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Richard Frank 'Wise Bird Strategy' Painting Oil On Canvas 1980s Art Artwork

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A large oil-on-canvas painting representing an exotic bird on a colourful backdrop, titled ‘Wise Bird Strategy’ and dated 1980. This painting is the epitome of 1980s American interiors with its bold pastel shades. A true 1980s Miami Palm Beach artwork. Framed in a thin wood panel. Provenance Shilton International. Richard Frank was born in Great Britain and moved to the United States at the age of thirteen. He studied architecture at the University of Florida and painting and drawing at both the Tyler School of Art and John F. Kennedy University, earning a Master of Fine Arts and a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Over the years, Frank held positions as a museum curator, university instructor, gallery director, and host for arts programming on public television. Included in numerous exhibitions throughout the United States and Europe, Mr. Frank was the recipient of many awards and the holder of two Artists Fellowships from the State of Florida. His latest exhibition was at Museum of Art - DeLand Florida in June-Sept 2019. ARTIST: Richard James Frank, Signed RJ Frank b.1947-2014 PLACE OF ORIGIN: USA DATE OF MANUFACTURE: c. 1980 PERIOD: 1980-1989 MATERIALS & TECHNIQUES: Canvas, Oil paint, Wood CONDITION: Overall good condition. WEAR: Wear consistent with age and use. Some light cracks, a tiny hole on the bottom left and some patina. DIMENSIONS: HEIGHT: 124cm 48.9in WIDTH: 154cm 60in DEPTH: 2cm 1.2in.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 48.82 in (124 cm)Width: 60.63 in (154 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
  • Style:
    Post-Modern (Of the Period)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1980s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall good condition, some light cracks and patina.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7783234709332

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