Art
RANDALL LAGRO (1958-) “Ascended” Monotype Print
Original monotype print by American artist Randall LaGro (1958-) depicts a figure floating in space against washed out ink tones, hints of telephone poles, archways, and a bird ever so faintly tucked into the image. LaGro often begins an artwork by completely abstract methods, working quickly and without judgment to let the image dictate its own existence, with the one-off monotype method of printmaking serving this purpose wonderfully. An arrestingly beautiful image, this monotype is housed in a distressed wooden frame and is signed in the lower right hand corner of the paper by the artist.
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RANDALL LAGRO (1958-) “A Vast Intimacy” Original Acrylic Painting
Original acrylic painting by American artist Randall LaGro (1958-) depicts a haunting image of a birdlike figure crowned by an angelic face that is nestled against washy, sepia tones of fleeting color. LaGro often begins a painting by completely abstract methods, working quickly and without judgment to let the image dictate its own existence. An arrestingly beautiful image of the macabre variety, this original painting is housed in a distressed wooden frame and is signed in the lower left hand corner by the artist.
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SID CHAFETZ “Sholem Aleichem” Artist Proof Woodcut
Original artist proof woodcut by Columbus-based printmaker Sid Chafetz depicts the portrait of Yiddish playwright and author Sholem Aleichem (1859-1916). A sullen image befit to Chafetz’s unmistakable, expressive touch, Aleichem’s eyes are locked with the viewer’s, creating an image of intrigue and mystery. Matted and housed in a modern frame, this original woodcut is titled and signed by Chafetz along the bottom of the print.
About the Artist:
Sid Chafetz (1922-2013) was an artist and professor based in Columbus, Ohio. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, he attended Rhode Island School of Design before being drafted into the US Army in 1942. He returned after his service and graduated in 1947. He continued his education in France at L’Ecole Americaine des Beaux-Arts and the Acadãmie Julian, alongside artists Fernand Lãger and Stanley W. Hayter. Chafetz would then teach at The Ohio State University beginning in 1948, and was an active part of developing the printmaking program within the Department of Art. He retired from teaching in 1982 to focus on his own art. Deeply satirical with beliefs, his works bear a haunting style laden with politics, education, and literature.
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KENNETH BECKER “Cherub Mosaic” Photograph on Paper
Original photograph on paper by American artist Kenneth Becker depicts an intriguing mosaic composition of stone cherubs, resulting in a highly contemporary image. Becker arranges the sculpted faces of the stone cherubs to create geometric patterns, treating the composition more as an minimalist, abstract or Op art piece. Housed in an ornate frame with matching, carved cherubs, this photographic mosaic is dated to 1993 and is signed with Becker’s initials in the lower right hand corner of the image.
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LEV MESHBERG (1933-2007) “Still Life with Fish” Original Oil on Canvas
Original oil on canvas painting by Soviet-American painter Lev Meshberg (1933-2007) depicts a quiet still life of two fish against a soft background of neutral gray and white tones. A painter whose work often dwelled on the autobiographical, Meshberg’s paintings display a unique touch, with heavy impasto paint being treated delicately to craft textured, yet detailed images. Dated to 1979 and housed in a wood frame, this small oil painting is signed in the lower right hand corner of the canvas by the artist
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BERNICE KOFF “Les Vins de Perrier Jouet” Original Mixed Media
Original mixed media painting by North Carolina-based artist Bernice Koff depicts an array of wine bottles in green, creating a colorful, vitalic still life. This charming still life is crafted from paint and wine bottle labels in a style that hearkens back to the early modernist paintings, and is sure to delight collectors of all backgrounds. Housed in a textured wood frame, this original mixed media is unsigned by the artist.
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JENNIFER SHEARS Original Oil Landscape on Canvas
Original oil on canvas by New York-born painter Jennifer Shears depicts a contemporary landscape of an open field against a dramatic sky of white clouds. Treated with an exquisite touch, Shears' work blends color and light in a manner befitting high end galleries and museums. Mounted on the original canvas stretchers, this original painting is unsigned by the artist.
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WASSILY KANDINSKY (1866-1944) “Circuit” Original Lithograph on Handmade Paper
Original lithograph on handmade paper by renowned Russian artist Wassily Kandinksy (1866-1944) depicts an abstracted composition of split planes and geometric forms. Generally regarded as the pioneer for abstraction in western art, Kandinsky’s work continues to be viewed favorably by museum curators and art historians for its expressive quality and masterful color treatments. Matted and housed in a handsome wooden frame, this original lithograph is sourced from an edition of 150, and is plate signed in the lower left hand corner of the print by the artist.
About the Artist:
Wassily Kandinsky was born in Moscow on December 16, 1866 to musical parents Lidia Ticheeva and Vasily Silvestrovich Kandinsky, a tea merchant. When Kandinsky was 5 years old, his parents divorced, and he moved to Odessa, where he learned to play the piano and cello in grammar school, studying drawing with a coach at this time as well. Although originally following his family’s wishes to study law, Kandinsky abandoned this career path after viewing an exhibition of French Impressionist paintings in Moscow, moving to Munich to pursue art full-time. Accepted into the prestigious Munich Academy of Art, Kandinsky’s studies were largely self-directed and after mastering traditional techniques of color and form, he set off on creating the more expressive, emotive works that would cement his legacy. Both world wars interfered with Kandinsky’s later career, and although he had achieved German citizenship, the Nazi regime labeled his work among the “degenerative arts”, with 57 of his works being confiscated. Fleeing to Neuilly-sur-Seine after Germany invaded France, Kandinsky lived a secluded life before dying in 1944 at the age of 77. Considered one of the pioneers of abstract art in the western art circles, Kandinsky continues to be a controversial and highly sought-out artist into the 21st century.
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WASSILY KANDINSKY (1866-1944) “Composition X” Original Lithograph on Handmade Paper
Original lithograph on handmade paper by renowned Russian artist Wassily Kandinksy (1866-1944) depicts an abstracted composition of split planes and geometric forms. Generally regarded as the pioneer for abstraction in western art, Kandinsky’s work continues to be viewed favorably by museum curators and art historians for its expressive quality and masterful color treatments. Matted and housed in a handsome wooden frame, this original lithograph is dated to 1939 and sourced from an edition of 150. Unsigned by Kandinsky, this print still displays his unmistakable touch.
About the Artist:
Wassily Kandinsky was born in Moscow on December 16, 1866 to musical parents Lidia Ticheeva and Vasily Silvestrovich Kandinsky, a tea merchant. When Kandinsky was 5 years old, his parents divorced, and he moved to Odessa, where he learned to play the piano and cello in grammar school, studying drawing with a coach at this time as well. Although originally following his family’s wishes to study law, Kandinsky abandoned this career path after viewing an exhibition of French Impressionist paintings in Moscow, moving to Munich to pursue art full-time. Accepted into the prestigious Munich Academy of Art, Kandinsky’s studies were largely self-directed and after mastering traditional techniques of color and form, he set off on creating the more expressive, emotive works that would cement his legacy. Both world wars interfered with Kandinsky’s later career, and although he had achieved German citizenship, the Nazi regime labeled his work among the “degenerative arts”, with 57 of his works being confiscated. Fleeing to Neuilly-sur-Seine after Germany invaded France, Kandinsky lived a secluded life before dying in 1944 at the age of 77. Considered one of the pioneers of abstract art in the western art circles, Kandinsky continues to be a controversial and highly sought-out artist into the 21st century.
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Antiqued Mirror Map of Paris
This moody piece of wall décor from Elm and Iron features 16 square mirrors with an antiqued finish, backing a detailed map of Paris, France. The map is loaded with fine, antique details that creates a wonderful blend of old and new.
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36”x 48” Handmade Crewel Work on White Wool with Bird and Flowers
LEE REYNOLDS “Barren Tree” Original Oil on Canvas
This large, original oil on canvas painting by the studio of American artist Lee Reynolds depicts a barren tree against a warm ivory background, suggesting a setting sun on an overcast day. Reynolds founded his Vanguard Studio in Beverly Hills, California in 1964 to make oil paintings an attainable decoration for the American home and this large, original oil painting from the Vanguard Studio serves as a perfect piece to decorate the home or to start an art collection with. Painted in heavy impasto, this painting is framed in black and signed by the artist in the upper left hand corner of the painting.
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