Monthly Archives: August 2011

Errol Flynn by John Decker

Here he is in all his wonderful might! The picture is located at the Errol Flynn estate in Jamaica.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ People like and dislike this painting – BUT – one fact remains this painting captures to perfection Errol's Mona Lisa “non-smiling” captivating SMILE. His eyes projecting thought and feelings combined with his unusual facial expression of tenderness are communicated to perfection… (more…)

Two Great Talents!

We didn't have a quiz question going for a long time and I thought it is about time for one! Please participate and show your knowledge about Errol! This is a four part question! 1. Who was Max Flynn?2. How did Max come into Errol Flynn's life – what was the reason?Max Flynn admired a special person, in particular he… (more…)

You learn something new…

… every day. Today, there was the marriage of Prince Georg Friedrich of Prussia and they showed a documentary about the history of the House of Hohenzollern. I had no idea that Lili Damita had dated a Hohenzollern Prince! But since she was no Princess, she was not allowed to marry him. Just imagine the way history would have gone… (more…)

Did Errol own “The Falling Rocket” by James Whistler?

“The Falling Rocket” by James Whistler As promised, here is the information about ownership of James Whistler's “The Falling Rocket”.  The following is the information given to me by Kenneth Meyer, Curator of the Detroit Institute of Art, the current owner since 1946 of the painting, which proofs to 99% or so that Errol did not own the painting. Hi… (more…)

I had to swipe this!

From Paul Frderick Kowalic's album on Facebook! — David DeWitt

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          — David DeWitt

He loved that painting!

Let's continue with the next painting he loved so well!Errol and his prized possession – Mother and Child! Vincent Van Gogh “The Man is at Sea” This painting is in a private collection today – would anybody have any information who's collection? “The Man is at Sea” is – oil on canvas, size 25.98″ x 20.8″ (66 cm x 51… (more…)

Paintings Errol Flynn Owned

Now that I have a little time I would like to place an information on the blog which I have for quite some time.  I asked David to make an Errol' Paintings tab for me to put all the information I have gathered.  Thank you David for obliging me. It is quite well known that Errol Flynn owned several priceless… (more…)

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