1788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
United States
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery is a full-service auction gallery strategically located on Miami Circle in the historic Buckhead district of Atlanta, one of the Southeastern United States’ largest commercial and financial centers. The gallery is owned and operated by Robert Ahlers and his wife Chr...Read more
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Aug 8, 2015 - Aug 9, 2015
Romero Britto (American, (Miami, Florida), b.1963), "Sexy"-2010, enhanced serigraph on canvas, signed lower left in metallic pen, stamp on verso of canvas with artist studio marks, titled and limited edition "21/100". Modern figural print depiction a male and female couple, woman with head tilted downward, long brown hair and red glitter embellished lips, wearing green sparkling earrings and heart tattoo on neck; male lover standing behind female with head tilted, eyes closed and lips puckered in anticipation, various colorful patterns composing couple's body. In custom frame with alternating mats with compositional elements relating to original work approximately 29.5" x 40.75". Unframed approximately 22" x 32.5". Note: Romero Britto is a noted American/Brazilian Pop Artist working out of Miami, Florida. In 1988, he worked for Absolut Vodka's "Absolut Art" campaign with world-renowned artists such as Andy Warhol and Keith Haring. The New York Times noted that his work "exudes warmth, optimism and love." Britto has an extensive exhibition history including internationally notable galleries and museums including the Salon de la Societe Nationale des Beaux Arts exhibition at the Carrousel du Louvre in 2008 and 2010. In 2013, he became the first living artist to exhibit at Museo Soumaya. Britto's public art installations include work for the O2 Dome (Berlin, Germany), John F. Kennedy Airport (New York) and Cirque Du Soleil at Super Bowl XLI. Recently, Britto served as an official artist for the 2010 World Cup and was appointed Ambassador to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil.
Overall in excellent condition. No apparent repairs, losses, rips, or punctures.