Description: This stunning piece by Billy Seay features a black panther with a tropical background, signed by the artist himself. The painting is a gorgeous example of contemporary art and art deco style, with a unique gouache / watercolor production technique. Measuring 44 inches in length, 34 inches in height, and 1.25 inches in width, this large painting is perfect for any art lover's collection. The piece is an original, handmade artwork produced in California, USA during the post-war period (1940-1970). It comes framed, ready to be displayed and admired. The painting is a true masterpiece, showcasing the artist's talent and creativity. Any art enthusiast will appreciate the beauty and rarity of this piece. There is a small cut in the picture that measures approx 4 inches. The following is copied from a write up in Early California Antiques where they have an almost identical painting for sale, and how I have come to price this piece: “Wildlife has never appeared more sleek, and frankly glamorous. Billy Seay was someone unique to Hollywood in his day. Actor, artist and decorator, he lived a long life and was friends with the likes of Bette Davis and others in her circle. Bill Seay (1922-2012) started his working life as Billy Seay, child actor, in the late silents and early talkies (“Kid Millions” with Eddie Cantor, “Topaze” with John Barrymore, and “The Unknown” with Lon Chaney and the young Joan Crawford, are the most noted of these films), then followed in his father’s footsteps as an artist, joining the designer Sacha Brastoff in his studio from 1952 to 1959, remaining a life-long friend and co-author of the definitive book on Brastoff’s work, soon striking out on his own as a portrait painter (clients included Judy Garlard, Crawford and the ill-fated George Reeves of the Superman series on TV), finally becoming an antiquaire and decorator until his passing at the age of 90. He was employed by the Turner Print Company painting the original works of tropical birds and landscapes that Turner turned into very successful prints, as they exactly expressed the decorating zeitgeist of the Deco period.” Open to quote delivery in Nevada and neighboring states, California, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico, and discuss alternative shipping, and shipping the work only, unframed.
Price: 800 USD
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
End Time: 2025-01-05T19:04:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 60 USD
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Artist: Billy Seay
Signed By: Billy Seay
Size: Large
Signed: Yes
Period: Post-War (1940-1970)
Material: Matte Paper, Paper
Item Length: 44 in
Region of Origin: California, USA
Framing: Framed
Subject: Panthers
Type: Painting
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 34 in
Theme: Art
Style: Art Deco, Contemporary Art
Production Technique: Gouache Painting
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Item Width: 1.25 in
Handmade: Yes
Time Period Produced: 1925-1949
