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Sport painter, b. 1925 - d. 2012

Paul Forster was an artist and teacher who traveled, painted and taught painting throughout the Southwest. He lived in the Kansas City area for a short time before returning to Arizona to paint his favorite subjects found only in the desert Southwest.

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      • Paul Forster (1925-2012) Oil On Board
        Jan. 13, 2024

        Paul Forster (1925-2012) Oil On Board

        Est: -

        Titled: Navajo Riders. Frame is in good condition. Frame measures approximately 28.25in x 40.25in. Image measures approximately 23.25in x 35.25in. Signed in the lower right corner. NR13036 SA

        EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
      • PAUL FORSTER SHEPHERDESS OIL ON BOARD
        Nov. 12, 2023

        PAUL FORSTER SHEPHERDESS OIL ON BOARD

        Est: -

        Paul Peter Forster (1925 - 2012) Shepherdess Oil on Board. Born Paul Peter Forster in Buffalo, New York into a strong Catholic family in 1925, he was, at the age of eight, the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association. That same year, 1933, he began studying at the Museum School with the watercolorist Robert Blair. Over the years, he has painted for many galleries including the Fenn Gallery in Santa Fe , NM, The Biltmore Galleries in Los Angeles, CA and The Trivoli Galleries in Salt Lake City, UT. He has paintings in collections at The Valley National Bank, Phoenix, AZ, the Springville Museum of Art, Springville, UT and in collections by Jane Fonda and Burt Reynolds. His works have been shown in New York, Utah, California, Texas, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Mexico, New Zealand and Tonga. Artist: Paul Forster Title: Shepherdess Medium: Oil on Board Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Left Site Measurement: 24" x 36" Keywords: Native American, Indian Artwork, Art; Ref: BD1767

        Bradford's
      • Paul Forster Oil Painting - River Pastoral Scene
        Oct. 19, 2023

        Paul Forster Oil Painting - River Pastoral Scene

        Est: $600 - $900

        Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). "River Pastoral Scene" oil on board, n.d. Signature and title on verso. A serene painting by Paul Forster entitled "River Pastorial Scene" portraying an idyllic landscape of a river meandering through the hilly countryside scattered with roaming livestock. The tranquil stream zigs and zags into the distance as rustic homes rise from the hills and plains of the background. Forster's lofty open brushstrokes combine with his sensitive use of light to convey a delightful composition in an aesthetic evocative of Impressionist painting. Size of painting: 35.1" W x 23.4" H (89.2 cm x 59.4 cm) Size of frame: 40.4" W x 28.5" H (102.6 cm x 72.4 cm) At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association in Buffalo, New York and also started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969 he left Brigham Young University to paint full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #174754

        Artemis Gallery
      • Paul Peter Forster (1925-2012) Oil On Masonite Into The Valley
        Oct. 15, 2023

        Paul Peter Forster (1925-2012) Oil On Masonite Into The Valley

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        Paul Peter Forster (1925-2012) Oil On Masonite Into The Valley. Signed lower right. Very good condition. Approx. 23.75 in. H x 35 in. W. (visible) 35 in. H x 47 in. W x 1.75 in. D. (frame) Weight lbs.

        Hughes Auctions
      • Paul Forster Painting - "Pre-Columbian Artifact"
        Sep. 29, 2023

        Paul Forster Painting - "Pre-Columbian Artifact"

        Est: $400 - $600

        **Originally Listed At $600** Paul Peter Forster (American, 1925-2012). "Pre-Columbian Artifact" oil on board, n.d. Signed in lower left corner, and again with title on verso. A vibrant painting by Paul Forster depicting a pottery fragment of a figural vessel likely from the ancient people of Veracruz, Mexico, who inhabited the region from the 3rd to 7th century CE. Delineated in lofty open brushstrokes and brilliant shades of orange with hints of red and gray, the evocative image displays the head and shoulders of a pre-Columbian deity wearing a huge, elaborate headdress in the form of a bird with outspread wings, a flared tail, and a large beak held open as though it emits a sonorous squawk as the avian head projects forward. Size: 20" W x 24" H (50.8 cm x 61 cm) At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association in Buffalo, New York and started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada and painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969, he left Brigham Young University to pursue his art full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint the environment and its inhabitants. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #173775

        Artemis Gallery
      • Paul Forster Painting - "A Time Enjoyed"
        Sep. 29, 2023

        Paul Forster Painting - "A Time Enjoyed"

        Est: $700 - $1,400

        **Originally Listed At $600** Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). "A Time Enjoyed" oil on board, n.d. Hand-signed with title on verso. A stunning painting of a village street lined with Spanish Colonial architecture as townspeople carry on their day's activities beside the facade of a magnificent cathedral. Lofty white clouds float in an azure blue sky which contrasts with the warm earthtones of the street and its edifices dotted by the vibrant hues of the townspeoples' clothing. Forster renders the scene with remarkable detail, highlighting the castellated wall of the churchyard, the figural images of the posters, the spiraling forms of the streetlights, the projecting buttresses of the buildings, and the towering, triumphal crosses that surmount each roof and pierce the tranquil sky. Size of painting: 35.25" W x 29.5" H (89.5 cm x 74.9 cm) Size of frame: 40.1" W x 34.5" H (101.9 cm x 87.6 cm) At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association in Buffalo, New York and started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada and painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969, he left Brigham Young University to pursue his art full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint the environment and its inhabitants. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #175923

        Artemis Gallery
      • Paul Forster Painting - "River Pastoral Scene"
        Sep. 29, 2023

        Paul Forster Painting - "River Pastoral Scene"

        Est: $2,000 - $3,000

        **Originally Listed At $1000** Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). "River Pastoral Scene" oil on board, n.d. Signature and title on verso. A serene painting by Paul Forster entitled "River Pastorial Scene" portraying an idyllic landscape of a river meandering through the hilly countryside scattered with roaming livestock. The tranquil stream zigs and zags into the distance as rustic homes rise from the hills and plains of the background. Forster's lofty open brushstrokes combine with his sensitive use of light to convey a delightful composition in an aesthetic evocative of Impressionist painting. Size of painting: 35.1" W x 23.4" H (89.2 cm x 59.4 cm) Size of frame: 40.4" W x 28.5" H (102.6 cm x 72.4 cm) At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association in Buffalo, New York and also started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969 he left Brigham Young University to paint full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #174754

        Artemis Gallery
      • Paul Forster Painting - "Red Bird"
        Sep. 14, 2023

        Paul Forster Painting - "Red Bird"

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). "Red Bird" acrylic on canvas board, n.d. Artist's signature with title on verso. A fascinating painting by Paul Forster, depicting a minimalist composition of a bird flying upward in front of an abstract tree. The crimson plumage of the elegant avian nicely contrasts the neutral tones of the background, while lovely hints of blue, orange, and purple outline the two-armed tree. A petite black 'hole' pierces the tree, adding further variation of Forster's composition. Size: 23.75" W x 29.75" H (60.3 cm x 75.6 cm) At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association in Buffalo, New York and started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada and painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969, he left Brigham Young University to pursue his art full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint the environment and its inhabitants. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #174459

        Artemis Gallery
      • Paul Forster Painting - "River Pastoral Scene"
        Sep. 01, 2023

        Paul Forster Painting - "River Pastoral Scene"

        Est: $1,200 - $1,800

        Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). "River Pastoral Scene" oil on board, n.d. Signature and title on verso. A serene painting by Paul Forster entitled "River Pastorial Scene" portraying an idyllic landscape of a river meandering through the hilly countryside scattered with roaming livestock. The tranquil stream zigs and zags into the distance as rustic homes rise from the hills and plains of the background. Forster's lofty open brushstrokes combine with his sensitive use of light to convey a delightful composition in an aesthetic evocative of Impressionist painting. Size of painting: 35.1" W x 23.4" H (89.2 cm x 59.4 cm) Size of frame: 40.4" W x 28.5" H (102.6 cm x 72.4 cm) At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association in Buffalo, New York and also started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969 he left Brigham Young University to paint full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #174754

        Artemis Gallery
      • 20th C. Paul Forster Landscape Painting
        Aug. 18, 2023

        20th C. Paul Forster Landscape Painting

        Est: $600 - $900

        **Originally Listed At $500** Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). "Back of Nebo" oil on canvas, n.d. Artist's signature in lower left. An idyllic landscape by Paul Forster depicting a meandering walking path flanked by lively green grasses and foliage in the foreground, leading to a lush forest beyond, with tall, leafy deciduous and conifer trees rising toward the cornflower blue sky above, its rich color indicative of dawn or evening twilight. All is delineated in Forster's signature loose, expressive brushstrokes with a keen eye for light and color. An enchanting, almost fairytale-like landscape by Paul Forster! Size: 27.625" L x 38" W (70.2 cm x 96.5 cm) About the artist: At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association in Buffalo, New York and also started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969 he left Brigham Young University to paint full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint the environment and its inhabitants. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #174746

        Artemis Gallery
      • Paul Forster Painting - "Tres Hermanas" (New Mexico)
        Jul. 28, 2023

        Paul Forster Painting - "Tres Hermanas" (New Mexico)

        Est: $600 - $900

        Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). "Tres Hermanas" oil on board, n.d. Signed lower right and label with title on verso. A gorgeous oil on board painting by Paul Forster depicting two figures traversing a landscape at the Tres Hermanas (Three Sisters) Mountains of southern New Mexico. The vibrantly dressed figures navigate the sandy land and verdant desert brush before them as the magnificent peaks of the North and Middle Sister mountains tower above. Note how the stark contrast between the cloudless sky, jagged brown mountains, and sandy beige field, results in an overall stunning composition. A stunning Southwest landscape by Paul Forster! Size: 29.9" W x 23.8" H (75.9 cm x 60.5 cm) According to the University of North Texas Libraries, "The Tres Hermanas Mountains are located south of the city of Deming, New Mexico and north of the village of Columbus, New Mexico - both in Luna County. These pyramid-shaped peaks, are lined up in a northwest to southeast orientation, and are quite prominent when approaching from the north on New Mexico Highway 11. The North Peak represents the North Sister; the Middle Peak represents the Middle Sister; and the South Peak represents the South Sister. The highest summit in this small mountain range is the North Peak or North Sister with an elevation of 5804 feet. Mining the Tres Hermanas, for various minerals, began around the year 1885. The Tres Hermanas Mountains are surrounded by the Chihuahuan Desert and nearby and to the northeast are the Florida Mountains." At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association in Buffalo, New York and started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada and painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969, he left Brigham Young University to pursue his art full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint the environment and its inhabitants. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #173785

        Artemis Gallery
      • Wonderful Painting Attributed to Paul Forster - Glacier
        Jul. 28, 2023

        Wonderful Painting Attributed to Paul Forster - Glacier

        Est: $500 - $750

        Attributed to Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). Glacier. Oil on board, n.d. A magnificent painting of a glacier attributed to Paul Forster depicting towering mountains that taper to rocky peaks with scattered pines growing beneath them. The jagged edges of the monstrous rock formations create a captivating composition that is only accentuated by the contrast of the azure blue sky. Note Forster's careful use of color and light as the further mountains are rendered in grayer hues and cooler tones, emphasizing the shadows. A stunning piece! Size: 36.9" W x 23.9" H (93.7 cm x 60.7 cm) This painting has been attributed to Paul Forster due to its similarity in style and subject matter to Forster's artworks, as well as the fact that it is currently owned by a prominent collector of Paul Forster's work. At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association in Buffalo, New York and also started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969 he left Brigham Young University to paint full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint the environment and its inhabitants. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #173176

        Artemis Gallery
      • Paul Forster Painting - "A Time Enjoyed"
        Jul. 14, 2023

        Paul Forster Painting - "A Time Enjoyed"

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        **Originally Listed At $600** Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). "A Time Enjoyed" oil on board, n.d. Hand-signed with title on verso. A stunning painting of a village street lined with Spanish Colonial architecture as townspeople carry on their day's activities beside the facade of a magnificent cathedral. Lofty white clouds float in an azure blue sky which contrasts with the warm earthtones of the street and its edifices dotted by the vibrant hues of the townspeoples' clothing. Forster renders the scene with remarkable detail, highlighting the castellated wall of the churchyard, the figural images of the posters, the spiraling forms of the streetlights, the projecting buttresses of the buildings, and the towering, triumphal crosses that surmount each roof and pierce the tranquil sky. Size of painting: 35.25" W x 29.5" H (89.5 cm x 74.9 cm) Size of frame: 40.1" W x 34.5" H (101.9 cm x 87.6 cm) At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association in Buffalo, New York and started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada and painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969, he left Brigham Young University to pursue his art full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint the environment and its inhabitants. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #175923

        Artemis Gallery
      • Paul Forster Landscape Painting - River Pastoral
        Jul. 14, 2023

        Paul Forster Landscape Painting - River Pastoral

        Est: $1,400 - $2,100

        **Originally Listed At $1000** Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). "River Pastoral Scene" oil on board, n.d. Signature and title on verso. A serene painting by Paul Forster entitled "River Pastorial Scene" portraying an idyllic landscape of a river meandering through the hilly countryside scattered with roaming livestock. The tranquil stream zigs and zags into the distance as rustic homes rise from the hills and plains of the background. Forster's lofty open brushstrokes combine with his sensitive use of light to convey a delightful composition in an aesthetic evocative of Impressionist painting. Size of painting: 35.1" W x 23.4" H (89.2 cm x 59.4 cm) Size of frame: 40.4" W x 28.5" H (102.6 cm x 72.4 cm) At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association in Buffalo, New York and also started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969 he left Brigham Young University to paint full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #174754

        Artemis Gallery
      • Paul Forster Painting - Writing Mother & Child
        Jul. 14, 2023

        Paul Forster Painting - Writing Mother & Child

        Est: $600 - $900

        Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). Writing Mother and Child - Oil on board, n.d. Artist's signature in lower right corner. An endearing painting by Paul Forster depicting a male child falling asleep on the arm of his mother as she writes with what appears to be a fountain pen. Note how Forster manipulates the light to create a red glow on the visage of both figures, conveying at once the time of day - likely near sunset, the warmth of the moment, and the tenderness of the relationship. His characteristic loose brush strokes additionally accentuate the softness of the scene. Size: 29.9" W x 24" H (75.9 cm x 61 cm) At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association in Buffalo, New York and also started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969 he left Brigham Young University to paint full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint the environment and its inhabitants. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #173787

        Artemis Gallery
      • Signed Paul Forster Painting "Red Bird"
        Jul. 07, 2023

        Signed Paul Forster Painting "Red Bird"

        Est: $900 - $1,350

        Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). "Red Bird" acrylic on canvas board, n.d. Artist's signature with title on verso. A fascinating painting by Paul Forster, depicting a minimalist composition of a bird flying upward in front of an abstract tree. The crimson plumage of the elegant avian nicely contrasts the neutral tones of the background, while lovely hints of blue, orange, and purple outline the two-armed tree. A petite black 'hole' pierces the tree, adding further variation of Forster's composition. Size: 23.75" W x 29.75" H (60.3 cm x 75.6 cm) At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association in Buffalo, New York and started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada and painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969, he left Brigham Young University to pursue his art full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint the environment and its inhabitants. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #174459

        Artemis Gallery
      • Paul Forster Landscape - "Meadow Stream at Dusk"
        Jun. 22, 2023

        Paul Forster Landscape - "Meadow Stream at Dusk"

        Est: $600 - $900

        Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). "Meadow Stream at Dusk" oil on board, 20th century. Signature and title on verso. A picturesque landscape painting by Paul Forster depicting a serene stream in a peaceful meadow replete with tall deciduous trees boasting leafy canopies, verdant shrubbery, a time-worn wooden bridge over the reflective waters of the stream, and the faint silhouette of a distant town with a tall church steeple piercing the cool azure sky - all dappled by the light of the setting sun at dusk and delineated with Forster's signature loose impressionistic brushstrokes as well as his keen eye for light and color. A tranquil painting by Forster honoring the natural beauty of the countryside. Size: 20" L x 24" W (50.8 cm x 61 cm) At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association in Buffalo, New York and also started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969 he left Brigham Young University to paint full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint the environment and its inhabitants. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #176055

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      • Paul Forster Painting - Indigenous Ritual Scene
        Jun. 22, 2023

        Paul Forster Painting - Indigenous Ritual Scene

        Est: $500 - $750

        Attributed to Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). Meditation. Oil on board, n.d. A mesmerizing painting by Paul Forster depicting the spiritual moment of an indigenous ritual with 3 meditating figures encircling an ethereal light pierced by a trio of prayer sticks. Illuminated by the apparition, the ceremonial participants wear brilliantly-hued clothing that starkly contrasts the dark surroundings of their wickiup. The turquoise glow of the supernatural light casts them all in shades of bright blue as the man to the left closes his eyes, focusing inward and the central figure gazes out at the viewer, bringing us into this sacred moment. Daylight peaks in through a doorway to the left, displaying a tranquil field and a cyan sky that nearly matches divine glow, suggesting their meditation has conjured a light of celestial origin. Finely rendered with a keen eye for composition and color, Forster's painting is notable not only for his remarkable artistry but also for his ethnographic intentions. Size: 40" W x 30" H (101.6 cm x 76.2 cm) This painting has been attributed to Paul Forster due to its similarity in style and subject matter to Forster's artworks, as well as the fact that it is currently owned by a prominent collector of Paul Forster's work. Forster was an artist-as-ethnographer who aimed to preserve indigenous culture with his art. At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association in Buffalo, New York and also started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969 he left Brigham Young University to paint full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #175932

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      • Signed Paul Forster Painting - "Back of Nebo"
        Jun. 01, 2023

        Signed Paul Forster Painting - "Back of Nebo"

        Est: $700 - $1,050

        Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). "Back of Nebo" oil on canvas, n.d. Artist's signature in lower left. An idyllic landscape by Paul Forster depicting a meandering walking path flanked by lively green grasses and foliage in the foreground, leading to a lush forest beyond, with tall, leafy deciduous and conifer trees rising toward the cornflower blue sky above, its rich color indicative of dawn or evening twilight. All is delineated in Forster's signature loose, expressive brushstrokes with a keen eye for light and color. An enchanting, almost fairytale-like landscape by Paul Forster! Size: 27.625" L x 38" W (70.2 cm x 96.5 cm) At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association in Buffalo, New York and also started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969 he left Brigham Young University to paint full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint the environment and its inhabitants. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #174746

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      • Signed Paul Forster Painting "Red Bird"
        Jun. 01, 2023

        Signed Paul Forster Painting "Red Bird"

        Est: $1,000 - $1,500

        Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). "Red Bird" acrylic on canvas board, n.d. Artist's signature with title on verso. A fascinating painting by Paul Forster, depicting a minimalist composition of a bird flying upward in front of an abstract tree. The crimson plumage of the elegant avian nicely contrasts the neutral tones of the background, while lovely hints of blue, orange, and purple outline the two-armed tree. A petite black 'hole' pierces the tree, adding further variation of Forster's composition. Size: 23.75" W x 29.75" H (60.3 cm x 75.6 cm) At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association in Buffalo, New York and started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada and painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969, he left Brigham Young University to pursue his art full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint the environment and its inhabitants. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #174459

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      • Signed Paul Forster Painting "Santa Cruz Revisited"
        May. 25, 2023

        Signed Paul Forster Painting "Santa Cruz Revisited"

        Est: $1,800 - $2,500

        Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). "Santa Cruz Revisited" or "Night in Santa Rosa" oil on board, n.d. Signed with title on verso. A haunting painting by American artist Paul Forster depicting a lone female figure, draped in dark robes suggestive of mourning as she meanders alongside the gates of a cemetery with cruciform gravestones sprinkled through the middle-ground and a tall church towering in the background. The stark contrast between the figure and the glow of the desert sand at night creates a dynamic composition. This mourner's presence seems beyond the corporeal, more like a haunting specter, and prompts us to ask: Is this spirit-like figure real or perhaps an illusion or apparition? Has she come to honor the deceased or is she simply a phantasm? The fact that Forster's painting leaves us with more questions than answers makes it even more entrancing, exuding an undeniable air of mystery yet also calling to mind the country ballad "Long Black Veil." Size of painting: 35.4" W x 23.4" H (89.9 cm x 59.4 cm) Size of frame: 40.75" W x 29" H (103.5 cm x 73.7 cm) Though Forster inscribed the title "Santa Cruz Revisited" on the verso, he also titled the piece "Night in Santa Rosa" on the website "Art Gallery - Worldwide." At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association in Buffalo, New York and also started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969 he left Brigham Young University to paint full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #174759

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      • Paul Forster Painting - Figure in the Forest
        May. 25, 2023

        Paul Forster Painting - Figure in the Forest

        Est: $600 - $900

        Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). Oil on canvas, n.d. Signed on verso. A captivating painting by Paul Forster depicting a lone figure in a woodland. Forster chose to render this figure as a silhouette - golden in color to resonate with the prominent tree trunks amidst foliage of tranquil sage green and buttercup yellow hues, indicating that the leaves are changing color in this autumnal scene. The figure in the wood's blurred presence creates an air of mystery, suggesting a spirit or fairy-like manifestation surrounded by radiant light. What's more, the flatness of silhouette contrasts with the textured impasto Forster used to delineate the foliage. Finely rendered with a keen eye for composition, color, light, and texture - Forster's painting is notable not only for his remarkable artistry but also for the narratives it invites us to imagine. Size: 24" L x 29.9" W (61 cm x 75.9 cm) Born in Buffalo, New York, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association at the age eight and also started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada and painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. Then, in 1969, he left Brigham Young University to paint full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #174693

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      • Paul Forster Painting - "A Time Enjoyed"
        May. 11, 2023

        Paul Forster Painting - "A Time Enjoyed"

        Est: $1,000 - $1,500

        **Originally Listed At $600** Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). "A Time Enjoyed" oil on board, n.d. Hand-signed with title on verso. A stunning painting of a village street lined with Spanish Colonial architecture as townspeople carry on their day's activities beside the facade of a magnificent cathedral. Lofty white clouds float in an azure blue sky which contrasts with the warm earthtones of the street and its edifices dotted by the vibrant hues of the townspeoples' clothing. Forster renders the scene with remarkable detail, highlighting the castellated wall of the churchyard, the figural images of the posters, the spiraling forms of the streetlights, the projecting buttresses of the buildings, and the towering, triumphal crosses that surmount each roof and pierce the tranquil sky. Size of painting: 35.25" W x 29.5" H (89.5 cm x 74.9 cm) Size of frame: 40.1" W x 34.5" H (101.9 cm x 87.6 cm) At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association in Buffalo, New York and started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada and painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969, he left Brigham Young University to pursue his art full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint the environment and its inhabitants. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #175923

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      • Paul Forster Painting - "River Pastoral Scene"
        May. 11, 2023

        Paul Forster Painting - "River Pastoral Scene"

        Est: $1,600 - $2,400

        **Originally Listed At $1000** Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). "River Pastoral Scene" oil on board, n.d. Signature and title on verso. A serene painting by Paul Forster entitled "River Pastorial Scene" portraying an idyllic landscape of a river meandering through the hilly countryside scattered with roaming livestock. The tranquil stream zigs and zags into the distance as rustic homes rise from the hills and plains of the background. Forster's lofty open brushstrokes combine with his sensitive use of light to convey a delightful composition in an aesthetic evocative of Impressionist painting. Size of painting: 35.1" W x 23.4" H (89.2 cm x 59.4 cm) Size of frame: 40.4" W x 28.5" H (102.6 cm x 72.4 cm) At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association in Buffalo, New York and also started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969 he left Brigham Young University to paint full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #174754

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      • Paul Forster Painting - Woman of the Forest
        May. 11, 2023

        Paul Forster Painting - Woman of the Forest

        Est: $1,600 - $2,400

        **Originally Listed At $1000** Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). Woman of the Forest. Oil on canvas, n.d. Signature in lower right corner. A painting by Paul Forster depicting a lone female figure wandering through a lush forest, trees towering above as sunlight cascades through the branches in the far background. The mysterious figure stands near the center of the canvas in full frontal position, confronting the viewer with her vibrant red shirt distinguishing her from her surroundings, yet her features are blurred, and her face is enigmatically still hidden, coaxing us to ponder: Is she in fact a corporeal stroller or a phantom of the forest? Perhaps she is an embodied spirit of the woodlands or a ghost of its past inhabitants, come to remind us of the ancestral ties of the land? The fact that Forster's painting leaves us with more questions than answers makes it even more entrancing, exuding an undeniable air of mystery. Size of painting: 29.75" W x 23.75" H (75.6 cm x 60.3 cm) Size of frame: 34.75" W x 28.75" H (88.3 cm x 73 cm) At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association in Buffalo, New York and also started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969 he left Brigham Young University to paint full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #174753

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      • Paul Forster American Landscape Painting - Bama Hill
        Apr. 27, 2023

        Paul Forster American Landscape Painting - Bama Hill

        Est: $700 - $900

        **Originally Listed At $400** Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). "Bama Hill" oil on board, n.d. A tranquil painting of a bucolic landscape by Paul Forster presenting lush verdant foliage growing on hill along with golden grasses, a lone red-roofed barn with a lean-to at the apex of the hill, and serene azure blue skies graced by a striking lavender cloud above. All is delineated with Forster's signature loose impressionistic brushstrokes as well as his keen eye for light and color. A serene American landscape painting by Paul Forster! Size: 20" L x 24" W (50.8 cm x 61 cm) At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association in Buffalo, New York and also started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969 he left Brigham Young University to paint full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint the environment and its inhabitants. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #176056

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      • Wonderful Painting Attributed to Paul Forster - Glacier
        Apr. 27, 2023

        Wonderful Painting Attributed to Paul Forster - Glacier

        Est: $400 - $600

        **Originally Listed At $500** Attributed to Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). Glacier. Oil on board, n.d. A magnificent painting of a glacier attributed to Paul Forster depicting towering mountains that taper to rocky peaks with scattered pines growing beneath them. The jagged edges of the monstrous rock formations create a captivating composition that is only accentuated by the contrast of the azure blue sky. Note Forster's careful use of color and light as the further mountains are rendered in grayer hues and cooler tones, emphasizing the shadows. A stunning piece! Size: 36.9" W x 23.9" H (93.7 cm x 60.7 cm) This painting has been attributed to Paul Forster due to its similarity in style and subject matter to Forster's artworks, as well as the fact that it is currently owned by a prominent collector of Paul Forster's work. At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association in Buffalo, New York and also started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969 he left Brigham Young University to paint full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint the environment and its inhabitants. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #173176

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      • Paul Forster Painting - Monastery
        Apr. 20, 2023

        Paul Forster Painting - Monastery

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        Attributed to Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). Monastery. Oil on board, n.d. A beautiful painting by Paul Forster depicting the lofty bell tower of a monastery rising amongst the foliage of tree canopies, all in warm hues of tangerine, marigold, and amber. The composition is rendered in open strokes, creating a dreamlike aura as though the scene is blurred by the heat of the day. Golden sunlight radiates throughout the landscape, casting a magical glow. Note how Forster's dynamic placement and sensitive use of light creates an attractive composition and overall tranquil image, pleasing to any viewer! Size: 40" W x 30" H (101.6 cm x 76.2 cm) Though this painting is not signed, it has been attributed to Paul Forster by a prominent collector of his work due to its similarities in style, medium, size, and subject matter with his other pieces. At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association in Buffalo, New York and also started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969 he left Brigham Young University to paint full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint the environment and its inhabitants. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #175922

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      • Paul Forster Painting - Writing Mother & Child
        Apr. 20, 2023

        Paul Forster Painting - Writing Mother & Child

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        **Originally Listed At $500** Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). Writing Mother and Child - Oil on board, n.d. Artist's signature in lower right corner. An endearing painting by Paul Forster depicting a male child falling asleep on the arm of his mother as she writes with what appears to be a fountain pen. Note how Forster manipulates the light to create a red glow on the visage of both figures, conveying at once the time of day - likely near sunset, the warmth of the moment, and the tenderness of the relationship. His characteristic loose brush strokes additionally accentuate the softness of the scene. Size: 29.9" W x 24" H (75.9 cm x 61 cm) At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association in Buffalo, New York and also started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969 he left Brigham Young University to paint full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint the environment and its inhabitants. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #173787

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      • Paul Forster Painting - "Tres Hermanas" (New Mexico)
        Apr. 20, 2023

        Paul Forster Painting - "Tres Hermanas" (New Mexico)

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). "Tres Hermanas" oil on board, n.d. Signed lower right and label with title on verso. A gorgeous oil on board painting by Paul Forster depicting two figures traversing a landscape at the Tres Hermanas (Three Sisters) Mountains of southern New Mexico. The vibrantly dressed figures navigate the sandy land and verdant desert brush before them as the magnificent peaks of the North and Middle Sister mountains tower above. Note how the stark contrast between the cloudless sky, jagged brown mountains, and sandy beige field, results in an overall stunning composition. A stunning Southwest landscape by Paul Forster! Size: 29.9" W x 23.8" H (75.9 cm x 60.5 cm) According to the University of North Texas Libraries, "The Tres Hermanas Mountains are located south of the city of Deming, New Mexico and north of the village of Columbus, New Mexico - both in Luna County. These pyramid-shaped peaks, are lined up in a northwest to southeast orientation, and are quite prominent when approaching from the north on New Mexico Highway 11. The North Peak represents the North Sister; the Middle Peak represents the Middle Sister; and the South Peak represents the South Sister. The highest summit in this small mountain range is the North Peak or North Sister with an elevation of 5804 feet. Mining the Tres Hermanas, for various minerals, began around the year 1885. The Tres Hermanas Mountains are surrounded by the Chihuahuan Desert and nearby and to the northeast are the Florida Mountains." At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association in Buffalo, New York and started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada and painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969, he left Brigham Young University to pursue his art full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint the environment and its inhabitants. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #173785

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      • Paul Forster Painting - "Pre-Columbian Artifact"
        Apr. 20, 2023

        Paul Forster Painting - "Pre-Columbian Artifact"

        Est: $600 - $900

        **Originally Listed At $600** Paul Peter Forster (American, 1925-2012). "Pre-Columbian Artifact" oil on board, n.d. Signed in lower left corner, and again with title on verso. A vibrant painting by Paul Forster depicting a pottery fragment of a figural vessel likely from the ancient people of Veracruz, Mexico, who inhabited the region from the 3rd to 7th century CE. Delineated in lofty open brushstrokes and brilliant shades of orange with hints of red and gray, the evocative image displays the head and shoulders of a pre-Columbian deity wearing a huge, elaborate headdress in the form of a bird with outspread wings, a flared tail, and a large beak held open as though it emits a sonorous squawk as the avian head projects forward. Size: 20" W x 24" H (50.8 cm x 61 cm) At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association in Buffalo, New York and started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada and painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969, he left Brigham Young University to pursue his art full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint the environment and its inhabitants. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #173775

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      • Signed Paul Forster Painting - "Green Grove"
        Apr. 20, 2023

        Signed Paul Forster Painting - "Green Grove"

        Est: $600 - $900

        Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). "Green Grove" oil on board, n.d. Artist's signature and title handwritten on verso. A tranquil painting by artist Paul Forster entitled "Green Grove" depicting a lush forest scene filled with verdant greenery and minimalist outlines of trees, all rendered in lofty, open strokes. Hand-signed on the verso, this flourishing landscape is a fabulous composition that demonstrates Forster's keen eye for light and color. Size: 19.8" W x 23.9" H (50.3 cm x 60.7 cm) At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association and also started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969 he left Brigham Young University to paint full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #173774

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      • Paul Forster Painting - "Escape"
        Apr. 06, 2023

        Paul Forster Painting - "Escape"

        Est: $600 - $900

        **Originally Listed At $750** Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). "Escape" oil on canvas, n.d. Artist's signature and title on verso. A vibrant painting by Paul Forster depicting a Western hunter walking through an autumn forest and grasping his rifle with both hands. The huntsman lifts his left foot and looks down, as though distracted by a noise. His tan jacket sways slightly as a necklace of teeth falls to his chest, accentuating his intimidating experience. The woods clear to the right side of the canvas, allowing light to shine down on the silhouettes of three figures on horseback who seemingly flee in the other direction; perhaps these figures are the intended subjects of the painting's title, "Escape." Forster captures the intensity of the moment with his signature loose brushstrokes, keen eye for light, and vibrant palette. Size: 36" W x 30" H (91.4 cm x 76.2 cm) At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association of Buffalo, New York and also started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969 he left Brigham Young University to paint full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint the environment and its inhabitants. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #174621

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      • Paul Forster Painting - "Farm House, Idaho"
        Apr. 06, 2023

        Paul Forster Painting - "Farm House, Idaho"

        Est: $600 - $800

        Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). "Farm House, Idaho" oil on board, n.d. Artist's signature at lower right. An idyllic painting by Paul Forster depicting a farmhouse in the lush green landscape of the Idaho countryside. The cool blues and greens of the scene contrasted by the whites and pink of the clouds suggest this portrays the later stages of twilight, as the sky begins to darken to dusk. Forster renders the image in broad, loose strokes with a keen eye for light that perfectly captures the serenity of the scene. A beautiful American landscape by Paul Forster! Size: 29.9" W x 23.9" H (75.9 cm x 60.7 cm) At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association in Buffalo, New York and also started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969 he left Brigham Young University to paint full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint the environment and its inhabitants. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #173786

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      • Paul Forster Painting - Rail Car and Bridge #2
        Apr. 06, 2023

        Paul Forster Painting - Rail Car and Bridge #2

        Est: $600 - $900

        **Originally Listed At $500** Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). "Rail Car and Bridge #2" oil on board, n.d. Signed in lower right, and label with title on verso. A dynamic painting by Paul Forster portraying a figure walking alongside a railcar on a bridge, seemingly about to enter a huge, square gateway in which several red flags sway in the wind before a clear blue sky. The contrast of the sky against the red and brown of the train and landscape is quite striking, while the subject matter - featuring a juxtaposition of a train and flags - suggests the effects of 19th century Manifest Destiny and expansion across the North American continent on the American southwest. Size: 30" W x 24" H (76.2 cm x 61 cm) At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association if Buffalo, New York and started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada and painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969, he left Brigham Young University to pursue his art full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint the environment and its inhabitants. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #173784

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      • Paul Forster Painting - Nude Ritual (Nude Women)
        Apr. 06, 2023

        Paul Forster Painting - Nude Ritual (Nude Women)

        Est: $600 - $800

        Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). "Nude Ritual" oil on board, n.d. Hand signed in lower left. A mesmerizing painting by Paul Forster depicting a group of nude women with long, wavy hair deep in the forest and engaged in a ritual as noted in the title. Though the silhouettes of the women's' curvaceous bodies distinguish them from their surroundings, their forms and features are only delineated by faint outlines and seem to merge with the natural environment. Glowing light perhaps provided by firelight, stars, fireflies, or the faint sunlight at dawn or dusk just barely illuminate the trees and the women - adding a magical quality to the composition and coaxing us to ponder: Are these women actual corporeal beings or a phantasmas of the forest? Spirits of the woodlands or ghosts of its past inhabitants who have come to remind us of ancestral ties to the land? The fact that Forster's painting leaves us with more questions than answers makes it even more entrancing, exuding an undeniable air of mystery. Size: 40" W x 30" H (101.6 cm x 76.2 cm) At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association in Buffalo, New York and started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada and painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969, he left Brigham Young University to pursue his art full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint the environment and its inhabitants. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #175939

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      • Paul Forster Painting - Meditation (Indigenous Ritual)
        Apr. 06, 2023

        Paul Forster Painting - Meditation (Indigenous Ritual)

        Est: $600 - $900

        Attributed to Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). Meditation. Oil on board, n.d. A mesmerizing painting by Paul Forster depicting the spiritual moment of an indigenous ritual with 3 meditating figures encircling an ethereal light pierced by a trio of prayer sticks. Illuminated by the apparition, the ceremonial participants wear brilliantly-hued clothing that starkly contrasts the dark surroundings of their wickiup. The turquoise glow of the supernatural light casts them all in shades of bright blue as the man to the left closes his eyes, focusing inward and the central figure gazes out at the viewer, bringing us into this sacred moment. Daylight peaks in through a doorway to the left, displaying a tranquil field and a cyan sky that nearly matches divine glow, suggesting their meditation has conjured a light of celestial origin. Finely rendered with a keen eye for composition and color, Forster's painting is notable not only for his remarkable artistry but also for his ethnographic intentions. Size: 40" W x 30" H (101.6 cm x 76.2 cm) This painting has been attributed to Paul Forster due to its similarity in style and subject matter to Forster's artworks, as well as the fact that it is currently owned by a prominent collector of Paul Forster's work. Forster was an artist-as-ethnographer who aimed to preserve indigenous culture with his art. At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association in Buffalo, New York and also started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969 he left Brigham Young University to paint full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #175932

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      • Paul Forster Painting - "Meadow Stream at Dusk"
        Apr. 06, 2023

        Paul Forster Painting - "Meadow Stream at Dusk"

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        **Originally Listed At $500** Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). "Meadow Stream at Dusk" oil on board, n.d. Signature and title on verso. A picturesque landscape painting by Paul Forster depicting a serene stream in a peaceful meadow, verdant shrubbery, and tall deciduous trees with leafy canopies, a time-worn wooden bridge over the reflective waters of the stream, and the faint silhouette of a distant town with a tall church steeple piercing the cool azure sky - all dappled by the light of the setting sun at dusk and delineated with Forster's signature loose impressionistic brushstrokes as well as his keen eye for light and color. A tranquil painting by Forster honoring the natural beauty of the countryside. Size: 20" L x 24" W (50.8 cm x 61 cm) At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association in Buffalo, New York and also started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969 he left Brigham Young University to paint full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint the environment and its inhabitants. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #176055

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      • Painting Attributed to Paul Forster - "Shade"
        Apr. 06, 2023

        Painting Attributed to Paul Forster - "Shade"

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        **Originally Listed At $500** Attributed to Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). "Shade" - oil on board, n.d. A beautiful painting attributed to Paul Forster depicting a group of women and children gathered beneath the shade of two giant trees, each with huge trunks and widespread canopies. The scene glows with the warmth of the midday sun, while the slightly blurred figures converse and play in the golden grass. Loose brush strokes and a sensitivity for light and color help to convey the tender, communal nature of this image. Size: 35.75" W x 24.25" H (90.8 cm x 61.6 cm) This painting has been attributed to Paul Forster due to its similarity in style and subject matter to Forster's artworks, as well as the fact that it is currently owned by a prominent collector of Paul Forster's work. At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association in Buffalo, New York and also started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969 he left Brigham Young University to paint full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint the environment and its inhabitants. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #173164

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      • Paul Forster Painting - "Girls Leaving"
        Apr. 06, 2023

        Paul Forster Painting - "Girls Leaving"

        Est: $600 - $900

        **Originally Listed At $400** Attributed to Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). "Girls Leaving" oil on board, n.d. "Girls Leaving" - an impressively large and vibrant painting by Paul Forster - presents a group of six Navajo young ladies walking away from a site. Forster painted them from behind, but their clothing, hairstyles, and accoutrements are traditional Navajo. Indeed, Forster was an artist-as-ethnographer who aimed to preserve indigenous culture with his art. All is delineated with Forster's remarkable artistry - demonstrating a keen eye for composition and color - as well as his ethnographic intentions. Size: 40" L x 30" W (101.6 cm x 76.2 cm) Though this painting is not signed, it has been attributed to Paul Forster by a prominent collector of his work due to its similarities in style, medium, size, and subject matter with his other pieces Forster was an artist-as-ethnographer who aimed to preserve indigenous culture with his art. At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association in Buffalo, New York and started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada and painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969, he left Brigham Young University to pursue his art full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint the environment and its inhabitants. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #175931

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      • Mystifying Paul Forster Painting - Plaza
        Mar. 19, 2023

        Mystifying Paul Forster Painting - Plaza

        Est: $400 - $600

        Attributed to Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). "Plaza" oil on board, n.d. A beautiful painting by Paul Forster depicting a plaza cast in the warm yellows and oranges of sunlight, with a lone figure standing beneath the archway of a Spanish colonial building in the distance. Rendered in lofty, open strokes, the vibrancy of the palette is contrasted by the dark tones of the archway and the mysterious figure who looms over the scene. The linear planes of the architecture and town square are similarly complemented by the meandering limbs of the trees and round form of the passageway. Note how the path leads one's eye to the shadowy phantom, beckoning the viewer to follow the figure into the misty beyond. Forster's combination of these brilliant yet mystifying elements creates an overall stunning composition. Size: 35.75" W x 24" H (90.8 cm x 61 cm) Though this painting is not signed, it has been attributed to Paul Forster by a prominent collector of his work due to its similarities in style, medium, size, and subject matter with his other pieces. At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association in Buffalo, New York and started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada and painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969, he left Brigham Young University to pursue his art full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint the environment and its inhabitants. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #175940

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      • Paul Forster Painting - California Valley
        Mar. 19, 2023

        Paul Forster Painting - California Valley

        Est: $500 - $750

        **Originally Listed At $500** Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). "California Valley" oil on board, n.d. Signed on lower left. An entrancing view of the Great Valley of California painted by Paul Forster. Also known as the Central Valley and among the most notable natural land depressions in the world, California Valley is bordered by mountains of Los Padres National Forest and the San Andreas Fault. What's more it is California's most fertile agricultural region, and among the most productive throughout the world, responsible for providing more than half of the fruits, nuts, and vegetables grown in the U.S. Forster most certainly did this agricultural mecca justice with his captivating vista of barns and farmhouses nestled in the valley, as well as groves of verdant trees bordering the tended land, all delineated in his impressionistic manner and rich color palette. Size: 14.125" L x 21.5" W (35.9 cm x 54.6 cm) At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association and also started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969 he left Brigham Young University to paint full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint the environment and its inhabitants. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #173772

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      • Signed Paul Forster Painting - "Back of Nebo"
        Mar. 19, 2023

        Signed Paul Forster Painting - "Back of Nebo"

        Est: $900 - $1,350

        Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). "Back of Nebo" oil on canvas, n.d. Artist's signature in lower left. An idyllic landscape by Paul Forster depicting a meandering walking path flanked by lively green grasses and foliage in the foreground, leading to a lush forest beyond, with tall, leafy deciduous and conifer trees rising toward the cornflower blue sky above, its rich color indicative of dawn or evening twilight. All is delineated in Forster's signature loose, expressive brushstrokes with a keen eye for light and color. An enchanting, almost fairytale-like landscape by Paul Forster! Size: 27.625" L x 38" W (70.2 cm x 96.5 cm) At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association in Buffalo, New York and also started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969 he left Brigham Young University to paint full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint the environment and its inhabitants. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #174746

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      • Paul Forster Painting - "River Pastoral Scene"
        Mar. 09, 2023

        Paul Forster Painting - "River Pastoral Scene"

        Est: $1,800 - $2,700

        **Originally Listed At $1000** Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). "River Pastoral Scene" oil on board, n.d. Signature and title on verso. A serene painting by Paul Forster entitled "River Pastorial Scene" portraying an idyllic landscape of a river meandering through the hilly countryside scattered with roaming livestock. The tranquil stream zigs and zags into the distance as rustic homes rise from the hills and plains of the background. Forster's lofty open brushstrokes combine with his sensitive use of light to convey a delightful composition in an aesthetic evocative of Impressionist painting. Size of painting: 35.1" W x 23.4" H (89.2 cm x 59.4 cm) Size of frame: 40.4" W x 28.5" H (102.6 cm x 72.4 cm) At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association in Buffalo, New York and also started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969 he left Brigham Young University to paint full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #174754

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      • Paul Forster Painting - Woman of the Forest
        Mar. 09, 2023

        Paul Forster Painting - Woman of the Forest

        Est: $1,800 - $2,700

        **Originally Listed At $1000** Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). Woman of the Forest. Oil on canvas, n.d. Signature in lower right corner. A painting by Paul Forster depicting a lone female figure wandering through a lush forest, trees towering above as sunlight cascades through the branches in the far background. The mysterious figure stands near the center of the canvas in full frontal position, confronting the viewer with her vibrant red shirt distinguishing her from her surroundings, yet her features are blurred, and her face is enigmatically still hidden, coaxing us to ponder: Is she in fact a corporeal stroller or a phantom of the forest? Perhaps she is an embodied spirit of the woodlands or a ghost of its past inhabitants, come to remind us of the ancestral ties of the land? The fact that Forster's painting leaves us with more questions than answers makes it even more entrancing, exuding an undeniable air of mystery. Size of painting: 29.75" W x 23.75" H (75.6 cm x 60.3 cm) Size of frame: 34.75" W x 28.75" H (88.3 cm x 73 cm) At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association in Buffalo, New York and also started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969 he left Brigham Young University to paint full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #174753

        Artemis Gallery
      • Paul Forster Painting - Tranquil Still Life
        Feb. 24, 2023

        Paul Forster Painting - Tranquil Still Life

        Est: $400 - $600

        Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). "Still Life" oil on canvas, n.d. Signed on lower right and verso. Title on verso. A tranquil still life painting by American artist Paul Forster featuring an assemblage of everyday vessels and fruits on a draped cloth background, all rendered in lofty open strokes and a balanced palette of muted tones. Forster chose a traditional selection of objects for his composition: a glass jug, a plate, and a collection of apples, plums, and lemons - all surrounded by the gentle folds of drapery, adding an overall softness to the piece. Size: 20" L x 16" W (50.8 cm x 40.6 cm) At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association and also started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969 he left Brigham Young University to paint full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #173770

        Artemis Gallery
      • Paul Forster Painting - Lone Figure in the Woods
        Feb. 24, 2023

        Paul Forster Painting - Lone Figure in the Woods

        Est: $600 - $800

        Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). Oil on canvas, n.d. Signed on verso. A captivating painting by Paul Forster depicting a lone figure in a woodland. Forster chose to render this figure as a silhouette - golden in color to resonate with the prominent tree trunks amidst foliage of tranquil sage green and buttercup yellow hues, indicating that the leaves are changing color in this autumnal scene. The figure in the wood's blurred presence creates an air of mystery, suggesting a spirit or fairy-like manifestation surrounded by radiant light. What's more, the flatness of silhouette contrasts with the textured impasto Forster used to delineate the foliage. Finely rendered with a keen eye for composition, color, light, and texture - Forster's painting is notable not only for his remarkable artistry but also for the narratives it invites us to imagine. Size: 24" L x 29.9" W (61 cm x 75.9 cm) Born in Buffalo, New York, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association at the age eight and also started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada and painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. Then, in 1969, he left Brigham Young University to paint full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #174693

        Artemis Gallery
      • Paul Forster Painting - San Juan River
        Feb. 24, 2023

        Paul Forster Painting - San Juan River

        Est: $600 - $800

        **Originally Listed At $500** Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). "San Juan River" oil on board, n.d. Signed and titled on verso. A breathtaking painting of the San Juan River's waters flowing through the Southwest with majestic buttes to either side. Approximately 355 miles long, the San Juan River originates in the San Juan Mountains (hence the name) of southwest Colorado and flows westward into New Mexico; it is detained in the Navajo Reservoir where it serves as an important source of freshwater for the Navajo Reservation, and continues through southern Utah, terminating in Lake Powell. Forster captures the beauty of the river meandering between sandstone bluffs and beneath wide open skies, all in a gorgeous Southwest palette of cornflower blue, fuchsia, and sky blue grounded by warm sienna, golden ochre, and sage green. Size: 18" L x 23.875" W (45.7 cm x 60.6 cm) At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association and also started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969 he left Brigham Young University to paint full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint the environment and its inhabitants. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #173776

        Artemis Gallery
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