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Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

British, b. 1953
We are privileged to sell works on behalf of Sax Berlin. Sax, arguably the finest exponent of 21st Century Classicism, has devoted his life to absorbing the culture of art and architecture in Europe, Asia & North America. He is undoubtedly a genius of our times and one of the great secrets of modern art. When one reviews his oeuvre, 10 distinct & separate styles emerge, displaying Berlin’s mastery of his subject. In fact only Picasso has achieved this height of genius. His students and collectors call him “The Master”. Berlin is a unique artist, using techniques mastered during his studies; ranging from antiquity through the medieval and Renaissance to the present; he creates the visual outcomes he wants and that delight collectors. The paintings Berlin has created in his New York, Greek and Cornish studios are of museum quality and are rarely seen in Art Sales offering a combination of beautiful artworks and investment opportunity. Harvard University refer to him as a Master Artist. The President of the Asia Society on Park Avenue, NYC wrote to Berlin that “your work is beautiful” and Bernard Faure, Professor of Asia Studies at Columbia University wrote “your icons really do have a life of their own”. Sax Berlin is a modern Master Painter in the truest sense of the term and follows in the footsteps of the Great Masters of the past.
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Artist: Sax Berlin
Spike Gold Tooth : Contemporary Neo Expressionist Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Twenty First Century Sharp Edge NYC Style this painting showcases an iconic symbol of popular culture;the gold tooth or teeth. In this piece Berlin has comb...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic

Pierrot and the Harlequin. Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
A subtle piece from Sax Berlin created in the 1990's; this painting unites 2 iconic figures, Pierrot and Harlequin. Whilst being totally differen...
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20th Century Contemporary Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

"No King: One Route". Contemporary Neo Expressionist Oil Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Sharp edged and sassy from Sax Berlin. A bang on trend, urban street painting with an undercurrent of the darkness of the city. Oil and acrylic on canvas
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

What Light in Yonder Window Breaks: Contemporary figurative oil painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Shakespeare's fair Juliet in Romeo's soliloquy is here interpreted as a medieval maiden. Berlin has not only cast his Juliet as a medieval beauty but has also used authentic techniqu...
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2010s Medieval Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Crack is Wack . Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Sax Berlin's Skull series form part of his Neo-Expressionist works. Berlin works with speed on these pieces, gives them a sense of urgency. In "person" they are electric and magnetic...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Silver

Bob Vylan. Spartan Warrior : Footprint Neo Expressionist Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Berlin has his finger firmly on the pulse of modernity. In this piece he acknowledges  the London based punk/grime/rap band Bob Vylan.  The social commentary of their lyrics are beau...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic

Angel Of Liberty. Contemporary Neo Expressionist Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Angel Of Liberty from Sax Berlin's "Sharp Edge 21st Century Neo Expressionist New York City Style" Series It probably only happens once in a lifetime with right alignment of the stars! To work with an artist at the very zenith of his power in the contemporary art world. Sax Berlin has travelled every continent to study to learn how to paint in a myriad complexity of styles. He has served an apprenticeship of decades, always creating the most wonderful paintings in every unique style. Now he has come full circle and his Sharp Edge 21st Century New York City Style reflects the cutting edge of contemporary art. Now painting in a studio in Spain his work has evolved. Spanish art has always been at the forefront of creativity and style. Due in part to the influences of light, colour and landscape that imbue the country, from stark arid plains to verdant mountains. Berlin is inspired by the colours and light to a new vibrancy. His paintings are elemental, "slash and burn" in an amalgam of New York City Street Style and ancient Spanish...
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2010s Street Art Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"The Down Crown Crew". Contemporary Neo Expressionist Figurative Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
A small format work on paper from Berlin. This piece is bright and immediate, beautifully reflecting the vibrancy of downtown culture. Acrylic and gold leaf on paper
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Dont Shoot: Take Knee. Neo Expressionist Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
In classic Sharp Edge 21st Century New York Style, Berlin acknowledges and shows solidarity with the world mourning the cruel death of George Floyd in the United States, and starting...
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2010s Street Art Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Wild is the Wind. ( Kerry O )". Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Part of his Women Who Dance With Wolves inspired series, Berlin offers Wild is the Wind (Kerry O). Every woman has, deep within her psyche, a wild nature. This nature cannot be taugh...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic

"Grand Expression" Large Black & White Abstract Painting by Sax Berlin
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Black and white abstract painting from the studio of Sax Berlin
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic, Canvas

Paxos Madonna. Contemporary Oil Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Created in his studio on the Greek island of Paxos in 2004, this Madonna, painted in the ancient technique of egg tempera, is inspired by the Madonnas found throughout the islands. T...
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Early 2000s Young British Artists (YBA) Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Egg Tempera

Blue Eyed Guardian. Contemporary Neo Expressionist Oil Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
This Guardian Angel almost vanishes into his background, but that was the most wonderful attribute of the Angels, they melted in with the environment. Only the piercing blue eyes & r...
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2010s Street Art Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Self Portrait with Billion Dollar Hand
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Berlin has always maintained his hand is an independent entity and the paintings he produces with it are unique and not within his control, they unfold onto the canvas. He fondly calls it his "Billion Dollar...
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2010s Street Art Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

White Faced Harlequin, Contemporary Figurative Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Fully costumed Harlequin sits before the hot swirling background looking reflective after his performance. With his ceruse coated face he is the archetypal image of our perception of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Guardian Angel. All Seeing
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
"Sharp Edge" style from Sax Berlin
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2010s Street Art Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Petrushka", Hand Ground Pigments on Canvas
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
A stock character of Russian marionette theatre since the 18th Century, set in St. Petersburg this is a burlesque tale of unrequited love. Charlatan...
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2010s Contemporary Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Silver Leaf

All Seeing Guardian
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Sharp Edge 21st Century Neo Expressionist painting of New York City's finest, The Guardian Angels. Berlin encapsulates the ethos of the Guardian Angels in this piece; they are truly ...
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2010s Street Art Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Harlequin On Fire. Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Harlequin On Fire from the studio of Sax Berlin. Vivid colour reflects the face of Harlequin; he gazes back as the fire rages; will he plunge into the inferno...
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2010s Contemporary Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Silver Leaf

Loving Kindness
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Loving Kindness : 24ct gold leaf and original pigments. The exceptionally talented Sax Berlin produces another masterpiece for Buddha collection. Sensational piece. "Buddha said…....
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2010s Surrealist Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Born In the Night. Contemporary Neo Expressionist Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
When Sax Berlin experiences the desire to lay something down he's unstoppable. This piece was created from an initial impulse of red. He laid down the base of reds and retired for so...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Beauty And Wisdom. Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Beauty and Wisdom - Berlin has captured the essence of woman in this painting. It is a deeply spirtual piece and evokes the journey through life to eventual harmony with self. The ac...
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2010s Contemporary Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Woman In Blue; contemporary figurative oil painting by Sax Berlin
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Just released form the artists studio a 1997 Gouache.
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1990s Contemporary Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Gouache

Sappho's Cliff. Contemporary Figurative Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Is it possible to paint an abstract Classical picture? If so then this superb piece must surely be it. In the portrait of her head Sappho almost appears as a negative image, much like the Turin Shroud...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Oil

BLACK LIVES MATTER
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
In classic Sharp Edge 21st Century New York Style, Berlin acknowledges and shows solidarity with the world mourning the cruel death of George Floyd in the United States, and starting to come together to try to make sense of systemic racism. Black Lives Matter...
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2010s Street Art Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Anytime Anywhere. Contemporary Neo Expressionist Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Acrylic On Canvas
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Guardian Bro": Contemporary Neo Expressionist Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Acrylic On Canvas
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Stay Solid: Nightingale". Neo Expressionist Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
STAY SOLID: dedicated to all the nurses and medical research teams world-wide. A gritty painting to join the collection of works in Sax Berlin's Sharp Edge 21st Century Neo Expressi...
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2010s Contemporary Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Fire Birds: Contemporary figurative oil painting by Sax Berlin
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
A powerful image of Harlequins; they sit in security knowing that behind the turbulence of the world surges all around them. This latest form of the Harlequin from Berlin is vibrant ...
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2010s Contemporary Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Oil

21st Century Wild Man. Contemporary Neo Expressionist Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
With his Sharp Edge 21st Century Neo-Expressionist New York City Style series Berlin gifts us the fruits of complete abandonment in paint. He offers these works that map the evolutio...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Guardian Sista. Acrylic Neo Expressionist Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
New York City has immersed Berlin in the whole vibe of the street culture that existed in the city at that time. Guardian Sista pays tribute to the women who were an integral part of...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Wise Up We All From Africa
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Painted in Sax Berlin's iconic Sharp Edge style, Wise Up displays motif's from Africa, see the display of flags at the bottom of the canvas for example, and instantly recognisable sy...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Dollar Angel" Contemporary Expressionist Street Art.
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
What an amazing departure this represents for Berlin! 21st Century Neo-Expressionism a style that draws on many experiences that have directed Berlin to adopt a free flowing, vibranc...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic

"Saphos Queen Of Lesbos." Contemporary Figurative Mixed MediaPainting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Lyric poet Sappho was born on the Greek island of Lesbos sometime in the 600's BC, although little is certain about her life and much of her poetry is lost to us her reputation, orig...
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2010s Contemporary Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Silver

Blue Cigarette, Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Blue Cigarette - something of a departure in style for Berlin. This elegant, sophisticated lady is an interpretation on canvas of how he would create her in stained glass. 30" x 24"
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

One Robe One Bowl: Contemporary figurative oil painting by Sax Berlin
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Sax Berlin offers this exquisite portrayal of a classical maiden which he calls "endearing" ............. who are we to dispute that, she's also very beautiful. Artist Biography: Sa...
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1990s Abstract Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Motown Records". Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Sax Berlin followers will already be aware that a second love of his is music. He has created this piece as a tribute to Motown; Berry Gordy Jr's classic record label. Motown music b...
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2010s Street Art Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"The Guitarist." Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
A piece of classical beauty painted in Sax Berlin's New York Studio in 1999. She's a study in muted tones, delicately rendered. Gentle, soft and mystical, The Guitarist is an enigmat...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Black Skull. Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Sax Berlin’s Skull series form part of his Neo-Expressionist works. Berlin works with speed on these pieces, gives them a sense of urgency. In “person” they are electric and magnetic...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Longing, Contemporary Mixed Media Painting With Silver & Gold Leaf
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
From Sax Berlin's Silver Series this is a piece that portrays heart rending pathos. In this piece Sax has created beauty, emotion & tranquillity. A deeply moving, touching work.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Gold Leaf

X AE A-12:. Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Elon Musk is perhaps the most recognisable man on Earth. Known for his plans to take ordinary people into space and the Tesla electric car Musk is in the vanguard of advancing human ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic

"Manhattan Overture". Contemporary Neo Expressionist Oil Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Berlin in this piece channels the imagery of the streets of New York City. Is it a commentary on today's society or a nostalgic view of the past? This painting offers a fabulous oppo...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic

"No King" (Dedicated To George Washington) Contemporary Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Berlin wanted to pay tribute to the great American President George Washington. This piece reflects the colourful glory of Washington refusing to become King of his country and estab...
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2010s Contemporary Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Oil Crayon, Oil

Silver Skulls. Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Sax Berlin’s Skull series form part of his Neo-Expressionist works. Berlin works with speed on these pieces, gives them a sense of urgency. In “person” they are electric and magnetic...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Silver

Musical Emanations Contemporary figurative oil & goldleaf painting by Sax Berlin
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
A glorious painting from Sax Berlin's studio. Richly clothed & adorned, the Muse sits in peaceful meditation, her guitar held to her breast. Muse of music, bringing joy & peace to t...
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2010s Contemporary Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Pizzicato:: Contemporary figurative oil painting by Sax Berlin
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
An ephemeral painting by Berlin, a hauntingly beautiful musician with a ghostly violin in her hands. ........"this piece is an amalgam because it takes the cone the cube and the sphe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Z" Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting by Sax Berlin
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Z: Sax's object is purity of form and modulation of colour.  What kind of words could accompany this portrait. A study of the humanitarian in humanity.
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Oil

"Human Rights" Contemporary Neo Expressionist Oil Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
From the studio of England's greatest exponent of Neo-Expressionism, Sax Berlin. Human Rights is a heartfelt piece by Berlin, showing his concern for all people suffering abuse with ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic

Mary And The Grain Of Mustard Seed, Oil and Gold and Silver Leaf Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
An almost gospel theme from Sax Berlin; harking to the parable of the mustard seed that we find in the gospel of Luke. Sax has combined this powerful imagery with the equally powerfu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Gold Leaf

The Poet: Contemporary Mixed Media Figurative Oil Painting. Gold and Silver Leaf
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
A beautiful representation of an ancient Grecian lyric poet, only Sax Berlin knows which one! This is a quite spectacular piece; it's richly created and could, one believes, be a wor...
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2010s Contemporary Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Gold Leaf

"Saffron Effulgence". Contemporary Buddha oil painting with gold leaf
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Sax Berlin has an affinity with Buddhism and his stunning representations of Buddha are a product of his knowledge and his empathy for the subject. Saffron Effulgence is a rich yet t...
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2010s Contemporary Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Gold Leaf

The Guitarist: Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Maestro Sax Berlin took more years to complete his Guitarist than Picasso his and this painting is a juxtaposed image of the old, blind beggar. The Berlin Guitarist is vibrant in cre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Red Skull. Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Sax Berlin’s Skull series form part of his Neo-Expressionist works. Berlin works with speed on these pieces, gives them a sense of urgency. In “person” they are electric and magnetic...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Silver

Most Young Kings Get Their Head Cut Off
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
This is a stunning, subtle painting from Sax Berlin that evokes the phrase used by Jean-Michel Basquiat. Berlin's interpretation of the quotation draws on his own personal knowledge ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic

Guardian Angels, New York's Finest. Contemporary Figurative Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Acrylic and hand ground oils on canvas, From the artist's Hard Edge Series
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

The Down Crown Crew. Neo Expressionist Oil Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Stoked with street art and graffiti images this frieze painting from Berlin is epic, it showcases the very best of Renaissance Neo-Expressionism. It's full of flashing imagery, pulsi...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic

Untitled
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
So many influences can be seen in this painting, however it is unmistakenly from Sax Berlin's hand. It's a classic work of the renaissance of Neo-Expressionism of which Berlin is at ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic

The Renaissance of Neo Expressionisation of Klee: Contemporary Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
A tour de force of a neo-expressionist painting. This work is symbolic and contemporary, offering a bold, almost tribal visual. Klee was a revolutionary artist who used many techniqu...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Sax Berlin Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic

Sax Berlin figurative paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Sax Berlin figurative paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of figurative paintings to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of purple, red, blue and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Sax Berlin in paint, oil paint, acrylic paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Sax Berlin figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 8 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Enzio Wenk, Angela Wakefield, and Ahmed Gaafary. Sax Berlin figurative paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,250 and tops out at $38,224, while the average work can sell for $7,278.

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