Extraordinary ART Original RAYMOND PAGE oil 1945-2005 Start Price USD 18,000.00 Current Price USD 18,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, July 20, 2008 End Time Wednesday, July 30, 2008 Location Honolulu, Hawaii See more about 'Extraordinary ART Original RAYMOND PAGE oil 1945-2005' Description  EXTRAORDINARY Original RAYMOND PAGE oil Painting ... NORTHERN CALIFORNIA COASTCalifornia artist RAYMOND PAGE is known for his seascapes and landscapes. This stunning oil painting, NORTHERN COAST, captures the magnificent power and beauty of the the ocean in unrivaled realism. The image measures 36" wide X 24" in height and has been professionally mounted and framed in rare Hawaiian Koa Wood. The value of this painting is believed to have increased significantly since the artist's death.Raymond Page was born of California stock in 1945 and spent his boyhood on small California farms. First near Venice and later near Riverside, where his Father ran aircraft reclamation businesses. Page's initial formal training in art was at the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles. He later enrolled in a private studio program taught by Glenn Vilppu, a Dutch artist and Art Center professor specializing in classic figure painting.Raymond Page mastered the art and science of glazing. His approach to capturing the power and tintillating beauty of nature is reminiscent of the old masters. The quality of the colors, varnish and other mediums he cleverly used in reflecting and refracting artificial and natural light is masterful and mesmerizing.There are approximately 25 layers of glaze on this piece... it looks like there must be a matte glass over the image... BUT not the same as glass, NO GLARE and infinitely more beautiful.IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO CAPTURE IN A PHOTO, THE IMPACT AND SCOPE OF THIS MOST BEAUTIFUL AND MULTI-DIMENTIONAL PAINTING.The packing, handling and shipping rate might actually be more once the items is is packed and the destination is decided. At that time time I will send a bill for the balance before shipping.Please ask any and all questions before bidding, as all sales are final. Failure to ask any and all questions about the item for auction before bidding, is the full responsibility of the buyer. In the rare instance of an acceptable return, there will be a 25% fee. Place a Bid!