Fine Art and Collectibles
Grand Canyon of Arizona from Hermit Rim Road
Thomas Moran
New York. 1912 - Chromolithograph Print
This majestic print is the largest and most dramatic of Thomas Moran's printed works. It was published by the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad in 1912, after the original oil commissioned for (and still owned by) the line. It shows a tremendous sweep of the scenery of the Grand Canyon from the Hermit Rim, with the bright colors of the Canyon shown dramatically against the turbulent sky. Thomas Moran, famous for his superb landscapes of the West, first painted the Grand Canyon in 1873 when he painted his "Chasm of the Colorado," which he sold to Congress the following year. In 1892 he visited the Canyon as a guest of the Santa Fe Railroad, whose line now brought tourists within easy reach, and painted a large canvas for the line in return for a free trip. The Santa Fe Railroad completed a spur line to the rim in 1901, and consistently sponsored "artist's excursions" there from 1901 to 1912, as well as purchasing paintings to serve as a basis for promotional efforts. In 1912 the railroad capped twenty years of association with Moran by commissioning this picture and producing this large chromolithograph. Almost all copies of this Moran print were soon distributed by the Santa Fe Railroad as a promotional gift. Few of these have survived, generally being badly framed, usually without glass, and displayed in poor conditions. A small number remained in the archives of the railroad, and so have retained their untrimmed and pristine state. Nancy K. Anderson, ed., THOMAS MORAN, pp.301, 320
Provenance: Royal Family
Condition: Good condition for a chromolithograph of this age. The exception is in the white margins, which has a small black mold spot(s). Not visible due to framing.
These Thomas Moran chromolithographs typically sell in the $6,500 to $8,000 range depending on condition.
The art measures 27” x 35”. The frame measures 40” w x 47 1/2”
Original watercolor by 19th C English Artist, Richard Caton Woodville, Jr.
Painted in Tanzania in 1889
Richard Caton Woodville, Jr's paintings are collected by the "Royal Collection"; the Royal Canadian Regiment Museum, London, Ontario; Royal Green Jackets, Oxford; Royal Scots Dragoon Guards; West Point; The Queen's Royal Hassars; King's Own Scottish Borderers Regimental; and Palacio Real de Madrid among others.
Richard Caton Woodville, Jr. painted this particular work of art in his later years while in Tanzania.
Art measures: 11 ½” x 14 ½” Framed: 18 ½” x 23”
“Beautiful Women of Ancient Times” by Zuo Bin
A hand brush painted water color by Chinese artist Zuo Bin titled “Beautiful Women in Ancient Times”
Bio Certificate states: “Zuo Bin was born in 1945, a first-rate painter of China, both a painter and a vice president of the Research Academy at the time of purchase in 2003
Zuo Bin has won many awards for his paintings. Fine art museums as well as related institutes in China and abroad have collected his works”.
This is a certified original painting by Zuo Bin, but the subject concept may not be. Zuo Bin’s Seal (signature) is on left.
A luxe gold gilded custom frame showcases the art.
Painting measures: 21 1/4" x 21 1/4"/ Including the border: 26" x 26" / Custom gilt frame measures: 31 1/2" x 31 1/2"
“Roses” - Original oil painting by award-winning artist Louis Escobedo
In 1994, Louis Escobedo was awarded the Gold Medal from the prestigious Oil Painter of America (OPA), an organization that champions the highest standards in representational art. The Gold Medal Award is OPA’s top accolade in its Juried Exhibition. In 2013 Louis returned to OPA and became an OPA Signature Member, and received many awards, including another Gold Medal from the National Juried Exhibition for his painting in 2014. He is one of only two artists who have received the OPA Gold Medal award twice in the last 27 years. Louis and his wife now live in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The “Roses” Painting measures 16” x 20” Framed: x 25” H 28 ¾” W
Artist’s most recent awards:
2020 Most Original Award of Excellence in the Master Signature Division
2019 Award of Excellence Oil Painters of America Western Regional Exhibition
2017 Award of Excellence Oil Painters of America Online Show
2017 Award of Excellence Oil Painters of America Salon Show
2016 Award of Excellence Oil Painters of America Salon Exhibition
2014 Gold Medal ($25,000.00 Award) from National Oil Painters of America
2013 Summer Salon Award National Oil Painters of America Exhibition in Michigan
2012 John Young Hunter Memorial Award, Allied Artists of America 99th Annual National Show, NYC
2012 Most Original Award for Excellence from the National Oil Painters of America Exhibition