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Sarasota, FL 34236
United States
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Apr 18, 2026
Leonardo Nierman (1932-2023) Mexican, Original Signed Oil on Board. A beautiful abstract burst of color, suggestive of a phoenix in flight. Gold toned frame. Signed bottom left. Title written on back of board: "Bird of Paradise."
Overall Size: 38 1/4 x 30 1/2 in.
Sight Size: 31 1/2 x 23 1/2 in.
Frame Thickness: 2 in.
Leonardo Nierman (November 1st, 1932 - June 7th, 2023) was a prolific Mexican artist whose vibrant abstract paintings and sleek metal sculptures were deeply informed by his two decades of classical violin training. Although he initially studied physics and business, Nierman became a self-taught master of "magical expressionism," using bright colors to replicate the rhythm and tonalities he found in music. His international career was launched in 1959 by the IFA Gallery in Washington, D.C., leading to over 100 exhibitions across the globe. Nierman’s works, which often evoke natural phenomena like lightning and water, are held in prestigious collections including the Art Institute of Chicago and the Vatican Museums. He received more than sixty awards, such as the Palme d'Or from Monaco, and was honored by the city of Chicago with a dedicated "Leonardo Nierman Day" in 2002. He is remembered as a visionary international artist who successfully bridged the gap between the cosmos, music, and visual art.
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