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THBDavid (LEBO) Le Batard (1972-2023) American, Peanuts Characters Acrylic on Canvas
About Seller
522 South Pineapple Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34236
United States
Sarasota Estate Auction specializes in a wide variety of furniture, antiques, fine art, lighting, sculptures, and collectibles. Andrew Ford, owner and operator of the company, has a passion for finding the best pieces of art and antiques and sharing those finds with the Gulf Coast of Florida.
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LiveJan 18, 2025
Over 800 lots will be offered in day 1 of our 2 day weekend. There are multiple lots of fine art from mixed medias and abstracts to landscapes and lithographs. We have a Todd Warner Rhino Sculpture, a collection of art glass sculptures, modern furniture, Lalique, Kosta Boda, Parkwest Gallery artworks, and Coca-Cola collectibles. Sarasota Estate Auction sarasotaestateauction@gmail.com
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- Lot Description
David (LEBO) Le Batard (1972-2023) American, Peanuts Characters Acrylic on Canvas. Painting depicts a panel with Charlie Brown and Linus, with the title in the word bubble above them: "Caring is the Coolest Thing I've Ever Seen Anyone Do." The piece is covered in multiple streaks of color and surrounded by handwritten religious phrases, mantras, and verses from Judaism, Jainism, Zoroastrianism, Christianity, Buddhism, and Hinduism. Hand signed in pigment lower right by the artist. Original gallery label on back.
Comes with Park West Appraisal and COA.
Overall Size: 38 x 38 in.
Sight Size: 36 x 36 in.
#5275
David Adam Le Batard (best known by his nickname LEBO) was born in New York City on November 19th, 1972 to Cuban exile parents. A quiet child, he was fascinated by cartoons at a young age and taught himself to draw, exploring calligraphy, ancient brush techniques, and classic animation designs. He was raised in South Florida, where he attended the Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School in Hollywood, Florida, then Florida International University. He won the 1990 Silver Knight Award for art in Broward County, Florida, and later became a judge for the competition. He was a lecturer in residence at the International Museum of Cartoon Art while attending Florida International University, which he graduated from in 1995. His older brother is Miami sportswriter Dan Le Batard, who hosts the radio and television program The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz. David occasionally made appearances on his brother’s show despite the fact that he had, by his own admission, never willingly attended a sporting event. He also served as the show’s art director, designing television graphics and its former studio at the Clevelander Hotel. LeBatard referred to his work as “postmodern cartoon art expressionism.” His work often depicts musicians and musical metaphors, inspired by street art and Cuban music. His visual style involved “soulful” line-based abstractions against bold flat color backgrounds. Le Batard also worked with fabric, designed aircraft exteriors and cruise ship hull artwork, and made his own stained glass as well as furniture with frequent collaborator Ralph Pucci. In 2008 he collaborated with an Italian tile manufacturer to design the world’s largest mosaic mural in Venice, Italy. He was described as having been one of southern Florida’s “most recognizable artists” thanks to his murals and “live art” exhibitions, with a wide range of media, projects, and locations. His work appeared at Park West Gallery and adorned hotels and cruise ships, captivating audiences across many mediums. Tragically, Le Batard was diagnosed with cancer in 2022, and died a year later on August 1st, 2023 at the age of fifty. His contributions to Miami street art and the legitimacy of contemporary forms is unparalleled, and his works are found in private collections around the world.
- Provenance
Acquired from Park West Gallery.
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38 x 38 in.
