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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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August 14th, 2007 by Mike

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Salvator Rosa – Two Warriors

I’m still awestruck whenever I view this piece, and I enjoy the simple routine of quietly removing it from its protective sleeve and holding it in my gloved fingers while looking closely at its fine detail under a bright light.

July 7th, 2007 by Mike

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Alice Beamish – Studio Corner

Here’s a wonderful little find from a small antique store in Orange, California. It measures only 9″ x 9″ and is painted on canvas. I love the simplicity of the composition and her choice of coloring. The frame sets it off perfectly.

June 3rd, 2007 by Mike

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Raymond Sipos – Sheltered Cove & California Desert

I then brought their attention to a very realistic original landscape that I couldn’t turn away from by a local artist I’d never heard of–Raymond Sipos. His brush strokes seem to illuminate from what I thought was canvas to create a light of their own. A beautiful panorama of color and subtle highlights reminded me so much of the California coastline I had been in love with all of my life.

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