After nearly 20 years of work he completed his rendition of King Tut Treasures which later became infamous for its alleged collections of, gold, diamonds, and precious stones. Data revealed that in 1991 William was charged with exaggerating the value of diamonds and precious jewelry on his work.
Though his exhibits and showings are too lengthy to list they include headliner exhibits and showings of the Tut Collection and other works at the Sahara, Sands, Sundance and Marina hotels in Las Vegas, as well as five star establishments in San Francisco, Corona Del Mar, and Beverly Hills Hollywood California, Atlanta, Hawaii, Florida and Texas. Today seven pieces of the Tut 53 piece jeweled collection is on display at the Tanglewood Resort in Texas.
Though William did not follow the traditional museum route in displaying and promoting his works, his art followers and personal friends include a list of who’s who in Hollywood highlighted by his close friendship with Telly Savalas. Some collectors of his work include: Frank Sinatra, Paul Newman, Elvis Presley, Jack Lord, Farrah Fawcett, Telly Savalas, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Lee Majors, Alfred Hitchcock, Tom Jones, Kim Novak, Robert Redford, John Wayne, Red Skeleton, Dana Mark of 'Police Academy', Connie Francis, and Clint Eastwood.
Documented receipts and records of sales of his art show his art appraising and selling for several thousands of dollars.
A true philanthropist he has donated money and many of his works to charity, state governments, educational centers and foundations. His work entitled ”Into The Battle Front” hangs on Top of the Mountain Building in Stone Mountain Park, Georgia. The Make a Wish Foundation, the Governors of Georgia and Hawaii and numerous universities have thanked him for his generous donations to their causes and institutions.
Listing of one-person and group exhibitions:
1. July - October – 2000 Houston Community College Inaugural Exhibit – King Tut
2. December 6, 1999 –One man Showing Beverly Hills, CA Exhibit
3. Feb 22, 1991 King Tut One Man Showing Daytona Beach, FL
4. 1987 – One Man Showing - Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills, CA
5. Nov 19 -25 1984 King Tut Showing at the Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, NV
6. Nov 10-17 1984 King Tut Showing at Alladin Hotel, Las Vegas, NV
7. July 19-21 1984 King Tut Showing at the Hotel, Atlanta, GA
8. July 10-17 1984 King Tut Showing at the Sundance Hotel, Las Vegas, NV
9. Mar 25 - April 2, 1984 King Tut Showing at Sarah, Las Vegas, NV - Telly Savalas Special Guest
10. July 6-8, 1980 – One Person Show - Hotel Saint Fransis, Union Square, San Francisco, CA
11. November 20, 1976 - Corona Del Mar - Special Guest Lennon Sisters
12. 1967 - Laguna Beach, California Art Festival
13. 1967 - Catalina Island Exhibit
Major art websites where art is referenced:
- Artnet.com
- Artprice.com
- Askart.com
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