#26 • Rip (Euripides) Kastarsis: Girl with Red-Blonde Hair Signed Oil Painting on Boards

Part of Art Auction Spectacular: Original Paintings, Lithographs and Prints from Vintage to Modern (timed auction by Lux Auctions)

High bid $5.00

Status: Sold

Category: Art

Original oil painting "Girl with Red-Blonde Hair" on double boards, signed by Greek emigree painter Rip (Euripides) Kastarsis. One board mounts loosely on the other via a metal slide hanger, giving the portrait a dreamlike 3D effect bordered with stark winter trees and moonlight over a deep, colorful background. Kastarsis (1960 - ) has gained international recognition and is on permanent display at the Athens Olympic Stadium, has worked with rock star Sting, and has received awards for public murals and other art throughout the U.S. Piece measures 20" W x 24" H x 2.25" D (front portrait 16" x 20").