"Frank at Raos" by LeRoy Neiman
Media: Limited Edition Serigraph on Paper
Image Dimensions: 27 5/8" x 38"
Framed Dimensions(Approx): 52.5" x 42.5"
Year Produced: 2005
Edition #: AP 23/80
Condition: Contact gallery for condition report
Gallery Retail: 12500
About "Frank at Raos"
Step into the intimate ambiance of one of New York's most legendary institutions with Frank at Rao's by LeRoy Neiman. This limited edition serigraph on paper, measuring approximately 27 5/8" x 38" and presented in a refined gold frame measuring 42.5" x 52.5", captures a quintessential Neiman moment full of color, charisma, and cultural character.
The scene unfolds in the famed Harlem eatery, Rao's, where hospitality and history intertwine. Behind a well-stocked bar adorned with bottles of vintage spirits, Frank Sinatra portrayed with unmistakable presence receives a pour from Frank Pellegrino, the restaurant's iconic co-owner. The vibrant atmosphere, intimate setting, and expressive brushwork evoke the warmth and exclusivity of this over 100-year-old Italian restaurant, where regulars fill every seat and legends like Sinatra found a second home.
Neiman's radiant palette featuring ruby reds, deep greens, cobalt blues, and golden ambers transforms this personal, candid moment into a cinematic composition bursting with energy. The expressive lines, layered textures, and celebratory tone exemplify Neiman's ability to blend celebrity, place, and story into unforgettable visual form.
This piece is not only a masterwork of artistic style, but also one steeped in personal history. If you are lucky enough to win this artwork, you will also hear the true story behind what inspired Nancy Sinatra to request that Neiman capture this timeless portrait of her father.
Perfect for admirers of American pop art, jazz-era icons, and New York cultural lore, Frank at Rao's brings a slice of history and a legend to life.
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Thomas Stiltz was interested in art at a very early age, and was constantly drawing portraits and cartoons characters in grade school. In middle school, he won scholarships to art classes at the Delaware Art Museum and began to explore painting. Stiltz also studied privately with a local artist, Leo Leskaris, and from that experience, first learned that one could support himself through his art. Stiltz received his B.A. in Fine Art and M.A. in Photography from the University of Delaware. It was during graduate school that Mr. Stiltz received his first photographic shows at the Museum of Contemporary Crafts and Neikrug Gallery, both in New York, NY. After graduation Stiltz started a professional photography and graphic design company called, Visual Thinking, in Wilmington, Delaware. He continued having photography shows and was commissioned to produce a large mirror and laminate photographic work for a show called, "Some American History". He worked with artists Dan Johnson, Larry Rivers, and jazz legend Miles Davis, who recorded music for his 30 foot photographic construction. About 15 years ago, Stiltz began a full-time career in painting. Using the language of photography and his skills in photographic lighting, he created large, hyper-realistic still lifes. His subjects are objects that people have strong passions for such as wine, music and flowers. His works have been exhibited by over 40 galleries around the United States, and he has had over 30 one-man shows featuring his photography and paintings. Mr. Stiltz was drawn back into photography in 2009 by the recent advances in digital cameras and ink jet printing technologies.
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