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Rare Bob “Daddy-O” Wade Painting – “When Bob Painted Floating Weenies” – Acquired from North Dallas Estate

This unique and highly collectible Bob Wade painting, famously referred to as “When Bob painted floating weenies,” was acquired from a prestigious estate in North Dallas, United States. A significant part of Wade’s eclectic and whimsical art legacy, this piece was featured in Bob Wade: 40 Years of Blood, Sweat, and Beers at the Austin Museum of Pop Culture in 2009. The painting captures the essence of Wade’s uninhibited, iconic style, which helped shape the 1970s Texas Cosmic Cowboy counterculture.

Bob “Daddy-O” Wade (1943–2019), an Austin-based American artist, is celebrated for his playful, out-sized sculptures of Texas symbols and hand-tinted photo-emulsion canvases of vintage photographs. Wade’s bold works have been exhibited in renowned art institutions like the Whitney Museum of American Art, and his famous 40-foot-long iguana sculpture, “Iggy,” adorned the Lone Star Cafe in New York City from 1978 to 1989.

Collectors and art enthusiasts alike cherish Wade’s boundary-pushing creativity, making this painting a rare and valuable find. Whether you are a fan of Texas art or the Cosmic Cowboy movement, owning a piece from Bob “Daddy-O” Wade is an opportunity to embrace a piece of American art history.

Key Features:

• Artist: Bob “Daddy-O” Wade
• Title: “When Bob Painted Floating Weenies”
• Provenance: Acquired from a collector’s estate in North Dallas, TX
• Exhibition History: Featured in Bob Wade: 40 Years of Blood, Sweat, and Beers at the Austin Museum of Pop Culture (2009)
• Medium: Hand-tinted large photo-emulsion canvas
• Size: Contact us for exact dimensions

Don’t miss your chance to own an iconic piece of Texas art!