New variations on OZ and Midnight Lightning – Benefit Auction featuring original paintings of John Bachar
Original paintings of climber John Bachar will soon go up for auction. Two original watercolor works depicting legendary climber John Bachar on two of his most famous climbs will be auctioned off as a benefit for the Tyrus Bachar Living Trust. John was killed last July while climbing near his home in Mammoth, California.
Everyone who knew John knew of his devotion to his son Tyrus, this small gesture is our way of helping John carry on in his care for Tyrus. John was killed last July while climbing near his home in Mammoth, California.
The works, commissioned by Jeff Vargen and created by San Francisco based artist Adam Holzrichter, are based on iconic images by photographer Phil Bard of John climbing “OZ” and “MIDNIGHT LIGHTNING. ” The new works were created with the permission of Mr. Bard.
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THERE WILL BE NO PRINTS OF THESE PAINTINGS AVAILABLE. THESE PAINTINGS ARE ONE OF A KIND ORIGINALS.



