Description
Color screen-print on aluminum, incised signature and numbered from the hors commerce edition of 10, aside from the numbered edition, sheet 43" x 37 1/2", published by Robert Bane Ltd., printed by Clearwater. This exact piece was formally in the Hugh Hefner/Playboy Magazine Collection.
Mel Ramos is considered to be the West Coast counterpart to the Pop Movement. His work simultaneously celebrates and satirizes popular culture. Primarily known for his busty nudes in classical poses, Ramos brings a sensuality and historical awareness to Pop art.
His work is represented in numerous major collections including: The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, NY; Indianapolis Museum of Art, IN; Kunsthaus Darmstadt, Germany; Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, IL; The Museum of Modern Art, New York, NY; National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, CA; Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC; The Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, NY.
Condition:
Imperfections: No Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent Framed Condition
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Metal, Screen Print
Details:
Art Subjects: Figure, Nude, Pop Culture
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Not Used
Frame Type: Framed
Mel Ramos is considered to be the West Coast counterpart to the Pop Movement. His work simultaneously celebrates and satirizes popular culture. Primarily known for his busty nudes in classical poses, Ramos brings a sensuality and historical awareness to Pop art.
His work is represented in numerous major collections including: The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, NY; Indianapolis Museum of Art, IN; Kunsthaus Darmstadt, Germany; Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, IL; The Museum of Modern Art, New York, NY; National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, CA; Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC; The Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, NY.
Condition:
Imperfections: No Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent Framed Condition
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Metal, Screen Print
Details:
Art Subjects: Figure, Nude, Pop Culture
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Not Used
Frame Type: Framed
Condition
No Imperfections; Excellent Framed Condition
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
43 x 37.5 x 1.5 in
Camilla by Mel Ramos on Metal, Ex Hugh Hefner of Playboy Personal Collection
Estimate $12,000-$19,800
Starting Bid
$6,000
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