{"product_id":"pacovsky-absente-rodin-thinker-acrylic-michel-roux-provenance","title":"ART-017 John Pacovsky — \"Auguste Rodin: Inspired by The Thinker\" Absente Campaign, Michel Roux Provenance, 36\" × 28\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare and historically significant original acrylic illustration painting — \u003cstrong\u003e\"Auguste Rodin: Inspired by The Thinker\"\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Pacovsky\u003c\/strong\u003e (American, born 1950), created for the \u003cstrong\u003eAbsente liqueur advertising campaign\u003c\/strong\u003e and published in the book \u003cem\u003eAbsente: Images and Taste of the Green Fairy\u003c\/em\u003e (Absente V LLC, 2008). Signed lower right. With extraordinary provenance from the estate of \u003cstrong\u003eMichel Roux (1940–2019)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the visionary marketer who built the Absolut Vodka art campaign into one of the most celebrated intersections of fine art and advertising in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe provenance alone makes this piece exceptional. \u003cstrong\u003eMichel Roux\u003c\/strong\u003e was the architect of the Absolut Vodka artist series — the man personally responsible for commissioning works from Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Edward Ruscha, and dozens of other major artists. A work from his personal collection carries the ultimate stamp of authority for anyone collecting advertising art, spirits ephemera, or the Absolut canon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Painting:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA surreal still life featuring an absinthe bottle with a fairy perched atop its neck and a miniature figure of Rodin's The Thinker seated on a glass of absinthe — set against a dark, minimalist background that emphasizes reflective surfaces and intricate details. A sophisticated blend of classical sculpture, surrealism, and spirits iconography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWork Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e John Pacovsky (American, b. 1950)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Auguste Rodin: Inspired by The Thinker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original acrylic illustration painting on canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36\" × 28\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFramed Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41\" × 32.5\" × 1.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSigned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silvered frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished in:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAbsente: Images and Taste of the Green Fairy\u003c\/em\u003e, Absente V LLC, 2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichel Roux (1940–2019)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Absolut Vodka's visionary marketer and the creative force behind the legendary Absolut art campaign. Estate fresh to market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood overall condition with mild surface wear. Frame exhibits mild storage wear to edges and corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f5f0e8; border-left: 4px solid #c8a96e; padding: 16px 20px; margin-top: 24px; font-family: sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1a1a2e;\"\u003eContact Us for Pricing \u0026amp; Availability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThis is a one-of-a-kind piece from our curated collection. Please use the \u003cstrong\u003ePrice Inquiry\u003c\/strong\u003e button above or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"color: #c8a96e; font-weight: 600;\"\u003econtact us here\u003c\/a\u003e for current pricing and availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Spatial Art-Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54082415231260,"sku":"ART-017","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/3877\/8396\/files\/ART-017-John-Pacovsky-Auguste-Rodin-01_watermarked.jpg?v=1781790772","url":"https:\/\/spatial-art-works.com\/products\/pacovsky-absente-rodin-thinker-acrylic-michel-roux-provenance","provider":"Spatial Art-Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}