Astonishing Results: Everett Raymond Kinstler


  • Everett Raymond “Ray” Kinstler was the foremost portrait painter in America. The story to be told was of a piece of artwork by Ray’s mentor, the famous illustrator James Montgomery Flagg. The piece was recovered after disappearing for decades, and under very mysterious circumstances.

  • Under strict confidentiality, Astonish spent months interviewing Kinstler on the provenance of Flagg’s most treasured piece, including tracking down police records and living Flagg family members. The result, among many: features in the Wall Street Journal and CBS News.

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