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To: Grainne who wrote (15806)	1/19/1998 8:31:00 PM
From: MSB	Respond to of 108807

Hi Christine, guess we finally got it from my brain to yours. I thought I was describing the stained glass piece clearly, but it only takes a "huh?" to disprove that idea. <g> The other piece was somewhat in the same theme as the other I (tried) described. It was of a lake scene with these copper oak leaves floating towards the ground. What impressed me most about it though was that the better part of the background or portrait glass looked like someone used watercolor to create the sky pattern in the glass. You know, like what happens when you take a drop of watercolor and drip it on a piece of wet paper, the paint seems to spread. I stared at that particular piece longer than any other wondering the whole time, how did they do that? I couldn't find anything yet about Michael Parks, but I know there is a book out showing many of his works in it. I'll check out amazon.com and see if I can find it. Also tried to call the gallery today, but they were closed. Maybe because of the holiday or because it isn't worth being open during the week considering the weather and all. I have seen the PBS program about antiques a couple of times and enjoyed it, but either they changed the programing schedule or I simply forgot when it was on and then lost track of it all together. You're right though, it is a great program. What was neat was watching people's faces when the experts they would have on would tell them what they thought the piece was worth. People would buy $1200 paintings or something like that, and the expert would say it was worth a low 5 figures. Some people are so lucky!! Did you see the one where this one gal brought in a couple of souveneir photos of Buffalo Bill and Annie Oakley in mint condition? Probably cost a nickle or so way back when. Expert quotes the woman 10,000 dollars because they were also personally autographed or they were ones which weren't used for a long time during the show's duration. But who would buy them, and why?