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LeRoy Neiman's take on the 1960 hit song about a yellow polka dot bikini that was written by Paul Vance and Lee Pockriss and recorded by Brian Hyland. Watercolor, pencil on paper, 1961 Approx. 7” x 10” unframed, approx. 17" x 20" framed -
This piece is from a series commissioned by Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas called The Girls of Caesar's Palace, and features a beautiful young woman carrying a carafe of wine. A combination of techniques are used in painting this original: LeRoy used a palette knife and a brush technique applied over a background of broad strips of color, showing through to the top layer. This original oil painting is in excellent condition. 30" x 24" unframed, 45" x 38" framed Oil on canvas, 1980 -
This unusual subject was one LeRoy often painted; the Harlequin, and here he coupled it with another favorite, "the Nude". It has been said that the Harlequin wore the outfit he made famous because of his poor upbringing. The Harlequin's family members helped make his costume for the carnival in Bergamo, Italy. It was made of many bright pieces. He is said to have an ability to attract beautiful women. Approximately 24" x 23"unframed Oil on Board, 1971 -
The simple action of a nude woman painting her toenails captures the eye. Watercolor and ink on paper, 1969 33" x 36" framed, 13" x 17" unframed -
LeRoy often went backstage at some of the hotels on the Strip in Las Vegas, where he would sketch dancers more closely. Gouache on Paper, 1983 14" x 20" Unframed -
A beautiful blonde woman is captured in evening tones. Oil pastel, and tempera on black paper 48.5" x 37.5" framed, 30" x 20" unframed -
LeRoy captures the figure of a reclining bikini-clad woman, probably drawn during one of his trips to the French Riviera. Purchased from the Hammer Galleries Collection. Watercolor pen on paper 20" x 22" framed, 6.25" x 7.25" unframed -
An iconic Playboy Bunny is captured in a pensive moment. Watercolor, c. 1966 45.75" x 39.75" framed, 28" x 21" unframed -
LeRoy captured many of the different dance moves of the Bunnies at the different Playboy Clubs. Watercolor, 1965 41" x 36" framed, 21" x 16.5" unframed -
LeRoy placed the accent on her eyes, piercing right through you. Ink & pencil on artist's sketch pad 27" x 35" framed, approx. 12" x 16" unframed
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