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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;verybrad, post: 112300, member: 37&quot;]Looks like maybe we are done with these two.&nbsp; Opinions were again mixed but people seemed to generally like these two better than the first pair.&nbsp; Painting B seems to get a bit of a nod over A in this regard.&nbsp; They were chosen due to the fact that they are both landscapes by listed Indiana artists and painted around the same time (probably 1950s).&nbsp; There is a contrast in the styles and one painting presents warm while the second is cool in color palette. </p><p><br /></p><p>Painting A is by Hazyl Craig Fowler (1887-1978).&nbsp; I think you will find she is listed in various resources and will find more examples of her work on the internet.&nbsp; She was a semi-professional artist and painted for many years.&nbsp; Her works seem to have a following but values are not particularly high.&nbsp; Her works sell mostly under $500.00. </p><p><br /></p><p>I bought this particular painting at the thrift store for $20.00.&nbsp; It had some condition problems with a couple small punctures and some damage to the frame.&nbsp; I sold it fairly easily for $150.00 with free shipping on ebay after trying a couple times for $199.00 without results.&nbsp; I don&#039;t believe I ever had it in my store.</p><p><br /></p><p>Painting B is by Claude Curry Bohm (1894-1971).&nbsp; He is considered one of the better Brown County, Indiana artists and has a strong following.&nbsp; I think you will find him listed in all major American art references and many examples of his work are on the internet.&nbsp; His works have sold up to about $30K but most sell much more modestly.&nbsp; You can find his biography here.....</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://fineestateart.com/artists/c_curry_bohm" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://fineestateart.com/artists/c_curry_bohm" rel="nofollow">http://fineestateart.com/artists/c_curry_bohm</a></p><p><br /></p><p>I bought this painting in a small antique shop about 50 miles from home.&nbsp; I had remembered seeing it at one point and being attracted to it.&nbsp; I had intended to look in to it at the time but forgot.&nbsp; I went back over a year later and the painting was still there.&nbsp; I became more interested in the painting.&nbsp; I went home, did some research, and negotiated the sale over the phone.&nbsp; I paid $400.00 for it. </p><p><br /></p><p>I quickly consigned it to Jackson&#039;s auction in Indiana.&nbsp; They gave me a $1500.00 guaranteed return with an auction estimate of 2-2.5K.&nbsp; The painting was featured in their catalog and was the kick-off lot for the auction.&nbsp; I think this was Fall 2012 if not mistaken. </p><p><br /></p><p>Bohm is know for such Winter scenes and I had hopes that the painting would perform beyond estimate.&nbsp; I was concerned about it being the first lot of the auction but the auction company felt that the first lot was a good place for it and that it would do well.&nbsp; Besides, they had given me a guaranteed return on the painting which is a bit unheard of in such circumstances.&nbsp; &nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>The painting is very typical of his works but on the small side.&nbsp; I believe that this is the reason that the painting did not meet reserve initially (or maybe it is that odd funnel feature <img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/wink.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=";)" unselectable="on" />).&nbsp; It was then offered at reserve and it sold.&nbsp; I had my check within a week and, all things considered, was quite happy with the return.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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