Lot # : 82 - Attributed to George Rodrigue Original

Medium: Gouache and acrylic on paper. Edition: Original, unique work of art. Condition: Very Good. Signature: Lower right. Size: approx 8 x 11 inches. New Frame: 15 x 17 inches. This is an original gouache & acrylic on paper, in the manner of and attributed to George Rodrigue (as per ISA Member certified). The art is hand-signed and is a wonderful Blue Dog painting. The art is professionally acid-free matted and beautifully framed. Provenance: Private Estate. George Rodrigue's Blue Dog series has become one of the most popular, sought after, collectible artwork in the last 35 years. The artist rose to fame initially working in the advertising arena. His popularity because of the Blue Dog series has become a phenomenon in the art world. Stamp is on the verso. His signed prints (serigraphs & silkscreens), depending on size and whether offset or limited-edition, are expensive. However, his original art is always in high-demand and very expensive (usually between $10,000 - $50,000 for non-canvas art - depending on size and image, and $50,000 - $250,000 and more for his larger canvas artwork). Everyone loves Rodrigue's Blue Dog series. Even the kids adore Blue Dog. When a Blue Dog does become available (as now in this Four Seasons Auction), it's a very collectible and valuable piece of fine art. A recent auction sold a Blue Dog on paper, slightly larger in size, gouache & acrylic, for $45,750. Here is the detail of that auction result: Lot 514: George Rodrigue American/Louisiana, 1944-2013) Estimate: $40,000 - $60,000 Realized: $45,750 Verified. Other recent auctioned Blue Dog silkscreens (prints) on paper, same size as the gouache & acrylic Blue Dog now being auctioned, have sold for $6500 and more. Those were prints! A similar sized Blue Dog acrylic & gouache painting sold on The Benefit Foundation Auction on Liveauctioneers about 7 months ago, sold for $17,000 with no Provenance and within the last few months, sold another Blue Dog for $20,000! Today, you're also bidding on a similar sized Blue Dog gouache & acrylic, one of a kind, very cool piece of fine art! Based on the auction platform's listing regulations, the art must be described as in the manner of since the work was not professionally authenticated. It's also attributed to the artist based on the opinion of a Certified ISA Member. Since the Rodrigue Gallery will not provide appraisals or authenticate Blue Dog artwork, they advise consumers of Blue Dog artwork to contact one of three accredited appraisal organizations, such as ISA. A certified ISA Member was asked to opine on the artwork based on the instructions specifically noted in the Rodrigue Gallery web site (pertaining to appraisals and mentioned authentication). Good luck bidding and to the winner, congratulations and enjoy this great piece of wonderful art! An amazing holiday gift!!!