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Antiques! => Antique Questions Forum => Topic started by: DANTE5 on June 01, 2018, 08:39:09 AM
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Good morning everyone,
I have four (4) large oil on canvas abstract painting that I purchased about 45 years ago from a street artist. I've search over the years for information on the artist with no avail. I am in Georgia (USA) and as mentioned all four painting was purchased at same time. They measure approximately 42" x 42". I am seeking your help in identifying the artist if possible "MARTRELLA". Photos below are not the best but I rush to collect them for your viewing. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Signature close-up
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Where in Georgia did you find this artist ??
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Hi Mart...Thanks for chiming in. It was in Atlanta, Georgia, the artist was set-up near a strip mall. I search many years for the artist, no results in searches. Not sure if name is first or surname. It was a male that sold them to me, I can't remember much about the transaction details, but I feel certain he was the artist. Once found a MARTRELLA in my search but it was a young woman (not an artist-making reference to the gender.)
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FOUND HIM!!!! Right here in Atlanta. He passed away August 2017 at age 68. Thanks for looking
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BTW....I spoke with the mortuary to verify it the person with namesake was an artist and they verified he was. The artist name is Martrella Jackson. I am sooooooooooo happy to get this information. :D :D :D Seems like whenever I contact you guys my mind seems to open up. Thanks ;D
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Well,, Congrats !! I was guessing it was a woman by the name !! Usually street artists stay pretty close to home,, thats why I asked where you bought the paintings !! Its a rare occasion if they do happen to get a gallery to promote them and show their work !! Glad you found your artist !! Guess we are your good luck charm !! ;D
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Glad you found the artist's information Dantes!
Sad to hear they had passed.