Description: KING OF THE JUNGLE! ORTIZ LION PAINTINGON BLACK VELVET! ICONIC 70S VELVET ART! PURE EYE-CANDY! ONE OF ORTIZ'S BEST WORKS! DIMENSIONS: Approx. 21-1/2" By 18-1/2" Ortiz is the King of mid century velvet art! Here he takes on the King of the Jungle! This lion is a masterful composition and captures the pride, powerand majesty of the King of the Jungle! Ortiz outdid himself on this workand the use of blue next to gold and framed with black & white isperhaps the most compelling use of a velvet canvas and romancesthe eyes! A true velvet masterpiece! Disney artists, decades later, would use, among other references, Ortiz's lion and cat works as artistic inspiration for the film "Lion King". One can clearly see they tried their best to capture his enchantment - but Ortiz' work from the seventies is still far superior! This work is the finest velvet art lion in the world! Velvet art from the 50s-70s was a popular trend which now has become an iconic symbol of the flourish of creativity that this period expressed and embraced! This work is in MAGNIFICENT condition and well preserved! A Spectacular addition to your NY Penthouse, Palm Springs Atomic Ranch, or Scottsdale Estate! A ROARING GOOD VELVET ART TREASURE FOR YOUR MAJESTIC INTERIORS! _____________________________________________________ All text, images and descriptions Copyright GALLERY 20TH. 2025. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized usage in whole or part, including Ebay listings, is strictly prohibited. _____________________________________________________
Price: 1299 USD
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
End Time: 2024-11-17T13:30:11.000Z
Shipping Cost: 85 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: Ortiz
Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
Date of Creation: 1970-1989
Material: Paint on velvet
Region of Origin: US
Subject: Lion
Type: Painting
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Signed?: Signed
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Style: Atomic Age Art
Painting Surface: Velvet
Original/Reproduction: Original
Features: Framed, Signed