A Little Design of Flowers

A Little Design of Flowers

by | Jul 10, 2024

C. Early 1920s

24.5″w x 20″ h
Oil on paper/cardstock

A Paper Design

Man and Animals - Marian Spore Bush

Image credit: Slotin Folk Art 

Since Marian’s paintings first appeared in one of Slotins Folkart Auction’s 2015 auctions, the auction house has been the primary source for sales of her artwork. During their Self Taught Art Masterpieces April 2024 auction, four of Marian’s paintings were available. Three of them were works on paper and one was a large canvas that had previously been to auction in 2015 called The Oasis.

Slotins dated this piece to the 1930s-1940s but I strongly feel these works on paper are some of her early work from 1919-1922 when she was just starting to listen to what “They” were instructing. “A paper design” was written on the back of this one. Tack holes show along the edges. There were two paintings from this 2024 auction titles “A Paper Design.” 

 

 

 

 

Japanese Plums

Japanese Plums

by | Jul 10, 2024

C. Early 1920s

26″w x 19.5″ h
Oil on paper/cardstock

Japanese Plums

Man and Animals - Marian Spore Bush

Image credit: Slotin Folk Art 

Since Marian’s paintings first appeared in one of Slotins Folkart Auction’s 2015 auctions, the auction house has been the primary source for sales of her artwork. During their Self Taught Art Masterpieces April 2024 auction, four of Marian’s paintings were available. Three of them were works on paper and one was a large canvas that had previously been to auction in 2015 called The Oasis.

Slotins dated this piece to the 1930s-1940s but I strongly feel these works on paper are some of her early work from 1919-1922 when she was just starting to listen to what “They” were instructing. “Japanese Plums” was written on the back of this piece. Some of the paint has rubbed off the plums and the painting shows tack holes. 

 

 

 

 

A Paper Design

A Paper Design

by | Jul 10, 2024

C. Early 1920s

25″w x 18.5″ h
Oil on paper/cardstock

A Paper Design

Man and Animals - Marian Spore Bush

Image credit: Slotin Folk Art 

Since Marian’s paintings first appeared in one of Slotins Folkart Auction’s 2015 auctions, the auction house has been the primary source for sales of her artwork. During their Self Taught Art Masterpieces April 2024 auction, four of Marian’s paintings were available. Three of them were works on paper and one was a large canvas that had previously been to auction in 2015 called The Oasis.

Slotins dated this piece to the 1930s-1940s but I strongly feel these works on paper are some of her early work from 1919-1922 when she was just starting to listen to what “They” were instructing. “A paper design” was written on the back. 

 

 

 

 

Monsters

Monsters

by | Jul 10, 2024

C. 1930s

Unknown size
Oil on canvas

Monsters

Black and white oil painting of black monsters rising from the ocean and a white boat emerging in the middle

Image credit:

©PETER A. JULEY & SON COLLECTION, SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN ART MUSEUM. (IMAGE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY)

This is a black and white photograph but I’m positive this is one of Marian’s large black and white oil paintings she did during the 1930s when much of her work took on a darker vibe. The white boat appearing on the water seems to be keeping the monsters at bay, maybe even dispersing them. I feel like this painting’s message is a “good conqueres all” theme. 

 

Souls

Souls

by | Jul 6, 2024

C. 1920s

Unknown size
Oil on canvas

Souls

Vase of Flowers by Marian Spore Bush

Image credit:

©PETER A. JULEY & SON COLLECTION, SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN ART MUSEUM. (IMAGE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY)

I do not know the real title of this painting so I named it “Souls” for now. 

 

Vase of Flowers

Vase of Flowers

by | Jul 6, 2024

C. unknown

Unknown size
Oil on canvas

Vase of Flowers

Vase of Flowers by Marian Spore Bush

Image credit:

©PETER A. JULEY & SON COLLECTION, SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN ART MUSEUM. (IMAGE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY)

Flowers were a favorite of Marian’s to paint. She often used her bas relief technique when painting fruit and flowers. 

 

Temple

Temple

by | Jul 3, 2024

C. 1920s

Unknown size
Oil on canvas

Temple

Temple by Marian Spore Bush
close up of Temple

Image credit:

©PETER A. JULEY & SON COLLECTION, SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN ART MUSEUM. (IMAGE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY)

Marian painted a series in 1922 she referred to as her “temple paintings.” This image may be from that time or something she painted a little later. The delicate boat and person is just precious. 

 

The Florist’s Window

The Florist’s Window

by | Jul 3, 2024

C. 1920s

Unknown size
Oil on canvas

The Florist Window

Florist Window by Marian Spore Bush

Image credit:

©PETER A. JULEY & SON COLLECTION, SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN ART MUSEUM. (IMAGE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY)

This stunning painting really shows off Marian’s bas relief technique that added to the beauty of her paintings. I would LOVE to see this in color and really hope this beauty is still out there somewhere hanging on a wall. 

 

Bird and Frog

Bird and Frog

by | Jul 3, 2024

C. 1925 – 1933

46″ w x 64″ h (?)
Oil on canvas

Bird and Frog

Bird and Frog by Marian Spore Bush

Image source: ©PETER A. JULEY & SON COLLECTION, SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN ART MUSEUM. (IMAGE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY)

Marian did a few paintings featuring birds in this style. This image is from a black and white photo. I suspect it is a large canvas like the other known bird paintings. 

Snake Woman (2)

Snake Woman (2)

by | Jul 2, 2024

C. 1938?

42″ w x 60″ h
Oil on canvas

Snake Woman (2)

Snake Woman 2 by Marian Spore Bush

Image credit:

©PETER A. JULEY & SON COLLECTION, SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN ART MUSEUM. (IMAGE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY)

Snake Woman 1 (or 2) was featured in Marian’s exibition January 10-29, 1938 at The Fine Art Society in London. I feel like it was Snake Woman (1) that was shown. This image is from a black and white photo. I’m confident the two paintings are the same exact size.