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American Art Collector magazine has changed the way artists, galleries and collectors connect. It has closed the gap that previously existed in the traditional art market. Spectacular and instant SOLD! stories keep rolling in. Check out some of the highlights of the sales and connections achieved from the pages of our magazine and throughout the market.

Joyful Empowerment

1. Iconic bronze on Canyon Road in Santa Fe sells at Thornwood Gallery

Standing 8-feet tall, Joyful Empowerment, a towering bronze by Angela Mia, has been the centerpiece of Thornwood Gallery’s sculpture garden since its installation. “[It] remains one of the most photographed monumental bronze works on Canyon Road in Santa Fe,” says gallery director Jamie McLaren. “Clients had revisited this sculpture (edition of 15) several times over the past couple of years and thoroughly connected with the joyful confidence of youth and overwhelming sense of positivism this particular bronze boldly conveyed. They’d long wished for a large bronze and the sculpture will occupy a prominent spot, front and center, at their new home in Wilton, Connecticut.” About her inspiration for the piece, Mia says, “When nurtured by a healthy, happy environment, we feel a youthful exuberance and our biggest dreams seem within reach. We feel…on top of the world!”

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French Floral

2. Rubine Red Gallery sells piece by James Rieck featured in American Art Collector

On the last day of a show that was previewed in American Art Collector, Jason Howard of Rubine Red Gallery in Palm Springs, California, sold French Floral by James Rieck to a repeat client and collector with homes in Menlo Park, California, and Palm Springs. “This painting screams a fresh spring morning to me, and I get to wake up next to it each day, inspired to begin,” shares the buyer, who owns another piece by Rieck. “The large scale of the piece also anchors the tall wall architecture here in Palm Springs.” Howard adds, “James Rieck’s work continues to amaze with its mystery and realism right out in front of the viewer. He’s a master of soft-edge realism. Our clients can’t wait to see more!”

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Cabbage Head

3. A work featured in a group show at Principle Gallery rolls right out the door

Cabbage Head by Pamela Carroll was included in Still Fresh, a March exhibition at Principle Gallery that was featured in American Art Collector. The painting was purchased by a couple who live locally in Alexandria, Virginia. “They saw it in our window during an early morning walk past the gallery,” says assistant gallery director Taylor Chauncey. “They were drawn to the painting because of a very sentimental reason—the floral arrangements at their wedding were cabbage flowers. It served as an instant reminder of their special day.” Of the work, Chauncey says, “Pamela Carroll’s still lifes allow us to reconsider how we perceive the simplest of objects. She painted an unassuming purple cabbage in such a manner that made it irresistible to anyone that laid eyes on it. Pamela’s simple yet elegant color palette entices the viewer, but the detail and seamless appearance of the subject matter maintains engagement.”

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Trilogy

4. South Carolina collector hangs another Paula Holtzclaw on the wall

Trilogy by Paula Holtzclaw was featured in the May exhibition Celebrating American Women Artists at Floyd Fine Arts in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. “The painting was featured on the postcard for the show and was purchased sight-unseen to a South Carolina collector of Paula Holtzclaw’s work,” says gallery owner Kaitee Floyd. “The painting will hang next to another shrimp boat painting by Holtzclaw in the stairwell of their oceanside home." —