Lot 225: SAM VINIKOFF FLORIDA EVERGLADES PAINTING

VINIKOFF, Sam, (American, 1919-): Florida Everglades Landscape with Egrets, OIL/Canvas, 24'' x 48'', signed and dated 1970, signed verso, encased in a heavy, painted and gilded gesso frame with minor wear, 32'' x 55''. Known as ''The Everglades Painter'', Vinikoff was an apprentice to Beanie Backus, the artist said to have inspired the Florida Highwaymen. Vinikoff also painted the original poster to commemorate the 19th Annual In The Park With Art, Palmetto Bay, at the age of 80 years old.

Small repair to tear, not visible from the front.

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