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Another Russell A. Swanson !! Pastel on Paper 16" x 20"/ Titled "The Ole' Sage"/ Unknown Date

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    Posted 11 years ago

    mikelv85
    (1230 items)

    Imagine walking a few steps away and seeing this after I picked up the other Swanson painting. I couldn't believe it. A pastel ! Same artist, same signature ,but so different in style. This guy was really accomplished ! I had to have this too. Ten bucks...sold ! Didn't want to break up the set. The matte is a bit warped from water damage ,but the pastel drawing is fine. I think it was framed much later as it's a chrome and glass frame. So I'm not sure about the date for this one.I haven't taken it apart yet to replace the matte. Maybe it's dated on the edge. -Mike-

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    1. nldionne nldionne, 11 years ago
      Love this one
    2. mikelv85 mikelv85, 11 years ago
      Found a nice frame to replace the chrome and glass one and the warped home made cardboard matte. It was the exact size I needed and only five bucks. Nice simple wood frame with a matte that has tan and blue-grey borders. It perfectly compliments the art paper and the colors in the drawing ! It had an ugly "holly hobby" country garden and ducks picture from the 80's in it. I enjoyed every minute of tearing it out. It was really glued in there and it took a while so I didn't damage the matte. I think he looks much happier in his new home now.
    3. tomten3000, 8 years ago
      Hoping this reaches you. Did you ever find out anything about Swanson? We have a portrait of a woman in our home from the same artist. Which we probably purchased 3 years ago as well.
    4. mikelv85 mikelv85, 8 years ago
      Nope..not a thing tomten3000. That's how it tends to be. Either you can read the signature and there's no record of a talented amateur or you can't read it and it remains a mystery as to whether it's valuable or not. Just the fun of collecting "original" art. :)
    5. CEVG06 CEVG06, 8 days ago
      Tomten3000 & Mike - hope this reaches you 8 years later! ???? The Artist is my great uncle, Uncle Russ! ???? He was married to my paternal grandmothers’ sister, Agnes, and lived in Ohio until he passed, about 20 years ago. He was so kind and wonderful! He was an avid painter (obviously) and did portraits of all of my cousins. I would love a chance to purchase these from you if you still have them! Feel free to email me! CatherineGourley1@gmail.com

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