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    • Leta Ramos (1934-2020) American, Oil on Canvas
      Jun. 08, 2024

      Leta Ramos (1934-2020) American, Oil on Canvas

      Est: $200 - $400

      Leta Ramos (1934-2020) American, Oil on Canvas. Signed and dated 1984 on back. Multiple tags on back include title: "Serenade in Blue Part II." Depicts two trees growing next to each other. Depth: 2 1/4 in. Overall size: 18 3/4 X 14 3/4 in. Sight size: 18 X 14 in. #1545 . Lolita “Leta” Ramos (nee Helmers) was born in July 1934 in Auburn, California. When her family moved to Sacramento she attended McClatchy High School, where she met future Pop Artist Mel Ramos. They were married in 1955 and remained together until his death in 2018, and she was one of his primary models for his stylized nude paintings. Leta obtained a B.A. in Education at Sacramento State College, and then taught elementary school children until her own three kids were grown and had moved away. She then received a second B.A. from California State University, Hayward in Painting and Photography. She received awards from the California Arts Council as well as the Wilma Rice Photography Award, and her work is in permanent exhibits at the Oakland Museum, the DiRosa Foundation, and Mills College. She died in March 2020 in Oakland, California, almost a year and a half after her husband passed.

      Sarasota Estate Auction
    • Leta Ramos (1934-2020) American, Oil on Canvas
      Jun. 08, 2024

      Leta Ramos (1934-2020) American, Oil on Canvas

      Est: $200 - $400

      Leta Ramos (1934-2020) American, Oil on Canvas. Signed and dated 1984 on back at bottom. Tag on back includes title: "Petite Palette: The Arnoldi Connection." Abstract image of multi-colored tabs free-floating. Depth: 1 1/2 in. Overall size: 10 3/4 X 16 3/4 in. Sight size: 10 X 16 in. #1547 . Lolita “Leta” Ramos (nee Helmers) was born in July 1934 in Auburn, California. When her family moved to Sacramento she attended McClatchy High School, where she met future Pop Artist Mel Ramos. They were married in 1955 and remained together until his death in 2018, and she was one of his primary models for his stylized nude paintings. Leta obtained a B.A. in Education at Sacramento State College, and then taught elementary school children until her own three kids were grown and had moved away. She then received a second B.A. from California State University, Hayward in Painting and Photography. She received awards from the California Arts Council as well as the Wilma Rice Photography Award, and her work is in permanent exhibits at the Oakland Museum, the DiRosa Foundation, and Mills College. She died in March 2020 in Oakland, California, almost a year and a half after her husband passed.

      Sarasota Estate Auction
    • Leta Ramos (1934-2020) American, Oil on Linen
      Jun. 08, 2024

      Leta Ramos (1934-2020) American, Oil on Linen

      Est: $200 - $400

      Leta Ramos (1934-2020) American, Oil on Linen. Signed and dated 1979 on back. Tag on back includes title: "Petite Palette: Arnoldi Over-exposed." Depicts cups filled with various colors of paint. Depth: 1 1/2 in. Overall size: 12 3/4 X 16 3/4 in. Sight size: 12 X 16 in. #1546 . Lolita “Leta” Ramos (nee Helmers) was born in July 1934 in Auburn, California. When her family moved to Sacramento she attended McClatchy High School, where she met future Pop Artist Mel Ramos. They were married in 1955 and remained together until his death in 2018, and she was one of his primary models for his stylized nude paintings. Leta obtained a B.A. in Education at Sacramento State College, and then taught elementary school children until her own three kids were grown and had moved away. She then received a second B.A. from California State University, Hayward in Painting and Photography. She received awards from the California Arts Council as well as the Wilma Rice Photography Award, and her work is in permanent exhibits at the Oakland Museum, the DiRosa Foundation, and Mills College. She died in March 2020 in Oakland, California, almost a year and a half after her husband passed.

      Sarasota Estate Auction
    • Leta Ramos (1934-2020) American, Oil on Linen
      Jun. 08, 2024

      Leta Ramos (1934-2020) American, Oil on Linen

      Est: $400 - $800

      Leta Ramos (1934-2020) American, Oil on Linen. Signed and dated 1977 on back. Tag on back includes title: "California Sunshine Bench." Depicts a white bench with multiple colors between the slats next to a reflective surface. Size: 47 X 58 1/2 in. #1520 . Lolita “Leta” Ramos (nee Helmers) was born in July 1934 in Auburn, California. When her family moved to Sacramento she attended McClatchy High School, where she met future Pop Artist Mel Ramos. They were married in 1955 and remained together until his death in 2018, and she was one of his primary models for his stylized nude paintings. Leta obtained a B.A. in Education at Sacramento State College, and then taught elementary school children until her own three kids were grown and had moved away. She then received a second B.A. from California State University, Hayward in Painting and Photography. She received awards from the California Arts Council as well as the Wilma Rice Photography Award, and her work is in permanent exhibits at the Oakland Museum, the DiRosa Foundation, and Mills College. She died in March 2020 in Oakland, California, almost a year and a half after her husband passed. Location A High

      Sarasota Estate Auction
    • Leta Ramos, (American, born 1934), Finished Unfinished Quintet, 1981, oil on canvas, 48 ¾ x 59in (123.8 x 149.9cm)
      Jan. 11, 2020

      Leta Ramos, (American, born 1934), Finished Unfinished Quintet, 1981, oil on canvas, 48 ¾ x 59in (123.8 x 149.9cm)

      Est: $1,500 - $2,000

      Leta Ramos (American, born 1934) Finished Unfinished Quintet, 1981 oil on canvas signed and dated 'Leta Ramos 1981' (on the reverse) 48 3/4 x 59in (123.8 x 149.9cm) Provenance: Private Collection, Santa Rosa, California Sale, Bonhams & Butterfields, Los Angeles and San Francisco, 1 May 2005, lot 131

      Andrew Jones Auctions
    • Leta Ramos, (American, born 1934), Untitled, 1979, oil on canvas, 24 x 24in (61 x 61cm)
      Jan. 11, 2020

      Leta Ramos, (American, born 1934), Untitled, 1979, oil on canvas, 24 x 24in (61 x 61cm)

      Est: $1,000 - $1,500

      Leta Ramos (American, born 1934) Untitled, 1979 oil on canvas signed and dated 'Leta 1979' (on the reverse) 24 x 24in (61 x 61cm) Provenance: Private collection, Santa Rosa, California Sale, Bonhams & Butterfields, Los Angeles and San Francisco, 1 May 2005, lot 131

      Andrew Jones Auctions
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