Historic Treasures Under $10k

In many ways, these works by some of history’s most esteemed artists are priceless. But in this selection, each piece is priced under $10,000, so you can add a treasure to your collection without breaking the bank.

Glenna Goodacre (1939-2020) - Eloise, Ed. of 35, bronze, 13 ⅝ x 6 ¾ x 4 in. $4,200

Glenna Goodacre was one of the most noteworthy American sculptors of the past century. She is known not only for her major national commissions, including the Irish Memorial in Philadelphia and the Vietnam Women’s Memorial in Washington, D.C., but also for the craftsmanship and care she instilled in her myriad other works.



Nicolai Fechin (1881-1955) - Mexican Girl, lithograph, 16 x 12 in. $4,500

Born in Kazan, Russia, Nicolai Fechin first learned carving skills from his father, a gilder and woodworker, though he showed early promise in many art forms. Driven to the U.S. by the great Russian famine in 1923, Fechin and his family lived in New York until Nicolai fell ill with tuberculosis, which spurred them to settle in Taos. There, Fechin poured his soul into his art and adobe home. Today, it is the Taos Art Museum at Fechin House, a museum that pays homage to his life and talent.

Paul Strisik (1918-1998) - Edge of Taxco, Mexico, watercolor/paper, 21 x 28 ½ in. $10,000

Though Paul Strisik didn’t find the courage to dedicate himself to painting until later in life, his lifelong admiration of art helped him develop his skills quickly. He eventually studied at the Art Students League in New York under Frank Vincent Dumond, whose mentorship guided him to pursue art as a career. Strisik lived in Massachusetts, but spent winters in Santa Fe after purchasing property there in the 1970s. 

Sheldon Parsons (1866-1943) - Winter Scene, oil on board, 9 x 12 in. $9,500

A legend of Southwestern art and the first director of the New Mexico Museum of Art, Sheldon Parsons's use of blue and tawny hues brings a measure of warmth to this frigid scene.

Henry C. Balink (1882-1963) - The Fire Maker, pencil on paper, 6 x 8 in. $2,800

This small gem of a pencil drawing was created by the legendary Dutch portrait artist, Henry Balink. Known for his vibrant paintings of Native Americans, this piece is a rare example of the artist’s drawing skills.

Odon Hullenkremer (1888-1978) - East Palace Avenue, Santa Fe, oil, 15 ⅝ x 11 ½ in. $4,500

How Santa Fe has changed over the years! The city’s transformation is evident in this nostalgic painting overlooking Palace Avenue by Hungarian painter, Odon Hullenkremer.

Will Shuster (1893-1969) - Madonna and Child, etching, 3 ½ x 4 ½ in. $1,200

Will Shuster was drawn to Santa Fe by the arid climate. After inhaling mustard gas in WWI, he developed a terrible case of tuberculosis, which doctors didn’t think he’d survive. Instead, he slowly recuperated and became a beloved figure in the city, going on to join the artist group, Los Cinco Pintores.

Sandor Bernath (1892-1984) - (Untitled) New Mexico Adobes, watercolor/paper, 12 ¼ x 16 ½ in. $3,500

A master watercolorist, Hungarian-born Sandor Bernath exhibited works at the New York Watercolor Club, the American Watercolor Society, and other notable institutions in the 1920s. In the 1930s, his travels brought him to New Mexico, where the light and landscape inspired new dimensions in his work.

W. Herbert “Buck” Dunton (1878-1936) - Taos Pueblo Indian Girl, Ed. of 100, lithograph, 16 x 11 in. $3,000

W. Herbert “Buck” Dunton was a lifelong lover of nature and the rugged West, professionally rendering its peoples and scenes from age 16. Dunton eventually moved to Taos at the urging of his colleagues and became a founder of the Taos Society of Artists, helping to preserve the beauty of the untouched West in his art.

Theodore Van Soelen (1890-1964) - New Slippers, Ed. of 100, lithograph/paper, 14 ½ x 18 ½ in. $3,200

Like many artists of his day, Theodore Van Soelen was living and working on the East coast when he was driven West by tuberculosis in 1916. He eventually settled in Santa Fe, learning the ways and culture of the area by spending time in the surrounding small towns and ranches, which inspired his work.

Joseph Fleck (1892-1977) - Watering Place, monotype, 14 ½ x 19 ½ in. $2,500

After launching a budding career in Europe and serving in WWI, Joseph Amadeus Fleck emigrated to the United States where he worked as chief designer of Tiffany’s stained glass operation in Kansas City. There, he saw an exhibition by the Taos Society of Artists, which inspired him to visit–and ultimately move to—New Mexico, where he continued to paint nearly the rest of his career.

Clark Hulings (1922-2011) - (Untitled) Man and Burro, pen/ink & wash, 9 ½ x 13 ½ in. $3,800

Educated as both a fine artist and a physicist, Clark Hulings brought great intensity and dedication to all his pursuits. This concentrated study and love of art is apparent in his highly realistic paintings of villages, marketplaces, and burros.

Gene Kloss (1903-1996) - Christmas Eve Processional - Taos, Ed. of 50, drypoint, 10 x 14 in. $5,500

Known for dramatic, chiaroscuro etchings, Gene Kloss’s work featured Taos landscapes, peoples, and cultural traditions usually in black and white. This illuminated processional scene is a quintessential example of her style.

Howard Cook (1901-1980) - Cottonwoods, watercolor/paper, 8 ¼ x 20 ¾ in. $6,000

Howard Cook was a multi-talented artist who spent time in Taos among many great artists of the day. There he met and married artist Barbara Latham, who joined him on travels creating murals for the New Deal. At the height of WWII, Cook was assigned to an art unit in the Pacific Theater, where he dutifully captured the drama of wartime in a series of watercolors, which were featured in a traveling exhibition: The Army at War: A Graphic Record by American Artists.

These pieces are currently available at Nedra Matteucci Galleries in Santa Fe, New Mexico. For pricing or other queries, please call (505) 982-4631 or email inquiry@matteucci.com.

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Celebrating Women of the Art World

The Gallery is home to works by artists from diverse backgrounds, from early Taos painters and Native potters to figurative sculptors and artists of the Transcendental Movement. Just to name a few. Today we’re highlighting a few of the preeminent female master artists in the Gallery and their contributions to the art world.

Mardie Rees (b. 1980) - “The Bell Cricket” (2019) #2/25, bronze/cast glass, 14 ½ x 10 x 8 ¼”

Mardie Rees is a prominent figure in the world of sculpture. At just 43, she has one of her pieces permanently on display at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, VA. Her works are quickly recognizable for their emotion and texture, and feature everything from moments in motherhood to military scenes. This fanciful piece shows two real-life sisters, Charlotte and Vivian, capturing crickets and is inspired by the short story, “The Grasshopper and the Bell Cricket” by Yasunari Kawabata.

Dorothy Brett (1883-1977) - “Forest Gathering (Untitled)”, oil on board, 14 x 11½”

Born in the UK, Dorothy Brett was schooled alongside many famed intellectuals and artists of the day. When renowned writer D.H. Lawrence invited her to move to Taos, Dorothy took him up on the offer and never looked back. Eventually she became a leading figure in Taos, known for her social life as much as her art, which largely featured ceremonies and traditions of the local Pueblo Indians. 

This 1966 piece depicts a protective circle of wagon trains illuminated from within, setting up camp for the night. In the background, one can see the mountains of Taos, an enduring symbol of her adopted home.

Henriette Wyeth (1907-1997) -“Mountain Flowers”, oil on canvas, 30 x 36”

An artist with a keen sense of her own style and eye for detail, Henriette Wyeth hailed from a famous American art family. Daughter of N.C. Wyeth, sister of Andrew Wyeth and eventually wife of New Mexican artist, Peter Hurd, Henriette was raised in the art world and would make her own mark on it with stunning portraits and florals. This piece features quintessential Henriette Wyeth elements, such as the soft background and wildflowers.

Anna Katharine Skeele (1896-1963) - “Woman In White Blouse”, oil on canvas, 28 x 22”

Known for expressive portraits focusing on peoples of the Southwest, Anna Katharine Skeele enjoyed a highly successful career. She was schooled at Olivet College, Pomona College, the California School of Fine Arts, the Académies Julian and Grand Chaumière in Paris, and finally the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Florence. Anna was as talented as she was educated, teaching art in her later career, winning awards and exhibiting in shows until her death in 1963.

Gene Kloss (1903-1996) - “Far Across the Rio Grande” (1939) Ed. 75, etching, 10 x 14”

Born in Oakland but forever known for her time in New Mexico, Gene Kloss never stepped foot in this state until her honeymoon in 1920. That marked a monumental shift in Gene’s life and career, inspiring her and her husband, poet Phillip Kloss, to eventually settle in Taos. Gene is famous for her dramatic black-and-white prints depicting the landscape and Native cultures she observed. This etching shows an impressive vista overlooking the foothills near the Rio Grande in Gene’s characteristic style.

Laura Robb (b. 1955) - “Summer Bouquet”, oil on linen, 16 x 12”

An Oklahoma native, Laura Robb was first schooled at the Art Student’s Academy in Tulsa. She later studied in New York City under Michael Aviano. Over the course of her career, Laura has perfected her trademark style of vivid florals with effortless brush strokes. Laura is a true master painter, using both soft blending and sharp strokes of color (often with a palette knife) to pull one’s focus to select flowers.

Glenna Goodacre (1939-2020) - “Butterfly Dancer” (1979) #5/20, bronze, 17 ⅞ x 5 ½ x 7 ¼”

Texas-born sculptor, Glenna Goodacre, nearly became an illustrator for medical textbooks. She shied away from 3D work after a sculpting instructor’s harsh criticism and advice that she quit the medium. But after encouragement from Gallerist Forrest Fenn in Santa Fe, Glenna tried again – creating her first model of her daughter, Jill. Fenn forged the first edition in 1969 and the rest is history. Today, Glenna is known as one of America’s most prolific modern sculptors, with achievements such as the Vietnam Women’s Memorial in Washington, D.C., the Irish Memorial in Philadelphia, and the bas-relief of the Sacagawea dollar.

Helen Hardin (Tsa-Sah-Wee-Eh) (1943-1984) - “Flute Player”, acrylic on panel, 10 x 8”

Daughter of famed Santa Clara artist, Pablita Velarde, Helen Hardin (Tsa-Sah-Wee-Eh, meaning Little Standing Spruce) grew up inspired by her Native culture and, of course, her own mother. Instead of parroting their styles, however, she developed her own, using traditional symbols in tandem with geometric patterns and modern color palettes. In this incredible piece above, Helen’s artistic voice remains clear and distinct even all these decades later.

Pablita Velarde (1918-2006) - “Flute Player”, sand painting on board, 18 x 10”

"Painting was not considered women's work in my time. A woman was supposed to be just a woman, like a housewife and a mother and chief cook. Those were things I wasn't interested in." -Pablita Velarde, 1979 

A native of New Mexico, Pablita was one of the first women to attend the Santa Fe Studio School. She was trained in Dunn “flatstyle” painting, which Pablita described as “memory paintings”—works that preserved ways of life that were disappearing. She continued to work with these motifs throughout her career. Known for making her own paints, grinding rocks and minerals to achieve the desired colors, Pablita was not only a pioneer of the art world, but an inspiration for generations of artists.

Barbara Latham (1896-1989) - “Horses In Snow (Untitled)”, oil on board, 8 ½ x 15 ½”

After graduating from the Pratt Institute in 1919, Barbara Latham worked for a publishing company creating prints for Christmas cards. In 1925, she ventured to Taos, where famed artist, Victor Higgins, introduced her to future husband, artist Howard Cook. Both enjoyed artistic experimentation, working in a variety of mediums and styles throughout their careers. Known for depicting the peoples and traditions of the Southwest in both paintings and prints, Barbara was an influential force in American art. Today, her works are historically valued and sought after by museums across the country.

These pieces and many others are available at Nedra Matteucci Galleries in Santa Fe, New Mexico. For any questions, please email inquiry@matteucci.com or call (505) 982-4631.