8,000 for the estimate? What did it go for? I would bid 4,000 and see what happens. Not my favorite of her work but — I agree!! Having works by big known artists is super fun. Here’s the big secret— works on paper. You can snag a Louise Bourgeois or Alice Neel for a few thousand. Even if it’s a charcoal sketch? From a hand of someone you admire, it’s great. Recently on a trip to Palm Springs I went on a tour of houses and the docent discovered I was an artist and asked me if I knew Corita Kent. Sister Corita Kent? I enthusiastically responded— yes! She did the Boston Gas tank that I loved my whole childhood and I had just watched a documentary about her progressive order of nuns in the 60s who fought the church patriarchy. Turns out the docent’s aunt was a nun with Corita and she had inherited over 200 works over the years. She was donating them to her college’s art collection in the fall. I joked that if she had extras, I’d take them. I asked her at the end of the tour would she take a tip and she said no — just spend money in Palm Springs for the economy. No problem there. I spent. Then she said, let me have your address and I’ll send you something of Corita’s. Get out. She knew I would appreciate it. Most people don’t recognize her name. That’s crazy. Three weeks later a very small but great print arrived. Signed in pencil by Corita. A slight water stain didn’t put me off but I knew it meant most collections would shun it. It’s at the framers. So excited to have it in my collection.
I have a small etching by Leonore Fini that my grandmother- who was a friend of hers- gave me. It hangs in my bedroom, and I am so happy she is now getting some deserved attention. Next to her I have a small Mary Cassatt charcoal of a child's face. I would love a work by Lois M Jones!
When people get to talking, great things happen. Corita would approve of the whole exchange 💯. Knew you all would love the story — thanks for the confirmation Sadie!
8,000 for the estimate? What did it go for? I would bid 4,000 and see what happens. Not my favorite of her work but — I agree!! Having works by big known artists is super fun. Here’s the big secret— works on paper. You can snag a Louise Bourgeois or Alice Neel for a few thousand. Even if it’s a charcoal sketch? From a hand of someone you admire, it’s great. Recently on a trip to Palm Springs I went on a tour of houses and the docent discovered I was an artist and asked me if I knew Corita Kent. Sister Corita Kent? I enthusiastically responded— yes! She did the Boston Gas tank that I loved my whole childhood and I had just watched a documentary about her progressive order of nuns in the 60s who fought the church patriarchy. Turns out the docent’s aunt was a nun with Corita and she had inherited over 200 works over the years. She was donating them to her college’s art collection in the fall. I joked that if she had extras, I’d take them. I asked her at the end of the tour would she take a tip and she said no — just spend money in Palm Springs for the economy. No problem there. I spent. Then she said, let me have your address and I’ll send you something of Corita’s. Get out. She knew I would appreciate it. Most people don’t recognize her name. That’s crazy. Three weeks later a very small but great print arrived. Signed in pencil by Corita. A slight water stain didn’t put me off but I knew it meant most collections would shun it. It’s at the framers. So excited to have it in my collection.
Susan you are so blessed to live with a Corita Kent print 💗💗💗💗
I have a small etching by Leonore Fini that my grandmother- who was a friend of hers- gave me. It hangs in my bedroom, and I am so happy she is now getting some deserved attention. Next to her I have a small Mary Cassatt charcoal of a child's face. I would love a work by Lois M Jones!
Susan, a true story of generosity and a remembrance of Cortia Kent's life as an artist. Thanks for the share.
When people get to talking, great things happen. Corita would approve of the whole exchange 💯. Knew you all would love the story — thanks for the confirmation Sadie!
I am!! Very excited to get it back from the framer