Leroy Neiman, American Artist
New York Stock Exchange
30"x40"
Limited Edition Serigraph on Paper,
artist proof
$22,000 Framed
In New York Stock Exchange, Mr. Neiman portrays the Exchange
floor as a hectic place where traders operate under a great deal
of pressure. Numerous traders are engaging in all sorts of
activities: consulting either with one another or their trading
cards, scanning the computer-driven displays above the
trading posts and making endless hand signals to the clerks
on the deck. The piece is painted in rich colors of yellow, blue,
orange and violet.
LeRoy Neiman (born June 8, 1927) is an American artist known
for his brilliantly colored, semi-abstract paintings and screen
prints of athletes and sporting events.
In addition to being an internationally renowned sports artist,
Neiman has created manyworks from his experience on safari
including a series of animal portraits that are some of his most
sought-after pieces including "Portrait of the Lion," "Portrait
of the Elephant," and "Portrait of the Tiger." Some of his other
subjects include sailing, cuisine, golf, horses, celebrities and
famous locations. He is one of the most successful contemporary
illustrators. Neiman was born in St. Paul, Minnesota and studied
at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (where he also later
taught), the University of Chicago, and the University of Illinois.
In June 2006, Neiman celebrated his 85th birthday and was still
actively painting. He is regarded as the most popular sports
artist in the world, followed only by younger artists Stephan
Holland and Richard T. Slone. Neiman is estimated to be the
highest earner of any living American artist
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