This page displays information of the selected artist and a thumbnail list of known plates attributed to them. Degrazia gallery in the sun degrazia gallery in the sun. View all hotels near degrazia gallery in the sun museum on tripadvisor. Glazed ceramic, by ted degrazia in 1951, depicts an apache crown dancer. The brilliant colors of the southwest come alive in these designs by degrazia and the heritage of a proud people is reflected in the wistful darkeyed faces of the indian children. When i was young and poor, says artist ted degrazia with a wry face, i couldnt give away my work. Ettore degrazias signature is engraved on the stand of each figurine. What started as a small construction project in the early 1950s developed into a 10acre national historic district designed and built by acclaimed arizona artist ettore ted degrazia. A collection of untraditional fiction by dennis straus. Subscribe to access price results for 150,000 different artists.
This colleciton consists of five ceramic figurines and one resin figurine titled our blessed mother. Ted degrazia bio the son of italian immigrants, ettore degrazia was born in 1909 in the eastern arizona mining camp of morenci. Ive asked some people if its original and many have said yes. Artist ted degrazia starts this book by saying, to me, the superstition mountain is full of mystery and intrigue. Described as the worlds most reproduced artist, degrazia is known for his colorful images of native american children of the american southwest and other. A figure, halfmachine halfskeleton, resides atop the four horses of the apocalypse, trampling over the mask of happiness.
All degrazia artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee. Most of the thirteen other pieces in the collection have never. Unfollow degrazia figurines to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Father junipero serra sketches of his life in california with and introduction and observations by carl s dentzel by degrazia, ted. Though critics never loved arizona artist ted degrazias work, the. What is the value of a ted degrazia signed and framed print of pima indians pick cotton. There are six permanent collections of paintings that trace historical events and native cultures of the southwest.
Clicking on the plate image or title will take you to full plate view which contains all. One of the most popular arizona artists of modern times, ettorre ted degrazia 19091982 became a household word in america in the 1960s and 1970s. Ted castle and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I wanted to complete the collection and so i purchased this book in order to determine which ones i would need. The gallery in the sun museum has six permanent collections of paintings that trace historical events and native cultures of. An original degrazia painting is worth significantly more than a print. Each degrazia art print is produced using archival inks, ships within 48 hours, and comes with a 30day money back guarantee. Collector point plate series degrazia paints the holidays. That means i am looking for at least photos of nongoebel figurines and dolls to add to the update. At times she looks old, very very old, craggy and tired, and very sad. My sisters rightly wanted to keep a few, while i kept the bulk of the figurines. View over 43 ted degrazia artworks sold at auction to research and compare prices.
Ted degrazias apache collection superstition mountain. Located in the heart of the city of ladue, kodner gallery has specialized in fine american and european art of the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. Featured in the collection are the sunflower, wondering, flower girl, flower boy, and more. To the world, ted degrazia was a gifted celebrity, to the indians of the southwest, he was a friend. Well i been going to threw old stuff in the garage and i found a ted degrazia painting. For this special edition of 200, degrazia hand signed the print in ink and wrote the edition number in pencil. Set 2 degrazia navajo indian bride groom wedding party.
Ettore ted degrazia was born in 1909 to italian immigrants in the small mining camp of morenci in then territorial arizona. He appeared as the bad guy in a short film by ted titled over the rainbow and also appears in a coffee table bio book about degrazia. To the world,ted degrazia was a gifted celebrity, to the indians of the southwest, he was a friend. Our expertise includes impressionism, american western, regionalism, wpa, ashcan. Foundation and is the only official site dedicated to the life and works of ettore ted degrazia. To determine the value of a degrazia painting, first determine if the painting is an original. It has been invaluable in determining which figurines i needed to acquire. The degrazia gallery in the sun museum was designed and built by arizona artist ted degrazia.
Shop for degrazia art from the worlds greatest living artists. Ettore ted degrazia june 14, 1909 september 17, 1982 was an american impressionist, painter, sculptor, composer, actor, director, designer, architect, jeweler, and lithographer. Other more general factors, such as condition, medium and provenance, can also affect the value of the painting. What is the value of a ted degrazia signed and framed print. The gallery in the sun museum has six permanent collections of paintings that trace historical events and native cultures of the southwest. Degrazia gallery in the sun, 6300 n swan, tucson, az, 85718, you can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the safeunsubscribe link, found at the bottom of every email. Customize your degrazia print with hundreds of different frames and mats, if desired.
The degrazia fabrics tucson historic preservation foundation. I inherited my mothers collection of degrazia figurines. Jan 15, 2010 an elderly friend of mine, two guns, was teds buddy for time in the 70s. Right after they went to mexico and got married, then they had to figure out what to. The story behind ted degrazia and how he became a famous arizona artist. A ted degrazia white metal limited edition madonna sculpture 22200 cast by the nambe mills foundry of santa fe. Shop for degrazia art prints from our community of independent artists and iconic brands. The man and the myths is a biography that reveals the eccentric, colorful man behind the myths. May 24, 2012 degrazia ettore ted degrazia june 14, 1909 september 17, 1982 was an american impressionist, westernpop painter, sculptor, and lithographer. The story behind ted degrazia and how he became a famous. Hummels, collector plates, precious moments, royal doultons, cherished teddies and more discounted every day at allens.
Beginning with his masters thesis paintings in the mid1940s and continuing through the mid1950s, these works range from small sketches and studies to large. Ted castle and a great selection of related books, art. From the goebel degrazia figurines collection by ted degrazia flower boys, artwork. It brings to life many of the legends of the people. How do you determine the value of a degrazia painting. Though critics never loved arizona artist ted degrazia s work, the public loved it. Someone who wanted to buy it off me offered me 5,000, but idk. This collection contains seven porcelain figurines by goebel. Skeletons, mortarboards, books and the apocalypse fill the cinder block canvas. He spent his early years playing in and roaming about the barren hills surrounding his home. Degrazia gallery in the sun is a popular place to shop with fido in tucson, az. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. See more ideas about artist, impressionist, sculptor.
What is the value of a ted degrazia signed and framed. Degrazia gallery in the sun museum tucson 2020 all you. As his father worked in the copper mine, young degrazia, nicknamed ted by a schoolteacher, roamed the mountainous region collecting colorful minerals and copper ore. I havent seen the movie in a few years but i think there is a scene in which some of teds paintings are buried in a mine cave in. Ettore ted degrazia june 14, 1909 september 17, 1982 was an american impressionist. Choose your favorite degrazia designs and purchase them as wall art, home decor, phone cases, tote bags, and more. However, to himself, he was simply a working artist. A rare collection of abstract work by tucson artist ted degrazia is featured in abstract paintings of ted degrazia. This book captures the legends of the apache indians and their meaningful. One of the best pieces in the lot is a signed book the seri indians a. This site is operated by the degrazia foundation and is the only official site dedicated to the life and works of ettore ted degrazia. The story of the illfated spanish expedition is told in this collection that includes sketches, watercolors, oils and enamels. An accomplished musician growing up in morenci and bisbee, arizona, degrazia painted in a different format than others using soft colors and happy subjects. The ceramic figurines feature titles such as, christmas roadrunner, blessed child, merrily, merrily, merrily, and mother silently prays.
Although for many, the degrazia name became synonymous with. Described as the worlds most reproduced artist, degrazia is known for his colorful images of native american children of the american southwest and other western scenes. By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from. Get the best deals on degrazia plates when you shop the largest online selection at. Twelve of the oils and two of the watercolors were featured in the 1976 book degrazia paints the apache indians, and were on display both in 1976 and in early 2011. An elderly friend of mine, two guns, was teds buddy for time in the 70s. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.