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Ray Vinella, Hidden Madonna

Ray Vinella (b. 1933) Hidden Madonna oil on canvas signed lower right: R. Vinella

RAY VINELLA SELF PORTAIT DRAWING

RAY VINELLA (1933-2019, TAOS ARTIST) INK ON PAPER. MOUNTED ON FOAM BOARD. 18"X24"

RAY VINELLA PAINTING

RAY VINELLA (1933-2019, TAOS ARTIST). OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING. 12"X16"

Ray Vinella Painting "In the Valley of the Monuments"

Raimondo J. "Ray" Vinella (American, born in Italy, 1933 - 2019). "In the Valley of Monuments" oil on canvas, 1971. Signed with location at lower right. Artist's stamp with title and date on verso. An impressive painting by Ray Vinella depicting a sweeping sunset view of Monument Valley, a region of the Colorado Plateau characterized by a cluster of towering sandstone buttes. A pair of cowboys on horseback meander through a grassy valley surrounded by soaring red rock formations, all beneath a wispy, blue-green sky. Light from the setting sun radiates through the landscape, illuminating the giant stone structures in brilliant hues of persimmon, coral, and apricot that dramatically contrast the long, dark shadows they cast below. A hallmark of the Utah desert, the spellbinding terrain of Monument Valley has played a prominent role in many forms of media since the 1930s, film critic Keith Phipps even writing that these "five square miles have defined what decades of moviegoers think of when they imagine the American West." Here, Vinella has skillfully captures the awe-inspiring beauty and vastness that characterizes this quintessential American vista. Size of painting: 27.75" W x 21.5" H (70.5 cm x 54.6 cm); of frame 33.5" W x 27.75" H (85.1 cm x 70.5 cm) About the artist: "One of the renowned 'Taos Six,' Vinella was widely known as both a fine artist and teacher. Born in Bari, Italy, Vinella came to the U.S. at age 2 in 1935. He was raised in New York's Lower East Side and joined the Air Force at age 17 during the Korean War. He attended the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles, majoring in illustration. He later got a job in Pittsburgh as an industrial illustrator and then in California for Lockheed and Disney Productions (working on the classic film 'Mary Poppins'). Inspired by a Fechin exhibit, he quit illustration and moved to Taos in 1969. Vinella's first home/studio in Taos was the historic Martinez Hacienda on Lower Ranchitos Road. A gallery managed by Tommy Lewis carried his work, and he helped form the Taos Six with Walt Gonske, Ron Barsano, Julian Robles, Robert Daughters and Rod Goebel. This group helped to revitalize the Taos market and bring it to an entirely new generation of art collectors. 'What can you say about a raucous kid from Little Italy who escaped from the ghetto and wound up painting fall aspen trees and rabbit brush blooming on the outskirts of Taos, New Mexico,' wrote Milagro Beanfield War, author John Nichols in the foreword to Vinella's 2006 book, 'Vinella.' 'Me, I'm not an art critic, I look at paintings I don't describe them. But I've spent my life looking at a great many paintings wherever I could find them, and sometimes those paintings have touched a nerve and become a permanent part of my relationship to the places and people of this planet that I venerate. Ray's work does that to me.'" (from the artist's obituary by Rick Romancito in "Santa Fe New Mexican" newspaper on February 6th, 2019) Provenance: private Broomfield, Colorado, USA collection 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. #190724

RAY VINELLA "THE STORY TELLER" BRONZE SCULPTURE

Ray (Raimondo J) Vinella (1933 - 2019) "The Story Teller" Bronze Sculpture. Born in Bari, Italy, Ray Vinella came to the U.S. at age two in 1935. He was raised in New York's Lower East Side and joined the Air Force at age 17 during the Korean War. He attended the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles majoring in illustration and got a job in Pittsburgh as an industrial illustrator and then in California for Lockheed and Disney Productions. Inspired by a Fechin exhibit, he quit his illustration job and moved to Taos, New Mexico in 1969. A gallery managed by Tommy Lewis carried his work, and he formed the Taos Six with Walt Gonske, Ron Barsano, Julian Roble and Rod Goebel. Artist: Ray Vinella Title: "The Story Teller" Medium: Bronze Sculpture Signature Type: Signed Signature Location: base Keywords: Native American, Indian Artwork, Art; Ref: BD8002

Ray Raimondo Vinella, American, 1933-2019

Ray Raimondo Vinella, American, 1933-2019, Adobes In Sunlight, Oil On Canvas, Signed Lower Right, Signed And Titled With Shriver Taos New Mexico Gallery Label Verso, 9 X 12 Inches, Linen And Silvered Wood Frame 16.5 19 X 5 X 2 Inches. See Photos For Additional Condition Information.

Ray Vinella Indian with Horses

Ray Vinella (Italian, 1933-2009) Indian with Horses Oil on canvas Signed R. Vinella, lower right Santa Fe Art Auction tag, verso.

Ray Vinella Glow of Fall

Ray Vinella (Italian, 1933-2009) Glow of Fall Oil on canvas Signed R. Vinella - SA/, lower right Titled and signed, verso. "Acquired from Windsor Betts" on label, verso.

Ray Vinella "Carmel Mission" Oil Painting On Board

DESCRIPTION: Ray Vinella (1933-2019), oil on board painting depicting a landscape, titled "Carmel Mission". From Taos, New Mexico. Signed on the lower left bottom corner, and Titled on verso. CIRCA: 20th Century ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: Board H: 18" W: 24" Frame H: 25" W: 31" CONDITION: Good Condition Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email.

Ray Vinella, Hidden Madonna

Ray Vinella (b. 1933) Hidden Madonna oil on canvas signed lower right: R. Vinella

Ray Vinella, Proud Dancer

Ray Vinella (b. 1933) Proud Dancer oil on canvas signed lower right: R. Vinella M.A.S. inscribed verso: "PROUD DANCER" oil 24x36" R. Vinella

Ray Vinella 'After Glow' Oil on Paper Painting

A Ray Vinella (American, 1933-2019) impressionist oil on paper titled "After Glow" depicting a forested mountain landscape at dusk, and pencil marked along the edge with notes from the artist. Pen signed lower right and titled upper left. Presented in a frame behind glass. Sight: 8.25" x 11.5"

Ray Vinella (Italian/American, 1933-2019) October Color

Ray Vinella (Italian/American, 1933-2019) October Color oil on canvas signed R. Vinella, Taos (lower left); signed, titled and dated (verso) 14 x 18 inches Property from the Private Collection of Elena and Veloy Vigil

Ray (Raimondo J) Vinella, Untitled (Cows in Meadow)

Ray (Raimondo J) Vinella (1933 - 2019) Untitled (Cows in Meadow) oil on canvas signed lower right: R Vinella

Raymond Vinella, Southwest Textures, Screenprint

Artist: Raymond Vinella, Italian/American (1933 - ) Title: Southwest Textures Year: circa 1985 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 300 Size: 28 in. x 34 in. (71.12 cm x 86.36 cm)

Ray Vinella Cat Print Artist Proof

Nicely framed image of one of Ray's most popular pieces.

Ray Vinella Landscape Giclee

Signed and Personalized. Comes in a very nice brushed gold frame.

Ray Vinella Giclee New Mexico Landscape

Great depiction of Taos in the late summer.

Ray Vinella Artagraph Oil on Canvas

The Artagraph process creates an three-dimensional oil on canvas which recreates not only the color of the original but more importantly the surface texture in every detail It is virtually indistinguishable from the original oil or acrylic painting and has very long lasting qualities. Gilded frame with linen liner.

Ray Vinella, Taos Rabbit Hunt, 1973

Ray Vinella (1933 - 2019) Taos Rabbit Hunt, 1973 oil on linen signed lower right: R. Vinella inscribed verso upper stretcher bar: TAOS RABBIT HUNT 1973 Ray Vinella

Ray Vinella, (1933-2019, Taos, NM), "A New Mexico Ruin", Oil on canvas, 12" H x 24" W

Ray Vinella (1933-2019, Taos, NM) "A New Mexico Ruin" Oil on canvas Signed and inscribed lower left: R. Vinella / Taos; signed again and titled by the artist on the frame's cardboard backing 12" H x 24" W

Ray Vinella, Chinese Cabbage

Ray Vinella (1933 - 2019) Chinese Cabbage pastel on paper signed lower right: R. Vinella / Taos © titled and signed lower left margin: "Chinese Cabbage" pastel - R. Vinella 12 3/4 x 19 5/8 in. (32.39 x 49.85 cm.)

Ray Vinella, Trout Steam

Ray Vinella (1933 - 2019) Trout Steam oil on board signed lower right: R. Vinella / TAOS inscribed verso: TROUT STREAM - R. VINELLA 11 3/8 x 11 3/8 in. (28.89 x 28.89 cm.), Frame: 17 x 17 x 1 in. (43.18 x 43.18 x 2.54 cm.)

Ray Vinella | Proud Dancer

Artist: Ray Vinella | 1933-2019 Title: Proud Dancer Signed l/r: R. Vinella M.A.S. Media: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 36 by 24 inches Additional dimensions: 45 by 33 by 2 inches framed Condition: Very Good Condition details: This painting is in very good condition. Close inspection with the unaided eye reveals nothing of issue. Inspection under UV light reveals two triangular spots of possible inpainting, cream colored pigments, each approximately 1/4 inch in size in the center of the lower portion of the subjects dress. The work is framed in a carved gray rustic molding with a gold inner edge. The frame is in very good condition with little wear. Verso: inscribed in artist’s hand: “Proud Dancer” oil 24 x 36” R. Vinella. Label: C.G. Rein Galleries, Scottsdale, Arizona.

Ray (Raimondo J) Vinella, New Mexico, NY

Ray (Raimondo J) Vinella, New Mexico, NY, Oil on canvas painting titled "The Spillway" with a deer in the woods, 22" x 28", gold frame with liner, signed lower right, "R Vinella" and titled and signed on back, "famed" Taos artist of the "Taos Six Show 1994", good condition.

Ray Vinella | Taos Winter

Artist: Ray Vinella | 1933-2019 Title: Taos Winter Signed l/r: R. Vinella Taos Media: Oil on panel Dimensions: 11 by 14 inches Condition: Very Good Condition Details: This painting is in very good condition. With the unaided eye there are no issues. Closer inspection under ultraviolet light reveals normal fluorescence of artist's pigments, and no signs of restoration. The piece is framed in an ornate silver frame with a linen liner and a silver fillet. The frame is in very good condition with normal wear.

Ray (Raimondo J) Vinella, New Mexico, NY

Ray (Raimondo J) Vinella, New Mexico, NY, Oil on canvas painting titled "The Spillway" with a deer in the woods, 22" x 28", gold frame with liner, signed lower right, "R Vinella" and titled and signed on back, "Taos Six Show 1994", good condition.

Lee Cable | Curious Trio

Artist: Lee Cable | b. 1943 Title: Curious Trio Signed l/l: L. Cable 1987 © Media: Gouache on panel Dimensions: 14 by 20 inches No Reserve

Ray Vinella | Donkey

Artist: Ray Vinella | 1933-2019 Title: Donkey Signed l/l: R.V. Media: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 16 by 20 inches No Reserve

Ray Vinella | Winter Stream

Artist: Ray Vinella | 1933 - 2019 Title: Winter Stream Signed l/l: R. Vinella . Taos Media: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 16 by 20 inches

R. VINELLA - Indian with Horses

Ray Vinella (b. 1933) Indian with Horses, signed lower right: R. ViNElla

Ray Vinella | Story Teller

Artist: Ray Vinella | b. 1933 Title: Story Teller Inscribed back of base: © R Vinella Taos NM Medium: Bronze Dimensions: 10 1/4 by 6 by 8 inches

RAIMONDO JOHN VINELLA (BORN 1933) OIL ON CANVAS

Raimondo John Vinella (Born 1933) Ranchos de Taos Signed lower right, titled verso 'Rancho de Taos' by a hang tag and New Mexico State Fair exhibition label. The canvas measures 20 x 30 inches, frame is 26.5 x 36.5 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell.

Ray Vinella silkscreen

Ray Vinella (American 1933- )- ''Passing Storm, Taos, N.M.''- silkscreen in color, signed in pencil, edition of 300, water stain in upper left and right margins. 20 x 24''

Vinella, Ray (b. 1933) "Southwest Textures"

Vinella, Ray (b. 1933) "Southwest Textures"

Ray Vinella | Taos Mountain

Artist: Ray Vinella |b. 1933 Title: Taos Mountain Signed l/l: R. Vinella Taos 6 Medium: Oil on panel Dimensions: 12 by 16 inches

Ray Vinella | Taos Pueblo

Artist: Ray Vinella |b. 1933 Title: Taos Pueblo Signed l/l: R. Vinella Taos 6 Medium: Oil on panel Dimensions: 12 by 16 inches

RAY VINELLA (BORN 1933) WATERCOLOR

Ray Vinella (b. 1933) 1979 An unusual watercolor by the artist, signed lower left and dated '79, painted on Crescent illustration board. Sight size measures 13.75 x 22.25 inches with a framed size of 23.5 x 31.25 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell.

RAY VINELLA (BORN 1933) TAOS SCHOOL OIL ON PANEL

Ray Vinella (b. 1933) Still Life An interior scene with lamp and wine goblet titled Still Life. Signed lower right, titled 'Still Life' verso on the frame liner. Sight size is 8.25 x 11.25 inches with a framed size of 15.75 x 18.75 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell.

RAY VINELLA (B. 1933, ACTIVE IN N.M.) OIL ON CANVAS OF SPRING FLOWERS SIGNED LR, 15 X 20"

RAY VINELLA (B. 1933, ACTIVE IN N.M.) OIL ON CANVAS OF SPRING FLOWERS SIGNED LR, 15 X 20"

Ray Vinella (1933-) Wooded Landscape

Artist: Ray Vinella (1933-); Title: Untitled; Medium: Oil on canvas; Year or Era Produced: 20th century; Signature: Lower left; Sight Area Approximate Measurement: 28" x 27.5"; Frame Approximate Measurement: 37" x 36" x 3"; Approximate Weight: 15 lbs

Ray Vinella | b. 1933 Snow Fields

Ray Vinella | b. 1933 Snow Fields Signed l/l: R. Vinella SAI Oil on canvas 16 by 20 inches

Ray Vinella (1933 - ) Landscape Oil Painting

Artist: Ray Vinella (1933 - ); Medium: Oil painting on canvas; Year or Era Produced: 20th/21st Century; Signature: Lower right; Sight Area Approximate Measurement: 16.625" x 22.5"; Frame Approximate Measurement: 22" x 27.875" x 2.5"; Weight: 6 lbs; Note: Slight wear present to frame

Ray Vinella (NM, b. 1933), "Mountain Stream"

oil on canvas, signed at lower left "R. Vinella Taos," presented in the original gilt frame. SS 11.5 x 15.5 in.; DOA 20.25 x 24.25 in.

Oil on Canvas by Autumn Landscape by R. Vinella

"The Purple Tree." Signed lower left, "R. Vinella." With linen mat and gilt frame to 20" x 20" .

†Ray Vinella (1933-), "Late Fall Color," 20th c., oil on canvas, signed l.r., framed, H.- 17 in., W.- 23 in.

RAY VINELLA (American, b. 1933) Fallen Logs Over a Mars

RAY VINELLA (American, b. 1933) Fallen Logs Over a Marsh Oil on canvas 12 x 16 inches (30.5 x 40.6 cm) Signed and inscribed lower left: R. Vinella •Taos

RAY VINELLA (American, b. 1933) Trout Stream Oil on can

RAY VINELLA (American, b. 1933) Trout Stream Oil on canvas 42 x 60 inches (106.7 x 152.4 cm) Signed lower right: R. Vinella • SAI Signed on stretcher edge verso: Ray Vinella SAI