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Posted By: cmoking

The originals all sold shortly after he painted them, with the exception of one that my mom has kept. Other than the one my mom has, I don't know where any of the originals are currently (I suspect almost all are in private collections), and don't have any idea about market value (I know very little about art other than my father's work). The prints were limited to about 500 each, and my family has a few left, but not many. I still remember how my dad would trade some of his work as barter for services with other people. I guess that's what artists can do. One time he took me to a Japanese restaurant that his friend owned, and he pointed to his painting on the wall. He then told me that the painting was in barter for 30 free meals at the restaurant. He told me he whipped up the painting in a few minutes after he struck the deal with the owner. What a life!

I'm glad I could show the site and some people enjoyed it. Thanks!