Culver City Education Foundation – Have A Heart. Be A Star!
Auction Ends: Feb 13, 2013 01:00 AM PST

Art

Original Serigraph, Signed and Numbered by Mara Abboud

Item Number
166
Estimated Value
500 USD
Opening Bid
100 USD

Item Description

Mara Abboud's art has received international recognition and critical acclaim both for her brilliant innovation and unusual technique. Her painting style is uniquely her own, interweaving a palette of spectacular colors with fantasy designs from a myriad of cultures, achieving a jewel-like-tapestry effect on her canvases reminiscent of mosaic tiles and stained glass. 1998 International Artist of the Year, International Women's Conference, 1980 Artist of the Year, Santa Barbara Arts Festival, 1977 International Artist of the Year, International Beaux Arts. 

Her art has been exhibited in 20 enthusiastically received one-woman shows and has appeared in over 26 major publications that include Architectural Digest, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Boston Globe, Santa Barbara Magazine, Art in America, Art News, Naples Illustrated and Gulfshore Magazine.

Cousin to poet/philosopher Kahlil Gibran and sister to international designer, Joseph Abboud, examples of her art are to be found in prestigious collections throughout the United States and Europe, including those of the former World Trade Center and Gulf & Western. Beverly Sills, Michele Lee, Mr. & Mrs.Brian Wilson, Mr. & Mrs. Ed McMahon, Mr. & Mrs. Don Murray, Mr. & Mrs. Fess Parker, Lord and Lady Ridley-Tree, Mrs. Harold Robbins, and Joseph Abboud are among her many distinguished private collectors.

ARTIST: Mara Abboud

TITLE: Two Russian Dolls

DIMENSIONS: 22.25x 27.25 in. (framed)

CONDITION: Serigraph in excellent condition. Frame has small crack in lower left corner. 


Item Special Note

This item will be available for pick up at the Culver City School District Office on February 13 or 14. Pick up hours will be from 2 to 7pm. If winner does not pick up, the item will be automatically shipped UPS. Winner will be charged actual cost of shipping, insurance and tracking plus $5.00 handling charge. 

Donated By:

Joanne Seltzer