Rediscovered Art

Rediscovering the Lost Art of James Yale

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Throughout his career, James Yale produced and sold a remarkable body of work. Many of these pieces were delivered to their new owners without ever being photographed, leaving parts of his artistic legacy undocumented.

To properly honor and preserve the full scope of James’s contributions, we are creating a comprehensive catalog of his artwork. This archive will serve not only as a lasting record of his creative vision but also as a valuable resource for future generations.

We invite collectors and owners of James’s art to participate in this important endeavor. By submitting a photograph of your piece, along with any details or personal reflections you wish to share, you will play a vital role in helping us reconstruct and safeguard his artistic legacy.

Please use the form at the bottom of this page to contribute your images and information. Your participation is deeply appreciated and will ensure that James’s work continues to be recognized, remembered, and celebrated.

Check back often to see the new pieces that are “rediscovered”, along with  firsthand stories and interviews behind the artwork

Unexpected Gifts

Unexpected Gifts

Aug 25, 2025 | , ,

These two sketches were created by James in the early 2000s, both unexpected gifts, offered without ceremony. He was simply doing art, and for reasons I’ll never know, I became his subject. I don’t recall ever modeling for them, which makes their origin all the more...

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The Heron

The Heron

Apr 24, 2025 | ,

The story behind The Heron, as told to Charlotte by his daughter Allison: Dad’s disability made it hard for him to do many physical activities with me and my brother growing up, but it never stopped him from trying. He would take us to the lake shore to play and swim...

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Join the Rediscover Catalog Project by uploading a photo or two of your James Yale artwork below! (And thank you!)

Please feel free to share information in the message box below about how you acquired the James Yale artwork, including information you have on when and where you acquired it. We would also love to hear any special stories or sentiments you have about the artwork and how it has impacted your life! Your stories will give more depth to the artwork and James Yale, the man.

So that we can display James' artwork at the highest digital quality, we ask that images be uploaded at no less than 1500 pixels wide when possible. Please limit uploads to less than 5mg each. If you have any questions, or if you have more than two images to share, you can EMAIL US after uploading. Thank you!

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Check back often to see the new pieces that are “rediscovered”, along with  firsthand stories and interviews behind the artwork.