David Adickes Modern Abstract Painting of a Bearded Man Sculpture with a Bird, Phone, & Boats, 1990s

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Modern figurative still life painting by the iconic Houston based artist David Adickes. The work features a central sculpture of … Read more Modern figurative still life painting by the iconic Houston based artist David Adickes. The work features a central sculpture of a bearded man wearing a top hat with a bird sitting on top. Positioned in front are a black telephone and a pair of boats, both iconic David Adickes images. Signed in the front lower left corner. Currently hung in a black frame.

Dimensions Without Frame: H 24 in. x W 16 in.

Artist Biography: Born (1927) and raised in Huntsville, TX, David Adickes is an artist whose art and heart are closely aligned with Paris, France. After studying art at the Atelier F. Leger in the late 40s, Adickes burst onto the art scene in Houston and elsewhere in the early 50s and has been a prominent member of Houston’s art community ever since. While his most visible works are his giant sculptures, from the Virtuoso in downtown Houston to the 76-foot Sam Houston in his hometown of Huntsville, David Adickes has for decades produced paintings that have been acclaimed in numerous art exhibitions and galleries, both in the United States and internationally. Moreover, his paintings continue to delight collectors with a distinct blend of classic style, a delightful palette, and a touch of whimsy. See less