Comments on: Rembrandt – Prodigal Son & Academical Figures

By: d.brownell

d.brownell — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:31:32 +0000

Thank you. Your research came up second in my web search,
and was exactly what I needed.
My Rembrandt search began on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills,
where a reputable dealer had a tiny, late struck etching
for about $5000. Great, so its not going to make any headlines but it is a masterpiece to me. Months went by
and my search for that kind of money seemed distant,but here was another dealer, this time in The Forum at Ceasars Palace in Las Vegas. Giant alarms went off, this must be the
turnip gallery for all tourists, but it was represented as
a purchase of a collection from an estate sale where the
sales force didn’t really know the values. After a couple
hours of soul searching and phone calls, a copy of “the windmill” was mine for $1900.
Like the head lopper, in walked Amand Durand a few months
later. It was available to for the low low price of $210, plus a trip to the Hobby Lobby for a nice frame. Caveat Emptor.
Let the buyer beware.

By: Marilyn Klevit

Marilyn Klevit — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:39:25 +0000

I just read your article and can fully understand how you felt. I have been an art dealer for years on the East coast. I’ve quite happily sold the Rembrandt-Durand
etchings to my clients. Your story is NOT my story. Seems someone left out Adam Barth who was most important in the mystery of the Rembrandt plates and what happened to the plates after Bath died. The selections you have are “reproductions”;however they were not created in the same vein as some of our current printing methods; i.e. giclees. At least the etchings were hand pulled. Today, we push a button, the computer prints on a canvas, and the artist can’t wait to sign his name. Every generation has their art story. The Durands have given art lovers a great deal of pleasure and are worth the money at what ever level they are purchased. Enjoy art!!!!!

By: Vera Dennen

Vera Dennen — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:25:10 +0000

Thank you for leading me to this article written by yourself. I enjoyed reading it.

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 06 May 2008 02:02:32 +0000

Thanks, EA for such warm comments. It helps make it all worthwhile.

Mike-

By: eleftheria akyildiz

eleftheria akyildiz — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:40:39 +0000

Your passion for Art is really a very exciting inner journey. The more I read about your exciting escapades I can see there is a constant flirtation with Finbe Art that I know will never die in you. You have a tall Spirit that towers over much ugliness in this world. You have inspired me to take up one of my old passions again. Thank you.

By: R1986

R1986 — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:07:46 +0000

I would rather have known that they were reproductions as well because it really does give the honesty of the work to the viewer. I don’t think that the pieces are ‘cheapened’ in any way by the fact that they aren’t true Rembrandt creations but rather instead it’s great to see such a detailed reproduction. Great story as well.

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 03:13:39 +0000

I’m always glad to find out the true nature of an art work and these are no exception. They are beautiful in every regard. I’m glad to have them, but if I ever go for another Rembrandt it will have to be a lifetime etching. Only problem is that it may not happen in MY lifetime!

By: brandon05

brandon05 — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 23:40:32 +0000

What a story. Are you glad in the end that you found out that they were reproductions or would you rather have not known? No matter how you look at it they are really good reproductions.

By: Emigdio Vasquez - Early Morning at OVC | Fine Art at Home

Emigdio Vasquez - Early Morning at OVC | Fine Art at Home — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 23:35:16 +0000

[...] Emigdio’s work epitomizes those same people we see around us every day. In Rembrandt’s etching, “Two Male Models, One Standing,” the two figures look at us as they looked at Rembrandt while he so expertly and touchingly [...]

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:01:25 +0000

David,

I have to agree with your statement about Blake’s spirituality. I can’t think of many 19th century artists that thought, wrote and painted as spiritual as him. On his deathbed he briefly regained his composure and sang praises about what he saw in heaven just before he passed.

I recall having the chance to purchase several of his original etchings from an online print merchant (now defunct) years ago. I still see them occasionally on eBay for a decent price.

Thanks for your comments, and keep looking!

Mike-

By: David

David — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:44:46 +0000

Interesting story. I don’t know much about paintings but enjoy looking at them here in Richmond at the art museum. I will never forget the time I went to see an exhibition of William Blake’s work.
It was a spiritual experience. I just had a hard time believing that these wonderful paintings and drawings were in front of me.