This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/31/2012
This oil painting by renowned portrait painter Ralph Wolfe Cowan is titled "Hound Dog Christmas" on a small gold plaque on the matting. The artist has signed the painting at the bottom at Elvis' hand. The painting depicts Elvis in a Santa Claus suit holding a hound dog puppy with a green ribbon, in front of a fireplace. Measuring approximately 24" x 24", the painting is beautifully matted and framed to measure 37" x 37". Cowan, one of the most important portrait painters in the world is the only painter that Elvis ever commissioned for a portrait and the full length masterpiece that Cowan painted of Elvis was the only portrait Elvis ever allowed to hang in Graceland. When Elvis first sat down with him, Cowan sketched him on a round canvas which was then abandoned for the larger one. After Elvis passed away, Cowan took up the round canvas and finished the painting. Very good condition. Comes with a Gotta Have Rock & Roll™ Certificate of Authenticity.