Leroy Neiman The Rose Bowl Ohio State Vs Usc 1974 Signed Serigraph Appraisal

LeRoy Neiman - 'The Rose Bowl' (Ohio State vs. USC, 1974), Signed Serigraph

This item is a vibrant serigraph by the renowned American expressionist artist LeRoy Neiman, dated to 1974. The piece captures a kinematic scene from the 1974 Rose Bowl game between Ohio State and USC. It is characterized by Neiman's signature style featuring brilliant, saturated colors and energetic, staccato brushwork that creates a sense of motion and excitement. The palette is dominated by intense reds, yellows, greens, and purples, reflecting the crowded stadium and the players in action near the goalposts. A scoreboard is visible in the background, anchoring the specific historical context of the matchup. The artwork is personally hand-signed by LeRoy Neiman in pencil in the lower right margin and includes a notation in the lower left, possibly indicating its status as a printer's proof (P.P. XL). The print is professionally housed in an ornate, metallic-finished gilded frame with beaded detailing along the inner lip and is protected by a wide, olive-toned mat. The condition appears excellent with no visible foxing, fading, or paper waviness, though it has not been examined out of the frame. The high-quality silk-screen technique is evident in the thick layering of color, a hallmark of Neiman's mid-70s output.