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This page has paintings, drawings, and prints by several artists.

First are some paintings by the late Martin Zipin (1920 - 1991). He painted in a wide range of forms and created his own painting style, which he dubbed "the positive image." He also painted objects, often on a textured surface like burlap, and then cut out the images to achieve a three-dimensional effect. He did the framing on all of the following pieces. For more detail on his background and some comments on his work, please Visit His Bio Page.

Zipins

This is a print titled "Patriarch" by Martin Zipin. The title, his signature and the number 20 of 50 are written on the bottom in pencil. to striking image of a Jewish person. The face is actually similar to his own, and perhaps reflects his father. The image is in excellent condition. It is 21" high by 16" wide, and is framed and matted under glass. The entire size of the frame is 28" high by 22" wide. The price is $400.00. Inventory Code: CWSW.   Image ... With a soda can for scale.

Lobster man, watercolor and ink on paper. C. 1960, in excellent condition. The frame is 22" by 18", and the image 13 1/2" by 10 1/4". The price is $450.00. Inventory Code: CHKS.   Image ... With a soda can for scale.

The Barker, frame 32" by 18 1/2 ", image 26 1/2" by 13 1/4", oil on artists board. The subject is a carnival barker or ticket taker. It was done in the early 1960's and is in excellent condition. The overall size including the frame is 32" by 18 5/8". The size of the image is 26 1/2" by 13". The price is $3500.00. Inventory Code: CHRK.   Image ... Closeup ... Closeup of signature.

The Catch, Wood cut print, titled and numbered 12/25 in pencil. Strong, angular images with good colors. The frame is 14 1/4" by 18", and the image 6 1/2" by 10 1/2". C.1960, in very good condition with slight foxing. The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: CHKT.   Image ... Closeup ... With a soda can for scale.

Man in Snow, oil on board. A very well done image with nice color, form, and balance. The frame is 28 3/4" by 14 3/4", and the image 23 1/4" by 9 1/4". This painting was done on masonite and has some flaking of paint. It is in need of some restoration. The price is $350.00. Inventory Code: KPPC-Z7.   Image.

OTHER ARTISTS

Miguel, by Jack Bookbinder., print on paper, 57/100. Dated 1966, in excellent condition, under glass. The frame is 17 1/4" by 21 1/2", and the image 11" by 15". The price is $350.00. Inventory Code: CHKO.   Image ... Close-up ... With a soda can for scale.

Riches, by Anne Bell, wood cut print, 26/50. Dated 7/63. The frame is 7 1/2" by 10", and the image 6 1/2" by 5". In excellent condition. The price is $150.00. Inventory Code: CHKR.   Image ... With a soda can for scale.

Fire City by Joe Shankland, oil on canvas. Shankland lived in Landsdown, PA and then in Cape May Courthouse, N.J. This is a very strong impressionistic image in vibrant color. The frame is 25 1/2" by 40", and the image 19 1/2" by 34". In excellent condition. The price is $2000.00. Inventory Code: CHKK.   Image ... Signature.

City, by O'Haley, oil on board. An impressionistic painting with strong visual appeal. Likely 1950's. The frame is 24 1/2" by 18 1/4", and the image 19" by 13". The price is $600.00. Inventory Code: CWSS.   Image.

Unknown, untitled, water color and oil on paper. An interesting and active image, with good color. C. 1960. The frame is 31" by 15 1/2", and the image 23 1/4" by 8 1/2" In very good condition. The price is $250.00. Inventory Code: CWSP.   Image ... With a soda can for scale.

This charcoal drawing of a woman's head and shoulders is a haunting image done with a few different shades of charcoals. It is signed what appears to be Trent Acosta, '64 and is matted and framed under glass. The piece itself is in very good condition although there is some dirtying on the mat. The image area is approximately 12 inches x 15 1/2 inches, while the frame is approximately 18 inches wide by 22 1/4 inches high. The price is $300.00. Inventory Code: CWST.   Image ... Closeup ... With a soda can for scale.

Haitian paintingHere is a folk painting from either Haiti or the Dominican Republic. It was done in water color on artists board and is in a metal frame under glass. Signed "Jack '88", it is of a local store with the name Col. Miguel over one door. The image size of the painting is 9 3/4" high by 13 1/2" wide. The frame is 16 1/4" by 20 1/4". The price is $175.00. Inventory Code: KPPC-8.   Watercolor street scene ... Closeup ... Side view ... Back.

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