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George Grunblatt painting of Pirate’s Alley in New Orleans
SOLD
This beautiful pre-Katrina art has been sold. If you love George Grunblatt artwork, post a comment and let me know. I’ll be looking for more. However, be warned that I may not sell the next one. I may keep it for myself!
I’m not an art expert so I can’t say for sure if this is an oil or acrylic painting but it is quite a wonderful piece. It shows Pirate’s Alley in New Orleans, as it was back in 1969.
It is signed G. Grunblatt ‘69
Frame is probably from same period. It has some nicks and scuffs but the painting is in great shape. Can ship with or without frame.
See pictures below. Can email larger versions on request.
George Grunblatt is listed in Davenport’s Art Resource and Guide.
SOLD This item sold but let me know if you are interested in other original New Orleans artwork
Didn’t find the George Grunblatt you wanted? Let me know what you are looking for, by posting a comment here, and I’ll look for you.
Just a sidenote….I was told by the person who purchased this painting, and was thrilled to find it, that George Grunblatt doesn’t paint anymore. This means that his legacy of art is complete. The gift of his beautiful paintings is all we will have.
I had been researching pre-Katrina art from New Orleans and had just decided to raise the price when this person contacted me so I let them have it at the original listing price. The next George Grunblatt I come across will not go for $100. That is, if I even decide I want to let the next one go……
This was the kind of sale I absolutely love though because the painting went to someone for whom it meant a great deal. I love to be able to provide that sort of treasure and it’s part of the fun of what I do here at the Collectibles Yardsale.
Update: ps. as you can read below, I later heard that George did keep painting til the end of his life, according to a niece.
Comment by admin — 3. April 2008 @ 19:46
I am a good friend of George. He and I have been friends for several years, even though he’s 50 years my senior. He and I met playing in a renaissance music group in New Orleans. He has also hand crafted at least 2 period instruments that I know of. I have purchased two of his paintings online in the past, and one of Pirates Alley while he was still painting on Jackson Square that I gave away as a gift. I am interested in purchasing more of his art if and when available. I am proud to be his friend, and wish I had known him longer.
Comment by Leonard Autin — 23. May 2008 @ 04:26
Hi Leonard. Thanks so much for sharing more about George and his work. I loved the Pirate’s Alley painting and was happy that it went to the person it did. I’ll be sure to keep a look-out for more of George Grunblatt’s art. You might want to register and subscribe to this category. That way, you’ll be notified as soon as I find something.
Comment by admin — 23. May 2008 @ 05:09
George Grunblatt is my Great Uncle. I am sad to inform you that Uncle George passed away this past June. This link will take you to the article printed in The Times Picayune.
http://www.nola.com/timespic/stories/index.ssf?/base/obits-33/121376663367590.xml&coll=1
He was 86 years old, and painted to the end.
Please feel free to contact me for any info. audradetillier@gmail.com
~ Audra Rodriguez
Comment by Audra — 17. July 2008 @ 18:33
Audra:
I’m sad to hear of George Grunblatt’s passing but so happy to have known about him through his art. I’ve so enjoyed the exchanges I’ve had with people here at the blog about his work.
It is inspiring to me to hear of anyone who lives their whole life allowing their gift to spring forth from them, and to gift others. George certainly seems to have embraced his gift and it’s wonderful that he painted until he left the earth and even more wonderful that he has left behind the gifts of his lifetime for others to enjoy.
I was so impressed to read that he had built a viol from scratch. He impressed me with his painting too. He obviously loved New Orleans and I could see that love just sort of jump out from the Pirate’s Alley print. He managed to capture the Spirit of the city.
Thank you for letting me know about this.
Comment by admin — 17. July 2008 @ 20:55
He was a fascinating person to know. You could always tell his age by looking at him, but never by hearing him speak. He could recount distant memories so clearly, as if they happened yesterday, and he made you feel as if you were standing right next to him “back in the day.” He always was the hit of our family Christmas parties.
Each year, we do a white elephant gift exchange, and he always thought he was saving money by bringing a painting, as opposed to buying a gift. I don’t think he ever realized how coveted they really were. We fought over them until the bitter end. Unfortuneately, I never won the painting at any of our Christmas get-togethers, but after Christas 2006, my Aunt called him and told how much I wanted one, and he did a watercolor just for me, and gave it to me for my 22nd birthday last year. It was so much more special that way.
I was so blessed to find this page and discover how far-reaching his work has become. This would have meants a lot to him.
It was his wish that his body be donated to science, after which his ashes will be spread in Jackson Square… a tribute we think he would have wanted. For his memorial service, which I was not able to attend, the family placed his paintings and various instruments around the capel, instead of flowers. I hear it was very nice.
Also, I was told that there are 2 of his paintings on eBay right now, one of St Louis Cathedral and one of Cabildo Alley… good luck bidding against my family, haha! I’m sure they’re trying to scoop it up.
It was nice meeting you, and thank you for your interest in Uncle George’s work.
Comment by Audra — 17. July 2008 @ 22:21
Audra: I feel honored to be a small part in this sharing of memories. I would treasure that watercolor too. My mom did a beautiful painting for me a while back, of Jesus on the water. It is in her art gallery here on the blog.
http://collectibles-yardsale.com/art-gallery-mary-rachels/
I am so honored to have the original and would never dream of parting with it so I know how you feel about your special watercolor. If I happen to come across any more of George’s work, you can rest assured I will contact you and family members instead of listing it publically because I think it belongs with you.
Comment by admin — 17. July 2008 @ 23:28
8. GREAT SITE. HAVE FOUR ORIGINAL OIL ON HARDBOARD 1965 PAINTINGS BY GEORGE GRUNBLATT IN MINT CONDITION AND WONDER IF THEY SHOULD BE APPRAISED FOR INSURANCE PURPOSES. DON’T HAVE A CLUE WHERE TO HAVE IT DONE. I BOUGHT THEM FROM AN ESTATE SALE IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON ABOUT 10 YEARS AGO AND LOVE THEM. THEY ARE 1. FRENCH MARKET (CAFE’ DU MONDE) 2. BRULATOUR COURTYARD (ON ROYAL STREET)
3. SAINT LOUIS CATHEDRAN (FROM CHARTER STREET) 4. PIRATES ALLEY. THEY ARE NICELY FRAMED PROBABLY BY THE ARTIST. (LITTLE NAILS HOLDING THE HARDBOARD IN PLACE SO THEY DON’T FALL OUT THE BACK OF THE FRAME.
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Comment by Dan Brandon — 11. January 2010 @ 07:59
Dan: I don’t know a lot about art appraisals. I have several that I really need to get appraised myself but probably won’t. I probably will just sell them and maybe find out later, like I did with the Pirate’s Alley that I sold, that the art was worth much more.
I believe George Grunblatt’s art will only rise in value, both because he was so good and because so much was pre-Katrina and depicted pre-Katrina New Orleans.
I love George Grunblatt art and think you are lucky to have four originals
If you do get them appraised, I’d love to know what the appraiser said.
Comment by admin — 11. January 2010 @ 15:10
To all who may read this blog,
I have 2 of George Grunblatt’s original paintings that I plan to use for a future website devoted to him and his work. I knew him fairly well, and would visit him often when he couldn’t get out anymore and rarely painted. Any future contributions in the form of digital prints from personal collections to this project would be greatly appreciated.
I have 2 youtube video posts of Mr. Grunblatt talking about his contribution to the mural inside of the Union Train Station in New Orleans, LA:
http://www.youtube.com/user/jeromedeorleans#p/a/u/2/Fvz_T-04Dss
and
http://www.youtube.com/user/jeromedeorleans#p/u/3/Uv3WQC7uyO4
Also, there is a new project that was started by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities called KnowLA, or Know Louisiana- The Online Encyclopedia of Louisiana, who have contacted me about the use of these videos of him. They may also be interested in getting digital prints to use on their website as well.
Comment by Leonard Autin — 4. January 2011 @ 20:17
Thank you for sharing more about this wonderful artist. I have yet to come across another of his paintings so they may be getting more and more hard to find. If you want to use the print I have listed here, feel free to do that as long as you don’t like directly to it. Save a copy and upload to your site. Would love to know about it when you get it finished and online, too.
Comment by admin — 14. January 2011 @ 20:04
I have a 1962 Painting By George Grunblatt. I was wondering what the painting is worth. My email is groutworks@gmail.com
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s140/dankone_2007/GeorgeGrunblatt.jpg
Comment by wabarber — 22. August 2011 @ 14:42
Good luck with your painting. Hope someone finds it who wants more of this New Orleans artist’s work. I love George Grunblatt’s style.
Comment by admin — 22. August 2011 @ 22:18