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vestige, al oerter

Currency:USD Category:Art Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 100,000.00 USD
vestige, al oerter
In 1980, Al Oerter was commissioned to create a piece of abstract art in support of the United States Olympic Team. Oerter is a four time Olympic Gold Medalist in throwing the discus and the commission required that he create the art utilizing a discus. The result was widely distributed in prints and the original sold successfully at auction in Christies New York. Born and raised in New York City, Oerter's heroes were the weight throwers of the New York Athletic Club and the abstract artists that were continually breaking new ground in the 30's, 40's and 50's. Oerter's work has been exhibited in Monaco, Athens, Lausanne and numerous United States cities. His work is now included in several national and international collections. Oerter will be the November 2005 featured artist for the Arts for ACT Gallery in historic downtown Fort Myers. The opening reception will be November 04, 2005. For further information on Oerter's artwork log on to: www.aloerter.com.<BR>Vestige is an acrylic and gesso on canvas painting.