Lot # 71 - MCM Big Eyes" Ballerina Oil Painting – Styled After Ozz Franca / Maio,

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 20-Oct-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 27-Oct-2026 7:10:00 PM
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An evocative Mid-Century Modern oil painting on canvas depicting a seated ballerina in repose. Executed in the iconic, highly collectible "Big Eyes" art style popularized during the 1960s and 1970s, this piece heavily references the melancholic, stylized aesthetics of artists like Ozz Franca, Margaret Keane, and Maio.

The composition features a young dancer with elongated lines, delicate downcast eyes, and a classic tulle tutu. The palette is distinctly atmospheric, utilizing a moody, textured background of deep teals, slate grays, and muted cream tones applied with dynamic brushwork.

The artwork features a distinctive artist signature in the upper right quadrant written in Cyrillic script, pointing to its production as a regional studio piece or commercial gallery work. It comes housed in its original, era-appropriate slate-blue wooden frame that beautifully complements the cool tones of the painting.

A quintessential piece of authentic 20th-century retro decor, perfect for collectors of MCM kitsch, ballet Americana, or vintage pop-culture art.

Condition ReportArtwork: Good vintage condition. The canvas shows a tight stretch with minimal age-appropriate surface wear. No major paint loss or flaking observed.Frame: Solid structure with minor scuffs and patina consistent with age. Ready to hang.SpecificationsMedium: Oil on CanvasSubject: Ballerina / Ballet DancerPeriod: Mid-Century Modern (circa 1960s–1970s)Style: Big Eyes Art / Pop Kitsch / RetroSignature: Signed upper right in CyrillicFraming: Original painted wood frame included

24" x 30" frame


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