Leroy Neiman Art
American, 1921-2012
LeRoy Neiman, born LeRoy Runquist, is best known for his vibrantly colored paintings and screen prints, which draw on Impressionism and Pop Art and frequently feature portraits of athletes and musicians as well as depictions of sporting events. He is renowned for creating art during live coverage of the Olympics and other major American and international sports competitions. He once commented, “I use (bold) color to emphasize the scent, the spirit, and the feeling of the thing I’ve experienced.”
Born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Neiman showed an early aptitude for drawing. After returning home from WWII, he studied at the Saint Paul School of Art and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), where his classmates included Robert Indiana and Leon Golub. Upon graduation in 1950, he began teaching at SAIC.
In 1953, his oil painting Idle Boats won first prize at the Twin City Show, where the Minneapolis Art Institute purchased it. Neiman’s reputation quickly grew, and museums such as the Carnegie Pittsburgh International Exhibition of Contemporary Painting, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington purchased his works.
In 1954, Neiman’s famous association with Playboy magazine began to take shape. Hugh Hefner commissioned Neiman to create an illustration for this fledgling magazine, and his piece won the 1954 Chicago Art Directors Award. This led to a relationship with Playboy that lasted five decades and included Neiman writing and illustrating the “Man at His Leisure” section and the creation of the well-known “Femlin” — a female nymph wearing only opera gloves, stockings and high heels — which appeared on the “Party Jokes” page in every issue since 1955.
In 1970, the 5th Dimension commissioned Neiman to create a cover illustration for the pop group’s album Portrait. In 1994, he created the illustration used for the playbill and the immense Broadway mural for the musical Busker Alley. He was inducted as a Laureate of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois and awarded the highest honor of the state of Illinois, the Order of Lincoln, in 2009.
Today, you can find Neiman’s works in the collections of the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Indianapolis Museum of Art (Newfields), among others.
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Artist: Leroy Neiman
Original Bruno SamMartino vs. Baron Mikel Scicluna 2
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Cumming, GA
LeRoy Neiman Original Mixed media on paper; including tempera, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, and conte' crayon
Dated 1966
8 1/2″ x 16 1/4″ viewab...
Category
1960s American Impressionist Leroy Neiman Art
Materials
Conté, Pastel, Mixed Media, Tempera, Watercolor
PADDOCK AT CHANTILLY
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Aventura, FL
Hand signed numbered by the artist. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authenticity included. Edition of 250. All reasonable offers will be considered.
Category
1990s Impressionist Leroy Neiman Art
Materials
Paper, Screen
LeRoy Neiman 'Delacroix Tiger' 1977, Signed & numbered serigraph
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
"Delacroix's Tiger"
by
LeRoy Neiman
Media: Serigraph on Paper
Image Dimensions: 28 5/8 x 38 1/8"
Year Produced: 1977
Edition Size: 300 Numbered, 50 Artists Proofs, 6 Printers Proofs
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Category
1970s Contemporary Leroy Neiman Art
Materials
Screen
NAGANO 2005 SPECIAL OLYMPICS
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph in colors on paper. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Edition of 300. Sheet size 36 x 29 inches. Image size approx 30 x 25 inches.
Custom framed as pictured. ...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Leroy Neiman Art
Materials
Paper, Screen
Hunt Rendez Vous - Limited Edition Serigraph by LeRoy Neiman
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Montreal, Quebec
-- Hunt Rendez Vous by LeRoy Neiman
-- Artwork is hand-signed and numbered by the LeRoy Neiman
-- Comes with a certificate of authenticity
-- Comes with a high quality frame
Category
1990s Pop Art Leroy Neiman Art
Materials
Archival Paper, Lithograph
LeRoy Neiman 'Femling - Happy New Year 1982' Original ink & watercolor
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artist: Leroy Neiman (1921 - 2012)
Title: Femling - Happy New Years
Type: Original
Material: Ink & Paper
Year Produced: 1982
Medium: ink on paper
Size: 10.5" x 8.5"
Framed approx.: 2...
Category
1990s Contemporary Leroy Neiman Art
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Ice Castle - Limited Edition Serigraph by LeRoy Neiman
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Montreal, Quebec
-- Artwork is hand signed and numbered by LeRoy Neiman
-- Artwork comes with a certificate of authenticity
-- Comes with a premium quality frame
Category
1980s Pop Art Leroy Neiman Art
Materials
Archival Paper, Lithograph
CELEBRITY NIGHT AT SPAGO
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Aventura, FL
Hand signed numbered by the artist. Framed size: approx. 37 x 49 in. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authenticity included. Edition of 600. All reasonable offers w...
Category
1990s Impressionist Leroy Neiman Art
Materials
Paper, Screen
Brad Park
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Cumming, GA
Original Mixed Media on Paper
Dimensions 14.25″ x 11.25″ unframed.
Approximately 28.25″ x 25.25″ Framed
Dated 1971.
Category
1970s American Impressionist Leroy Neiman Art
Materials
Mixed Media
NAGANO 2005 SPECIAL OLYMPICS
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph in colors on paper. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Edition of 300. Sheet size 36 x 29 inches. Image size approx 30 x 25 inches.
Artwork is in excellent condi...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Leroy Neiman Art
Materials
Paper, Screen
FAMILY PORTRAIT
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Aventura, FL
Hand signed numbered by the artist in pencil. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authenticity included. Edition of 575. All reasonable offers will be considered.
Category
Early 2000s Impressionist Leroy Neiman Art
Materials
Paper, Screen
American Bald Eagle
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
LeRoy Neiman's art style is a blend of impressionism, expressionism, and realism, with elements of Pop Art. His work is known for its vibrant colors, spontaneous brushstrokes, and dy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Leroy Neiman Art
Materials
Screen
"Frank Sinatra as Tony Rome"
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Jim's of Lambertville Fine Art Gallery is proud to present this piece by LeRoy Neiman (1921 – 2012).
LeRoy Neiman was born in 1921 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He displayed a great talent for art at a young age, working as an illustrator for local grocery stores as a teenager. Even after being drafted into the Army in 1942, he spent his spare time painting murals on the walls of kitchens and mess halls, where he served as a cook. Once the Army’s Special Services Division took notice of his talents, he was sent to work on painting stage sets for Red Cross shows in Germany after the war.
Upon returning to the United States, Neiman enrolled briefly at the St. Paul School of Art before attending the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and later, teaching figure drawing and fashion illustration there. While working at the Art Institute of Chicago, Neiman discovered his primary medium, enamel house paint, when a janitor threw out some half-empty cans of it next door to his apartment. From this medium, he embraced a technique of rapid paint application.
While freelancing as an illustrator for the Chicago department store, Carson Pirie Scott, in the 1950s, Neiman met Hugh Hefner, who would become a great friend and help establish his artistic reputation. In 1954, Hefner showed Neiman’s paintings to Playboy’s Art...
Category
Mid-20th Century Leroy Neiman Art
Materials
Paper, Oil
GOLDEN GIRL
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Aventura, FL
Hand signed numbered by the artist in pencil. Artwork size: 24.25 x 30 in. Frame size: approx. 37 x 43 in. Artwork appears to be in excellent condition. Artwork has not been examine...
Category
1980s Impressionist Leroy Neiman Art
Materials
Paper, Screen
OPEN RUNNER
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Aventura, FL
Hand signed numbered by the artist. Image size 7.5 x 8.25 inches. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authenticity included. Edition of 150. All reasonable offers will ...
Category
1990s Impressionist Leroy Neiman Art
Materials
Paper, Etching, Aquatint
"Queen At Royal Ascot" 1976 NEIMAN, LeRoy
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Bristol, CT
Classic Leroy Neiman poster of 'Royal Ascot' published June 4- June 26, 1976 by M. Knoedler & Co. Ltd. 143 New Bond Street, London
Poster Sz: ...
Category
1970s Leroy Neiman Art
Materials
Paper
DELACROIX'S TIGER
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Aventura, FL
Hand signed numbered by the artist in pencil. Serigraph on Paper. Framed. Edition of 300. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenticity included. All reasonable o...
Category
1970s Impressionist Leroy Neiman Art
Materials
Paper, Screen
Isiah Thomas
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Indianapolis, IN
This painting was purchased directly from the artist, and its sale benefits a midwestern university foundation.
Category
1980s Pop Art Leroy Neiman Art
Materials
Acrylic
"Serengeti Leopard"
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Warren, NJ
This is a Leroy Neiman signed and numbered print. In good condition however there’s some sun damage to the print. Still a really neat piece and wil...
Category
20th Century Leroy Neiman Art
Materials
Lithograph
Polar Bears, Screenprint by LeRoy Neiman
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: LeRoy Neiman, American (1921 - 2012)
Title: Polar Bears
Year: 1979
Medium: Serigraph, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition: 214/300
Image Size: 38...
Category
1980s American Impressionist Leroy Neiman Art
Materials
Screen
Wine Alfresco, Screenprint by LeRoy Neiman
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Long Island City, NY
A serigraph by Leroy Neiman from 2000. A colorful scene of friends enjoying wine in a countryside landscape. Signed and framed in gold wood frame.
Artist: LeRoy Neiman, American (1...
Category
1990s Pop Art Leroy Neiman Art
Materials
Screen
Punchinello, Signed Modern Lithograph on Arches, LeRoy Neiman
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: LeRoy Neiman, American (1921 - 2012)
Title: Punchinello with Text
Year: 1970
Medium: Lithograph on Arches, signed in pencil
Edition: AP
Paper Size: 30 x 24 inches
Category
1970s Pop Art Leroy Neiman Art
Materials
Lithograph
Nude, Playboy-era Oil Painting by LeRoy Neiman
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: LeRoy Neiman, American (1921 - 2012)
Title: Nude
Year: 1960
Medium: Oil on Masonite, signed and dated l.r.
Size: 8 x 11.5 inches
Frame: 16 x 19.5 inches
Category
1950s American Impressionist Leroy Neiman Art
Materials
Oil
20th century etching animal print black and white cows farm scene sketch signed
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Bovine Family" is an original etching by Leroy Neiman. The artist signed the piece lower left. It is edition 182/250 and dated 1980. It depicts a cow an...
Category
1980s Modern Leroy Neiman Art
Materials
Etching
In the Stretch
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
LeRoy Neiman's art style is a blend of impressionism, expressionism, and realism, with elements of Pop Art is a great addition to any art collection.
Category
1970s American Impressionist Leroy Neiman Art
Materials
Screen
Reclining Woman
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Cumming, GA
Original Pen and Ink on Paper
Dimensions 12″ x 16″ unframed
26 x 30 Framed
Circa 1959.
Category
1950s American Impressionist Leroy Neiman Art
Materials
Ink, Pen
Celebrity Night at Spago
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
LeRoy Neiman's art style is a blend of impressionism, expressionism, and realism, with elements of Pop Art. His work is known for its vibrant colors, spontaneous brushstrokes, and dy...
Category
1990s American Impressionist Leroy Neiman Art
Materials
Screen
Original Bruno SamMartino vs. Baron Mikel Scicluna 1
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Cumming, GA
LeRoy Neiman Original Mixed media on paper; including tempera, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, and conti crayon
Dated 1966
9 1/2″ x 9 1/4″ viewabl...
Category
1960s American Impressionist Leroy Neiman Art
Materials
Conté, Pastel, Acrylic, Watercolor
Original Richard Burton, The Robe Film
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Cumming, GA
Original Graphite Sketch on Paper
1953 / Signed 1959
Inscribed “Sketch for Robe Feature”
10 5/8″ x 13 1/2″ Viewable
25″ x 29 1/2″ Framed
The Robe, a fictional Biblical epic film was ...
Category
1950s American Impressionist Leroy Neiman Art
Materials
Graphite
He Lost His Head Over Her
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Cumming, GA
Original Graphite on Paper
Dimensions 12.5″ x 8″ Viewable
27″ x 22.5″ Framed.
Signed by Artist.
Circa 1962.
Category
1960s American Impressionist Leroy Neiman Art
Materials
Graphite
Sunbather
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Cumming, GA
Original mixed-media on paper
Dimensions 6″ x 7″ unframed
20.5″ x 21.5″ framed.
This is a study for a work entitled “Les Baigneuses” dated 1971 and is included in LeRoy Neiman’s cat...
Category
1970s American Impressionist Leroy Neiman Art
Materials
Mixed Media
Elephant Stampede Tapestry
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Cumming, GA
Elephant Stampede Tapestry
Published 1988
Image Area Dimensions 60" x 81"
Hand Woven Silk Tapestry
Edition Size 88
Gallery Retail $25,000.
Tapestry 35 from the edition of only 88 pi...
Category
1980s Abstract Leroy Neiman Art
Materials
Silk
Club Alabam, Dunbar Hotel , LA
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Cumming, GA
Original Pen and Ink on paper
Dimensions 10.5″ x 13″ unframed
24 x 27″ approximate framed
Circa 1959
Category
1950s American Impressionist Leroy Neiman Art
Materials
Mixed Media
Prowling Leopard - Limited Edition Lithograph by LeRoy Neiman
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Montreal, Quebec
— Artwork comes with a certificate of authenticity and a premium quality frame
— Signed and numbered by Leroy Neiman
— Edition size : 425
— Artworks available : 218
Category
Early 2000s Other Art Style Leroy Neiman Art
Materials
Lithograph
Homage to Boucher Nude
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Leroy Neiman
Homage to Boucher Nude
1973
12 3/4 x 13 1/2 in.
From the rare Artist Proof edition
Original serigraph in colors on paper
Hand signed and numbered in pencil
Category
1970s Leroy Neiman Art
Materials
Giclée
Elephant Tryptic
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Leroy Neiman
Elephant Tryptic
1972
12 3/4 x 13 1/2 in.
From the rare Artist Proof edition of 85.
Numbered 18 / 85
Original serigraph in colors on paper
Hand signed and numbere...
Category
1970s Leroy Neiman Art
Materials
Giclée
U.S. Open at Oakmont
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Missouri, MO
U.S. Open at Oakmont
Leroy Neiman (American, 1921-2012)
Signed in pencil lower right
Edition 63/300 lower left
27.5 x 39 inches
39.25 x 51 inches with frame
Known for his bright, co...
Category
20th Century American Modern Leroy Neiman Art
Materials
Color, Lithograph
Jaguar Family
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Jaguar Family" 1980 is an original color serigraph on paper by noted American artist Leroy Neiman, 1921-2012. It is hand signed and numbered 157/300 in pencil by...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Leroy Neiman Art
Materials
Screen
Statue of Liberty
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Missouri, MO
LeRoy Neiman (American, 1921-2012)
Statue of Liberty, July 4, 1986
Signed and Dated Lower Left
Acrylic Paint and Chalk
24 x 16 inches
37.5 x 29.25 inches with frame
Mr. Neiman's ki...
Category
1980s American Modern Leroy Neiman Art
Materials
Chalk, Acrylic
The 18th at Pebble Beach
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Missouri, MO
The 18th at Pebble Beach
Leroy Neiman (American, 1921-2012)
Signed in pencil lower right
Edition 176/400 lower left
26 x 43 inches
37.25 x 54.5 inches with frame
Known for his bright, colorful paintings and screen prints of famous sports stars...
Category
20th Century American Modern Leroy Neiman Art
Materials
Color, Lithograph
Cove at Vintage
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Missouri, MO
Cove at Vintage
Leroy Neiman (American, 1921-2012)
Signed in pencil lower right
Edition 237/375 lower left
34 x 36.5 inches
43 x 45.5 inches with frame
Known for his bright, colorful paintings and screen prints of famous sports stars...
Category
20th Century American Modern Leroy Neiman Art
Materials
Color, Lithograph
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- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Like a lithograph, a serigraph (or screen print) is a print, but in this case, the image to be printed is stenciled onto fabric, instead of being painted onto a stone or metal plate, as in a lithograph.
- What style is LeRoy Neiman art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022LeRoy Neiman’s art gives off the tone of impressionism. He uses vibrant colors and spontaneous and sporadic brush strokes to achieve the final outcome of his work. Shop a selection of LeRoy Neiman’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.