THICH NHAT HANH Original 2005 Calligraphic Artwork 'BREATHE AND SMILE' 23 x 16"

Description: An original hand-painted calligraphic artwork by the Vietnamese Buddhist monk, activist, teacher and artist Thich Nhat Hanh (1926-2022), with the words 'Breathe and Smile.' I acquired this at a Thich Nhat Hanh retreat at YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado, in August/September 2005. After a Dharma Talk by Thich Nhat Hanh (known as Thay, meaning 'master' or 'teacher'), his close associate Sister Chan Khong announced she would be selling original calligraphic works by Thay to raise funds for their organization. She had a number of original brushed ink on paper artworks, each with different words hand painted by Thay, and I happened to be standing very near her when she made the announcement. I was one of the first--if not the first--to reach her, and purchased three works. [I've included in this listing a photo I took of Thay leading a walking meditation at this retreat.] I framed one, gave another to a close friend, and archivally stored this, the third, since acquiring it. It is in perfect, as-new condition. It measures 23 1/8" x 16 3/4", and is painted on paper with a subtle pattern in the background and a more visible pattern on the borders. Thich Nhat Hanh has signed it using his red seal. A portion of the sales price will be donated to the Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation. With our written lifetime guarantee of authenticity. We are very experienced sellers of music memorabilia with over 9800 Ebay feedbacks, 100% positive. We regularly ship high value items around the world. Visit our Ebay Store for more Rare Records, Concert Posters, Music Autographs, Photographs and Original Artwork We have been buying and selling music collectibles for nearly 50 years. Recordmecca's clients include the Smithsonian Institution, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Museum of Pop Culture ( formerly Experience Music Project,) the Country Music Hall of Fame, and the Victoria & Albert Museum. Recordmecca's Jeff Gold was named by Rolling Stone as one of 5 Top Collectors of High-End Music Memorabilia. He authenticated previously unknown Bob Dylan manuscripts for PBS's History Detectives, appeared as a featured appraiser on VH1's Rock Collectors, and has been profiled as a top dealer and collector in the books Vinyl Junkies and Retromania: Pop Culture's Addiction to it's Own Past. Gold is author of the acclaimed books Sittin' In: Jazz Clubs of the 1940s and 1950s; Total Chaos: The Story of The Stooges/As Told By Iggy Pop; and 101 Essential Rock Records: The Golden Age of Vinyl a survey of seminal rock albums, featuring contributions from David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Johnny Marr and Graham Nash. Check our feedback; you'll see that we are dedicated to providing superior customer service and follow through. We guarantee everything we sell to be authentic with no time limit. We ship to all countries, but can only guarantee for safe delivery to Italy, South America and Eastern Europe with Registered Delivery or Express Airmail.

Price: 6499 USD

Location: Venice, California

End Time: 2024-12-01T03:05:43.000Z

Shipping Cost: 40 USD