Steve Kaufman SAK

22 artworks


  • George Washington One Dollar Bill Original Oil Painting by Steve Kaufman SAK George Washington One Dollar Bill Original Oil Painting by Steve Kaufman SAK

    Steve Kaufman SAK George Washington One Dollar Bill Original Oil Painting by Steve Kaufman SAK

    George Washington One Dollar Bill Original One of a Kind Oil Painting on Canvas by Steve Kaufman SAK modern pop artist. 2002 Signed Original Custom Framed & Stretched Canvas Original Artwork Size 27x44

    $4,704.00

  • New $100 Bill Drizzle Original Oil Painting by Steve Kaufman SAK New $100 Bill Drizzle Original Oil Painting by Steve Kaufman SAK

    Steve Kaufman SAK New $100 Bill Drizzle Original Oil Painting by Steve Kaufman SAK

    New $100 Bill Drizzle Original One of a Kind Oil Painting on Canvas by Steve Kaufman SAK modern pop artist. 1998 SAK Signed Canvas Original One Hundred Dollar Bill. STEVE KAUFMAN. For sale: "100 dollar bill" is a painting with the originality of the artist, this is a RARE work of art - TOTALLY by the late great assistant of Andy Warhol - STEVE KAUFMAN! They are rare and highly collectible. Absolutely beautiful! Size: 23.8 x 14.3 inches.

    $3,527.00

  • Marilyn Monroe Joe DiMaggio HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK

    Steve Kaufman SAK Marilyn Monroe Joe DiMaggio HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK

    Marilyn Monroe- Joe DiMaggio Limited Edition Hand-Embellished Oil Paint HPM Silkscreen Print on Canvas by Steve Kaufman SAK Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 1996 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 50 Artwork Size 16x16 Unstretched canvas, the image is in perfect condition. Rare Marilyn version with baseball player Joe DiMaggio.

    $1,775.00

  • Frank Sinatra Mug Shot Rainbow AP HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK

    Steve Kaufman SAK Frank Sinatra Mug Shot Rainbow AP HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK

    Frank Sinatra Mug Shot- Rainbow Limited Edition Hand-Embellished Oil Paint HPM Silkscreen Print on Canvas by Steve Kaufman Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. AP Artist Proof, Unstretched, Mint directly from artist in 2005

    $4,583.00

  • Statue of Liberty Stars Blue Red Original Oil Painting by Steve Kaufman SAK

    Steve Kaufman SAK Statue of Liberty Stars Blue Red Original Oil Painting by Steve Kaufman SAK

    Statue of Liberty Stars- Blue Red Original One of a Kind Oil Painting on Canvas by Steve Kaufman SAK modern pop artist. 2001 Signed Unstretched Canvas Original Good Condition Artwork Size 38x42

    $4,704.00

  • Dollar Sign State 4 AP HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK

    Steve Kaufman SAK Dollar Sign State 4 AP HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK

    Dollar Sign- State 4 Limited Edition Hand-Embellished Oil Paint HPM Silkscreen Print on Canvas by Steve Kaufman Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. AP Artist Proof, Unstretched, Mint directly from the artist in 2002

    $3,332.00

  • $500 Dollar Bill Green HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK

    Steve Kaufman SAK $500 Dollar Bill Green HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK

    $500 Dollar Bill- Green Limited Edition Hand-Embellished Oil Paint HPM Silkscreen Print on Canvas by Steve Kaufman SAK Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 1995 Signed Custom Framed Front of the United States $500 dollar bill money from 1934 featuring US President William McKinley.

    $3,135.00

  • Frank Sinatra The Chairman Original Oil Painting by Steve Kaufman SAK

    Steve Kaufman SAK Frank Sinatra The Chairman Original Oil Painting by Steve Kaufman SAK

    Frank Sinatra The Chairman Original One of a Kind Oil Painting on Framed Canvas by Steve Kaufman SAK modern pop artist. 1998 Signed Custom Framed Frank Sinatra The Chairman Original Oil Painting by Steve Kaufman SAK

    $4,704.00

  • Blackjack HPM Mixed Media Print by Steve Kaufman SAK

    Steve Kaufman SAK Blackjack HPM Mixed Media Print by Steve Kaufman SAK

    Blackjack HPM Hand-Embellished Mixed Media Silkscreen Art on Framed Canvas by Artist Steve Kaufman SAK Contemporary Pop Artwork. 2000 Signed & Numbered on Back HPM Hand Embellished Limited Edition of 25 Artwork Size 16x16

    $2,306.00

  • Marilyn Monroe Bogart & Becall HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK Marilyn Monroe Bogart & Becall HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK

    Steve Kaufman SAK Marilyn Monroe Bogart & Becall HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK

    Marilyn Monroe- Bogart & Becall Limited Edition Hand-Embellished Oil Paint HPM Silkscreen Print on Canvas by Steve Kaufman SAK Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. Unstretched canvas, the image is in perfect condition. Rare Marilyn Monro with retro movie star Humphrey Bogart and actress Lauren Bacall.

    $1,775.00

  • Marilyn Monroe Portrait HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK

    Steve Kaufman SAK Marilyn Monroe Portrait HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK

    Marilyn Monroe Portrait Limited Edition Hand-Embellished Oil Paint HPM Silkscreen Print on Canvas by Steve Kaufman SAK Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. Unstretched canvas, the image is in perfect condition. Rare Marilyn version blond hair portrait.

    $1,775.00

  • Old $500 Dollar Bill Red HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK

    Steve Kaufman SAK Old $500 Dollar Bill Red HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK

    Old 500 Dollar Bill- Red Limited Edition Hand-Embellished Oil Paint HPM Silkscreen Print on Canvas by Steve Kaufman SAK Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2003 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition Canvas, the image is in perfect condition—front of the United States 500 dollar bill money from 1934 featuring US President William McKinley. In the vibrant landscape of modern pop art, the "Old 500 Dollar Bill- Red Limited Edition" emerges as a symbolic piece by Steve Kaufman, also known by his initials SAK. Kaufman, a distinguished figure in the street pop art scene, brings together the legacy of traditional Americana with the dynamic essence of graffiti artwork. This limited edition canvas is a hand-embellished oil paint HPM silkscreen print that radiates the artist's penchant for bold colors and impactful imagery. Created in 2003, this artwork is part of a signed and numbered series, denoting its exclusivity and collector's value. The piece features the front of the United States 500 dollar bill from 1934, with President William McKinley's likeness commanding the center. Kaufman's interpretation infuses this symbol of ancient economic stature with a modern twist, juxtaposing the historical value of the bill with the transient, often rebellious nature of street art. The canvas is described as being in perfect condition, suggesting that the quality of Kaufman's work is preserved, allowing the vivid hues and intricate details to stand out. By reimagining currency, a common element of pop art's critique of consumerism, Kaufman's piece speaks to the transformative power of art over the mundane. His use of silkscreen printing aligns with the techniques of pop art pioneers, while the hand-embellished oil paint brings a tactile dimension often found in the textures of street art. Steve Kaufman's "Old 500 Dollar Bill- Red Limited Edition" is a striking example of street pop art that bridges the gap between historical reverence and contemporary critique. It's an artwork that encapsulates the spirit of its time, reflecting on the value and symbolism of money through the lens of an artist who is equally comfortable with a spray can as with a paintbrush.

    $3,135.00

  • The Godfather HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK The Godfather HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK

    Steve Kaufman SAK The Godfather HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK

    The Godfather Limited Edition Hand-Embellished HPM Serigraph Print on Canvas Framed by Steve Kaufman Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. Ready to hang Gallery Wrapped. Medium: Hand-Embellished Silkscreen on Canvas Title: Godfather Size: 37.5" x 31" Canvas Year: 2000 Edition: 100 Signature: Hand Signed by Kaufman on Verso He eventually moved his studio to Los Angeles and in true Kaufman form, hired over a 100 ex-gang kids to assist him in his studio. During this time he created a new style called “Comic Book Pop Art,” where he used original paintings of super heroes as icons. He also worked with the Martin Lawrence Gallery where he created limited editions of such icons as Beethoven and Marilyn Monroe, breaking sales records for a new artist.

    $3,135.00

  • Frank Sinatra Mugshots Pair AP HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK

    Steve Kaufman SAK Frank Sinatra Mugshots Pair AP HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK

    Frank Sinatra Mugshots Pair Limited Edition Hand-Embellished Oil Paint HPM Silkscreen Print on Canvas Framed by Steve Kaufman SAK Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2007 Oil on canvas Custom Guilded Frame. When stretched it should be about 24”-30” Brightly colored In good condition. Signed on verso. Great image. Frank Sinatra was arrested by the Bergen County, New Jersey sheriff in 1938 and charged with carrying on with a married woman (yes, you could get popped for that

    $2,500.00

  • $100 Dollar Bill Backside HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK

    Steve Kaufman SAK $100 Dollar Bill Backside HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK

    $100 Dollar Bill- Backside Limited Edition Hand-Embellished Oil Paint HPM Silkscreen Print on Canvas by Steve Kaufman SAK Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 1995 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 100 Artwork Size 34x15 Unstretched canvas, the image is in perfect condition. Back of the United States $100 dollar bill money from the 1990s.

    $2,306.00

  • M&Ms Dots HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK

    Steve Kaufman SAK M&Ms Dots HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK

    M&Ms Dots Limited Edition Hand-Embellished HPM 5-Color Serigraph Print on Canvas Framed by Steve Kaufman Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2008 Signed Custom Frame. "M&Ms" is a limited edition hand-pulled silkscreen mixed media on canvas by Andy Warhol protege Steve Kaufman (1960-2010). This piece is numbered and HC/50 and hand signed inverso. Measures approximately 16" x 47" (image). Known for his association with Andy Warhol, Steve Alan Kaufman (December 29, 1960 - February 12, 2010) were a great American pop artist, activist, and humanitarian. With the encouragement of his mother, Kaufman had his first show at the age of 8 at a Jewish Temple in the Bronx where he grew up. At just 14 he attained a scholarship to the Parsons School of Design while going on to attend Manhattan’s School of Visual Arts (SVA) where he met contemporary artists such as Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat.

    $2,306.00

  • Marilyn Monroe Steam Bath HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK Marilyn Monroe Steam Bath HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK

    Steve Kaufman SAK Marilyn Monroe Steam Bath HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK

    Marilyn Monroe- Steam Bath Limited Edition Hand-Embellished Oil Paint HPM Silkscreen Print on Canvas by Steve Kaufman SAK Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. Unstretched canvas, the image is in perfect condition with good condition black surround. Rare Marilyn version in a towel.

    $2,306.00

  • Frank Sinatra The Crooner HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK

    Steve Kaufman SAK Frank Sinatra The Crooner HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK

    Frank Sinatra The Crooner Limited Edition Hand-Embellished Oil Paint HPM Silkscreen Print on Canvas by Steve Kaufman SAK Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2005 Signed Frank Sinatra The Crooner HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK

    $2,306.00

  • Punch Cigar HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK Punch Cigar HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK

    Steve Kaufman SAK Punch Cigar HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK

    Punch Cigar Limited Edition Hand-Embellished HPM Serigraph Print on Canvas Framed by Steve Kaufman Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. Custom Frame. Arguably the most sought-after cigar piece by Steve Kaufman. Steve Kaufman (American, 1960-2010) "Punch Cigar", hand embellished serigraph, Edition 37/150 and signed in monogram en verso. Ht: 16.5" Wd: 35" By the early 90’s, Kaufman’s work was highly in demand, but he wanted to remain in touch with a broad, public audience. He staged a one-man, one-night show painting 55 “Racial Harmony” murals in New York and appeared on TV and radio to promote racial tolerance. He also created an AIDS memorial in New York City and draped red fabric over the letter “D” of the Hollywood Sign in remembrance of everyone who had died of AIDS.

    $3,135.00

  • Animals Cow HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK Animals Cow HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK

    Steve Kaufman SAK Animals Cow HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK

    Animals- Cow Limited Edition Hand-Embellished HPM Serigraph Print on Canvas by Steve Kaufman Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. Artist: Steve Kaufman Title: Animals- Cow Dimensions: 10in. by 12in. Edition: From the rare limited edition of unique works using the same colors and patterns 13/50 Medium: Original oil painting on canvas Signature Details: Hand signed and numbered by the artist verso After graduating from SVA with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Kaufman held art shows in London and eventually left The Factory to establish his own studio, named “SAK”, after the nickname Warhol had given to him based on his initials. Already an activist, having participated in an early AIDS awareness demonstration in which he was arrested, Kaufman attempted to make an impact on the Homeless issue by hiring homeless New Yorkers to assist him at his studio. He went on to raise millions for the homeless cause.

    $731.00

  • Shakespeare State II HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK

    Steve Kaufman SAK Shakespeare State II HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK

    Shakespeare State II Limited Edition Hand-Embellished HPM Silkscreen Print on Canvas by Steve Kaufman Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. Large Custom Frame. Certificate of tierage verso. Dated 1996. Screenprint on canvas with hand embellishment. Shakespeare State II. Dimensions: (Frame) H 50.75" x W 41.5", (Sight)H 43.5" x W 34.5"Condition: Two small punctures to lower right. By 16, Kaufman was going to Studio 54 and mixing with denizens of the 70’s New York art scene. In 1981 Kaufman met Andy Warhol, who became a significant influence on the 19-year-old Kaufman, who worked under Warhol as his assistant at his studio, The Factory, producing original paintings and silkscreens. During this time Kaufman designed theme parties for various nightclubs, sold paintings to the likes of Calvin Klein and Steve Rubell, and even designed the graphics for NBC’s “Saturday Night Live.”

    $4,313.00

  • Frank Sinatra Fondly HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK

    Steve Kaufman SAK Frank Sinatra Fondly HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK

    Frank Sinatra Fondly Limited Edition Hand-Embellished Oil Paint HPM Silkscreen Print on Canvas by Steve Kaufman SAK Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2005 Signed Frank Sinatra Fondly HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK

    $2,306.00

Steve Kaufman SAK> Pop Artist Graffiti Street Artworks

Steve Kaufman (SAK): A Trailblazer in Street Pop Art and graffiti Artwork

Steve Kaufman, often known by his initials SAK, emerged as a dynamic force in Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork, leaving an indelible mark on the art world. Born in 1960 in the Bronx, New York, Kaufman's artistic journey was influenced by the vibrant and diverse cultural landscape of New York City. The city's rich street art scene nurtured his early fascination with art, which played a pivotal role in shaping his artistic style. Kaufman's work is characterized by its vivid colors, bold imagery, and often a fusion of commercial and political themes—a hallmark of pop art. In the 1980s, Kaufman's career took a significant turn when he began working as an assistant to Andy Warhol at The Factory, Warhol's famous New York City studio. This experience had a profound influence on his artistic direction. Working alongside Warhol, Kaufman was immersed in pop art, which he later combined with his street art roots to create a unique, entirely his own style. His paintings often featured iconic figures and symbols rendered in a visually striking and profoundly thought-provoking style. This combination of pop art sensibilities with street art's edginess and raw energy set Kaufman's work apart.

The Evolution of Kaufman's Artistic Style and Themes

A continuous experimentation with various mediums and themes marks Kaufman's artistic evolution. He was not content with sticking to traditional canvases but instead chose to paint on a wide array of surfaces, including cars and buildings, embracing street art's ethos. His work often included graffiti elements, adding a layer of spontaneity and authenticity to his pieces. Kaufman's art was visually appealing and carried messages, commenting on social, political, and cultural issues of the time. This approach resonated with the spirit of street art and pop art, which often serve as platforms for social commentary and critique. One of the most distinctive aspects of Kaufman's work was his commitment to making art accessible and engaging for a broad audience. He believed art should not be confined to galleries and museums but be part of everyday life. This belief led him to take his art to the streets, where people from all walks of life could experience it. His approach aligned with the core principles of street art and graffiti, which seek to democratize art and bring it into the public sphere.

Impact and Legacy of Steve Kaufman's Artistic Endeavors

The impact of Steve Kaufman's work in Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork is substantial and enduring. He was an artist and a philanthropist, using his art to support various charitable causes. His commitment to social change through art was a testament to his belief in the power of art to make a difference in the world. Kaufman's influence can be seen in the works of many contemporary street and pop artists, who draw inspiration from his innovative approach and thematic versatility. Kaufman's legacy extends beyond his distinctive artistic style. He was a pioneer who blurred the lines between high art and street art, challenging conventional notions of what art could be and where it could be displayed. His work encourages artists to explore new mediums, embrace new themes, and engage with their communities meaningfully. Steve Kaufman's contributions to the art world inspire a new generation of artists, ensuring that his vision and spirit live on in the evolving narrative of Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork.
In conclusion, as SAK, Steve Kaufman made an indelible impact on the art world, particularly in the fields of Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork. His work, characterized by vibrant colors, bold imagery, and a unique blend of commercial and political themes, continues to inspire and influence artists around the globe. His legacy is not just in the artworks he left behind but in his approach to art as a tool for social change and a medium for bringing beauty into people's everyday lives. Kaufman's journey as an artist is a powerful reminder of the transformative potential of art in society.

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