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Stephen Basso

American, b. 1953
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic yet thought provoking fables. His whimsical works are alive with boundless imagination wry wit and fearless color. Mr. Basso's works evoke a high level of inquiry. The fanciful yet keenly observed characters are unpredictable and evocative. The viewer vacillates between surprised delight and consternation, A Brooklyn native much of Basso's art has been inspired by travel to Jamaica Puerto Rico and in particular Mexico blended with is urban New York experience. By in large Basso is self taught ( after initially attending the School of Visual Arts for illustration he came to the conclusion painting was more engaging ) Seeking emotional honesty he has looked to the work of several mentors notably Max Beckmann Willem de Kooning Goya Marsden Hartley and Albert Pinkham Ryder to name a few...artists that speak to the human condition
Lover Boy, colorful humorous woman and Cat

Lover Boy, colorful humorous woman and Cat

By Stephen Basso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

oil on linen on mounted board *ABOUT Stephen Basso Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought provoking fanta...

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2010s Outsider Art Stephen Basso

Materials

Linen, Oil

Shrine. Seated female nude on bed mermaid sculpture warm blues and greys
Shrine. Seated female nude on bed mermaid sculpture warm blues and greys

Shrine. Seated female nude on bed mermaid sculpture warm blues and greys

By Stephen Basso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

ABOUT Stephen Basso Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought provoking fantasies. His whimsical works are alive with boundless imaginat...

Category

2010s Expressionist Stephen Basso

Materials

Pastel, Archival Paper

Burning Bush  Forrest landscape solo female figure biblical narrative
Burning Bush  Forrest landscape solo female figure biblical narrative

Burning Bush Forrest landscape solo female figure biblical narrative

By Stephen Basso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

ABOUT Stephen Basso Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought provoking fantasies. His whimsical works are alive with boundless imaginat...

Category

2010s American Modern Stephen Basso

Materials

Pastel, Archival Paper

The Wine Merchant female figure with large black wine bottles vibrant color

The Wine Merchant female figure with large black wine bottles vibrant color

By Stephen Basso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Soft pastel on toned sanded archival paper suitable for framing under glass. Signed by artist ABOUT Stephen Basso Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are rom...

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2010s Expressionist Stephen Basso

Materials

Pastel, Archival Paper

Yellow Reflection woman in yellow gown mirror peacock and children images
Yellow Reflection woman in yellow gown mirror peacock and children images

Yellow Reflection woman in yellow gown mirror peacock and children images

By Stephen Basso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This image is a depiction of Oshun an orisha in the religion of Santeria . She is often pictured dressed in yellow and white with peacocks small children and waterfalls ABOUT Stephen...

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2010s Surrealist Stephen Basso

Materials

Linen, Oil

Surrogate Family cat woman and with her extended family on sofa humorous theme
Surrogate Family cat woman and with her extended family on sofa humorous theme

Surrogate Family cat woman and with her extended family on sofa humorous theme

By Stephen Basso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is a recent oil on linen canvas mounted on cradled wood panel signed and dated on reverse . Created earlier this year, the artist has titled it in response to the current politi...

Category

2010s American Modern Stephen Basso

Materials

Linen, Oil, Wood Panel

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Stephen Basso Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMediumCreation Year
2026$1,900Figurative PaintingsBoard, Oil Paint, Linen2020
2025$350Nude Drawings and WatercolorsCharcoal, Pastel, Archival Paper2018
$1,125
Average sold price of items in the past 12 months
$350-$1,900
Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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Find a wide variety of authentic Stephen Basso art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue, orange, pink and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Stephen Basso in oil paint, paint, fabric 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 Expressionist style. Not every interior allows for large Stephen Basso art, so small editions measuring 11 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Ben-Zion Weinman, Janet Morgan, and Tom Bennett. Stephen Basso art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $350 and tops out at $15,000, while the average work can sell for $1,800.