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At the first gallery exhibit, one painting sold for $ 100,000, so far the highest price paid for one of
Pinajian's paintings although works are usually listed for around $ 5,000. Thomas Schultz, who helped save the collection, is the full-time registrar. American art historian Peter Hastings Falk is
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Pinajian lived from 1973 until his death in 1999. Two investors purchased the home in 2007 with the intent of renovating it, not knowing the art that was stored there. A collection of Arthur Pinajian's work, discovered in 2007, generated interest in the art community. A day school showed
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titles and features, including 'Captain Juan', 'Egbert the Great', and 'Tim
Roberts'. He subsequently joined Funnies Inc. Pinajian also drew 'Captain Terry Thunder' for
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