Stemming from the collection of the late John Malone of Houston is a special 10-piece exhibition hosted at InSight Gallery in the collector’s honor. The show, aptly titled Works of Western Art Collector: The Estate of John Malone, features sought-after bronzes and original oil paintings by significant Western artists.
George Hallmark, Once a Vaquero, oil on linen, 30 x 36 in.
“John was a special friend to the gallery, and we enjoyed helping him build his collection,” says gallery owner Elizabeth Harris. “You always knew when John came in, that a great conversation and a good laugh was in store. Working with his estate to offer these pieces feels like a small way to offer homage to a wonderful human and patron of the arts.”
Harris adds that Malone had an eye for special pieces, and filled his homes with art and artifacts. His wife, Bette, often referred to him as “a frustrated architect and interior designer,” and indulged his passion for art throughout their marriage. Malone’s collection was featured in home and design publications along with his home in Fredericksburg, which he helped design.
Robert Pummill, Herds Along the Bighorn, oil, 32 x 44 in.
“John had relationships with galleries all over the country and his collection contained pieces from many of them, as well as works from a number of the major Western art shows,” Harris says. “While some of the pieces from his collection are now in the possession of his children…InSight Gallery is honored to offer these select pieces in our February showcase. The collection features sold-out bronzes from John Coleman and Bruce Greene along with works from David Mann, Richard Loffler, Cyrus Afsary and work from George Hallmark, who has now largely retired from painting.”
Bruce Greene, With No Roof but a Resistol, bronze, ed. 8 of 15, 27 x 27 x 15 in.
Hallmark’s piece Once a Vaquero, was awarded best oil by Howard Terpning at the 2011 West Select art show at the Phoenix Art Museum. “This Viejo was a regular fixture around San Miguel de Allende, Mexico,” Hallmark explains of his painting’s subject. “I visited with him many times about his former life as a cowboy. One beautiful morning, I found him sitting on the Monumento Golpe de Vista Fuente (fountain), reminiscing.” The artist adds that the image is a favorite for him and his wife, and they have a print of the piece in their new home, about a block from the fountain.
John Coleman, Leader of Men, bronze, ed. 14 of 20, 27 x 20 x 17 in.
Another special piece in the collection, a bronze by Bruce Greene, With No Roof but a Resistol, is a result of the artist’s experiences on big ranches where pastures can be 10,000 acres.
Don’t miss a chance to view rare artworks featured among an esteemed collection. The show opens with a reception on Friday, February 7, from 5 to 7 p.m., and closes February 28. —
InSight Gallery 214 W. Main Street » Fredericksburg, TX 78624 » (830) 997-9920 » www.insightgallery.com
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