Offering of Orignal Art Masterpieces by a Master Artist
Born in New York in 1910; passed Palm Springs, California in 2008
The Maha Genii studied painting at the Otis Art Institute, and opened a gallery in Hollywood on La Cienega Boulevard in 1952. Shortly after that he was requested to do an exhibit at the Coronet Theatre. He also showed his work at the Orange County Museum of Art. Later, in 1972, the Maha Genii opened another gallery, in Palm Springs on Canyon Drive.
His artwork is sometimes referred to as having the flavor of the old Renaissance Masters, with his paintings of landscapes, portraits, spiritual and secular. He uses many techniques, with palette knife, and pastels. He describes his painting style:
"One must be in contact with the spirit, the Holy Spirit, which is in and around man."
"I don't always paint as he or she is: I paint by what you call impress, impressionistic—as I try to capture the soul of the person, not the personality."
Many commentaries on the Maha Genii's colors, balance and movement have been noted.
This is a rare privilege to acquire one of the Maha Genii's original paintings.
It was decided by him that after his passing, his wife, Mahara, should release some of his vast collection.
Original Paintings |
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Apollo's Nymph |
The Painting This oil painting is done on board and beautifully framed (closed in the back) with soft white and soft gold carving. The dimensions are: This painting was done in 1965 along with a group of pictures in blue and white of the Christ. Apollo's Nymph is blue and white and appears with a soft radiance, and facial splendor. The expression is one of bliss, and purity. The Maha Genii was inspired to do a matching set, of which this picture is a part. The other painting of this set was also in blue, and featured a image with a turban, which was called "The Blue Maha." It is described below. |
$15,000 | To purchase this painting, please contact Mahara and reference painting 101 Note: Painting 101 and 102 are sold only as a set for $35,000 |
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The Blue Mahat (Portrait of the Maha Genii) | The Painting This oil painting is done on board and beautifully framed with soft white and gold carvings. The dimensions are: Just two colors say so much as you come to know a bit of the master artist in these renditions of eternal peace, and illumination. This painting was done in 1965 along with a group of pictures in blue and white of the Christ. He is painted in deep blue and white of various tones to give a feeling of bliss and strength with wisdom, and pristine splendor. He wears a palette knife turban to show a regalness. The twist of the palette knife going up the turban is flowing. The Maha Genii has done many self-portraits all with turbans, showing his many embodiments of various incarnations with his mystical imaginative interpretations. This is a match to the "Apollo's Nymph", also done in 1965. It is described directly above. You feel the stature and power of the "Blue Maha" as in contrast to "Apollo's Nymph" of resplendence, elegance and gentle purity. These are the masculine and feminine-souls. They would work their lighted presence so beautifully in a room of contemplation. |
$20,000 | To purchase this painting, please contact Mahara and reference painting 102 Note: Painting 101 and 102 are sold only as a set for $35,000 |
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Boy reading a book in Griffith Park | The Painting By Vincenti Turriziani This painting is oil with palette knife. Dimensions are It is signed and dated 1957. This was inspired when he was in Griffith Park observing a boy sitting under one of the trees. The Maha Genii loved to visit the park, to see the tree spirits, and all Nature. Someone observed him and said, "Oh, I thought you came out of that tree!" [This was because of his mystical appearance.] |
$7,000 | To purchase this painting, please contact Mahara and reference painting 103 |
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Carmen | The Painting by Vincenti Turriziani This is an oil on canvas painting in palette knife. It is a masterful, technique of various hues of reds, for the toreador garment, with ,greens, turquoise, and yellows in background. The mood is dramatic, the face ready to meet the challenge with calm resoluteness. This painting has an interesting story as to how the artist was inspired: In the 1950's there was a Russian Ballet of 'Carmen' by George Beset at the Hollywood Bowl, in which Vincenti Turriziani was a 'super.' The play was adapted by the Russian composer Schedrin for his ballerina wife, Maya Plisetskaya. Vincenti was in his 40's at the time. This was an unusual experience for him, being by nature shy and not outgoing, but his manager friend convinced him to play this part—being a dashing young man, he accepted. (In his early days, he sang opera.) So while still fresh in his memory, his imagination created this female matador, or toreador, which he calls 'Carmen.' Description of Painting Oil on stretched canvas, no frame. This painting was done in 1952, when the artist was 42 years of age. It was done in the same year that he opened an art gallery on La Cienega, on Melrose in California. Measurements 2' 7" high by 1' 8 1/2 " wide There are some age cracks, not of consequence to the composition. |
$7,000 | To purchase this painting, please contact Mahara and reference painting 104 |
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Portrait of Mary #1 SOLD |
The Painting by Master Artist This is one of a set of two renditions of Mother Mary in gold oil paints. The light and sensitivity of this painting speak for themselves. The Maha Genii's great love and devotion permeates her Grace and loveliness. Description of Painting Oil on board Measurements Without frame 1' high by 9" wide With frame 1' 8 1/2" high by 1' 3" wide |
$60,000 | To purchase this painting, please contact Mahara and reference painting 107 |
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Girl in the Forest | The Painting by Master Artist This is a scene in the woods of a little girl gathering flowers in a basket. Signed by artist, date approximately 1965. Description of Painting Oil on canvas Measurements Without frame 1' 4 1/2" high by 1' 4 1/2" wide |
$2,500 | To purchase this painting, please contact Mahara and reference painting 109 |