View over 1161 morton kunstler artworks sold at auction to research and compare prices. Christine valters paintner, abbey of the arts jan richardsons artwork awakens what is deep in my soul. Mort kunstler courage in blue complete colection of art, limited editions, prints, posters and custom framing on sale now at prints. If we have enough market data we try to provide estimated secondary. Mort kunstler has become well known for the extraordinary. Bridging the gap between your art and your creator on kickstarter.
Together, they portray the remarkable american heroism which became the lasting legacy of the civil war. Limited edition print, civil war, americian history, fine art reproduction, prints, posters, flag, description. The civil war art of mort kunstler mort kunstler on. Ukrainiancanadian artist william kurelek 19271977 grew up on the prairies. The art of adventure features dozens of rare full color and black and white images from the acclaimed illustrators entire career from classic pulp magazines to. Graduating summa cum laude from sewanee university of the south, meagen mcmillan quickly rose to junior specialist in american art after joining the heritage auctions team in 2014. Shop original mort kunstler paintings from the worlds best art galleries.
One includes four thumbnail sketches, the three additional sketches flesh out the scene, the last of those three having grid lines used to transfer the composition to a canvas. The art of mort kunstler the gallery store limited edition prints. Sep 09, 2007 an art lover will argue that art brings beauty to our surroundings and provides occasions for intellectual and emotional reflection. One of the nations acclaimed historical artists, mort kunstler has focused mostly on the civil war since 1988.
We are unable to accommodate requests for appraisals or current market values of sold out limited edition prints. But he is clearly someone who loves art, and i am in enthusiastic agreement with his comments on the value of actually looking at a painting. The art of adventure, discusses his work and career in this interviewformat program moderated by q102s chris mitchell. The focus of numerous oneman shows at major museums and galleries across the country, mort kunstlers original paintings offer us the opportunity to appreciate both americas history, as well as the rare talents of one of its. Authenticity is the soul of the object, says chinese works of art expert nicolas chow, adding anything that is worth something is worth being faked. Onward they pushed, led by lieutenant colonel joshua chamberlain of the 20th maine. Each piece depicts a group of cowboys huddled on horses around a barbed wire fence. My paintings diaphanous and daisies iii are included in this book. Rug hooking originated as a primitive art form, and this book takes. Both pieces are penciled signed to the bottom left. After the snow depicts winchester, va, january 6, 1862 and was painted in 1998.
Michael findlay is an art dealer, and this book contains a bit too much details about auctions and their prices for me. This civil war limited edition print by mort kunstler, after the snow is new. Pair of mort kunstler signed limited edition prints ebth. Mort kunstler studied art at brooklyn college, ucla, and pratt institute. Over fifty creatives share the five words that inspire their work in this vividly illustrated art book. See more ideas about civil war art, american civil war and confederate states of america. After the snow, kunstler limited edition prints, sn. Civil war print mud march art by mort kunstler framed ebay.
Jans art is a luminous doorway into the sacred made visible. Mort kunstler the godfather of pulp fiction illustrators new book. Mort kunstler custers last stand special edition print. With soldiers and rations in short supply, lee agreed to discuss peace options with grant before more lives were lost. If we have enough market data we try to provide estimated secondary market pricing. Mort kunstler title shenandoah autumn editionhand signed and numbered limited edition artist proof print to 95 canvas and regular editions are sold out. The godfather of pulp fiction illustrators civil war, day by day the civil war reached its symbolic and dramatic conclusion on april 9, 1865, when robert e. In episode 1, see how chow and other sothebys specialists identify the true originals. Collectible art and design books collectors weekly. For him the challenge is in the picture concept and in solving all of the problems of research. Kunstler has said of his gettysburg paintings that they constituted the most difficult project of his career. Born in brooklyn, new york in 1927, mort kunstler showed an innate talent for art as a child, and was encouraged by his father, tom kunstler, to explore and pursue a love of drawing. Jan 01, 2012 michael findlay is an art dealer, and this book contains a bit too much details about auctions and their prices for me. Mort kunstler, the premier historical artist in america today, has focused on the civil war for.
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An afternoon with mort kunstler mort kunstler discusses his work and career in this interviewformat program. Mcpherson, mort kunstler and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Mort kunstler collectible civil war prints framing fox art. Mort kunstler numbered limited edition print of 1750 cross over the river.
Grant had masterminded lees defeat by blocking the railroads which led to richmond and supplied lees troops. In 1992, the national park service was inspired to diplay a series of kunstler s paintings at gettysburg. Click on any picture to bring up a larger image and item price. Mort kunstler adds depth to our understanding of american history. Buying or selling without iguide could be hazardous to your wealth. Civil war art of mort kunstler, the leather bound limited edition. Winter scenes by mort kunstler civil war and irish brigade. As the value of homers work rises and falls on springfields art market, marge becomes increasingly disappointed that no one seems to. Home the artist biography photo archive quote archive art showcase original paintings the art of adventure limited edition prints the american. Browse modern and contemporary artists with auction results, signatures and monograms. He purchased art supplies for his son long before he began his formal education, setting up stilllife arrangements and instructing him to paint what you see. Two prints form a panoramic view of the battle of fredericksburg.
But those who dont appreciate art see it as unnecessary and frivolous at any rate, certainly not something that tax dollars should go to support. Guest writer julia steinmetz directed readers to an episode of the simpsons in mom and pop art, a treasure of an episode from 1999, homer is discovered as an outsider artist after a home improvement mishap. Filter by all winter scenes by mort kunstler 1840 c. How the art world values art is important because the. Website, mort kunstler born august 28, 1927 is an american artist known for his illustrative paintings of. To view more details for an image, click on the image or click the details link under the photo. October 1956 considered one of americas greatest historical artists, mort kunstler has become well known for. The march was conducted in the midst of a brutally fierce winter storm. This issue opens with an excerpt from michael findlays new book, the value of art. Searchable appraisal guide to current market values for fine art. Limited edition prints the official mort kunstler website. We need your help to keep this project alive and growing. A pair of mort kunstler signed and numbered prints.
This was apparently the first instance in which the park had used an art exhibition to help explain the theme of the battle. Philosophy talk relies on the support of listeners like you to stay on the air and online. Mort kunstler courage in blue limited edition art prints. The first in a panoramic set of two limited edition fine art prints. See all mort kunstler historical prints available for sale.
Mort kunstler has never been swayed by the vagaries of style or technique. Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985. From the foreword by david hackett fischer, pulitzer prizewinning author of washingtons crossing celebrate the creation of the united states, which is brought to vivid life through the work of acclaimed artist mort kunstler. Get the best deals on mort kunstler art prints when you shop the largest online selection at.
The originial painting, by the american artist mort kunstler, was one of three commissioned for the presidential bicentennial celebration. No impressionism, modernism, minimalismno single description to encapsulate what has been going on. Kunstler s work has been featured in more than 20 books, selling more than 500,000 copies. Meagens experience from consignment coordinator to fine art cataloger and now junior specialist gave her a thorough understanding of the auction industry. Thanks to their exquisite photographs and highquality printing, their appeal is largely visual, the opposite of the textheavy doggedeared paperbacks you might read in bed or take to the beach. Subscribe to access price results for 150,000 different artists. Mort kunstler page historical art and civil war prints. We welcome inquiries about purchasing mort kunstlers original paintings, limited edition prints and products, and licensing his images, as well as general questions and comments. Dave is from richmond and tammy was born in fredericksburg, va. Winter scenes by mort kunstler beautiful paintings of military and civilians in prominent cities of the american civil war. Mort kunstler is the premier historical artist in america and now he focuses mainly on the american civil war. When mort kunstler began his current emphasis on civil war art in the early. Books like those mistreated paperbacks require writers and readers.
It was a rare and remarkable moment jackson and stuart at carter hall and im pleased to be able to recreate the memorable event as art. These limited edition works of art may or may not be currently available. K artists mort kunstler mort kunstler limited edition prints secondary market art. Beautiful and eyecatching art books have always been in demand on abebooks. Click add to cart to add the image to your shopping cart. Each technique maintains the character of the marks made by the artist during the. Lee surrendered the confederate army of northern virginia. Collectors are willing to pay high prices for rare and signed works. An exhibit of kunstler s civil war work, based on our book for us the living, is touring the country and a major retrospective of his art is planned in november 2014 at the.
Exclusive companion catalog to the norman rockwell museum exhibition mort kunstler. Courage in blue chamberlain at fredericksburg, dec. His images have been used to illustrate countless works on american history. When mort kunstler began his current emphasis on civil war art in the early 1980s, he had already accomplished more than a halfdozen artists could hope to accomplish in a collective lifetime. Her visual images present the depth of spiritual transformation with strikingly creative insight. Limited edition print art prints mort kunstler for sale ebay. Done in preparation for kunstlers painting ellis island main hall. The art of mort kunstler the gallery store book store all books signed by mort kunstler. The illustrations of uniforms, arms and equipment are a valuable source and very helpful. Any contribution, large or small, helps us produce intelligent, reflective radio that questions everything, including our most deeplyheld beliefs about science, morality, culture, and the human condition. Mort kunstler abebooks abebooks shop for books, art.
In 1992, the national park service was inspired to diplay a series of kunstlers paintings at gettysburg. Artist paul noble on how he draws art and design the. Collection features furnishings, dinnerware, and decor inspired by the artists own vision of home sweet home. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Below is a collection of mort kunstler s art prints. Courage in blue is a compantion print to valor in gray kershaws brigade at fredericksburg, december, 1862. Sep 05, 2011 during my recent interview with legendary artist mort kunstler, he told me that during a typical month in the 1950s and 1960s he usually created three cover paintings and at least two interior illustrations for the mens adventure magazines published by martin goodmans publishing company magazine management mags like stag, male, men and for men only. He has exhibited in galleries and museums nationwide and received many awards. The civil war reached its symbolic and dramatic conclusion on april 9, 1865, when robert e. As a fervent lover of papercraft, book sculpture, and creative repurposing of physical books, i was instantly taken with art made from books. Prints are of the same 1980 painting titled boundary line. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. French text it wasnt until 1960 that a european brand launched the creation of military miniatures.
Morton kunstler paintings for sale morton kunstler art. That company was airfix, with the sherman m4, well after the american and japanese manufacturers. The complete line of historicallyaccurate and highlycollectible military art by mort kunstler is for sale now at mort kunstler. Browse by artists on findartinfo art prices, art appraisal. Limited editions featuring picasso, joan miro and jeff koons are all on the list of the 10 most expensive art books purchased from abebooks this year. Inspiring subjects, the best of watercolor, north light books, 2016. A decade into the 21st century, no clear movement or style has emerged to mark contemporary art. When a gallery image is available we will put them here. Largeformat coffeetable books, which are meant to be shown off rather than shelved, are coveted by art and design connoisseurs. Dancing in the light ii, watercolour, not for sale. His previous books include gettysburg, gods and generals, and the confederate spirit. Altered, sculpted, carved, transformed public library a compendium of extraordinary artworks from the around the world, using the physical book as raw material for creative contemplation and. Mort kunstler prints, mort kunstler artwork, fine art by mort kunstler. Get the best deals on limited edition print art prints mort kunstler when you shop the largest online selection at.
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