Jackson Hole Art Gallery J Watson Fine Art Now Open!

Jackson Hole, Wyoming has a thriving art scene with several good art galleries in town, and J Watson Fine Art has a new pop-up art gallery in Jackson Hole right on the Town Square at 36 E. Broadway Ave. Suite 3-1.

Jackson is also home to the Museum of Wildlife Art, and the Jackson Hole Art Auction and Fall Arts Festival and Collectors from all over visit for these events and to enjoy the beauty of Jackson Hole.

Jackson is a charming Western town with beautiful views of nature and plenty of wildlife. 

From the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar and restaurant on the Town Square to the Elk Preserve 1 mile away, and Grand Teton National Park nearby, there are many places to visit.

We hope you will stop by the gallery if you come to Jackson where you can view great Western Art, Wildlife Art, Figurative Art, Landscapes and City Scenes, Sports Art and more. 

On the walls currently we have original paintings by Frederic Remington, Howard Terpning, G. Harvey, Martin Grelle, Bonnie Marris, Nicholas Coleman, Pino, Volegov, Marshennikov and many more great artists.

If you don’t have a trip to Jackson Hole planned, we are happy to help you with your art collection by phone or email. We help collectors all over the US and internationally with their art collections.

You can call the gallery at 661 476-7558 or email info@jwatsonfineart.com, or fill out our Contact Form here.  

Norman Rockwell Original Art

Saying Grace by Norman Rockwell Original Painting Sold by Sotheby's Auction

Doctor Examining Sick Doll for Little Girl Norman Rockwell Original Drawing Sold by J Watson Fine Art

Mighty Proud Norman Rockwell Original Oil Study Sold by J Watson Fine Art

If you would like to add a one of a kind piece of American art and history to your art collection by Norman Rockwell, we would be happy to be of assistance.

We can help with the acquisition (or sale) of original Norman Rockwell paintings, drawings and studies.

Although the record auction price for a Norman Rockwell painting to date is over 46 Million for Freedom from Want, there are original Normal Rockwell works of art in a wide range of prices starting from a few thousand and up into the 8 figures.

We have been fortunate to help collectors acquire a number of his works over the years, and have some rare original Norman Rockwell art we can offer to collectors.

Contact the gallery at 661 476-7558 or e-mail us here for more information about buying or selling Norman Rockwell original works of art.

Artist G. Harvey--A Great Legacy

 

Light Unto the World by G. Harvey

Men of the Great Northwest by G. Harvey

A Nation Blessed by G. Harvey

 G. Harvey 1933-2017

Artist G. Harvey was a true American Treasure. He has blessed so many with his wonderful paintings of Western cowboy and Native American Scenes and his American turn of the century street scenes.

Many of his paintings were used to raise funds for Focus on the Family, a cause that was dear to his heart, through auctions of original paintings and sales of limited edition prints, and those gifts will continue to create positive effects into the future.

Collectors and art admirers have enjoyed his work for many years, and his paintings will continue to bring joy and inspiration to countless people all over the world. G. Harvey artwork can be found in the collections of museums, corporations and private collectors, and select artwork is available through galleries.

His appreciation of the simple times and the accomplishments of those who built America comes through in his work.

Patriotism is a strong theme in paintings such as A Nation Blessed, Dreams of a Nation and An Evening with the President.

The rugged life of the American Cowboy is shown in his paintings like Men of the Great Northwest and Trailing the Canyon Light.

And his abiding faith was portrayed in his iconic Light Unto the World featuring the large Christmas tree outside the White House in Washington DC, among other paintings..

We are so thankful for the life and contributions of G. Harvey and the wonderful legacy he left for us.

J Watson Fine Art carries a selection of rare G.Harvey original paintings as well as many of his sold out at the publisher limited edition prints. You can contact the gallery at 661 476-7558 or e-mail info@jwatsonfineart.com or visit the website at www.jwatsonfineart.com for more information.

Rare Norman Rockwell Original Paintings Available from J Watson Fine Art

Norman Rockwell Original 

Mighty Proud Study

Norman Rockwell paintings have been on the covers of the Saturday Evening Post, Look magazine, the Boy Scouts of America Calendars and more, and his work has a prominent place in American art.

Family values, nostalgia and simpler times are often depicted in Norman Rockwell's art.

His original paintings, studies and drawings have been highly valued by collectors.

Generally Norman Rockwell painted several studies prior to the final paintings, some more detailed than others. 

J Watson Fine Art has several rare Norman Rockwell original paintings and Norman Rockwell original studies available. Most of these are discreet sales and are not on the website, but collectors may contact the gallery at 661 476-7558 or e-mail info@jwatsonfineart.com for more information on available works of art.

Cowboy Art by John Bye--Masters of the American West Artist

Just for the Fun of It, Original painting by John Bye

Cloud Watching Over the Kaibab Plateau, Original Painting by John Bye

John Bye portrays the modern cowboy in his highly detailed original paintings.
John was recently invited to participate in theAnnual Masters of the American West show at the Autry Western Heritage Museum, as his talent was recognized by the late John Geraghty of the Autry.
J Watson Fine Art represents John for his original paintings, and his limited editions are published by The Greenwhich Workshop.

Western Still Life Paintings by Museum Artist J. E. Weston

 

Civil War Relic 24 x 36 by J. E. Weston 

 

The Under Sheriff's Spurs 30 x 24 by J. E. Weston 

 

The Ceremony 24 x 30 by J E. Weston

These Western still life paintings by J. E. Weston have great lighting, composition, and detail. J. E. is the artist in residence at the Jackson Hole Historical Museum and his paintings often incorporate artifacts from the museum collection in the compositions.

He has painted for many museums in the US and Canada before entering the gallery market and has a promising future.

For more information about the artist or to inquire about one of his original paintings contact the gallery at 661 476-7558 or e-mail info@jwatsonfineart.com, or visit the website www.jwatsonfineart.com.

Masters of the American West Highlights

Longing for Home by Kyle Polzin

Family Traditions by Morgan Weistling

Capturing the Captain's Coat by Howard Terpning

As supporters of the Autry, we wanted to share some of the highlights of the Masters of the American West show this year.

This was the first year that selected works were offered in an open live bid format, rather than silent bid.  There were paintings in the live bid auction by Howard Terpning,  ZS Liang,, Mian Situ, and Kyle Polzin.

The rest of the available paintings in the show were sold by ballot box draw as usual.

Howard Terpning was close to 2 Million with the sale of his painting Capturing the Chief's Coat 40 x 50 which sold for 1.9 Million to the highest bidder. Limited Edition giclee canvases of the piece were produced by his publisher The Greenwich Workshop, and have already sold out at the publisher. Contact us if you are interested in adding one of Howard Terpning's original paintings or sold-out at publisher limited editions to your art collection.

We are also fortunate to have some of Howard's double signed Artist Proofs direct from the family vault that we can offer our collectors.

Morgan Weistling won the Purchase Award for his wonderful painting Family Traditions, which is now part of the Autry permanent collection.  We are very happy for Morgan's well deserved win, although it would hae been nice to be able to buy the painting for one of our collectors : )

Kyle Polzin exceeded expectations yet again with his painting Longing for Home 17 x 36 which sold for 60.000.

Overall it was a good night for Western art.

You can browse more Western art on our website, and we have more art available that is not on the website. Contact us at 661 476-7558 or e-mail info@jwatsonfineart.com and let us know if there is something on your wish list for art we can assist you with.

G. Harvey Art Reaches New High Price and Great Demand at Auction

Winter's Gold 24 x 36 by G. Harvery

Land of No Fences 24 x 36 by G. Harvey

New York, New York 40 x 30 by G. Harvey

Manhattan Showers 12 x 9 by G. Harvey  available from J Watson Fine Art

G. Harvey is truly an American treasure and collectors have been showing their appreciation of his beautiful original paintings with fierce bidding at auction recently.

Several (but not all) auction lots have closed with sales prices way over auction estimates. Notably at Jackson Hole Art Auction this September, Winter Gold (Western) sold for almost 170,000 with auction estimates of 60,000-90,000, Land of No Fences (Western) sold for over 140,000 with auction estimates of 70,000-90,000, and in April, the wonderful city scene New York, New York sold for over 281,000 despite auction estimates of 120,000-180,000, setting a new record for a G. Harvey painting at auction (so far).

Though rare, there are still some small G. Harvey original paintings at modest prices that can be acquired in the teens and twenties that we can offer to collectors wanting a one of a kind treasure from this talented artist, and some larger paintings as well.

As with any fine art, there are no guarantees about what will happen with prices in the future, so my advice is always to buy art that you love, rather than just for investment only.

Whatever the prices, G. Harvey's original paintings are beautiful and have wonderful impressionistic technique, and they bring joy to collectors and those who view them. They also bring to the world an appreciation for the simple things and good values that are part of the spirit of America.

You can view G. Harvey originals available from J Watson Fine Art  at the G. Harvey exhibit on our website, and for information or photos of additional originals contact us at 661 476-7558 or e-mail info@jwatsonfineart.com.

Interview with Morgan Weistling and rare original paintings.

Emmie's Gold 48 x 30 Original Oil on Canvas by Morgan Weistling

Sierra's Hood 20 x 14 Original Oil on Canvas by Morgan Weistling

Morgan Weistling has an exceptional talent. His work is reminiscent of some of the great masters like Renoir, Sorolla and yet he has his own unique signature.

It is no surprise that his original paintings are prized by collectors. His rich technique and ability to capture the essence of the spirit of his subjects and their emotions set him apart.  Morgan has won numerous awards and his originals grace the walls of museums and prestigious private collections.

We are fortunate to have a few rare original paintings available by Master of the American West artist Morgan Weistling. We can also offer collectors his limited editions on canvas.

Despite Morgan's stellar position in the art world, he maintains his down to earth demeanor and his characteristic sense of humor. I interviewed Morgan and can share a behind-the-scene insight into the world of this famous artist with you here.

Call us at 661 476-7558 to add a Morgan Weistling original or limited edition canvas to your art collection.  You can read more about Morgan and view more of his artwork on the Morgan Weistling exhibit on our website.

The Distinctive Style of Master Realist Artist William Acheff

Thoughts of My memories 20 x 16

Grinding Corn Day 22 x 28

Firelight by Strike-a-Light 20 x 16

William Acheff's paintings have been featured on the cover of many magazines.  His  paintings have a very distinct style that is widely recognized and admired. He is best known for his highly realistic still lifes of Native American artifacts. One can only imagine the patience it takes to create these beautifully detailed works of art.

William has won the Masters of the American West Purchase Award and he has won awards from the Prix de West show held by the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.

Contact us at 661 476-7558 or e-mail info@jwatsonfineart.com for more information.

Original Western Art Wanted

The gallery is quite busy, and we are purchasing and accepting consignments of original Western paintings and original wildlife paintings by the following artists:

Frank Mc Carthy
Morgan Weistling
Howard Terpning
Frederic Remington
Marin Grelle
Frank Tenney-Johnson
Tim Cox
James Bama
Stephen Lyman
Z.S. Liang
Mian Situ
Kyle Polzin
Bonnie Marris
G. Harvey
Bill Owens
Michael Coleman
Nicholas Coleman

Contact J Watson Fine Art at 661 476-7558 or e-mail info@jwatsonfineart.com if you have an original painting (no prints) by one of these Western or wildlife artists that you would like to sell. You can also contact us through our website at www.jwatsonfineart.com .

Gorgeous Wildlife Art by Award-Winning Artists this Holiday Season

Winter's Beauty by John Bye Original Painting Acrylic on Canvas 31.8 x 47.5

Work in progress on John's easel

Grizzly Bear by Bonnie Marris Original Oil Painting 12 x 9 miniature--Great Holiday Gift!

Canyon Creek Cougar by John Seerey-Lester Original Painting 24 x 36

Rosie the Cat by Susan von Borstel Original Painting Oil on Marble 16 x 16--Another great gift idea!

Rufous Hummingbird and Mountain Hemlock by the late Stephen Lyman Original Painting Acrylic 4.5 x 10

This Holiday season we have some wonderful paintings available including wildlife art by Bonnie Marris, John Seerey-Lester, Susan von Borstel, Stephen Lyman, and more award-winning artists.

We are also introducing "HD (high-definition) paintings by UK artist John Bye. John's amazing ability to paint with realistic detail is something to behold. Although many people ask if they are photographs, they are in fact painted by hand.

Collectors will be seeing John's work coming up in major art magazines, and J Watson Fine Art is the exclusive representative for US and Canadian collectors for this talented artist.

You can browse more great paintings on the Wildlife Art exhibit on our website. Call us at 661 476-7558 or e-mail us at info@jwatsonfineart.com to request a quote or for more information on any of these original paintings.

Happy Holidays!

Celebrating Pino Art on his Birthday, November 8th.

In the Garden, Pino Original Painting

Daydream by Pino Daeni

A Place in My Heart

Tomorrow (November 8th) is the birthday of Pino Daeni, one of my favorite artists, so I wanted to take a minute to celebrate his life and art.

I have talked to many collectors who love his paintings. Pino collectors tend to be quite passionate about his art. His beautiful scenes of mothers and children have brought smiles to countless viewers.

His paintings of sensual women remind us of the beauty of women and renew an appreciation of them in our busy lives.

Pino was a prolific painter. He was inspired to paint and said that the women came to him in his sleep to be painted. The joy and beauty Pino created continues through his art.

For Pino's birthday, we will offer a complementary copy of the hard-cover coffee table book of Pino art (retail $100) with any purchase of Pino artwork. 

You can browse more Pino art at the Pino Daeni exhibit at the J Watson Fine Art website.Contact the gallery at 661 476-7558 or e-mail info@jwatsonfineart.com for more information about Pino originals or limited edition giclees.

Morgan Weistling Master of the American West Artist

End of Harvest by Morgan Weistling--New Painting 2012

Country Schoolhouse by Morgan Weistling

Apple Girl by Morgan Weistling

Pepper  a  Morgan Weislting Original Painting  20 x 15

Morgan Weistling is one of the top Masters of the American West artists at the Autry Museum. He has won many awards including the Prix de West and the Patron's Choice Award at the Autry.

His paintings of the Old West are beautiful and show great character.

 Morgan's paintings are so popular that the smaller paintings are often sold by "draw" with many collectors submitting their names in hopes of being the one drawn to be able to purchase the painting.

At J Watson Fine Art, we are very good at finding the hard to find, and have the rare Morgan Weislting original painting, Pepper, available for a direct sale without a draw. This beautiful painting would be an excellent addition to any art collection.

Contact J Watson Fine Art for more information or to add a Morgan Weistling original painting or rare sold-out at publisher Artist Proof giclée canvas to your art collection, at 661 476-7558 or e-mail info@jwatsonfineart.com.

You can also read more about Morgan Weistling and view more of his art by visiting the Morgan Weislting exhibit on our website.

Newly Available Antoine Blanchard Paintings--J Watson Fine Art

Boulevard De La Madeleine Paris 1900 by Antoine Blanchard

Bouldevard De La Madeleine Paris 1900 Back

Certificate of Authenticity from A. Larde

Four beautiful Antoine Blanchard paintings of Paris just became available through J Watson Fine Art.

Inspired by Edouard Cortes, who also influenced American impressionist G. Harvey, Antoine Blanchard was one of the most famous  School of Paris painters.

Boulevard De La Madeleine Paris 1900 has great color, movement and light

All of these paintings are of excellent quality and all of them have Certificates of Authenticity from A. Larde. They are signed front and back.

It is important to have good authentication when acquiring an Antoine Blanchard painting for your art collection, as there are many copies on the market.

Antoine Blacnhard's original paintings are beautiful and classic and would make an excellent addition to an art collection. 

To view more photos of Blanchard artwork visit the Antoine Blanchard exhibit at J Watson Fine Art.

Serge Marshennikov Beautiful Realist Figure Paintings

New Painting 31 x 31 by Serge Marshennikov

Russian Artist Serge Marshennikov has a true gift. His paintings of beautiful women have amazing realism, yet he maintains a painterly style.

His paintings have the feel of the old-world masters with a classic elegance and tone, along with contemporary aspects to the models and features.

Not surprisingly, collectors have been avidly acquiring his new paintings, and they have been selling very quickly,

We have been fortunate to be able to help collectors add original paintings by Serge Marshennikov to their art collections.

Serge was born in the USSR in 1971 and graduated from the  Repin Academy of Fine Art in St. Petersberg, Russia.

Read more about Serge Marshennikov at the J Watson Fine Art website.

Contact J Watson Fine Art for more information about Serge Marshennikov art at 661 476-7558 or e-mail info@jwatsonfineart.com.

Highlights and Sales Results--Couer d' Alene Western Art Auction 2012

Shirt Worn by Chief Joseph Sold for 877,500 at Auction

Scout's Report by Howard Terpning Sold for 977,000 at Auction

A Life of Cultivation by Scott Tallman Powers--Winner of the Collector's Choice Award

The 2012 Couer d'Alene auction realized total sales of over 17.4 Million  up from last year's 16.9 Million.

Top sales prices included Howard Terpning's "Scout's Report" which sold for 977,000, Frank Tenney-Johnson's "Cowboys Roping the Bear" which sold for 921,000, and a shirt worn by Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce tribe (and documented in the earliest known photo of him and a painting that hangs in the Smithsonian and was used for a U.S. postage stamp), which sold for 877,500.

Although there were many sales (90% of all lots sold),  and overall sales were up over last year, we didn't see the way over estimates sales on Terpning paintings that we did at the last big auction in Scottsdale. Can't complain about the almost 1 Million hammer price on "Scout's Report", though.

There were many wonderful paintings, and some very good buys to be had. One of my collectors walked away with a painting well below what he was prepared to pay for it.

Auctions are a funny thing.--sometimes there are two or more collectors who want the same painting and prices can go wild, other times if collectors intent on buying paintings by a particular artist don't attend, or buy something else during the auction, and use up their art budget, you may find a treasure for less than you would expect.
 
The Collector's Choice Award for the 2012 event went to Scott Tallman Powers for his new painting "A Life of Cultivation", which sold for 22,230..

Pino Daeni Original Painting Maternal Instincts (Version 2)--Famous Paintings with Multiple Versions

Maternal Instincts Original Painting by Pino Daeni

Artist Pino Daeni originals are prized by collectors, and Maternal Instincts is one of his more iconic paintings.. A version of the Pino original painting Maternal Instincts just became available. It has the mother in a lavender dress and the daughter in a teal dress. Another version of Maternal Instincts by Pino (which was also made into a limited edition art print) has the mother in a deep purple dress and the daughter in a burgundy wine dress, and has a deeper background as well.

Many famous artists throughout history have painted multiple version of paintings, including DaVinci, Monet, Van Gogh, and Munch.

A version of Edvard Munch's The Scream made the news this year when it sold at Sotheby's auction house for just under 120 Million, breaking auction records. There are four versions of The Scream. The other three are in museums in Norway.

Rouen Cathedral by Claude Monet

 Between 1892 and 1894, impressionist Claude Monet painted a series of 31 paintings of the Rouen Cathedral with different light and atmospheric occurrences, such as clouds and fog, and from different perspectives. The paintings were well received, and a commercial success at the time. One of the Cathedral paintings was sold at auction in 2000 for over 24 Million. Two of the paintings are in the National Gallery of Art in Washington  DC, there are others in museums throughout the world.

Without Borders by Peter Max

Of course, there are famous examples  in modern or "pop art" as well, with Andy Warhol and Peter Max. Sometimes multiple versions of a painting would be displayed together as one montage, but there are also versions of paintings that stand alone.

With multiple versions of original paintings, each painting is a unique one of a kind painted by the artist's hand, and not a reproduction like a limited edition print or giclee canvas.

For more information on Pino Daeni art or to request a quote on Maternal Instincts,  visit the Pino art exhibit. or contact us at 661 476-7558 or info@jwatsonfineart.com.