A Gangster Olive. A Glamorous Strawberry. A Little Romance. And a Whole Lot of Trouble!
A Gangster Olive. A Glamorous Strawberry. A Little Romance. And a Whole Lot of Trouble!
Welcome to the wonderfully outrageous world of Michael Godard, where olives have attitude, strawberries have style, and even the toughest mobster has a soft spot for a beautiful lady.
“Gangster Love” features Godard’s notorious olive gangster, Ollie Capone, dressed to impress in his pinstripe suit and fedora, accompanied by a glamorous strawberry showgirl. With a smoking cigar, a revolver, and stacks of cash at his feet, Ollie looks like a mob boss who has finally met his match!
Set against Godard’s signature dramatic black background, the composition bursts with vibrant color, playful detail, and the unmistakable humor that has made his artwork so popular with collectors worldwide.
But what makes this particular canvas especially desirable is something far more unusual.
Pamela Anderson personally autographed this limited-edition canvas during a private signing event at our Hallmark Press gallery in Rancho Mirage, California.
Pamela Anderson, affectionately known as Ollie Capone’s muse, signed fewer than 20 examples of this edition.
Unlike the standard limited edition, these exceptionally scarce autographed examples were signed during a special gallery event, making them particularly appealing to collectors of Michael Godard artwork and celebrity memorabilia.
Photographs from the original private signing event accompany this listing, providing additional documentation of the occasion and the artwork’s provenance.
With fewer than 20 examples bearing Pamela Anderson’s autograph, this is an opportunity to acquire a distinctive version of one of Godard’s entertaining gangster-themed compositions.
Title: Gangster Love
Artist: Michael Godard
Featured Character: Ollie Capone
Medium: Limited Edition Giclée on Canvas
Canvas Dimensions: 17.5″ × 22″
Presentation: Gallery-Wrapped on 1.5″ Stretcher Bars
Special Autograph: Personally Signed by Pamela Anderson
Autograph Rarity: Fewer Than 20 Signed at Our Rancho Mirage Gallery
Condition: Pristine, Like-New Condition
Storage: Carefully Preserved in Original Protective Plastic
Certificate of Authenticity: Included, Issued by Hallmark Press, Inc.
Provenance: Directly from the Original Publisher’s Archives
Display: Stretched and Ready to Hang
Michael Godard, often celebrated as the Rock Star of the Art World, is internationally recognized for his imaginative paintings featuring animated olives, grapes, strawberries, and other playful characters.
His distinctive artistic style combines pop surrealism, humor, romance, and a mischievous appreciation for life’s pleasures.
From his famous olive martini scenes to his gangster-inspired compositions, Godard has developed a recognizable visual language that appeals to Art collectors, entertainment enthusiasts, and fans of contemporary pop culture.
“Gangster Love” is a wonderful example of his ability to turn an ordinary cocktail garnish into a character with personality, attitude, and a very interesting love life!
Fine Art Publishers & Dealers | Established 1987
Hallmark Press, Inc. has a longstanding publishing relationship with Michael Godard, having published more than 15 of his limited-edition artworks over the years.
This canvas comes directly from our original publisher inventory and has been carefully preserved since its original publication.
This is an authentic, publisher-issued limited edition—not a later reproduction or secondary-market acquisition.
Each artwork includes a Certificate of Authenticity issued by Hallmark Press, Inc., documenting the artwork and its authenticity.
Fewer Than 20 Pamela Anderson Autographs. One Legendary Gangster Olive.
For collectors of Michael Godard, Pamela Anderson memorabilia, or distinctive contemporary pop Art, this limited edition offers an unusual combination of fine Art, celebrity history, and documented gallery provenance.
And as Ollie Capone might say:
“Forget about it! When love comes calling, even a gangster can’t refuse.”