This is an amazingly well done and exceptionally RARE Antique Mid Century Modern Brazilian Doberman Dog Oil Painting Portrait by famous Brazilian-Californian Mid Century painter Ozz França 1928 – 1991. França was a former Disney animation artist who’s projects included “Lady & the Tramp” and 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea. He is mostly known for his Mid Century Abstract Expressionist style, portraits of Big-Eyed children and later, his ethereal Native American portraits. This is an early work by the artist, and completely unique from his usual style of subject matter. If you are collector of this artist, this is a rare jewel that is not to be missed. França was collected by many wealthy socialites and celebrities during the 1960’s, and this particular painting came from the old estate of an affluent family in the Hollywood Hills. The family were personal friends of the artist, and commissioned França to paint a photorealistic portrait of their three prized pure-bred Dobermans. This work hung over their fireplace in their living room, where they often drank and socialized with Ozz França. The painting depicts three beautiful Dobermans, with charming yet noble expressions. The dog’s names are written under each portrait, and read from left to right: Mr. Scratch, Babe & Tina. I was told that these purebred Dobermans sired many puppies, and that their descendants now number in the hundreds. Perhaps you have one of these dogs?? This would be a very cool thing! Signed “França 60″ in the upper right corner. Good condition, with some minor paint loss to one corner of the painting. This work fits loosely in the frame, and would require a few nails to securely fasten the canvas to the original 60’s frame. Approximately 29 1/4 x 35 1/4 inches including frame. Actual artwork is approximately 24 x 30 inches. Please check my other listings for more wonderful and unique artworks! Oswaldo Franca (pronounced FRON-suh) known as Ozz Franca in the art world was born 2 Oct 1928 in Sarapui, Brazil, but grew up in Sao Paulo. From an early age he showed talent as an artist. At the age of 14 he won first prize at the annual Spring Salon Art Competition in Sao Paulo. From there he went on to win prizes all over Brazil. He held his first one man show at the age of 18. He graduated from the Fine Arts School in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in 1949. He decided to devote his life to art. Franca arrived in the U. On 1 Sep 1952 to accept a scholarship at the University of Utah. A year later he moved to Hollywood and began doing movie illustration for Walt Disney. He was proud that he was the first Brazilian artist to work as a cartoonist with Walt Disney. Some of his projects included’Lady and the Tramp’ and’20,000 Leagues Under the Sea’. Franca painted many subjects, but he is best known for his esoteric images of Native American women. He sometimes worked from black and white photographs provided by is daughter. He would then complete the painting with a color scheme of his own choosing. He also painted many movie stars. The winner of numerous awards, including honors from the city of Los Angeles for his cultural contributions. Franca resided in a California desert community that afforded him the appreciaton and silence that allowed his creativity to flourish. After creating a spectacular body of art, Franca died in 1991 in Riverside, Calif. I SPECIALIZE IN THE FOLLOWING ART GENRES: Antique California Plein Air Impressionism, Asian Modernism, Mid Century Modern, African American, American Folk Art, 19th c. American Painters, European Old Masters, etc. If you collect such works, please check my listings often! This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “willsusa_utzeqm” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Panama, Jamaica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Vietnam, Uruguay, Costa Rica, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, Honduras.

• Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
• Region of Origin: US
• Artist: Ozz França
• Production Technique: Oil Painting
• Style: Modern
• Material: Oil
• Type: Painting
• Features: Framed, Matted, Signed
• Subject: Animals
• Year of Production: 1960
• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
• Painting Surface: Canvas
• Width (Inches): 35 1/4
• Height (Inches): 29 1/4
• Date of Creation: 1950-1969