Matthew's Spring Fine Art Auction

Lake Oswego , Oregon -- 04 January 2012

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Edgar Payne - $20,000-30,000

Matthew’s Galleries of Lake Oswego, Oregon, announces its spring fine arts auction of American & European paintings, watercolors and fine prints. The auction is scheduled for March 20th, and the gallery is seeking quality consignments. Already included is a 20” x 24” oil by Edgar A. Payne (American, 1883-1947), “Off Shore, French Tuna Boats” carrying an estimate of $20,000-30,000. Paintings by 19th & 20th century California and Northwest artists currently included are works by Arthur W. Best, Frederick F. Schafer, Clyde Leon Keller, Amanda Snyder, Sally Haley and others. Fine prints already included are by Marc Chagall, Rufino Tamayo, Gatja H. Rothe and others. Early consignment is suggested for best results.

About Matthew's Galleries:

Matthew's Galleries was opened by its current owner/director Matthew W. Gerber in 1968. The specialty has always been quality 19th & 20th century American paintings with some European works as well. Emphasis is on Northwest and California regionalist artists. The retail part of the gallery offers at least 300 works for sale on exhibit at any given time. In addition, the gallery presents at least two art auctions each year at its large venue located about 10 miles from Portland, Oregon, just one block off I-5.