Vintage 1970s "Felicia" By Leo Jansen Mid Century Playboy Nude Print

Description: I have a companion piece with matching frame available as well, and I can combine shipping! Here, we have a gorgeous original 1970s art print by famed Playboy artist Leo Jansen. This gorgeous piece titled "Felicia" is a shining example of the artists work featuring a beautiful topless woman with an iconic 1960/70's look. This is the perfect piece to add to your vintage bar or man cave! This piece was professionally matted and framed with solid wood featuring gold trim in the 1970s. It is in excellent vintage condition with really no damage or fading to be seen. The frame has a few scratches, but overall this piece is in great shape! Don't miss out on adding this iconic image to your collection! Measures approximately 29.25" tall by 23.25" wide and 1.75" deep. -Artist Biography- Leo Jansen (1930-1980 was active/lived in California, New York / Holland. He is known for celebrity portrait and nude female figure painting, commemorative plates.Born in Holland, moved to Indonesia when he was ten. There in the Tropics he began his craft by sketching bronze-skinned Malaysian girls for leisure. He returned to the Netherlands to study at the Academy of Art, to refine his growing mastery of the female figure. Like most Continental artists, he gravitated first to Paris, and quickly established himself as a portraitist of considerable talent. In 1962, he arrived in New York. Because of the softness and light with which he infused his portraits, he was chosen by several companies to do commemorative plates. Jansen is, perhaps, best known throughout the United States and Europe for his Mother's Day plates and puppies plate series. Many of the rich and famous such as Raquel Welch, William Holden, Donald Sutherland, Stephanie Powers, and the "L.A. Times" Hearst family sought out Jansen for his portraiture skills. Jansen's sitting fee in the 1960's was $20,000. In addition, he also gained fame for his portraiture of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. His Beatles portraits are among the more collectible memorabilia by fans. But despite his national reputation as a portrait artist, he refused commercial demands and resumed his childhood love affair of painting nudes. He then moved to Southern California. For eighteen years, he was commissioned by Playboy Magazine to paint the "Playmate of the Month." In his first six years, he was the artist chosen to paint 58 out of 72 portraits. His work hangs in Hugh Hefner's Playboy corporate headquarters and in the mansion. Ranked among the nation's best interpretive artist of nudes, Jansen's canvases hang in collections of a wide range of notables from Jean Claude Pascal to the late Judy Garland. His untimely death from an apparent heart attack (on December 20, 1980) at 50 years of age brought an end to a brilliant talent. I LOVE ACCEPTING OFFERS!!! NO MINIMUMS!!! Will package with care... Please review all pictures carefully for a better idea of condition, as pictures will give a more accurate description than I ever could! Vintage/Used pieces may include minor surface scratching from use and manufacturer inclusions that will only be noted if detracting from the items' overall appearance or function.Feel free to ask any questions... As with all of my auctions, I will package as safely and economically as possible. However, if you have certain preferences (including carrier and delivery time), please let me know at the time of purchase. Please also take into consideration that this is a one person business. I handle all of the items myself, from listing to shipping, and some items take more care and time to ensure everyone is satisfied with their order. All items are sold as-is, but if you're not happy with your purchase, please contact me first before taking any other action, I'll do what I can to make us both happy! THANKS!

Price: 139.95 USD

Location: Castro Valley, California

End Time: 2024-11-09T01:46:40.000Z

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