How do you describe success? Aida Garrity: For me success has come in different ways. I feel that I have been successful on working hard to improve my art over the years. This has been validated by the acceptance of my art into national shows and by my collectors’ acquisition of my paintings for them to enjoy in their homes with family and friends. It gives me a great joy to see their faces of joy and admiration when they receive the paintings.
How do you find inspiration? Aida Garrity: I find my inspiration in the wonders of life and beauty, capturing individual personalities, moods and emotions. I like the challenge of crafting a composition that evokes emotion and transmits a story to the viewer. I also cultivate my creativity by painting plein air with friends in different areas of the country and by travelling internationally with different groups of artists. I am also experiencing the use of other media like gouache and watercolor which I mainly used in my studies due to their practicality when I am painting away from my studio.
The final lot has closed on Christie’s summer edit of Classic Week in London, bringing the combined total for the series of ten live and online art auction sales to $82,299,019. with highlights including:
Lucas Cranach the Elder’s The Nymph of the Spring
The one-of-one ‘Ionic Original’ disc of Bob Dylan’s first new studio recording of “Blowin’ In The Wind” since 1962
An Egyptian limestone group statue for Mehernefer and his son
LUCAS CRANACH THE ELDER (KRONACH 1472-1553 WEIMAR) The Nymph of the Spring signed with the artist’s device of a serpent with wings folded (centre right, on the tree) oil on panel 32 1⁄4 x 47 3⁄8 in. (82.1 x 120.5 cm.) inscribed ‘FONTIS NYMPHA SACRI SOMNVM NE / RVMPE QVIESCO’ (upper left)
More from Christie’s:
This marquee sale series attracted bidders from 49 countries, with 67% of all buyers coming from EMEA; 24% of all new registrants were millennials. 13 new auction records were established (9 for the artist; 4 for the medium).
The top lots of the London sales series were Lucas Cranach the Elder’s The Nymph of the Spring, from the collection of Cecil & Hilda Lewis, which achieved a new record for the artist, selling for £9,449,500 / $11,282,703 / €11,055,915 in the Old Masters Evening Sale (estimate: £6,000,000-8,000,000) and an Egyptian Limestone Group Statue for Mehernefer and his Son, dated to the Old Kingdom, mid-late 5th Dynasty, circa 2400-2300 B.C which achieved £6,014,500 / $7,181,313 / €7,036,965 in The Exceptional Sale (estimate on request).
Further highlights included Bob Dylan’s first new studio recording of “Blowin’ in the Wind” since 1962, from a special session with multi-Grammy winning producer T Bone Burnett, on the recently announced groundbreaking ‘Ionic Original’ disc which sold for £1,482,000 / $1,769,508 / €1,733,940, resetting the value of music (estimate: £600,000-1,000,000).
These results build on the exceptional prices already achieved at Christie’s throughout 2022 to date across the equivalent sale categories, highlighted by the record price for the Michelangelo drawing in Paris, the Collection of Hubert de Givenchy, Le Grand Style: An apartment on the Quai d’Orsay designed by Alberto Pinto, among many others.
Art Auction Results – Records Set Include:
World Auction Record for the Artist, Old Masters Evening Sale, July 7
LUCAS CRANACH THE ELDER (KRONACH 1472-1553 WEIMAR)
The Nymph of the Spring
oil on panel
32 1⁄4 x 47 3⁄8 in. (82.1 x 120.5 cm.)
inscribed ‘FONTIS NYMPHA SACRI SOMNVM NE / RVMPE QVIESCO’ (upper left)
Estimate: £6,000,000 – 8,000,000
Sold for: £9,449,500
JACOB VAN RUISDAEL (HAARLEM 1628⁄1629-1682 AMSTERDAM)
A wooded landscape with a man and two dogs on a path, a cottage beyond
oil on panel
20 1⁄2 x 26 3⁄4 in. (52 x 67.8 cm.)
Estimate: £1,000,000 – 1,500,000
Price realised: £3,402,000
JAN JANSZ. DEN UYL I (KAMPEN 1595-1639 AMSTERDAM)
Pewter jug and silver tazza on a table
signed with the artist’s owl device (lower centre, on the table cloth) and dated ‘1633’ (centre left, on the jug)
oil on panel
35 5⁄8 × 28 1⁄4 in. (90.4 x 71.7 cm.)
Estimate: £2,500,000 – 3,500,000
Price realised: £3,162,000
PIETRO BELLOTTI (VENICE 1725-1804/1805 TOULOUSE?)
Venice with the Punta della Dogana, looking East towards the Doge’s Palace; and Venice with the Grand Canal, S. Geremia and the entrance to the Cannaregio
oil on canvas
27 1⁄2 x 35 1⁄4 in. (69.8 x 89.5 cm.)
(2)a pair
Estimate: £150,000 – 250,000
Price realised: £428,400
ANTON RAPHAEL MENGS (AUSSIG 1728-1779 ROME)
Portrait of Friedrich Christian, Prince of Saxony (1722-1763), three-quarter-length, in armour, with an ermine lined mantle and the sash and star of the Order of the White Eagle
oil on canvas, unlined
61 1⁄4 x 43 1⁄4 in. (155.7 x 110.8 cm.)
Estimate: £100,000 – 150,000
Price Realised: £478,800
The Isabel Goldsmith Collection: Selected Pre-Raphaelite and Symbolist Art, June 30 – July 14:
HENRY RYLAND (1856-1924)
The guarded flame
signed ‘H.RYLAND’ (lower right)
pencil, watercolour and bodycolour heightened with gum arabic on paper laid on panel 20 1⁄8 x 11 7⁄8 in. (51 x 30.2 cm.)
in a tabernacle frame
Estimate £20,000 – 30,000
Price Realised £63,000
“The Guarded Flame” by Henry Ryland (1856-1924)
MARTHA DARLEY MUTRIE (1824-1885)
Wild flowers at the corner of a cornfield
signed with initials ‘MDM’ (lower right)
oil on canvas
32 x 25 1⁄4 in. (81.5 x 64.1 cm.)
Estimate £30,000 – 50,000
Price Realised £50,400
British and European Art, June 30 – July 15:
ALBERT THOMAS JARVIS GILBERT (BRITISH, 1876-1927)
Reading in the Shade
signed ‘GILBERT’ (lower right)
oil on canvas
16 1⁄8 x 20 1⁄8 in. (41 x 51 cm.)
Estimate £5,000 – 8,000
Price Realised £18,900
GEORGE R. CHAPMAN (BRITISH, fl. 1863-1874)
The Golden Witch
signed with monogram and dated ‘1867’ (lower right), and further signed and inscribed ‘No. 2 “The Golden Witch”/for 88/ By Geo:R Chapman 50 Green Street/ Grosvenor Square. W.’ (on an artist’s label attached to the reverse)
oil on canvas
28 1⁄8 x 21 1⁄8 in. (72.4 x 53.7 cm.)
Estimate £15,000 – 25,000
Price Realised £30,240
World Auction Record for the Medium by the Artist:
Old Masters Evening Sale, July 7:
REMBRANDT HARMENSZ. VAN RIJN (LEIDEN 1606-1669 AMSTERDAM)
Christ crucified between two Thieves: ‘The Three Crosses’
drypoint, 1653, on laid paper, watermark Strasbourg Bend (Hinterding D.a.b.), a very fine impression of this highly important subject, the very rare third state (of five), printing with rich burr and a warm, selectively wiped plate-tone, with thread margins on all sides
Plate 386 x 450 mm.
Sheet 388 x 453 mm.
Estimate £800,000 – 1,200,000
Price Realized £1,482,000
Second-highest Price at Auction for a Print by the Artist
Second-highest Price for any Old Master Print Sold at Auction
The Isabel Goldsmith Collection: Selected Pre-Raphaelite and Symbolist Art, June 30 – July 14
JOHN BANTING (1902-1972)
Figure with Heart
signed with initials and dated ‘JB/1930’ (lower left)
oil on canvas
17 x 21 in. (43.2 x 53.3 cm.)
Painted in 1930
Estimate £8,000 – 12,000
Price Realised £27,720
World Auction Record for a Painting by the Artist
FERNAND KHNOPFF (BELGIAN, 1858-1921)
La Médusa endormie
Estimate £200,000 – 300,000
Price Realised £352,800
World Auction Record for a Work on Paper by the Artist
Valuable Books and Manuscripts, 13 July
CHARLES ROBERT DARWIN (1809-1882) AND ALFRED RUSSEL WALLACE (1823-1913)
‘On the Tendency of Species to form Varieties.’ In: Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society, Vol. III, No. 9. London: 1858.
Estimate: £15,000 – 20,000
Price realised: £315,000
A World Auction Record for Darwin and Wallace’s ‘On the Tendency of Species to form Varieties’
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Michele Byrne, “Fifth Avenue Shopping”, oil, 48 x 36 in, 2022, Manhattan, available at Reinert Fine Art, Charleston, SC
Michele Byrne: Michele Byrne captures the culture and energy of a city in her impressionistic paintings. Full of life, passion and movement, her figures tell a story. Whether Manhattan, Indianapolis, or most recently Santa Fe, where she now resides, you will find her out on the streets painting plein air. From these studies she returns back to her studio to create larger pieces.
In September she’ll be plein air painting in Paris & teaching in Tuscany.
Michele Byrne, “City Blues”, oil, 28 x 22 in, 2021, Indianapolis, available at James R. Ross Fine Art, Indianapolis, INMichele Byrne, “Monsoon Monday”, oil, 30 x 30 in, 2022, Santa Fe, NM, available at Acosta-Strong Fine Art, Santa Fe, NM
George A. Gonzalez, “Candy Cupboard,” oil/canvas, 30 x 24 in
George A. Gonzalez: This painting has been part of several shows including the upcoming show at Arcadia Contemporary, NY, NY, “Five And Under”, Aug. 11 through Sept 1, 2022. Candy pieces have become one of my favorite subjects to paint, along with paintings that include marbles. I love the different textures and colors within each candy or marble.
George A. Gonzalez, “Fragile! Glass,” oil/panel, 12” x 12 x .75 in, Available through the artistGeorge A. Gonzalez, “Gumballs In Glass”, oil/panel, 10 x 8 in, Available through The Sinclair Gallery https://www.thesinclairgallery.com/
Barb Walker, “Catching Up”, oil on linen, 11 x 14 in, Accepted into the American Impressionist Society 2022 National Juried Exhibition at Mary Williams Fine Arts in Boulder, Colorado, September 15 – October 22, 2022 (303)-938-1588
Barb Walker: Catching Up was painted from an image I took while sitting on a beach in Maine in 2021, just as COVID restrictions had been lifted. I could only imagine all the catching up these gals had to do.
The coast of Maine has a deep hold on me. We try to get to Maine for a brief visit each year; taking lots of pictures, long walks, and sketches to bring back to the easel.
Barb Walker, “Walk to the Sea”, oil on linen, 9 x 12 in, Available at Northlight Gallery, Kennebunkport, Maine (207) 251-1889Barb Walker, “Golden Day”, oil on linen, 11 x 14 in, Available at Camden Falls Gallery, Camden, Maine (207) 470-7027
Peter Swift, “Egg and Eight Ropes”, acrylic on canvas, 48 x 48 in, 2021
Peter Swift: My style is unique because it combines two distinct elements: classical realistic still-life painting and symmetrical design. I have coined the phrase “Symmetrical Realism” to describe my work.
Most of my work features circles, because I believe that the human brain has a deep psychological connection to circles. The circle is a fundamental symbol in many of the world’s religions because it represents harmony, unity, tranquility, completion and wholeness.
Peter Swift, “Dignity of Work – Eight Wrenches”, acrylic on canvas, 48 x 48 in, 2022Peter Swift, “Dignity of Work – Wood Screws”, acrylic on canvas, 48 x 48 in, 2022
Icons – A Solo Show of New Western Paintings by S.M. Chavez
Acosta Strong Fine Art
Santa Fe, New Mexico acostastrong.com
August 8-22, 2022
S.M. Chavez, “Thick-Skinned (Serenity),” oil on canvas, 48 x 48 in.
“I’m proud to present rising star Sean Michael Chavez, his first two shows with us completely sold out. I’m excited to see what this new show brings”, said Carlos Acosta, gallery owner. “Sean paints our culture, heritage and scenic beauty, basically paints what he knows, feels and lives. He’s bringing to new light our Mexican Vaqueros, the original western cowboys, who tend to be underrepresented in the art market.”
S.M. Chavez, “Mesa Brisa,” oil on canvas, 48 x 48 in.
More from the gallery:
With around 20 paintings both large and small planned for the show, Chavez’s newest work will further expand upon the themes and subjects that he has come to be recognized for (vaqueros, landscapes, and hollyhocks) while tightening his techniques and range of color pallets. He will be taking his new work to a new level.
S.M. Chavez, painting title pending, oil on canvas, 48 x 36 in.
“This show will be bigger and better than the last, with a few surprises in store”, said S.M. Chavez about his new show, which will further reinforce his distinctive style and strong design aesthetic within the contemporary western genre.
S.M. Chavez, “Hollyhock with Landscape,” oil on canvas, 60 x 48 in.
Chavez’s recent success includes accolades from both regional (New Mexico Magazine) and national publications (Western Art Collector, Southwest Art), invitations to national exhibitions (Coors Western Art) and Museums (National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum).
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On View: Moments in Time with Joe Gyurcsak
Hagan Fine Art
Charleston, South Carolina HaganFineArt.com
Through August 31, 2022
View 15 new original oil paintings that explore the artist’s connection with his surroundings:
Joe Gyurcsak, “Above the Farm,” oil, 12 x 16 in.Joe Gyurcsak, “New Years Eve,” oil, 12 x 12 in.Joe Gyurcsak, “Southern Light,” oil, 12 x 12 in.Joe Gyurcsak, “Cherry Point Seafood,” acrylic, 6 x 16 in.Joe Gyurcsak, “Cherry Point,” oil, 9 x 12 in.Joe Gyurcsak, “Jim’s Garage,” oil, 14 x 16 in.Joe Gyurcsak, “Charleston Charm II,” oil, 12 x 16 in.Joe Gyurcsak, “Frannie and the Fox,” acrylic, 12 x 16 in.Joe Gyurcsak, “Meet Me at Moe’s,” oil, 6 x 14 in.Joe Gyurcsak, “The Piano,” oil, 9 x 12 in.Joe Gyurcsak, “Early Spring,” acrylic, 8 x 10 in.Joe Gyurcsak, “Country Kitchen,” acrylic, 12 x 16 in.Joe Gyurcsak, “Morning Light Streams,” oil, 9 x 12 in.Joe Gyurcsak, “Carnival III,” acrylic, 10 x 20 in.Joe Gyurcsak, “Carnival IV,” acrylic, 10 x 20 in.
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Plein air artist Kim Lordier painting on location in Monterey, California.
Rieser Fine Art has announced “Kim Lordier: Illuminated Impressions – A Visual Journey,” featuring a new collection of plein air and studio pastel paintings focusing on the California and Monterey Coast.
From the organizers:
Jim Rieser is honored to exhibit this collection as he celebrates the gallery’s 25th Anniversary. Representing Historical and Contemporary landscape artists, Rieser invited Lordier to join his gallery in 2006. Quickly becoming a top selling artist, Lordier continues to bring a fresh view of the California Coastal scene with her 8th Solo Show at Rieser Fine Art.
Lordier says about her medium and new work, “It’s just pure pigment. Pastel. But through an artists’ lens, pure pigment becomes a visual impression upon a flat surface. When passion, paint and perspective combine… the effort becomes effortless. Whisked away to a remembered place or striking a chord in your heart, this collection is about color and light.”
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Exhibition Details:
“Kim Lordier: Illuminated Impressions – A Visual Journey”
Rieser Fine Art
Carmel, California RieserFineArt.com
August 6 – 31, 2022
Reception: August 6
An anchor piece, “Waltzing at Dusk,” was inspired by a painting trip to Monterey. A heavy rain cell, just finished soaking the ground, began to move off the coastline leaving the dramatic flash of color as the sun set.
Kim Lordier, “Waltzing at Dusk,” 2022, Pastel on Archival Board, 24 x 30 in., Studio
“Gold Lichen and Turquoise Seas” was created in the studio based off of a plein air trip to Point Lobos State Park. Lordier was captivated by the turquoise and gold theme.
Kim Lordier, “Gold Lichen and Turquoise,” 2022, Pastel on Archival Board, 20 x 26 in., Studio, based off of a plein air studyKim Lordier, Plein Air Study for Gold Lichen and Turquoise, Point Lobos, CA, 2022
Additional Pastel Paintings by Kim Lordier
Kim Lordier, “On The Threshold,” 2022, Pastel on Archival Board, 16 x 24 in., StudioKim Lordier, “Coastal Allure,” 2022, Pastel on Archival Board, 12 x 24 in., StudioKim Lordier, “Colorful Carpet,” 2022, Pastel on Archival Board, 12 x 12 in., Plein Air
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As part of our effort to continue to help artists and art galleries thrive, we’re proud to bring you this week’s “Virtual Gallery Walk.” Browse the artwork below and click the image itself to learn more about it, including how to contact the gallery.
Reds & Blue, J. R. Smith, pastel, 16 x 12 in; Anderson Fine Art GalleryMy Mill, Louis Aston Knight (1873 – 1948), oil on canvas, 18 1/2 x 21 1/2 in, Signed and inscribed Paris; Rehs Galleries, Inc.Strawberry Shortcake, Beth Sistrunk (Born 1978), acrylic and oil on panel, 6 x 6 in, Signed; Rehs ContemporaryWaiting Game, Susie Chisholm, Bronze, 21 x 12 x 7 in; Susie Chisholm
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