This great Andrew Knez painting was scheduled to be auctioned
last year. That did not happen. Your auction Chairman was a bit remiss in the
logistics also Andrew unfortunately was involved in a serious automobile
accident on his way too the auction. We
deferred the auction of the painting off to this year. We are happy to say Andrew has recovered
nicely and should be at the auction this year. We have straightened out the
logistics and the painting should also be there. Joshua Shepherd’s fine
write-up from last year follows.
Attendees of the CLA’s live auctions are regularly treated to a
stunning array of arms and accoutrements from some of the longrifle culture’s
best artisans, but the bidders at the 2016 event will be afforded a truly
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: the chance to own an original painting by noted
frontier artist Andrew Knez Jr.
The oil-on-canvas masterwork, titled I See It Too,
depicts a mounted frontiersman gripping a longrifle balanced across the pommel
of his saddle; more than that, it’s a truly exceptional depiction of the
frontier character. Both horse and rider
have clearly seen something on the trail that demands their attention - perhaps
game, smoke, or Indians – but the artist has lent the painting a bit of edgy
mystique. The rifleman and his mount are
obviously “intent on
something”, says the artist, “but
it’s not life or death yet. I like to
leave a little bit to the imagination of the viewer.”
The remarkable canvas constitutes one of the showcase offerings
for this year’s auction and is sure to attract a good bit of appropriate
attention from collectors. “We all need to support the CLA in
whatever way is practical,” says Knez.
His donation of I See It Too is, observes the artist, “is the
most sensible way to raise funds” for a worthy cause: the continued vitality of
the Contemporary Longrifle Association.
Andrew is a member of the American Plains Artists, Artists of
the American West and a signature member of the National Oil and Acrylic Painters'
Society.
Andrew’s work may be viewed at http://www.andrewknezjr.com
You may contact
Andrew at 724-969-3200.
Copy by Joshua Shepherd with photos by Gordon Barlow.
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