Romero Britto Original Acrylic on Canvas "Elvis Star" Start Price USD 29,000.00 Current Price USD 29,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, May 07, 2008 End Time Saturday, May 17, 2008 Location Amityville, NY See more about 'Romero Britto Original Acrylic on Canvas "Elvis Star" ' Description ABOUT "ELVIS STAR": Purchased from Britto Central in Miami Beach. A unique piece because Britto rarely depicted celebrities. This piece is a representation of Elvis Presley.  The piece was done in 1994 and was done in the most popular and original "tape" style which he no longer does.  It is hand signed in lower left corner by Romero Britto.  It comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from the Britto gallery.  It measures 40" x 30" unframed, and is framed in a matt black finish.  Mint Condition.  It is appraised at $45,600. ABOUT ROMERO BRITTO: Through his vibrant colours, playful themes and hardedged compositions, Romero Britto captures the attention of both youthful spirits and educated art collectors. It is this unique talent which has established Britto an artistic entity in South Florida, as well as granted him a significant presence in the US, Europe and Asia. In a multitude of mediums and endless themes, Britto's art provides a glimpse of his personal life experiences. Easily recognized, Britto's work is unmistakably modern, bold and colorful. His style often combines the artistic technique of Pop art with the intricate compositional quality of Cubism. In an effort which brings his work to the masses, Britto constantly reinterprets the meaning of art and its role in contemporary life. He has done portraits of, Roger Federer, Dustin Hoffman, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Jordan, Gloria Estefan, Andre Agassi, Eileen Guggenheim, David Rockefeller, and Senator Ted Kennedy, as well as dozens of other societal, political and entertainment figures in order to further his career.  In "Elvis Star", he has depicted pop icon Elvis Presley. Britto has been a fixture on the international art scene since 1989, when he was commissioned by Absolut Vodka, to design a bottle label for a company advertising campaign. Following on the heels of Absolut, Britto's whimsical cartoon style art was consistently commissioned by major corporations for large-scale murals, sculptures and product logos around the world. He has recently been requested for commissions by companies such as Disney, Evian. Romero's monumental sculpture this year commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Montreux Jazz Festival. Britto's portrait of legendary art dealer and the founder of Art Basel, Ernst Beyeler, now hangs at Fondation Beyeler, the Swiss museum that also houses the works of Klee, Cézanne, Picasso, Monet, Matisse and Giacometti. Britto's artwork has appeared in numerous publications worldwide, Britto's designs are not limited to canvas; he has designed logos, furniture and costumes. Most recently he designed the costumes for the 41st Super Bowl. Place a Bid!