Kodner Gallery Fine Art

Hi All - This is a terrific painting from 1925 that was created for a Cosmopolitan Magazine story by Beatrice Grimshaw entitled, "The Coconut Pearl, Land Where Men Forget the Past". The artist was Dean Cornwell (1892-1960), known as "The Dean of Illustrators". He was a great influence to Norman Rockwell and a slue of others. He became famous for his work with magazines such as The Saturday Evening Post, Colliers, Cosmopolitan, Harpers Weekly and more. Cornwell's paintings also appear in museums throughout the country. Have a great weekend.

The below painting, Awaiting the First Ship, is by the great American artist, Thomas Moran. It is a beautiful version of a painting that is in the Gilcrease Museum that was featured in Americans All! highlighting historical paintings by immigrant artists. If you look to the right, you can see Columbus’s ship approaching the island of San Salvador, with the natives looking on in awe and bewilderment. As Mark Dolph, curator of history at the Gilcrease Museum stated, [Th...is painting] continues to ask us to reflect on the triumphs and tragedies that scene foreshadows. I have to wonder, was Moran using this world-changing event as a metaphor for his own experience as an immigrant, as someone coming into a new world, not knowing what was beyond the immediate horizon of his own life. Would it be a life of triumphor tragedy. Moran had come to the United States from England as a small boy. His family settled in Philadelphia where he apprenticed briefly to an engraver. In 1871, geologist F.C. Hayden petitioned Congress for a scientific survey of the Yellowstone area and invited Moran and photographer William Henry Jackson to accompany him. Moran’s paintings inspired in the American public a pride in the wild grandeur of the West. See more

The was painted by a great Missouri/Illinois artist named Frederick Oakes Sylvester (1869-1915). He was the art director at Principia College in Elsah, Illinois and painted this from his cottage there in 1908. He titled it, "When Evening Blends With Night" and you can see how he captures the mood of the view with subtle tones of color which is what he was known for. Sylvester was also a poet, known for a book he wrote entitled "The Great River". Have a wonderful weekend. #americanart #mississippiriver

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Beginning Monday, May 18th, Kodner Gallery will physically reopen. We have taken all proper precautions to ensure the safety of our staff and visitors, and encourage visitors to wear a mask. Stop by to see what's new in the gallery, receive a verbal evaluation, or consign a work with us. As always, if you have questions, do not hesitate to call us at (314) 993-4477, or send an email to [email protected]. We have been busy adding to our collection and are eager to share o...ur newest acquisitions, both in person and online. Here's to a happy and healthy summer and we are looking foward to seeing you in the gallery! Wallace Herndon Smith (American, 1901-1990) Floral Still Life with Bowl of Fruit Oil on Canvas 28 x 20 inches Signed Upper Right AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

What’s more fulfilling than a street taco? Fine art that celebrates Mexican culture and heritage! Happy Cinco de Mayo! Shown:... Rufino Tamayo (Mexican, American, 1899-1991) Soldier Woodblock Print 9 x 8 inches Signed Lower Right AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE Juan Francisco Rodriguez Soriano (Mexician, American, 1920-2006) Angel of the Mermaids, 1945 Edition 15/20 Lithograph 12 1/2 x 13 1/4 inches Signed, Dated, and Inscribed in Pencil Available for Purchase

Dean Ellis (American, 1920-2009) Surrealist Landscape #1, 1966 Oil on Panel 4 x 6 inches Signed and Dated Lower Left... AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE As we spend more time in our homes, the prospect of an empty wall seems unfulfilling. If you are bored of blank space, transform your environment with works that will transport you anywhere. The importance of the arts as a source of meaning, comfort, and hope has rarely been more acutely felt than it has now. Trust the experts at Kodner Gallery to assist you in creating a meaningful space while building a collection that withstands the test of time. Fine Art has historically proven to be the smartest way to diversify your assets in a manner that is both economically sound and full of beauty. The bottom line? Art is beneficial for both your health and your wealth. Check out Kodner Gallery to browse our expansive inventory, view special collections, articles, exhibitions and more! We are committed to displaying our collection in an easy, convenient, and beautiful manner. Now is the time to delve into the world of collecting, build upon an existing collection, and most importantly, invest in both your wallet and your well-being.

We're feeling French abstract today Bertrand Dorny (French, 1931-2015) Abstract Geometric Composition BAT Edition... Aquatint, Etching, Engraving, and Sandpaper Printed in Colors 11 1/2 x 8 inches Signed Lower Right AVAILABLE FOR SALE See more

In times of uncertainty, we have turned to art for refuge, comfort, and respite. The family at Kodner Gallery wants to take a moment to extend our deepest thanks to the St. Louis community during this uncertain time. We truly appreciate all of your support over the years and we look forward to persevering through adversity. ... Now, more than ever, it’s important that we work together apart by maintaining our social distance and staying home as much as possible to reduce the spread of this terrible virus. Although our physical location is closed, all of us at Kodner Gallery remain dedicated to educating and serving the St. Louis community’s desire for Fine Art through our safe online consultations, phone calls, and email correspondences. We understand that staying home can become monotonous, but we are committed to providing a respite from the mundanity through access to Fine Art and the stories behind some of the most talented and important artists we represent here at Kodner Gallery. Keep an eye out for our online exhibitions, social media postings, and eblast campaigns to learn more and see what’s new in the gallery that we hope will bring a little beauty to your day in a time when things can feel so bleak. Please, stay safe, keep your distance, and contact us with questions anytime about the world of fine art. We can’t wait to see you soon. And remember, we are all in this together! Please visit us online at www.kodnergallery.com or email us at [email protected] with questions, evaluations, or inquiries

Go anywhere... like Madison Square, New York in 1908 Paul Cornoyer (American, Missouri, 1964-1923) Sunny Afternoon, Madison Square Park, 1908 Oil on Canvas... Canvas: 22 x 27 inches Framed: 27 3/8 x 32 1/4 inches Signed, Dated, and Titled Verso Exhibition Label Verso from New House Galleries, St. Louis, Missouri AVAILABLE FOR SALE See more

need an escape? www.kodnergallery.com Helen Frankenthaler (American, 1928-2011) Divertimento, 1983 B.A.T. (Bon a Tirer) Color Lithograph on HMP Waterleaf Handmade Paper... 31 1/2 x 21 1/3 inches Signed, Dated, Inscribed and Numbered Available for Purchase Inscription Lower Left Reads: B.A.T for John; artist and printer Wonderful combination! Thanks HF. B.A.T. refers to the printing term "Bon a Tirer" meaning "good to pull" in French. This indicates the first perfect impression of the work and the one that will be used to judge all other impressions in the edition. The B.A.T. is the artist's authorization to proceed with the edition and is signed or initialed by the artist. All further impressions are compared to the B.A.T for quality. Any impression deviating from the BAT is destroyed.

Although our physical location is closed, Kodner Gallery remains committed to assisting you with your fine art, whether you are building a collection, looking to find out about current fine art assets, or just curious. Submit your works online for verbal evaluations, professional written appraisals, view our current inventory, and learn more about our gallery! We are consistently updating our site to reflect new inventory, research on artists, online exhibitions, art market ...information, and more! Take a moment to view what's new today at www.kodnergallery.com Submit your works online, anytime to receive a free verbal evaluation and see what potential could come from works in your attic! Please e-mail images to [email protected] or text them to 314-514-4343, just be sure to include your name. You can always leave a detailed message with us at the gallery. Trust the experts with over 50 years of experience to treat your asset with the integrity and respect it deserves.

Southern Charm: Stephen Scott Young Stephen Scott Young (American, b. 1957) The Meeting House, 1987... Watercolor on Paper 22 x 37 inches Signed and Dated Upper Right AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE Born in Hawaii, Stephen Scott Young (b. 1957) spent most of his early life traveling around the United States. Eventually settling in Florida, where he attended the Ringling School of Art and Design. Young has devoted his career to depicting the southern United States and the Bahamas; in the early 1980's, Young made his first trip to the Bahamas where he discovered the crisp, bright light that has become the hallmark of his paintings today. Young is best known for his watercolor paintings. Inspired by the work of Thomas Eakins, Winslow Homer, and Andrew Wyeth, Young has done highly finished, detailed figurative subjects. Young's work is noted for his strikingly realist use of watercolor and eloquent simplicity of subject matter done in the American realist tradition. Young's copperplate etchings evidence a strident attention to detail and intricacy that suggest the influence of Rembrandt and Whistler. Though the images he creates are often nostalgic, his work deals with contemporary issues. Art historian Henry Adams wrote of Young in the late 1980s: "He is like one of those prospectors who has gone back to the tailings of an abandoned mine and where others saw only useless rocks found quantities of untapped, undiscovered gold." Young began working in watercolor in 1976, and took first prize at the American Artists national art competition in watercolors in 1985. Each masterwork by Stephen Scott Young is preceded by numerous drawings, sketches, studies, and preparatory paintings. The spirits of these works in progress often exceeds the finished subject and, when available, are eagerly sought by collectors. His work may currently be seen at national and international art galleries and is also on display at several major American museums including the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Butler Institute of American Art, and the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. He is featured in the permanent exhibits of the Brandywine River Museum in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, and the Greenville County Museum in South Carolina. Selected Exhibition History: The Norton Gallery of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida The Hunter Museum of Art, Chattanooga, Tennessee The Greenville County Museum of Art, Greenville, South Carolina Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, Florida The Arkansas Arts Center, Little Rock, Arkansas The Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, Ohio Jacksonville Art Museum, Jacksonville, Florida The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, Montgomery, Alabama