Artists
Alexander Chen
Alexander Chen is an internationally acclaimed artist that paints in, what he calls, a “hyper-realist” style. He travels throughout the world, visiting historical and cultural landmarks, transporting his audience into the exciting settings of his paintings. The streets of Paris, Times Square in New York, the Great Wall of China, the London Bridge, and the Grand Canyon are some of the locations that have inspired his paintings.
Artwork
Central Park Fall Afternoon
388660 Chen, Alexander Central Park Fall Afternoon 2017 11 1/2'' x 17 1/2'' Seriolithograph on paper. Hand-signed in pencil lower right by the artist and annotated. From the Arabic numbered edition of 2250 examples (250 Arabic numbered artist proofs, 3 Arabic numbered bon a tirer proofs and 250 Arabic numbered International proofs also exist).
Central Park Lake - Fall
388640 Chen, Alexander Central Park Lake - Fall 2017 11 1/2'' x 17 1/2'' Seriolithograph on paper. Hand-signed in pencil lower right by the artist and annotated. From the Arabic numbered edition of 2250 examples (250 Arabic numbered artist proofs, 3 Arabic numbered bon a tirer proofs and 250 Arabic numbered International proofs also exist).
Central Park South and Center Drive
346590 Chen, Alexander Central Park South and Center Drive 2015 22 5/8'' x 34'' Giclee in color with hand-embellishments on canvas. Hand-signed in pigment by the artist. From the Arabic numbered edition of 950 examples (140 Arabic numbered European artist proofs, 140 Arabic numbered artist proofs, 140 Arabic numbered hors commerce proofs, 140 Arabic numbered printer proofs, and 3 Arabic numbered bon a tirer proofs also exist).
Chrysler Building
346600 CHEN, ALEXANDER Chrysler Building 2015 22 5/8" x 34" Giclee in color with hand-embellishments on canvas. Hand-signed in pigment by the artist. From the Arabic numbered edition of 950 examples (140 Arabic numbered European artist proofs, 140 Arabic numbered artist proofs, 140 Arabic numbered hors commerce proofs, 140 Arabic numbered printer proofs, and 3 Arabic numbered bon a tirer proofs also exist).
Kite Day in Washington
373960 Chen, Alexander Kite Day in Washington 2016 11 1/2'' x 17 1/2'' Seriolithograph in color on paper. Hand-signed in pencil lower right by the artist. From the Arabic numbered edition of 2250 examples (250 Arabic numbered artist proofs, 3 Arabic numbered bon a tirer proofs and 250 Arabic numbered International proofs also exist).
Washington Square Park
346610 Chen, Alexander Washington Square Park 2015 22 5/8'' x 34'' Giclee in color with hand-embellishments on canvas. Hand-signed in pigment by the artist. From the Arabic numbered edition of 950 examples (140 Arabic numbered European artist proofs, 140 Arabic numbered artist proofs, 140 Arabic numbered hors commerce proofs, 140 Arabic numbered printer proofs, and 3 Arabic numbered bon a tirer proofs also exist).
Chrysler Building
304530 Chen, Alexander Chrysler Building 2014 17 1/2'' x 11 1/2'' Seriolithograph in color on paper. Hand-signed by the artist in pencil lower right margin and numbered in Arabic, lower left margin. From the Arabic numbered edition of 2250 examples (250 hand-signed artist's proofs, annotated "ap" and numbered in Arabic; 3 bon a tirer proof impressions, annotated "bat" and numbered in Arabic; and 250 hand-signed international numbered proofs, annotated "I" and numbered in...
Grand Canyon
125814 Chen, Alexander Grand Canyon 2001 11 1/2'' x 17 1/2'' Seriolithograph in color with hand embellishment on canvas. Signed and numbered in gold ink. From the international proofs edition of 550 (250 regular numbered proofs, 50 artist's proofs, and 3 unnumbered artist's proofs on canvas also exist). An edition of 3400 without hand embellishment on paper also exists.
Liberty Island
133102 CHEN, ALEXANDER Liberty Island 2003 11 3/8" x 17 1/4" Seriolithograph in color with hand embellishment on canvas. Signed in ink lower right. From the deluxe numbered edition annotated "I" of 550. A deluxe numbered edition of 250 with embellishment and an edition without embellishment on paper of 2250 also exists.
Santa Fe Village
911510 Chen, Alexander Santa Fe Village 2018 11 1/2'' x 16'' Seriolithograph on paper. Hand-signed in pencil lower right by the artist and annotated. From the Arabic numbered edition of 2250 examples (250 Arabic numbered artist proofs, 3 Arabic numbered bon a tirer proofs and 250 Arabic numbered International proofs also exist).
Sedona - Big Red Rock
911480 Chen, Alexander Sedona - Big Red Rock 2018 11 1/2'' x 15 1/4'' Seriolithograph on paper. Hand-signed in pencil lower right by the artist and annotated. From the Arabic numbered edition of 2250 examples (250 Arabic numbered artist proofs, 3 Arabic numbered bon a tirer proofs and 250 Arabic numbered International proofs also exist).
Times Square
128677 Chen, Alexander Times Square 2003 11 1/2'' x 17 1/2'' Seriolithograph in color on canvas. Signed and numbered in gold ink. Hand embellished by the artist. From the international numbered edition of 550 (250 regular numbered proofs also exist).
Central Park Bridge-Winter
155224 Chen, Alexander Central Park Bridge-Winter 2005 11 1/2'' x 17 7/16'' Seriolithograph in color with hand embellishment on canvas. Signed and numbered in gold ink. From the numbered proof edition of 250 (550 international proofs, and 100 artist's proofs also exist.) An edition of 2500 on paper without hand embellishment also exists.
Golden Gate Bike Ride
827030 CHEN, ALEXANDER Golden Gate Bike Ride 2018 22 5/8" x 34" Giclee in color with hand-embellishment on canvas. Hand-signed in pigment by the artist. From the Arabic numbered edition of 950 examples (140 Arabic numbered European artist proofs, 140 Arabic numbered artist proofs, 140 Arabic numbered hors commerce proofs, 140 Arabic numbered printer proofs and 3 Arabic numbered bon a tirer proofs also exist).
Fisherman's Wharf
827040 Chen, Alexander Fisherman's Wharf 2018 22 5/8'' x 34'' Giclee in color with hand-embellishment on canvas. Hand-signed in pigment by the artist. From the Arabic numbered edition of 950 examples (140 Arabic numbered European artist proofs, 140 Arabic numbered artist proofs, 140 Arabic numbered hors commerce proofs, 140 Arabic numbered printer proofs and 3 Arabic numbered bon a tirer proofs also exist).
Old Blue and San Francisco Maritime Park
827050 Chen, Alexander Old Blue and San Francisco Maritime Park 2018 22 5/8 '' x 34'' Giclee in color with hand-embellishment on canvas. Hand-signed in pigment by the artist. From the Arabic numbered edition of 950 examples (140 Arabic numbered European artist proofs, 140 Arabic numbered artist proofs, 140 Arabic numbered hors commerce proofs, 140 Arabic numbered printer proofs and 3 Arabic numbered bon a tirer proofs also exist).
San Francisco Maritime State Historic Park
957290 Chen, Alexander San Francisco Maritime State Historic Park 2022 13 1/2" x 19 1/2" Seriolithograph in color on paper. Signed and numbered in pencil. From the Arabic numbered edition of 2250 examples (250 Arabic numbered international proofs, 250 Arabic numbered artist proofs and 3 Arabic numbered bon a tirer proofs also exist).
An Evening in Times Square
928400 Chen, Alexander An Evening in Times Square 2001 14" x 20" Foil etching in color . Signed lower right and numbered on the verso in pencil. From the regular numbered edition of 2250 .
San Francisco Civic Center
957280 Chen, Alexander San Francisco Civic Center 2022 13 1/2" x 19 1/2" Seriolithograph in color on paper. Signed and numbered in pencil. From the Arabic numbered edition of 2250 examples (250 Arabic numbered international proofs, 250 Arabic numbered artist proofs and 3 Arabic numbered bon a tirer proofs also exist).
San Francisco Skyline View From Crissy Field
957270 Chen, Alexander San Francisco Skyline View From Crissy Field 2022 13 1/2" x 19 1/2" Seriolithograph in color on paper. Signed and numbered in pencil. From the Arabic numbered edition of 2250 examples (250 Arabic numbered international proofs, 250 Arabic numbered artist proofs and 3 Arabic numbered bon a tirer proofs also exist).
San Francisco Bay Alcatraz Island
957260 Chen, Alexander San Francisco Bay Alcatraz Island 2022 13 1/2" x 19 1/2" Seriolithograph in color on paper. Signed and numbered in pencil. From the Arabic numbered edition of 2250 examples (250 Arabic numbered international proofs, 250 Arabic numbered artist proofs and 3 Arabic numbered bon a tirer proofs also exist).
Latest News
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