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.  

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.

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.

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.

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..

Western Art at the Couer d'Alene Art Auction 2012

The Sutter Creek Stage (1932) by Frank Tenney Johnson (1874-1939)

The Couer d'Alene Art Auction is coming up Saturday July 21st, with an artwork preview and party on Friday, July 20th at the Silver Legacy Resort  in Reno, Nevada.

Heralded as the biggest Western art auction by the Wall Street Journal, the Couer d'Alene auction offers some wonderful art treasures for Western art collectors and dealers.

This year some of the highlights include art by deceased artists such as Albert Bierstadt,  Frank Tenney Johnson, Charles M. Russell and Frederic Remington, as well as living masters Howard Terpning, G. Harvey, Morgan Wiestling, and Mian Situ, just to name a few.

Most of the artwork comes to auction from museum or private collections, but there are also some new paintings created just for the auction by some of today's top Western and wildlife artists.by invitation only.

At the recent Scottsdale Art Auction in March of 2012,  many Howard Terpning paintings exceeded auction estimates dramatically. Captured Ponies had an estimate of 400-600K and ended up selling for over 1.9 Million, and Mystic Power of the War Shield had an estimate of 600-900K and sold for over 1.7 Million, which were the two top lots in the auction. It will be interesting to see what happens with the Terpning paintings at the Couer d' Alene this year.

The Autry Museum just hosted an exhibition about Howard, who is now in his 80's with more than 80 of his original paintings on display. A new book of his art,  Terpning: Tribute to the Plains People ,was recently released.

Not all of the art is at the seven figure range at the Couer d'Alene auction, however. There are lots with low estimates starting from a few thousand up to the strong six figures.

You can  preview the art that will be at the Couer d'Alene Auction here. If you can't attend you can place a proxy bid, or if you would prefer to have an art dealer take care of the process, J Watson Fine Art offers bidding assistance for our collectors. You may contact us at 661 476-7558 or e-mail us at info@jwatsonfineart.com  for more information.

G. Harvey Art--Celebrating America this 4th of July 2012

Dreams of a Nation by G. Harvey

Cowhands of the West by G. harvey

An Evening with the President

G. Harvey art celebrates the spirit of America--what we have accomplished, and the challenges we have faced. So, it is a fitting tribute for this 4th of July to present some wonderful works of art by this beloved painter of America.

The 4th of July reminds us of the freedoms we enjoy and how lucky we are here and gives us a new appreciation of those who have paved the way for us.

Wishing all the Fine Art Collector blog visitors a Happy 4th of July this year!

View more G. Harvey art.

Western Art at 2012 Prix de West at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

Last But Not Least 36 x 48 by Bill Anton

If you are a Western Art Collector,  be sure to check out the annual Prix de West exhibition and sale at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum coming up very soon (June 8th--August 5th, 2012). In addition to seminars and art demonstrations, and an awards banquet, there will be some great paintings by top contemporary Western artists for sale on "draw" and collectors can put their names in for a chance to purchase at favorable prices if their names are drawn.

You can get more information on the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum website , and then click on On-line Catalog link  to preview the art that will be available. If a painting wins an award at the exhibition, it will become part of the museum's permanent collection,  and will not be available for purchase, but there will still be many great works of art to try for.

If you can't attend in person, arrangements can be made to put in for the draw by proxy, or our gallery can assist you with the process. Contact J Watson Fine Art at 661 476-7558 or e-mail us at info@jwatsonfineart.com. Tickets are required to participate. $75 for members and & $85 for non-members, which helps the museum.

From the museum website:

June 8th--August 5th, 2012.

The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum hosts its prestigious invitational art exhibit of over 300 Western paintings and sculpture by the finest contemporary Western artists in the nation with art seminars, receptions and awards banquet. The exhibiting artists bring a diversity of styles to this prestigious art exhibition. Works range from historical pieces that reflect the early days of the West, to more contemporary and impressionist works of art. Landscapes, wildlife and illustrative scenes are always highlighted in the exhibition.

Reservations are required for opening activities. This annual exhibition kicks off with two days of seminars on art-related topics and art demonstrations. The weekend culminates with a fixed-price sale of all the exhibition pieces.

Exhibition and Sale continue through August 5, 2012.