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# LeRoy Neiman (American, 1921-2012) - Sail Fishing, Serigraph or Offset Lithograph, c. 1970s-1980s

![A large, colorful LeRoy Neiman print showing men fishing on a boat, framed in gold with a blue and yellow mat.](https://smpgbcsonkmwzognzosu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/curiosity-images/bd8cd583-05f2-48d8-8d80-4895a885a5b8/1-1774626920837.jpg)

Estimated value

$150 - $450 

Rarity

Ordinary(3/10) 

Category

[Prints & Posters](/archive/prints)

Era

c. 1975-1985 

Origin

🇺🇸 United States 

Artist / Creator

LeRoy Neiman 

Authenticity

Moderate (65%) 

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## LEROY NEIMAN (AMERICAN, 1921-2012) - SAIL FISHING, SERIGRAPH OR OFFSET LITHOGRAPH, C. 1970S-1980S: IDENTIFICATION

This work is a large-scale graphic print depicting a dynamic big-game fishing scene, rendered in the high-chroma, expressionistic style characteristic of LeRoy Neiman. The composition utilizes vibrant flashes of teal, magenta, and yellow to define the figures of the fishermen and the action on the vessel. A facsimile signature is visible in the lower center-right foreground. The piece is housed in a period-typical 1980s gold-tone thin metal frame with a wide teal-blue mat and a yellow inner fillet.

Compare with other prints in the archive: [Abstract Mixed Media Print ('Monoprint')](https://curiosa.com/archive/prints/abstract-mixed-media-print-monoprint-by-kicken),  [Abstract Chromatic Lithograph by A. Vrede](https://curiosa.com/archive/prints/abstract-serigraph-by-a-vrede-1978),  [Luigi Leisner (1889-1970) - 'Fidelio', Etching of the Vienna State Opera, c. 1920-1940](https://curiosa.com/archive/prints/fidelio-vienna-state-opera-etching). 

## CROSS-CULTURAL PARALLELS

### Where This Object Echoes

American Post-War Illustration 1960-1990 

Neiman's work bridges the gap between commercial illustration and fine art, moving from magazine pages to gallery walls.

### Ritual & Ceremonial Use

-   • Mid-century American big-game fishing and recreational leisure culture. 

### Meaning Through Time

1970s 

Symbolized high-society masculine leisure and kinetic modern life.

Present 

Often viewed as nostalgic mid-century modern or 'retro' office/den decor.

## COLLECTOR NOTES

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Neiman served as the official artist for five Olympiads between 1972 and 1984, sketching live during televised events.

## SCARCITY

Ordinary 40-55% 

Common Legendary 

Standard antiques commonly found at estate sales and flea markets. Plentiful supply meets modest demand.

Rarity 3/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 25 prints items at rarity 3 or higher.

### Typical Characteristics

-   Moderate production runs
-   Common at estate sales
-   Entry-level collectibles

### AUTHENTICITY CONFIDENCE

Moderate (65% confidence) 

#### Confidence Factors

-   High volume of posthumous and unauthorized offset lithographs in this style
-   Lack of visible edition numbering (e.g., 125/300) suggests this may be an open-edition poster rather than a hand-signed serigraph
-   Signature appears printed rather than hand-applied in graphite

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## PRINT SPECIALIST'S TAKE

Museum-Trained Art Historian

Connoisseur

The artist attribution is visually certain based on style and visible signature, but the specific medium (serigraph vs. poster) and presence of a hand-signature cannot be confirmed without closer inspection or removal from the frame.

### KEY EVIDENCE

-   1 Signature style: Gestural, 'staccato' brushwork and secondary-color palette are definitive for Neiman. 
-   2 Framing: Gold-tone metal channel frame and multi-colored matting are consistent with 1980s commercial gallery presentation. 
-   3 Subject: Sporting themes (fishing, boxing, horse racing) comprise over 70% of the artist's graphic output. 
-   4 Scale: The large format indicates it was intended as a focal decorative piece. 

### UNCERTAINTIES

-   • Absence of pencil-signed signature or numbering in the lower margins. 
-   • Surface glass reflection makes it difficult to distinguish between a multi-layered serigraph and a flat offset lithograph. 

### WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

-   → Remove the back dust cover to check for gallery labels or a Certificate of Authenticity (COA). 
-   → Examine the print under 10x magnification; a dot-screen pattern indicates a common lithographic reproduction, while thick ink layers suggest a more valuable serigraph. 
-   → Check the lower left and right corners under the matting for pencil numbering. 

COLLECTOR GLOSSARY (3 terms) 

## CONDITION & GRADE

Good 

### Grading breakdown

Presence of paper cockling and period-style framing suggests standard age-related wear; no significant fading is apparent from the image, but the matting likely requires replacement.

### Condition

The print appears stable within the frame; however, visible 'waves' in the paper suggest it may not be mounted to an acid-free board, potentially leading to cockling. The matting shows slight discoloration at the edges typical of non-archival materials from the 1980s.

## PRINT MARKET VALUATION

$150 - $450

Updated: May 10, 2026

How we estimate value 

### Who buys this

Sports memorabilia collectors and enthusiasts of 20th-century American figurative expressionism.

### What increases value

-   • Hand-signed vs. plate-signed 
-   • Presence of edition numbering 
-   • Condition of the paper (lack of UV fading) 
-   • Appeal of the sporting subject matter 

### What lowers value

-   • Significant fading from sun exposure 
-   • Foxing or acid-burn from non-archival matting 
-   • Identifying as a common open-edition poster 

### What makes top-tier examples

-   • Low edition number (e.g., under 50) 
-   • Vibrancy of original 'day-glo' pigments 
-   • Original gallery COA from Knoedler Publishing 

### Grade & condition

Paper acidity, UV-related chromatic fading, and flatness of the sheet.

### Rarity & demand

Ordinary Moderate demand Sells quickly 

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