http://www.wsgalleryandgifts.com/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.wsgalleryandgifts.com en-us Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:45:26 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.wsgalleryandgifts.com/blog/post/166479/sold/ Protrusion is a remarkable expressive geometric landscape from gallery artists, Gaen, now sold from the Winter Collection 2026: Chaos & Calm exhibition. The painting that was sold as the exhibition opened has been acquired by a couple experienced in outdoor recreational adventure, particularly in the South Island.... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:18:56 +1200 http://www.wsgalleryandgifts.com/blog/#post166479 http://www.wsgalleryandgifts.com/blog/post/166227/sold/ Debra Thompson's showcase, The Way We Were: Icons of the 60s, is attracting great interest and buyers. Clay & Liston has been sold to a couple who wish to adorn their sports room with this iconic image.A commanding tribute to one of the most mythologised moments in sporting history, Clay & Liston captures the instant a young Cassius Clay, soon to be better known as Muhammad Ali, announced himself to the world with absolute conviction. The painting freezes the electric aftermath of the 19... Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:04:23 +1200 http://www.wsgalleryandgifts.com/blog/#post166227 http://www.wsgalleryandgifts.com/blog/post/166224/sold/ Sold from the Debra Thompson showcase, The Way We Were: Icons of the 60s, is the stunning composition entitled, Paul & Robert.This is a bold reimagining of two of cinema’s most enduring anti-heroes, Paul Newman and Robert Redford’s, portrayal of Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid that captures the swagger, danger and loyalty that made these outlaws cultural legends. Built through layered mixed media and sealed beneath a luminous resin finish, the work balances rugged western mythology ... Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:35:40 +1200 http://www.wsgalleryandgifts.com/blog/#post166224 http://www.wsgalleryandgifts.com/blog/post/166150/sold/ As The Art of Hamilton Gardens completes its place in the gallery, interest remains high with ongoing sales. This includes the luscious green watercolour composition from gallery artist, Rebecca Dowman-Ngapo. The sale is accompanied by the artist's following narrative.Nā te Rangi te Mātauranga, nā te Whenua te HauhakeFrom the sky comes knowledge, from the land comes harvestThis painting reflects the deep relationship between celestial knowledge and cultivation in te ao Māori. Guided by ... Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:10:51 +1200 http://www.wsgalleryandgifts.com/blog/#post166150 http://www.wsgalleryandgifts.com/blog/post/165992/sold/ Attracting a stream of visitors, Debra Thompson's showcase, The Way We Were: Icons of the 60s, is also attracting buyers. On this occasion. Steve McQueen will soon be on its way, from gallery to garage. Raw speed, cinematic cool and masculine restraint converge in Steve McQueen, captured during the filming of Le Mans. This is a tribute to the actor who transformed understatement into legend. Inspired by the iconic racing film, the work layers Gulf-liveried Porsche imagery, vintage motorsport gra... Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:48:55 +1200 http://www.wsgalleryandgifts.com/blog/#post165992 http://www.wsgalleryandgifts.com/blog/post/165951/sold/ Sold from the new Showcase, The Way We Were: Icons of the 60s, is the contemporary composition, entitled Audrey from gallery artist Debra Thompson. This painting captures the elegance and theatrical grandeur of the iconic Ascot scene from My Fair Lady, inspired by the exquisite costume designs of Cecil Beaton. Using mixed medium on canvas, the composition celebrates Audrey Hepburn as Eliza Doolittle at her most poised and glamorous, combining vintage sophistication with Thompson’s contemp... Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:19:51 +1200 http://www.wsgalleryandgifts.com/blog/#post165951 http://www.wsgalleryandgifts.com/blog/post/165940/sold/ Gallery artist, Chris Greenslade’s exquisite watercolour brush continues to attract the discerning art collector. Sold from the Design is Everything exhibition is the composition, Chateau Tongariro. Painted from a different angle than typically viewed Greenslade adds further poignancy by showing a lazy chain slung across the entrance way thereby preventing a climber from gaining entry to this iconic building.Foretelling an end of era narrative, mountains appear behind the chateau, ominously es... Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:10:02 +1200 http://www.wsgalleryandgifts.com/blog/#post165940 http://www.wsgalleryandgifts.com/blog/post/165075/sold/ Who says 'soft pastel', says gallery artist, Bernadette Ballantyne. Her exquisite use of the medium is well establshed. An artist, award winner, teacher and seller of Keeping in Line 'in the kitchen', from The Art of Hamilton Gardens exhibition contiunues and cements her standing as a gallery favourite.... Thu, 21 May 2026 12:53:16 +1200 http://www.wsgalleryandgifts.com/blog/#post165075 http://www.wsgalleryandgifts.com/blog/post/164728/sold/ Sold from The Art of Hamilton Gardens, is Sandra Turner-Barlow's distinct watercolour composition, A Bridge in Time that references the flow of water and the passage of time through the gardens.... Tue, 19 May 2026 13:27:06 +1200 http://www.wsgalleryandgifts.com/blog/#post164728 http://www.wsgalleryandgifts.com/blog/post/164643/sold/ Aston Greathead's watercolour Walter Peak, Lake Wakatipu on display during The Art of Hamilton Gardens exhibition has been snapped up by discerning art buyers who appreciate this New Zealand landscape form.... Sun, 17 May 2026 13:38:19 +1200 http://www.wsgalleryandgifts.com/blog/#post164643