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    Posted 10 years ago

    vintagelamp
    (1101 items)

    Does anyone out there know anything about this painting. It is painted on canvas. I see it for sale on the internet for various prices...so what, exactly, is it? When I purchased it (years ago) in a junk store, I assumed it was a mass-produced piece and it still has that kind of feel. I read stories that one artist painted it. I read other stories that several artists painted these. Since I have now purchased better paintings (even another Sea Captain portrait) this found its way to a closet. Any information appreciated.

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    1. fhrjr2 fhrjr2, 10 years ago
      A quick google will update you. If that fails use the artist name along with 1970.
    2. vintagelamp vintagelamp, 10 years ago
      fhrjrz2, That is how I got the info that I have but I will look again! Thank you!
    3. aghcollect aghcollect, 10 years ago
      Several posted on CW - he painted himself (self portraits) in various garb
      http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/106901-unusual-david-pelbam-oil-painting?in=1684
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      http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/7754-david-pelbam-oil-painting?in=1684
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    4. fhrjr2 fhrjr2, 10 years ago
      Keep in mind Hemingway and the Old Man and the Sea rather than Sea Captain. This image is all over the Internet.
    5. vintagelamp vintagelamp, 10 years ago
      agh collect and fhrjrz, Thank you!
    6. amck, 4 years ago
      I bought a similar portrait for my Mom with my first paycheque in the '80's. We bought it in Bellingham Washington. I also remember seeing it in a motel room in the movie Me Myself and Irene! lol
    7. amck, 4 years ago
      My Mom's Granda died on the Lusitania and she used to tell people that this was him as an inside joke.
    8. vintagelamp vintagelamp, 4 years ago
      amck,
      Thanks for the interesting information. I love the story about the Lusitania! Thank you so much for sharing!

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