Out of the Running, 1953

Artist: Gil Elvgren (All)

30 Comments - 2,556 Views - 15 Likes

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Artwork Details

Title:	Out of the Running, 1953
Artist:	Gil Elvgren (All)
Media Type:	Paint - Oil
Art Type:	Pin Up
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	2,556
Likes on CAF:	15 16
Favorited on CAF:	1
Comments:	30
Added to Site:	3/24/2015
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Description

As puns go the title of this piece couldn't be more fitting, as I'm officially Out of the Running for an Elvgren painting. This is piece completes a search stretching over 15 years back to when I first stared at these painting in Mastro's catalogs. My deepest thanks to Albert, Mike, Sarahjane of Grapefruit Moon Gallery, and everyone else who helped me obtain this masterpiece.

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	Kelvin Mao Premium Gallery Owner
Joined:	August 2004
Last Login:	September 2025
Country:	UNITED STATES
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David Mandel
Member Since 2004

Posted on 3/24/2015

Yay!

Steve Feicht
Member Since 2006

Posted on 3/24/2015

Stunning :)

DC's Showcase
Member Since 2006

Posted on 3/24/2015

She's lovely! Congrats.

Tom Coker
Member Since 2005

Posted on 3/24/2015

Very lovely. Congrats on pulling this off, Kelvin.

Conny Valentina
Member Since 2008

Posted on 3/24/2015

Well you have always had a jaw dropping gallery, but I believe this just took it to a level that most of us can only dream of. Wow!!!

Tim F
Member Since 2005

Posted on 3/24/2015

Worth my whole collection - grats!

craig macmillan
Member Since 2008

Posted on 3/24/2015

Beautiful Elvgren

Satya Chetri
Member Since 2006

Posted on 3/24/2015

This lady makes my knees go weak.

Dino Mauricio
Member Since 2009

Posted on 3/24/2015

Gorgeous piece, wow!

Charles Costas
Member Since 2004

Posted on 3/24/2015

Such a tasteful Elvgren! Now, onto the search for a Rockwell for you!

Jeremy Radisich
Member Since 2004

Posted on 3/24/2015

Wow--stunning piece, with all the classic Elvgren touches you could want. Congratulations!

Felix Lu
Member Since 2005

Posted on 3/24/2015

Congrats, Kelvin!

Gregg and Amanda Spatz
Member Since 2010

Posted on 3/24/2015

A great find and a beautiful painting from the master of pinup genre.

John Bamber
Member Since 2004

Posted on 3/25/2015

Superb, congratulations....

frank x townsondecker
Member Since 2006

Posted on 3/25/2015

Incredible!!!

Ray Cuthbert
Member Since 2003

Posted on 3/25/2015

Congratulations Kelvin!

Damon Wright
Member Since 2008

Posted on 3/25/2015

Stunning, a masterful piece! Congrats!

Jim Reid
Member Since 2005

Posted on 3/25/2015

I remember when dames used to look like that... Big, big congrats!! OK, so what's next, big guy?

Andy Robbins
Member Since 2003

Posted on 3/25/2015

What do you say about a piece that makes 99% of both of our collections look like they were drawn by a 5 year old with a crayon...

Gene Park
Member Since 2004

Posted on 3/25/2015

Congrats, Kelvin! Very happy for you.

Roy Mann
Member Since 2008

Posted on 3/26/2015

Great painting....Great Gillette !!

Ross T. L.
Member Since 2004

Posted on 3/27/2015

"Holy Cow" back atcha'! Congrats to you too Kelvin!

Malcolm Bourne
Member Since 2005

Posted on 5/16/2015

Still can't believe how amazing this is!

Scott Williams
Member Since 2004

Posted on 5/16/2015

Wow! I didn't know you got this! Huge congrats! Saw this at San Diego last year and s Just stared at it. Even took a picture of it, which I don't think I've ever done in all my years at SD. Score.

Marc Pecorella
Member Since 2007

Posted on 6/18/2015

Well, if you held out for so long, at least you got one of the nicest paintings by the artist I've ever seen. Beautiful colors; first rate image. Congrats!

artless artmore
Member Since 2013

Posted on 10/3/2015

Fantastic example!

Rob Pistella
Member Since 2005
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Posted on 12/20/2018

one of the best by Gil I've ever seen... refined, sexy, demure, beautiful color scheme... wow!!!

Ross T. L.
Member Since 2004

Posted on 9/3/2022

Had to comment again Kelvin. There's just nothing like the feeling you get when you acquire your first Elvgren. I would like many! :0)

CJ Design
Member Since 2018

Posted on 6/10/2023

Congrats...that is an over the top Grail!

Ross T. L.
Member Since 2004

Posted on 7/8/2024

I just can't help coming back to look at this piece, over and over. Just stunning Kelvin, simply stunning. You know if you ever have to move this, I'm your guy. ;0)

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