Posted 12 months ago
guyfrmatl
(114 items)
Saw this locally and held off for a few weeks before picking it up. It kept calling my name so I went back and got it. Love the painting, as well as the old ornate frame.
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Love it ! Gee lots of people hearing voices of theings calling them :-) This is priceless guy ! and very real back when a youngter smoking . Now the artist would likely be but in jail :-) Great find and I am glad he called your name .
Oops that should be hearing voices of things calling them. Darn keys are sticking again . Sorry
Thanks Manikin - I LOVED this - had to have it! Glad you like it too! ;)
Hi, Sorry this a little later than sooner, but I hope someone is out there.
Do you know the artist of this painting? Because I am looking for something similar, I hope that this paintings artist will get me closer to finding the one I'm looking for. Boy smoking, wearing cap in the same fashion. Sorry for all the text. :)
Hello Interested, I am not sure who did this painting as mine doesn't have a signature on it. Wish I could have been more help. If you find out anything more let me know. :)
Thanks for replying, I'll let you know what I find. :)