Description: Robert E. Kennedy aka Bob aka R.E, what an amazing, talented artist! His art is loved & sought-after by many, especially Keys enthusiasts! He is considered to be one of the top selling artists in America. If you are a collector, fan or just want a unique way to commemorate the ICONIC Sloppy Joe’s Bar of Key West...this will NOT disappoint! ITEM DETAILS: * This is a Robert E Kennedy, limited edition, pen & ink sketching, titled Sloppy Joe's Bar, numbered (204/500) and signed by the artist in pencil. 1980 * This is a great rendition of everybody's favorite Duval Street drinking establishment. It's also known as a favorite drinking establishment of Ernest Hemingway. * I’ve included a picture of Kennedy sketching one similar in 1976, from a different angle. How FUN! DIMENSIONS: * Frame: 23.5 inches wide X 19 inch tall, about 1.5 inches deep. * Sketching: Approximately 16 inches wide by 11.5 inches tall. SKETCH DETAILS: * The details are crisp and amazing. Down to the Hemingway picture hanging in the background. * Left side bottom reads: Sloppy Joe’s Bar and is numbered 204/500 in pencil. * Right side bottom reads: Robert E Kennedy’s signature followed by 80. I’m assuming this is represents 1980 * The sketch paper is an off white color, and textured. * I included a side by side picture of Kennedy in the 80’s/ and Kennedy now- found online-credit to The Provincetown Banner Newspaper. No copyright infringement is intended. Just sharing great information about Kennedy's inspiration and life. FRAME DETAILS: * Professionally framed in a gorgeous, wooden, distressed white washed Florida blue/grey color. * Very small corner nick upper right/left. Tiny but wanted to mention. * Sketch is double matted, bright white with black/navy inlay. * Glass is in excellent condition. * The backing is Kraft paper and has wire attached with eyelet. Ready to be hung in you space. No rips or tears, but a small whiteish circle (see pics) * Overall...EXCELLENT condition! ABOUT THE ARTIST: I found several great articles about Robert E Kennedy, if interested in learning more, here is my favorite source of information~ credit to: The Provincetown Banner Newspaper https://provincetown.wickedlocal.com/entertainmentlife/20170127/kennedy-gallery-in-provincetown-to-close-after-nearly-four-decades Article by: Howard Karren/Banner Staff, Jan 27, 2017 This is an extremely rare find, highly doubtful you'll see or come across this particular sketching again! I also believe it will only increase in value, great investment! If you would like additional pictures, please just ask:)
Price: 1100 USD
Location: Mission, Kansas
End Time: 2024-12-04T19:50:04.000Z
Shipping Cost: 99 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: Robert E. Kennedy
Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work
Color: Black & White
Date of Creation: 1970-1989
Region of Origin: US
Subject: Sloppy Joe's Bar Key West FL
Size Type/Largest Dimension: Medium (Up to 30")
Signed?: Signed
Type: Drawing
Year of Production: 1980
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Limited Edition Print
Width (Inches): 23.5
Height (Inches): 19.5
Style: Pen & Ink
Features: Signed, Matted, Framed