Kudos to the Park West Gallery Auction Team

"Practice III" by Hua Chen
Park West Gallery Collection

Dear Park West Gallery,

"We just wanted to thank you for a wonderful cruise. We had a great time and enjoyed meeting you, the artists, the rest of the Park West Gallery staff and the VIP couples.

It was both a fun and informative week and I hope that we can do it again soon.

We look forward to receiving our artwork and enjoying it in our home. Thanks again."

LORI & DAVID H.

Ridgefield, Connecticut

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"I am so pleased and so thankful for everything! The minute we met [the auctioneer] and his team, we were immediately put at ease and welcomed! I can't give enough praise or kudos to [him]. His passion, excitement, and presentation are top notch. He also takes the time to educate... again, I can't thank him enough!

We also just received our Tim Yanke pieces (Lone Star and Yankee Doodle) and WOW were we blown away once again! I can't believe I have the opportunity to have them in my house on my walls...amazing.

Park West Gallery, Thank You! Your staff, service and delivery of product are top notch! Thank you to all!!"

ROB S.

Annandale, New Jersey

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"I returned with my wife Rachael on Sunday from a Norwegian Cruise Line trip round the Canaries on the Norwegian Jade. I just wanted to write to say how well I thought the team performed on the cruise.

[The auctioneer] particularly with his art talks was very interesting with stories behind the artists and his style of presentation added value to the cruise. Similarly with the art auctions again, [he] instilled interest in the works of art available. 

To conclude, [the auctioneer] is a great advocate for Park West Gallery, and I wish him and your Park West team every success."

IAN L.

An Extraordinary Park West Gallery Event

"La Bella" by Csaba Markus
Park West Gallery Collection

Dear Park West Gallery,

"Thank you again for the invitation to attend this last weekend's Park West Gallery Event in Marina del Rey. What an extraordinary event! 

It was an absolute pleasure to be involved and to enjoy the time together with the other invitees, artists, and the Park West Gallery Staff! 

Please convey my gratitude and appreciation!"

MICHAEL G.

Glendale, California

One of the Best Cruises

"Wish You Were Here" by Alex Pauker
Park West Gallery Collection

Dear Mr. Scaglione,

"I really don't like letter writing, but I do when I feel like it warrants a letter. This episode started about seven years ago when I went on my first cruise. I went out of New York on the Celebrity line. While on that ship I met one of the Park West Gallery employees. Now I was never an art enthusiast, but my wife wanted to go to the auction, so we did. The Auctioneer made art seem very interesting. I ended up going to the rest of the auction and even let my wife purchase some art. My favorite pieces, being by Emile Bellet. Since that time I have been on other cruises. I started going with NCL.

This cruise, we left New York on September 25, 2011. It was also aboard the Norwegian Gem. I wasn't going to go on anymore NCL cruises, but my son wanted to get engaged on the cruise. So we booked and went. It was one of the best cruises I have been on, and in no small way, your art director is largely responsible.

I figured I would sit in, on the first lecture. WOW this man is powerful. I know he has to be knowledgeable or he wouldn't be in that position. [He] was an exceptional speaker as well. Since I retired from the police department in 1990 ... I have since been made Master Instructor and my job is to teach new instructors how to teach. I also go around and critique classes. I'm telling you this so you understand that I'm not easily impressed by public speakers. Most I find very boring. However I wish I could get my entire instructor staff to learn what seem to come natural to [this auctioneer]. There have been volumes of books written on the art of communicating. I think you could read them all and still not communicate as well as [he did]. He not only put out so much information at his lectures but made them interesting. You do your self proud by having a man like your Art Director on your staff."

HENRY B.

Lindenhurst, New York

Just a Short Note of Thanks

"Normandie Sunset" by Marko Mavrovich
Park West Gallery Collection

Dear Park West Gallery,

"Just a short note to say 'thank you' for the invitation to cruise with Park West Gallery to Bermuda — Ray and I had a great time. We really enjoyed meeting Marko, Tim and Leslie. 

You have a wonderful staff that helped make our art collecting an enjoyable experience. It was fun meeting and being with people who have the same passion for collecting art.

Hope to see you again."

RAY & LAURA C.

Fall River, Massachusetts

Park West Gallery Treatment is First-Class

"Image in the Field" by Alfred Gockel
Park West Gallery

Dear Park West Gallery,

"We just received our photos with Csaba Markus and Alex Gockel. What a nice remembrance... and we look pretty good, too!

Thanks for inviting us. It was both enjoyable and educational. Interacting with the artists added a dimension we never expected. We look forward to cruising with you again.

Warm regards to the entire Park West Gallery team,"

FAITH & PAUL F.
Nashville, Tennessee

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"On behalf of my daughter Sophia and I, we would like to thank you, Park West Gallery and all the people involved in making this cruise a memorable one for years to come. We all felt that we were given nothing less than first-class treatment by you and the staff on board.

My daughter and I have been exclusive collectors from Park West Gallery for over 10 years now and intend to be for a long time to come. We admired the expert information and opinions that were given to all of us.

Thank you very much and we hope to see you all again in the near future."

BENNY Q.

Pine Bush, New York

We Really Enjoyed the Park West Gallery Art Collector Cruise

"La Desire" by Csaba Markus
Park West Gallery Collection

Dear Park West Gallery,

"We just received our last piece of Csaba Markus art, wow. We always enjoy your auction events but we really enjoyed our last collector cruise on NCL in April. All the staff is so easy and fun to work with, they make you want to come back again and again. Thank you to everyone for being so nice and kind. Meeting and taking pictures with Marko, Nano and Marcus was an honor. We love all our art but for the first time we purchased a beautiful sculpture by Nano that is extraordinary. We can't say enough about how wonderful Park West Gallery is to all art lovers, new and old collectors. We look forward to being invited to your next collector cruise."

MONIQUE & JIMMY L.

New Braunfels, Texas

Sharing Art Knowledge, Expertise and Insight

"Heaven Sent" by Noah | Park West Gallery Collection

Dear Park West Gallery,

We would like to express our sincere gratitude for including us at the collectors event at Ritz Carlton Bachelor Gulch. It was indeed a pleasure to meet [Mr. Shapiro] and have the opportunity to share in [his] knowledge, expertise and insights of the art community. The beauty and majesty of the location and the friendliness of the group combined to offer a memorable weekend. It is always special to meet the artists and realize the inspiration and vision behind their works. Your staff took the time and effort to make us feel welcome and their efficiency and gracious service did not go unnoticed. Once again, Thank You. We are looking forward to receiving our artworks."

JOE & KATHY S.
Jamestown, Colorado
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"Sorry this is so late in coming. I think of dropping a line but everything I think of seems lame. I am so insignificant when it comes to art. I wish I had brought a notebook to your talks on some of the older artists so I could have taken notes. The paintings were so soothing; you could have just one and be happy. I need to take an art appreciation class from you... Anyway thanks for all of your hospitality and talks. We enjoyed both."

DAVID & SANDRA S.

Thank You for Sharing the Beauty of Art

"Rosa Maria II #4" by Linda Le Kinff
Park West Gallery Collection

Dear Park West Gallery, 

"A big note of thanks to your team for being willing to share your knowledge of the beauty of art. I enjoyed immensely learning about all the new and most recent artworks, seeing how an auction is run and most all, meeting you all. The best of luck to you all in your endeavors to educate people (like me) in knowing the wonderful World of Art."

ELIZABETH S.
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"Karen and I had a wonderful time at the Park West Gallery land event in Philadelphia and we wanted to thank you for introducing us to such a fabulous time. We thoroughly enjoyed meeting the artists Dominic Pangborn, Alex Gockel, Linda Le Kinff, and as a special bonus, Peter Max! We bought three great paintings and can't wait to see them on our walls. The auctioneer, and genial host, helped us to enjoy every minute of the event. He and his associates are to be commended for all the hard work they did to make this a very successful meeting. We look forward to another event in the future!"

PAUL & KAREN S.

Staten Island, New York

Great Times at Park West Gallery Cruise Art Auctions

"Vase of Flowers" by ©Peter Max
Park West Gallery Collection

Dear Park West Gallery,

"I just wanted to write and tell you what a great time we had on our cruise. The art dealer and his staff were the best we have dealt with. He was very well informed about all aspects of art and artists. His way of dealing with clients was exceptional. We purchased 4 paintings and are very pleased with them. Peter Max is one of our favorites and now we have 4 of them. Thank you for the wonderful service.

LARRY & LINDA K.

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
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"Thanks for the great cruise, the hundreds of pieces of great art, and the opportunity to meet two of the best and most approachable artists in the industry. We were truly delighted with the information and knowledge of art you provided. Please also thank your staff for the superior jobs they did. And, of course, thank both Dominic and Marco for the beautiful works they provided, and for giving us a chance to meet with them on a personal level. Everyone made the trip a memorable experience for us. We're looking forward to receiving the art we chose."

TOM & DORIS T.
Milford, Ohio

Artists Surprise Park West Gallery Collectors

"My Golden Palace" by David Najar
Park West Gallery Collection

Dear Park West Gallery,

"We're just recovering from a fantastic weekend at the Balboa Bay Club in Newport Beach.

It was the usual outstanding Park West Gallery event, but this was made even more memorable with the presence of Anatole Krasnyansky, Itzchak Tarkay, David Najar, and a surprise visit by Scott Jacobs. There was also a phone conversation with Tim Yanke during one of the auctions.

To say it was a thrill to meet and talk to these world renowned artists is an understatement.

We can't wait to display the piece by Krasnyansky and two more of Tim Yanke's works to go along with his beautiful Kokopelli. I wrote to Tim and told him the family room is going to be called the 'Tim Yanke' room.

[The auctioneer] and the rest of the staff made us feel as special as the beautiful Newport surroundings.

Thank you."

FRED B. & PATRICIA F.

Irvine, California
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"I really didn't know who to write to but I just wanted to thank Park West Gallery for the fabulous weekend my husband and I had in Huntington Beach, CA.

This was the first event we have been able to attend and we were only able to stay Saturday and Sunday but we had a wonderful time.

Meeting Itzchak Tarkay, David Najar and you especially surprised us with Scott Jacobs - who is such a great guy - it was such a pleasure. Scott even got on the dance floor with us on Saturday night.

Thanks again."

GLYNN & TERESE W.

Northridge, California

Really Positive Experiences with Park West Gallery

"Yellow II" by Linda Le Kinff
Park West Gallery Collection

Dear Park West Gallery,

"Thank you so much for keeping me informed! You have been so helpful and are an asset to your company!

Feel free to share this with your supervisor or 'next up the ladder!' I own a business too and really appreciate when people show they care about my customers as much as I do."

SUSAN E.

Wellesley, Massachusetts

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"We just wanted to drop you a note saying Thank You to Park West Gallery for an absolutely fantastic time.

The artwork shown was phenomenal and we only wish we could have spent more. The parties, the tours and of course meeting artists like Tarkay, Fanch, and Peter Nixon made it even more special.

Although we cruise often all over the world, Park West Gallery and the new friends we meet make these trips special and we look forward to others in the future."

DAVID & JUDY A.
Highland Beach, Florida

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"OMG - You guys have the BEST staff ever! I must have talked [the auctioneer's] ear off for the three days leading up to the auction. He was attentive, interested and very nice. And what can't I say about [the assistants]?? They were so sweet and nice!! Talked to them a lot too.

I am very excited about getting my artwork in two months. But I could not wait to tell you guys that you have the best group of staff. They knew our names right away, noticed I hung around a certain piece and just made the viewing/buying a really positive experience, without being pushy or demanding like regular 'sales' people.

I am definitely going to recommend you guys to people and hope [your staff is] rewarded, because they earned the recognition!!!"

SONIA F.

Los Angeles, California