Description: VLADIMIR TRETCHIKOFF "BASUTO GIRL" / "BASOTHO GIRL" Rare Print Signed on Plate in Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Solid Wood Frame Stunningly surreal blue toned beautiful South African woman with headdress on a neutral tones and textured print background. Tretchikoff's life motto "Express your passion, do whatever you love, take action, no matter what"... as evidenced by his well known and celebrated collections of kitsch mid-century South African & Asian inspired pop art portraitures. This print from 1952, titled Basuto Girl", is a classic representation of this Russian born South African artist's celebrated style. Tretchikoff was a self-taught artist who painted realistic figures, portraits, still life, and animals. His reproduction prints were so popular that it was rumored he was the world's richest artist after Dimensions: print is approximately 19.5W 29.5H not including the 3" width of the frame THE ORIGINAL FRAME AND GLASS IS INCLUDED. MINOR SCUFF MARKS AND AGING APPARENT ON WOOD FRAME. GOOD SOLID COMPOTE SATURATION ON PRINT WITH NO APPARENT FADING BUT THE GLASS IS DEFINITELY IN NEED OF A POLISHING OR REPLACEMENT AS IT'S A BIT FOGGY. PRINT APPEARS TO BE IN GOOD TO EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION AND STILL HAS ORIGINAL PAPER BACKING FROM FRAMING IN 1950S. PROBABLY AFTER MARKET / REPLACEMENT RETENTION BRACKETS USED ON BOTTOM BACK SIDE TO HOLD PRINT TO FRAME. READY TO HANG & ENJOY!! SEE PICTURES FOR DETAILS Tracking and insurance will be included and shipping costs including packaging needed to keep glass and frame safe. __________________ If you have any questions about the item(s) up for auction, please ask before bidding. Serious bidders only PLEASE! Payment is expected, in full, within two (2) days of auction's end or an unpaid item case will be opened. Returns not accepted on artwork, please be sure of your purchase before you bid, thank you. BID WITH CONFIDENCE REASONABLE OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED Excellent feedback... including several high end art pieces, statues and original paintings.
Price: 550 USD
Location: Hermon, New York
End Time: 2024-01-25T00:38:41.000Z
Shipping Cost: 35.95 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: Vladimir Tretchikoff
Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work
Signed: signed in the plate
Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
Color: Blue
Date of Creation: 1950-1969
Material: Lithograph
Subject: Famous Paintings/Painters
Print Surface: Paper
Type: Print
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Framed/Unframed: 1950s mid century modern solid wood frame
Year of Production: 1952
Width (Inches): approx 23x28" overall
Height (Inches): print 19.5 x 24.5" plus approx 3"wide frame
Style: Russian-South African Mid Century Expressionism
Features: Signed, Signed in the plate
