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Impressionistic painting of a uniformed cavalry officer beside a dark horse on a green field; the officer wears a tall black helmet with a white plume and a bright yellow-blue uniform, with a dog or small animal at the bottom foreground.
Framed painting of a colorful cavalryman on a brown horse, wearing a tall black hat and blue-yellow uniform, with a white dog at the bottom left.
Back of a framed artwork with hanging wires and labels, showing a brown backing board and a small white label with text.
Impressionistic painting of a uniformed cavalry officer beside a dark horse on a green field; the officer wears a tall black helmet with a white plume and a bright yellow-blue uniform, with a dog or small animal at the bottom foreground.
Framed painting of a colorful cavalryman on a brown horse, wearing a tall black hat and blue-yellow uniform, with a white dog at the bottom left.
Back of a framed artwork with hanging wires and labels, showing a brown backing board and a small white label with text.

LeRoy Neiman

1921-2012

Czar Nicholas II

MEDIUM: Acrylic on paper

DIMENSIONS: 19 1/2 x 12 3/4 inches

ESTIMATE: $12,000.00 - $18,000.00

Signed and dated 86 lower right; "His imperial majesty Czar Nicholas II Emperor or Russia" top middle

SHIPPING DIMENSIONS: 27 x 21 inches

CONDITION REPORT

Additional Information

Provenance: Private collection, Florida

LeRoy Neiman (1921–2012) was one of America's most recognizable twentieth-century artists, renowned for his energetic paintings and drawings of sports, celebrities, and historical figures. Characterized by bold color, expressive brushwork, and an unmistakable sense of movement, Neiman's work bridged the worlds of fine art and popular culture. Over a career spanning more than five decades, he chronicled subjects ranging from Olympic competitions and championship sporting events to world leaders and cultural icons, earning international acclaim for his vibrant and immediately recognizable style.

Czar Nicholas II reflects Neiman's fascination with larger-than-life historical personalities. Rendered with his characteristic expressive handling and confident use of color, the portrait captures the final Emperor of Russia with a compelling blend of regal presence and psychological depth. Rather than pursuing strict realism, Neiman emphasizes the subject's commanding stature and historical significance through dynamic painterly expression. From a Florida private collection, this work offers collectors an intriguing example of the artist's versatility beyond his celebrated sporting and entertainment subjects, demonstrating his enduring ability to bring iconic figures from history vividly to life.

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