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William Blake – Gay’s Fables

The fine lines on the floor and walls in this humorous little work compliment the groomed texture of the busy monkeys preparing to service t... Read more »

William Blake – Gay’s Fables
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C. W. Sharpe – The Tempest

This delicious 19th century engraving by C. W. Sharpe was found in a backwoods antique store hidden in-between pages of old newspapers and f... Read more »

C. W. Sharpe – The Tempest
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M. Brown – Untitled

An energetic and emotional portrayal of a young man painfully struggling from the mental anguish of a love relationship gone bad, loss of a ... Read more »

M. Brown – Untitled
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1st – 3rd Century Gandharan Buddha Head

A contemplative Gandharan Buddha head mounted on wood by none other than actor, art collector Vincent Price in the 1950's. This example show... Read more »

1st – 3rd Century Gandharan Buddha Head
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Emigdio Vasquez – Early Morning at OVC

February 22nd, 2008 by admin

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Emigdio Vasquez – Early Morning at OVC

This painting conveys the feeling that regardless of family problems, job difficulties or social pressures, this is a time of tranquility to be savored in the crisp morning hours of a new day. Peace shared between brothers, void of pretense. A few precious moments appreciated simply for what they were—a chance to be free.

Rick Wedel – Domestic Composition No. 1

January 21st, 2008 by Mike

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Rick Wedel – Domestic Composition No. 1

Executed in oil on the rough side of a Masonite canvas, Wedel depicts the underlying tension and daily monotony that can erode and eventually destroy a relationship if we so carelessly allow it to happen.

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec – Aristide Bruant

December 4th, 2007 by Mike

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Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec – Aristide Bruant

At first glance the image was unmistakably Lautrec, “Just more wallpaper,” I thought. I noticed some foxing along the sun bleached margins which often indicates aging (and poor care) and prompted me to take a closer look.

Milford Zornes – The Couple

November 20th, 2007 by Mike

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Milford Zornes – The Couple

One cannot collect art in Southern California without owning a Milford Zornes–and that’s the law! A true local icon who, along with Millard Sheets and other pioneering artists, lead the California Style watercolor movement in the 1920’s.

October 28th, 2007 by Mike

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Rembrandt – Prodigal Son & Academical Figures

I imagine everyone would like to own a Rembrandt, and this is as close to one (or two) as I may ever get (other than at a museum). But these restrikes serve as an example of how NOT to collect fine art.

September 21st, 2007 by Mike

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George Gibson – Tomasini Ranch

I’ve always been a sucker for a good pencil or charcoal drawing. This one is by California artist George Gibson who was the director of the scene department at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios for such films as “The Wizard of Oz,” “Brigadoon” and “Oklahoma.”

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