Joseph 'n Bells Detail
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Almost Spring - Joey and Kitten Pastel
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| 880 | 14" x 16.5" | $375 | $345 LOW NINVENTORY |
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"Joey waits thru the cold winter, pining for spring. He is anxious to check the winter wheat and to start
his crops for the new year. He glows as he speaks of his farm, his crops, and his animals.. such pride. Joey, Zoe' and Daniel's happiness was simple; taking care of their own with their own hands, was their joy. They lived in peace and contentment, close to the earth and to God." -'
Almost Spring Study Watercolor
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| 680 | 14.23" x 11.63" | $150 | $110 SOLD OUT MINI...$38.50 MAXI...$50 |
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"I remember travl'n down that forgotten lane next to the old Belle River.. the scent of evergreens which
lined the pathway that led up to his old log home... Inside, the smell of burning wood drifting throughout
the cabin.. and in that familiar corner, Joseph sitting quietly next to the wood stove, mending harnesses
and sewing patches on anything that needed repair. You always knew when March thaw was close by,
those seed catalogues would appear, and if you'd ask 'when are you going to plant your fields?' his eyes would look out the window onto his land, and with a quarter smile, he'd softly reply
'Well, it's almost spring!' ~
Publisher SOLD OUT. Some may be available from collectors. Call for availability! 1-800-567-3220
selling Range: $200.00 - $350.00
Baking Flour & 1884-1984 Pastel (faces of Zoé & Joey, set of 2)
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| 275 | 8" x 9" | $80 | $60 SOLD OUT MINI...$38.50 MAXI...$50 |
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Baking Flour: “Very often I like to do a painting where the portrait alone represents not only the personality but the activity of the subject in their environment, even though the actual elements involved are not visible in the painting itself. Looking at Zoé with flour on her forehead, the tiny wisps of hairs from her chin, the white in her eyes and the natural glow of her features, all served as a tribute to her age and the weariness that accompanied those many years of her life.”
1884-1984: “A man’s supposed to live to be 100.” Joey Ouellette
“I knew Joey was dying when I started the preliminary studies for this piece. He never said anything, but you could feel it somehow. I think that in the last few months before someone dies there is a difference about them which is reflected in this portrait. Joey never tried to make me feel uncomfortable, but I sensed then that he was waiting to die, and it was a strange sensation for me to experience. I wanted to focus on his eyes and face because, in them I felt what his mood was projecting….of the life he had lived and the death that would claim him.” Publisher SOLD OUT. Some may be available from collectors. Call for availability! 1-800-567-3220
Range: $1,600.00 - $2,200.00
Blue Denim Pastel
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| 275 | 16" x 20" | $50 | $40 SOLD OUT MINI...$38.50 MAXI...$50 |
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"Joey was a very private person, quiet and shy with people, always polite and warm. His warmth is evident in the natural grace of his profile, which encourages a desire to know and understand him." Publisher SOLD OUT. Some may be available from collectors. Call for availability! 1-800-567-3220 Selling
Range: $2,800.00 - $3,600.00
Towards the Final Light
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| Towards the Final Light - A Special Edition of unfinished awarded picture |
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| 50 s/n Canvas | 18" x 33" | $2350 - - Ltd Sale - $1965 | $1850 - - Ltd Sale - $1550 |
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Available in Gallery Wrap - no frame needed or Framed - Designed by Paul Murray
Towards - closeup
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| 50 s/n canvas & paper Giclee' | 9.5 x 9.75" | $95 | $85 |
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Towards the Final Light work in progress Exclusive edition
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“Joseph was a very private person; quiet and shy with people, always polite and warm. He never said a
lot, but that wasn’t because he didn’t have a lot to say. He was well spoken, but never went looking for
conversation. When he did speak, you knew he was telling you something important. This portrait
illustrates that bashfulness and without the quality of his eyes meeting yours, there is a sense of mystery
about what he is looking at and thinking about. His warmth is evident in the natural grace of his profile,
which encourages a desire to know and understand him.
Daniel was a mystery to everyone for decades. He was always there on the farm working the horse
and living among his secrets, shrouded in mystery. He wore old engineer caps and rumpled blue denim
overalls. I’d marvel at his hair and beard, long, wispy and white. His face was weathered by the elements
and deepened by the weight of his years.
Although they both died some years ago, I have not forgotten the many things about them that have
enriched by life.”...........................Paul Murray
| 50 s/n Canvas | 28 x 52 | $4550 - Ltd Sale $3250 | $3850 - Ltd Sale $2850 |
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An exclusive edition an unfinished award winning oil that is nearly done. Chosen by thousands of people as one of the top painting amongst almost 2000. Paul Murray was able to let the viewer understand the process and work involved in the old world style way painting realism. Look to the far right of the picture; the rope on the horse is mostly only 30% done, with the rough dark lines and harsh highlights, only the underwashes showing. Yet look to the top of the horses collar and see the near finished rope. Look to the bottom of the horses collar; see the roughed in blue and white boxes in the material padding, square and bold, again these are just started with under- washes. Follow the padding up the side of the leather collar and see the padding become aged, worn and torn. Joey the old gentleman has a left hand that is this same undone stage, while his right hand is almost complete. See if you can pick out the details that show as unfinished. This technique was practiced by masters like Rembrandt, Vermeer, even Andrew Wyeth. Paul Murray is remembering a story of a dream Joey told him about, "I was floating in the clouds" Paul has painted out the corn stalks, below Joey's waiste and half of the horse - Clyde's body. This negative space and the way it is presented gives it that floating quality. See more in the story below...
| 50 s/n Canvas | 22" x 40 | $2850 - Ltd - $2350 | $2550 - Ltd Sale - $1850 |
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Daniel Oil
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| 680 | 21.5" x 16.5" | $385 Value $4500 - %5300 | $300 SOLD OUT MINI...$45 MAXI...$55 |
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“The old soul had been a mystery to everyone for decades. He was always there on the farm, working his horse and living among his secrets, shrouded in mystery. He wore old engineer caps and rumpled blue denim overalls. I’d marvel at his hair and beard, long wispy and white, his face was weathered by the elements and deepened by the weight of his years. Although he died some years ago, I have never forgotten the many things about him that have enriched my life. So here it is , my first major work of Joseph Ouellette’s brother, entitled “Daniel” -Paul Murray
Publisher SOLD OUT. Some may be available from collectors. Call for availability! 1-800-567-3220
Range: $4,800.00 - $5,200.00
Joseph 'N Bells Detail & Daniel Detail Canvas Giclée Separate or as a Set
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| 680 | 13" x 16 " | $465 each or Set of 2 - $795 | $395 each or Set of two $685 MINI...$45 MAXI...$55 |
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"I remember how they would share the harness of the work mare using her reins to guide her slowly through the pasture toward the warmth of the barn beyond... and how they exuded a shyness that was end, when he did it was with a soft careful calmness that made the listener sense an importance in his every word. These are just a few of the many memories that are in my mind as I complete this glimpse of the past'"
Daniel Detail Canvas Giclee' - closeup
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| Canvas giclee Museum Quality |
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| 350 | | | $1495 Sale $895 Pair with Joseph take off $200 |
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| 150 | 28 x 24 | see prices above Joseph n bells | $2795 Pair with Joseph take off $600 |
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Joseph'n bells closeup
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| Canvas giclee museum quality |
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| 350 s/n | 24 x 19" | | $1495 Sale $895 pair with Daniel take off $450 |
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Ask about our in store frame sales on this set
Towards Final Light -Detail
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Paul Murray_Man and Horse_b_7-2-15, 7/2/15, 10:22 PM, 8C, 8992x8255 (0+2014), 150%, Repro 2.2 v2, 1/12 s, R96.6, G75.1, B90.2
Joseph'n bells Detail Canvas Giclee Museum Quality
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| Canvas giclee; museum quality |
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Towards the Final Light
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Paul Murray_Man and Horse_b_7-2-15, 7/2/15, 10:22 PM, 8C, 8992x8255 (0+2014), 150%, Repro 2.2 v2, 1/12 s, R96.6, G75.1, B90.2
Joseph'n bells Detail Canvas Giclee
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| Joseph'n Bells - SET with Daniel detail |
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| 680 canvas giclee | 15 x 12" | see U.S $ | $395 SET OF 2 SEE ABOVE MINI...$45 MAXI...$55 |
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JOSEPH
Joey was a very private person, quiet and shy with people, always polite and warm. He never said a lot, but that wasn’t because he didn’t have a lot to say. He was well spoken, but never went looking for conversation. When he did speak, you knew he was telling you something important. This portrait illustrates that bashfulness and without the quality of his eyes meeting yours, there is a sense of mystery about what he is looking at and thinking about. His warmth is evident in the natural grace of his profile, which encourages a desire to know and understand him.
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I have a Daniel Oil (unframed) # 349. I would be willing to part with this art, as I have another in a frame. I really haven’t thought of a(ny) price yet but would, certainly, not refuse reasonable, “market value” offers. My preference, though, is to trade this print for a Sleigh Bells – Joseph and Daniel Oil. I had purchased Sleigh Bells a long time ago, and my framer “made off with the print” (as he closed up shop, and disappeared)……broke my heart, as I loved this print (c/w the sleigh bells and accompanying print). Any help you can provide here would be graciously, and gratefully, appreciated. Thanks, Alan
We have the AP 65/65 Daniel and joseph with accompanying kittens and bells. Both prints were framed by Murray gallery and have the bells included in the frame. We are looking to see them–they would have to go as a complete set.
Vince
I have a Wormwood Pastel of Joey Ouellette that I would like to sell. it is #460/500. can you recommend any web sites i can display it on? the original owner has passed away.
The value is beside the Wormwood picture & story on the Ouellette Series as well as in the insurance guide, both on the website. We are not taking on any more secondary market sellers right now. We do have an international clientelle and suggest you list on EBay or sites like that. Good luck, if you need a picture of the image I can supply you with one. Make sure to use the website in you info so people can check out hte value themselves. Sincerely Kati-jane Murray
Ebay seems to work well. the value is listed here http://paulmurray.com/orderinquire/insurance-guide/
contact me at info@paulmurray.com if you need anything else. Kati-Jane Murray
Hi John, the value in on the insurance guide page or below the story on the Ouellette series beside Morning Wakeup picture. Isn’t it nice that Paul is enlessly giving back to you and charities, he feels blessed to have your support. The drawings are always a nice touch, but he does do alot of them.Kati-Jane Murray
I have a Blue Denim number 27 of 275 in original framing purchased from the artist at
“the Festival of Friends” in Hamilton, Ontario in August of 1984 (?). Would sell for any reasonable offer. Please contact me through this avenue. Thanks for looking.
Hi Kathy, I am not sure if you remember but we briefly met this past winter while you were hosting a PM sale at Estetica. I had brought in the picture of Winter Day’s. It was framed and in the bottom left corner is a sketch of a man chopping wood. There was also second framed picture which looks like a sketch of Joseph. Unfortunately I can’t find the notes I made about the background of the pictures. You had mentioned something about them being sold as a pair due to the large picture being unfinished. Since I am now preparing to sell these pictures, I was hoping you could provide a few background details about the works to include in the advert. Thank you very much.
Cathy sorry about the delay, my email is not receiving these communications and they show up so random on the background of the program I don’t receive them. Anyways these are two prints that were published as a suite so the value is if they stay together. DANIEL was original sitting in the picture but left to go cut wood so PAUL sketched him doing that. So the sketch is DANIEL and the set is valued just as winter days
Hope this helps
I have the picture “Wormwood/80″ in a beautiful frame.It is 52 of 500, signed,with a note,”To my good friend, Joseph Ouellette”. I have had the picture for 35 years, and the majority of the time it was in storage, protected from sunlight. It is in excellent condition! I am getting on in years and am disposing of some household items. I can be reached at 407-427-0962. Del
I have searched for 5 years now for you! While on our honeymoon I saw this artwork in Gatlinburg. I snapped a pic of the display and took it to my dad to show the family resemblance. I cried when I saw them. It was amazing how he looked like my dad and his brothers.
My dad knew the man and told stories much like yours.
I had searched so many shops and asked at the festivals and things. The pic I snapped was long gone and all I had was my memory of seeing it there! I had so longed for one of these but they are out of my reach.
I hope to find the shop and see if I can at least get a small one.
Thanks so much for warming my heart so!
I have a mini giclee of this almost spring Joey and kittens. It is still in plastic wrap however there is no cert of authenticity. Just a sticker in the back from Paul Murray miniatures in harrow,ON Canada. Worth nothing I take it? 🙁
This mini giclee is an open edition picture that is done with conservation quality ink & paper as is Paul Murray’s limited editions, this is not a valuable print, just an open edition with no limited number printed. There would not be a certificate of. Authenticity for it they sell for $29-55 hope this answers your question
I know that you don’t monitor these messages, but my Father Thomas D’Arcy Ouellette has just passed away Christmas Eve and while cleaning his apartment I have come a cross the print of Woodworm numbered 76/500. I will be looking to see if these prints are from relatives of my father’s father, my grandfather as he had a brother by the name of Joseph Ouellette that lived on Pelee Island in Lake Erie and most of the family moved off the island and into Belle River, Kingsville, Leamington and of course Windsor. I have always been proud of Ouellette Avenue in Windsor as my maiden name of course is Ouellette. This is so exciting.