"P. J. Clarke's Bar" by LeRoy Neiman
Media: Limited Edition Serigraph on Paper
Image Dimensions: 26 1/4" x 39 1/4"
Framed Dimensions(Approx): 40 1/2" x 52 1/2"
Year Produced: 1978
Edition #: P.P.
Condition: Contact gallery for condition report
Gallery Retail: 24000
About "P. J. Clarke's Bar"
LeRoy Neiman's P. J. Clarke's Bar is an electric homage to one of New York City's most legendary haunts a cultural crossroads where politicians, entertainers, athletes, and everyday New Yorkers shared drinks and stories. Rendered in Neiman's signature expressionistic style, this limited edition serigraph pulses with color and life, capturing not only the ambiance of the famed saloon but the personalities who made it iconic.
The composition is a veritable "who's who" of American fame and influence. In the lower left and to the right are Frank and Barbara Sinatra, Hugh Carey, Rocky Graziano, Jack Dempsey, and Jackie Onassis. Just above them, Neiman includes himself alongside his guest, sports broadcaster Howard Cosell, and Frankie, the beloved maitre d'. Looking upward and right, we find Pat and Richard Nixon sharing space with a radiant Elizabeth Taylor. Further above, Henry and Nancy Kissinger and sportscaster Frank Gifford appear in conversation, blending into the bar's animated crowd.
Neiman's brushwork is fluid and spontaneous, with bold strokes of jewel-toned color bringing vibrancy to every detail from clinking glasses to glimmering bottles behind the bar. A true celebration of New York nightlife and celebrity culture, P. J. Clarke's Bar is a dazzling narrative of American history, ideal for collectors drawn to pop culture, politics, and the golden era of glamour.
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