Steve Kaufman Say Hello to My Little Friend Hand-Embellished Mixed Media Silkscreen on Canvas, Signed - Offered here is a bold hand-embellished mixed media silkscreen on canvas by Steve Kaufman featuring a dramatic, cinematic figure paired with the iconic phrase "Say Hello to My Little Friend." The composition evokes the intensity and swagger of classic gangster cinema, rendered through Kaufman's signature post-pop aesthetic of high-contrast imagery, graphic typography, and expressive surface treatment. Executed on a silkscreened foundation, the image is enhanced with hand-applied embellishment that adds texture, depth, and individuality to the work. The stark split-field background and grainy halftone presentation heighten the tension of the scene, while Kaufman's painterly intervention ensures that no two examples are exactly alike. The result is a visually powerful work that captures the spirit of pop culture bravado without relying on a literal portrait. The canvas is hand signed by Steve Kaufman on the reverse. Kaufman's text-driven and cinema-inspired works are especially compelling to collectors, combining instantly recognizable cultural references with the artist's energetic and collectible post-pop style. Measurements: 45 x 50 inches. Auction Note: The buyer of this lot will receive an appreciation letter from Prince Lorenzo de' Medici for participating in his family's auction. SHIPPING NOTE: LOCAL PICKUP IS NOT AVAILABLE, AS WE ARE CONSTANTLY WORKING ON LOCATION AT DIFFERENT SITES. YOU MAY CONTACT US PRIOR TO THE AUCTION TO MAKE PICKUP ARRANGEMENTS AND WE WILL ATTEMPT TO ACCOMMODATE PICKUP REQUESTS UPON PRIOR APPROVAL. WE PROVIDE IN-HOUSE SHIPPING ON ALL LOTS. IF YOU ARE BIDDING ON LIVEAUCTIONEERS YOU MAY ALSO ELECT TO USE THEIR SHIPPING SERVICES.