^Lot 12LN Leroy Neiman Double Signed Lithograph - The Joker-

In the Manner of Leroy Neiman, bearing the signature, Lithograph -"The Joker". In the Manner of Leroy Neiman, (born June 8, 1921) is an American artist known for his brilliantly colored, semi-abstract paintings and screen prints of athletes and sporting events. Neiman, was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota and was abandoned by his father at an early age. Neiman, and his mother, Lydia, were forced to fend for themselves. Neiman, distinguished himself by drawing. In 1942, Neiman, left high school to enlist in the US Army, where he spent four years before returning to St. Paul to finish his high school degree. Neiman, studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (where he also later taught), the University of Chicago, and the University of Illinois. Hand signed lithograph. Approx. size: 20in x 14in. Comes with COA.