THE GOLDEN GIRLS Ladies of TV ORIG Caricature Painting Start Price USD 149.99 Current Price USD 149.99 Time Left - Bid Count 1 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, August 29, 2008 End Time Wednesday, September 03, 2008 Location Beautiful New England See more about 'THE GOLDEN GIRLS Ladies of TV ORIG Caricature Painting' Description Stunning original acrylic caricature painting of beloved television starsBEA ARTHUR, BETTY WHITE, ESTELLE GETTY & RUE McCLANAHANby renowned celebrity portrait artist, Susan Goulet! 12" x 12" and READY-TO-HANG!! This whimsical one-of-a-kind acrylic painting is the newest in my Ladies of Television caricature series!  The fabulous Bea Arthur, Betty White, Estelle Getty and Rue McClanahan as Golden Girls Dorothy, Rose, Sophia & Blanche - all smiling and dressed in their colorful, very-80s, Florida retirement attire.A heartfelt tribute to our beloved Golden Girls!! This piece measures 8" x 8" x 7/8".  It is rendered in professional-grade acrylics on 8 oz. cotton duck stretched canvas and topped off with two coats of medium gloss varnish.  Staple-free edges are painted black, making this painting READY TO HANG!  Initialled on front and dated, titled and signed on back.  With its minimal space requirements and favorable cost comparison, miniature art is the affordable and convenient way to put fine art within the reach of all art lovers and collectors - regardless of space or economic constraints! A GORGEOUS ONE-OF-A-KIND, ORIGINAL PAINTING!  ARTIST STATEMENT: Keeping the past alive is, to me a vital component of our future.  My work comments directly upon the beauty found throughout history, with the main goal of reminding my audience of a simpler, gentler time and encouraging the perpetuation of such timeless beauty.  My work is infused with and heavily influenced by early 20th-century cinema, fashion, art, literature and lifestyles.  Particularly facinated by the actors and actresses of Hollywood's Golden Age, I am honored to pay tribute to these fabulous, flickering images via my artwork.  Bold, bright colors and fluid lines dominate my work, lending a vibrancy and movement that celebrates the immortality of these people and their times. Blending my passion for art with my deep affection for film is the most incredible experience for me! My work is featured in Roger Taylor's 2006 coffee-table book, MARILYN IN ART, as well as in the liner notes of the 2005 CD, RUDOLPH VALENTINO:  HE SINGS AND OTHERS SING ABOUT HIM, produced by three-time Grammy Award-winner, Phil York.  Most recently, my work was chosen to grace the cover of Mem Mehmet's Princess 2007 Diana tribute book, DIANA IN ART.  Please see slideshow below for a preview of the book cover! *     *     *     *     *     *     * TESTIMONIALS: "I was honoured and privileged to be able to include Susan's fantastic Marilyn Monroe portraits in my book, MARILYN IN ART.  Your work is just beautiful Susan, and enhanced the book in so many ways.  Keep on sharing your wonderful portraits, you are amazing!" - Roger Taylor, editor MARILYN IN ART "I received the DIANA IN ART book yesterday and your artwork is phenomenal.  How you make your paintings so perfect I will never know.  It is almost as if they have an aura about them that not only makes them stand out but they seem to epitomize her womanly ways.  I personally feel that is what true art is about, art that combines talent, emotion and a window to one's soul." - Dave R. "The(se) pieces are just magnificent...greater than anything you could have ever found by any artist whose work adorned the covers of the many screen magazines of the '30s and '40s, never mind ANYWHERE ELSE!  Unbelievable!  Thank you so much!" - the greatest star A lovely addition to any Hollywood memorabilia/artwork collection! Please see my other auctions for more Classic Hollywood art!   Per copyright law, unauthorized reproduction of artwork is strictly prohibited.  All images and text contained herein are and remain the property of the artist.  I will seek action if my rights are violated. © Susan Goulet 2007 THANKS FOR LOOKING! Please be sure to visit my other auctions for more Hollywood-related items and original artwork!! *********************** AUCTION TERMS: Payment is due within 7 days of auction end.  We accept Paypal and U.S. Money Orders only.  No personal checks or non-U.S. money orders, please.  All non-U.S. bidders must pay via Paypal.  Seller reserves the right to refuse any domestic Paypal payment carrying an unconfirmed shipping address.  If your shipping address is unconfirmed with Paypal, be prepared to pay via Money Order.  Your item will ship no later than the Saturday following receipt of payment.        While all items leave our hands carefully packed and in the condition stated, postal mishaps do occur.  Postal insurance is required on all artwork, the charge for which may vary depending upon winning bid amount.  Unfortunately, insurance is NOT available on non-U.S. shipments.  Shipping charges include a handling fee to help defray the cost of listing fees, packing supplies, etc.  We will combine multiple pastel portrait purchases at the rate of $3 per each additional portrait (applicable to both U.S. and non-U.S. purchases).   DO NOT BID IF YOU HAVE ZERO OR PRIVATE FEEDBACK, RECENT POSTING OF EXCESSIVE NEGATIVE FEEDBACK, OR AN ACCOUNT WHICH HAS BEEN INACTIVE FOR OVER 6 MONTHS!!!Such bids will be cancelled.  Last-minute bids by such members will not be honored and will be reported for attempted circumvention of auction policy. 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