Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, right? Either you love black velvet paintings or you hate 'em. Well, I LOVE this black velvet painting I picked up today. This Bandito is badass!I prefer the quality velvets myself and not the mass produced ones that are readily found at thrift shops. You know, as I'm sure you've seen them: Snoopy, Pink Panther, bull fighting scenes and the list goes on. Signed paintings are harder to come across and usually more expensive unless you find someone who doesn't appreciate the beauty of black velvet.
A few months ago I went to an informal estate sale and bought a 1970's nude and a gorgeous Island girl. They were both from an old lady who was going to a retirement home. I wish I was able to meet her so I could tell her she has great taste.
This Bandito is signed by Marcos Amaro.
I have a Marcos amaro velvet painting as well - I've been searching the web to find out more about the artist but I haven't found out much. My painting is alot like yours only with a different bandito - I think he looks like pancho villa - if you have any more info please post back
ReplyDeleteHe’s actually a relative of mine and we will be posting A LOT of his paintings for sale on Facebook. He’s a Mexican artist. His brother was also a painter I. amaro (Ignacio) he painted a lot of friends as bandidos when he lived in Tijuana. He’s an amazing artist. He’s 84 years old and still paints. 😊
DeleteI have a painting that dates back to the early 70s by I. amaro it’s a fascinating piece! It’s of a man looking up as if he's in desperate need of gods help!
DeleteLikewise I also have a Marcos bandito. Cigar smoking original. Cant find any onfo on Marcos, but sure would like to buy another....anyone out there who can help? email me thebatttman@gmail.com and we can swap pics of the Mexicans. Roy
ReplyDeleteI'm another. I have a painting given to me from my father of a cigar smoking mexican bandito. He's had it since the mid 70s. Could do with some restoring though. Can find very little info on Amaro
ReplyDeleteGot two at a thrift store. One just like the one pictured above but blues instead of reds. The other is a different bandito. Both seriously cool. I wonder where they came from.
ReplyDeleteI would be interested in purchasing any Marcos Amaro paintings anyone wants to sell. Please email me at auctioneerpro1@gmail.com
DeleteSure. i have one to sell. A Large Bandito. 40" x 27"
DeleteSure. Can you email me a pic?
DeleteI would like to buy it. Send me more info to my email. Thanks!
DeleteHave a Marcos Amaro Bandito..taking offers..highest bid
DeleteEmail lpluth@msn.com if wanting to see my photo and offer a bid
Deletei have two 40" x 27" that my dad bought right from the artist in the 70's while on vacation in mexico. i'll attach pics if someone could tell me how.
ReplyDeleteHi Jessica, send me an email with a picture please auctioneerpro1@gmail.com. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAny others selling Amaro paintings? Please email me @ llunatik777@aol.com thanks
ReplyDeleteI have a bandito painting over thirty years old. Does anyone know how much there worth?
ReplyDeleteThere's a museum on Los Angeles called "Velveteria" and the owner has a series of velvet banditos. I believe there were two Amaro brothers from Tijuana who started the velvet baditos in the 50's or 60's.
ReplyDeleteone brother was Marcos Amaro and the other brother is only known as I. Amaro.
ReplyDeleteBTW, I also have a nice I. Amaro velvet paiting and it's my pride and joy. The painting is awesome with so much character.
I have a collection of these. There is no real large value, the value is in the "eye of the beholder". I do buy these whenever I can. I didn't realize there were two brothers though. Share your painting if you can and post a picture. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI would be interested in purchasing any Marcos Amaro paintings anyone wants to sell. Please email me at blackthaiaffair@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI've got one as well. Picked it up at an estate sale. I got there late, one of the very few items left. Surprised no one swooped it up.
ReplyDeleteI have a large one almost 3 ft tall, it's for sale, clayhughes@netins.net it's the I • amaro guy..... very nice just as good as the one shown here.
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ReplyDeleteI would be interested in purchasing any Marcos Amaro paintings anyone wants to sell. Please email me at blackthaiaffair@gmail.com
I have 4 Marcos Amaro Velvet painting. TSager tsager1958@gmail.com
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DeleteI have a Macos Amaro painting it looks like Pancho Villa as well. He has a large sombrero, thick mustache, red scarf with a cigarro. I am in Sedona if anyone is interested.
ReplyDeleteIf you still have the painting may I see it? You can email me at Marcosamaroart@gmail.com
DeleteI came across the Black Velvet painting you posted and have a similar one by I. Amaro. Didn't know how to post it here, so I did so on my Blog: https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/567030413733153777/2685010190088738083?hl=en
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