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Back Porch - Santa Cruz California Landscape in Watercolor on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Back Porch - Santa Cruz California Landscape in Watercolor on Paper Detailed still life and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Laid Paper

Woman in Red , California Modernist, San Francisco Bay Area Modernism, Thiebaud
By Robert George Gilberg
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
'Woman in Red' by Robert George Gilberg. California Modernist, San Francisco Bay Area Modernism
Category

1950s Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel

Garden of Allah, Oil Painting
By Mitchell Freifeld
Located in San Francisco, CA
, hotel, California, Hollywood, path, architecture, modern , oil painting, orangeGarden of
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Early California modernist drawing by a well-known San Francisco abstract artist
By Erle Loran
Located in Colfax, CA
prestigious venues including the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, the San Francisco Art Museum, the
Category

1940s American Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel

Old Town Auburn, Vintage California Landscape Watercolor by Les Anderson
By Les Anderson
Located in Soquel, CA
Old Town Auburn, Vintage California Large-scale Landscape Watercolor by Les Anderson Large-scale
Category

1970s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Laid Paper

Junks in Hong Kong Harbor , Kowloon, Bank, California Watercolor Society, SFAI
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
architecture. He later studied watercolor painting with the American Impressionist landscape painter, Eliot
Category

1960s Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache, Board, Laid Paper

"London" Cityscape Oil Painting on Canvas by Denis Paul Noyer, Framed
By Denis Paul Noyer
Located in Encino, CA
capture of the architectural details of the surrounding buildings projects from the painting, immediately
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1970s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Still Life Oil Painting on Canvas by Denis Paul Noyer, Framed
By Denis Paul Noyer
Located in Encino, CA
American exhibit at the Acosta Gallery (Beverly Hills, California) in 1964, Noyer’s work has been shown in
Category

1960s Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

California Studio Navajo Sand Painting Mosaic Art Panel of Thunderbird, 1960s
By I. D. Henny
Located in Camden, ME
A Navajo sand painting mosaic art wall panel of the Navajo mythological Father Sky or Thunderbird
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

California Studio Mosaic Navajo Sand Painting Yei Dancers Rainbow 1960 Guardians
By I. D. Henny
Located in Camden, ME
A Navajo sand painting mosaic art wall panel of the Navajo mythological Yei Dancers Rainbow
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Stone

California Dream, Modern Impressionist Landscape Painting, 2022, Original
By Topher Straus
Located in Golden, CO
California Dream, is a bold vivid work of contemporary art. The original large-scale digital painting, dye
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Metal

Tahoe, Original Modern Impressionist Landscape Painting, Lake, California
By Topher Straus
Located in Golden, CO
This original modern landscape painting of Lake Tahoe, is a bold vivid work of contemporary art
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Metal

Tahoe, Modern Impressionist Landscape Painting, California, Nevada, Ltd Ed
By Topher Straus
Located in Golden, CO
This large limited edition modern landscape painting of Lake Tahoe, is a bold vivid work of
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Metal

California Dream, Modern Impressionist Landscape Painting, 2020, Limited Edition
By Topher Straus
Located in Golden, CO
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Topher Straus, where the California dream unfolds in a
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Metal

Oakland Cargo Ship, Modern Impressionist Landscape Painting, California, Ltd Ed
By Topher Straus
Located in Golden, CO
This large limited edition modern landscape painting of a Cargo Ship in Oakland, California is a
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Metal

Millard Sheets “Gypsy Camp, 1967” California Modernist watercolor painting
By Millard Sheets
Located in Santa Monica, CA
“Gypsy Camp, York, England” is an original watercolor painting created in 1967 by early California
Category

1960s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

“Balloon Woman” 1981 California Modernist watercolor painting by Millard Sheets
By Millard Sheets
Located in Santa Monica, CA
“Balloon Woman at the Zoo”, painted in 1981, is an original watercolor painting by early California
Category

1980s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

“Volcano, CA” California Modernist painting circa 1940 s by Lundy Siegriest
By Lundy Siegriest
Located in Santa Monica, CA
“Volcano, California” is an original California Modernist oil painting on canvas created circa 1940
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1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

“Volcano Brewery” California Modernist painting circa 1940 s by Lundy Siegriest
By Lundy Siegriest
Located in Santa Monica, CA
“Volcano Brewery Building” is an original California Modernist oil painting on canvas created circa
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1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Painting by California Artist Bill Brootip 1970s Male Nude
Located in Surprise, AZ
1970s Oil Painting of Male Nude. California artist Bill Brootip. Measurements: Framed: 28" x 24
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

California Desert Scene 1957 Oil
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 1957 oil on canvas depicting a California desert is by California Regionalist painter Freeman
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1950s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

“Still Life” California Modernist painting circa 1930 s by Maxine Albro
By Maxine Albro
Located in Santa Monica, CA
“Still Life” is an original oil painting on canvas created circa 1930's by California Modernist
Category

1930s American Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

California Coastal Waters 20th Century Oil
Located in San Francisco, CA
This early to mid 20th century seascape is by California Regionalist painter Freeman Sargent (1912
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

“California 1” Jicol’04
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W20 H24 Acrylic on canvas, signed by artist
Category

Early 2000s Modern Paintings

Materials

Lacquer

Barbara Engle Abstract, California, 1960s
By Barbara Jean Engle
Located in San Francisco, CA
at the Honolulu Academy of Arts. She is primarily known for her non-objective abstract paintings
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood

Barbara Engle Abstract, California, 1960s
By Barbara Jean Engle
Located in Berkeley, CA
teacher at the Honolulu Academy of Arts. She is primarily known for her non-objective abstract paintings
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood

Figure in a Hilly Landscape, Mid Century, 1962, California figurative
By Roland Petersen
Located in Burlingame, CA
archival paper with museum glass. Roland Petersen is a Bay Area painter whose paintings are masterful
Category

1960s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Leaving the Picnic, Mid Century 1960 abstract landscape California figurative
By Roland Petersen
Located in Burlingame, CA
frame with a blue rub and natural wood sides. Roland Petersen is a Bay Area painter whose paintings are
Category

1960s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

California Rock, Mid Century 1972 geometric abstract aerial view, primary colors
By Roland Petersen
Located in Burlingame, CA
California Rock part of the famed Satellite Series is an abstract aerial series in which the
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1970s American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Floral Still Life by California Artist John Cunningham
By John Cunningham
Located in Fulton, CA
Cunningham was an art teacher in Carmel, California. Oil on reverse Masonite with new frame
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Masonite

"Boats" Oil on Canvas by California Modernist Painter Herb Kornfeld
By Herb Kornfeld 1
Located in Papaikou, HI
A vivid and energetic painting by a prolific California modernist painter whose painting career
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Lacquer on Panel Diptych by California Abstract Expressionist Richard Mann
By Richard Mann
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of oil on panel paintings (diptych) by California artist Richard Mann. Painted with oil
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Striking Abstract Geometric Acrylic on Canvas by California Artist Mike Rottman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A striking abstract geometric acrylic on canvas painting by California artist Mike Rottman, 2015.
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2010s American Modern Paintings

Large Modern Painting "California Hip" by Eric Stefanski
Located in Chicago, IL
Large modern painting "California Hip" by Eric Stefanski.
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2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas

Colorful 20th Century Northern California Seascape in Watercolor on Paper
By Alysanne McGaffey
Located in San Francisco, CA
traveling the Northern California coast painting watercolor seascapes. Signed lower right.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

A Sunshine State Portrait Painting by Alan Fears, California
By Alan Fears
Located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
was shortlisted in both 2018 and 2020 for The John Moores Painting Prize—a biennial award for the best
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas

California Modern Style Floral Original Painting
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This beautiful modern painting came from a very upscale Palm Springs area estate. Very large, and
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1990s American Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Monumental Vintage California Modern Art Abstract Painting
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A gorgeous large monumental abstract. Done in 1980, California by female artist Robal. From an art
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Paintings

Modern Figurative Surrealism Watercolor Painting, Drawing California Artist
By Gary Hansmann
Located in Surfside, FL
California. He is known for abstract, Surrealism figure painting. Gary William Hansmann was born Dec. 4, 1940
Category

1980s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, India Ink, Watercolor

Margit Ruben California Abstract Modern Oil on Board Painting
By Margit Ruben
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Colorful abstract modernist oil painting on board created by Margit Ruben of California. Painting
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Oil Painting Seascape California
Located in Rochester, NY
Painting: Oil painting. Impressionist seascape. Oil on board. Dated August 1914 on reverse. Matilda
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Early 20th Century American Modern Paintings

Pair of Paintings, California
By Elizabeth Gowdy Baker
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of antique paintings. Watercolors of the Japanese gardens at Wattles Mansion, Los Angeles
Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper, Watercolor

Spectacular Large Modern Abstract Painting from California Artist David Hering
By David Hering
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This painting done in 1984, came from a multi-million dollar country club residence in Indian Wells
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Paintings

Mid Century Modern Abstract Expressionist California Pop Art 1971 Oil Painting
By Ernest Posey
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American abstract painting by Ernest Posey (1937 - 2007). Oil on canvas, circa 1971
Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Ocean Glare " Modern Impressionist California Seascape
By Bryan Mark Taylor
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Main Beach Evening Sunset" is a colorful example of Bryan Mark Taylor's modern approach to
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Rocky Coastline " Modern Impressionist California Seascape
By Bryan Mark Taylor
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Rocky Coastline " is a colorful example of Bryan Mark Taylor's modern approach to Impressionism
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Whimsical Owen Holmwood Early California Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful whimsical ship painting by Owen Holmwood. The painting has deep texture and has been
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Vintage 1920s American Modern Paintings

"Tide Pool Sunset" Modern Impressionist California Seascape
By Bryan Mark Taylor
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Tide Pool Sunset" is a colorful example of Bryan Mark Taylor's modern approach to Impressionism
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Modern Impressionist California Seascape "Beach Walk Evening""
By Bryan Mark Taylor
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Beach Walk Evening" is a colorful example of Bryan Mark Taylor's modern approach to Impressionism
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Modern Impressionist California Seascape "Crystal Cove Sunset "
By Bryan Mark Taylor
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Morning At Man Beach" is a luminous example of Bryan Mark Taylor's modern approach to
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Modern Impressionist California Seascape "Picnic Beach Rocks"
By Bryan Mark Taylor
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Crystal Cove Beach Cottage" is a colorful example of Bryan Mark Taylor's modern approach to
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Modern Impressionist California Seascape "Sunrise At Keyhole"
By Bryan Mark Taylor
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Sunrise At Keyhole" is a colorful example of Bryan Mark Taylor's modern approach to Impressionism
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Modern Impressionist California Seascape "Crystal Cove Sunset"
By Bryan Mark Taylor
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Crystal Cove Sunset" is a colorful example of Bryan Mark Taylor's modern approach to Impressionism
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Modern Impressionist California Seascape "Dana Point Overlook"
By Bryan Mark Taylor
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Dana Point Overlook" is a colorful example of Bryan Mark Taylor's modern approach to Impressionism
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

History Farm, California Modernist OIl Painting
By Wade Hoefer
Located in Surfside, FL
Wade Hoefer was born in 1948 in Long Beach, CA. In 1972 he earned an M.F.A. at California
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1980s Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

History Farm, California Modernist OIl Painting
By Wade Hoefer
Located in Surfside, FL
Wade Hoefer was born in 1948 in Long Beach, CA. In 1972 he earned an M.F.A. at California
Category

1980s Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

California Orange
Located in Houston, TX
Large mid century modern oil on canvas painting, dated 1977, artist unknown. Ht: 57" Wd: 90
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1970s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

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