The Park West Gallery Team is Top-Notch

"Walking in Reeds" by Peter Max
©Peter Max, 2011
Park West Gallery Collection

Dear Park West Gallery,

"Just wanted to praise the art gallery team on Carnival Pride.

I was absolutely impressed with [the associate's] knowledge and passion of art. He was instrumental in selling me a Peter Max.

I absolutely love my artwork and am so happy with each piece. [Our auctioneer] and was so personable and entertaining. You have a top-notch team on the Pride and I just wanted to sing their praises.

Once again, truly a surprising bonus to my vacation was visiting your gallery and I hope to do it again in the near future."

LISA M.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Park West Gallery Took Our Art Collection to the Next Level

"Elizabeth" by Nano Lopez
Park West Gallery Collection

Dear Park West Gallery,

"Connie and I just wanted to say 'Thank You' to you and all the Park West Gallery VIP staff for a wonderful experience. 

Everything from our hotel room at Gaylord Palms to Opa's to the Cruise was awesome. We really enjoyed all the VIP events on board ship. 

Getting to meet the artists was something that we will not forget, and all of them were just so nice. 

The artwork presented during the cruise was beyond anything we had imaged seeing on board a ship. We went with the intentions of picking up another work from Jacobs or Agam but because of what was presented our 'home gallery,' as we like to call it, was taken to the next level. 

Again, thank you and we would love to be included in another VIP cruise in the future."

JIM & CONNIE M.

Ormond Beach, Florida

Thank You for Bringing Wonderful Art Into Our Home

"Champagne" by Steve Bloom | Park West Gallery Collection

Dear Park West Gallery,

"We had a wonderful time meeting [the auctioneer] and his staff. Unfortunately, or should I say fortunately, he showed us a deal that we just couldn't pass up. We set out on our trips with a budget for art at the auctions. Between [this auctioneer] and [the] land auction in Branson, MO, we tend to spend more than we planned. This is not necessarily a bad thing, I just wish they showed the big deals earlier so we could save some money and space in our home. We now have over 100 pieces of art between paintings, sculptures, sports memorabilia and other modes of art. Thank you for allowing them to show my wife and I such wonderful pieces and allowing us to meet some of the great minds and talents the art world has to offer."

DAVID N.

Wichita, Kansas

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"My husband and I wanted to thank you again for the wonderful trip to Bermuda in October. And meeting Peter Max at his studio was fantastic"

BARBARA F.
Mequon, Wisconsin
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"Thanks for the wonderful 'peek' at the engraving talents of Linda Le Kniff. I especially enjoyed seeing part of her gallery and a brief look at the Siamese cat wandering around, as many of her works contain 'Le Chat.' I enjoy your timely newsletter to us, and have always had a marvelous time at cruise auctions whether as a VIP guest or just meandering oceans..."

JANE C.
San Antonio, Texas

Igniting Interest in Art

"Verde Fiesta I" by David Schluss
Park West Gallery Collection

Dear Park West Gallery,

"I'm a beginning art collector and I met [your auctioneer] on the first day of the cruise. While I was perusing what I thought was the ship's art collection, he introduced himself and I found him to be personable, congenial and polite. 

As we began to talk, he inquired into the level of my art collection/artist and what I like and why. Based on that information, he showed me pieces that I might like. Through his passion and knowledge, he ignited my interest in art. Subsequently, he invited me to attend his mini seminar which I found enjoyable and informative which enticed me to attend the onboard auction. 

I walked around and viewed the pieces and found several pieces to fall in love with. Unfortunately, they were beyond my means. Feeling my disappointment, [the auctioneer] sat down with me and helped me to learn that we should learn to enjoy the larger pieces and collect the smaller ones. 

Through him, I have become reconnected to the wonderful world of art. I feel a special connection to a special person. Thank you for scheduling him in my path and I would hope to see him again."

FANYA J.

Minneola, Florida

A Really Special Park West Gallery Experience

"Eunoe" by Csaba Markus
Park West Gallery Collection

Dear Park West Gallery,

"Once again, thank you so much for your letter thanking me and Tom for joining you for a memorable VIP event.

The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe presented a really special backdrop for the presentations. Scott Jacobs and his wife could not have been more hospitable in opening up their gorgeous ranch to virtual strangers; and Park West Gallery's catering arrangements just added to the overall experience.

Although I had the privilege of meeting Csaba Markus last year at the Norwegian Epic VIP cruise, seeing him in his natural studio habitat - and having him cook his 'famous' goulash for us was a real experience; and I am looking forward to receiving the original as well as the edition piece I won at the auction while at Csaba's studio.

As I stated in a letter to you following the Baltic event, I really do enjoy the overall experience of being surrounded by the artwork and artists - and learning - a continuing educational experience - about the works as well as the artists. The presentations mean a lot to me even if I don't bid on a particular work or artist.

This was our sixth VIP trip (three on land, and three cruises); and it is still difficult to find room for improvement since the hard work of your staff continues to pay off with the arrangements for the accommodations, auctions, parties, dinners, etc. down to a science.

Again, thank you for all of your considerations, and I, too, look forward to seeing you at future events."

SUSAN C.

Hudson, Florida

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

Exemplary Service from Park West Gallery

Dear Mr. Scaglione,

I am writing you with regard to my recent cruise to Alaska on the Norwegian Pearl, which departed Seattle on August 21st. My wife and I have purchased art from Park West Gallery on a couple of previous cruises, so we intended to participate in the auctions on this cruise. You should also know that in our almost 40 years of marriage, my wife and I have always shared our positive feedback with management when we have received exemplary service from employees, believing as we do that positive feedback often goes unreported.

Your cruise Art Director and her assistants and his wife provided us with our best experience on any cruise previously. Not only did they represent Park West Gallery with complete professionalism and enthusiasm, but also made us feel as if we were special and appreciated clients. They were friendly, knowledgeable, informative, supportive and helpful. The art auctions and information sessions were the highlight of our cruise! [The assistant] did a wonderful job when he led one of the auction sessions and we believe he will make an excellent Art Director when he goes out on his own. [The Art Director]’s presentations were not just informative, but her love and appreciation for artists, art history and the topics she covered shone through and captivated us (I am sure other guests shared that feeling as well).

I am proud to say that I now own a Peter Max, an original Rembrandt etching (albeit it is a recent one), a one of a kind Tarkay (limited edition, hand signed, watercolor embellished) and several new Medvedev’s. Thanks to [the Art Director], I now understand what those terms mean and their implication for our own collecting. We are going to have to rethink almost all of the walls of our house, but what a fun thing it will be to do. We can’t wait to share our art with our friends and family!

Thank you for your time and your choices of personnel to represent your Galleries. We look forward to our next cruise and opportunity to add to our collection.

GEOFF & KATIE S.
Sparks, Nevada

Looking Forward to Future Park West Gallery Art Auction Cruises

"Rainy Day Blues #26" by Itzchak Tarkay
Park West Gallery Collection

Dear Park West Gallery,

"Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our buying experience on-board the NCL Star.

The art team was wonderful. They were very professional and experienced in the art field and answered our many questions about collecting art.

The auctions were fun and informative. The team worked well together and with us, as clients.

You have a very talented group in this particular team and we send our highest recommendation to you regarding their performance.

We look forward to future cruises and the Park West Gallery experience on-board."

DALE & SUE P.

Clearwater, Florida

Thanks Once Again

"Planetary Vision" by Peter Max
Park West Gallery Collection
©Peter Max, 2011

Dear Park West Gallery,

"Thank you and all of your colleagues for a wonderful cruise. We enjoyed the entire experience and are looking forward to the arrival of our Zen Max. We saw Peter is now involved in the design of a cruise liner departing in 2015. We look forward to seeing you and the Park West Gallery crew then and the years in between. Thanks once again to all of you."

 

STEVE & LAURA H.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

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"I just wanted to let you know what a wonderful job [your art auction team] did on our cruise. They really made it a lot of fun and even though we only made a small purchase we learned so much. [Your associate] was especially helpful in teaching us more about the Agam that will some day be our first big purchase. They were 'Great.'"

JEFF K.

Houston, Texas
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"Just a quick email to let you know that we have received all of our paintings and certificates of authenticity and everything was received in excellent condition. All paintings are now hung and I would like to thank you and your company for your prompt delivery and condition these were received in."

JANE H.
Walkley Heights, Australia

Thank You for Another Wonderful Park West Gallery Art Auction Cruise

"Lone Star XVIII" by Tim Yanke
Park West Gallery Collection

Dear Park West Gallery,

"I just wanted to take a few moments to thank you for inviting us on another wonderful VIP cruise. The whole event, from starting at the W Hotel in Times Square through our docking back in NY City, was just wonderful.

Being able to start the week with a Broadway show, visit the Peter Max studio, then meet Marko, Tim and Leslie while on board were great highlights to a great week. It is so interesting to meet the artists, discuss their lives, their styles; their approach to their craft truly opens the collector to a different plateau. I don't think I would ever understand the abstractions of Tim Yanke, the style of Leslie Lew or the ever changing point of view of Marko without spending time with the artists, and with the presentations by [your team].

As we upscale our collection, we look forward to joining you on future VIP events. We cannot wait for our new acquisitions to start arriving from Park West Gallery. Again, our sincere thanks for this marvelous opportunity."

JOE & CONSTANCE G.

Stratford, Connecticut