Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 10

"Intermission" Cocktail Party Lithograph signed by Dave Fox

$580
$75022% Off
£438.29
£566.7522% Off
€506.11
€654.4622% Off
CA$810.46
CA$1,048.0122% Off
A$899.28
A$1,162.8622% Off
CHF 471.06
CHF 609.1322% Off
MX$11,027.54
MX$14,259.7522% Off
NOK 5,991.72
NOK 7,747.9222% Off
SEK 5,655.93
SEK 7,313.7122% Off
DKK 3,774.41
DKK 4,880.7022% Off
Shipping
Retrieving quote...
The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation

About the Item

This lithograph by Dave Fox from 1991 features the artist's signature, lithograph number (1/70), and title "Intermission". Dave Fox's intention in the artwork is evident. It employs a subtler form of satire. The composition depicts an ordinary society event, infused with a pervasive sense of tedium among its participants, where nothing extraordinary unfolds. In the backdrop, a bar and its bartender serve as the setting, while in the foreground, two women engage in conversation, accompanied by a man holding a glass. He appears either poised to interject by social conditioning or already teetering on the precipice of profound ennui, displaying visible disinterest in the superficiality of their dialogue. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is particularly evident in the precise rendering of clothing, but their true mastery lies in portraying the women's eyes and lips, establishing the prevailing mood of the composition: a boredom beyond reality. Adding to the artistic finesse, the lithograph employs a creative use of light, with a left window serving as the primary light source. This illumination skillfully highlights the three characters in the foreground, while the figures in the background subtly blend into a darker environment. The carefully chosen shades of soft pastel pink and gray lend an elegant touch to the ensemble, enhancing the overall impact of the artwork. The artwork sits in a simple black woodframe. Dave Fox was born in Vienna, Austria in 1920, where he lived until shortly after the annexation of Austria in late 1938. Dave escaped via the German-Belgium border, seeking refuge in Belgium. From there he came to the United States in December 1939 and settled in Los Angeles. Dave was inducted into and served with the U.S. Army in the Philippines and Japan. Returning to the US, Dave studied at some of the first art schools in Los Angeles. He studied with artists, such as Rico Lebrun, Frances de Erderly, and Emil Bistrim at the Bistrim School of Fine Art. At the Jepson Art Institute, Guy Maccoy, a noted pioneer in the art of serigraphy introduced Dave to printmaking. After completing his studies, Dave was employed by an electronics firm as an artist and graphic designer. Dave went on to earn his BFA, MA, and MFA in drawing and painting with a special emphasis in printmaking from California State University Fullerton. Dave’s work included printmaking, painting, drawing, ceramics, and computer graphics. Dave Fox was an observer of life and translated all that he saw, heard, or experienced into his artwork. Growing up in Austria, the countryside was his playground. From early on Dave belonged to hiking groups and honed his observation skills, which he transferred to his new life in Los Angeles. In Los Angeles, Dave found new playgrounds – the LA Farmers Market, Melrose Ave., and the streets of Los Angeles at a time of growth and change. It was through his association with Jewish Federation in Los Angeles that he met his wife, Senta. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to Orange County, where they raised their two children. Dave divided his artwork equally between landscapes and people. He perfected his skills at drawing the human form and giving it personality and life. Throughout his long career, he always returned to themes that reflected his Jewish upbringing. His sketchpad, always with him, became his vehicle for capturing the world he saw. His interest in Jewish subjects was reflected in the people walking on Melrose Avenue; in the people enjoying Farmer’s Market in LA; in the chestnut vendor and the fish seller; in the Shabbat series, and in the abstract series reflecting a return to Jerusalem. Finally, when Dave turned his attention to ceramics he created a series of Jewish ceremonial objects – seder plates, Kiddush cups, and Havdalah sets. Into his nineties, Dave still painted every day and continued to be a keen observer of the world around him.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.25 in (51.44 cm)Width: 18.25 in (46.36 cm)Depth: 0.88 in (2.24 cm)
  • Style:
    American Classical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1990-1999
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1991
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Pasadena, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU825835170412

More From This Seller

View All
Figure Study Lithograph by William S. Schwartz
By William S. Schwartz
Located in Pasadena, CA
Charming drawing of a woman sitting and resting her head on her hand. This was done with a technique that provides us with very soft lines, almost airbrush-like. It's simple and precise. William S...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Prints

Materials

Paper, Wood

"The Meeting" Modern Oil Painting by Ron Childers
Located in Pasadena, CA
Ron Childer's "The Meeting" is an oil painting on thick paper . The painting offers a highly graphic work, borrowing some influences from cubism and semi-...
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

"Summer One" Uframed Lithograph Signed L. Siekman
Located in Pasadena, CA
A unique black and white, abstract lithograph. Signed L. Siekman. Numbered 2/12. Sold without frame.
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Prints

Materials

Wood, Paper

"Untitled 2/7" Framed Lithograph Signed L. Siekman
Located in Pasadena, CA
A brilliant, graphic abstract black-and-white lithograph by Louise Siekman. Numbered 2/7.
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Prints

Materials

Wood, Paper

Oriental Lithograph and Watercolor by Umberto Brunelleschi
By Umberto Brunelleschi
Located in Pasadena, CA
The background of this intricate lithograph and watercolor from France depicts a geisha playing a musical instrument, while the foreground depicts a harlequin and two women wearing m...
Category

Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Still-Life, Gouache by Byron Randall
Located in Pasadena, CA
Artist Byron Randall, Signed and Dated. A post-impressionist expressive still life. In the top left a vase with luxurious flowers, while in the forefront there is a banana in a small fruit bowl...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

You May Also Like

John Carroll Doyle (1892-1959) Cocktail Hour Lithograph
By John Carroll Doyle
Located in Toledo, OH
John Carroll Doyle (1892-1959) Kansas City, KS. Cocktail Hour, Circa 20th Century, Chin de Colle/Lithograph, Edition 21/2, signed lower right and twice framed. Great condition. Image...
Category

Early 20th Century American Drawings

Materials

Paper

Modernist Artist Proof Lithograph "Cocktail Couple" by Listed Artist Bill Voss
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist artist proof (A/P) lithograph "Cocktail Couple" by listed artist Bill Voss, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with vibrant colors and measures 16" x ...
Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Metal

John Carroll '1892-1959' Performers Back Stage Lithograph
By John Carroll Doyle
Located in Toledo, OH
John Carroll (1892-1959) Kansas City, KS. Performers Back Stage, Circa 1944, Chin de Colle/Lithograph, Edition 44/2 signed lower right and twice framed. Great condition. Image size 1...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Drawings

Materials

Paper

David Sandlin Waltz of the Angels 1992 Original Signed Framed Lithograph
By David Sandlin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
"Waltz of the Angels" 1992 original lithograph created by David Sandlin of New York. Actual print size is 22" by 30". Frame size is 28.5" by 36" by 1.5"....
Category

1990s American Other Prints

Materials

Paper

Lester Johnson Lithograph Signed Numbered
By Lester Johnson
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Artist: Lester Johnson, American (1919 - 2010) Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 200
Category

20th Century American Expressionist Prints

Materials

Paper

Patrick Wadley (1950-1992) Signed Party Print
By Patrick Wadley
Located in Sarasota, FL
Patrick Wadley (1950-1992) print Patrick Wadley was born in Oklahoma in 1950. He studied briefly at the University of Oklahoma and Sam Houston State University. In the early 1970's...
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paper