7: ENDRE SZASZ (1926-2003) MIXED MEDIA ON ARTIST'S BOARD

Endre Szasz (1926-2003)

The mixed media with glazes and gold leaf is signed lower left in black pigment.

This fine example embodies pretty much all of the artist's greatest techniques, including the glazed porcelain-like surface of the face, Klimt-inspired gold leaf, sgraffito embellishments, and other techniques of mixed media that, when executed in the incredible detail Szasz accomplishes, makes for an interesting work with intriguing detail.

Endre Szasz was a Hungarian born painter, illustrator, graphics artist, and ceramics decorator. He was, according to the biography pasted verso, born in Transylvania in 1926. He participated in his first exhibition at the age of 15 and later studied at the University of Fine Art in Budapest. He began working as an illustrator in the 1950s and created imagery for more than 300 books. The artist's acquaintance with Salvador Dali most likely was an influence on his work. The two were not only friends, but shared an agent, which exposed Szasz to some of the same contacts and opportunities as Dali. Given that both artists kept an ocelot as a pet, it's pretty clear that Endre Szasz was influenced by his fellow surrealist, if not in art, at least in lifestyle.
Board measures 15.5 x 11 with a framed size of 24.5 x 19.5 inches.
Very good condition. There are no chips, scratches or areas of inpainting.
$600 - $900