Original mixed media acrylic on paper painting "Street Connoisseur - Life Is Beautiful - Pink" by Mr. Brainwash [Thierry Guetta] (French, b. 1966, Los Angeles-based street artist). Depicting a standing gentleman in a suit with his hands behind his back, holding an "Art For Dummies" book along with his hat and umbrella, looking at a piece of artwork. The artwork he is viewing and the entire surrounding a collage of stencil and grafitti (over which "Life is Beautiful" is painted, in pink) including bits and pieces of recognizable works, as if an homage to greats; Banksy, Warhol, Basquiat, Lichtenstein, Haring. etc. Signed "Mr. Brainwash" vertically to right side, also signed and dated to verso along with his thumbprint within his logo and "1/1". Includes certificate of authenticity. Measures 20" H x 16" W.
Pre-sale estimate $4500 - 9000
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