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ROBERT KENNETH WHITE (b. 1950) – "IRON BENEATH THE ARCH" Oil on Canvas ⚜ Signed Lower Right ⚜ Frameless Display A DIALOGUE BETWEEN INDUSTRY AND CLASSICAL FORM "Iron Beneath the Arch...

ROBERT KENNETH WHITE (b. 1950) – "GIRL IN LEPTIS MAGNA" Oil on Canvas ⚜ Hand Signed Lower Left ⚜ Frameless Display AN ENCOUNTER BETWEEN CLASSICAL HISTORY AND CONTEMPORARY PORTRAITUR...

ROBERT KENNETH WHITE (b. 1950) – "FRISCO REVERIE" Oil on Canvas ⚜ Hand Signed Lower Right ⚜ Frameless Display A QUIET MOMENT OF AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL MEMORY In Frisco Reverie, Robert ...

ROBERT KENNETH WHITE (b. 1950) – "FRAME AND PAUSE" Oil on Canvas ⚜ Signed on Verso ⚜ Frameless Display A CONTEMPLATIVE FIGURATIVE INTERIOR STUDY "Frame and Pause" is a quietly power...

ROBERT KENNETH WHITE (b. 1950) – "ELEPHANTS AT THE GATE" Oil on Canvas ⚜ Hand Signed Lower Right ⚜ Frameless Display A CONTEMPORARY INTERPRETATION OF ORIENTALIST TRADITION "Elephant...

ROBERT KENNETH WHITE (B. 1950) – "ELEPHANT RIDE" AKA "BUTTERFLY" Oil on Canvas ⚜ Signed ⚜ Frameless Display A POETIC FIGURATIVE ANIMAL PAINTING WITH SYMBOLIC IMAGERY In “Elephant Ri...

ROBERT KENNETH WHITE (B. 1950) – "DREAM IN RED" Oil on Canvas ⚜ Hand Signed ⚜ Frameless Display A SYMBOLIC VISION OF BALANCE AND IMAGINATION “Dream in Red” is a striking symbolic co...

ROBERT KENNETH WHITE (B. 1950) – “DOG WITH BIRD HOUSE” Oil on Canvas ⚜ Hand Signed Lower Left ⚜ Frameless Display A CONTEMPLATIVE FIGURATIVE ANIMAL PAINTING A composed and thoughtfu...

ROBERT KENNETH WHITE (B. 1950) – “DOG CART #6” Oil on Canvas ⚜ Hand Signed Lower Right and Titled on Verso ⚜ Frameless Display A CONTEMPLATIVE FIGURATIVE COMPOSITION WITH SURREAL UN...

ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "GIRL WITH RED HAIR" Oil on Canvas ⚜ Hand Signed Lower Right ⚜ Frameless Display A PORTRAIT STUDY OF STRENGTH AND INTROSPECTION In this emotionally charged p...

ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "TO THE BEACH AT DEL MAR" ⚜ Oil on canvas ⚜ Hand signed on verso ⚜ Frameless display SUNLIT MOMENT IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Inspired by a real-life encounter, Robert Kenneth White captures the quiet magnetism of a spontaneous moment on a sunlit road in Del Mar. The figure—draped in white and holding a woven beach bag...

ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "CLASSIC BEAUTY" ⚜ Oil on Canvas ⚜ Hand Signed Lower Right ⚜ Frameless Display A MODERN HOMAGE TO TIMELESS ELEGANCE In “Classic Beauty” (2017), Robert Kenneth...

ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "DAUGHTER OF THE LIGHT" ⚜ Oil on Canvas ⚜ Hand Signed on Verso ⚜ Frameless Display A VISIONARY WORK OF SYMBOLISM AND LIGHT In “Daughter of the Light” (2015), ...

ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "SANCTUARY IN FEATHERS" ⚜ Oil on Canvas ⚜ Hand Signed Lower Right ⚜ Frameless Display HUMANITY AND HARMONY “Sanctuary in Feathers” captures a poignant moment ...

ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "A PAUSE FOR BASQUIAT" ⚜ Oil on Canvas ⚜ Hand Signed Lower Right ⚜ Frameless Display – Ready to hang BASQUIAT IN A MOMENT OF QUIET This large-scale oil on can...

ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "BACK TO NATURE" ⚜ Oil on Canvas ⚜ Hand Signed Lower Right ⚜ Frameless Display A MASTERWORK OF LIGHT, FORM, AND HUMAN CONNECTION TO NATURE In "Back to Nature"...

ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "BEAR WATCHING" (aka "GRAND CRU CLASSÉ") ⚜ Oil on Canvas ⚜ Hand Signed Lower Right; Titled on Verso ⚜ Frameless Display A WHIMSICAL BLEND OF STRENGTH, GRACE, ...

ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "CAIRN ROAD" ⚜ Oil on Canvas ⚜ Hand Signed Lower Right ⚜ Frameless Display A QUIET TESTAMENT TO ENDURANCE AND SOLITUDE In “Cairn Road” (2012), Robert Kenneth ...

ÀLVAR SUÑOL – "LA PRIÈRE DU TORERO" (THE BULLFIGHTER'S PRAYER) ⚜ Oil on Canvas ⚜ Hand Signed Lower Left and on Verso; Dated 1963 ⚜ Original Carved Wood Frame A MASTERWORK OF FAITH A...

PHILIPPE NOYER – "ALDO" ⚜ Oil on Canvas ⚜ Hand Signed and Dated Lower Right; Titled on Verso ⚜ Original Period Frame PORTRAIT OF A BOY BY THE SEA Painted in 1961, this rare early wo...

JOHN HAYMSON – "BROOKLYN BRIDGE" ⚜ Oil on Canvas ⚜ Hand Signed ⚜ Conservation Frame NEW YORK ICON IN VIVID DETAIL This atmospheric oil painting by John Haymson captures the enduring...

CHARLES LEVIER – [SOLITUDE DE PIERROT ⚜ Oil on Canvas ⚜ Hand Signed Lower Right ⚜ Original Period Frame A THEATRICAL PORTRAIT OF MELANCHOLY “Solitude de Pierrot” captures Charles Levier’s fascination with the archetypal Pierrot from commedia dell’arte. With angular black outlines and muted pastel tones, Levier reduces the figure to its essential gestures, creating a poignant symbol of isolation and quiet reflection. The vertical format emphasizes Pierrot’s elongated stance, while his downcast eyes and red-tipped nose heighten the painting’s emotive impact. This work was acquired directly from the artist by noted Beverly Hills designer Dean Richard Kukuk and retains its original Martin Lowitz Gallery label, underscoring both provenance and historical context. WHY COLLECT THIS WORK? ✓ An early and expressive Charles Levier oil from circa 1950 ✓ Features the Pierrot subject, connecting to the theatrical tradition of commedia dell’arte ✓ Strong provenance: Martin Lowitz Gallery, Los Angeles, and the collection of Dean Richard Kukuk, Beverly Hills ✓ Retains its original period frame in excellent condition with gallery label affixed verso ARTWORK DETAILS: ▸ Title: [Solitude de Pierrot] ▸ Artist: Levier, Charles ▸ Medium: Oil on Canvas ▸ Creation Date: circa 1950 ▸ Country of Creation: US ▸ Signed: Hand Signed Lower Right ▸ Current Condition: Excellent commensurate with age. Original period frame in great condition consistent with age. ▸ Documentation: Martin Lowitz Gallery label affixed to verso ▸ Provenance: Martin Lowitz Gallery, Los Angeles; Dean Richard Kukuk, Los Angeles ▸ Dimensions: — ◼︎ Canvas Size: 44.25 inches x 15 inches — ◻︎ Frame Size: 59 inches x 30 inches x 2.625 inches INCLUDED DOCUMENTATION ✓ Certificate of Authenticity ✓ Artist Biography Document THE ARTIST: Charles Levier (1920–2003) was a French-American painter known for expressive oils, gouaches, and watercolors that bridge Modernism and postwar design sensibilities. His subjects include harbor towns, still lifes, café society, and commedia dell’arte figures such as Pierrot and Harlequin. Levier’s linear bite and stylized elongations have invited comparison to Bernard Buffet, while collectors of Modigliani, Rouault, and mid-century École de Paris painting...

ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "THE ARTICULATED FORM" ⚜ Oil on canvas ⚜ Hand signed on verso ⚜ Frameless display MECHANICS OF HUMANITY In “The Articulated Form,” Robert Kenneth White presen...

ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "TAKING FLIGHT" ⚜ Oil on canvas ⚜ Hand signed lower right ⚜ Frameless display FREEDOM AND POISE IN A MOMENT OF LIFT In “Taking Flight,” Robert Kenneth White c...

ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "MODERN MYTHOLOGY" ⚜ Oil on canvas ⚜ Hand signed lower right ⚜ Frameless display SURREALISM MEETS CONTEMPORARY PORTRAITURE In “Modern Mythology,” Robert Kenne...

ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "DESERT AMBUSH" ⚜ Oil on canvas ⚜ Hand signed on verso ⚜ Frameless display SCENE OF SURVIVAL AND POWER IN THE SAHARA "Desert Ambush" captures a stark and emot...

ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "SUMMER LIGHT" ⚜ Oil on canvas ⚜ Hand signed lower right ⚜ Frameless display TONAL PORTRAIT OF FEMININITY IN SUN-WASHED SILENCE In Summer Light, Robert Kennet...

ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "SOFT GAZE" ⚜ Oil on canvas ⚜ Hand signed lower right ⚜ Frameless display TONAL FIGURE STUDY IN QUIET CONTEMPLATION In Soft Gaze, Robert Kenneth White present...

ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "FOUNTAIN VISITORS" ⚜ Oil on canvas ⚜ Hand signed lower left ⚜ Frameless display HUMOR AND ELEGANCE IN A MEDITERRANEAN FOUNTAIN SCENE In Fountain Visitors, Robert Kenneth White brings humor, realism, and elegance together in a charming portrayal of pigeons interacting with a sculpted dog-head fountain. The composition highlights a vibrant turquoise pool contrasted by golden sunlit walls, while the birds add a lively, whimsical presence to the classical setting. White’s skilled rendering of reflected light and surface textures—carved stone, water, and feather—demonstrates his exceptional technical command. The clever detail of a bird drinking directly from the dog’s water spout adds personality to the scene and highlights the artist’s talent for visual storytelling. WHY COLLECT THIS WORK? ✓ Original oil by Robert Kenneth White, celebrated for realism and architectural nuance ✓ Blends technical mastery with humor and narrative charm ✓ Features finely detailed animal forms, Mediterranean architecture, and luminous water ✓ Ideal for collectors of photorealism, animal art, or classical European imagery ARTWORK DETAILS: ▸ Title: "Fountain Visitors" ▸ Artist: Robert Kenneth White ▸ Medium: Oil on Canvas ▸ Year of Creation: 2019 ▸ Signature: Hand signed lower left ▸ Country of Origin: United States ▸ Dimensions: — ◼︎ Canvas Size: 22.125 x 30 inches ▸ Condition: Excellent ▸ Framing: Frameless Display – Ready to hang or frame INCLUDED DOCUMENTATION ✓ Certificate of Authenticity ✓ Artist Biography Document THE ARTIST: Robert Kenneth White is a contemporary American realist known for his atmospheric landscapes, architectural studies, and expressive animal portraits. With a refined oil technique and a deep appreciation for light and form, White captures both the elegance and character of his subjects—often with a touch of narrative wit. Inspired by artists such as Andrew Wyeth, John Register...

ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "UNBOUND ELEGANCE" Oil on Canvas ⚜ Signed and Dated Lower Left ⚜ Frameless Display A LUXURIANT STUDY IN MOTION AND FORM Robert Kenneth White’s Unbound Elegan...

ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "WIND AND LIGHT" Oil on Canvas ⚜ Hand Signed Lower Right ⚜ Frameless Display A SUNLIT PORTRAIT IN MOTION AND STILLNESS Robert Kenneth White’s "Wind and Light...

ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "KELLY SLATER" Oil on Canvas ⚜ Hand Signed Lower Right ⚜ Frameless Display A PORTRAIT OF FOCUS, LEGACY, AND DEPTH Rendered with near-photographic precision, ...