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Olga A. Sweet
Is a recognized portraitist who also does more abstract pieces
Olga Sweet is represented by Masters of Portrait Art, which represents “the leading masters of portrait painting.”
Ms. Sweet's clients include HRH the Archduke Dr. Geza von Habsburg-Lothringen (the former Chair of Christie’s Europe and the world’s leading authority on the Russian court jeweler Carl Faberge), Toquhil Campbell (the 13th Duke of Argyll), Brooke Lampley (the Global Chairman and Head of Global Fine Art at Sotheby’s), Stuart Weitzman (the iconic shoe designer), Nacho Figueras (the renowned Argentinian polo player and Ralph Lauren model), President Carter, Jean-Georges Vongerichten (the celebrated chef), August Uribe (the former Vice Chair of Fine Arts at Sotheby’s), Pierre de Beaumont (the founder of Brookstone), Dr. Frances Fergusson (the President Emerita of Vassar College and former Chair of the Board of Overseers of Harvard University), Countess Lucy van Limburg Stirum, Vassar College, and the Boston Ballet.
Queen Elizabeth II recommended that the British Red Cross auction Ms. Sweet's portrait of Her Majesty at one of its benefits.
Articles on Ms. Sweet have appeared in Palm Beach Illustrated ("About Face"), Greenwich Magazine (“Modern Mastery”), Bedford & New Canaan Magazine (“Prestigious Portraitist”), Sunday Arts & Style ("Paintings with Soul"), WAG ("A Sweet Way with Portraiture"), New Canaan, Darien + Rowayton (“Picture Perfect”), New York Social Diary, and other publications. Her portrait of Dr. Amy Gutmann, the President of the University of Pennsylvania, is on the cover of the October, 2015 issue of Princeton Magazine.
Ms. Sweet's oil and graphite portraits have been auctioned at the benefits of UNICEF, the Junior League of New York City, Southampton Hospital, Southampton Animal Shelter, CTREE of the Hamptons, the American Heart Association of the Hamptons, the Hadassah Medical Center (of Israel), the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County, the American Heart Association of Palm Beach, the Naples Winter Wine Festival, the American Red Cross of Greenwich, the YWCA of Greenwich, and other nonprofit organizations.
“Olga Sweet’s faithful portraits pay homage to the masters of centuries past as well as tipping her hat to Contemporary artists who redefined figuration in the second half of the 20th century. Sweet apprenticed under the great Ronald Sherr (1952-2022). Although Sherr’s tutelage is reflected by her distinct, punctuated brushwork, Sweet’s vision remains her own. Her sitters’ essence is uniquely captured by succinct, yet animated paint application. Her pigments, carefully chosen, capture the character and personality of her subjects. Now that social media has overwhelmed our ability to truly appreciate someone’s likeness, Olga Sweet’s portraits triumph.”
August Uribe, former Vice Chairman, Americas, Department Director of Impressionist and Modern Art, Sotheby’s; Founder, Uribe Fine Art
“Olga Sweet’s beautiful paintings are in the tradition of such contemporary artists as Pietro Annigoni and Alejo Vidal-Quadras — who, like her, also captured the likenesses of 20th century celebrities. I personally enjoy Olga’s looser, sketchier renderings of her subjects.”
HRH the Archduke Dr. Geza von Habsburg, former Chair, Christie’s Europe; the world’s leading authority on the Russian court jeweler Carl Faberge
“We all love the portrait you did of me— a Christmas present, no less!”
Torquhil Campbell, the Duke of Argyll
“I LOVE the portrait you did of me! My family loves it, and we are all so honored.”
Brooke Lampley, Global Chairman, Head of Global Fine Art, Executive Vice President, Sotheby’s
“Thank you so much for the stunning portrait! It is truly an exceptional work of art and a very accurate and personal rendering of who I am.”
David Wheeler, Senior Advisor, former Chairman of the EMEA Media & Telecoms Group, and former Co-Chairman of the European Investment Banking Committee, Credit Suisse, London
“Your work is really beautiful.”
Reed Krakoff, Chief Artistic Officer, Tiffany
“I particularly like your portrait of Laurence Graff.”
Oliver Barker, Chairman, Sotheby’s Europe, Principal Auctioneer
“Your portrait of The Queen is radiant.”
Reverend Dr. James Hawkey, Chaplain to Her Majesty The Queen and Canon Theologian of Westminster Abbey
“It is our pleasure to shine a spotlight on your beautiful work.”
Daphne Nikolopoulos, Editor-in-Chief, Palm Beach Illustrated
“The portrait you did of me is awesome.”
Nacho Figueras, renowned Argentinian polo player and Ralph Lauren model
“Congratulations on the great work you are doing!”
Thomas Bouillonnec, President and CEO Americas, Graff Diamonds
“Your style (or styles) reminds me of artists I admire who have a similar freshness, openness, and spontaneous brushwork.”
Gloria Groom, Chair of European Painting and Sculpture, Art Institute of Chicago
“Your portraits are beautiful. I love your work!”
David Lauren, Executive Vice President of Global Advertising, Marketing, and Corporate Communications, Ralph Lauren
“Your work is simply breathtaking.”
Dr. Frances Fergusson, President Emerita, Vassar College and former Chair, Harvard Board of Overseers
“Thank you for bringing such energy and joy to a normally staid genre.”
Dr. Jonathan Chenette, Dean of the Faculty, Vassar College (on the official presidential portrait of Dr. Fergusson)
“This portrait shows that the art of portraiture is not dead.”
Anonymous (on the official presidential portrait of Dr. Fergusson)
“I just wanted to thank you for the beautiful portrait that you painted for Princeton Magazine’s October 2015 cover. It was a special delight for me to see it, and it made for a wonderfully unique cover image.”
President Amy Gutmann, the University of Pennsylvania
“I am astonished by what you have achieved.”
Benjamin Heller, renowned art collector and dealer, discoverer of Rothko, Newman, and Still
“Your work is quite stunning, and I know it, along with your advice, will be of great interest to our readers.”
Cristin Marandino, Editor-in-Chief, Greenwich Magazine
“Your work is fabulous.”
Cindi Cook, Features Editor, New York Cottages & Gardens and Hamptons Cottages & Gardens