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Do you think it is possible that John Sonsini painted this when he was 17?
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Do you think it is possible that John Sonsini painted this when he was 17?

Jun 25, 2009 5:23 PM
oil or acrylic on canvas...It is signed John Sonsini '67...I can't find any but his most recent works and have not been able to find out what his signature looks like...He was born in 1950 so he would have had to have been 17 if he painted this...Does anyone know of a resource I may be missing in trying to research this...it is an awesome piece...Faces and tribal masks? very muted colors and you don't notice all the faces until you get up close...anyway and help would be greatly appreciated...or even off the cuff opinions...tia




















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Re: Do you think it is possible that John Sonsini painted this when he was 17?

Jun 25, 2009 6:10 PM
I couldn't find any of his work that looks like that:

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Re: Do you think it is possible that John Sonsini painted this when he was 17?

Jun 25, 2009 6:45 PM
I know only the stuff from 2004 onward seems to be available on the internet...I really wish I could find an image of his signature



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Re: Do you think it is possible that John Sonsini painted this when he was 17?

Jun 26, 2009 1:35 PM
It sure doesn't look anything like Sonsini's later work; and it would be quite early; he didn't get his BA until 1975, and his first exhibitions were in 1982.

You might be able to get an expert opinion from one of several galleries that carry his work; seems like they might have some interest in a piece from his high-school years, if genuine.
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Re: Do you think it is possible that John Sonsini painted this when he was 17?

Jun 26, 2009 1:45 PM
He would have been a Senior in High School ...I think he went to Notre Dame High...wonder what their art program was like in 67



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Re: Do you think it is possible that John Sonsini painted this when he was 17?

Jun 27, 2009 1:47 AM
An early work especially can't be narrowed down with a looks like because that's a time when many artists would still be exploring their talent; and, not all artists work in one style.
Sonsini will know if that is his painting. You could try to contact the artist or a reputable art professional.

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Jun 29, 2009 10:01 PM
anythings possible
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Jul 2, 2009 8:18 AM
Great news for you. If you're going to sell it I would mention that you contacted the artist directly.
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Re: Do you think it is possible that John Sonsini painted this when he was 17?

Jul 2, 2009 12:35 PM
Hallelujah!

A final answer that is Correct!

What a thrill it is to read a thread that solves the question for the OP.

Did Sonsini mention if he has a favorite gallery that might be interested in selling it for you?
Or does he want to buy it back?

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Re: Do you think it is possible that John Sonsini painted this when he was 17?

Jul 2, 2009 2:59 PM
ps ....and it is acrylic



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Re: Do you think it is possible that John Sonsini painted this when he was 17?

Jul 3, 2009 5:58 AM
John Sonsini owes an ENORMOUS debt to

Alice Neel (b.1900 d.1984)

great review below published tn the Brooklyn Rail

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Re: Do you think it is possible that John Sonsini painted this when he was 17?

Jul 3, 2009 6:55 AM
how can they be ethical and racist at the same time...I don't get it..personally I think the review is total bs



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Re: Do you think it is possible that John Sonsini painted this when he was 17?

Jul 3, 2009 7:21 AM
I think you might be reading the article the wrong way.

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Re: Do you think it is possible that John Sonsini painted this when he was 17?

Jul 3, 2009 7:26 AM
care to explain it to me?



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Re: Do you think it is possible that John Sonsini painted this when he was 17?

Jul 3, 2009 7:37 AM
Ok I guess I do get it I reread it ...he is pointing out that the paintings point to our own inner racist causing a shift in paradigms ?



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