“BLACK RINO” BECKENDORF RARE MATTED & FRAMED, PENCIL SINGED & NUMBERED 49/300

Description: “BLACK RINO” RARE FRAMED & MATTED BECKENDORF PENCIL SIGNED & NUMBERED 49/300 This is a rare find for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Created in 1966 by the American artist Charles Beckendorf, this medium-sized, Framed and matted print is pencil signed and numbered by the artist himself and features a beautiful depiction of the “BLACK RINO” in its natural habitat. The lithography production technique and matte paper material used to create this licensed reprint have resulted in a stunning, high-quality print that is perfect for Americana-themed decor. This single piece is part of a limited edition of 300, with this specific print being Pencil signed & numbered 49/300 by CHARLES BECKENDORF. Personalize your collection with this unique artwork, which comes with personalization instructions and features numbered and signed features that are perfect for any post-war (1940-1970) era art enthusiast. Charles Beckendorf grew up in the small South Texas town of Mathis. After attaining a Fine Arts Degree at the University of Texas in Austin, Beckendorf and his family moved to Los Angeles, California where Beckendorf worked as an illustrator for Howard Hughes and Walt Disney. In the early 1960's, Beckendorf moved his family back to Texas and did illustrations for Texas Parks and Wildlife and Harry Jersig at Lone Star Beer. In the 1960's while living in Houston, Beckendorf introduced his pen and ink pointillism drawings as prints to the market and they became a huge success. Beckendorf moved to Fredericksburg, Texas in the mid 1960's and opened a small gallery on Main Street in 1971. Beckendorf was commissioned by the Houston Museum of Natural Science to paint a 13' high x 144' long mural of Africa for the African Hall, which took him almost six years to complete. In 1972 and 1973, Beckendorf rented the 100,000 square foot Astro Hall in Houston, Texas and held the largest "Artist and Art Dealers Market" ever known showcasing artists from Texas, other states in the United States, and many other countries. In the 1980's, Beckendorf published four large coffee table books of his paintings and drawings, titled "Images of Texas" and opened the largest one-artist gallery in the world at 16,000 square feet. He also published another book for the Texas Sesquicentennial in 1986, titled "Charles Beckendorf / Texas". Five-term Mayor of Houston, Texas, Kathy Whitmire proclaimed October 1, 1986 Charles Beckendorf Day. Beckendorf originals hung in Governor Ann Richards' office during her governorship from 1991 through 1995. Beckendorf published his sixth book titled "Charles Beckendorf Texas Wildlife" in 1992. Beckendorf was also chosen for two Texas non-game Stamp & Prints, American Kestrel in 1988 and Road Runners in 1995 and for the State of Texas Turkey Stamp & Print in 1995. Charles Beckendorf's art has been collected by prominent Texans and Texas families, as well as "those that wish they were" for decades. A Charles Beckendorf American Texas artist 1930 - 1996. A VERY RARE, CANNOT FIND ANOTHER Vintage Graphite pencil illustration on matte Paper, Rare estate find, 1960s, Limited edition, FRAMED & MATTED. CHARLES BECKENDORF pencil Signed and numbered 49/300 on heavy Matt paper. Measures 11” X 14”. Art work has no blemishes. You will not be disappointed.

Price: 50 USD

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

End Time: 2025-02-01T23:54:52.000Z

Shipping Cost: 10 USD