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The American Spirit by Tom DuBois

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C. M. Russell Museum Auction - Russell Paints a Masterpiece by Andy Thomas

During the first half of the Auction, Andy Thomas’ oil on canvas “Russell Paints a Masterpiece” sold for $200,000 Saturday night at the Russell: the Auction to Benefit the C.M. Russell Museum.

The painting was estimated to top out at $85,000.

The bidders loved it – a painting depicting C.M. Russell, young artist Joe DeYong looking on, eyeing a nearly finished painting of bison galloping over the plains. He was the middle-aged C.M. Russell, the superstar of the American art world.

The real life DeYong traveled to Great Falls from the east in 1914 specifically to meet and study under Russell. Thomas’ painting is at once an homage to Russell and an exercise in drama and balance.

The buyer of the Thomas painting said he wasn’t surprised to see it go for so much.

“We just bought it because we like it,” said the buyer.

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Martin Grelle's Original of Prayer's of the Pipe Carrier Sold to Highest Bidder in Scottsdale

Among Native American peoples to this day, the pipe carrier plays an important role and bears a heavy burden. Pipes are never bought; they are made. A balance between male, the pipe stem, and female, the bowl of the pipe is essential. One does not choose to carry the pipe. Rather, the pipe chooses its carrier. Those who wish to have a pipe ceremony, to have their prayers heard, cannot be denied by the pipe carrier, though they must present a small gift to the carrier. Cured tobacco, or a mixture of tobacco and other herbs such as Deers tongue leaf, Bear Berry and Red Willow- called kinnikinnick in many languages - is smoked as thanks to the Creator, Grandmother Earth, the Power of the Four Winds are offered prior to the specific entreaty. At the moment poignantly depicted in Prayers of the Pipe Carrier, the Pipe Carrier offers the first smoke to the Creator. Another Indian squats, burning an offering of herbs and twigs while the others stand quietly, watching, waiting and listening for an answer.

Martin Grelle
Prayers of the Pipe Carrier
Oil on Canvas
58 x 66 inches
Signed lower right/CA and dated 2011
Estimate: $200,000 - $300,000
Sold for $488,750 plus buyers premium

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The American Spirit by Tom duBois

Tom duBois’ outlook on life is eternally young. He has the gift of seeing through a child’s eyes – transforming the realistic into the magical. He is fond of a quote by Picasso, "Every child is an artist…the problem is remaining a child once you grow up.”

The artist’s unassuming and humble personality, combined with his outstanding talents, result in highly imaginative works of art unique to his creative genius. Always a delightful artist and guest at gallery shows, duBois has amazed and entertained his collectors with not only his artistic abilities, but also his acoustic guitar and songs.

duBois loves to travel for research on the animals and people featured in his paintings as well as for period clothing. The artist has been known to stop people on the street if they fit his idea for a person he plans to include in an image. And, with his winning smile and honest persona, he is rarely turned down by one of his potential "models.” With meticulous research and attention to detail, duBois creates rich, intricate works that astound the viewer.

Over a short period of years, duBois was catapulted to the pinnacle of the limited edition art world. His most famous images are from his Noah’s Ark Series, the Disney Discovery Collection, the phenomenal Hosanna, and other religious works of art. With sell-out editions on each release, duBois has established himself as an artist who captures the whole story in his paintings.

In the Noah’s Ark images, the artist created fantastic, colorful scenes depicting the construction of the Ark, the Ark as it sailed the endless water covering the earth, the gathering of the animals for their journey on the Ark, and the celebration of the waters receding as Noah and his family returned to land. duBois’ "Hosanna,” depicting Christ being led into the City of Jerusalem through the throngs of people who worshipped Him as He bestowed His love on them, is a masterpiece of creativity that has been compared to some of the world’s most admired religious works.

For the Disney Discovery Collection, duBois created amazing images featuring five of the Disney characters…Snow White, Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland, Pinocchio, and Cinderella…images that astounded the art world. Hidden within the images were characters and items from each story…to view one of these works is truly incredible.

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Andy Does Christmas

Andy’s Frame Shop in Westerville, Ohio sent us this beautiful Christmas Tree set among Richard Reynold’s magnificent high resolution flower portraits. We thank Andy for his business and for sharing this creative display. Merry Christmas Andy!

DOUG HALL PAINTING BRINGS HIGHEST PRICE

In September the sale of original art at the Buffalo Bill Art Show records were set.  Leading the way as the highest priced painting was Red Coat by Doug Hall.  Somerset Fine Art is releasing giclée limited edition canvas prints of this piece which features the famous Shawnee Chief circa 1812.  Please contact your Somerset Representative for information on this and other Doug Hall images.