Persian Woman I by Mara Abboud

Original Silk Screen
Image: 34"x22"
Paper: 38.75"x28"
Pencil Signed
Edition: 87/225

I held onto two Mara Abboud silkscreens for many years; the two seen here. They were acquired by me through my affiliation with Edward Weston Graphics. I always preferred the gift of art in lieu of anything else. I can't remember if Ed Weston published these editions or bought them from the artist for his fund raising auction company, ART IS FOREVER, they were in the inventory before I began working there.

Upon my doing research on the artist I discovered that she is a cousin of the poet/philosopher Kahil Gibran whose work I became very familiar with in college.

I'm sure you'll take the opportunity to google both the artist and her cousin.

A bird just flew into the gallery and I have to try and help it find the way out.

Next Day...click on comment, read and then request price. smorantzgallery@gmail.com or call 201-943-8900

Persian Girl I by Mara Abboud

Brilliant colors achieve jewel-like tapestry effects resembling stained glass.
The artist was born in 1949 and is presently enjoying her successful career. She is the sister of Joseph Abboud the international designer. Her works were in the collection of the former World Trade Center. I haven't seen works of art as beautiful in detailing as Abboud's.


Original Silk Screen
Pencil Signed
The size of the paper is 38 1/2"x28"
The size of the image is 34"x21 3/4"
The edition is 202/225

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Summer Nude by B. Helevy

Lithograph
Artist Proof
Pencil Signed
Paper: 35"x22 1/2"
Image: 20"x31"
Price: $150

Paris Street Scene I by Pencke

Oil Painting
20"x24" unframed


Penke has been enjoying success in my gallery for several years and in others as well. The pieces have become scarce at the dealers and this is a good sign for the artist but not for me; prices have escalated....like everything else.
I like Penke because each painting is full of life and tells it's own story and I like his concentration of painting street scenes, especially Paris.

As soon as possible I'll post the 24"x36" pieces; two left.

Price on Request-smorantzgallery@gmail.com or call 201-943-8900

Frame Corner

If anyone has a source for this frame, please let me know. The company I've been dealing with for over 30 years has sized down and are not importing baroque frames. It was a company where I could visit and do my own selecting in the warehouse. I tried ordering through the catalogs but I was disappointed with everything; the cost of shipping, imperfections in gold leafing, packaging and it never ended.

I expanded my custom framing department and it proved to be a good move. I can even make a shadow box in any depth. I can frame a basketball or your bike!

Price on Request-smorantzgallery@gmail.com or call 201-943-8900

Paris Street Scene II by Pencke - Oil Painting

This is the Pencke painting without the frame. If the baroque frame doesn't work for you I have a wide selection of moldings to select from for one I can custom make.

I wish I could post my moldings here. I don't know what to do first some days, I'm
sure I'll get to everything sooner or later.

You just have to love this business!

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Floral With Three Blue Morning Glories by Elpeco

Oil Painting SOLD
24"x36"


The oil painting is 36"x48" framed. The frame, only partially seen is 6" wide. So you have to remember to include the size of the frame needed to accommodate the space designated for hanging. Some homes just have limited wall space, unfortunately, so I have to work with measurements. I avoid having pieces brought back because "it didn't fit".

It's simply a beautiful floral by an artist whose art I've sold but presently cannot find the source for his work. They eventually move on and so do I.


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