Major Modern & Contemporary Fine Art & Design
Sat, Jun 8, 2024 11:00AM EDT
Lot 444
Frank Hopper (B 1924) American, Lithograph & Book
Estimate: $300 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $250 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $7,500 | $500 |
| $20,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
| $250,000 | $10,000 |
Titled "Outdooring of a Child: An Ancient African Tradition". 1979. Numbered 168/950. "Love Behind the Easel". Soft cover book by Marge Hopper. Autographed by Frank Hopper and his wife, Marge Hopper. A commission by UNICEF. The artist was sent to Ghana, Africa to research a painting for The Year of the Child. Depicting a baptismal ceremony called the outdooring. Through this venture the artist became a close friend of Alex Haley the author of ROOTS. The print captures an ancient rite of passage in Africa in which a child is lifted aloft three times in tribute to the great African trinity of tribe, jungle and God.
Art Size: Overall Size: 38 1/2 x 32 1/2 in.
Sight Size: 29 1/2 x 23 1/2 in.
Book Size: 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 1/2 in.
Born in 1924 on a farm in southern Indiana, Mr. Hopper found his first artistic inspiration in the vigorous farm animals surrounding him. During WWII, Mr. Hopper served in the Navy as a pilot. In 1945 he entered Chicago Art Institute. He remained in Chicago for nearly 20 years, becoming a nationally renowned painter. His paintings are in demand by large corporations, and he has painted commissioned portraits for President Nixon, Reagen, and Bush. His work, "A Thousand Points of Light," was presented to President Bush.
#5432
Location Art- BE Book-?
Available payment options
We accept all major credit cards, wire transfers, money orders, checks and PayPal. Please give us a call at (941) 359-8700 or email us at SarasotaEstateAuction@gmail.com to take care of your payments.
SHIPPING INFORMATION·
Sarasota Estate Auction IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING! BUYER MUST ARRANGE SHIPPING. All shipping will be handled by the winning bidder. Sarasota Estate Auction recommends obtaining shipping quotes before bidding on any items in our auctions. To obtain a quote, please email info@premiershipment.com. Be sure to include the lot you are interested in and address you would like the quote for. Refunds are not offered under any circumstances base on shipping issues, this is up to the buyer to arrange this beforehand.
BIDDER MUST ARRANGE THEIR OWN SHIPPING. Although SEA will NOT arrange shipping for you, we do recommend our preferred shipper Premier Shipping & Crating at info@premiershipment.com You MUST email them, please DO NOT CALLl. If you'd like to compare shipping quotes or need more options, feel free to contact any local Sarasota shippers. You can email any one of the shippers below as well. Be sure to include the lot(s) you won and address you would like it shipped to. Brennan with The UPS Store #0089 - 941-413-5998 - Store0089@theupsstore.com AK with The UPS Store #2689 - 941-954-4575 - Store2689@theupsstore.com Steve with The UPS Store #4074 - 941-358-7022 - Store4074@theupsstore.com Everett with PakMail - 941-751-2070 - paktara266@gmail.com