Its original painting was lost; a restoration took place in 1916.
This is despite the loss of the original painting due to fire in 1944.
His original paintings sell in the $15,000 range, and are sold before he begins them.
In fact, you obtained a copy of the original painting.
The original painting is slightly larger than 6 x 8 feet.
Some of these original paintings are still on display in the current museum.
Several of his private collectors are known to own over 30 original paintings each.
A little over half of the church's original paintings are preserved.
This has the effect of driving away those with the resources to buy original paintings.
Many customers buy copies of their original paintings, he said.