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b. 1918 - d. 2009

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  • Don Neiser (attrib.), oil on board
    Nov. 15, 2023

    Don Neiser (attrib.), oil on board

    Est: $600 - $800

    Attributed to Don Neiser (American, 1918-2009), Gentleman's club police raid, signed "Neiser" lower right, marked "p125" verso, framed under plexiglass, 17"h x 13.5"w (sight), 20.25"h x 16.75"w (frame)

    Millea Bros Ltd
  • Don Neiser (1918-2009), Night Sky
    Aug. 06, 2020

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Night Sky

    Est: $25 - $25,000

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Night Sky casein on board, signed at lower left, unframed. 30 x 40 in. Don Neiser was a prolific and talented illustrator, working in New York from the 1940s to the 1970s. After high school, he was awarded a full scholarship to a Tennessee art school and then entered the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York. Neiser's work at Pratt caught the eye of Norman Rockwell, who asked Neiser to "teach me how to paint beautiful women." Neiser provided illustrations for stories or covers of Good Housekeeping, Sports Illustrated, McCall's, Playboy and others. He illustrated advertising campaigns for Smirnoff, Revlon, and Avon. And Neiser provided cover illustrations for paperback books published by Bantam and Signet. After moving to Florida in the mid-1970s, Neiser moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to be closer to family. But he never stopped painting. By Descent of the Family Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com

    Leland Little Auctions
  • Don Neiser (1918-2009), Illustration for Playboy
    Aug. 06, 2020

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Illustration for Playboy

    Est: $25 - $25,000

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Illustration for Playboy casein on board, behind protected mylar-like film, matted and framed with plexiglass. DOA 22 x 18 in. Don Neiser was a prolific and talented illustrator, working in New York from the 1940s to the 1970s. After high school, he was awarded a full scholarship to a Tennessee art school and then entered the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York. Neiser's work at Pratt caught the eye of Norman Rockwell, who asked Neiser to "teach me how to paint beautiful women." Neiser provided illustrations for stories or covers of Good Housekeeping, Sports Illustrated, McCall's, Playboy and others. He illustrated advertising campaigns for Smirnoff, Revlon, and Avon. And Neiser provided cover illustrations for paperback books published by Bantam and Signet. After moving to Florida in the mid-1970s, Neiser moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to be closer to family. But he never stopped painting. By Descent of the Family Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com

    Leland Little Auctions
  • Don Neiser (1918-2009), Baseball Illustration
    Aug. 06, 2020

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Baseball Illustration

    Est: $25 - $25,000

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Baseball Illustration casein on board, signed lower left, matted and framed; likely a commissioned piece for a sports magazine. DOA 22.25 x 18.25 in. Don Neiser was a prolific and talented illustrator, working in New York from the 1940s to the 1970s. After high school, he was awarded a full scholarship to a Tennessee art school and then entered the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York. Neiser's work at Pratt caught the eye of Norman Rockwell, who asked Neiser to "teach me how to paint beautiful women." Neiser provided illustrations for stories or covers of Good Housekeeping, Sports Illustrated, McCall's, Playboy and others. He illustrated advertising campaigns for Smirnoff, Revlon, and Avon. And Neiser provided cover illustrations for paperback books published by Bantam and Signet. After moving to Florida in the mid-1970s, Neiser moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to be closer to family. But he never stopped painting. By Descent of the Family Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com

    Leland Little Auctions
  • Don Neiser (1918-2009), Drawing of Woman Watering Potted Plants
    Aug. 06, 2020

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Drawing of Woman Watering Potted Plants

    Est: $25 - $25,000

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Drawing of Woman Watering Potted Plants graphite and whitening on buff colored paper, signed lower right "Neiser 60", framed and matted. DOA 25 1/4 x 25 in. Don Neiser was a prolific and talented illustrator, working in New York from the 1940s to the 1970s. After high school, he was awarded a full scholarship to a Tennessee art school and then entered the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York. Neiser's work at Pratt caught the eye of Norman Rockwell, who asked Neiser to "teach me how to paint beautiful women." Neiser provided illustrations for stories or covers of Good Housekeeping, Sports Illustrated, McCall's, Playboy and others. He illustrated advertising campaigns for Smirnoff, Revlon, and Avon. And Neiser provided cover illustrations for paperback books published by Bantam and Signet. After moving to Florida in the mid-1970s, Neiser moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to be closer to family. But he never stopped painting. By Descent of the Family Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com

    Leland Little Auctions
  • Don Neiser (1918-2009), Woman Rising from Bed
    Aug. 06, 2020

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Woman Rising from Bed

    Est: $25 - $25,000

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Woman Rising from Bed casein on board, signed top right, matted and framed. A moment in time captured in an achromatic palette. Also included is a photo of a model likely taken by Mr. Neiser and used as photo reference for the gown. DOA 26 1/4 x 20 1/4 in. Don Neiser was a prolific and talented illustrator, working in New York from the 1940s to the 1970s. After high school, he was awarded a full scholarship to a Tennessee art school and then entered the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York. Neiser's work at Pratt caught the eye of Norman Rockwell, who asked Neiser to "teach me how to paint beautiful women." Neiser provided illustrations for stories or covers of Good Housekeeping, Sports Illustrated, McCall's, Playboy and others. He illustrated advertising campaigns for Smirnoff, Revlon, and Avon. And Neiser provided cover illustrations for paperback books published by Bantam and Signet. After moving to Florida in the mid-1970s, Neiser moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to be closer to family. But he never stopped painting. By Descent of the Family Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com

    Leland Little Auctions
  • Don Neiser (1918-2009), Budweiser Illustration
    Aug. 06, 2020

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Budweiser Illustration

    Est: $25 - $25,000

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Budweiser Illustration 1973, casein on board, signed, advertisement image depicting a beer glass and can set in extreme foreground within a barley field harvest. "Budweiser '73" is written on mat lower right, framed without backing. 20 1/4 x 16 1/4 in. Don Neiser was a prolific and talented illustrator, working in New York from the 1940s to the 1970s. After high school, he was awarded a full scholarship to a Tennessee art school and then entered the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York. Neiser's work at Pratt caught the eye of Norman Rockwell, who asked Neiser to "teach me how to paint beautiful women." Neiser provided illustrations for stories or covers of Good Housekeeping, Sports Illustrated, McCall's, Playboy and others. He illustrated advertising campaigns for Smirnoff, Revlon, and Avon. And Neiser provided cover illustrations for paperback books published by Bantam and Signet. After moving to Florida in the mid-1970s, Neiser moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to be closer to family. But he never stopped painting. By Descent of the Family Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com

    Leland Little Auctions
  • Don Neiser (1918-2009), Beware it's the Smirnoff Devil
    Aug. 06, 2020

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Beware it's the Smirnoff Devil

    Est: $25 - $25,000

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Beware it's the Smirnoff Devil 1976, signed on recto and verso, matted and framed. Illustration advertisement for Smirnoff Vodka. DOA 21 x 17 in. Don Neiser was a prolific and talented illustrator, working in New York from the 1940s to the 1970s. After high school, he was awarded a full scholarship to a Tennessee art school and then entered the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York. Neiser's work at Pratt caught the eye of Norman Rockwell, who asked Neiser to "teach me how to paint beautiful women." Neiser provided illustrations for stories or covers of Good Housekeeping, Sports Illustrated, McCall's, Playboy and others. He illustrated advertising campaigns for Smirnoff, Revlon, and Avon. And Neiser provided cover illustrations for paperback books published by Bantam and Signet. After moving to Florida in the mid-1970s, Neiser moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to be closer to family. But he never stopped painting. By Descent of the Family Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com

    Leland Little Auctions
  • Don Neiser (1918-2009), Illustration of Intimate Couple in a Curtained Interior
    Aug. 06, 2020

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Illustration of Intimate Couple in a Curtained Interior

    Est: $25 - $25,000

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Illustration of Intimate Couple in a Curtained Interior casein on board, signed lower left, matted and framed; likely an illustration for a book cover or a magazine. DOA 21x 27 3/8 in. Don Neiser was a prolific and talented illustrator, working in New York from the 1940s to the 1970s. After high school, he was awarded a full scholarship to a Tennessee art school and then entered the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York. Neiser's work at Pratt caught the eye of Norman Rockwell, who asked Neiser to "teach me how to paint beautiful women." Neiser provided illustrations for stories or covers of Good Housekeeping, Sports Illustrated, McCall's, Playboy and others. He illustrated advertising campaigns for Smirnoff, Revlon, and Avon. And Neiser provided cover illustrations for paperback books published by Bantam and Signet. After moving to Florida in the mid-1970s, Neiser moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to be closer to family. But he never stopped painting. By Descent of the Family Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com

    Leland Little Auctions
  • Don Neiser (1918-2009), Frontier Scene Illustration
    Aug. 06, 2020

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Frontier Scene Illustration

    Est: $25 - $25,000

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Frontier Scene Illustration casein on board, depicting a youth captured by Native Americans; signed lower right and displayed in a brown painted mat and painted wood frame. DOA 23 x 29 3/4 in. Don Neiser was a prolific and talented illustrator, working in New York from the 1940s to the 1970s. After high school, he was awarded a full scholarship to a Tennessee art school and then entered the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York. Neiser's work at Pratt caught the eye of Norman Rockwell, who asked Neiser to "teach me how to paint beautiful women." Neiser provided illustrations for stories or covers of Good Housekeeping, Sports Illustrated, McCall's, Playboy and others. He illustrated advertising campaigns for Smirnoff, Revlon, and Avon. And Neiser provided cover illustrations for paperback books published by Bantam and Signet. After moving to Florida in the mid-1970s, Neiser moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to be closer to family. But he never stopped painting. By Descent of the Family Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com

    Leland Little Auctions
  • Don Neiser (1918-2009), Thomas Jefferson Advertisement
    Aug. 06, 2020

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Thomas Jefferson Advertisement

    Est: $25 - $25,000

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Thomas Jefferson Advertisement 1976, casein on board, signed and presented in oval mat and metal frame; artwork was used on the front page of the Florida Odyssey 76 Newspaper; also included is the front page newspaper ad and a photo self portrait of the artist that was thought to be used as reference for Jefferson. DOA 26 5/8 x 23 1/4 in. Don Neiser was a prolific and talented illustrator, working in New York from the 1940s to the 1970s. After high school, he was awarded a full scholarship to a Tennessee art school and then entered the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York. Neiser's work at Pratt caught the eye of Norman Rockwell, who asked Neiser to "teach me how to paint beautiful women." Neiser provided illustrations for stories or covers of Good Housekeeping, Sports Illustrated, McCall's, Playboy and others. He illustrated advertising campaigns for Smirnoff, Revlon, and Avon. And Neiser provided cover illustrations for paperback books published by Bantam and Signet. After moving to Florida in the mid-1970s, Neiser moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to be closer to family. But he never stopped painting. By Descent of the Family Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com

    Leland Little Auctions
  • Don Neiser (1918-2009), Abstract Landscape
    Aug. 06, 2020

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Abstract Landscape

    Est: $25 - $25,000

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Abstract Landscape 1970s, oil on canvas, complementary blue and earth Sienna landscape with richly textured impasto paint in a stained wood floater frame. Included is a photo of the artist in his Florida home standing near the artwork. DOA 48 3/4 x 47 1/2 in. Don Neiser was a prolific and talented illustrator, working in New York from the 1940s to the 1970s. After high school, he was awarded a full scholarship to a Tennessee art school and then entered the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York. Neiser's work at Pratt caught the eye of Norman Rockwell, who asked Neiser to "teach me how to paint beautiful women." Neiser provided illustrations for stories or covers of Good Housekeeping, Sports Illustrated, McCall's, Playboy and others. He illustrated advertising campaigns for Smirnoff, Revlon, and Avon. And Neiser provided cover illustrations for paperback books published by Bantam and Signet. After moving to Florida in the mid-1970s, Neiser moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to be closer to family. But he never stopped painting. By Descent of the Family Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com

    Leland Little Auctions
  • Don Neiser (1918-2009), Blue Night Owl
    Aug. 06, 2020

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Blue Night Owl

    Est: $25 - $25,000

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Blue Night Owl 1970s, oil on canvas and signed "Neiser" on stretcher, completed in the same blue palette as the Night Bird painting; depicting a stretched owl, perhaps in anamorphic perspective, clutching a human skull bathed in the light of the full moon. Faint areas of crescent shaped moons can also be seen on the surface. DOA 46 1/2 x 34 1/2 in. Don Neiser was a prolific and talented illustrator, working in New York from the 1940s to the 1970s. After high school, he was awarded a full scholarship to a Tennessee art school and then entered the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York. Neiser's work at Pratt caught the eye of Norman Rockwell, who asked Neiser to "teach me how to paint beautiful women." Neiser provided illustrations for stories or covers of Good Housekeeping, Sports Illustrated, McCall's, Playboy and others. He illustrated advertising campaigns for Smirnoff, Revlon, and Avon. And Neiser provided cover illustrations for paperback books published by Bantam and Signet. After moving to Florida in the mid-1970s, Neiser moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to be closer to family. But he never stopped painting. By Descent of the Family Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com

    Leland Little Auctions
  • Don Neiser (1918-2009), Night Bird
    Aug. 06, 2020

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Night Bird

    Est: $25 - $25,000

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Night Bird 1970s, oil on heavy weave linen, with gallery tag on the back of stretcher and signed on the back of linen; depicts a dynamic bird in flight in the blue light of night; presented in an aluminum floater frame, included is a League of Women Voters fundraising card featuring the artwork. DOA 48 1/4 in x 50 1/4 in. Don Neiser was a prolific and talented illustrator, working in New York from the 1940s to the 1970s. After high school, he was awarded a full scholarship to a Tennessee art school and then entered the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York. Neiser's work at Pratt caught the eye of Norman Rockwell, who asked Neiser to "teach me how to paint beautiful women." Neiser provided illustrations for stories or covers of Good Housekeeping, Sports Illustrated, McCall's, Playboy and others. He illustrated advertising campaigns for Smirnoff, Revlon, and Avon. And Neiser provided cover illustrations for paperback books published by Bantam and Signet. After moving to Florida in the mid-1970s, Neiser moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to be closer to family. But he never stopped painting. By Descent of the Family Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com

    Leland Little Auctions
  • Don Neiser (1918-2009), Profile of a Lady
    Jul. 09, 2020

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Profile of a Lady

    Est: $25 - $25,000

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Profile of a Lady caesin on board, signed at lower left, retains Canson & Montgolfier Paper label to verso, matted and framed. DOA 25.5 x 19 5/8 in. Don Neiser was a prolific and talented illustrator, working in New York from the 1940s to the 1970s. After high school, he was awarded a full scholarship to a Tennessee art school and then entered the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York. Neiser's work at Pratt caught the eye of Norman Rockwell, who asked Neiser to "teach me how to paint beautiful women." Neiser provided illustrations for stories or covers of Good Housekeeping, Sports Illustrated, McCall's, Playboy and others. He illustrated advertising campaigns for Smirnoff, Revlon, and Avon. And Neiser provided cover illustrations for paperback books published by Bantam and Signet. After moving to Florida in the mid-1970s, Neiser moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to be closer to family. But he never stopped painting. By Descent of the Family Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com

    Leland Little Auctions
  • Don Neiser (1918-2009), Ballerina
    Jul. 09, 2020

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Ballerina

    Est: $25 - $25,000

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Ballerina caesin on board, 1969, signed upper right, also signed to verso and inscribed what appears to read "Pfizer '69," matted and framed, not under glass. DOA 27 1/8 x 19 1/2 in. Don Neiser was a prolific and talented illustrator, working in New York from the 1940s to the 1970s. After high school, he was awarded a full scholarship to a Tennessee art school and then entered the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York. Neiser's work at Pratt caught the eye of Norman Rockwell, who asked Neiser to "teach me how to paint beautiful women." Neiser provided illustrations for stories or covers of Good Housekeeping, Sports Illustrated, McCall's, Playboy and others. He illustrated advertising campaigns for Smirnoff, Revlon, and Avon. And Neiser provided cover illustrations for paperback books published by Bantam and Signet. After moving to Florida in the mid-1970s, Neiser moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to be closer to family. But he never stopped painting. By Descent of the Family Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com

    Leland Little Auctions
  • Don Neiser (1918-2009), Forest View with Raccoon
    Jul. 09, 2020

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Forest View with Raccoon

    Est: $25 - $25,000

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Forest View with Raccoon charcoal and caesin on paper mounted to canvasboard, signed at lower left and to verso, matted and framed, not under glass. DOA 40.75 x 30.25 in. Don Neiser was a prolific and talented illustrator, working in New York from the 1940s to the 1970s. After high school, he was awarded a full scholarship to a Tennessee art school and then entered the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York. Neiser's work at Pratt caught the eye of Norman Rockwell, who asked Neiser to "teach me how to paint beautiful women." Neiser provided illustrations for stories or covers of Good Housekeeping, Sports Illustrated, McCall's, Playboy and others. He illustrated advertising campaigns for Smirnoff, Revlon, and Avon. And Neiser provided cover illustrations for paperback books published by Bantam and Signet. After moving to Florida in the mid-1970s, Neiser moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to be closer to family. But he never stopped painting. By Descent of the Family Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com

    Leland Little Auctions
  • Don Neiser (1918-2009), Large Owl Portrait
    Jul. 09, 2020

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Large Owl Portrait

    Est: $25 - $25,000

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Large Owl Portrait oil on panel, unsigned, retains artist's name to verso, framed. DOA 40 5/8 x 33 in. Don Neiser was a prolific and talented illustrator, working in New York from the 1940s to the 1970s. After high school, he was awarded a full scholarship to a Tennessee art school and then entered the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York. Neiser's work at Pratt caught the eye of Norman Rockwell, who asked Neiser to "teach me how to paint beautiful women." Neiser provided illustrations for stories or covers of Good Housekeeping, Sports Illustrated, McCall's, Playboy and others. He illustrated advertising campaigns for Smirnoff, Revlon, and Avon. And Neiser provided cover illustrations for paperback books published by Bantam and Signet. After moving to Florida in the mid-1970s, Neiser moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to be closer to family. But he never stopped painting. By Descent of the Family Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com

    Leland Little Auctions
  • Don Neiser (1918-2009), Illustration for McCall's Magazine
    Jul. 09, 2020

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Illustration for McCall's Magazine

    Est: $25 - $25,000

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Illustration for McCall's Magazine caesin on board, signed and inscribed to verso, matted and framed. DOA 21.25 x 28.25 in. Don Neiser was a prolific and talented illustrator, working in New York from the 1940s to the 1970s. After high school, he was awarded a full scholarship to a Tennessee art school and then entered the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York. Neiser's work at Pratt caught the eye of Norman Rockwell, who asked Neiser to "teach me how to paint beautiful women." Neiser provided illustrations for stories or covers of Good Housekeeping, Sports Illustrated, McCall's, Playboy and others. He illustrated advertising campaigns for Smirnoff, Revlon, and Avon. And Neiser provided cover illustrations for paperback books published by Bantam and Signet. After moving to Florida in the mid-1970s, Neiser moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to be closer to family. But he never stopped painting. By Descent of the Family Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com

    Leland Little Auctions
  • Don Neiser (1918-2009), Seated Ballerina
    Jul. 09, 2020

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Seated Ballerina

    Est: $25 - $25,000

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Seated Ballerina oil on board, signed at lower right and to verso, framed. DOA 22.5 x 26.25 in. Don Neiser was a prolific and talented illustrator, working in New York from the 1940s to the 1970s. After high school, he was awarded a full scholarship to a Tennessee art school and then entered the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York. Neiser's work at Pratt caught the eye of Norman Rockwell, who asked Neiser to "teach me how to paint beautiful women." Neiser provided illustrations for stories or covers of Good Housekeeping, Sports Illustrated, McCall's, Playboy and others. He illustrated advertising campaigns for Smirnoff, Revlon, and Avon. And Neiser provided cover illustrations for paperback books published by Bantam and Signet. After moving to Florida in the mid-1970s, Neiser moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to be closer to family. But he never stopped painting. By Descent of the Family Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com

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  • Don Neiser (1918-2009), Illustration for McCall's Magazine
    Jul. 09, 2020

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Illustration for McCall's Magazine

    Est: $25 - $25,000

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Illustration for McCall's Magazine caesin on board, signed at upper left, also signed and inscribed to verso, matted and framed. DOA 22.25 x 28.25 in. Don Neiser was a prolific and talented illustrator, working in New York from the 1940s to the 1970s. After high school, he was awarded a full scholarship to a Tennessee art school and then entered the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York. Neiser's work at Pratt caught the eye of Norman Rockwell, who asked Neiser to "teach me how to paint beautiful women." Neiser provided illustrations for stories or covers of Good Housekeeping, Sports Illustrated, McCall's, Playboy and others. He illustrated advertising campaigns for Smirnoff, Revlon, and Avon. And Neiser provided cover illustrations for paperback books published by Bantam and Signet. After moving to Florida in the mid-1970s, Neiser moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to be closer to family, but he never stopped painting. By Descent of the Family Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com

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  • Don Neiser (1918-2009), Woman with a Parasol
    Jul. 09, 2020

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Woman with a Parasol

    Est: $25 - $25,000

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Woman with a Parasol caesin on board, monogramed "DN" in pencil upper right, also signed to verso, matted and framed, not under glass. DOA 22.25 x 30 in. Don Neiser was a prolific and talented illustrator, working in New York from the 1940s to the 1970s. After high school, he was awarded a full scholarship to a Tennessee art school and then entered the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York. Neiser's work at Pratt caught the eye of Norman Rockwell, who asked Neiser to "teach me how to paint beautiful women." Neiser provided illustrations for stories or covers of Good Housekeeping, Sports Illustrated, McCall's, Playboy and others. He illustrated advertising campaigns for Smirnoff, Revlon, and Avon. And Neiser provided cover illustrations for paperback books published by Bantam and Signet. After moving to Florida in the mid-1970s, Neiser moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to be closer to family, but he never stopped painting. By Descent of the Family Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com

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  • Don Neiser (1918-2009), Ethereal Nude
    Jul. 09, 2020

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Ethereal Nude

    Est: $25 - $25,000

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Ethereal Nude caesin on board, signed and dated "Neiser '76" at left, likely an illustration for a book cover, matted and framed. DOA 33.75 x 27.75 in. Don Neiser was a prolific and talented illustrator, working in New York from the 1940s to the 1970s. After high school, he was awarded a full scholarship to a Tennessee art school and then entered the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York. Neiser's work at Pratt caught the eye of Norman Rockwell, who asked Neiser to "teach me how to paint beautiful women." Neiser provided illustrations for stories or covers of Good Housekeeping, Sports Illustrated, McCall's, Playboy and others. He illustrated advertising campaigns for Smirnoff, Revlon, and Avon. And Neiser provided cover illustrations for paperback books published by Bantam and Signet. After moving to Florida in the mid-1970s, Neiser moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to be closer to family, but he never stopped painting. By Descent of the Family Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com

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  • Don Neiser (1918-2009), Advertising Illustration of Grace Kelly, With Preparatory Photographs
    May. 21, 2020

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Advertising Illustration of Grace Kelly, With Preparatory Photographs

    Est: $25 - $25,000

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Advertising Illustration of Grace Kelly, With Preparatory Photographs caesin on board, circa 1949-1950, signed at lower left, matted, unframed. Accompanied by four photographs and four sheets of negatives all taken by the artist of Grace Kelly in preparation for the illustration. The photographs were taken in Kelly's studio. DOA 17.5 x 19.5 in. Don Neiser was a prolific and talented illustrator, working in New York from the 1940s to the 1970s. After high school, he was awarded a full scholarship to a Tennessee art school and then entered the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York. Neiser's work at Pratt caught the eye of Norman Rockwell, who asked Neiser to "teach me how to paint beautiful women." Neiser provided illustrations for stories or covers of Good Housekeeping, Sports Illustrated, McCall's, Playboy and others. He illustrated advertising campaigns for Smirnoff, Revlon, and Avon. And Neiser provided cover illustrations for paperback books published by Bantam and Signet. After moving to Florida in the mid-1970s, Neiser moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to be closer to family. But he never stopped painting. By Descent of the Family Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com

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  • Don Neiser (1918-2009), Two Female Illustrations
    May. 21, 2020

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Two Female Illustrations

    Est: $25 - $25,000

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Two Female Illustrations to include a large reclining nude portrait, caesin on board, signed and dated "Neiser '55" at lower left; to also include a facial portrait, caesin and charcoal on board with applied paper lower section, likely a magazine or advertising illustration, signed at lower right; both matted and framed. DOA 25.25 x 35.25 in. (the first), 23 x 18 5/8 in. Don Neiser was a prolific and talented illustrator, working in New York from the 1940s to the 1970s. After high school, he was awarded a full scholarship to a Tennessee art school and then entered the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York. Neiser's work at Pratt caught the eye of Norman Rockwell, who asked Neiser to "teach me how to paint beautiful women." Neiser provided illustrations for stories or covers of Good Housekeeping, Sports Illustrated, McCall's, Playboy and others. He illustrated advertising campaigns for Smirnoff, Revlon, and Avon. And Neiser provided cover illustrations for paperback books published by Bantam and Signet. After moving to Florida in the mid-1970s, Neiser moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to be closer to family. But he never stopped painting. By Descent of the Family Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com

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  • Don Neiser (1918-2009), Illustration of a Seated Woman
    May. 21, 2020

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Illustration of a Seated Woman

    Est: $25 - $25,000

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Illustration of a Seated Woman caesin on board, likely an illustration for Playboy, signed at upper center, in oval matting, unframed. Don Neiser was a prolific and talented illustrator, working in New York from the 1940s to the 1970s. After high school, he was awarded a full scholarship to a Tennessee art school and then entered the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York. Neiser's work at Pratt caught the eye of Norman Rockwell, who asked Neiser to "teach me how to paint beautiful women." Neiser provided illustrations for stories or covers of Good Housekeeping, Sports Illustrated, McCall's, Playboy and others. He illustrated advertising campaigns for Smirnoff, Revlon, and Avon. And Neiser provided cover illustrations for paperback books published by Bantam and Signet. After moving to Florida in the mid-1970s, Neiser moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to be closer to family. But he never stopped painting. By Descent of the Family Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com

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  • Don Neiser (1918-2009), Illustration of a Nude Woman in her Bedroom
    May. 21, 2020

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Illustration of a Nude Woman in her Bedroom

    Est: $25 - $25,000

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Illustration of a Nude Woman in her Bedroom caesin on board, likely an illustration for Playboy, signed at lower right, matted and framed. DOA 23 1/8 x 19 in. Don Neiser was a prolific and talented illustrator, working in New York from the 1940s to the 1970s. After high school, he was awarded a full scholarship to a Tennessee art school and then entered the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York. Neiser's work at Pratt caught the eye of Norman Rockwell, who asked Neiser to "teach me how to paint beautiful women." Neiser provided illustrations for stories or covers of Good Housekeeping, Sports Illustrated, McCall's, Playboy and others. He illustrated advertising campaigns for Smirnoff, Revlon, and Avon. And Neiser provided cover illustrations for paperback books published by Bantam and Signet. After moving to Florida in the mid-1970s, Neiser moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to be closer to family. But he never stopped painting. By Descent of the Family Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com

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  • Don Neiser (1918-2009), Illustration for Playboy (1969)
    May. 21, 2020

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Illustration for Playboy (1969)

    Est: $25 - $25,000

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Illustration for Playboy (1969) caesin on board, circa 1969, signed lower right, inscribed "Playboy '69" with artist's signature and location to verso, unframed. DOA 18 x 13 in. Don Neiser was a prolific and talented illustrator, working in New York from the 1940s to the 1970s. After high school, he was awarded a full scholarship to a Tennessee art school and then entered the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York. Neiser's work at Pratt caught the eye of Norman Rockwell, who asked Neiser to "teach me how to paint beautiful women." Neiser provided illustrations for stories or covers of Good Housekeeping, Sports Illustrated, McCall's, Playboy and others. He illustrated advertising campaigns for Smirnoff, Revlon, and Avon. And Neiser provided cover illustrations for paperback books published by Bantam and Signet. After moving to Florida in the mid-1970s, Neiser moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to be closer to family. But he never stopped painting. By Descent of the Family Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com

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  • Don Neiser (1918-2009), Illustration of an Intimate Couple
    May. 21, 2020

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Illustration of an Intimate Couple

    Est: $25 - $25,000

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Illustration of an Intimate Couple caesin on board, likely an illustration for a book cover or a magazine, signed upper center and to verso, matted and framed. DOA 22.25 x 30 in. Don Neiser was a prolific and talented illustrator, working in New York from the 1940s to the 1970s. After high school, he was awarded a full scholarship to a Tennessee art school and then entered the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York. Neiser's work at Pratt caught the eye of Norman Rockwell, who asked Neiser to "teach me how to paint beautiful women." Neiser provided illustrations for stories or covers of Good Housekeeping, Sports Illustrated, McCall's, Playboy and others. He illustrated advertising campaigns for Smirnoff, Revlon, and Avon. And Neiser provided cover illustrations for paperback books published by Bantam and Signet. After moving to Florida in the mid-1970s, Neiser moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to be closer to family. But he never stopped painting. By Descent of the Family Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com

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  • Don Neiser (1918-2009), Nude at a Window
    May. 21, 2020

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Nude at a Window

    Est: $25 - $25,000

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Nude at a Window caesin on board, likely an illustration for Playboy, matted under purple canvasboard. DOA 24.25 x 15.25 in. Don Neiser was a prolific and talented illustrator, working in New York from the 1940s to the 1970s. After high school, he was awarded a full scholarship to a Tennessee art school and then entered the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York. Neiser's work at Pratt caught the eye of Norman Rockwell, who asked Neiser to "teach me how to paint beautiful women." Neiser provided illustrations for stories or covers of Good Housekeeping, Sports Illustrated, McCall's, Playboy and others. He illustrated advertising campaigns for Smirnoff, Revlon, and Avon. And Neiser provided cover illustrations for paperback books published by Bantam and Signet. After moving to Florida in the mid-1970s, Neiser moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to be closer to family. But he never stopped painting. By Descent of the Family Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com

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  • Don Neiser (1918-2009), Illustration of a Skiier
    May. 21, 2020

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Illustration of a Skiier

    Est: $25 - $25,000

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Illustration of a Skiier caesin on board, likely from a magazine or an advertisement, signed at right, matted, unframed. DOA 25 x 20.5 in. Don Neiser was a prolific and talented illustrator, working in New York from the 1940s to the 1970s. After high school, he was awarded a full scholarship to a Tennessee art school and then entered the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York. Neiser's work at Pratt caught the eye of Norman Rockwell, who asked Neiser to "teach me how to paint beautiful women." Neiser provided illustrations for stories or covers of Good Housekeeping, Sports Illustrated, McCall's, Playboy and others. He illustrated advertising campaigns for Smirnoff, Revlon, and Avon. And Neiser provided cover illustrations for paperback books published by Bantam and Signet. After moving to Florida in the mid-1970s, Neiser moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to be closer to family. But he never stopped painting. By Descent of the Family Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com

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  • Don Neiser (1918-2009), Saks Fifth Avenue Advertising Illustration
    May. 21, 2020

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Saks Fifth Avenue Advertising Illustration

    Est: $25 - $25,000

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Saks Fifth Avenue Advertising Illustration caesin on board, signed at upper right, mounted and matted under Saks Fifth Avenue advertising text (and cardboard), unframed. DOA 34.75 x 25 in. Don Neiser was a prolific and talented illustrator, working in New York from the 1940s to the 1970s. After high school, he was awarded a full scholarship to a Tennessee art school and then entered the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York. Neiser's work at Pratt caught the eye of Norman Rockwell, who asked Neiser to "teach me how to paint beautiful women." Neiser provided illustrations for stories or covers of Good Housekeeping, Sports Illustrated, McCall's, Playboy and others. He illustrated advertising campaigns for Smirnoff, Revlon, and Avon. And Neiser provided cover illustrations for paperback books published by Bantam and Signet. After moving to Florida in the mid-1970s, Neiser moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to be closer to family. But he never stopped painting. By Descent of the Family Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com

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  • Don Neiser (1918-2009), Illustration of a Woman in a Hat
    May. 21, 2020

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Illustration of a Woman in a Hat

    Est: $25 - $25,000

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Illustration of a Woman in a Hat caesin on board, signed at lower right, unframed, mounted to matting and board. DOA 20 x 24.5 in. Don Neiser was a prolific and talented illustrator, working in New York from the 1940s to the 1970s. After high school, he was awarded a full scholarship to a Tennessee art school and then entered the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York. Neiser's work at Pratt caught the eye of Norman Rockwell, who asked Neiser to "teach me how to paint beautiful women." Neiser provided illustrations for stories or covers of Good Housekeeping, Sports Illustrated, McCall's, Playboy and others. He illustrated advertising campaigns for Smirnoff, Revlon, and Avon. And Neiser provided cover illustrations for paperback books published by Bantam and Signet. After moving to Florida in the mid-1970s, Neiser moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to be closer to family. But he never stopped painting. By Descent of the Family Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com

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  • Don Neiser (1918-2009), Illustration for Playboy
    Apr. 23, 2020

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Illustration for Playboy

    Est: $25 - $25,000

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Illustration for Playboy casein on board, signed at lower right, matted and framed. DOA 23 x 17.5 in. Don Neiser was a prolific and talented illustrator, working in New York from the 1940s to the 1970s. After high school, he was awarded a full scholarship to a Tennessee art school and then entered the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York. Neiser's work at Pratt caught the eye of Norman Rockwell, who asked Neiser to "teach me how to paint beautiful women." Neiser provided illustrations for stories or covers of Good Housekeeping, Sports Illustrated, McCall's, Playboy and others. He illustrated advertising campaigns for Smirnoff, Revlon, and Avon. And Neiser provided cover illustrations for paperback books published by Bantam and Signet. After moving to Florida in the mid-1970s, Neiser moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to be closer to family. But he never stopped painting. By Descent of the Family Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com

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  • Don Neiser (1918-2009), Illustration of a Woman in Blue
    Apr. 23, 2020

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Illustration of a Woman in Blue

    Est: $25 - $25,000

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Illustration of a Woman in Blue oil on illustration board, signed at lower left, framed. Accompanied by a black and white photograph of the model posing for this painting. DOA 29 x 23 in. Don Neiser was a prolific and talented illustrator, working in New York from the 1940s to the 1970s. After high school, he was awarded a full scholarship to a Tennessee art school and then entered the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York. Neiser's work at Pratt caught the eye of Norman Rockwell, who asked Neiser to "teach me how to paint beautiful women." Neiser provided illustrations for stories or covers of Good Housekeeping, Sports Illustrated, McCall's, Playboy and others. He illustrated advertising campaigns for Smirnoff, Revlon, and Avon. And Neiser provided cover illustrations for paperback books published by Bantam and Signet. After moving to Florida in the mid-1970s, Neiser moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to be closer to family. But he never stopped painting. By Descent of the Family Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com

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  • Don Neiser (1918-2009), Seated Ballerina
    Apr. 23, 2020

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Seated Ballerina

    Est: $25 - $25,000

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Seated Ballerina oil on artist's board, signed at upper right, framed. This painting depicts the artist's wife, Tracy. A black and white photograph of Tracy in this pose accompanies the painting. DOA 28 x 23.25 in. Don Neiser was a prolific and talented illustrator, working in New York from the 1940s to the 1970s. After high school, he was awarded a full scholarship to a Tennessee art school and then entered the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York. Neiser's work at Pratt caught the eye of Norman Rockwell, who asked Neiser to "teach me how to paint beautiful women." Neiser provided illustrations for stories or covers of Good Housekeeping, Sports Illustrated, McCall's, Playboy and others. He illustrated advertising campaigns for Smirnoff, Revlon, and Avon. And Neiser provided cover illustrations for paperback books published by Bantam and Signet. After moving to Florida in the mid-1970s, Neiser moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to be closer to family. But he never stopped painting. By Descent of the Family Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com

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  • Don Neiser (1918-2009), Two Smirnoff Vodka Advertising Illustrations
    Apr. 23, 2020

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Two Smirnoff Vodka Advertising Illustrations

    Est: $25 - $25,000

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Two Smirnoff Vodka Advertising Illustrations casein on board, both mid-1960s; the first depicts Zsa Zsa Gabor reclining on a pool table, the mock layout below features the tagline "See what the girls in the back room are having," signed at upper right, mounted and matted (DOA 18.75 x 15.25 in.) (painting in good estate condition, some tearing to copy area below, scuffing and later paint to mat board); the second depicts a brunette model with printed copy below featuring the tagline "Look what a single woman can make with a single bottle!," signed at upper left, mounted and matted and framed (DOA 21 x 17 in.) (minor mark to painting, toning and accretions to printed copy, toning and foxing to mat board, loss to right hand liner of frame). Don Neiser was a prolific and talented illustrator, working in New York from the 1940s to the 1970s. After high school, he was awarded a full scholarship to a Tennessee art school and then entered the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York. Neiser's work at Pratt caught the eye of Norman Rockwell, who asked Neiser to "teach me how to paint beautiful women." Neiser provided illustrations for stories or covers of Good Housekeeping, Sports Illustrated, McCall's, Playboy and others. He illustrated advertising campaigns for Smirnoff, Revlon, and Avon. And Neiser provided cover illustrations for paperback books published by Bantam and Signet. After moving to Florida in the mid-1970s, Neiser moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to be closer to family. But he never stopped painting. By Descent of the Family Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com

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  • Don Neiser (1918-2009), Woman in Blue
    Apr. 23, 2020

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Woman in Blue

    Est: $25 - $25,000

    Don Neiser (1918-2009), Woman in Blue oil on Masonite, signed at lower left, presented in a period aluminum frame. DOA 73 x 38.75 in. Don Neiser was a prolific and talented illustrator, working in New York from the 1940s to the 1970s. After high school, he was awarded a full scholarship to a Tennessee art school and then entered the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York. Neiser's work at Pratt caught the eye of Norman Rockwell, who asked Neiser to "teach me how to paint beautiful women." Neiser provided illustrations for stories or covers of Good Housekeeping, Sports Illustrated, McCall's, Playboy and others. He illustrated advertising campaigns for Smirnoff, Revlon, and Avon. And Neiser provided cover illustrations for paperback books published by Bantam and Signet. After moving to Florida in the mid-1970s, Neiser moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to be closer to family. But he never stopped painting. By Descent of the Family Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com

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