Bonaparte
This is an original large-scale contemporary painting titled 'Bonaparte' by the artist Tim Fire. Measuring 48 inches by 48 inches, the piece is executed on a substrate of 1/4-inch plywood. The work is heavily influenced by the Neo-Expressionist style of Jean-Michel Basquiat, characterized by bold, primitive black gestural lines against a complex, multi-layered background. The background features a collage of mixed media elements, including what appear to be medical or instructional diagrams, photographic transfers in pink hues at the upper left, and ledger-like grids with numerical markings (specifically the number '8' and 'plus' signs). The central figure is a stylized, mask-like face with bared teeth and a divided facial structure, sitting atop a larger vessel-like outline that contains smaller, abstract humanoid figures. The application of black paint shows varying thicknesses, suggesting a rapid, energetic application of medium. The plywood substrate adds a raw, industrial aesthetic to the piece. The condition appears consistent with contemporary mixed media works, showing intentionally distressed textures and raw edges inherent to the choice of materials. The interplay between the structured background documents and the chaotic, hand-drawn foreground elements creates a significant narrative tension, reflective of modern street-art-inspired gallery works.
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Estimated Value
$4,500 - $6,500
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Category
Fine Art - Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Painting
Appraised On
April 10, 2026
Estimated Value
$4,500 - $6,500
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Drawing called Bonaparte Original artwork by artist Tim Fire Large scale painting 48”x48” inspired by Ne-Yo Expressionist style of Jean Michael Basquiat Artwork on 1/4” inch plywood
Item Description
This is an original large-scale contemporary painting titled 'Bonaparte' by the artist Tim Fire. Measuring 48 inches by 48 inches, the piece is executed on a substrate of 1/4-inch plywood. The work is heavily influenced by the Neo-Expressionist style of Jean-Michel Basquiat, characterized by bold, primitive black gestural lines against a complex, multi-layered background. The background features a collage of mixed media elements, including what appear to be medical or instructional diagrams, photographic transfers in pink hues at the upper left, and ledger-like grids with numerical markings (specifically the number '8' and 'plus' signs). The central figure is a stylized, mask-like face with bared teeth and a divided facial structure, sitting atop a larger vessel-like outline that contains smaller, abstract humanoid figures. The application of black paint shows varying thicknesses, suggesting a rapid, energetic application of medium. The plywood substrate adds a raw, industrial aesthetic to the piece. The condition appears consistent with contemporary mixed media works, showing intentionally distressed textures and raw edges inherent to the choice of materials. The interplay between the structured background documents and the chaotic, hand-drawn foreground elements creates a significant narrative tension, reflective of modern street-art-inspired gallery works.
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