We tell our customers these things when we sell art, but we might as well write it down in black and white. Call it a an official policy.
Your Guarantee:
We unconditionally guarantee our art to be genuine and as described at the point of sale.
We handle a variety of media, oils, watercolors, vintage hand colored prints, lithographs, etchings by listed artists and other talented artists, both vintage and contemporary. We are acknowledged experts in several of these fields.
For the last 16 years we have been buying, selling, studying and appraising Harold Newton's work, and can spot the difference between modern copies and the real ones.
5 Year Exchange Plan:
If for any reason, you are no longer happy with your art, you can return it in its original condition within five years of the purchase date and you can receive credit at the amount that you originally paid for the art (less sales tax and shipping) towards the purchase of any other item for sale in our gallery. Be sure to keep your receipt. One of the easiest ways to store your receipt is on the back of the art. Put it in an envelope and tape it to the back of the frame.
Payments Accepted:
You can purchase directly from this website or contact us by phone or email. We accept cash, check or PayPal payments, which can be sent to our email, hwymnbnb@aol.com
Lay Away:
We offer a very generous lay away plan. It is just 10% down and at least that much each month. There are no finance charges. This gives you a down payment and up to 9 months to complete payment. Of course, you can pay more so that you can enjoy your art sooner. After the last payment, you can pick up the art or it can be shipped to you.
You have 30 days from the initial payment to receive a refund of your deposit if you change your mind for any reason. After the first 30 days, you would receive a credit for any payments made if you needed to end the agreement. If three consecutive monthly payments are missed, then the art will be placed back up for sale and all monies paid will be forfeited.
Shipping:
Crating, shipping and insurance rates depend on the size, weight, value and destination. We prefer UPS and will ship by that method unless requested otherwise. US mail and FedEx are other options. International shipments are sent by US Mail unless requested otherwise. .
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Highwayman artist......or not ?
A little tidbit of information for everyone as copy pasted from an email yesterday.
Why is Willie Reynolds Sr.'s name not listed on the Highwaymen list? I know he painted along with some of the names on this list.
Because Gary Monroe did not see enough of his work when he did his research for the first of many highwaymen books by various writers.
His was the list of 26 used by the Florida Artists Hall of Fame, thus carving it in stone.
I happen to have seen only two of his paintings out of the many thousands of vintage highwaymen works I've seen on upson board.
His nick name was "Po' boy", according to Sam Newton (who wishes to be NOT included on the list)...... Go figure.
I imagine Willie's not the only one who drifted in and out of the group. Another is Earl Barber who was "re-discovered" by Jim Fitch several years ago. I met him at one of the Safety Harbor Museum things, came in from California if I remember correctly.
Norman Wright, Horace Foster, I've seen older upson board works by them, too. I had a painting once, years ago, by all indications a highwayman painting, signed Rader. Never saw or heard of another by him (or her). They all missed the boat as well.
Why is Willie Reynolds Sr.'s name not listed on the Highwaymen list? I know he painted along with some of the names on this list.
Because Gary Monroe did not see enough of his work when he did his research for the first of many highwaymen books by various writers.
His was the list of 26 used by the Florida Artists Hall of Fame, thus carving it in stone.
I happen to have seen only two of his paintings out of the many thousands of vintage highwaymen works I've seen on upson board.
His nick name was "Po' boy", according to Sam Newton (who wishes to be NOT included on the list)...... Go figure.
I imagine Willie's not the only one who drifted in and out of the group. Another is Earl Barber who was "re-discovered" by Jim Fitch several years ago. I met him at one of the Safety Harbor Museum things, came in from California if I remember correctly.
Norman Wright, Horace Foster, I've seen older upson board works by them, too. I had a painting once, years ago, by all indications a highwayman painting, signed Rader. Never saw or heard of another by him (or her). They all missed the boat as well.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Fake H Newtons on eBay
Once again, for the umpteenth time, we are offered a couple of fifty cent yard sale paintings of Florida palms and water that some genius has signed and dated H Newton on the verso.
First of all, if you like these, if you'd be proud to enjoy them on the wall of your choice in your home, by all means, buy them. However, if the auction doesn't get canceled, I'd be surprised.
Secondly, if you like these, well, what can I say ?
Here they are:
Since the link won't last, I copy/pasted their description.
WE ARE PROUD TO OFFER THIS BEAUTIFUL PAIR OF FLORIDA OIL PAINTING BY THE GODFATHER AND FOUNDER OF THE LEGENDARY FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN ARTISTS, HAROLD NEWTON (1934-1994). THEY ARE A VERY UNIQUE SMALLER SIZE AND IN AN ALMOST NEVER SEEN RARITY, THEY ARE DATED!!! THEY FEATURE LOVELY BRIGHT COLORED PALM TREES AND GORGEOUS BLUE SKY AND WATER. THE SIZE OF THE PAINTINGS ARE ABOUT 9" X 11", THEY ARE BOTH SIGNED VERSO, "HAROLD NEWTON 1964".
This eBay seller has 100 percent positive feedback. Almost 1200 happy deals made.
Looks good, eh ? Makes you feel comfy ?
I check these things for you, constant followers, so you don't have to waste time.
Perhaps they googled H Newton images, studied a handful of his actual works, and said, "Damn, these HAVE to be legit, they are SO THE SAME. They have PALM TREES""
It's also interesting to note that the same seller recently listed an Andrew Wyeth watercolor which they successfully sold for,.................. wait for it.................. $ 129.00. Heh heh heh.
At least they had sense enough to put a question mark in that listing.
I guess they weren't sure about it ?
They seem pretty sure about these two Florida paintings, though, as you read in their description.
Once more I warn you, be careful out there.
OK, they ended it already, I checked an hour later. 9:33 am.
Apparently the seller did the right thing. I now tip my cap to them.
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