GenealogyForum.com 'PA' Surname Genealogy

GenealogyForum.com 'PA' Surname Genealogy

http://www.genealogyforum.rootsweb.com/messages/genbbs.cgi/PA

Subject: Mary Botto
Posted by:Danyelle Smith <Antilock19@aol.com> on Sun, 26 Sep 2004, in response to Mary Botto painting in Richmond, VA, posted by Rich on Thu, 08 Jul 2004
I too have a painting by Mary Botto and would like to find out more about this artist. Mine was also bought at an auction in Michigan.

Subject: Mary Botto painting
Posted by:Sandra Fowler <blbelle09715@yahoo.com> on Mon, 03 Jan 2005, in response to Mary Botto, posted by Danyelle Smith on Sun, 26 Sep 2004
I have a painting by Mary Botto. It was purchased from Reese's Art Studio & Gallery, 16849 Livernois, Detroit, Michigan in 1973 as a going away gift for my parents. It is an 8"x10" oil of two sail boats on the left side in a harbor. If you have any information about the artist, please let me know. Thanks.
- Subject: Mary Botto painting
  Posted by:Ron <helmegrltr@aol.com> on Mon, 23 Jan 2006, in response to Mary Botto painting, posted by Sandra Fowler on Mon, 03 Jan 2005
  I have a large Mary Botto painting approximately 26" x 39". It is a scene of a seaside village, but not the sea. The painting depicts a view from under 3 large high arches as one would look out at some scattered old buildings from under the arches. In the background is a small vague image of a sailboat, and in the foreground are 5 people without detail.
  - Subject: mary botto
    Posted by:Donna Escardille Warminster PA on Thu, 12 Oct 2006, in response to Mary Botto painting, posted by Ron on Mon, 23 Jan 2006
    I couldn't find info on a painting I acquired at a thrift shop... A Mary Botto. I tried everything under her name.
    I came across an antiques shop list of people (about 15 or more) who were looking for this artist. I gave up for awhile. Then when I tried to find that "antiques shop" website, I couldn't find it. Here's how I found what I was looking for... I have an appros. 39x50 oil with a windmill in the center. This time I searched "windmill botto" and found the picture I was looking for, only it was an 16x18" with the windmill and portions of the other structures I was looking for. I'm guessing the 16x18 was a "dry run" so to speak. Pick your subject and start there. Good luck! And... if you have the means, try to alert the others who are looking for this artist.
    - Subject: Mary Botto
      Posted by:joe <janis29@aol.com> on Sun, 12 Apr 2009, in response to mary botto, posted by Donna Escardille Warminster PA on Thu, 12 Oct 2006
      I am also looking for info on Mary Botto.My Painting has a twist. It is signed by 2 artist Mary Botto abd Anthony Ausgang. It has a title and a date Freak n Out In Paris 3/92. I can find info on Anthony Ausgang (some movie stars collect his work) who is describe as a lowbrow artist and his contribution is obvious of a colorful cat , and the backfground scene must be Mary Botto. But that is all I know
  - Subject: Mary Botto Painting
    Posted by:Lou <eleonard@nvinet.com> on Thu, 19 Oct 2006, in response to Mary Botto painting, posted by Ron on Mon, 23 Jan 2006
    I've too just purchased a large Mary Botto painting of a Paris street scene. The price was right, the colors lively and the painting well executed.
    The signiture matches exactly with several others I've seen on the web ... but my guess is that she was from the "Starving Artist" ranks of painters and painted hundreds, or perhaps even thousands of paintings in the style we all seem to be drawn to and enjoy.
    The paintings are what they are ... affordable, yet beautiful and are worth our admiration ... which is why I purchased mine. My advice is for purchasers of her work is to just enjoy and not give too much thought to dollar value!
    [ Another thought ... her name could be an acronym ..RE: "M"...many "A"... artists "R"... rendering .... ect!]
    Lou L.
    - Subject: mary botto paintings
      Posted by:J.Mac Leod <jma48064@bigpond.net.au> on Tue, 19 Dec 2006, in response to Mary Botto Painting, posted by Lou on Thu, 19 Oct 2006
      a friend of mine acquired 2 paintings,both are of ships in a small harbour. the backs of the paintings have the no's 5/27451 and 5/27452.John Mac
- Subject: Mary Botto
  Posted by:Nancy McAlary <mcalary@bigpond.com> on Wed, 27 Dec 2006, in response to Mary Botto painting, posted by Sandra Fowler on Mon, 03 Jan 2005
  I have posted a photo of my Mary Botto: follow the link. I invite others to join my MSN Group and post their own photos of Mary Botto paintings.
  - Subject: Mary Botto
    Posted by:Melanie <mpremo1@verizon.net> on Fri, 11 Apr 2008, in response to Mary Botto, posted by Nancy McAlary on Wed, 27 Dec 2006
    Well it seems I'm not the only one looking for info on this painting I have. I just bought an oil painting at my local goodwill depicting a street scene in what looks like Paris or some other quaint European city. Sounds similiar to what other people have described. I am redecorating my bedroom and this painting is perfect. I am not sure what anyone paid for their paintings, but I didn't pay hardly anything for mine.
    I have a friend who has the ability and resources to dig a little deeper and hopefully find out about this woman. So if anyone has a picture of their Botto painting they can send me, please do so or if anyone is looking to get rid of one for a reasonable price let me know too as I would love something similiar to the picture I have for my other wall in my bedroom. Thanks!
  - Subject: mary botto
    Posted by:linda <lindarosio@yahoo.com> on Fri, 09 Jan 2009, in response to Mary Botto, posted by Nancy McAlary on Wed, 27 Dec 2006
    my parents have a couple of oil paintings stored in there basement they were just curios to know a little more about the artist...
- Subject: mary botto painting
  Posted by:billy <billybell@aol.com> on Tue, 30 Jan 2007, in response to Mary Botto painting, posted by Sandra Fowler on Mon, 03 Jan 2005
  I purchased a painting by mary botto about 25 years ago she had her works on display in restaurant my wife and i use to frequent ..large painting..notre dame towers in the backround people walking in the streets with horse and buggys just caught my eye been over my firepalce ever since any input would be greatly appreciated....43x31in size
  - Subject: M.B.
    Posted by:Bobby <wabbitopp@aol.com> on Thu, 01 Feb 2007, in response to mary botto painting, posted by billy on Tue, 30 Jan 2007
    dear bill yeah back in da day mary botto, frank zappa,grace slick,&myself had a wonderful time up in the berkshires!!!! GL dude
  - Subject: Mary Botto painting
    Posted by:Jonathan <jmnewman@nycap.rr.com> on Fri, 16 Mar 2007, in response to mary botto painting, posted by billy on Tue, 30 Jan 2007
    I have one on my wall...Notre Dame on the left in the backround. Book stalls, people walking, etc. 43 X 31 framed.
    Like many of the others, found in a Garage sale a few years ago. Signed, no date. I like it because it reminds me of trips to Paris but I just assumed it was one of those "Sofa Paintings" you bought in the Holiday Inn Starving Artist Sales. I don't know anything about Mary Botto other than the snippits being picked from these messages...they have been going on for a few years now!!
    - Subject: mary botto
      Posted by:iris <carmy96@aim.com> on Wed, 24 Oct 2007, in response to Mary Botto painting, posted by Jonathan on Fri, 16 Mar 2007
      one of her painting of a newyork landmark,its a marked D11,years ago i search for the artist and found her info from smithtown ny(long island) THE FAMILY WAS LISTED.1998
Subject: Mary Botto
Posted by:Jerome Vernet <jcv@cfl.rr.com> on Sun, 18 Jan 2009, in response to Mary Botto, posted by Danyelle Smith on Sun, 26 Sep 2004
Ok, so I just bought a "Mary Botto" and would like to know something about the artist. I have been hunting around the internet and the only thing I've been able to find is lots of people with one of her paintings and everyone seems to be asking the same questions. If any one has gotten any new answers I would love to hear from you. Thanks
Subject: Mary Botto work stunning
Posted by:Tom <tcmilligan@rogers.com> on Sat, 08 Aug 2009, in response to Mary Botto, posted by Danyelle Smith on Sun, 26 Sep 2004
I came across a Mary Botto 3' x 2' framed masterpiece at an antique show here in Toronto. Never heard of her before, but the painting is absolutely beautiful; of a Dutch/Belgian seaside set in the late 1800's with a windmill in the background.
I enjoy buying all of sorts of art, but her technique is phenomenal and I caught myself staring at it for a good 2-3 minutes. I was about to walk away because the painting looks like it should be about $3,000.00+, but for fun I went to check the tag and it priced $195.00 ???? I was thinking it must be a mistake, and that it should read $1,950.00 so I went to ask the vendor how much and was able to squabble her down to $150.00
Now remember, art is worth only as much as someone is willing to pay. And to me $150.00 is a steal! It is now hanging in our guestroom and has made that room so welcoming.
I came on here to find out more about her as I am really impressed with her work, but unfortunately there is NOTHING on the internet about this artist. Such as shame because her work is something special and should be admired by many.
My prediction: 50 years from now, this artist will be renowned. stock up now! This is what always happens when artists sadly pass away.

[ Return to the Message Index ]

CPU seconds used 0.006999