Sunday, August 15, 2010
I AM STATING IN HOPES THAT OTHER OWNERS AND ADMIRERS OF MR BELLER WILL SHARE THEIR PAINTINGS AND JUST MAYBE, SOME OF HIS RELATIVES WILL SHARE SOME HISTORY ON WHAT I THINK WAS A GREAT ARTIST. I KNOW MR BELLER PASSED IN 1984? BUT OTHER THAN THAT I DON'T KNOW A LOT ABOUT HIM. I CAN REMEMBER WHEN WE LIVED IN SPAIN HE WOULD COME BY WITH HIS DONKEY AND CART AND SELL OR PAINT. SOME OF THE PAINTINGS PEOPLE HAVE DESCRIBED I CAN REMEMBER SEEING AND THE ONE WE HAVE ARE , IN MY EYES PRICELESS, THE CLOWN HAS BEEN IN OUR FAMILY SINCE 1963, SO THAT MAKES HIM 47. I LOVE THE WAY HE FOLLOWS YOU AROUND THE ROOM, THEY SAY TO PAINT A GOOD CLOWN TAKES REAL INSIGHT, YOU IN FACT PAINTING 2 FACES. I COULD GO ON AND ON , BUT I TRULY HOPE THAT OTHER OWNERS WILL POST SO THE WORLD CAN SEE HIS WORKS.
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I have two paintings signed Beller. They look like the clown paintings. One is old lady sitting by fireplace, other old man shoe maker
ReplyDeleteThis is a very common pair of paintings by Beller. There are a few different renditions, the lady peeling potatoes, knitting, warming herself by the fire with a shaw or blanket. Would love for you to share .. https://www.facebook.com/bellerart
DeleteI have a beautiful old lady with a wonderful smile and a long red bandana on her head, tied in front.
DeleteI have a beautiful old lady with a wonderful smile and a long red bandana on her head, tied in front.
DeleteWe also lived in Madrid from '66 til '69 and I bought a Beller. It is a picture of an entrance to Plaza Major. You would be standing in the doorway of the restaurant made famous by Hemingway. The name escapes me. I do know the small bar that's specialty was mushrooms was right there, too. I love it. We were at the exact place so many time while we were in Spain.
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ReplyDelete(The true 1963 story of the artist, BELLER)
ReplyDeleteA TRUE STARVING ARTIST
Mary McCullough’s account of this rare collection of paintings:
During the time my husband was in the United States Navy, stationed at Kenitra, Morocco, Africa, him and I had the opportunity to go to Madrid, Spain in 1963. We went there to purchase paintings from an Egyptian man who had an art studio in the outskirts of Madrid. The Egyptian showed us over 250 canvases painted by BELLER and BASTER. The account given to me by the Egyptian art salesman was as follows: “the artist BELLER is in the backroom, painting canvases for food and wine”. The door to the room where the artist was painting was locked, and we were told we could not meet the artist. There was another artist named BASTER; and I laughed at the name. I asked the Egyptian: “How did the artist come upon to have this name?” He replied, “When we were looking for a name for the painter, the artist told us, ‘any old bastard name will do’.” We left the store with paintings from both BELLER and BASTER. We believe that the two artists were actually the same person. And that BELLER was given the name BASTER by the storeowner selling his works.
Beller’s clown painting can be seen online at http://bacolodcity.olx.com.ph/beller-clown-painting-1960s-iid-60142816
The owner states that the clown painting seen has been appraised for an amount of 7 million dollars.
These paintings were made on very delicate canvases, and all are in their original frames.
Starting August 15th, 2010 a blog was started to find information for the artist BELLER.
This was the information posted: “ I AM STATING IN HOPES THAT OTHER OWNERS AND ADMIRERS OF MR BELLER WILL SHARE THEIR PAINTINGS AND JUST MAYBE, SOME OF HIS RELATIVES WILL SHARE SOME HISTORY ON WHAT I THINK WAS A GREAT ARTIST. I KNOW MR BELLER PASSED IN 1984? BUT OTHER THAN THAT I DON'T KNOW A LOT ABOUT HIM. I CAN REMEMBER WHEN WE LIVED IN SPAIN HE WOULD COME BY WITH HIS DONKEY AND CART AND SELL OR PAINT. SOME OF THE PAINTINGS PEOPLE HAVE DESCRIBED I CAN REMEMBER SEEING AND THE ONE WE HAVE ARE , IN MY EYES PRICELESS, THE CLOWN HAS BEEN IN OUR FAMILY SINCE 1963, SO THAT MAKES HIM 47. I LOVE THE WAY HE FOLLOWS YOU AROUND THE ROOM, THEY SAY TO PAINT A GOOD CLOWN TAKES REAL INSIGHT, YOU IN FACT PAINTING 2 FACES. I COULD GO ON AND ON , BUT I TRULY HOPE THAT OTHER OWNERS WILL POST SO THE WORLD CAN SEE HIS WORKS.”
This information is about the painting listed above that was appraised for 7 million dollars, the clown.
In the collection we have, there are no clown paintings.
The different works looks to be of the people in Spain. There are beautiful paintings of Spanish women, and those of men at local pubs or bars that may have been centered around where the artist was served his food and wine. This is truly a story of a “starving artist”.
This collection of 7 paintings are extremely rare, and delicate pieces of Art history. For more information, or questions about the artwork collection mentioned, please email us at lukemccullough@yahoo.com We are currently accepting bids at this time for the entire collection imported from Spain in 1963.
I have 3 Beller paintings, one is a copy of a famous painting, the other two is the the old Basque man repairing shoes and the Old Basque woman peeling potatos, though I have seen the same two paintings with the old woman knitting. Beller mass produced these paintings for the troops stationed in Spain in the 60s - 80s and they are quite common. I am a huge admirer of his work, you can instantly recognize a Beller painting by it's style. I would love to see an exhibit of his work one day if someone puts it together.
ReplyDeleteI have an original painting by Beller and would love to get more information on it, it is an oil painting of a Spain street and buildings. Would love to get more information on this painting, it was gave to me by my great uncle. email me if you have any information codyrmelton@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteI bought a Beller painting at an estate sale. I am eager to know ANYTHING about it. Thanks. I wish this stream allowed photos.
ReplyDeleteWould love to see a picture of it. michael.felts@outlook.com That goes for any other Bellers that people may have, would love to create a book of his history and artwork.
DeleteI have a Beller Clown Painting. Curious if it is worth anything. My estranged grandfather sent it to me when I was 15. He said it was worth something. It looks the same as the one listed for 1.75 million. I can't imagine it's worth that, but it is clearly hand painted and on canvas. If anyone can help please let me know.
ReplyDeleteBeller mass produced his paintings, they are all "original" oil paintings, but he painted the same scenes and people over and over again. His paintings are valued at $25 - $50 but you can find some online where people are asking $500 - $1000 or more. If you notice, those same paintings have been re-posted to the auction sites over and over again, no one pays that much for a Beller. If it's a Beller, it will be signed, in all caps on the bottom left or right and he has a bit of a waive in his lettering.
DeleteI have an oil painting signed Baster. It is of the ocean. Could this be the same artist?
ReplyDeleteThough there is a story out there of Beller selling his artwork under the name Baster, I have yet to come across one. I would love you to share a pic, and would like to take a look at it. https://www.facebook.com/bellerart
DeleteThe artist is Ignacio Beller, he would sell his paintings off a cart in the El Rastro in Madrid in the 60's - 80's. He made many copies of the same painting and troops stationed at Torrejon De Ardoz Air Base would buy them at the flea market from him and bring them back to the states.
ReplyDeleteThe paintings are worth about $25 - $50 but you will find people posting them on auction sites for $200 - $1000, but this is not how much they are "worth", just what people are asking for them online. The one of the clown definitely is over-priced.
DeleteThe x was stationed at Terrejon and we lived in Alcala. Beller and some more artist had an apartment they sold paintings out of. I have the Man in the Golden Helmet by Beller plus 5 more from other artist. I sent my parents the set of the old woman knitting and the old man. Oh yes my daughter had a clown but it seems to have disappeared. This was from 1969 to 1971.
DeleteI also lived in Alcala and he had an Apartment above me. One day he came to my door and sold me a painting for the about $15.00 and it was framed. It is a picter of the old bridge in Alcala over the river. It has been hanging in my living room for over 53 years. I worked on the base.
Deletetrue dat... u can purchase just about any of his paintings for under 300. most of them are selling for around 50.00... there is a rumor that beller hung around with a group of artist, including picasso, and that he may have painted picasso himself. if this ever comes to light, than you might get million plus... suggest you just hang on to the ones you have, hand them down a couple more generations,,, they might honor your memory some day. i have his painting of a conquistador................
ReplyDeleteThere is no real evidence of him training with or painting with Picasso, though I am still researching.
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It would appear it was another artist named Beller who painted with Picaso, not Ignacio Beller who sold his artwork in the Rastro in Spain.
Deleteall of bellers are oriiginals and if he painted the same picture over and over,Do they look exactly alike and there must be some that were just apicture with no dittos i have to im sure there originals as my uncle got them from bellar 1960 he told me once that the one i have of a bearded man lighting his pipe is valuble.what does picasso look like
ReplyDeleteHas anyone seen or know anything about Beller's painting that is a copy of the famous painting by Valezquez's crucifixion?
ReplyDeleteWe also where stationed at Terrejon A.F.B. from 69-74 and my parents purchased some of his art work as well. We have The Shoemaker, The Old lady sewing, and some others. Love them!
ReplyDeleteMy father was at torrejon air base in the 60s he purchased 7 beller oils they hang in my living room now. 5 years later I was stationed there and couldn't find him.
ReplyDeleteI have a BELLER that is a copy of vicente lopez's portrait of Goya. In researching i had always wondered if he painted while looking at the original. Seeing that original is in spain i assume this to be true. It is one of my favorites in my collection.
ReplyDeleteNeed help on some pantings by beller
ReplyDeleteI have two original paintings that are signed Bellar and it is one of an old woman with a cat near her peeling potatoes and the other is of an old man that appears to be making portions.
ReplyDeleteA very common set. The man also cobbles shoes and the women knits ...
DeleteI too was stationed in Morocco Africa and I went to Madrid and purchase the painting by bastard it is a seashore scene it is like three by two and is it worth anything.John Fiala fialajohn@aol.com
ReplyDeleteI've purchased three original Ignacio Beller's oil paintings on canvase although I have seen many of his works and these masterpieces are from the 60's old and delicate I do want to share because each one I've not seen before two man standing in the courtyard reading the bulletin board with briefcase and paper in hand, two boys sitting on the ground eating, and the nighttime view of the village Square. These works could not of been done any better if MichelAngelo or Picasso had done. Why doesn't the art world recognize Ignacio Beller as a Master artist? dennisray1950@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThe biggest issue was that he painted the same image over and over. If his works were all unique, I expect they would command a much higher price. Add to that he's fairly unknown.
DeleteWe have three original oil painting purchased from Spain. One is Jesus one is an old man working on shoes and the last one is old woman knitting by a fire place. Looking to see what they are worth.
ReplyDeleteThose are very common and run about 50-100.00
DeleteI have 8 original Ignacio Beller oil paintings. I love them all. I believe some are more rare. One in particular is of a silver haired man with a thick mustache and long silver beard, it's a masterpiece, my favorite :). Two others are of silver haired men one with colorful turban/other with red hat. All 8 of them are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHe did custom paintings if you asked. Yes, those are more rare but still only around 500.00
DeleteI recently purchased a painting at a thrift store in Alamogordo, New Mexico. It is a mountain river scene with a cabin in the background. It is signed BELLER in the bottom left as many of you have described. I am wondering where the landscape is that inspired this painting. It reminds me of my home state of Oregon but I doubt Mr. Beller ever made his way out to the American Pacific northwest, unless someone here knows something about his travels. I wish to know more about the man and the painting. Contact me at Kevin.bozgoz@yahoo.com for any info you can provide. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHe painted in Spain fron 1950-1986. I am unaware of him traveling to the USA, though he did in Europe.
DeleteI have 2 paintings on canvas in there original frames from 1966-1968 they are of from Madrid Spain and are of downtown shops an buildings we have more in the family our dad would give him pictures and he would paint them trying to find out there value
ReplyDeleteIf they were custom paintings, around 500.00. His mass produced stuff is around 50-100
DeleteI have a Painting by Beller that is a reproduction of Rembrants The Man with the Golden Helmet. What can you tell me about this paticular painting of his.
ReplyDeleteHis first paintings of this started in the 50s, those are more crude looking than the spectacular copies fron the mid 70s- mid 80s
ReplyDeleteMy father was a close friend of his, and I have thanks to that an innumerable collection of his paintings, from grandmothers and grandfathers, to reproductions of old sheets. I think Beller should be much more recognized, since his way of painting is unique. With the fund of works that I have, I could mount an exhibition, but I don't know how it is done, if anyone knows or is dedicated to art, you can contact me: esbozo94@yahoo.es.
ReplyDeleteMi padre fue intimo amigo suyo, y poseo gracias a eso una colección innumerable de pinturas suyas, desde las abuelas y abuelos, a reproducciones de laminas antiguas. Creo que Beller debería ser mucho mas reconocido, ya que su forma de pintar es único. Yo con el fondo de obras que tengo, podría montar una exposición, pero no se como se hace, si alquien sabe o se dedica al arte, puede contactar conmigo : esbozo94@yahoo.es.
I was a little kid in the 80s and my USAF dad did two tours at Torrejon. I believe we were there when the base was closed. I have what I consider a very unique signed Beller. It is a large oil painting of a shotgun hanging from a mantel, with quail hanging with it. It is mounted in a very unique rustic leaf frame, about 47"wide and 30"high. I have researched for years trying to find a value. We lost the other 6 Bellers in moves and divorces, one was an original of me. Looking for an appraiser.
ReplyDeleteI just found one at a thrift store. The scene is a man in his study going through some papers. There is an officer and a boy in the room as well.
ReplyDeleteI have a Beller my parents got in Madrid in the early 60s. It’s of a boy in a straw hat with a lamb over his shoulders.
ReplyDeleteI have the vicente lopez portrait of goya as well. Pocked it up at an outdoor market in Arkansas of all places.
ReplyDeleteI have an unframed painting by BELLER that could only be described as a portrait of Christ. It measures 18" x 22". A woman I used to work with gave it to me when she was cleaning out her mother's house. I got it about 10 years ago, and it's still sitting in a closet. I'm wondering if anyone knows if he did religious paintings, and what this might be worth. You can reach me at tomfonrn@hotmail.com
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