“One For The Pot”
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This is a digitised version of an article from The Cayman Compass's print archive. Occasionally, the digitisation process introduces transcription errors, or other problems.
See the article in its original context from March 1974.
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Alime came to Cayman in July 1971 and prior to her joining Cayman Drama Society she took part in school productions and joined the Gosforth Junior Operatic Society at the age of 13. As Winnie, Aline is making her second appearance for Cayman Drama Society, the first being in March 1972 when she took the part of Thelma, the maid that sends all the airmen's pulses racing in "Worms Eye View".
Since then she has gone over to the producing side - raising a family, that is - and has one See "One for the Pot" Insert S. B masters" in relation to painting and wondered who they were and why they are known by that title. "Old masters" were artists of previous generations whose paintings were of the very highest standard of technique, ability and perception. Their works are "great" in the sense that they are the best examples of painting in history and whilst the judging of what is great in art can often be arbitrary, there is no doubt of the greatness of the works of the "old masters".
The works of the "old masters" now sell for huge amounts, often hundreds of thousands of dollars, and are much sought after by wealthy people. There are only so many paintings in existence by "old masters" and thus they have a huge "scarcity" value. However, there are certainly a few more in circulation which are not recognised by their owners as works of "old masters" and anyone fortunate enough to discover that they own one would have a treasure of great rarity (and great value).
There are many reasonably priced books dealing with the works of "old masters" usually with photography of their greatest paintings and it would be well worthwhile for anyone interested in painting to obtain one.
It would prove very enjoyable reading and, who knows, but it may enable someone to realise that the old painting in the ceiling or junk room might be the work of an "old master"
