You just never know by louannwarren

You just never know

So my artist friend Dennis has had this 8’ tall totem pole propped by his fireplace as long as I’ve known him. When he began the estate sale process a couple of months ago the sale lady said she wouldn’t touch the totem, that she was not an Indian artifact specialist. So of course Dennis called me. When I asked him where he got it, did he have a receipt, did he have a certificate of authenticity, he just smiled and said he stole it. Truth be told he owned an international company that dealt in air conditioning parts and he loved to barter. He was a master at bartering too, we loved to listen to his bartering stories. I contacted Heritage Auction House here, sent photos, measured, looked for the artist’s signature, filled out all the paperwork, etc., and they said they weren’t interested “at this time”. That told me the totem business in America is soft. Now I’m looking for an appraiser who can go to Dennis’ house and appraise it. With appraisal in hand we will contact some art galleries in New Mexico. This is the top half of the totem, I thought it qualified for the textures and patterns this week on FoR.
Lovely
February 8th, 2019  
Great story , and an interesting item for the b/w texture and pattern challenge . You will have to let us know what will eventually happen to the totem pole !
February 8th, 2019  
It’s an interesting piece, looks great in B&W.
February 8th, 2019  
Interesting story, Lou Ann, and a wonderful looking totem.
February 8th, 2019  
That is a really interesting piece, I like the way its painted and I got a good laugh at the story and he said he stole it! LOL!! I'm sure hes bartered for some pretty interesting things over the years. I'm surprised he's willing to part with it!
February 8th, 2019  
I am sure he has ended up with some very interesting things in his bartering. This is really pretty. It will be interesting to see the appraisal on it.
February 8th, 2019  
Great story and interesting totem!
February 9th, 2019  
It definitely does- and I hope that it will find a home with someone who appreciates it as much as he did. Looks like a great piece!
February 9th, 2019  
terrific patterns. I hope it appraises for a lot and it works out to his advantage
February 9th, 2019  
Agreed. It totally qualifies. It looks really cool. I hope you’ll get to share the whole piece, though it’s large. He sounds more enchanting with every snippet you’re able to share.
February 9th, 2019  
Beautiful piece of art. I hope you find a good home.
February 9th, 2019  
That's quite a keepsake. Hopefully it finds a home where it is most appreciated.
February 9th, 2019  
Sam
WOW what an interesting story! I wonder what it will be worth :)
February 9th, 2019  
What an interesting totem and an even more interesting story.
February 9th, 2019  
What an interesting story Lou Ann but I must say its not something I would wish to have hanging in my home how ever well its been done:)
February 9th, 2019  
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