Celebrating the release of Dr. Seuss’s Powerless Puffer—the final Marine Muggs cast-resin sculpture in the Collection of Unorthodox Taxidermy—a traveling exhibition is being launched to feature all 17 of these incomparable artworks. This new exhibition, If I Ran the Zoo, marks the first time all 17 sculptures have been presented together in an exhibition dedicated to Dr. Seuss’s sculptural heritage.

The exhibition highlights Dr. Seuss’s little-known sculptural legacy and spotlights the fascinating correlations between his two-dimensional artworks and three-dimensional sculpture. A featured example of this relationship will be presented as a special tour edition, re-created from Ted Geisel’s 1931 pen and ink drawing depicting two gentlemen in tuxedos and top hats, unsuccessfully attempting to hunt down more than 25 wonderfully Seussian animals.

The Art of Dr. Seuss Collection is relatively unknown by the general public, however, art aficionados have avidly followed and collected estate-authorized editions from the collection for nearly two decades. More than half of the collection’s 17 taxidermy sculptures are sold out, making the exhibit’s premiere of the Powerless Puffer an enormous event for art collectors and fine art galleries around the world.

At a recent exhibition dedicated to Theodor Seuss Geisel’s artwork, collection curator Bill Dreyer spoke directly about these artworks: “Originally created in the 1930s during Ted Geisel’s most prolific sculpting phase, Dr. Seuss’s little-known collection of taxidermy rivals some of the hippest postmodern sculpture on the art scene today. Without question, the Unorthodox Taxidermy is a gem of Dr. Seuss’s career, and the authorized estate editions have become one of the most exciting and collectible elements of his entire artistic legacy. Kudos to those who have recognized these avant-garde creations as important and substantial artistic contributions from one of the world’s most important literary icons.”

“The Wonderful World of Dr. Seuss,” Robert Cahn’s July 6, 1957 Saturday Evening Post article said it best, “Ted’s animals are the sort you’d like to take home to meet the family.”

Details:

WHAT: If I Ran the Zoo, A New exhibition celebrating Dr. Seuss’s Collection of Unorthodox Taxidermy

WHEN:  Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 from 2-7 pm; Show continues through Oct. 31

WHERE: Jean Stephen Galleries

                4811 Excelsior Blvd

                 St. Louis Park, MN 55416

 RSVP:      612-338-4333; jsg@jsgalleries.com

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BY GAD, OLD MAN, YOU GOT HIM appeared as a 4-page spread in the August 1931 issue of College Humor Magazine. Ted Geisel (aka Dr. Seuss) had always commented about the power humor had to cut through in difficult moments and, during the Great Depression, Dr. Seuss’s humor was everywhere. The country needed considerable cheering up and prominent magazines of the day obliged with Ted Geisel and others who could elicit laughter.

While it was serious business to be published (it ultimately gave rise to Ted’s popularity and helped paved the way for his career as author and illustrator), Ted always insisted that we should look at life “through the wrong end of the telescope.” He seemed to understand that laughter can transcend any particular time or place and still help to make us smile whenever we need it most. Eighty-five years later, By Gad seems to prove him right.

During the late 1800s, Ted Geisel’s grandfather helped found the riflery club in Springfield, Massachusetts. His father and, surprisingly, his mother were both expert “marksmen.” For Ted’s dad it was an all-consuming hobby. Ted recalled, “I always thought it was silly and unproductive. It was shooting holes in a paper target.” However, he embraced the underlying value of this pursuit, commending his father: “…he was an inspiration. ‘Whatever you do,’ he taught me, ‘do it to perfection.'” And that he did. Ted was a deft marksman, targeting life’s experiences and turning them into universal truths-all within a storyline for us to relate to our own life experiences.

In By Gad, Old Man, You Got Him Ted not only gives the world welcome relief and suspends belief, he seems to honor his parents and their passionate pastime. He allows each of us to think about our own life’s target and how our childhood experiences contribute to hitting our own personal bullseye. Perhaps most importantly, Ted seems to suggest that our life’s journey need not be straight. In fact, most of us could agree that our own paths are a wacky, non-linear trajectory toward our life’s goals . . . and that we have likely dodged a “bullet” or two along the way.

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   Excited today to be sharing two new releases with you.  The first on paper is titled “My love for your love.” Remember the first time you fell in love? I would bet you can recall every minute of it. That’s “My love for your love.”

That first memory of young love will never vanish. 
   

   The second piece is “Never dark when you hold onto hope”.  It’s easy to fall into darkness, harder to hold onto that  last glimmer  of hope. “Never dark when you hold onto hope” is that moment your heart tells you its all going to be OK. That spark of positivity suddenly gives light and guidance.

 The AP’s of “My love for your love” will come with a hand doodled Remarque and the hearts will be gel embellished. The AP’s of “Never dark when you hold onto hope” will have gel embellishments on the light bulb and a hand drawn Remarque on the back.  
  

    Thanks as always  

     F.

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Final Taxidermy Release

Powerless Puffer

It has been a wonderful 19 years from the release of the first Dr. Seuss Unorthodox Taxidermy work, Blue-Green Abelard.  Sadly we are now at the release of the final Taxidermy work, the Powerless Puffer. The 17th Unorthodox Taxidermy work released, and the last of the Marine Muggs,Powerless Puffer is a work to be treasured and valued forever. 

Powerless Puffer, like so much of his work, comes out of Dr Suess’ advertising creations.  Every January the National Boat Show is held in New York City. In 1937 Standard Oil wanted something elaborate from Dr. Seuss for the show. Ted topped his previous efforts by using a collection of his seven Marine Muggs sculptures for the Essomarine booth. The January 1937 issue of Yachting magazine highlighted their appearance: “From the briny depths of the imagination of the famous designer, Dr. Seuss, whose murals have been a feature of Essomarine’s recent Show exhibits, comes a collection of the weirdest denizens of the deep ever imagined in the wildest nightmare of a skipper. The anatomy and peculiar appearance of certain of these creatures have caused so much speculation that their origin has at last been divulged. It is said that many of these monstrosities were sighted in out of the way spots by Seuss Admirals and reported to Admiral-in-Chief Seuss during the course of a year’s cruising.”

Please take advantage of this opportunity to add Powerless Puffer to your collection.  The Unorthodox Taxidermy works for years have had one of the strongest collector bases of any artwork.  With this being the last Unorthodox Taxidermy piece to be released we expect it will increase in price either before or shortly after release.  This is the only opportunity you will have to add Powerless Puffer to your collection at this price.

 Powerless Puffer

 Available now for Pre-Order, Delivery in November

Pre-Order price-$2,695

  Hand-Painted Cast Resin Sculpture
Authorized Estate Edition
 Dimensions: 13.75″ x 11″ x 7.75″ 
Limited Edition of 850 Arabic Numbers
99 Patrons’ Collection
155 Collaborators’ Proofs
5 Hors d’Commerce

 To add Powerless Puffer to your collection please email, call or visit.

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We have several new sculptures and prints by various artists now available so we’ve put it all together in one newsletter.  Feast your eyes!

Dr. Seuss

 The first Dr. Seuss Secret Art releases for 2016 are That Winter Spring Came Late and Bring on Your Dragons.  Both wonderful works.

 That Winter Spring Came Late is Dr. Seuss’ painting of his family home in Springfield Mass.  It is a piece he had above his desk for many, many years reminding him of his roots and family.  Measuring 36 X 24″, it is a Mixed-Media Pigment Print on Canvass for $1895. 

 Bring on Your Dragons shows St George and his steed facing the New Year with all challenges or issues well faced.  Done originally in the 1930’s for the Thomas D. Murphy Calendar Company this is one of 24 works completed for them by Dr. Seuss from 1935 to 1941.  Measuring 36 X 24″ it also is a Mixed Media Pigment Print on Canvass for $1895. 

 Michael Wilkinson

 For many years we have represented the foremost artists sculpting in the new medium of acrylic casting.  Michael Wilkinson is one.  As a 20th anniversary celebration of its release Touchstone is returning to its opening price of $2900 for a limited time.  Michael is temporarily reducing the price to make it available to the beginning collector as well as those feeling the pinch in these rough economic times.  It’s a perfect mix of romance, beauty and elegance.

 Fabio Napoleoni

Often you hear that an artist wishes he could paint like a child.  Fabio Napoleoni is an artist who does.  One of today’s most successful artists, his imagery is simple and collectors love his straightforward and pure manner.  His new releases include When Love Bugs Bite and Defiant. 

 When Love Bugs Bite shows Marcenivo welcoming the warm feeling of love in.  A Mixed Media on canvas it measures 16 X 20″ and is priced at $550.

 In Defiant Marcenivo has made his decision and is sticking to it.  One gets the sense of the child in us choosing to go it alone, no matter what others may think.  A Mixed Media on paper is measures 27 X 22″ and is priced at $425.

 Michael Parkes

 Michael Parkes has also been active this year and has released a number of new graphics as well  as sculptures. 

 Butterfly Effect tells us of “Diana, Goddess of the Hunt” She is the embodiment of feminine strength, beauty, athletic grace and courage. Her legend is older than Ancient Greece and the Vedic scriptures. But what does she hunt? She is the energy of the stars, shooting her arrows through the heavens. She hunts the Darkness of the Night.” – Michael Parkes.  Butterfly Effect is a Masterwork on Canvas that measures 24.4″ x 35.4″ and is priced at $2500. 

 In sculpture, look at The Rose, a Lost Wax Cast Bronze Half Life Size Sculpture that measures 34.5″ T x 15.5″ W x 26.5″ D and is priced at $12,500.  It is available in a custom or traditional patina. 

Cat in the Hat For President

 We are pleased to announce that The Cat in the Hat, the hero of so many of our favorite books, announced that the is seeking the office of President of the United States.  His running mates are Thing One and Thing Two.  His platform includes working with Red Fish and Blue Fish to address ocean conservation, working with the Lorax on the environment and working with Sam I Am to address hunger. His campaign slogan is Think Trump and Clinton fall flat? Vote for Cat.

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What the Heart wants and the Heart needs can be found in Napoleoni’s work. Nostalgia, sorrow and moments that lift the soul are all there for the world to see and experience along with him. Vivid colors and captivating characters invite you into an emotional ride. Influences from some of this century’s greatest artists are hard tofind in his pieces, but are drenched deep in the fabric of what puts his painting together. 

 David Bryce draws with clay. In Bryce’s figurative sculpture and in his incised panels, he molds and marks the clay, creating sometimes serene, sometimes playful figures, suspended in an eternal moment of joy or contemplation. The pieces express a simple and familiar action- stirring a pot, offering a bowl, striking a note- but Bryce always imbues the movement with a feeling of stillness. With a calligraphic stroke, or the folds of ribbons of clay, he captures his robed figures at their daily tasks, and captures our hearts as well. His work makes us smile.

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  October 2014 – St Louis Park, MN – Jean Stephen Galleries, St. Louis Park’s premier fine art gallery, www.jsgalleries.com is proud to present The Art of Dr. Seuss – A Retrospective and International Touring Exhibition, celebrating the art and life of Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss). This exhibit chronicles the common artistic links found throughout Dr. Seuss’s almost 70 years of creativity, and opens on November 21st, 2014 with a public event from 6-9 pm and then another fun-filled event on Saturday, November 22nd from 1-6pm. There will be lectures, surprise guests and many fascinating and immersive activities. All events are complimentary and RSVP’s are suggested. 

  The exhibition, premiering November 21st, 2014 and on exhibition through December 31st, 2014, begins with early drawings in Life magazine, including editorial, advertising, military, and book illustrations, and finally, works from the Secret Art collection. Imagery in the exhibition is drawn from significant public and private collections, including the Dr. Seuss Archives at the University of California, San Diego, the Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library, and the Dr. Seuss Estate, featuring rare and never-before-seen images from the 1920s to ’90s. Thirty-two didactic panels present both original and reproduced historical ephemera from 1927 through 1990, along with a selection of authorized estate editions reproduced after Dr. Seuss’s lifetime under exclusive permission from his family. Visitors to the exhibition will come away with an in-depth look at the multifaceted artistic career of America’s best known children’s book author. 

  The exhibition opens November 21st with an opening event and lectures providing insights into Geisel’s artistic life, his unique vision, and his impact on American culture. Collection curator Bill Dreyer is available for phone interviews prior to the exhibit. Interviews are available upon request at allison@relevantcommunications.net . All Artwork on Exhibition & Available for Acquisition About the Artist: Theodor Seuss Geisel (American, 1904–1991) Theodor Seuss Geisel, a.k.a. Dr. Seuss, began his career as a little known editorial cartoonist in the 1920s. His intriguing perspective and fresh concepts ignited his career, and his work evolved quickly to deft illustrations, modeled sculpture, and sophisticated oil paintings of elaborate imagination. His unique artistic vision emerged as the golden thread which linked every facet of his varied career, and his artwork became the platform from which he delivered forty-four children’s books, over 400 World War II political cartoons, hundreds of advertisements, and countless editorials filled with wonderfully inventive animals, characters, and humor. Geisel single-handedly forged a new genre of art that falls somewhere between the Surrealist Movement of the early 20th century and the inspired nonsense of a child’s classroom doodles. Using an uncanny visual wit and premonition, Seuss’s “hip-ness” somehow rivals the coolest postmodern art on the scene today. As children, we grew up on Seuss’s playful verse and zealous imagination. As adults, we realize that Theodor Seuss Geisel is not just an important and innovative 20th century painter but one of the few artists working in any medium who knows how to make people happy, while at the same time inspiring them to think. Artistically, these artworks embody a magical combination of the person and persona of Ted Geisel and Dr. Seuss and, in many ways, are what one imagines the Good Doctor would create late at night in his hilltop studio. At other times, the imagery and titles stretch well beyond all preconceived notions. In either case, Seuss delivers a feast of visual stunners, dense with ideas. 

 Image: Cat That Changed the World WHAT: The Art of Dr. Seuss – A Retrospective and International Touring Exhibition, WHEN: November 21st through December 21st, 2014 Opening Receptions: Friday, November 21st, 6-9pm Saturday, November 22nd 1-6pm WHERE: Jean Stephen Galleries 4811 Excelsior Blvd. St. Louis Park, MN 55416 RSVP: 612.338.4333 or jsg@jsgalleries.com RSVP’s suggested WEBSITE: www.jsgalleries.com High-Resolution Artwork (300dpi) and Interviews with Artist are available upon request @ allison@relevantcommunications.net 

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Please join us for an evening of art, wine and live painting with Pamela Sukhum on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. The Artist’s Reception is from 6 – 9 pm with a Live Painting Performance beginning at 7 pm sharp. Earlier in the day there will be a Children’s Event from 11:30-12:30. Visit the unique mobile truck/studio exhibition. Sukhum’s works, exhibited in fine art galleries around the world, are characterized by rich colors, textures, and warm, radiant energy. This extraordinary artist has achieved national and international renown, and began her artistic career in Minneapolis. Broad sweeping lines and intricate detail gives her work a depth and dimension that is truly unique. From the monasteries of Tibet to the refugee camps of Eastern Chad, and fueled by spiritual and human connections forged during her journeys around the globe, Pamela Sukhum has achieved her goals and life’s mission to bring beauty and light to the world through her paintings.

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Theodore Seuss Geisel was born on March 2, 1904 and would now be 110 years old.

We would like to join with the many celebrating his life and talent on his 110th birthday.

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss. Jean, Steve Lorie 612-338-4333 800-336-9924

Also FYI here is the last release from the Estate. It has been a hugely popular work. The Sea Going Dilemma Fish

We are pleased to announce the release of Sea-Going Dilemma Fish. An amazing work Sea-Going Dilemma Fish perfectly shows one’s feelings while in the middle of a debate, a problem, a dilemma.

The next to the last release of both the Marine Muggs and the Unorthodox Taxidermy Collections, it is the tallest work of his collections and with the Sea-Going Dilemma Fish’s crossed eyes it is a grand personification of us in the middle of a dilemma.

This sculpture has taken a roundabout path to publication. On rare occasions throughout his lifetime, Ted Geisel sporadically gifted artwork to friends or close colleagues. Along with Kangaroo Bird, which appeared on Antiques Road Show in 2005, The Sea-Going Dilemma Fish is one of only two original Dr. Seuss taxidermy sculptures to re-emerge in private collection 80+ years after their creation in the 1930s.

In 2011, the daughter of a veterinarian from Portland, Maine, walked into a San Francisco art gallery and was struck by the similarity between an artwork her father had passed down to her, and the cover image from the newly published Dr. Seuss’s Secrets of the Deep fine art volume. While she and her father often speculated that the work in their family’s possession might be an original Dr. Seuss sculpture, it wasn’t until seeing this book that her suspicions were confirmed.

Somehow, Dr. Seuss’s original Sea-Going Dilemma Fish had made its way from his New York City apartment to the wall of a hunting camp near Moosehead Lake, Maine. In the late 1950s, the camp owner decided to give it away and gifted it to a paying guest-the lucky veterinarian from Portland-who proudly hung it first over the family’s fireplace and later in his clinic.

The Sea-Going Dilemma Fish resides today in his daughter’s Florida home. As collectors are aware, Dr. Seuss’s Taxidermy Sculptures often incorporate real animal parts. In this instance, the original Sea-Going Dilemma Fish is crowned by an impressive rack of Caribou antlers. Until the original artwork was recently discovered, the only visual evidence of the Sea-Going Dilemma Fish included black and white and sepia-toned photographs, as well as magazine accounts housed within the Dr. Seuss archives at the University of California, San Diego.

In 2010, a small number of Sea-Going Dilemma Fish sculptures were created for major collections. At that time, coloration of these artworks was based on the early reference photographs and reputed to be along the lines of several sculptures at the Dr. Seuss Estate, including the Two-Horned Drouberhannis and Mulberry Street Unicorn sculptures. An image of this coloration was also included in the Secrets of the Deep and Cat Behind the Hat monographs.

With the discovery of the original taxidermy sculpture, the true color qualities of this artwork-slate blue head, carrot-colored button nose, mottled greenish-blue snout, amber glass eyes, and black pupils-were revealed to closely resemble that of the Blue-Green Abelard. The remainder of the Sea-Going Dilemma Fish edition, commencing in 2014, has been adapted to replicate the original coloration.

Sea-Going Dilemma Fish is the tallest of the Unorthodox Taxidermy Works measuring 36″ X 21″ X 14″. It is being released in a regular edition of 850 at an opening price of $3,295.

Please call, email or use our secure server at https://www.enetcart.com/gallery-2.html to add Sea-Going Dilemma Fish to your collection.

For more information on Sea-Going Dilemma Fish please call 800-336-9924 or 612-338-4333.

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