Bidspirit auction | James Havard ”Rusty” Oil Painting

James Havard ”Rusty” Oil Painting 2001 - James Havard (American, 1937-2020). Oil on wood painting titled ”Rusty, ” 2001. Signed, titled, and dated along the verso. Provenance: Allene Lapides Gallery, Santa Fe, 2001; From the Estate of Gary Fink. Gary C. Fink was a collector with both a lighthearted sense of humor and a serious commitment to art. Through the Museum Louvre It or Leave It, he offered Minnesotans an offbeat, thought-provoking experience; through MIA gifts, he broadened institutional collections; and through his scholarship, he continues to enable the next generation of artists. A Renaissance soul in the heart of Minnesota’s art community, Gary C. Fink was more than an astute collector - he was a spirited patron whose unconventional vision left an indelible mark on the creative landscape. Unframed; height: 36 in x width: 30 in. Framed; height: 41 1/2 in x width: 35 1/2 in x depth: 1 1/2 in. Condition: There are no breaks, losses, or restorations. Colors are bold and bright. Some wear to the frame including losses to the gilt plaster.