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Rare "Joe Bananno Mafia Godfather with Portions of Machinegun" Collage Signed Fred Otnes & Gay Talese
Guns International #: 101343297 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Art - Painting & Print -
Seller's Information
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Seller: democat973
Member Since: 11/26/19
First Name: Anthony
Last Name: Formica
State: Pennsylvania
Zip: 19508
Country: United States
Phone: (610) 476-6803
Fax: (610) 404-7377
Number of Active Listings: 12
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Return policy only valid if item received not as described - Any item returned not in same condition as photgraphed when shipped will not be refunded
Payment Types Accepted: Certified bank check, cashiers check, money order, will accept personal checks & business checks but must clear before shipment - Accept Visa & Mastercard but add 2.5% credit card fees
Description:
Rare "Joe Bananno Mafia Godfather with portons of what appear to be a Thompson Machinegun" Collage Signed Fred Otnes & Gay Talese -
Original Rare Joeseph Bananno Mafia Godfather Collage signed & created by the artist Fred Otnes & note signed by Gay Talese - This is the Original Vintage "Fred Otnes" only existing Joseph Bananno Collage on Canvas board in an enclosed Gallery metal Frame - Frame Measures 25.5 inches in Height x 17.25 inches Width - This "Otnes" Original was created by the artist somewhere in 1960's or 1970, and was presented as recorded on Saturday, January 14th, 1995 to Mr. Joseph Bananno for this 90th Birthday by Gay Talese - Provenance of this Mixed Media Collage Masterpiece is that it was created, and signed by Artist Fred Otnes, and then acquired by World Publishing Company. Upon the Publishing of the book "Honor Thy Father" by Gay Talese in 1971, the Collage was Given to Gay Talese as a gift from the World Publishing Company - Gay Talese presented the Collage to Mr. Bananno on January 14th, 1995 at his 90th Birthday - The signed Gay Talese note is attached to the back - The Collage remained with the Bonanno Estate in Arizona until August 18th, 2005 at which time it was sold at an estate by Going 1nce management Company in Tucson, Arizona - Item was purchased and acquired from that Estate , and has remained in our climate controlled Possession since. Estate Item was sold with the original Certificate of Authenticity, and notarized signature of Rosalie Bonanno, Daughter-in-law of Joseph Bonanno -
Joseph Bonanno (1905-2002) was an American Mafioso who became the boss of one of the most prominent crime families in the world, the Bonanno crime family. He was nicknamed 'Joey Bananas". The movie "The Godfather" was based on the life of Joseph Bananno. Bananno later after his heart attack retired, and moved to Arizona. There he gave a ghost-written autobiography of himself in a book written by Gay talese titled "Man of Honor" - Joseph Bananno was never convicted of a serious crime
The masterpiece Collage was created by Fred Otnes - One of America's most innovative & influential Collage Artists in the world - Many of the late Fred Otnes pieces of art are displayed in many fine Galleries - Kouros Galley - Reece Galleries - George Billis Galleries - Kathryn Market Fine Arts - The Mattatuck Museum Arts & History Center, and the list goes on - Otnes was a mixed media artist, known for the beauty in his much refined detailed work - Fred Otnes was a teacher & mentor in the Collage Artist Circle
This Collage is in same condition as when acquired, Overall in Very Good Condition with same few unobtrusive spots of soiling, and small scratches where minute portions of paint is missing as depicted in the pictures posted - Anyone is welcome to come inspect this Collage in person at our location while listing is active - Should anyone want a more plentiful array of pictures, or have any questions please contact us. Item being sold with the original certificate of Authenticity - One of a kind with full provenance. Buyer gets additional notarized letter that this item has remained in my possession since aquired from the estate. Otnes Original masterpiece's of art with an extremely interesting history of one of America's most prominent crime families in the world
Shipping & insurance will be additional $55.00 with this purchase - Payment forms accepted: Checks / Money Orders / Mastercard & Visa add 2.5%
SOLD