Description: RARE 2008 Original Prison Art Fruit Juices Painting Black African American Art Tribal African Religious Themes by Artist Marion Meux Former Inmate of C.M.F. California Medical Facility (Solano, CA State Prison). This beautiful piece of artwork was painted by Marion Meux, who served over 40 years in the Solano State Prison in Vacaville, CA, but was released around 2016. He became a very well known and prolific artist within the prison art community, and only discovered his talent for art after he entered the prison system. This piece was found at a garage sale in Woodland, CA, which is about 25 minutes from Vacaville. The man who purchased this piece obtained it from an art dealer. I believe the dealer had acquired it from a person that worked at the prison after an art exhibition. That typically would not be allowed, and I do not know the back story as to exactly how that happened. The man at the garage sale said he was told by the art dealer that the artist painted this piece primarily from fruit juices, as his resources were limited. I cannot be certain, but my thought is that this piece looks to be depicting the three wise men, two of them blowing musical instruments (long horns). Whether this is a religious piece or has some other meaning, it is an absolutely magnificent painting and would make an excellent centerpiece in any living space! I have taken pictures of this piece outside of its original frame, as well as within the frame. When you take the piece out of the frame, underneath the cardboard backing you can see the original writing on the bottom border that tells how this was a piece part of a C.M.F. (California Medical Facility ~ Prison) art exhibit. It is not set very well in the frame, with only a limited amount of nails, and it is is painted on a thick art board that has some slight warping in various places. If you were to set this piece under glass and a new frame, it would display wonderfully! The frame measures approximately 38.25” x 28.50”, and the opening for the artwork is approximately 31” x 19.5”. It will be shipped with extreme care via UPS or FedEx delivery. 12 detailed pictures provided. Thanks for looking!
Price: 499.95 USD
Location: Woodland, California
End Time: 2023-12-16T19:10:15.000Z
Shipping Cost: 50 USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: Marion Meux
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Signed By: Marion Meux
Size: Large
Signed: Yes
Material: Fruit Juices On Thick Art Board
Region of Origin: California, USA
Framing: Matted & Framed
Subject: Three Wise Men ~ Religious
Type: Painting
Year of Production: 2008
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Style: Realism
Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
Production Technique: Fruit Juices On Art Board
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Handmade: Yes
Time Period Produced: 2000-2009
