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Tony Scherman Art

Canadian, b. 1950
Tony Scherman (b. 1950) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic, a mix of wax and oil (one of the most difficult mediums to work in). Scherman frequently alludes to the grandeur of past centuries, both in his subject matter and his technique of painting with encaustic. The artist is continuing a tradition, of working with this material, that has been propelled through art history by a diverse number of canonical artists including Pieter Claesz, Caravaggio, and Cézanne.
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M.D. Priest as Mummy Jocasta
M.D. Priest as Mummy Jocasta

M.D. Priest as Mummy Jocasta

By Tony Scherman

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Tony Scherman (1950-2023) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is internationally renowned for his work in encaustic (a mix of wax and oil, one of the most...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Tony Scherman Art

Materials

Encaustic

Honeydew
Honeydew

Honeydew

By Tony Scherman

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Tony Scherman (1950 - 2023) is one of the most distinctive Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic, a mix of wax and oil paint ...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Tony Scherman Art

Materials

Encaustic

Milan Still Life
Milan Still Life

Milan Still Life

By Tony Scherman

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Tony Scherman (1950-2023) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work in encaustic (a mix of wax and oil, one of the most...

Category

1990s Contemporary Tony Scherman Art

Materials

Encaustic

Ciao Gaia
Ciao Gaia

Ciao Gaia

By Tony Scherman

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Caviar20 is excited to be offering this epic Tony Scherman landscape painting. While landscapes are an important part of the artist's oeuvre, they do not come on the secondary market very often. Tony Scherman (b. 1950) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic, a mix of wax and oil (one of the most difficult mediums to work in). Scherman frequently alludes to the grandeur of past centuries, both in his subject matter and his technique of painting with encaustic. The artist is continuing a tradition, of working with this material, that has been propelled through art history by a diverse number of canonical artists including Pieter Claesz, Caravaggio, and Cézanne. "Ciao Gaia...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Tony Scherman Art

Materials

Encaustic, Oil

Europa's Revenge
Europa's Revenge

Europa's Revenge

By Tony Scherman

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Tony Scherman (1950 - 2023) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic, a mix of wax an...

Category

1990s Contemporary Tony Scherman Art

Materials

Canvas, Encaustic

Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks

Rosa Parks

By Tony Scherman

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Tony Scherman (1950 - 2023) is one of the most distinctive Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic, a mix of wax and oil paint ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Tony Scherman Art

Materials

Encaustic

Ballerina
Ballerina

Ballerina

By Tony Scherman

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Tony Scherman (b. 1950) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic (one of the most dif...

Category

2010s Contemporary Tony Scherman Art

Materials

Screen

Baptism of Bacchus
Baptism of Bacchus

Baptism of Bacchus

By Tony Scherman

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Tony Scherman (1950-2023) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work in encaustic (a mix of wax and oil, one of the mos...

Category

2010s Contemporary Tony Scherman Art

Materials

Encaustic

Banquo's Funeral
Banquo's Funeral

Banquo's Funeral

By Tony Scherman

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Tony Scherman (1950-2023) is one of Canada's the most distinctive artists. He is renowned internationally for his encaustic paintings, a notoriously difficult medium to work in. Sch...

Category

1990s Contemporary Tony Scherman Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Wax, Encaustic, Oil

Profile of Simone
Profile of Simone

Profile of Simone

By Tony Scherman

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Tony Scherman (1950 - 2023) is one of the most distinctive Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic, a mix of wax and oil paint ...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Tony Scherman Art

Materials

Encaustic

Conversations with the Devil: Peonies
Conversations with the Devil: Peonies

Conversations with the Devil: Peonies

By Tony Scherman

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Tony Scherman (1950-2023) is one of the most collected and distinctive Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work in encaustic (a mix of wax and oil, one of the mo...

Category

2010s Contemporary Tony Scherman Art

Materials

Screen

My Girlfriend Ophelia: The Cream of Denmark
My Girlfriend Ophelia: The Cream of Denmark

My Girlfriend Ophelia: The Cream of Denmark

By Tony Scherman

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Tony Scherman (1950 - 2023) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic, a mix of wax an...

Category

2010s Contemporary Tony Scherman Art

Materials

Encaustic

Secret Life of Robespierre
Secret Life of Robespierre

Secret Life of Robespierre

By Tony Scherman

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Tony Scherman (b. 1950-2023) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work, frequently executed in encaustic (one of the mo...

Category

1990s Contemporary Tony Scherman Art

Materials

Aquatint

Jocasta - Seduction of Oedipus (aka "Jocasta Blue")
Jocasta - Seduction of Oedipus (aka "Jocasta Blue")

Jocasta - Seduction of Oedipus (aka "Jocasta Blue")

By Tony Scherman

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Tony Scherman (b. 1950) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic (one of the most dif...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Tony Scherman Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil

My Mummy Jocasta
My Mummy Jocasta

My Mummy Jocasta

By Tony Scherman

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Tony Scherman (b. 1950) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in the highly temperamental medium of encaustic, which is a wax-based paint equivalent. Scherman's moody palette and sumptuous portraits (whether contemporary, historical or allegorical) reference a range of masters, including Goya and Manet, yet his works are visceral and contemporary. Scherman's allusions to both history, and the history of visual art, are constants in his oeuvre. This work, which depicts Oedipus' mother/lover Jocasta in carnal ecstasy, comes from one of the artist's most recognizable series, The Seduction of Oedipus. "Oedipus Rex" is an ancient text...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Tony Scherman Art

Materials

Encaustic, Giclée

Brigitte Bardot
Brigitte Bardot

Brigitte Bardot

By Tony Scherman

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Tony Scherman (b. 1950) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. Scherman's sumptuous portraits (whether contemporary, historical or allegorical) reference art hi...

Category

1990s Contemporary Tony Scherman Art

Materials

Etching

Eagle
Eagle

Eagle

By Tony Scherman

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Tony Scherman (1950 - 2023) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic, a mix of wax an...

Category

2010s Contemporary Tony Scherman Art

Materials

Screen

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Karen K.

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Located in Toronto, Ontario

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The Secret Life of Maxmilian
The Secret Life of Maxmilian

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By Tony Scherman

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Tony Scherman (b. 1950) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic (one of the most dif...

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Tony Scherman art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Tony Scherman 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 orange and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Tony Scherman in paint, encaustic paint, monoprint 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 Tony Scherman art, so small editions measuring 15 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of David Sorensen, Peter Combe, and Andrew Lui. Tony Scherman art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,500 and tops out at $52,000, while the average work can sell for $3,875.

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