HISTORIC & CULTURAL CLASSICS AUCTION
Lot 85:
James C. Christensen
"Getting it Right" limited edition print by listed artist, James C. Christensen. Edition 576/4000 and signed in pencil. Includes an additional signature by artist on paper with title written – never seen previously offered. James C. Christensen (1942-) was an American illustrator and painter of religious and fantasy art. Christensen was born and raised in Culver City, California. Christensen began his studies at Santa Monica College. He attended the University of California, Los Angeles and obtained a MFA from Brigham Young University. The Greenwich Workshop is North America’s leading fine art publisher, specializing in the burgeoning medium of visual entertainment. Founded in 1972 by David Usher, the company’s principal products are Fine Art Edition prints and giclée canvases―which are collectible, fine-quality reproductions of original paintings by the most sought-after, most collected group of artists painting today. The company distributes its artwork through authorized dealers, primarily art galleries and framers, across the United States and Canada. Possessing the best, assurance of quality, fidelity and rarity are the tangible benefits of owning Greenwich Workshop Fine Art Editions. Art measures 17.5” x 28”.
This is the interior of the College of Magical Knowledge, warmed up by carpets. These are not dwarves with names. These are simply Fellowes of the College and we have been allowed to go backstage and see them get ready for the day.
Part of the humor of the piece is that all the multiple layers are part of the same garment. The outfits are prefabricated to some extent, like theatrical costumes. Although they’re pretending that it’s all "oh, ho-hum, time to get dressed, " they’re pretty caught up in what they’re doing – despite the look of disorganization. This is actually serious business.
By the way, these mice are not nasty rodents that eat holes in their outfits. They are friends, fellow dwellers and part of the entire environment.
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