Lot 170
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Paul Forster (American, 1925-2012). Sailboat. Oil on board, n.d. Signed at lower right. A magnificent and marvelously massive painting by Paul Forster, depicting a tranquil scene featuring a sailboat gliding across the sea, waves gently turning the boat on its side as billowing clouds rise in the background. The crisp blue sky is contrasted by a few darkening clouds that gather at the horizon - perhaps indicative of a looming storm - as well as the deep blue ocean waters, while peaks of other sails dot the distance. The large sail stands high above the low horizon, creating a dynamic composition reminiscent of 17th century Dutch seascapes. All is rendered in Forster's characteristic lofty, open brush strokes and keen eye for light, accentuating the serenity of the scene. A perfect painting for your favorite sailing aficionado that would certainly flatter any beach or lake house! Size: 71.75" W x 48" H (182.2 cm x 121.9 cm)
At the age eight, Paul Forster became the youngest member of the Albright Art Gallery Association in Buffalo, New York and started studying at the Museum School with watercolorist Robert Blair. During World War II, Forster served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Fine Arts Degree. In the late 1950s, Forster had a studio in Nevada and painted murals for the Mormon Church. In the early 1960s, he taught art and became Chairman of the Art Department of the L.D.S. Schools of the South Pacific in Tonga. In 1969, he left Brigham Young University to pursue his art full time. For the greater part of the next decade, Forster traveled throughout the American Southwest in an Airstream trailer to paint the environment and its inhabitants. In time, he moved to Oregon followed by Kansas City, but eventually returned to Arizona.
Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010
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- Condition: Signed at lower right. Some minor chipping to peripheries and small nicks in areas; none of which greatly affecting imagery. Otherwise, very nice condition with clear composition and vibrant colors.
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