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  • Denham B. Clements Signed & Numbered Lithograph
    Mar. 02, 2023

    Denham B. Clements Signed & Numbered Lithograph

    Est: $50 - $100

    Denham B. Clements Signed & Numbered Lithograph. Signed, numbered and dated in pencil lower right. Measures 19.5 x 28.75 inches sheet size. May have rub left center. Unframed, mounted on thin cardstock. If lot is absent of a condition report one may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as condition can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Our in-house shipping department will gladly pack and ship any item that fits into a 14x14x14 inch or 30x5x24 inch or equivalent or smaller box/folio if it is not fragile or over 25lbs. We will charge for labor to pack and process based on actual time it takes, actual cost of materials used to pack and actual shipper charges that will include insurance and signature required. We generally use USPS and Fed Ex and compare the pricing between the two. Books maximum box size will be 14x14x14 inch or equivalent and will be shipped USPS Media Mail unless otherwise requested. We gladly will give shipping estimates prior to auction. Please make this request at least 24 hours prior to auction for our shipping department to respond. If your invoice is for multiple items, we will use our discretion on requiring the use of an outside shipper. We reserve the right to require an outside shipper on any item(s) in the auction even if not stated.

    Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
  • Denham Clements Painting - "Zuni Deer Dancers"
    Jan. 19, 2023

    Denham Clements Painting - "Zuni Deer Dancers"

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    **This is an oversized piece that may require special shipping. Please inquire for a quote prior to bidding. Denham Clements (b. 1944, American). "Zuni Deer Dancers" acrylic on canvas, 1998. Signed on the lower right. A remarkable, large-scale painting of five Zuni Deer Dancers by Denham Clements. Clements' presents the dancers as they perform wearing magnificent garments, headdresses, and beaded adornments. According to Clements, this composition was inspired by the photography of George Hight. In Clements' words, "this acrylic on canvas work came as a result of a casual collaboration with the late Albuquerque photographer, George Hight. With a master’s eye for composition, and the patience of Job, he spent years photographing the sacred rituals of the Zuni Pueblo Indians. The many images that George captured through his camera's viewfinder provided a master's catalog that I was blessed to sketch and paint from." A mesmerizing painting that demonstrates Clements' impressive photorealistic technique and serves as a wonderful homage to the Zuni people. Size: 40" L x 50" W (101.6 cm x 127 cm) George Hight (1923-2010) hailed from Gallup, New Mexico and specialized in photographing the Native Americans of the Four Corners region. He was also an accomplished painter of the Southwest. Denham Clements is best known for his photorealistic paintings of the indigenous peoples of the American Southwest. Clements spent over 10 years in Taos, New Mexico where he created a series of portraits of the "viejos" (the old ones) and later relocated to Albuquerque. Clements' artwork has been exhibited at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis; the Albuquerque Museum; US Ambassador's Residence, Lima, Peru; the Tucson Museum of Art; the National Museum of the Marine Corps; as well as collections throughout the US and abroad. In his words, "These good people, the old cowpoke, the Pueblo Indian, the local Hispanic icon, the wily backwoodsman, were nonetheless just ordinary people; but when rendered with such unflinching realism, their personalities, their life’s experiences seemed stamped on each face as if time had stopped for an instant, frozen. Their personal histories became subtly transparent and prompted a dialogue with the viewer, an uncharacteristic trait known to classic photorealism." Clements has honored his subjects in both black and white as well as color palettes - primarily on a large scale as we see in this example. Provenance: private Denham Clements Collection, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #169827

    Artemis Gallery
  • Denham Clements Painting - Travels with Tsuku (1998)
    Dec. 29, 2022

    Denham Clements Painting - Travels with Tsuku (1998)

    Est: $900 - $1,800

    **Originally Listed At $900** Denham Clements (b. 1944, American). "Travels with Tsuku" acrylic on canvas, 1998. Signed by the artist over the image of a crumbled piece of tinfoil in the composition. A remarkable, large-scale painting by Denham Clements that demonstrates Clements' impressive photorealistic technique and serves as a wonderful homage to the Hopi kachina known as Tsuku. Here is a description of the painting in the artist's words, "A hand-painted montage utilizing vastly disparate elements pinned or taped in juxtaposition on a neutral surface, they include a postcard image of the illusive New Mexican Jackalope, a curious wildflower, and a graphic wineglass arrangement. Tsuku, a Hopi Indian kachina best known as a practical joker, pokes fun at an angry, turbaned native, prodding the image with an Alfred E. Neumanesque 'smile-on-a-stick'…while a somewhat out of place piece of tinfoil provides balance to this odd assortment. Perhaps Tsuku holds the secret to the painting’s true meaning." Size: 40" L x 50" W (101.6 cm x 127 cm) Size: 45" L x 35" W (114.3 cm x 88.9 cm) Denham Clements is best known for his photorealistic paintings of the indigenous peoples of the American Southwest. Clements spent over 10 years in Taos, New Mexico where he created a series of portraits of the "viejos" (the old ones) and later relocated to Albuquerque. Clements' artwork has been exhibited at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis; the Albuquerque Museum; US Ambassador's Residence, Lima, Peru; the Tucson Museum of Art; the National Museum of the Marine Corps; as well as collections throughout the US and abroad. In his words, "These good people, the old cowpoke, the Pueblo Indian, the local Hispanic icon, the wily backwoodsman, were nonetheless just ordinary people; but when rendered with such unflinching realism, their personalities, their life’s experiences seemed stamped on each face as if time had stopped for an instant, frozen. Their personal histories became subtly transparent and prompted a dialogue with the viewer, an uncharacteristic trait known to classic photorealism." Clements has honored his subjects in both black and white as well as color palettes - primarily on a large scale as we see in this example. Provenance: private Denham Clements Collection, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #169828

    Artemis Gallery
  • Denham B. Clements Signed & Numbered Lithograph
    Dec. 01, 2022

    Denham B. Clements Signed & Numbered Lithograph

    Est: $100 - $200

    Denham B. Clements Signed & Numbered Lithograph. Signed, numbered and dated in pencil lower right. Measures 19.5 x 28.75 inches sheet size. May have rub left center. Unframed, mounted on thin cardstock. If lot is absent of a condition report one may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as condition can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Our in-house shipping department will gladly pack and ship any item that fits into a 14x14x14 inch or 30x5x24 inch or equivalent or smaller box/folio if it is not fragile or over 25lbs. We will charge for labor to pack and process based on actual time it takes, actual cost of materials used to pack and actual shipper charges that will include insurance and signature required. We generally use USPS and Fed Ex and compare the pricing between the two. Books maximum box size will be 14x14x14 inch or equivalent and will be shipped USPS Media Mail unless otherwise requested. We gladly will give shipping estimates prior to auction. Please make this request at least 24 hours prior to auction for our shipping department to respond. If your invoice is for multiple items, we will use our discretion on requiring the use of an outside shipper. We reserve the right to require an outside shipper on any item(s) in the auction even if not stated.

    Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
  • D. Clements Painting on Canvas "Zuni Deer Dancers"
    Dec. 01, 2022

    D. Clements Painting on Canvas "Zuni Deer Dancers"

    Est: $1,200 - $1,800

    **This is an oversized piece that may require special shipping. Please inquire for a quote prior to bidding. Denham Clements (b. 1944, American). "Zuni Deer Dancers" acrylic on canvas, 1998. Signed on the lower right. A remarkable, large-scale painting of five Zuni Deer Dancers by Denham Clements. Clements' presents the dancers as they perform wearing magnificent garments, headdresses, and beaded adornments. According to Clements, this composition was inspired by the photography of George Hight. In Clements' words, "this acrylic on canvas work came as a result of a casual collaboration with the late Albuquerque photographer, George Hight. With a master’s eye for composition, and the patience of Job, he spent years photographing the sacred rituals of the Zuni Pueblo Indians. The many images that George captured through his camera's viewfinder provided a master's catalog that I was blessed to sketch and paint from." A mesmerizing painting that demonstrates Clements' impressive photorealistic technique and serves as a wonderful homage to the Zuni people. Size: 40" L x 50" W (101.6 cm x 127 cm) George Hight (1923-2010) hailed from Gallup, New Mexico and specialized in photographing the Native Americans of the Four Corners region. He was also an accomplished painter of the Southwest. Denham Clements is best known for his photorealistic paintings of the indigenous peoples of the American Southwest. Clements spent over 10 years in Taos, New Mexico where he created a series of portraits of the "viejos" (the old ones) and later relocated to Albuquerque. Clements' artwork has been exhibited at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis; the Albuquerque Museum; US Ambassador's Residence, Lima, Peru; the Tucson Museum of Art; the National Museum of the Marine Corps; as well as collections throughout the US and abroad. In his words, "These good people, the old cowpoke, the Pueblo Indian, the local Hispanic icon, the wily backwoodsman, were nonetheless just ordinary people; but when rendered with such unflinching realism, their personalities, their life’s experiences seemed stamped on each face as if time had stopped for an instant, frozen. Their personal histories became subtly transparent and prompted a dialogue with the viewer, an uncharacteristic trait known to classic photorealism." Clements has honored his subjects in both black and white as well as color palettes - primarily on a large scale as we see in this example. Provenance: private Denham Clements Collection, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #169827

    Artemis Gallery
  • Denham Clements Painting - "Travels with Tsuku" (1998)
    Sep. 17, 2022

    Denham Clements Painting - "Travels with Tsuku" (1998)

    Est: $1,200 - $1,800

    **Originally Listed At $900** Denham Clements (b. 1944, American). "Travels with Tsuku" acrylic on canvas, 1998. Signed by the artist over the image of a crumbled piece of tinfoil in the composition. A remarkable, large-scale painting by Denham Clements that demonstrates Clements' impressive photorealistic technique and serves as a wonderful homage to the Hopi kachina known as Tsuku. Here is a description of the painting in the artist's words, "A hand-painted montage utilizing vastly disparate elements pinned or taped in juxtaposition on a neutral surface, they include a postcard image of the illusive New Mexican Jackalope, a curious wildflower, and a graphic wineglass arrangement. Tsuku, a Hopi Indian kachina best known as a practical joker, pokes fun at an angry, turbaned native, prodding the image with an Alfred E. Neumanesque 'smile-on-a-stick'…while a somewhat out of place piece of tinfoil provides balance to this odd assortment. Perhaps Tsuku holds the secret to the painting’s true meaning." Size: 40" L x 50" W (101.6 cm x 127 cm) Size: 45" L x 35" W (114.3 cm x 88.9 cm) Denham Clements is best known for his photorealistic paintings of the indigenous peoples of the American Southwest. Clements spent over 10 years in Taos, New Mexico where he created a series of portraits of the "viejos" (the old ones) and later relocated to Albuquerque. Clements' artwork has been exhibited at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis; the Albuquerque Museum; US Ambassador's Residence, Lima, Peru; the Tucson Museum of Art; the National Museum of the Marine Corps; as well as collections throughout the US and abroad. In his words, "These good people, the old cowpoke, the Pueblo Indian, the local Hispanic icon, the wily backwoodsman, were nonetheless just ordinary people; but when rendered with such unflinching realism, their personalities, their life’s experiences seemed stamped on each face as if time had stopped for an instant, frozen. Their personal histories became subtly transparent and prompted a dialogue with the viewer, an uncharacteristic trait known to classic photorealism." Clements has honored his subjects in both black and white as well as color palettes - primarily on a large scale as we see in this example. Provenance: private Denham Clements Collection, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #169828

    Artemis Gallery
  • Denham Clements Painting - "Mechanic #2" (1981)
    Sep. 17, 2022

    Denham Clements Painting - "Mechanic #2" (1981)

    Est: $1,200 - $1,800

    **Originally Listed At $900** Denham Clements (b. 1944, American). "Mechanic #2" acrylic on canvas, 1981. Signed and dated over the subject's left index finger. A monumental black and white painting from Denham Clements' "Mechanic" series in which Clements created four paintings that focused on the mesmerizing visual impact of a mechanic's hands working with machinery. According to the artist, "Inspiration often emerges unexpectedly. While visiting a mechanic friend, the oily, reflected shapes and patterns on his greasy hands literally jumped out at me and prompted the creation of the four paintings in the 'Mechanic' series. The work reveals a sometimes ignored paradox of realism; that when orchestrated in extreme detail, is often nothing more than a concentration of abstractions." Size: 43" L x 54" W (109.2 cm x 137.2 cm) Interestingly, Denham Clements is best known for his photorealistic paintings of the indigenous peoples of the American Southwest. So the Mechanic series stands out in his life's work. Clements spent over 10 years in Taos, New Mexico where he created a series of portraits of the "viejos" (the old ones) and later relocated to Albuquerque. Clements' artwork has been exhibited at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis; the Albuquerque Museum; US Ambassador's Residence, Lima, Peru; the Tucson Museum of Art; the National Museum of the Marine Corps; as well as collections throughout the US and abroad. In his words, "These good people, the old cowpoke, the Pueblo Indian, the local Hispanic icon, the wily backwoodsman, were nonetheless just ordinary people; but when rendered with such unflinching realism, their personalities, their life’s experiences seemed stamped on each face as if time had stopped for an instant, frozen. Their personal histories became subtly transparent and prompted a dialogue with the viewer, an uncharacteristic trait known to classic photorealism." Clements has honored his subjects in both black and white as well as color palettes - primarily on a large scale. Provenance: private Denham Clements Collection, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #169826

    Artemis Gallery
  • Large-Scale Zuni Deer Dancers Painting, Denham Clements
    Sep. 08, 2022

    Large-Scale Zuni Deer Dancers Painting, Denham Clements

    Est: $1,400 - $2,100

    Denham Clements (b. 1944, American). "Zuni Deer Dancers" acrylic on canvas, 1998. Signed on the lower right. A remarkable, large-scale painting of five Zuni Deer Dancers by Denham Clements. Clements' presents the dancers as they perform wearing magnificent garments, headdresses, and beaded adornments. According to Clements, this composition was inspired by the photography of George Hight. In Clements' words, "this acrylic on canvas work came as a result of a casual collaboration with the late Albuquerque photographer, George Hight. With a master’s eye for composition, and the patience of Job, he spent years photographing the sacred rituals of the Zuni Pueblo Indians. The many images that George captured through his camera's viewfinder provided a master's catalog that I was blessed to sketch and paint from." A mesmerizing painting that demonstrates Clements' impressive photorealistic technique and serves as a wonderful homage to the Zuni people. Size: 40" L x 50" W (101.6 cm x 127 cm) George Hight (1923-2010) hailed from Gallup, New Mexico and specialized in photographing the Native Americans of the Four Corners region. He was also an accomplished painter of the Southwest. Denham Clements is best known for his photorealistic paintings of the indigenous peoples of the American Southwest. Clements spent over 10 years in Taos, New Mexico where he created a series of portraits of the "viejos" (the old ones) and later relocated to Albuquerque. Clements' artwork has been exhibited at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis; the Albuquerque Museum; US Ambassador's Residence, Lima, Peru; the Tucson Museum of Art; the National Museum of the Marine Corps; as well as collections throughout the US and abroad. In his words, "These good people, the old cowpoke, the Pueblo Indian, the local Hispanic icon, the wily backwoodsman, were nonetheless just ordinary people; but when rendered with such unflinching realism, their personalities, their life’s experiences seemed stamped on each face as if time had stopped for an instant, frozen. Their personal histories became subtly transparent and prompted a dialogue with the viewer, an uncharacteristic trait known to classic photorealism." Clements has honored his subjects in both black and white as well as color palettes - primarily on a large scale as we see in this example. Provenance: private Denham Clements Collection, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #169827

    Artemis Gallery
  • Denham Clements Painting - "Travels with Tsuku" (1998)
    Jul. 21, 2022

    Denham Clements Painting - "Travels with Tsuku" (1998)

    Est: $1,200 - $1,800

    **Originally Listed At $900** Denham Clements (b. 1944, American). "Travels with Tsuku" acrylic on canvas, 1998. Signed by the artist over the image of a crumbled piece of tinfoil in the composition. A remarkable, large-scale painting by Denham Clements that demonstrates Clements' impressive photorealistic technique and serves as a wonderful homage to the Hopi kachina known as Tsuku. Here is a description of the painting in the artist's words, "A hand-painted montage utilizing vastly disparate elements pinned or taped in juxtaposition on a neutral surface, they include a postcard image of the illusive New Mexican Jackalope, a curious wildflower, and a graphic wineglass arrangement. Tsuku, a Hopi Indian kachina best known as a practical joker, pokes fun at an angry, turbaned native, prodding the image with an Alfred E. Neumanesque 'smile-on-a-stick'…while a somewhat out of place piece of tinfoil provides balance to this odd assortment. Perhaps Tsuku holds the secret to the painting’s true meaning." Size: 40" L x 50" W (101.6 cm x 127 cm) Size: 45" L x 35" W (114.3 cm x 88.9 cm) Denham Clements is best known for his photorealistic paintings of the indigenous peoples of the American Southwest. Clements spent over 10 years in Taos, New Mexico where he created a series of portraits of the "viejos" (the old ones) and later relocated to Albuquerque. Clements' artwork has been exhibited at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis; the Albuquerque Museum; US Ambassador's Residence, Lima, Peru; the Tucson Museum of Art; the National Museum of the Marine Corps; as well as collections throughout the US and abroad. In his words, "These good people, the old cowpoke, the Pueblo Indian, the local Hispanic icon, the wily backwoodsman, were nonetheless just ordinary people; but when rendered with such unflinching realism, their personalities, their life’s experiences seemed stamped on each face as if time had stopped for an instant, frozen. Their personal histories became subtly transparent and prompted a dialogue with the viewer, an uncharacteristic trait known to classic photorealism." Clements has honored his subjects in both black and white as well as color palettes - primarily on a large scale as we see in this example. Provenance: private Denham Clements Collection, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #169828

    Artemis Gallery
  • Denham Clements Painting - "Mechanic #2" (1981)
    Jul. 21, 2022

    Denham Clements Painting - "Mechanic #2" (1981)

    Est: $1,200 - $1,800

    **Originally Listed At $900** Denham Clements (b. 1944, American). "Mechanic #2" acrylic on canvas, 1981. Signed and dated over the subject's left index finger. A monumental black and white painting from Denham Clements' "Mechanic" series in which Clements created four paintings that focused on the mesmerizing visual impact of a mechanic's hands working with machinery. According to the artist, "Inspiration often emerges unexpectedly. While visiting a mechanic friend, the oily, reflected shapes and patterns on his greasy hands literally jumped out at me and prompted the creation of the four paintings in the 'Mechanic' series. The work reveals a sometimes ignored paradox of realism; that when orchestrated in extreme detail, is often nothing more than a concentration of abstractions." Size: 43" L x 54" W (109.2 cm x 137.2 cm) Interestingly, Denham Clements is best known for his photorealistic paintings of the indigenous peoples of the American Southwest. So the Mechanic series stands out in his life's work. Clements spent over 10 years in Taos, New Mexico where he created a series of portraits of the "viejos" (the old ones) and later relocated to Albuquerque. Clements' artwork has been exhibited at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis; the Albuquerque Museum; US Ambassador's Residence, Lima, Peru; the Tucson Museum of Art; the National Museum of the Marine Corps; as well as collections throughout the US and abroad. In his words, "These good people, the old cowpoke, the Pueblo Indian, the local Hispanic icon, the wily backwoodsman, were nonetheless just ordinary people; but when rendered with such unflinching realism, their personalities, their life’s experiences seemed stamped on each face as if time had stopped for an instant, frozen. Their personal histories became subtly transparent and prompted a dialogue with the viewer, an uncharacteristic trait known to classic photorealism." Clements has honored his subjects in both black and white as well as color palettes - primarily on a large scale. Provenance: private Denham Clements Collection, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #169826

    Artemis Gallery
  • Large-Scale Zuni Deer Dancers Painting, Denham Clements
    Jun. 22, 2022

    Large-Scale Zuni Deer Dancers Painting, Denham Clements

    Est: $1,500 - $2,250

    Denham Clements (b. 1944, American). "Zuni Deer Dancers" acrylic on canvas, 1998. Signed on the lower right. A remarkable, large-scale painting of five Zuni Deer Dancers by Denham Clements. Clements' presents the dancers as they perform wearing magnificent garments, headdresses, and beaded adornments. According to Clements, this composition was inspired by the photography of George Hight. In Clements' words, "this acrylic on canvas work came as a result of a casual collaboration with the late Albuquerque photographer, George Hight. With a master’s eye for composition, and the patience of Job, he spent years photographing the sacred rituals of the Zuni Pueblo Indians. The many images that George captured through his camera's viewfinder provided a master's catalog that I was blessed to sketch and paint from." A mesmerizing painting that demonstrates Clements' impressive photorealistic technique and serves as a wonderful homage to the Zuni people. Size: 40" L x 50" W (101.6 cm x 127 cm) George Hight (1923-2010) hailed from Gallup, New Mexico and specialized in photographing the Native Americans of the Four Corners region. He was also an accomplished painter of the Southwest. Denham Clements is best known for his photorealistic paintings of the indigenous peoples of the American Southwest. Clements spent over 10 years in Taos, New Mexico where he created a series of portraits of the "viejos" (the old ones) and later relocated to Albuquerque. Clements' artwork has been exhibited at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis; the Albuquerque Museum; US Ambassador's Residence, Lima, Peru; the Tucson Museum of Art; the National Museum of the Marine Corps; as well as collections throughout the US and abroad. In his words, "These good people, the old cowpoke, the Pueblo Indian, the local Hispanic icon, the wily backwoodsman, were nonetheless just ordinary people; but when rendered with such unflinching realism, their personalities, their life’s experiences seemed stamped on each face as if time had stopped for an instant, frozen. Their personal histories became subtly transparent and prompted a dialogue with the viewer, an uncharacteristic trait known to classic photorealism." Clements has honored his subjects in both black and white as well as color palettes - primarily on a large scale as we see in this example. Provenance: private Denham Clements Collection, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #169827

    Artemis Gallery
  • Denham Clements Painting - "Travels with Tsuku" (1998)
    Jun. 02, 2022

    Denham Clements Painting - "Travels with Tsuku" (1998)

    Est: $1,500 - $2,250

    **This is an oversized piece that may require special shipping. Please inquire for a quote prior to bidding. Denham Clements (b. 1944, American). "Travels with Tsuku" acrylic on canvas, 1998. Signed by the artist over the image of a crumbled piece of tinfoil in the composition. A remarkable, large-scale painting by Denham Clements that demonstrates Clements' impressive photorealistic technique and serves as a wonderful homage to the Hopi kachina known as Tsuku. Here is a description of the painting in the artist's words, "A hand-painted montage utilizing vastly disparate elements pinned or taped in juxtaposition on a neutral surface, they include a postcard image of the illusive New Mexican Jackalope, a curious wildflower, and a graphic wineglass arrangement. Tsuku, a Hopi Indian kachina best known as a practical joker, pokes fun at an angry, turbaned native, prodding the image with an Alfred E. Neumanesque 'smile-on-a-stick'…while a somewhat out of place piece of tinfoil provides balance to this odd assortment. Perhaps Tsuku holds the secret to the painting’s true meaning." Size: 40" L x 50" W (101.6 cm x 127 cm) Size: 45" L x 35" W (114.3 cm x 88.9 cm) Denham Clements is best known for his photorealistic paintings of the indigenous peoples of the American Southwest. Clements spent over 10 years in Taos, New Mexico where he created a series of portraits of the "viejos" (the old ones) and later relocated to Albuquerque. Clements' artwork has been exhibited at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis; the Albuquerque Museum; US Ambassador's Residence, Lima, Peru; the Tucson Museum of Art; the National Museum of the Marine Corps; as well as collections throughout the US and abroad. In his words, "These good people, the old cowpoke, the Pueblo Indian, the local Hispanic icon, the wily backwoodsman, were nonetheless just ordinary people; but when rendered with such unflinching realism, their personalities, their life’s experiences seemed stamped on each face as if time had stopped for an instant, frozen. Their personal histories became subtly transparent and prompted a dialogue with the viewer, an uncharacteristic trait known to classic photorealism." Clements has honored his subjects in both black and white as well as color palettes - primarily on a large scale as we see in this example. Provenance: private Denham Clements Collection, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #169828

    Artemis Gallery
  • Denham Clements Painting - "Mechanic #2" (1981)
    Jun. 02, 2022

    Denham Clements Painting - "Mechanic #2" (1981)

    Est: $1,500 - $2,250

    **This is an oversized piece that may require special shipping. Please inquire for a quote prior to bidding. Denham Clements (b. 1944, American). "Mechanic #2" acrylic on canvas, 1981. Signed and dated over the subject's left index finger. A monumental black and white painting from Denham Clements' "Mechanic" series in which Clements created four paintings that focused on the mesmerizing visual impact of a mechanic's hands working with machinery. According to the artist, "Inspiration often emerges unexpectedly. While visiting a mechanic friend, the oily, reflected shapes and patterns on his greasy hands literally jumped out at me and prompted the creation of the four paintings in the 'Mechanic' series. The work reveals a sometimes ignored paradox of realism; that when orchestrated in extreme detail, is often nothing more than a concentration of abstractions." Size: 43" L x 54" W (109.2 cm x 137.2 cm) Interestingly, Denham Clements is best known for his photorealistic paintings of the indigenous peoples of the American Southwest. So the Mechanic series stands out in his life's work. Clements spent over 10 years in Taos, New Mexico where he created a series of portraits of the "viejos" (the old ones) and later relocated to Albuquerque. Clements' artwork has been exhibited at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis; the Albuquerque Museum; US Ambassador's Residence, Lima, Peru; the Tucson Museum of Art; the National Museum of the Marine Corps; as well as collections throughout the US and abroad. In his words, "These good people, the old cowpoke, the Pueblo Indian, the local Hispanic icon, the wily backwoodsman, were nonetheless just ordinary people; but when rendered with such unflinching realism, their personalities, their life’s experiences seemed stamped on each face as if time had stopped for an instant, frozen. Their personal histories became subtly transparent and prompted a dialogue with the viewer, an uncharacteristic trait known to classic photorealism." Clements has honored his subjects in both black and white as well as color palettes - primarily on a large scale. Provenance: private Denham Clements Collection, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #169826

    Artemis Gallery
  • Large-Scale Zuni Deer Dancers Painting, Denham Clements
    Apr. 28, 2022

    Large-Scale Zuni Deer Dancers Painting, Denham Clements

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    Denham Clements (b. 1944, American). "Zuni Deer Dancers" acrylic on canvas, 1998. Signed on the lower right. A remarkable, large-scale painting of five Zuni Deer Dancers by Denham Clements. Clements' presents the dancers as they perform wearing magnificent garments, headdresses, and beaded adornments. According to Clements, this composition was inspired by the photography of George Hight. In Clements' words, "this acrylic on canvas work came as a result of a casual collaboration with the late Albuquerque photographer, George Hight. With a master’s eye for composition, and the patience of Job, he spent years photographing the sacred rituals of the Zuni Pueblo Indians. The many images that George captured through his camera's viewfinder provided a master's catalog that I was blessed to sketch and paint from." A mesmerizing painting that demonstrates Clements' impressive photorealistic technique and serves as a wonderful homage to the Zuni people. Size: 40" L x 50" W (101.6 cm x 127 cm) George Hight (1923-2010) hailed from Gallup, New Mexico and specialized in photographing the Native Americans of the Four Corners region. He was also an accomplished painter of the Southwest. Denham Clements is best known for his photorealistic paintings of the indigenous peoples of the American Southwest. Clements spent over 10 years in Taos, New Mexico where he created a series of portraits of the "viejos" (the old ones) and later relocated to Albuquerque. Clements' artwork has been exhibited at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis; the Albuquerque Museum; US Ambassador's Residence, Lima, Peru; the Tucson Museum of Art; the National Museum of the Marine Corps; as well as collections throughout the US and abroad. In his words, "These good people, the old cowpoke, the Pueblo Indian, the local Hispanic icon, the wily backwoodsman, were nonetheless just ordinary people; but when rendered with such unflinching realism, their personalities, their life’s experiences seemed stamped on each face as if time had stopped for an instant, frozen. Their personal histories became subtly transparent and prompted a dialogue with the viewer, an uncharacteristic trait known to classic photorealism." Clements has honored his subjects in both black and white as well as color palettes - primarily on a large scale as we see in this example. Provenance: private Denham Clements Collection, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #169827

    Artemis Gallery
  • Denham Clements Painting - "Travels with Tsuku" (1998)
    Apr. 07, 2022

    Denham Clements Painting - "Travels with Tsuku" (1998)

    Est: $1,800 - $2,500

    **This is an oversized piece that may require special shipping. Please inquire for a quote prior to bidding. Denham Clements (b. 1944, American). "Travels with Tsuku" acrylic on canvas, 1998. Signed by the artist over the image of a crumbled piece of tinfoil in the composition. A remarkable, large-scale painting by Denham Clements that demonstrates Clements' impressive photorealistic technique and serves as a wonderful homage to the Hopi kachina known as Tsuku. Here is a description of the painting in the artist's words, "A hand-painted montage utilizing vastly disparate elements pinned or taped in juxtaposition on a neutral surface, they include a postcard image of the illusive New Mexican Jackalope, a curious wildflower, and a graphic wineglass arrangement. Tsuku, a Hopi Indian kachina best known as a practical joker, pokes fun at an angry, turbaned native, prodding the image with an Alfred E. Neumanesque 'smile-on-a-stick'…while a somewhat out of place piece of tinfoil provides balance to this odd assortment. Perhaps Tsuku holds the secret to the painting’s true meaning." Size: 40" L x 50" W (101.6 cm x 127 cm) Size: 45" L x 35" W (114.3 cm x 88.9 cm) Denham Clements is best known for his photorealistic paintings of the indigenous peoples of the American Southwest. Clements spent over 10 years in Taos, New Mexico where he created a series of portraits of the "viejos" (the old ones) and later relocated to Albuquerque. Clements' artwork has been exhibited at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis; the Albuquerque Museum; US Ambassador's Residence, Lima, Peru; the Tucson Museum of Art; the National Museum of the Marine Corps; as well as collections throughout the US and abroad. In his words, "These good people, the old cowpoke, the Pueblo Indian, the local Hispanic icon, the wily backwoodsman, were nonetheless just ordinary people; but when rendered with such unflinching realism, their personalities, their life’s experiences seemed stamped on each face as if time had stopped for an instant, frozen. Their personal histories became subtly transparent and prompted a dialogue with the viewer, an uncharacteristic trait known to classic photorealism." Clements has honored his subjects in both black and white as well as color palettes - primarily on a large scale as we see in this example. Provenance: private Denham Clements Collection, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #169828

    Artemis Gallery
  • Denham Clements Painting - "Mechanic #2" (1981)
    Apr. 07, 2022

    Denham Clements Painting - "Mechanic #2" (1981)

    Est: $1,800 - $2,500

    **This is an oversized piece that may require special shipping. Please inquire for a quote prior to bidding. Denham Clements (b. 1944, American). "Mechanic #2" acrylic on canvas, 1981. Signed and dated over the subject's left index finger. A monumental black and white painting from Denham Clements' "Mechanic" series in which Clements created four paintings that focused on the mesmerizing visual impact of a mechanic's hands working with machinery. According to the artist, "Inspiration often emerges unexpectedly. While visiting a mechanic friend, the oily, reflected shapes and patterns on his greasy hands literally jumped out at me and prompted the creation of the four paintings in the 'Mechanic' series. The work reveals a sometimes ignored paradox of realism; that when orchestrated in extreme detail, is often nothing more than a concentration of abstractions." Size: 43" L x 54" W (109.2 cm x 137.2 cm) Interestingly, Denham Clements is best known for his photorealistic paintings of the indigenous peoples of the American Southwest. So the Mechanic series stands out in his life's work. Clements spent over 10 years in Taos, New Mexico where he created a series of portraits of the "viejos" (the old ones) and later relocated to Albuquerque. Clements' artwork has been exhibited at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis; the Albuquerque Museum; US Ambassador's Residence, Lima, Peru; the Tucson Museum of Art; the National Museum of the Marine Corps; as well as collections throughout the US and abroad. In his words, "These good people, the old cowpoke, the Pueblo Indian, the local Hispanic icon, the wily backwoodsman, were nonetheless just ordinary people; but when rendered with such unflinching realism, their personalities, their life’s experiences seemed stamped on each face as if time had stopped for an instant, frozen. Their personal histories became subtly transparent and prompted a dialogue with the viewer, an uncharacteristic trait known to classic photorealism." Clements has honored his subjects in both black and white as well as color palettes - primarily on a large scale. Provenance: private Denham Clements Collection, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #169826

    Artemis Gallery
  • Denham Clements Painting "Old Crow" (1998)
    Mar. 24, 2022

    Denham Clements Painting "Old Crow" (1998)

    Est: $1,800 - $2,500

    Denham Clements (b. 1944, American). "Old Crow" acrylic on canvas, 1998. Signed on the lower right. A remarkable, large-scale painting of "Old Crow" by Denham Clements, painstakingly delineated in the artist's impressive photorealist manner. The subject gazes out from the canvas with piercing blue eyes that are graced by flecks of sunlight, as a myriad of wrinkles on his venerable face read like topographical hills and valleys. Feathers crown Old Crow's fanciful silver coiffure which is particularly striking with its central swoop of bangs leading to the series of folds and creases across the bridge of his nose. Finally, marvelous beadwork comprised of multicolored glass, turquoise, wood, and metal adorns his visage. Clements has masterfully captured an incredible range of textures and hues in this portrait, truly bringing Old Crow to life on his canvas. According to Denham Clements, "Like all the faces from the Native Americana series, the image 'Old Crow' began on a solid black canvas, the eyes, nose, mouth, and the subject's expression gradually taking shape as a result of dry-brushing gradations of white onto the black. Skin tones were laid in bit by bit with thin layers of watered-down acrylic pigment until the desired hue became apparent. Hair, feathers and beadwork we carefully painted in to complete the composition as it took shape on the neutral, air-brushed background." A breathtaking homage to this "viejo" on a grand scale by Denham Clements. Size: 45" L x 35" W (114.3 cm x 88.9 cm) Denham Clements is best known for his photorealistic paintings of the indigenous peoples of the American Southwest. Clements spent over 10 years in Taos, New Mexico where he created a series of portraits of the "viejos" (the old ones) and later relocated to Albuquerque. Clements' artwork has been exhibited at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis; the Albuquerque Museum; US Ambassador's Residence, Lima, Peru; the Tucson Museum of Art; the National Museum of the Marine Corps; as well as collections throughout the US and abroad. In his words, "These good people, the old cowpoke, the Pueblo Indian, the local Hispanic icon, the wily backwoodsman, were nonetheless just ordinary people; but when rendered with such unflinching realism, their personalities, their life’s experiences seemed stamped on each face as if time had stopped for an instant, frozen. Their personal histories became subtly transparent and prompted a dialogue with the viewer, an uncharacteristic trait known to classic photorealism." Clements has honored his subjects in both black and white as well as color palettes - primarily on a large scale as we see in this example. Provenance: private Denham Clements Collection, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #169829

    Artemis Gallery
  • Denham Clements Painting - "Zuni Deer Dancers" (1998)
    Mar. 24, 2022

    Denham Clements Painting - "Zuni Deer Dancers" (1998)

    Est: $1,800 - $2,500

    Denham Clements (b. 1944, American). "Zuni Deer Dancers" acrylic on canvas, 1998. Signed on the lower right. A remarkable, large-scale painting of five Zuni Deer Dancers by Denham Clements. Clements' presents the dancers as they perform wearing magnificent garments, headdresses, and beaded adornments. According to Clements, this composition was inspired by the photography of George Hight. In Clements' words, "this acrylic on canvas work came as a result of a casual collaboration with the late Albuquerque photographer, George Hight. With a master’s eye for composition, and the patience of Job, he spent years photographing the sacred rituals of the Zuni Pueblo Indians. The many images that George captured through his camera's viewfinder provided a master's catalog that I was blessed to sketch and paint from." A mesmerizing painting that demonstrates Clements' impressive photorealistic technique and serves as a wonderful homage to the Zuni people. Size: 40" L x 50" W (101.6 cm x 127 cm) George Hight (1923-2010) hailed from Gallup, New Mexico and specialized in photographing the Native Americans of the Four Corners region. He was also an accomplished painter of the Southwest. Denham Clements is best known for his photorealistic paintings of the indigenous peoples of the American Southwest. Clements spent over 10 years in Taos, New Mexico where he created a series of portraits of the "viejos" (the old ones) and later relocated to Albuquerque. Clements' artwork has been exhibited at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis; the Albuquerque Museum; US Ambassador's Residence, Lima, Peru; the Tucson Museum of Art; the National Museum of the Marine Corps; as well as collections throughout the US and abroad. In his words, "These good people, the old cowpoke, the Pueblo Indian, the local Hispanic icon, the wily backwoodsman, were nonetheless just ordinary people; but when rendered with such unflinching realism, their personalities, their life’s experiences seemed stamped on each face as if time had stopped for an instant, frozen. Their personal histories became subtly transparent and prompted a dialogue with the viewer, an uncharacteristic trait known to classic photorealism." Clements has honored his subjects in both black and white as well as color palettes - primarily on a large scale as we see in this example. Provenance: private Denham Clements Collection, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #169827

    Artemis Gallery
  • Denham Clements Painting - "Travels with Tsuku" (1998)
    Mar. 03, 2022

    Denham Clements Painting - "Travels with Tsuku" (1998)

    Est: $1,800 - $2,500

    Denham Clements (b. 1944, American). "Travels with Tsuku" acrylic on canvas, 1998. Signed by the artist over the image of a crumbled piece of tinfoil in the composition. A remarkable, large-scale painting by Denham Clements that demonstrates Clements' impressive photorealistic technique and serves as a wonderful homage to the Hopi kachina known as Tsuku. Here is a description of the painting in the artist's words, "A hand-painted montage utilizing vastly disparate elements pinned or taped in juxtaposition on a neutral surface, they include a postcard image of the illusive New Mexican Jackalope, a curious wildflower, and a graphic wineglass arrangement. Tsuku, a Hopi Indian kachina best known as a practical joker, pokes fun at an angry, turbaned native, prodding the image with an Alfred E. Neumanesque 'smile-on-a-stick'…while a somewhat out of place piece of tinfoil provides balance to this odd assortment. Perhaps Tsuku holds the secret to the painting’s true meaning." Size: 40" L x 50" W (101.6 cm x 127 cm) Size: 45" L x 35" W (114.3 cm x 88.9 cm) Denham Clements is best known for his photorealistic paintings of the indigenous peoples of the American Southwest. Clements spent over 10 years in Taos, New Mexico where he created a series of portraits of the "viejos" (the old ones) and later relocated to Albuquerque. Clements' artwork has been exhibited at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis; the Albuquerque Museum; US Ambassador's Residence, Lima, Peru; the Tucson Museum of Art; the National Museum of the Marine Corps; as well as collections throughout the US and abroad. In his words, "These good people, the old cowpoke, the Pueblo Indian, the local Hispanic icon, the wily backwoodsman, were nonetheless just ordinary people; but when rendered with such unflinching realism, their personalities, their life’s experiences seemed stamped on each face as if time had stopped for an instant, frozen. Their personal histories became subtly transparent and prompted a dialogue with the viewer, an uncharacteristic trait known to classic photorealism." Clements has honored his subjects in both black and white as well as color palettes - primarily on a large scale as we see in this example. Provenance: private Denham Clements Collection, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #169828

    Artemis Gallery
  • Denham Clements Painting - "Mechanic #2" (1981)
    Mar. 03, 2022

    Denham Clements Painting - "Mechanic #2" (1981)

    Est: $1,800 - $2,500

    Denham Clements (b. 1944, American). "Mechanic #2" acrylic on canvas, 1981. Signed and dated over the subject's left index finger. A monumental black and white painting from Denham Clements' "Mechanic" series in which Clements created four paintings that focused on the mesmerizing visual impact of a mechanic's hands working with machinery. According to the artist, "Inspiration often emerges unexpectedly. While visiting a mechanic friend, the oily, reflected shapes and patterns on his greasy hands literally jumped out at me and prompted the creation of the four paintings in the 'Mechanic' series. The work reveals a sometimes ignored paradox of realism; that when orchestrated in extreme detail, is often nothing more than a concentration of abstractions." Size: 43" L x 54" W (109.2 cm x 137.2 cm) Interestingly, Denham Clements is best known for his photorealistic paintings of the indigenous peoples of the American Southwest. So the Mechanic series stands out in his life's work. Clements spent over 10 years in Taos, New Mexico where he created a series of portraits of the "viejos" (the old ones) and later relocated to Albuquerque. Clements' artwork has been exhibited at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis; the Albuquerque Museum; US Ambassador's Residence, Lima, Peru; the Tucson Museum of Art; the National Museum of the Marine Corps; as well as collections throughout the US and abroad. In his words, "These good people, the old cowpoke, the Pueblo Indian, the local Hispanic icon, the wily backwoodsman, were nonetheless just ordinary people; but when rendered with such unflinching realism, their personalities, their life’s experiences seemed stamped on each face as if time had stopped for an instant, frozen. Their personal histories became subtly transparent and prompted a dialogue with the viewer, an uncharacteristic trait known to classic photorealism." Clements has honored his subjects in both black and white as well as color palettes - primarily on a large scale. Provenance: private Denham Clements Collection, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #169826

    Artemis Gallery
  • DENHAM CLEMENTS "LOUIE WHITTEN" OIL ON CANVAS
    Nov. 14, 2018

    DENHAM CLEMENTS "LOUIE WHITTEN" OIL ON CANVAS

    Est: $400 - $600

    Denham Clements (American, B.1944) "Louie Whitten", oil on canvas, signed lower middle.

    Kamelot Auctions
  • Denham Clements | b. 1944 Indian Chief
    Dec. 12, 2015

    Denham Clements | b. 1944 Indian Chief

    Est: $3,000 - $4,000

    Denham Clements | b. 1944 Indian Chief Signed l/r: © Clements '95 Oil on canvas 48 by 36 inches

    Altermann Galleries
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