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Ken Orton
LeMat Debut

$21,000
£15,790.31
€18,336.38
CA$29,326.06
A$32,524.77
CHF 17,080.42
MX$399,427.31
NOK 216,221.83
SEK 203,900.09
DKK 136,809.54
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About the Item

LeMat Debut by celebrated realist painter Ken Orton is a commanding 36 x 48 inch oil on canvas that fuses photorealistic technique with cinematic storytelling. At first glance, it’s a meticulously rendered still life—but look closer, and the scene begins to unravel like a Western noir. A pair of vintage revolvers, a half-drunk shot of whiskey, scattered bills and playing cards, a gleaming green bottle, and a lone white pipe—each object loaded with history, tension, and intrigue. Executed in Orton’s signature high-gloss style, the surface gleams with reflective precision. Every texture—from tarnished metal and rough wood to polished glass and aged paper—is rendered with breathtaking clarity. The realism is so exacting it feels almost uncanny, pulling the viewer into a world where time is frozen and the air is thick with atmosphere. A visual homage to Americana, LeMat Debut speaks to collectors of contemporary realism, narrative painting, and Western iconography. Bold, evocative, and unforgettable, this piece doesn't just depict a story—it dares you to imagine what came before and what happens next.
  • Creator:
    Ken Orton (1951, British)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 48 in (121.92 cm)
  • More Editions & Sizes:
    36x48Price: $21,000
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  • Gallery Location:
    Lexington, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2881216595412

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