Recreating The Guest House

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erock308 · #1 Post by **erock308** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 12:15 am

I am in the process of Remodelling the downstairs Den and thought that it wold benefit from a Magnum p.i. makeover.

I want to get as much info on the many props, paintings and fixtures as I can.

Attached are a few Screen Shots and ideas that I had.

I could use a hand trying to find out the names of some of the Artwork on the walls.

ie: the Octagon shaped Parrot Art at the bottom of the stairs and the Sleeping Horse artwork in the bedroom.

Thanks All.

#2 Post by **J.J. Walters** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 1:15 am

Wow, you're going to turn your basement into the guesthouse (aka Magnum's pad)?.... AWESOME!!

Phew, I don't think anything besides the Gauguin painting has ever been officially ID'd (at least not here anyway). The whale painting looks familiar, but I've never seen it ID'd either. Most of the smaller props stuff are going to be hard to find, although I recall seeing some of it on eBay over the years.

What a neat project!

Sam · #3 Post by **Sam** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 1:47 am

The whale painting,or at least the artist was identified in Rick's blog.
The artist is George Sumner.

Both Selleck and Hillerman are listed as clients in the Sumner web page.

http://www.sumner-studios.com/

IKnowWhatYoureThinking · Sat Apr 10, 2010 3:36 am

Man that's a project we all envy! Good luck!

Dervish · #5 Post by **Dervish** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 3:49 am

Best Magnum project I've ever heard of!

I hope your project works, and please keep us posted!

Coops · #6 Post by **Coops** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 7:45 am

Too bad you didn't want to do this circa 1990. The post-80's interior upgrades around Houston had this kind of stuff out in garage sale in droves. I remember seeing all kinds of Magnum-like furniture at the time. Of course, I wasn't astute enough to buy any at the time.

Donuts ensucrats · #7 Post by **Donuts ensucrats** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 8:51 am

Good luck!

I'll try one day

Magnum T. · #8 Post by **Magnum T.** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 4:11 pm

I think it will be a long long way...

Dervish · #9 Post by **Dervish** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 8:55 pm

Much better than turning one's den into Pee Wee's Playhouse.

Carmen · #10 Post by **Carmen** » Tue Apr 13, 2010 1:02 pm

WOW !! Don`t forget to invite us for your opening party (word?) !!
I can bring chilidogs!!

Wed Apr 14, 2010 12:05 pm

Awesome project! You must be single dude!

Brian · #12 Post by **Brian** » Thu May 12, 2011 3:06 am

I found the Whale painting, "Maui Whales" by George Sumner. I'm not having any luck finding any good reproductions.

steveadl · #13 Post by **steveadl** » Thu May 12, 2011 8:04 am

Is this project still going ahead erock? If so, would love to see some progress photos!

erock308 · #14 Post by **erock308** » Sat Jun 04, 2011 10:45 pm

the project in deep sixed for now... bought the farm, literally! 8acre farm with a fully functional TiKi Bar and a Pool!

zebra3 · #15 Post by **zebra3** » Sun Jun 05, 2011 9:17 pm

How is it your basement is shaped EXACTLY like the guesthouse. You just need to have a bedroom attached and be in HI.