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Original Gone With The Wind Painting Civil War Chambers

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,750.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 7,000.00 USD
Original Gone With The Wind Painting Civil War Chambers
This original portrait on canvas is recognizable as a scene from the movie "Gone With The Wind," and also as an image that originally appeared on a well known music box produced by the Edwin M. Knowles China Co, and distributed by the Bradford Exchange. This is the very painting from which many music boxes were produced, and saved by admiring collectors. Until now, the artist, William Chambers, held this painting in his personal collection, along with all his originals from the series. This is the first time the original artwork is being offered for sale, and Universal Live is pleased to be the exclusive online seller of this original art. * This painting is known by the same title as the music box that bears its beautiful image: * "The Proposal" * This was the 2nd issue in the series. * The music boxes in this series are widely considered to be items of art, and here is an opportunity to own this one of a kind original. The artwork shows the two stars as they would appear on the top of the music box, and scenery that went around the sides. The romance and spectacle of this moving drama is wonderfully portrayed in this intimate moment. * The medium is oil on linen canvas, stretched. * The canvas size is 24 x 33 inches. * It is signed in paint by the artist. * It is in Mint condition, having come directly to us from the artist. * This original artwork is the ultimate art collectible in the world of William Chambers collector items, and a wonderful piece for any fan of the classic movie. * Biography * Born in 1940 and raised in the Chicago area, Chambers first began hisstudies at the University of Illinois He planned on majoring inindustrial design, but after realizing the field required moreengineering than he had initially thought. and desiring to be anartist more than an engineer, he transferred to Northeastern IllinoisUniversity earning a Bachelors of Arts Degree. From there he began hisstudies and graduated from the American Academy of Art in Chicago. * After graduation from the American Academy , he apprenticed forseveral years at Magee Inc. a top illustration studio. He continuedhis career as an illustrator working at another Jack O'Grady studiosin Chicago. While working in illustration he became more engrossed inportrait painting. * By 1979, he decided to strike out on his own as a portrait painter. Many peopletook notice of his painting, and before long, he was approached by a consultant for the Knowles ChinaCompany. * Chambers had never heard of collector plates at that time, but hequickly became a design star, appearingon the cover of Plate World magazine and making appearances across thecountry. He is a Master Signature Member in a group of only 25 artists. * Although well known for his successes in the realm of collectorplates, Chambers is best known for his expertise as a portrait artist. His large commissioned works arepriced from $25,000 to $35,000. * Note: This painting is shown in an oval matte which is not included *
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