Description
Original Signed James Sprouse "Yellow Oil Bird" 2001. Oil painting of orange painted bird on exhibition postcard, each signed and titled and dated on verso.
Dimensions
card 6 x 4"
mat 10 x 8"
Acquired at Clark's Fine Art & Auctioneers in 2024. Previously from the Stephen Cohen Collection, Los Angeles.
About the artist:
He was born in Chicago and received a Master's of Fine Arts from the University of Illinois. His work has been shown in solo and group exhibitions throughout the US, including the Soap Box Gallery, Van Brunt Projects, Robert Anderson Gallery, the San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art, and the Kohler Art Center and 57W57Arts. His work has been featured in Details Magazine and the San Francisco Chronicle, among other publications. James Sprouse is the recipient of a New York Foundation for the Arts 9/11 Arts Recovery Grant.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent used condition. Few signs of wear from age and use. Well preserved by previous owner. One corner bracket intentionally missing. Artist used three brackets to hold art, so left out 4th intentionally.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Color Photography, Paint, Paper
Details:
Art Subjects: Animals, Abstract
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Frame Type: Unframed
Dimensions
card 6 x 4"
mat 10 x 8"
Acquired at Clark's Fine Art & Auctioneers in 2024. Previously from the Stephen Cohen Collection, Los Angeles.
About the artist:
He was born in Chicago and received a Master's of Fine Arts from the University of Illinois. His work has been shown in solo and group exhibitions throughout the US, including the Soap Box Gallery, Van Brunt Projects, Robert Anderson Gallery, the San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art, and the Kohler Art Center and 57W57Arts. His work has been featured in Details Magazine and the San Francisco Chronicle, among other publications. James Sprouse is the recipient of a New York Foundation for the Arts 9/11 Arts Recovery Grant.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent used condition. Few signs of wear from age and use. Well preserved by previous owner. One corner bracket intentionally missing. Artist used three brackets to hold art, so left out 4th intentionally.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Color Photography, Paint, Paper
Details:
Art Subjects: Animals, Abstract
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Frame Type: Unframed
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent used condition. Few signs of wear from age and use. Well preserved by previous owner. One corner bracket intentionally missing. Artist used three brackets to hold art, so left out 4th intentionally.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
10 x 8 x 0.01 in
Original Signed James Sprouse "Yellow Oil Bird" 2001
Estimate $140-$370
Starting Bid
$70
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October Fine Art, Prints & Photography
Oct 8, 2026, 1:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
$200
(2 bids)$120
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