Cruise Art Auctioneers have Tough yet Amazing Job

The Art Auctioneers maintaining the Park West Galleries on cruise ships around the world lead extraordinary lives. While they do work hard running Park West’s Cruise Art Auctions, they also get to explore all of the exotic locations they find themselves in – all while meeting some fantastic people along the way.

We hope you enjoy getting a glimpse into their activities as much as we do. We also love hearing about your experiences with Park West at sea, so please feel free to share them with us.
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"Since I have joined the Park West Gallery team, I have had some truly amazing experiences. I have sipped espresso in Venice, shopped the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, dove in some of the most beautiful coral reefs in the world, and met and worked with some truly fantastic people.

These are some of the perks, now here is what it took to get there. I was challenged like I had never have been challenged before. The eighteen hour days, the hours of studying, the fear of not being chosen, yes, the training was tough, but when I finally took my first ship and banged the hammer on my first sold work, I knew I had found a home.

Yes, we work hard, yes, it’s probably the toughest job you will ever have, but how many jobs can you be in Venice one day and Athens the next? I can’t think of anything else I would rather be doing!"

Chris (Cruise Art Auctioneer)
Orlando, FL
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Park West Art Auctions Are Learning Experiences

Park West Gallery is proud to not only be a reliable source for artwork by contemporary artists and Old Masters, but to also be a reliable source for art education. Art Auctioneers running Cruise Art Auctions and land events for Park West Gallery strive to provide collectors with an understanding of their artwork and the art world as a whole.
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Thanks very much for the weekend; we had a very good time. I truly enjoy working with Park West as we always come away with a better understanding and knowledge of art after an auction and the time spent with your representatives.

As a result of this auction, my wife and I have agreed to study up on Picasso's work and add one of his works to our collection.

Thanks again we look forward to working with you in the future,

Ken N.
University Place, WA
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Art Auctioneers Passionate about Fine Art

Park West Galleries can be found on a variety of cruise ships, and they offer passengers a unique opportunity to view and collect artworks from a multitude of artists. Next time you find yourself cruising, check out the Park West Gallery Collection of artwork onboard.
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I would like to compliment two of your employees on the Carnival Ship Glory. The employees are Martin and Roxanna!

You could not have two employees more passionate about art and the desire for everyone to appreciate it and also for everyone to buy art.

We found Martin's seminar on art very interesting and informative. We (my wife and I) learned so many new things about art. I bought several pieces from the artist Peter Max and I am looking forward to displaying them in our home.

Dennis S.
Ridgeville, SC
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Art Auctions are Exciting and Informative

Park West Galleries can be found on a variety of cruise ships, and they offer passengers a unique opportunity to view and collect artworks from a multitude of artists. Next time you find yourself cruising, check out the Park West Gallery Collection of artwork onboard.
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Dear Park West,

Thank you so much for the accommodations when I attended the art auction in St. Louis the weekend of November 14-15.

I absolutely love all your art auctions. The staff is always wonderful and helpful! I love the “excitement” of the auction and it was so great to meet Dominic Pangborn!

Looking forward to the next auction!

Amaryllis D.
Memphis, TN
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Art Auctioneers are a Big Hit with Collectors

Park West Gallery prides itself on providing its collectors with memorable, informative events. Whether you’ve joined us for our Cruise Art Auctions or a land-based event, let us know what you thought. Park West Gallery receives customer reviews regarding many aspects of our events such as the Art Auctioneers, the Park West artists, and the Park West Gallery Art Collection – and we enjoy reading them all.
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I attended an art show in Jacksonville, Florida on Dec 11th - 13th. The staff was very friendly and helpful. One of your employees Abigail helped me make some choices and if it were not for her friendly and professional attitude I may not have purchased the artwork. I just wanted to say thank you and I will be doing more business with your company in the near future. I should hope you recognize your employee Abigail's stellar performance and thanks again for making my purchase a pleasant one.

Bob A.
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What a wonderful cruise with a wonderful Art Auctioneer. His name is Mario and he is handsome, friendly, and very professional. I never had an experience like that before. He sold me some pieces of art, and I would like to say thank you for having people like him in Park West. My husband and I are very happy. Thank you super Mario and thank you Park West.

Diane H.
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Park West Auctions Are Fascinating Experiences

Park West Gallery prides itself on providing its collectors with memorable, informative events. Whether you’ve joined us for our Cruise Art Auctions or a land-based event, let us know what you thought. Park West Gallery receives customer reviews regarding many aspects of our events such as the Art Auctioneers, the Park West artists, and the Park West Gallery Art Collection – and we enjoy reading them all.
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Apart from some passing interest in art due to a famous, long past relative (a bloke called James McNeill Whistler), my wife and I had never really been exposed to the art world until this cruise. What an eye-opener!

It was a fascinating experience, made even more so by the assistance - and knowledge - of Daniel who willingly introduced to the likes of Dali, Chagall, Rembrandt, Tarkay, Max and so on. We're still struggling with the differences in embellished artworks, seriolithographs and so on but it's a learning process that we have embraced with fervour.

His enthusiasm was such that we purchased about nine artworks during our cruise (and have probably set our mortgage back 15 years!). Sadly, we could not afford any originals but should we suddenly receive a financial windfall, Park West will be our first port of call - and Peter Max our first choice.

Thank you so much...

John W.
Australia
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VIP Collectors Appreciate Latest Park West Event

We strive to make all of your experiences with Park West at sea enriching and enjoyable. In addition to experiencing the Park West Gallery Art Collection and the Park West artists, it is our hope that you will also meet wonderful new friends along the way. Please keep sharing your latest Park West stories with us.
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I want to say thank you for the wonderful VIP cruise on Rhapsody of Seas. It was great to meet both Hua Chen and Leslie Lew. It was even better to see Leslie at work and purchase art from both artists.

I want to thank Morris and Donna especially. Their insights help us create a ‘home’ with many meaningful and beautiful art pieces. Donna has continued to guide us in our collection and is always thinking of what we like and might want to purchase. You must have Morris with you to get appropriate and accurate art history.

I think we started our art collection with a Max “Heart in Flag” over or about 20 years ago. I feel and totally am proud of our collection of Dali, Rembrandt, Agam, Max, Rut, Pangborn, Le Kinff, Tarkay, Lew, Chen, and others. We have and enjoy our contemporary art as well as ‘master’ artists.

Thanks again to Morris, Donna, Tom, Jin, Sebelle, and Kathryn as well as your workers behind the scenes. We really look forward to another VIP event – I can’t tell you how privileged I feel to be blessed with your friendship, advice, and works of art.

Thanks also to Albert for his dedication to Park West and his great dealings for others.

Chris & John M.
Gahanna, OH
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Collectors Enjoyed Latest Cruise with Park West

Park West Galleries can be found on a variety of cruise ships, and they offer passengers a unique opportunity to view and collect artworks from a multitude of artists. Next time you find yourself cruising, check out the Park West Gallery Collection of artwork onboard.
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Dear Tom (Art Auctioneer),

Just wanted to let you know how much we appreciated the VIP cruise. This was a great experience for Steve and me. You, Tim, Jen and Se’belle along with Travis far exceeded our expectations.

The organization of the event was great and we thoroughly enjoyed seeing the Peter Max studio.

It was a great treat traveling with Marko and Leslie and seeing their creativity. We had a great time and will remember it fondly when enjoying the works we purchased. Most of all, we thoroughly appreciated the professionalism of you and your team. We really enjoyed meeting and traveling with everyone.

We hope to see you again, perhaps at another VIP event. Thank you again for a wonderful time.

Sincerely,

Kat & Steve D.
Wetumpka, AL
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A Wonderful Park West Weekend

We receive positive comments from Park West Collectors on a regular basis. The topics covered range from feedback on the Park West Gallery Art Collection, to experiences with Art Auctioneers during Cruise Art Auctions, to stories about meeting Park West Gallery Artists – and just about anything else Park West related! If you’ve had an experience with Park West, we’d love to hear about it....

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Ashlee and the Park West VIP Team:

I cannot thank you all enough for one of the unforgettable experiences in my life! I’m only so sad that I did not attend the entire event, as now I know what this event means and what it entailed! It was one of the BEST WEEKEND events I've ever attended in my lifetime!

Chris, EJ, Sam, Tiffany, TIMOTHY, LESLIE LEW, and MARKUS:

Love you always,

Darlene J.

Ocean Ridge, FL

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Hi EJ,

We want thank you for the invitation and the wonderful weekend full of fun. It was a pleasure meeting you and spending quality time with you and your team, but your care for details was for sure above our expectations. You were the best host we ever have had! In another hand, David and I are very happy to find very rare art as the manuscripts, and we can't wait until the pictures arrive to become part of our home.

Again thank you very much for everything!!!

David & Carla M.

Marco Island, FL

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Art Auctioneers Make Park West Events Informative

We are pleased to share the following Park West Gallery testimonial with you. If you have recently cruised with Park West at sea, we would love to hear from you. So whether you are inspired to write to us about the Park West Collection offered onboard, the fabulous Art Auctioneers you met, or anything else, we can’t wait to receive your reviews!
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We are writing to recognize a few of your Park West employees. We were on the Transatlantic Cruise Carnival Dream on October 27, 2009 and attended all nine events plus the extra activities.

Chris, Amy, Bill and Yuki made a great team. They were very personable and professional.

This team was very knowledgeable about the art and artists. For novices, like us, they made each event enjoyable and informative. Amy especially made us feel welcome and was a terrific auctioneer.

We cannot say enough positive things about these people. In fact, having cruised five times, Chris, Amy, Bill and Yuki have been the best presenters from Park West!

Sincerely,

Steve and Deanne B.

P.S. We are now proud owners of Peter Max & Romero Britto.
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A Great Park West Collectors Event

We receive positive comments from Park West Collectors on a regular basis. The topics covered range from feedback on the Park West Gallery Art Collection, to experiences with Art Auctioneers during Cruise Art Auctions, to stories about meeting Park West Gallery Artists – and just about anything else Park West related! If you’ve had an experience with Park West at sea, we’d love to hear about it....
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Hi EJ,

Just now getting settled back at home, we just wanted to thank you and all for such a great time and adventure. What a place - what a great group that you all are.

Connie and I cannot say enough about Park West and you and Chris especially. You guys are one class act. Again our thanks on both the invitation and the stay.

Jim & Connie M.
Riverview, NB
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Simon,

It was great to see you again. Just a short note to let you know how great the event was. Both Karen and I had a great time. It was, as usual, great to mix with the artist and having one we have not seen before, Leslie Lew. I like her work, it is very different.

We are looking forward to receiving our works so we can enjoy them in our home. I am not sure I can put my finger on one thing that made it a great event but what I will say that it was as good as it was because of all the Park West staff there. Again, thanks for a great event!!

Karen & Lois (Louie) K.
Kissimmee, FL
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Hello EJ,

I just want to say thank you for a great time in Florida. You guys put on a fantastic show which we all enjoyed. I particularly want to thank you EJ for your help and great service. Keep it up!

Regards,

Finn & Mai W.
San Jose, CA
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The Latest Art World News from Park West

Attention Park West Gallery Newsletter fans,
ISSUE 16: DECEMBER 2009 is here!

Issue 16 features include:

• 2009 Holiday Sale Event



• Romero Britto Creates 44th Montreux Jazz Festival Poster



• Park West Gallery Launches Tim Yanke Microsite



• Park West Gallery Artist Interviews: Leslie Lew



• Art On the Berlin Wall – 20 Years Later



• Linda Le Kinff Named Official Artist of 2010 Kentucky Derby

READ ISSUE 16: DECEMBER 2009 >>
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Art Auctioneers Run Excellent Cruise Art Auctions

Park West Gallery can be found on cruise ships around the world. Our Cruise Art Auctions are run by excellent Art Auctioneers who enjoy bringing fine artwork into people’s lives. Be sure to check out the Park West Artwork onboard your next cruise, and tell us all about your experience when you get back.
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Just to let you know, we had a great time on the NCL Dawn at the Art Auctions. Erica is on classy lady who knows her stuff. We love the “mystery works.” We are very happy with our purchase and our raffle gift. Not to mention all the free artwork.

In February ’09 we were on the RCCL Radiance. Again, a great auctioneer. We not only made a purchase on this trip but opened your credit card as well.

We are looking forward to our next cruises in March ’10 and in May ’10. The only time we purchase artwork is on our cruise vacations.

Thank you for participating in the cruise industry happenings.

Don & Maryann G.
East Setauket, New York
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Park West Collectors Enjoy Latest Art Experience

Park West Galleries can be found onboard cruise ships around the world. The Art Auctioneers maintaining these galleries can enhance your cruise experience by giving you an in depth knowledge of the Park West artists and the Park West Gallery Fine Art Collection. Join in the fun at a Cruise Art Auction and let us know all about it when you get back from vacation.
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We were on the VIP cruise last week and had an absolute ball. We have grown up over the years with Park West having met our first Park West Auctioneer whose name just happened to be Morris Shapiro. When we look back at our art we have bought almost all of our major pieces from you even though we are frequent Princess Cruisers.

I can only say that the treatment from Jen and her group was fantastic from the night in New York until our exit of the bus at LaGuardia. The hospitality was overwhelming.

As for the artwork made available to us it was like putting children in a candy store. We have never seen such numbers of masters displayed with so many choices and needless to say made us buy more than we had anticipated. Travis was fantastic. His lecturing skill could make the most boring subjects into exciting moments.

Bottom line we enjoyed ourselves immensely including meeting Fanch Ledan and his wife, Victor and Linda and her husband. We were lucky enough to sit at dinner with the Ledans and the Kniffs and enjoyed talking with them regarding everything from art to our respective children.

Again we want to thank you for the invitation and especially thank, Jen, Travis, Tim, Justin, and Ann Marie for an exciting and enjoyable week of art and travel.

David and Judy A.
Boca Raton, FL
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Art Collectors Weekend with Park West

We are pleased to share the following Park West Gallery testimonial with you. If you have recently cruised with Park West at sea, we would love to hear from you. So whether you are inspired to write to us about the Park West Collection offered onboard, the fabulous Art Auctioneers you met, or anything else, we can’t wait to receive your reviews!
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Simon (Art Auctioneer),

We just wanted to drop you this quick note to say how thoroughly pleased we were with the VIP event at Boca Raton Resort and Beach Club. Everything was so well coordinated and you and all the other Park West staff were so helpful, we really appreciate all of the effort that each of you put into the event. We thank you for your help and advice in selection. Your knowledge of art work and price points is helpful. We were able to speak at length with Meghan at dinner and really enjoyed her; she will be a great asset to Park West.

Tiffany, EJ and Sam were also very helpful. Chris Lindsay is now our favorite auctioneer ever, (and we've had a few) so we hope to see him again. We appreciated the humor and educational information that each of you brought to the auctions. Great job to a great team!


The amount of time allotted for viewing/auction, free time, and evening events was perfect. And it goes without saying that the Boca Raton Resort was first class.

We have collected numerous pieces by Dali over the years, many from Park West and are always looking to expand that collection so we were of course disappointed in our unsuccessful bid and also at how few were available. The consolation is that our piece by Leslie Lew will have special significance since we met her and so enjoyed her. And then there is...............Marco,what can you say about Marco - he is so much fun! We so enjoyed meeting and spending time with him.

Thank you so much Simon for including us in this program, we hope to see you at another event in the future.

Fred S. and Carol R.
Milwaukee, WI
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Happy Birthday HENRI DE TOULOUSE-LAUTREC

HENRI DE TOULOUSE-LAUTREC
(November 24, 1864 – September 9, 1901)

• Nationality: French


• Field: Painting, printmaking


• Art Movement: Post-Impressionism


• ARTiFact: The artist's last words were reportedly: "Le vieux con!" ("The old fool!"); it was a goodbye to his father.


• Artist Quote: “I paint things as they are. I don't comment. I record.”


• Notable Artwork (shown below): Moulin Rouge - La Goulue, 1891.

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Customer Corner: Thanks Cruise Art Auctioneers!

Park West Galleries can be found onboard cruise ships around the world. The Art Auctioneers maintaining these galleries can enhance your cruise experience by giving you an in depth knowledge of the Park West artists and the Park West Gallery Fine Art Collection. Join in the fun at a Cruise Art Auction and let us know all about it when you get back from vacation.
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My husband and I attended our very first auctions on our most recent cruise and we had a blast- not only that but we bought two! I just wanted to comment on how knowledgeable, friendly and great the Park West staff was- Paul, Paul and Clare. Without them, I am sure we would not have had such a good time and come home with our new art!! They made the auctions fun and the process easy! I can't wait until my next auction.

Thanks again!

Nicole C.
Clifton Heights, PA
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Mbuso conducted the auctions and art lecture on board our ship. My husband and I had a wonderful time. He was knowledgeable, friendly and approachable. We would have spent more money, if we could have. We definitely hope to attend another art auction soon and hope that our experience is as good as our time with Mbuso. As a company you should be very proud to have him as your representative.

Margaret A.
Oak Hill, VA
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I just wanted to take a moment to compliment "American" Paul's help and information with regards to this art auction. Both my son and I bought several pieces of art from him. He was always available and very personable and always had the information when I needed it. You should be most thankful that you have him for an employee of your company. He is a great asset!

Thank you for everything.

Mary S.
Denton, MD
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Happy Park West Collectors for 35 Years…

We love to hear about all of the exception service Park West customers receive from the Art Auctioneers during their cruise art auctions!

Park West Galleries can be found on a variety of cruise ships, and they offer passengers a unique opportunity to view and collect artworks from a multitude of artists. Next time you find yourself cruising, check out the Park West Gallery Collection of artwork onboard.
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Hi Travis (Cruise Art Auctioneer),

We were delighted to be with you and the rest of the Park West staff from Sept. 30 to Oct. 10th. We had a great time...bought too much art...love each piece...as we only buy the pieces that speak to our hearts and move our souls, but where will we hang it all? Don't worry...where there is a will, and room to hang up one more tier..there is a way! Once home I was immersed in the Charity Tennis Tournament I run the Silent Auction for, thus my delay in writing to thank you for making the trip so very special!

We are eagerly awaiting the arrival of yet 12 more pieces to add to our collection that we started with Park West Gallery 35 years ago in Memphis, Tennessee when Albert Scaglione was the auctioneer, outstanding educator, check out person and even helped load our car! In all that time I don't think we've had a better educational session as thorough, concise and enjoyable as you presented in your "History of Printmaking.” We also enjoyed your presentation by the delightful lady...I forget her name ...on 30,000 years of art in 30 min which we later learned was your work.

When we were onboard, you said you would be happy to send me your outline or "cheat sheet" of both presentations, or even better if you have the presentations on a disc...I would love to have them to help our son and new daughter in law get to know our art and have an appreciation and love of art as we do.

They are newly married, as were we when Albert took us into the world of collecting and lit the spark and passion we have enjoyed all these years. Patrick of course grew up with art everywhere, even had Chagall wallpaper and a Picasso print in his nursery...but has always taken it for granted. Perhaps now that he will soon be starting to consider their needs for a home and the potential for art on the walls, I would like to give him the opportunity to be more knowledgeable about the finer aspects of collecting. I can not think of a finer instructor/mentor than you!

I do hope you will be able to help us with this request...just think of the young fertile minds you will be leading into what we hope will become a life long passion for art! Again, we so enjoyed meeting you and the others...what a great team you make. Everything appeared seamless and as though you were hardly working, but rather having fun along with the rest of us! We know how much effort y'all put in and appreciate every ounce of it!

Take care and love that little baby and his Mama to pieces!

Fondly,

Nancy K.
Pine Ridge , FL
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Customer Corner: Thanks Park West!

We receive positive comments from Park West Collectors on a regular basis. The topics covered range from feedback on the Park West Gallery Art Collection, to experiences with Art Auctioneers during Cruise Art Auctions, to stories about meeting Park West Gallery Artists – and just about anything else Park West related! If you’ve had an experience with Park West at sea, we’d love to hear about it....
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THANK YOU TO YOU AND YOUR "crew" for a wonderful weekend. Everyone was friendly, helpful and professional. You all dressed great. It was a pleasure to be with you. Tell Albert he has a wonderful staff and we appreciate all of you. We believe that the artwork we have purchased is a "good buy", considering may of the pieces have your wonderful framing included. Tell everyone "thank you."

We were amazed at the manuscripts and can hardly wait to receive ours.

Thank you & Blessings,

Don & Gerrie W.

Van Nuys , CA
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What a great event you put on for us! And thanks also to the ladies, of course -- and Dustin (what a hustler, he is).

Rob, it was a treat meeting you. You do a great job running the auctions, but you also work so well with your staff and the guest artists. And you are a magnificent host to all the guests.

Roberta and I look forward to seeing you all again. We wish you success in St. Louis this week.

Cheers,

Tim G.

Commerce City , CO
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Stellar Art Auctioneer Impresses Collector

We strive to make all of your experiences with Park West at sea enriching and enjoyable. In addition to experiencing the Park West Gallery Art Collection and the Park West artists, it is our hope that you will also meet wonderful new friends along the way. Please keep sharing your latest Park West stories with us.
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I am writing this to commend Assistant Art Auctioneer Mario. I have been on 17 cruises and purchased art on almost all of them. My dad and I were so impressed with him that I purchased another piece of art.

I watched him "work the room." He remembered potential buyers by name and also remembered which pieces they showed interest in. After a brief conversation, he approached me with exactly the piece I had in mind. His professionalism and recall was uncanny.

Mario demonstrates all the qualities of a good employee and a great auctioneer. He is a caring professional who puts people at ease. As you know, many individuals have never purchased art and are very leery. He handles them in such a way that they were not reluctant to make purchases.

To reiterate, congratulations to Park West for having such a stellar employee.

Sincerely,

Vince M.
Pittsburgh, PA
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Collectors Look Forward to Receiving Artwork

Park West Gallery prides itself on providing its collectors with memorable, informative events. Whether you’ve joined us for our Cruise Art Auctions or a land-based event, let us know what you thought. Park West Gallery receives customer reviews regarding many aspects of our events such as the Art Auctioneers, the Park West artists, and the Park West Gallery Art Collection – and we enjoy reading them all.
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Dear Simon:

Leo & I would like to extend our thanks again to you and Park West Galley for a wonderful weekend in Newport, RI. We had a wonderful time. The hotel was amazing, the food was fantastic and the artwork incredible!

Please extend our thanks to the entire team who all made us feel welcome. Meeting two exciting artists was quite the experience. Two true genuine and down to earth guys (who can really create awesome pieces!)

We look forward to displaying our latest acquisitions!

Sincerely,

Leo & Julie V.
Uxbridge, MA
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Park West Staff Goes Above and Beyond

We are pleased to share the following Park West Gallery testimonial with you. If you have recently cruised with Park West at sea, we would love to hear from you. So whether you are inspired to write to us about the Park West Collection offered onboard, the fabulous Art Auctioneers you met, or anything else, we can’t wait to receive your reviews!
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Please forward my heartfelt thanks and great appreciation to the proper department concerning your associates in sales and auctions. I was able to meet and participate on the recent New York/New England (Sept 30-Oct 10) cruise group; but due to prior commitments could not go for 10 days.

I wanted to really commend the friendly and caring staff who made my daughter and I welcome. Tim, Sebelle, and Oscar seemed to be everywhere: smiling, engaging, answering questions, and keeping our group informed.


For the number of participants, everything went so smoothly. We enjoyed our time with the pre-cruise group and were thrilled to meet Peter Max. We are planning another visit to New York soon; as our appetites have been awakened!

Again many thanks. I promised the group that I would go on the next outing. Seeing the great preparations have made me a true fan and believer!

Thank you so much,

Debrah W.
College Park, MD
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Collectors Write to Artist Tim Yanke

Here at Park West Gallery we strive to give our collectors unique, hands-on art experiences. This includes bringing collectors together with Park West artists. A favorite of many Park West collectors is artist Tim Yanke, and often times once they meet him, they understand and appreciate his artwork even more.
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We have received all of our pieces of yours with the exception of “Ship Sails at 10:00 p.m.” which we asked to have shadow boxed, so maybe that takes longer. We are thrilled with the other five Yanke’s we’ve received. We so thoroughly enjoyed meeting you and “getting” your work!

Please keep in touch!

Karen and Jeff W.
Gilbert, AZ
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It was a pleasure meeting you and seeing you create your art. Thank you for signing and decorating the wine bottle for us. Attached are some of the photos that we took during your creation of the canvases and of us holding the bottle with your creation. There are also some of the photos from the dueling piano performance on Saturday night.

Thanks again,

Mary Ann & Ted R.
Avon Park, FL
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The Latest Art World News from Park West

Attention Park West Gallery Newsletter fans,
ISSUE 15: NOVEMBER 2009 is here!

Issue 15 features include:

• Park West Gallery CEO Talks Da Vinci with WJR


• Decoding the Durer in Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol


• Simon Bull Salutes “The Champ”


• Lucas & Spielberg Rockwell Collections to Go On View


• Agam Interview: Eating from the Tree of Knowledge


• An Interview with the Artistic Director of the Museo Picasso

READ ISSUE 15: NOVEMBER 2009
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Auctioneers Make Art Auctions Fun

We strive to make all of your experiences with Park West at sea enriching and enjoyable. In addition to experiencing the Park West Gallery Art Collection and the Park West artists, it is our hope that you will also meet wonderful new friends along the way. Please keep sharing your latest Park West stories with us.
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Dear Chris Lindsay, Art Auctioneer:

I had a good time at the art auction last weekend, here in California. I wanted to let you and your staff know that we were well taken care of, you were very fun and funny and it made bidding of course very easy.(I think Park West figured that out long ago)


The hotel was nice and my interactions with Sam, EJ, Ashley, the brothers and Simon, they were all very professional. Even the Mac and Cheese was fine.

I loved talking to the artists; I could have listened to Anatole for hours. I am looking forward to my next auction, I still have wall space.

Oh and thanks for the door prize.

Sincerely,

Mary W. & Cindy F.
Long Beach, CA
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Park West Gallery Creates Memorable Experiences

Park West Galleries can be found onboard cruise ships around the world. The Art Auctioneers maintaining these galleries can enhance your cruise experience by giving you an in depth knowledge of the Park West artists and the Park West Gallery Fine Art Collection. Join in the fun at a Cruise Art Auction and let us know all about it when you get back from vacation.
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Dear Tom (Cruise Art Auctioneer):

We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the opportunity to experience a luxury cruise with you, Anne, Jen and Tim. The gathering for cocktails and dinner the first night was marvelous. Before we stepped on the ship we had met new friends with whom we could enjoy Park West’s generosity.

Your itinerary of cocktails, dinner and auctions was well planned and balanced. The selection of art was extensive and we appreciate the education we received about specific works including the masters.

While disappointed to not have the opportunity to meet Anatole Krasnyansky, the Park West staff and Tim Yanke exceeded our expectations with their knowledge and friendly hospitality.

The NCL Pearl provided pleasant accommodations and their staff was professional. We enjoyed every minute of the cruise.

We want to give a special thank you to Anne for acknowledging our 30th wedding anniversary. Our celebration was enhanced by the attention the Park West staff exhibited to us and to all who were a part of the VIP group.

Words cannot express our appreciation to Park West, Anne, Jen, Tim and you Tom for providing us with such a memorable experience. We continue to add to our art collection, including the masters, and we look forward to seeing all of you again in the future.

Sincerely,

Ken and Pam W.
Arvada, CO
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We Loved Every Minute with Park West at Sea...

We strive to make all of your experiences with Park West at sea enriching and enjoyable. In addition to experiencing the Park West Gallery Art Collection and the Park West artists, it is our hope that you will also meet wonderful new friends along the way. Please keep sharing your latest Park West stories with us.
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Dear Park West Gallery Friends:

Just a note to say we had a great time at the Alaska VIP event. It was a great adventure. We enjoyed every minute of it - as well as - meeting your knowledgeable staff. They all represented your company well.


We purchased some great art...and loved the unique socializing with other VIP's. The art selections were delightful, the staff was professional, and very friendly, personable, and helpful.... seeming to truly look out for our needs and art desires. We love our choices.... and of course Tim Yanke was a super star treat!

Keep us in mind for other art adventures....

Until next time...your friends in art...

Jimmy and Jackie W.
Theodore, Alabama
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Park West Fine Art Events are Informative…

Park West Gallery prides itself on providing its collectors with memorable, informative events. Whether you’ve joined us for our Cruise Art Auctions or a land-based event, let us know what you thought. Park West Gallery receives customer reviews regarding many aspects of our events such as the Art Auctioneers, the Park West artists, and the Park West Gallery Art Collection – and we enjoy reading them all.
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Dear Park West Gallery:

It was nice to meet the Park West team in Phoenix. My wife and I and our good friends, Mel and Leslie, had a fine time, and we look forward to receiving the art works we purchased.


Please place well-deserved gold stars on the chart for Simon, who initially contacted us with the invitation to attend, as well as to EJ, Chris Lindsay, Oscar and the rest of the truly professional team who made the VIP event enjoyable and informative.

Sincerely,

Donn P.
Las Vegas, NV
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Art Auctioneer Enjoys Working with Park West

The Art Auctioneers maintaining the Park West Galleries on cruise ships around the world lead extraordinary lives. While they do work hard running Park West’s Cruise Art Auctions, they also get to explore all of the exotic locations they find themselves in – all while meeting some fantastic people along the way.

We hope you enjoy getting a glimpse into their activities as much as we do. We also love hearing about your experiences with Park West at sea, so please feel free to share them with us.
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"Without question one of the best career decisions I ever made was to work with Park West as an Art Auctioneer. I am an American and I was raised in Mission Viejo, California. When I was young I never got to travel further than Arizona. Everyone dreams of having that great jet-setting job traveling the world earning tons of money. When I finally decided to become an Art Auctioneer on a cruise ship I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I was scared because I knew very little about art; actually all I knew for sure was that this job was like nothing else I had ever encountered.

The training shore side was intense, and the first four months on the job was a blur. As an Associate Art Auctioneer it was all about hard work and dedication, and you are constantly learning new things. Everything you do is preparation for the final phase: to become a Principal Art Auctioneer on your own cruise ship.

Needless to say at some point pretty early on in the job I found myself typing away on Facebook on a Tuesday during a day off in port. One of my old friends was chatting with me while on a break in their cubicle at their 9-5 job. They asked me where I was, what I was doing, and what this new job was that I had gotten myself into. I told them that I was on Cozumel Island in Mexico at a beach resort. I was lounging by a pool drinking cheap Coronas at No Name Bar (trust me, you will love it when you get there) after spending the morning SCUBA diving on some of the world’s best reefs. My new girlfriend from Sweden was sitting next to me and she was chatting with other shipboard friends from England and South Africa and Romania and Thailand. I was an art auctioneer / art dealer representing the world’s largest art dealer and I live and work on cruise ships all over the world.

My friend of course quickly replied “lol – what are you really doing.” I think it was at that point that it hit me. I had found that dream job.

Working with Park West takes a lot of determination, hard work, creativity, people skills and a can do attitude. There are plenty of easy and fun days when the ship is in port and plenty of long hard days when the ship is at sea. The work is hard but the rewards are huge. This is not a 9-5 office job – you wake up in a new country every morning. You live for free on a luxury cruise line and have friends from all over the world. You have the opportunity and privilege to work with world class original artwork from some of the world’s greatest living artists and even some of art history’s greatest masters. The first time you ever pick up a 300+ year old Rembrandt your heart races; then it races even more when it sells to an excited client. You work with fun and happy guests who are on vacation and you can educate them and enrich their lives. You are part of a very strong team made up of top of their game outgoing go-getters who are wonderful to work with and call your friends.

Working with Park West is the best move I have ever made in my life, and I cannot wait to see what the next 5 years have in store for me, because somehow it just keeps getting better."

Art Auctioneer Jason
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Exhibit Features Matisse and Rodin

Henri Matisse is an artist of classical greatness and one of the strongest influences on the art of the 20th century. The Park West Gallery Collection is one of the world's finest, showcasing fine art by masters including Henri Matisse. Browse the Park West Gallery - Matisse Collection >>
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PARIS -- The Rodin Museum is staging a face-to-face encounter between two outstanding creative artists who were only a generation apart, Henri Matisse and Auguste Rodin. Rodin was the dominant figure in the sculpture of the period while Matisse, Rodin's contemporary for the first seventeen years of the 20th century, introduced revolutionary changes in its painting. The story of the encounters and relations between these two major artists is one that has remained unexplored until now.

When the two artists met for the first time, in 1899, Matisse was thirty years old and Rodin sixty. Matisse & Rodin will put forward some fresh thinking on what Matisse, the master of Fauvism, made of Rodin, on what his works can tell us about the affinities, correspondences or differences between the two artists.

On show to the public will be a wide-ranging selection of Matisse's sculpture, an aspect of his work to which no specific exhibition has been devoted since 1975. By selecting certain specific works and using a thematic approach, Matisse & Rodin sets out to show both points of convergence and divergence in the sculptural and graphic work of the two masters. It aims to explore Matisse's sculpture and drawings and, from the perspective of Matisse's art, to see Rodin in a new light.

Matisse & Rodin is now on view through February 28, 2010.

For more information, please visit www.musee-rodin.fr/expomatissee.html
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Collectors Spend Time with Artist Tim Yanke

Park West artist Tim Yanke enjoys spending time with his collectors – and they enjoy spending time with him too! We wanted to share a small portion of the wonderful thank you letters Tim receives from happy collectors. Next time you are cruising, be sure to check out the Park West Galleries onboard and visit the Cruise Art Auctions. You never know when an artist might show up!


We received the painting this week and wanted to send along our thanks. We are really pleased with the piece - the colors are great and you certainly personalized it for us! Thanks for the dedication on the back - it makes it even more special. The entire piece is a great reminder of the wonderful time we had in Santa Fe.

We look forward to seeing you again sometime in the future.

Merle & Donna
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Thanks for helping make our VIP cruise experience so enjoyable. We would love to have your family over for dinner the next time you are in South Florida.

Let's stay in touch.

Alan & Noa
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Ron, Ronnie and I want to say thank you for his Butterfly picture along with the saying on the back. That was so sweet of you. Ronnie really loved it and it will go over his bed in his new apartment. I would love to know what the saying is on the picture.

Thanks again.

Dori
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