Description
Born October 2, 1928, Frana (pronounced FRON-suh) grew up in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and from an early age he showed talent as an artist, as well as exceptional prowess as a competitive swimmer. At 14 he won first prize at the annual Spring Salon Art Competition. At 15, he qualified for the Brazilian Olympic Swimming Team. With two amazing talents, Frana was unsure what he should do with his life. Fate stepped in, and the Olympic Games were canceled the year Frana was to compete due to the outbreak of World War II. At that point, he decided to devote his life to art. He held his first one-man show at the age of 18. Following what he would later say was the best advice anyone ever gave him, Frana came to the U.S, to accept a scholarship in Utah. A year later, he moved to Hollywood and began doing movie illustration for Walt Disney. His projects included Lady and the Tramp and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. He moonlighted as a swimmer when movie parts were available. Frana painted many subjects, but he is well known for his esoteric images of Native American women. Many of his myriad of other works are very popular including his paintings of boats near a city metropolis.
_
Frana's art enters the world of fantasy and dreams, where the spiritual meets the sensual. His works, with their floating imagery and airy, muted colors, evoke an aura of mystery.
_
Source: Article from Collector's Mart: "Remembering the Legends" Ozz Frana: A Mystical Visionary by Angela Howell. June 1993)
Reserve: $350.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Used
Buyer's Premium
20%
OZZ FRANCA Original MCM oil painting Boats in the Harbor by a City Metropolis
Estimate $400-$500
Starting Price
$170
LiveAuctioneers Purchase Protection
Vetted auction houses
Secure, online bidding
Returns guaranteed for misrepresented listings
Dedicated support when you need it
Shipping & Pickup DetailsItem located in: California, US $37 Shipping in the US
See More Items From This Jasper52 Seller
See More Items From This Jasper52 Seller
Ways to Pay on LiveAuctioneers
Wire Transfer (Bank Payment)
Meet the Auction House
10576
4.5
54821
Prints and Fine Art
Jul 16, 2026, 5:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
Related Items
$10
$50
$60
$40
$200
$25
$80
(9 bids)
$60
$10
$550
TOP