Art
KAREN ROSS Original Watercolor on Paper
Original watercolor on paper by California-born artist Karen Ross depicts an abstracted amalgamation of primary colors and black values. Rooted in the desire to depict pure emotion, Ross’ diverse work harkens back to the surrealist abstractions of Joan Miró and André Masson, crafting a work that is sure to feel at home in the collection of sophisticated curators. Housed in a sleek metallic frame, this original watercolor is initialed by Ross in the lower right corner of the paper.
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PAULA CRANE (1945-) “Evening Prism III” Artist Proof Print
This artist proof print by American artist Paula Crane (1945-) depicts a treeline warped by a magnificent color gradient. Crane’s attention to detail benefits this more commonplace subject greatly, turning the trees and sky into an almost otherworldly, ethereal environment. Housed in a rose gold frame, this print is signed and numbered 12/30 by the artist at the bottom of the paper.
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MICHAEL GARMAN (1938-2022) “Brick Facade with Cat in Window” Diorama
This diorama by renowned Colorado-based artist Michael Garman (1938-2022) consists of a brick facade, with a female figure and cat peering out of a window. Garman’s work made him a local legend in Colorado Springs, with his sculptures intending to capture a moment frozen in time, such as the humorous scene depicted in this diorama. Housed in a wooden display frame with glass front, this original sculpture is signed and dated by Garman in the lower right hand corner of the diorama.
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ROBERT MARTIN (1918-1998) “Portrait of a Woman” Original Oil on Canvas
Original oil on canvas by Ohio-based artist Robert Martin (1918-1998) depicts the portrait of a woman against an ethereal background of swirling pastel tones. The female figure’s beehive hairdo and timely clothing suggests the age of this painting, giving the viewer a glimpse into a not-so-distant past. Housed in an ornate gold frame, this painting is signed by Martin in the lower right corner of the canvas.
About the Artist:
Robert Martin (1918-1998) was born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised by his grandmother. His grandmother, having grown up in the Victorian Era, is responsible for the period’s influence on his early works. Martin studied the painting from books of the masters, old and new. He worked from life, enjoying the process and interaction that was created. In the 1980s, he began working from photographs with his series of Victorian Village scenes. An ever-learning student, his work has distinctly different decades reflecting his progress and interests. Persisting was his use of oil on canvas, despite his training in other mediums. His poetic soul was evident in his philosophy as an artist.
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ROBERT MARTIN (1918-1998) “Floral Still Life” Original Oil on Canvas
Original oil on canvas by Ohio-based artist Robert Martin (1918-1998) depicts a floral still life on a table. This painting is dated to June 1973 and was softly painted with vibrant colors that have faded for a touch of antiquity. Mounted on the original stretcher bars, this unframed canvas is signed by Martin in the lower right corner of the painting.
About the Artist:
Robert Martin (1918-1998) was born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised by his grandmother. His grandmother, having grown up in the Victorian Era, is responsible for the period’s influence on his early works. Martin studied the painting from books of the masters, old and new. He worked from life, enjoying the process and interaction that was created. In the 1980s, he began working from photographs with his series of Victorian Village scenes. An ever-learning student, his work has distinctly different decades reflecting his progress and interests. Persisting was his use of oil on canvas, despite his training in other mediums. His poetic soul was evident in his philosophy as an artist.
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ROBERT MARTIN (1918-1998) “Portrait of a Young Boy” Original Oil on Canvas
Original oil on canvas by Ohio-based artist Robert Martin (1918-1998) depicts the portrait of a boy against a background of blues and greens. Dressed in a red blazer and green tie, the boy holds a toy horse and carriage against him and offers a timely depiction of bygone youth. Framed in gold, this painting is unsigned by Martin.
About the Artist:
Robert Martin (1918-1998) was born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised by his grandmother. His grandmother, having grown up in the Victorian Era, is responsible for the period’s influence on his early works. Martin studied the painting from books of the masters, old and new. He worked from life, enjoying the process and interaction that was created. In the 1980s, he began working from photographs with his series of Victorian Village scenes. An ever-learning student, his work has distinctly different decades reflecting his progress and interests. Persisting was his use of oil on canvas, despite his training in other mediums. His poetic soul was evident in his philosophy as an artist.
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ROBERT MARTIN (1918-1998) “Talking Pair in Windsor Chair” Original Oil on Canvas
Original oil on canvas by Ohio-based artist Robert Martin (1918-1998) depicts two female figures in conversation, both seated in classic Windsor chairs. Martin’s loose brushwork makes for an ethereal setting to this image, with light spilling into a room of swirling reds and browns. Housed in a weathered frame with ornate corners, this painting is signed by Martin in the lower left hand corner of the canvas.
About the Artist:
Robert Martin (1918-1998) was born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised by his grandmother. His grandmother, having grown up in the Victorian Era, is responsible for the period’s influence on his early works. Martin studied the painting from books of the masters, old and new. He worked from life, enjoying the process and interaction that was created. In the 1980s, he began working from photographs with his series of Victorian Village scenes. An ever-learning student, his work has distinctly different decades reflecting his progress and interests. Persisting was his use of oil on canvas, despite his training in other mediums. His poetic soul was evident in his philosophy as an artist.
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After JEAN-LOUIS-ERNEST MEISSONIER “The Roadside Inn” Etching on Vellum
This etching printed after an original by French artist Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier (1815-1891) depicts a rendition on Meissonier’s 1876 print “The Roadside Inn”. Treated with magnificent skill and attention to detail, this wonderful etching is printed on vellum, adding to its antiqued appeal. Housed in a wooden frame, this reproduction etching has been illegibly signed by the unknown printmaker.
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After PAUL ADOLPHE RAJON “Shakespeare’s Petruchio” Etching on Vellum
This etching printed after an original by French artist Paul Adolphe Rajon (1843-1888) depicts a representation of Petruchio, a central character in William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. Treated with magnanimous skill and attention to detail, this wonderful etching is printed on vellum, adding to this its antiqued appeal. Housed in a wooden frame, this reproduction etching has been signed illegibly by the unknown printmaker.
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Antique MAURICE LEBLANC Bronze Sculpture
Antique bronze sculpture by 19th century French artist Maurice LeBlanc depicts the bust of a young woman dressed in ornate clothing. Treated with a gorgeous, oxidized patina, this sculpture provides a rendition on LeBlanc’s “Buste de jeune femme”, a repeating subject of which the artist made several versions of. Resting on a beautiful stone base with brass feet, this sculpture is signed in the casting by the artist on the reverse side of the bust.
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GUSTAVO NOVOA (1941-) “Unicorn Rhythm” Lithograph
Original lithograph by Chilean-born artist Gustavo Novoa (1941-) depicts a blessing of unicorns perched amongst a rocky hilltop, undulating clouds of white and blue providing a fantastical backdrop. Novoa’s images typically involve subjects of animals or jungle scenes in a contemporary, primitive style, with exhibitions and auctions providing international appeal to collectors. Housed in a modern black frame with gold detailing, this original lithograph is signed, titled, and dated by Novoa along the bottom of the printed image.
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Antique FRANCESCO MAESTOSI (1822-1883) “View of Galleries at Palazzo” Original Oil on Canvas
Large, original oil on canvas by 19th century Italian artist Francesco Maestosi (1822-1883) depicts a beautifully detailed view of a gallery within an Italian palazzo. Renowned for his meticulous interior scenes, Maestosi crafts a moment arrested in time, with large, classical paintings hung salon style on gold gilt walls. Housed in an ornate, gold frame, this original painting is faintly signed in the lower right hand corner of the canvas by the artist.
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