PINO ~ Restful ~ Hand Signed & Numbered ~ LIM ED Start Price USD 1,450.00 Current Price USD 1,450.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, December 05, 2008 End Time Friday, December 05, 2008 Location Multiple Sellers in Different Locations. Please check the description of each item for shipping info See more about 'PINO ~ Restful ~ Hand Signed & Numbered ~ LIM ED' Description UniversalLive Bidding This auction supports UniversalLive bidding technology which allows you to bid on this item up to the last two minutes of the item being auctioned (this is not possible on eBay if the auction has already begun). You can also bid using UniversalLive web-based bidding system (no Java and no installation required) or software-based bidding system (you can bid on multiple auctions at the same time). The standard eBay Java bidding console is also available. Click the BID NOW button to try UniversalLive's new bidding platform. Item Description CLICK HERE TO MAKE PAYMENT WHEN THE AUCTION ENDS!!!PRESENTS FEATURED SELLERItem Location: Virginia Beach, VA 23462United StatesPINO ~ Restful ~ Hand Signed & Numbered ~ LIM EDDescriptionTHE TIME IS NOW TO BID! WORLD FAMOUS ARTIST PINO CREATES BEAUTIFUL IMAGES THAT MESMERIZE VIEWERS!  Viewers are sure to be enchanted by the endearing imagery and soft tones! Pino creates images filled with emotion with his signature style and touch! "Restful" is a Limited Edition Giclee on art paper Hand Signed by Pino and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity! It measures 26 ½" X 16" (with border), 24" X 14" (image) and is in pristine condition. This exquisite piece has never been matted, mounted or framed. BIO: Born Guiseppe Dangelico in Bari on November 8, 1939, it was at the city's Art Institute where Pino began his studies. He attended Milan's Academy of Brera in 1960 honing in on his talent for painting the human figure. During his two years at the academy, he was influenced by the Pre-Raphaelites and Macchiato. His work was featured in numerous major exhibitions all over Italy and Europe from 1960 to 1979. Two of Italy's largest publisher's, Mondadori and Rizzoli, commissioned him to do book illustrations. Despite his rising success and new opportunity, he felt restricted in Milan. Seeking complete artistic freedom brought him to the United States in 1979. He was sponsored by the Borghi Gallery, where he held many shows in New York and Massachusetts. Moving to the United States would turn out to be a great challenge. His sponsorship barely supported enough for him to feed his family. He also had limited English and his method of transportation was a bicycle. After seeking employment from many people, in February of 1980, "Zebra Books Publishers" gave him a job doing a book cover. The success of his illustrations was so great that he was able to network with many prominent publishers of romance novels. His popularity blossomed within the literary community. Pino dedicated 13 years to illustrating book covers, but never lost his desire to return to fine art. His passion to create pieces that break free from outside restrictions fuelled his passion to dedicate himself to fine art again. This is an outstanding work of art and would look wonderful in many rooms of ones home or as a gift for a fellow collector. BID NOW, this will not last long. THANK YOU for viewing our auction!!CLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGEPayment MethodsAdditional Payment Details Money Order/Company Check, Personal Check, PayPal, See additional payment details.We prefer PayPal but gladly accept personal checks, money orders and cashier's checks. Shippment will be held until checks clear the bank.Shipping MethodsAdditional Shipping Details Will ship internationally (worldwide). 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