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Artist: Sam Amato
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Sam AmatoEn Repose, c. 1955

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By Sam Amato

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Born in New York in 1924, Sam Amato became a key painter in the Southern California (Los Angeles) figurative school of painting of the 1960's and '70's, best known for his diverse su...

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1950s Modern Sam Amato Art

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Oil

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Find a wide variety of authentic Sam Amato art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Sam Amato in oil paint, paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 1950s and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Sam Amato art, so small editions measuring 20 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Hans Burkhardt, Antonio Feltrinelli, and Arthur Smith.

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