just as striking as his sports pictures, capturing the indomitable personality of someone like Sinatra or the sheer strength wielded by a silverback gorilla.
Nest Egg Auctions does exceedingly well with works by LeRoy Neiman, and is always happy to sell more examples of this beloved artist's work. If you have a work by LeRoy Neiman, please reach out to us! We would be happy to discuss your work with you, and even sell it at auction.
Have a work of art by LeRoy Neiman that you'd like to sell? Nest Egg Auctions would love to sell it for you for the highest price!
While LeRoy Neiman was certainly a great artist, he was perhaps an even better salesman. His personal image, featuring his handlebar mustache with a long cigar, and his over-the-top personality attracted adoring fans. In addition, Neiman made copies of his paintings in print media, which allowed for wide distribution to those same adoring fans. Thus, while Neiman is wildly popular, his art is also accessible to collectors.
We at Nest Egg Auctions greatly respect Ansel Adams' photography, and appreciate his mission of conservation. We would love the opportunity to help you sell your Ansel Adams photograph.
Both of these works by Charles Fazzino sold very well, as have the other examples Nest Egg has sold throughout the years. If you have a work by Charles Fazzino, please reach out to us! We are experienced in handling Fazzino's works, and would be happy to see yours.