Lot #1: Howard Behrens "Lugano Coastline" Framed Fine Art Giclée on Canvas

Howard Behrens "Lugano Coastline" Framed Fine Art Giclée on Canvas • Artist: Howard Behrens (American, 1933–2014) • Title: Lugano Coastline (Originally created in 1991) • Medium: High-Quality Giclée Print on Canvas • Framed Dimensions: 39" W x 29" H (Approx. inner image size 30" x 20") • Framing Origin: Custom professionally framed by Ken's Art & Picture Frame Place (Richmond Hill, ON) Description & Artistic Appeal Up for auction is a magnificent, large-format framed giclée on canvas of "Lugano Coastline" by the world-renowned master of the palette knife, Howard Behrens. This iconic piece beautifully captures the sun-drenched, romantic landscape of Lake Lugano along the Swiss-Italian border. True to Behrens’ signature style, this high-fidelity giclée perfectly replicates his vibrant color palette and the rich, texturized depth of his original palette knife work. The uniform canvas weave is beautifully visible across the surface, giving it the premium look and feel of an original museum oil painting. Premium Custom Framing This artwork comes housed in its original, heavy-duty custom framing package assembled by the respected local gallery, Ken's Art & Picture Frame Place in Richmond Hill, Ontario. • Frame Style: Ornate, classical gold wood frame featuring a repeating rope/twisted-braid border. • Matting: Clean, elegant cream/white inner matting that creates a beautiful gallery-depth border. • Backing & Hardware: Fully sealed backing with a heavy paper dust cover, custom framing label, and pre-wired with braided steel hanging wire. Ready to mount on your wall immediately! About the Artist Howard Behrens (1933–2014) was a critically acclaimed master painter, formal holder of a Master's Degree in Fine Art from the University of Maryland, and an official artist for the 2002 Winter Olympics. Celebrated as the "premier romantic expressionist palette knife artist," Behrens used a palette knife as a "spatula for light." His artwork is highly sought after by international art collectors and resides in prestigious collections globally, including the permanent archives of former U.S. President George H.W. Bush. Condition Report • Artwork Surface: Excellent condition. The canvas texture is crisp and fully intact. Colors remain exceptionally vibrant and true. • Frame: Structurally sound and solid. No major cracks, warping, or separation at the mitered corners. Minor shelf wear consistent with age. • Backing: Dust cover is fully intact with standard framing studio labels. Wire hanging assembly is securely attached Nearest intersection Younge Street and Stelees Avenue Dimensions: 39" W x 29" H Pickup category timeslot {A}