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Jewish Rabbi with Torah German Expressionist Woodcut Israeli Early Bezalel
By Jacob Steinhardt
Located in Surfside, FL
, Painter and Woodcut Artist. b. 1887, Yaacov Steinhardt was born in the then remote, largely Polish town of
Category

20th Century Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Jewish Prophet Rabbi German Expressionist Color Woodcut Israeli Early Bezalel
By Jacob Steinhardt
Located in Surfside, FL
and Woodcut Artist. b. 1887, Yaacov Steinhardt was born in the then remote, largely Polish town of
Category

20th Century Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

"Grave of Santa Anna s Leg" Original Woodblock Print, Signed Artist s Proof
By Carol Summers
Located in Soquel, CA
(1925-2016) has worked as an artist throughout the second half of the 20th century and into the first
Category

1980s Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Ink, Handmade Paper, Woodcut

1952 oil painting of a house fly by British artist Derek Hirst, in blacks greys
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Derek Hirst (British, 1930-2006) La Mouche No.I (1952) Oil on canvas 20 x 24.1/4 in. (51 x 61.6
Category

20th Century Modern Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1952 oil painting of a house fly by British artist Derek Hirst, in blacks greys
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
and Science Museums. In the early 1950s he journeyed through France to Spain and was much influenced
Category

20th Century Modern Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Some Los Angeles Apartments - True, Stated 1st Edition of only 700 Artist Book
By Ed Ruscha
Located in New York, NY
perhaps fitting that Ed Ruscha - one of the central figures in late 20th century photography - does not
Category

1960s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset

Passages - A Suite of 16 Prints by Patricia Pearce and other artists
By Patricia A. Pearce
Located in Soquel, CA
, 20th Century) - BFA, College of San Mateo, 1991; BFA, Sculpture, College of San Mateo, 1993; California
Category

1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Mixed Media, Laid Paper, Lithograph

Early Gary McCloy Ceramic Vessel with Wooden Stopper, Signed, 1967
By Steve Chase, Gary McCloy
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
dated by the artist on the bottom; it is in good vintage condition. Slight, age-appropriate paint loss
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

"Nude Male with Lyre, " Rare Bronze Sculpture by Cummings, San Francisco Artist
Located in Philadelphia, PA
20th century, and was the only sculptor from that city to be featured in the 1929 exhibition
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Overlooking the Bay, Mid-Century Coastal Landscape Watercolor
Located in Soquel, CA
Serene watercolor by an unknown artist (20th Century), in the style of Elmer Wachtel (American
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Laid Paper

Large Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Bottle Vase in the Style of Peter Voulkos
Located in Studio City, CA
that featured many well know Mid-Century and California artists' pottery pieces, artworks, and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Mid Century Fishing Boats Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
are anchored in a small body of water. Signed by the artist in the lower-left corner, and presented in
Category

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Laid Paper

Otto and Vivika Heino Signed Mid-Century Modern Yellow Glazed Weed Pot Vase
By Otto and Vivika Heino
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully designed and gorgeously glazed relatively large yellow glazed (early version of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

1940s Mid Century Figurative Charcoal Drawing "Nude on Mattress"
Located in Arp, TX
on left in pencil Came from a portfolio owned by artist John Bowers Post War California artist
Category

Early 20th Century Cubist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Mid Century 1940s Figurative Charcoal Drawing "Nude in Barn"
Located in Arp, TX
artist John Bowers John was awarded a Master of Fine Arts degree by the University of California, at
Category

Early 20th Century Cubist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Nepal or Tibet Ghurra Churn Handle Carved Woven Knot, Old Worn Dark Patina
Located in Point Richmond, CA
ghurra. Created in the early 20th century. The handle with finely carved knots rising to a circular top
Category

Early 20th Century Nepalese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

1920 s Pink Blue Impressionist Floral Still-Life Early Work Society of Six
By William Clapp
Located in Soquel, CA
A brilliant early 20th century impressionist floral still-life by William Clapp (American, 1879
Category

1920s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Reclining Nude - Mid Century Bay Area Figurative Movement Female Figure Study
By Hubert Buel
Located in Soquel, CA
born in Sacramento, California. In the early 1930s, he studied watercolor painting with Alexandra
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Laid Paper

James Allen St. John, Portait of a Lady
Located in New York, NY
James Allen St. John (American, 1872-1957) Portrait of a lady, Early 20th Century 7 3/4 x 5 1/4 in
Category

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Otto and Vivika Heino Signed Mid-Century Modern Couinard Art Studio Pottery Bowl
By Otto and Vivika Heino
Located in Studio City, CA
early work done while they were both at Chouinard Art Institute, Los Angeles, California from 1955-1962
Category

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

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

"Untitled" Hans Hofmann, circa 1943 Navy Blue Olive Green Early Abstract Work
By Hans Hofmann
Located in New York, NY
manic, exuberant energy. Among 20th-century masters, he was the first to consolidate and codify the
Category

1940s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Oil, Watercolor

"The Golf" Oil on Canvas Impressionist Painting at Chiberta in Southern France
By Marcel Dyf
Located in New York, NY
wonderful impressionistic oil painting from the turn of the century depicting the 9th Hole (Par 3) at
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Summer Day at Nice" French Beach Scene Impressionistic Oil Painting on Canvas
By Suzanne Demarest
Located in New York, NY
the 20th Century. The vibrant colors and impressionistic brushwork is done with both detail and
Category

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Big Sur Coast Landscape in Watercolor on Paper
By Paul Dougherty
Located in Soquel, CA
Big Sur Coast Landscape in Watercolor on Paper Serene coastal landscape by notable artist Paul
Category

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Waterco...

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Modern Grey and Orange Geometric Abstract Leaf Pattern Painting
By John Little
Located in Houston, TX
margin. Dimensions Without Frame: H 27.13 in. x W 31.5 in. Artist Biography: A painter and textile
Category

Early 20th Century Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Modern Orange, Brown, Yellow, and Black Geometric Abstract Pattern Painting
By John Little
Located in Houston, TX
. Dimensions Without Frame: H 35.5 in. x W 33.5 in. Artist Biography: A painter and textile designer, John
Category

Early 20th Century Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Modern Light Blue, Brown, and Black Geometric Abstract Circle Pattern Painting
By John Little
Located in Houston, TX
. Dimensions Without Frame: H 32.75 in. x W 35.63 in. Artist Biography: A painter and textile designer, John
Category

Early 20th Century Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Fruit Still Life on Board attributed to William Federick Timmons
Located in Redding, CT
home on Spectacle Lane in Wilton, CT. This area of Connecticut had become a popular artist community
Category

Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood, Masonite, Paint

Red and Yellow Flower Arrangement - Still Life
Located in Soquel, CA
, "Artists in California, 1786-1940"
Category

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Waterc...

Materials

Watercolor, Laid Paper

Mid-Century Modern Pair Couroc Trays Orange Vintage Plastic Salad Serving Set
By The Couroc Company, Culver Ltd.
Located in Topeka, KS
in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century. This tray and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Gold

Portrait of a Distinguished Asian Gentleman
Located in Soquel, CA
Stately portrait of an Asian man by Carmel, California artist Ceila Burnham Kent Seymour (American
Category

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Illustration Board

Country Home in the Snow - Landscape
By Frederick Pawla
Located in Soquel, CA
). Signed "F. Pawla" in the lower right corner. Presented in a wood frame with gilded edges. Artist info
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Masonite

Mid Century Mt. Rose Landscape
By Nancy Coe
Located in Soquel, CA
Bold mid century impasto landscape of Mt. Rose in oil by Nancy Coe (American, 1932-1998), c.1968
Category

Late 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Inscription Rock, New Mexico – Southwest Light in Gouache by Carl Oscar Borg
By Carl Oscar Borg
Located in Stockholm, SE
immigrated to the United States in the early 20th century. Settling in California, he became a celebrated
Category

Early 20th Century Romantic Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Mid Century Carmel Cottage with Flowers Landscape
By Helen Enoch Gleiforst
Located in Soquel, CA
-aire painters in Santa Barbara in the Sullivan Goss Gallery exhibition titled “Early California.”
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Spring Bouquet, Mid Century Floral Still-Life
By Helen Gapen Oehler
Located in Soquel, CA
painters of the early 19th century. Her paintings in oil can be identified by their decisive vigor in
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Arizona Landscape – Dramatic Skies and Desert Light by Carl Oscar Borg
By Carl Oscar Borg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Borg immigrated to the United States in the early 1900s, eventually settling in California. He became
Category

Early 20th Century Romantic Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Mid Century Forest Stream Landscape with Birch Trees and Boulders
Located in Soquel, CA
active in the early to mid 20th century. She was well known as a porcelain painter, which she taught at
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

French Modernist Cubist Painting River Seine Paris
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
impressively. Measures: Painting: 14.9 inches x 11 inches A delightful original painting by the 20th century
Category

15th Century and Earlier Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

French Modernist Cubist Painting Sailboats on the Coast
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
inches x 7.4 inches A delightful original painting by the 20th century French Impressionist artist
Category

15th Century and Earlier Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

French Modernist Cubist Painting Architectural Study
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
. Measures: Painting: 11.5 inches x 8.2 inches A delightful original painting by the 20th century French
Category

15th Century and Earlier Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

French Modernist Cubist Painting Fishing Boats by Coastal Fortification
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
France. painting: 14.75 inches x 10.9 inches A delightful original painting by the 20th century French
Category

15th Century and Earlier Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

French Modernist Cubist Painting Montmartre Paris
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
painting: 12 inches x 9 inches A delightful original painting by the 20th century French Impressionist
Category

15th Century and Earlier Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

French Modernist Cubist Painting a Summer Day s Sailing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
original painting by the 20th century French Impressionist artist, Maurice Mazeilie. The painting has
Category

15th Century and Earlier Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

French Modernist Cubist Painting Red Sail on the Beach
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
seen. painting: 12.5 inches x 9.75 inches A delightful original painting by the 20th century French
Category

15th Century and Earlier Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

French Modernist Cubist Painting Figure by the Harbour
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
delightful original painting by the 20th century French Impressionist artist, Maurice Mazeilie. The painting
Category

15th Century and Earlier Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

French Modernist Cubist Painting Travellers on a Path
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
century French Impressionist artist, Maurice Mazeilie. The painting has excellent provenance having come
Category

15th Century and Earlier Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

French Modernist Cubist Painting Figures in the Shade of Trees
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
inches x 10.75 inches A delightful original painting by the 20th century French Impressionist artist
Category

15th Century and Earlier Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

French Modernist Cubist Painting Fishing Boats on the Coast
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
A delightful original painting by the 20th century French Impressionist artist, Maurice Mazeilie
Category

15th Century and Earlier Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

French Modernist Cubist Painting Figures in a Village
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
10.9 inches A delightful original painting by the 20th century French Impressionist artist, Maurice
Category

15th Century and Earlier Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

French Modernist Cubist Painting Village Work
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: 14.75 inches x 10.75 inches A delightful original painting by the 20th century French Impressionist
Category

15th Century and Earlier Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

French Modernist Cubist Painting Vibrant Street Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
20th century French Impressionist artist, Maurice Mazeilie. The painting has excellent provenance
Category

15th Century and Earlier Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

French Modernist Cubist Painting Path to the Beach
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
inches A delightful original painting by the 20th century French Impressionist artist, Maurice Mazeilie
Category

15th Century and Earlier Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Mid Century Spring Garden Still-Life Peonies and Garden Gloves
By Helen Enoch Gleiforst
Located in Soquel, CA
California plein-aire painters in Santa Barbara in the Sullivan Goss Gallery exhibition titled “Early
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

19th Century Gold Country - Pioneer Figurative Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Gold Country, a rustic figurative landscape of early California pioneers by an unknown artist
Category

Late 19th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil, Cardboard

Mid Century Handmade Ceramic Round Ashtray signed by Sascha Brastoff
By Sascha Brastoff
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
". Sascha Brastoff was an influential mid-century designer and artist with a ceramics studio. He was active
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Untitled (2)
By Masatoyo Kishi
Located in Columbia, MO
Masatoyo Kishi (Japanese‑American, 1924 - 2017) was an artist whose career bridged East and West
Category

20th Century Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

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