RARE OSCAR VELASQUES SIGNED & NUMBER ABBEVILLE, SC SQUARE PRINT

Description: This Abbeville Square Print #33/248 is custom framed by Trinity Galleries in Abbeville, SC, and shows some wear but, for its age, is in very nice condition. Capture Timeless Beauty – Invest in a One-of-a-Kind Art Piece That Speaks to the History of Abbeville, SC. About The Artist Oscar Vasquez is a member of the prestigious American Watercolor Society in New York. He has received awards in the Society New York shows. He is the artist and author of the book "Sketch of the South." Born: April 5, 1944 Died: September 10, 2021 Interesting Fact He was hired by the art director for the filming of "Sleeping With The Enemy," starring Julia Roberts and Patrick Bergin, in Abbeville, South Carolina, to do three watercolors and five drawings of scenes and sets of the movie. Oscar was chosen as the national juror for the 1978 AWS show by the board of directors, and an honor is given to an artist who has done exceptionally well in exhibits. In the 1977 show, he was given the Silver Civil Medal of Honor. In 1982, he received the Georgia Gold Award. In 1989, he received one of the top awards in the Southern Watercolor Show. Oscar was a member of the Dolphin fellowship and exclusive AWS fellowship. He is listed in the Who's Who in American art. His painting has been exhibited in major museums and art centers across the country. His paintings are in many public and private collections. Major purchases of his work are on public displays across the country. About Abbeville, South Carolina Abbeville's Historic Downtown, known locally as the Square, offers scenic views that may remind visitors of Charleston or Savannah. Abbeville's Downtown Merchants offers an amazing variety of locally owned boutiques and fantastic restaurants, while the Historic Belmont Inn allows visitors to stay at a classic hotel with modern amenities, including a full bar, restaurant, and scenic veranda. Visitors are also drawn to the city's significant historic district, which boasts dozens of 19th-century homes and turn-of-the-century architecture. D. Poliakoff was in business on historic Court Square in Abbeville, South Carolina, from February 19, 1900, to August 26, 2000—more than 100 years. The store's founder, David Poliakoff (c.1871-1940), was born in Minsk, Russia, and immigrated to the United States in 1893. After a brief stay in New York, David moved to South Carolina, where he opened Poliakoff Brothers with his brother Mendel (1874-1937). They operated together from 1894 to 1898, first in Clifton and then in Gaffney. According to family lore, David went on to work as a peddler and briefly settled in McCormick before deciding to open his own shop, D. Poliakoff, next door to the State Dispensary on Court Square in Abbeville in 1900.

Price: 495 USD

Location: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

End Time: 2025-01-25T21:41:00.000Z

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