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December 2008 Update |
Greetings from Quent Cordair Fine Art!In economic and cultural conditions such as those of today, art becomes expendable for some -- a discretionary luxury. For others, art is more vital a necessity than ever. We received the following email last week from a new fan and future patron of the gallery:
We greatly appreciate our patrons who continue, through their purchases, to make the creation of more such great artwork possible in challenging times such as these. Today, we invite you to turn off the news, leave your worries on the doorstep, and enjoy sunlit views of the world as it could be and should be, and as it always is at Quent Cordair Fine Art. |
~ NEW ART ~ |
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"Dreams of Ecstasy" will be cast as a limited edition of 75 and will be introduced publicly at a price of $22,500. Through this special offer, the sculpture is available at the pre-cast price of $19,500. The offer extends through the first 15 edition numbers or until the sculpture is released in bronze; whichever comes first. "From agony to exaltation, Eichinger's newest masterpiece features five beings rising in a spire of dynamic narration. Only one figure has achieved pure ecstasy as she ascends above those who bear witness to the anguish and indifference, innocence and sensuality of our deepest desires. "Dreams of Ecstasy" is the elusive height of fulfillment, the rejected low of denial, and the tantalizing emotions in between." 65”h x 18"w, Limited edition of 75 |
"The Greeks considered war a serious enough affair to make their Goddess of war also the Goddess of wisdom and the protector of civilization. Here, Athena stands on the eve of victory, laurel wreath in hand, contemplating the great costs of war and the causes that justify it." Note: Mr. Larsen is available for corporate-image commissions, subject to approval. |
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Also new by Bobbie Carlyle: the lovely Twilight and the captured kinetic energy of the equine trio Pace
the Wind. |
Last week we hosted Ceja Vineyards' December wine club pick-up party in the gallery. On Saturday and Sunday, nearly four hundred people enjoyed a festive holiday party surrounded by our uplifting collection while sampling the latest release from the Ceja family.... (Read more...) |
~ Gallery News ~State of the Art MarketOne of the positive results of difficult economic conditions is the winnowing out of lower quality products, poorer services and weaker companies. In the art world, what has for awhile been a thin ray of sunlight -- the gradual improvement in the market for Old Masters works -- is suddenly shining much more brightly while the market for abstract "contemporary art" markedly darkens. See the article: "Old Master sales show resilience amid art weakness" http://tinyurl.com/5trg3v. One would expect that tightening budgets may be causing some collectors to consider abstract "art" (a.k.a. the emperor's new clothes) more skeptically and perhaps to begin to question its value. Many wealthier investors lately have been compelled to become more independent in their judgment of value, as they've discovered that their portfolio managers and investment advisors have been fallible, naïve or worse. In light of recent learning experiences in real estate and the stock markets, it likely becomes more difficult for investors to trust the "expert" at the art-auction house proclaiming that a canvas-load of incomprehensible blotches and smears is something of value and a good long-term investment. There is an interesting parallel here to the effects of the great 1755 earthquake in Lisbon which devastated the city on a Sunday morning, damaging nearly all the important churches on an important religious holiday and killing many tens of thousands. The catastrophe caused a profound questioning of faith across Europe and provided Enlightenment philosophers with a prodigious example that countered the premise that the world is closely overseen by a benevolent deity. In the immediate aftermath of the disaster, civil authorities went against the Church's authority and tradition in choosing to immediately bury thousands at sea rather than risk disease and epidemic. The event had far-reaching effects on Western thought, promoting more reliance in rationality and science, while undermining trust in mystic beliefs and Church authority. Similarly, today's economic crises could be providing an important catalyst, in an Art market that has been simmering for a sea change, towards the return to comprehensibility, beauty, and proven esthetic values. Signs would seem to be pointing in that direction. Incidentally, for less than the price of any single Old Master work referenced in the article above, one could purchase the entire treasure trove of great paintings and sculpture in our gallery by the New Masters. Great values are now available and attainable for the discerning connoisseur of artworks fine and sublime. Now in the “Director’s Corner”Stop by Linda's “Director’s Corner” to enjoy the Christmas decorations in our front window this year as we pay tribute to the Napa Toy Shop, which for nearly forty years was located in what is now our space. From 1952 to 1991, for many who grew up in Napa, our location was the toy store of their childhoods. Over these past few weeks, dozens of locals have enjoyed bringing in toys that had been purchased from the toy shop, including trucks, dolls, books and games. Mrs. Joyce Brown, the former owner of the store, still lives in Napa, and she was kind enough to bring in some of her signature red-and-white striped wrapping paper that she used for all the Christmas gifts purchased here. When a child saw that special wrapping paper under the tree on Christmas morning, they were excited indeed. Read more... Support QCFA with Your Positive CommentsIf any of our fans would enjoy taking a moment or two to help promote the gallery, we could use your positive comments on Yelp, the internet-based ratings site. The page on Yelp about our gallery is here: http://www.yelp.com/biz/quent-cordair-fine-art-napa. Unfortunately, a recent visitor who didn't like our selection of art left some derogatory comments on the site, and we could benefit from some countering, positive reviews to give potential visitors a better perspective of the experience they're likely to enjoy here. Thanks in advance to anyone who can post a positive review. Overheard Recently in the GalleryOverheard recently in the gallery from a young man in his twenties: "Wow, I didn't know this kind of art still existed!" Indeed it does. We're pleased to make it available, while providing the best service in the industry. Happy Holidays from Quent, Linda, Shawn and Kristen -- Enjoy the art, Quent Cordair p.s. Please feel free to forward this update to a friend, relative or associate who might enjoy the uplift of Romantic Realist art today. We appreciate your spreading the word about our artists and this special gallery. Thank you! |
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Dreams of Ecstasy 
Retrospection
Cool Spring 
Daughter's Wedding Dress 
Pear Preserves 
Red Anjou 
Fabric of Her Soul
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