Original Julian Schnabel Vintage Neo Expressionist Painting "Feral Blues" after Jean Michel Basquiat 1996 Paramount Studio Film Set Prop
Original set/prop painting by Julian Schabel after Jean Michel Basquiat, for use as a prop on set for the 1996 feature film, "Basquiat". The feature film "Basquiat", was directed by Julian Schnabel; with Jeffrey Wright, Michael Wincott, Benicio Del Toro, Claire Forlani. The 1996 film “Basquiat” depicted the work of many famous artists including Picasso and Warhol. Director Julian Schnabel, a painter himself who had close friendships with Jean-Michel Basquiat and Andy Warhol, wanted the art in the film to be as true to life as possible. Unfortunately, the Basquiat estate refused to give reproduction permission, instead demanding an exorbitant fee that would have made the film impossible. As a result, all of the paintings shown in the movie were created “in the style of” Basquiat, with an attorney for the estate verifying each piece as acceptable. Schnabel also convinced Picasso’s estate to allow him to create a reproduction of “Guernica” (1937) for the movie, but in exchange agreed to destroy the work immediately after and send video proof of destruction. The story of the making of the “Basquiat” film shows how artists and estates may protect their interests while still allowing some flexibility for allowing inclusion of art in the medium of film. All works on, and paintings that were used in the film, were painted by Julian Schnabel. (New York Magazine Aug 12, 1996, page 35) Online Ref: https://books.google.com/books?id=zOICAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA35&lpg=PA35&dq=julian+schnabel+painted+paintings+for+basquiat&source=bl&ots=n-Ivb7T4M4&sig=XqwJ565EqkH1FDSWRmtDqW_JDig&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CEkQ6AEwCmoVChMImq-yu4SmxwIVipWICh1kWAt4#v=onepage&q=julian%20schnabel%20painted%20paintings%20for%20basquiat&f=false
Julian Schnabel
After Jean Michel Basquiat
Painted for use as a prop for the 1996 feature film "Basquiat"
Mixed Media on Canvas, (Graphite, Watercolor, Acrylic)
21"X27", Plus Frame
Custom wood frame, nailed to canvas. Identical to Schnabel's frame for Julian Schnabel's original 1980 painting, "Exile"
"Feral Blues"
Paramount Label with serial numbers; "Paramount Property Department"
There is a small fray lower right, that shows a very small tear in canvas. All paint is original to painting. There have been no previous chemical cleanings, restorations, or added paint.
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