JOVAN OBICAN ORIGINAL PRIMITIVE SCULPTURE EXTREMELY RARE AND VALUABLE

Description: BRIDE AND GROOM CERAMIC and includes a 17 page, very rare, Exhibition catalog. Thank you. You are purchasing one original sculpture. It’s an old colorful piece. The Obican family were friends of mine. Along with that, my company and gallery represented his works. As you can see from the photos Jovan toured with the great Salvatore Dali. These rare pieces are in excellent condition. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. About 7” high. Mr. Obican, a tireless creator, started his activity really as a sculptor. He studied fine arts, department of Sculpture, in Belgrade. He finished three years in class of professor Sreten Stojanovic. That formal training brought works typical for student days, like for that times trend in Socialist realism 1950. That was his first stage, full of research in clay, plaster, stone and bronze. Yugoslavia is a country with a strong tradition of primitive art. By 'Primitive' one does not mean crude: on the contrary, a primitive tradition is one that has roots in the soil of the country, has matured slowly over the centuries, and remained free from external influences. Obican’s art style is very unique. It is a conglomerate of tradition, history, hero tails, epics, old customs, and a derivation of folklore. His art is a recognizable self-standing style and both cheerful and whimsical. Jovan Obican (1918 - 1986) was born in Cannes, France, of Yugoslav parents. From childhood on, Jovan practically devoted himself to art, scratching designs on mud pies when paper was unavailable. He trained with many recognized teachers with many styles. He finished his training, imbued with the spirit of his native country, the people, their legends, and their philosophy. It has been said that his work has a "timeless quality" and a naïve, child-like primitive style. Obican is identified with his style the world over, a style that is simple yet sophisticated; child-like yet masterfully adult; a style that tells a story with psychological, philosophical or sociological overtones. His funny little people are always colorful, full of spirit, living with music and birds to bring them happiness. His fans and collectors are legion and include some of the most famous names in the world including American presidents, senators, ambassadors, film stars and European nobility. He has exhibited all over the world and is represented in many galleries and collections. Jovan Obican always had a tremendous following of collectors and became internationally known by word of mouth and his frequent invitations to display his works in the USA and Europe. His studio, in Dubrovnik, was a well-visited place, and an attraction to collectors, art enthusiast, and tourist. Obican was a prolific artist, constantly experimenting in various medias, achieving masterful results.

Price: 1399 USD

Location: Port Saint Lucie, Florida

End Time: 2024-07-30T13:51:31.000Z

Shipping Cost: 40 USD