Young Marilyn on Black Unique 1997 45x37 Huge

Year1997

Hand SignedSak on Verso 

Condition Other - Light damage on corners & tiny puncture around bottom left corner. 

Not FramedGallery wrapped does not need framing 

Purchased fromGallery 2007 

Story / Additional InfoSigned Marilyn Monroe Oil Painting by Steve Kaufman - SAK "Young Marilyn Monroe -Black Large - " 1997. Hand signed by the artist with Certificate of Tirage! This painting is one if Steve Kaufman's "Uniques," also known as "Multiple Originals." That is, no more than 5-10 were painted of each image, and each one was painted in different colors and details, making each one an original or unique. There are only 10 unique representations of this specific image by Steve Kaufman, so take advantage of this awesome deal and own a piece of history! Value listed at $5,500+ (On this site) Link:https://www.artbrokerage.com/Steve-Kaufman/Marilyn-Large-Young-Black-Unique-1997-78891 Artist Steve Kaufman's official website: http://www.stevekaufmanart.com/ From Certificate of Tirage (included and photographed): Former assistant to Andy Warhol, now the "Prince of Part Art." - Steve Kaufman has been featured on fox TV and MTV, was the winner of the Underground Artist of the Year award for creating 55 racial harmony murals, an AIDs memorial in NYC and a Meals on Wheels mural on the walls of the famous Spago restaurant in Los Angeles. His artwork hangs (hung) in The White House, the Smithsonian, and over 600 fine art galleries across the United States, also in 18 galleries in Asia and Japan and 25 galleries throughout Europe. In 1996, Hoffman was represented in 173 Warner Bros. stores when he created the 1996 Olympics Limited addition portrait of Muhammad Ali. For the Campbell Soup Company's 100th anniversary, Kaufman created a series of pop art Campbell's soup cans and jars for his generations to enjoy. "Kaufman's bio reveals that of Picasso at the same age." - New York Times. Title: Steve Kaufman - SAK - "YOUNG MARILYN MONROE-BLACK "LARGE Medium: oil paint on canvas, hand painted, with SAK hand embellishment. Year: 1995 - 2005 Size: 37" x 45" Framed: Yes Original: No Unique: Yes - 1 of 10 Limited Addition: No Numbered Edition: No Signed by Artist: Yes This unique painting is authorized by: Steve Kaufman Art Studio Has the artist approved the techniques utilized in the production of the print: YES. Has the artist approved the master proof: YES. Is this edition embellished by the artist: YES. Asking $3,000. Retro, Vintage, 1990's, Paint, Picture, Print, Famous Actor, Movie Star, Movies, Hollywood, Art, Decor, Decoration, Wall, Collectible, Valuable, Keepsake, Heirloom 

Certificate of AuthenticitySteve Kaufman Art Studio 

LID101438

Steve Kaufman - United States

Art Brokerage: Park West Artist: Steve Alan Kaufman: American Artist: On February 12, 2010, the world lost Steve Alan Kaufman, one of the greatest American pop artists and a generous humanitarian. Steve Kaufman, former assistant to Andy Warhol, passed away at the young age of 49. His memory, as well as his paintings, will live on forever. From his warm smile and generous heart, to his ability to tell a great story and his incredible knack of making every day an adventure filled with humor, drama, and laughter - Steve Kaufman was a legend. His paintings have found their way into the homes and hearts of so many, capturing the true American pop art experience. Steve Kaufman painted such timeless pieces such as: Coca Cola, Marilyn Monroe, Mozart, Beethoven, Wizard of Oz, Muhammad Ali, his money series, and his paintings of famous singers, actors and icons. His audience is vast and large, and his contribution to society was enormous. Steve Kaufman launched and operated the "Give Kids a Break Fund," a successful charity which helped inner city kids from troubled homes or straight from jail. Steve Kaufman gave these kids a job and his trust when no one else would, allowing them opportunities that they would have never had. Steve Kaufman lived for forty nine years, and in that time, he lived the life of 10 men. He will be so painfully missed, but his art will live forever. Steve Kaufman's paintings have been exhibited in many museums including The Andy Warhol Museum of Modern Art in Slovakia; the Reiss-Engelhorn Museum in Mannheim, Germany; The Museum of Contemporary Art in Hot Springs, AR; The Motown Historical Museum in Detroit, MI; the Blues & Legends Hall of Fame Museum in Memphis,TN; The American Sport Art Museum & Archives in Daphne, AL; The Pop Culture Gallery at The World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta, GA; Sala U. Veruda, Palazzo Costanzi in Trieste, Italy; The Palazzo Guiscardo in Pietrasanta, Italy; Museum of Passion in Valladolid, Spain; Marcos Valcarcel Cultural Center in Galicia, Spain and running from November 21, 2013 through May 6, 2014 a grand exhibition in the House of Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena, Italy. Steve Kaufman's paintings are also in two presidential libraries. Listings wanted.