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David Adickes
"Seated Figure with Red Beret" Modern Abstract Figurative Portrait Painting

2007

$7,250
£5,584.56
€6,376.92
CA$10,343.76
A$11,319.45
CHF 5,936.54
MX$135,291.53
NOK 74,918.75
SEK 69,890.15
DKK 47,623.80

About the Item

Modern abstract figurative portrait painting by Houston, TX artist David Adickes. The work features a central elongated male figure with a well-kept beard dressed in a yellow striped paired with a red hat and scarf. Currently hung a decorative black and gold frame. Dimensions Without Frame: H 39 in. x W 29 in. Artist Biography: Born (1927) and raised in Huntsville, TX, David Adickes is an artist whose art and heart are closely aligned with Paris, France. After studying art at the Atelier F. Leger in the late 40s, Adickes burst onto the art scene in Houston and elsewhere in the early 50s and has been a prominent member of Houston’s art community ever since. While his most visible works are his giant sculptures, from the Virtuoso in downtown Houston to the 76-foot Sam Houston in his hometown of Huntsville, David Adickes has for decades produced paintings that have been acclaimed in numerous art exhibitions and galleries, both in the United States and internationally. Moreover, his paintings continue to delight collectors with a distinct blend of classic style, delightful palette, and a touch of whimsy.
  • Creator:
    David Adickes (1927, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2007
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 47 in (119.38 cm)Width: 37 in (93.98 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Houston, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DA_321stDibs: LU551311146482

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