Carl Pickhardt

Down for the Count

ca. 1930s

"Song of Portofino" features a colorful harbor scene with rich blues and golds leading to the sparkling Mediterranean sea, and is a quintessential example of Tom Swimm's enhanced realism. This colorful hand pulled 96 color serigraph exhibits all of the bold colors and strong composition that Swimm is known for. It is hand signed by the artist in an edition of 240 including Proofs. Born and raised on the East Coast, he had a successful career as an advertising commercial artist in New York, then resettled in southern California with his wife and son in 1982. Inspired by the light and landscape of the West Coast, he renewed his passion for painting and was accepted for his first exhibition in the Festival Of Arts in Laguna Beach, California in 1988. His paintings soon became recognizable for their exceptional use of light and color -- a style that he continues to develop with each new work. To quote the artist: “Light is the most important aspect of my work, offering the ultimate challenge and reward. To capture its elusive qualities on canvas offers great personal satisfaction, and it’s what I thrive on artistically.” To seek inspiration, the artist travels extensively, working from photos and sketches that he uses for reference, then creates his original oils...

Artist: Richard Haas Title: Chisholm Trail Mural Year: 1985 Medium: Screenprint, Signed in pencil Edition: Exhibition Proof Paper Size: 29.5 x 40.75 in...

This signed and numbered print is in excellent condition and comes directly from Lincoln Center, publisher of the edition. b. 1933, Brooklyn, NY Joseph Raffael’s paintings are infl...

Color screenprint on wove paper. Signed and numbered 35/100 in pencil, lower right. Published by The 1977 Presidential Inaugural Committee, Washington, D.C. From the 1977 Inaugura...