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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
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

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Linen, Oil

Buttercream Acrobats circus performers humorous subject male female dynamic
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
this is a soft pastel on red toned heavyweight archival paper , framing under glass recommended for display. full figured women like Botero theme: circus, food, cake, relationships,...
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2010s Expressionist Stephen Basso

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Pastel, Archival Paper

valentine cat, colorful greens, plants, interior by window
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early work - Mixed media on board Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought provoking fantasies. His whimsical works are alive with bound...
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1990s Fauvist Stephen Basso

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Mixed Media, Board

Balls and Strikes coney islandbeach brooklyn denizens summer baseball bathers
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
this is an oil on cradled wood board, framing recommended but not necessary. the paint was mixes=d with a pumice like material to give it a rough sandy feel ABOUT Stephen Basso Ste...
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2010s Expressionist Stephen Basso

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Oil

Surf N' Turf mermaid mythic figures interior food romantic undertones
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil on canvas heavy duty stretcher bars .Framing recommended but not wit. Signed and dated on reverse. Part of an ongoing series of mermaids by the artist.
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Early 2000s Expressionist Stephen Basso

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Canvas, Oil

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

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Pastel, Archival Paper

Tequila Revision Tulum Maya Riviera magical seascape warm tropical colors
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
oil on canvas heavy duty stretchers framing not necessary influenced by the Tulum seascape after too many tequilas.
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Early 2000s Surrealist Stephen Basso

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Oil

Egg Walkers nude male and female figures dark green surreal egg strewn landscape
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 Surrealist Stephen Basso

Materials

Pastel, Archival Paper

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Stephen Basso Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMediumCreation Year
2025$350Nude Drawings and WatercolorsCharcoal, Pastel, Archival Paper2018
2025$2,000Interior PaintingsCanvas, Oil Paint1998
2025$2,400Figurative PaintingsLinen, Wood, Oil Paint2024
$1,583
Average sold price of items in the past 12 months
$350-$2,400
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.