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Michael Paraskevas"Crack Down on Crack"1989
1989
$850
£649.88
€744.59
CA$1,198.93
A$1,305.33
CHF 697
MX$15,757.38
NOK 8,762.60
SEK 8,150.23
DKK 5,561.72
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Michael Paraskevas (American, b. 1961), "Crack Down on Crack", Acrylic and Pencil on Paper, 1989, depicting anti-drug protests in New York City, signed in pencil and dated to lower right, unframed. 13" H x 12" W; sheet: 18" H x 14.75" W. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.
- Creator:Michael Paraskevas (1961, American)
- Creation Year:1989
- Dimensions:Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 14.75 in (37.47 cm)
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- Condition:Overall good vintage condition, wear commensurate with age and use. This work on paper is unframed may show signs of age, including but not limited to slight discoloration, fading on the back of the sheet or minor residue from storage.
- Gallery Location:Astoria, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: 1079831stDibs: LU2845216329952
Michael Paraskevas
Michael Paraskevas, born in 1961, is a versatile American artist whose creative output spans fine art, illustration, cartooning, and animation. A graduate of the School of Visual Arts, where he earned both his BFA and MFA, Paraskevas' illustrations have been featured in prominent publications such as Time, Sports Illustrated, and The New York Times, while his comic strips, including "Green Monkeys" and "Junior Kroll," have entertained readers in various periodicals. In collaboration with his mother, Betty Paraskevas, he co-created beloved children's animated series like "Maggie and the Ferocious Beast," "Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse," and "The Kids from Room 402," as well as the television special "The Tangerine Bear." Working in a variety of mediums, including acrylic, oil, and watercolor, Paraskevas continues to expand his artistic horizons from his home in Southampton, New York, where he resides with his wife, Maria, and pursues new animated projects.
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