Leroy Neiman
Nate Thurmond
Original Oil on Art Paper
18"h x 17.5"h
SOLD

Leroy Neiman - Nate Thurmond - Original Oil on Art Paper - 1973

• Dimensions Unframed: 18"h x 17.5"w
• Dimensions Framed: 26"h x 25.75"w
• Includes Invoice and Appraisal from Bowles/Hopkins Gallery
• Includes Gallery Certificate of Authenticity

Nate Thurmond was one of the greatest NBA centers. Among the all-time NBA leaders in career rebounds and rebounding average, Thurmond was selected to play in seven NBA All-Star Games and was selected to the NBA All-Defensive First or Second Team five times.

This is an original oil painting by Leroy Neiman, on heavy art paper. It depicts Nate 'The Great' Thurmond in action and with bright colors, which is Neiman's signature style. The full size of the heavy art paper is 18"h x 17.5"w but the right upper and lower corners have been torn away and the visible dimensions inside the frame are 15.5"h x 15.25"w. The art paper was not trimmed, it continues under the matting. Framed it is 26"h x 25.75"w. It is dated 8/05/73 in pencil on the verso.