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Auction 53, The Collectors Edition, March 26

Thu, Mar 26, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 116

Christian Riese Lassen (American, b. 1956) Original Limited Edition Mixed Media

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

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Description: This breathtaking work is a definitive example of Christian Riese Lassen’s mastery of marine realism and light. Often referred to as the "Emperor of Marine Art," Lassen utilizes a specialized technique to capture the refractive quality of tropical waters and the crystalline clarity of the Hawaiian sky. His compositions are celebrated for their "split-view" perspective, offering a glimpse into the harmonious relationship between the atmosphere and the deep sea.

In this piece, the artist showcases his signature ability to render the play of sunlight through water, creating a sense of motion and life. Lassen’s work often incorporates pearlescent pigments or high-gloss finishes to enhance the "super-real" effect of the waves and marine creatures. Beyond its aesthetic beauty, the work carries an environmental message of conservation and reverence for the ocean. Lassen’s art has been featured on United Nations stamps and is held in high-profile celebrity and corporate collections worldwide, standing as a landmark of modern environmental romanticism.

Key Details:

  • Artist: Christian Riese Lassen (Hawaii/USA)

  • Medium: [Typically Serigraph, Lithograph, or Mixed Media on Canvas]

  • Style: Marine Realism / Environmental Art

  • Themes: Two Worlds, dolphins, whales, tropical sunsets

  • Condition: excellent

  • Signature: Hand-signed "Lassen" usually in a fluid, metallic ink

  • Dimensions: H:51in W:36in 


Keywords: Christian Riese Lassen artist, marine art, Hawaii ocean painting, dolphin art, two worlds perspective, tropical landscape art, environmental surrealism, Lassen limited edition, marine life realism, sea turtle painting, whale art, collectible Hawaiian art, contemporary seascape.

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