We got rained out. Yes, it rained!!! Finally!!!! There wasn't much in the paper Thursday so it could have been slow due to the holiday.

Okay YaYa ~ is this the bragging post?

A couple weeks ago I bought a painting, but just found out how much it was worth this week. So I'll post about it here.

I picked up this simple watercolor of a barn with some mountains in the background for $2.50 at a garage sale. I'd never heard of the artist, but it was a nice original so I bought it. When I got home, I started a internet search for the artist name, guessing on the spelling and trying different last names because I was unsure of what it said. Finally I type in Joseph Bohler and find out he is considered one of the masters of western art. Although his style had changed quite a bit since 1969 (the pictures date) I was pretty sure it was his. The people over at the Art forum on eBay suggested that I write Mr. Bohler and ask if it was indeed his painting and the current value. He wrote back quickly saying that it was his and had been done on location in his hometown and that the painting was worth between $650. and $850.! My DD's photograph on the mantle was moved and my first "real art" has taken it's place. I think that is my BEST find ever!

Lydia -
Nice find. Can we see a picture of it?

Lazygardens ~ Here's a picture of the watercolor by Joseph Bohler. It is matted and framed although that doesn't all show in my photo.
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And that's why we continue the hunt!!
It's lovely!!!! You are so lucky.....or smart!!!
Linda C

Lydia -
I like that picture. I REALLY like that picture.

And (looking up his bio) I KNOW THAT GUY! I met him at a gallery near Great Falls, Montana. There was some big art auction coming up, and his work was in it.

Great find, Lydia!