REGIS GALERIE CELEBRATES DEAN MARTIN’S LEGACY WITH RELEASE OF LIMITED EDITION BRONZE SCULPTURE

On April 21, Regis Galerie, a high-end art collections boutique located in The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian, hosted the grand unveiling celebration of its exclusive Dean Martin bronze sculpture, designed to pay homage to the legendary entertainer.

Ten percent of sales that day were earmarked for donation to the American Lung Association in Nevada.

The youthful Dean Martin sculpture was commissioned by Regis Galerie and is the third piece in its signature Rat Pack Bronze Collection. The Collection currently features sculptures of Frank Sinatra from "Pal Joey" and Sinatra along with Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr. performing together.

“Our family has always had a passion for the Rat Pack and the rich history of its’ members,” said Ike Dweck, general manager of Regis Galerie. “As one of the most iconic musicians of our time, we are excited to honor Dean Martin and share his legacy that is embodied in this piece.”

Los Angeles-based artist, Lance Richlin, was commissioned to design the limited edition sculpture that depicts a young Dean Martin performing on a marble staircase. Richlin specializes in sculptures, drawings and paintings and has created several pieces for Regis Galerie over the years. Only 300 sculptures will be made in this series and each will retail for $6,500. The day of the unveiling, however, the sculpture's price was $5,500.

Photo below left, Deana Martin; below right: some accompanying Dean Martin Merchandise is also available.

Deana Martin, daughter of Dean Martin, personally traveled to Las Vegas to celebrate her father’s contributions to Las Vegas and the sentimental tribute that Regis Galerie portrays in the statue, signing some of the statues at the unveiling.

Regis Galerie is a 20,000-square-foot art collectibles gallery specializing in rare and timeless art from names such as Daum, Lalique, Jay Strongwater and has one of the largest Lladró porcelain selections in the world. Located in The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, it boasts an extensive collection of art displaying all art mediums including oil paintings, bronze, porcelain, glass sculptures, distinctive home furnishings as well as a world renowned Asian art collection. For more information visit www.regisgalerie.com.
 

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