LeRoy Neiman Modern Serigraph "Backhand (Chris Evert)," 1974

Item Details

LeRoy Neiman (American, 1921–2012)
Backhand (Chris Evert) 1974
Serigraph on paper
Signed to lower right
Marked Artist’s Proof to lower left
Artist’s information sheet to verso

Both highly acclaimed and criticized, Neiman is internationally known for his bright, bold, semi-abstract Impressionistic depictions of sporting events, athletes, and prominent public figures. He studied art and painting at the Art Institute of Chicago, De Paul University, and the University of Illinois. He was an instructor at the Art Institute of Chicago for ten years. His works are represented in the permanent collections of numerous prestigious institutions, including the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.; the Print Club of Albany; Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art; University of Wyoming Art Museum; The National Art Museum of Sport, Inc.;Tucson Museum of Art, and the Hermitage in Leningrad, among many others.

Condition

- surface tear to sheet along left margin; glass removed from frame; dents, chips, and cuts to inner frame border; minor scratches to frame; punctures to paper backing.

Dimensions

- measures frame; sight measures 19.5" W x 26.5" H.

• Item not examined outside of mounting.

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Item #

ITMGQ61017