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Item Ships From: California
A Signed Andy Warhol and Jean Michel Basquiat Exhibition Poster
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Signed Andy Warhol and Jean Michel Basquiat Exhibition Poster
"Tony Shafrazi & Bruno Bischofberger... Painting / September 14 - Octob...
Category
Late 20th Century American California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Walnut, Paper
Tribal Style 12 Ft Polynesian Tapa Bark Cloth from Tonga
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large tribal style Polynesian tapa or barkcloth from the South Pacific Island nation of Tonga. The cloth measures over 12 feet wide and over 8 feet high. Handcrafted from the bark of...
Category
20th Century Tongan Tribal California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Fine 19th Century Oil on Canvas "Triumph of Flora" Attr. Ferdinand Wagner II
By Ferdinand Wagner II 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and large 19th century Louis XV style Whimsical Neoclassical Revival style Oil on Canvas "The Triumph of Flora" attributed to Ferdinand Wagner II (German, 1847-1927), school of François Boucher (French, 1703-1770). The impressive artwork depicting a semi-nude Flora hovering through the clouds surrounded by playful cupids, cherubs, love doves and a seated maiden, within white and grey clouds, offering her Spring flower bouquets and floral wreaths, within a banded giltwood frame. Note: Previously used as a ceiling painting. Unsigned, Circa 1870.
Measures: Canvas height: 91 3/4 inches (233 cm)
Canvas width: 59 inches (150 cm)
Frame height: 61 3/8 inches (155.9 cm)
Frame width: 93 1/2 inches (237.5 cm)
Depth: 2 3/8 inches (6 cm)
Ferdinand Wagner II (German, 1847-1927) was the son of Passau Ferdinand Wagner Senior, a teacher at a vocational art school who began training him professionally at a young age. After traveling to Italy in 1867-1868, he continued with his art studies at The Munich Academy of Arts led by Peter Von Cornelius and Julius Schnorr Von Carolsfeld...
Category
19th Century German Neoclassical Revival Antique California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Giltwood, Canvas
Purvis Young (1943-2010) Abstract Painting, ca 1990s
By Purvis Young
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Purvis Young (1943-2010) Abstract Painting, ca 1990s
Includes paper attesting to this work being part of the "American Salvage Find" where numeroius work presumed to be Purvis Young...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Acrylic, Wood, Paint
Vintage Water Color Painting, Mary Blair, Legendary Walt Disney Studios Animator
Located in San Francisco, CA
This collectible painting is by Mary Blair, legendary animator for Walt Disney Studios, is of a pair of dancing rabbits in coat tails. The unframed...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Maria Kipp Raffia Lampshade in Burnt Sienna and Honeycomb Stripe, 1960s
By Maria Kipp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and striking lampshade designed by German-born, California-based textile artist Maria Kipp, celebrated for her masterful use of handwoven fibers in postwar interiors. This pie...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Raffia
$830 Sale Price
20% Off
Andy Warhol by David Bourdon Collectible Poster Art Book Vintage, 1989
By (after) Andy Warhol
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Andy Warhol by David BourdonVintage 1989,
Abrams Book, Harry Schunk 1965 Photo Collector's Pop Art poster.
This Andy Warhol rare vintage 1989 iconic David Bourdon Abrams book harry ...
Category
20th Century American Expressionist California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Italian 17th Century Oil on Canvas Head of Christ Crowned with Thorns, Mignard
By (circle of) Pierre Mignard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine Italian 17th century oval oil on canvas "Head of Christ Crowned with Thorns" Circle of Pierre Mignard (French, 1612-1695) within...
Category
17th Century French Baroque Antique California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
$44,850 Sale Price
30% Off
French Etched Iron Sculptural Double Wall Hook
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French etched iron double wall hook
France, mid century
Beautifully sculpted flat iron J hook finished with curved iron detailing
Wide loop lower hook...
Category
Mid-20th Century French California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Iron
The Coast Contemporary Hand Painted Canvas Artwork in Oak Frame
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Hand Painted Acrylic on Canvas in a brown oak frame. Ready to hang. A beautiful large painting to accentuate your home.
48" w x 36"h x 1.5"
Painting is 47" x 35"
Artist: Unknown
This...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Oak
Easy Edges Modern Painting by Di Vincente
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original artwork.
The art and design continuum of form and space.
Hand torn / sculpted canvas, black gesso, thin wood frame.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Vintage Oil Still Life Painting of Strawberries
Located in Pasadena, CA
This vintage oil still life painting of a bunch of vibrant red strawberries in a fine shimmering silver bowl set against a moody black backgroun...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Alexander Calder Untitled/Flowers Fences 1972 Magie Eolienne Portfolio
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: Untitled (from the Calder, Magie Eolienne portfolio)
(also called Flowers at the Fence)
Year: 1972
Medium: Lithograph on Arches
Signed and numbered to...
Category
1970s Nigerian Vintage California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Large 1970s Modern Handwoven Wool Tapestry, Abstract Design, Vintage
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large 1970’s Modern handwoven wool abstract tapestry art.
Can be hung on a rod or frame.
In good original vintage configuration with minor wear consistent with age.
Measurements...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
Authentic Hand Rolled Italian Silk Scarf by Chanel
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant, vintage Italian hand rolled silk scarf by Chanel, circa 1970s. The scarf appears to have never been used and is in excellent condition with vibrant colors. It measures 86 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Silk
American 19th c. Oil Portrait of a Gentleman, c.1800s
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A 19th century oil portrait on canvas of a gentleman. Unsigned.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1800s.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Oil on Canvas. Unframed.
...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paint
$850 Sale Price
43% Off
Pair of Well-Carved French Boiserie Swag Appliques
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each hand-carved swag with plump fruit and vegetables nestled among flower heads and foliage.
Category
Early 1900s French Rococo Antique California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
$2,560 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Keith Haring Vintage Large NYC Pop Shop te Neues Art Lithograph Poster Pyramid
By Keith Haring
Located in Studio City, CA
A rare and extremely hard-to-find vintage Keith Haring (1958-1990) Pop Shop Art offset lithograph poster (Untitled but often referred to as his "Pyramid, Child, Dog" piece) featuring...
Category
1990s American Modern California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Mid-Century Modern Large Mountain Forest Landscape Tapestry Art Wall Hanging
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and quite engaging large Mid-Century Modern tapestry/wall hanging. The piece appears to be made of yarn or wool using a hand latch hook technique. The piece features a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Textile, Burlap, Yarn
Helen Webber Wall Tapestry
By Helen Webber
Located in Fulton, CA
A signed Helen Webber fabric collage wall tapestry. Hand made with various fabrics. Features a stylized horse with a tree and moon.
Signed by artist.
Numbered 15/50
Measures 35 in...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Fabric, Wool
French 18th-19th Century Oil on Canvas Portrait of Lady, after Jean-Marc Nattier
By Jean-Marc Nattier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 18th-19th century oil on canvas portrait of a posing lady with flowers, after Jean-Marc Nattier (1685-1766) within an ornate gilt wood carved frame, circa 1800.
...
Category
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
$11,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-20th Century Cut-Pile Raffia Panel, Shoowa People, Kuba, D.R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Cut-Pile Raffia Panel, Shoowa People, a northern group of the Kuba, D.R. Congo
A fascinating example of a cut-pile prestige cloth from the Shoowa people,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Natural Fiber
OPEN LATE Neon Sign, 1990s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great vintage neon sign, likely custom made for a restaurant. Hand made glass mounted to a black metal shadow box. Sign reads: OPEN in bright white neon lettering. Directly underneat...
Category
1990s American California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
African Oryx / Gemsbok Shoulder Mount Taxidermy Trophy
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine shoulder mounted taxidermy / trophy of an African Oryx or Gemsbok
Antelope, in overall very good condition.
Category
20th Century African California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Animal Skin
Framed Preserved Butterflies
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Framed Set of Preserved Ethically Raised, Non-Endangered Butterflies. North America, circa 2000.
Category
Early 2000s North American California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Animal Skin, Glass
Georgian Style Solid Polished Brass Door Knocker 1940s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A large solid cast polished brass door knocker sophisticated in shape and design.
A substantial Georgian style early twentieth century brass door knocker.
The piece was acquired from...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Georgian California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass
Moroccan Orientalist Framed Giclee
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Orientalist Moroccan scene giclee painting of the King o Morocco.
French orientalist reproduction painting of Mohamed V coming back from exile with a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Large California Midcentury Abstract Expressionist Painting, 1960s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Framed oil on canvas abstract painting, unsigned. Purchased from an estate in San Francisco / Bay Area.
This is a very good quality painting (not a weekend type painter).
Califor...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Clay Mask, 1960s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic sculptural clay mask wall art made in Italy. Hand made in an aged adobe color with a short rope which ties off on the face of the mask. Hangs from a single screw making ins...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Clay, Rope
$1,500
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Painting
Located in Ventura, CA
Abstract Mid-Century Modern Painting
This Light and Dark Abstract Mid-Century artwork is a captivating abstract painting that measures 36 inches in width and 48 inches in height....
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint, Acrylic
Pair Jacques Barraband Hand Colored Ornithological Bird Prints
By Jacques Barraband
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Enchanting pair of 19th century hand-colored stipple engravings of parakeets by French illustrator Jacques Barraband (French 1767-1809). Each print is mounted and framed with a giltw...
Category
19th Century French Regency Antique California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Acrylic, Giltwood, Paper
Carl Auböck Model #4995 Polished Brass Wall Hook
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4995 Polished Brass Wall Hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in polished brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century Black Dance Mask, Guerrero, Mexico
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century black dance mask, Guerrero, Mexico
A nice old mask from Guererro, Mexico, used in the Tlacololero Dance of the Tlactapa and probably fr...
Category
1940s Mexican Tribal Vintage California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
1983 Surrealist Painting by Libertad Gomez
Located in San Diego, CA
This painting by Libertad Gomez, 1983 is a breath of fresh air. We like the use of colors and the artist's rendition of an outside in environment. Frame...
Category
20th Century Unknown California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Acrylic
$1,340 Sale Price
20% Off
Original and Rare Vintage 1950s Male Nude From the collection of Dave Martin SF
By David Martin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Dave Martin at his San Francisco apartment in the early 2000s. We had been collecting original male physique photography for decades, and found out about Mr. Martin’s amazing work after a coffee table book came out with his personal photography collection that finally allowed him the fame and accolades of his amazing body of work. Mr. Martin was a charming man with the most amazing and interesting stories, and we spent an entire afternoon with him. We got along so well, we ended up taking him to lunch, not knowing if we were going to be able to buy any of his work, surprisingly, after we went back to his apartment, and he offered many of his personal favorites to us all printed by Mr. Martin himself. The photographs had handwritten notes of photographs with details about their sports and interest. Mr. Martin was not only amazingly talented, he was a pioneer, that enabled future photographers decades after to continue this genre of photography which will always have it’s place in American History. He and others went through harassment, arrests, and even physical harm to produce and sell their photos.
We hope you like these rare, original handprinted collectible photographs that are a part of the history of male physique photography by one of the pioneers that inspired, so many to this day. This is the first time these photographs have been offered for sale.
8 x 10 handprinted B & W photograph by Mr. Martin himself.
Photograph printed and Matt paper with a 11 x 14 white acid free matt. Ready for framing. Please inquire if you would like image framed for gift giving.
Model: the very handsome Craig Cunningham photographed in 1960.
BIO: DAVE MARTIN
Martin opened his studio in San Francisco in 1951. In the 1940s he met Lon Hannigan of New York who was at the time acknowledge to be the best photographer of the male male...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
$640 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Einosuke Hiratani Modernist Still Life Japan 1970s
Located in Oakland, CA
Really gorgeous silkscreen print by well listed artist, Einosuke Hiratani c1960s/70s. This was purchased in Japan, and does have the original gallery exhibition frame. This is a smal...
Category
1970s Japanese Modern Vintage California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Plexiglass, Wood, Paper
Midcentury Modern Italian Impressionist Town Square
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Untitled mid-century modern Italian impressionist oil on board painting of a village or town square landscape. The painting features beautifully detailed b...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
1970s Bamboo Fan Decorative Wall Art
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Vintage Fan Wall Art Decor
Stamped People's Republic of China
20 h x 31.25 w x .5 d
Preowned original vintage condition
See images listed
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Bamboo
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Nude Oil on Canvas Painting by Savignol, circa 1930
By Savignol
Located in Napa, CA
Oil on canvas painting depicting a seated nude woman with red hair. Areas of unfinished canvas; signed by Savignol. Please see images for condition details.
Category
1930s Vintage California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Sheep Tapestry by Studio Ahead
By Studio Ahead
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sheep Tapestry designed by Studio Ahead.
The tapestry is made of custom cream merino wool felt from Northern California sheep. The fluid shapes are inspired by the smooth lines of stones and pieces of driftwood found on Muir Beach...
Category
2010s American Modern California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Felt
$18,110 / item
Vintage 1974 “HIGH CARDS: Picture Poem Poster Post Cards” by Corita Kent
By Corita Kent
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
These are 3 postcards from a series of 45 unique "High Cards: Picture Poem Poster Post Cards" with stunning art by renowned Corita Kent (Sister Mary Corita Kent) and inspirational wo...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
"Abstract Flowers I" Serigraph on Wove Paper by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in San Diego, CA
"Abstract Flowers I" serigraph on wove paper by Peter Max, circa 2017. The piece is a unique work with very vibrant and bright colors and is hand signed "Max" in lower right hand co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Expressionist California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
18th Century Hand Carved Stone Coat of Arm Wall Mount Art Overdoor Crest Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18th Century Hand Carved Stone Coat of Arm Wall Mount Art Overdoor Crest Antique . Rare 18th century Blason Armorial Armoirie Coat of Arms with finely hand carved scrolls around an oval medallion. Great to wall mount this historic sculpture...
Category
18th Century French Antique California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Stone, Limestone
$6,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Judaica Tapestry, "Rachel Imenu" 10 Commandments, Stars of David, 1930
Located in Lomita, CA
This vintage Judaica tapestry has a bit of Hollywood history. It was framed and sold on Melrose avenue during the 1960s by the actress who played the ...
Category
Early 20th Century Israeli Other California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Fabric
19th Century Antique Portrait of Virginia Gentleman, Oil on Canvas, Framed
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique oil on canvas portrait of an unknown 19th Century Virginian Gentleman, beautifully framed to retain its sense of time and place. Rich brush strok...
Category
Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Pair of Asian Carved Wood Window Wall Panels , 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of elaborately carved and detailed solid teak wood and cypress windows. Completely hand crafted with amazingly precise hand cut open work, mortise and tenon joinery (no nails ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Teak, Cypress
Life-Sized 1950s Metal School Girl Speed Limit Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning metal sign of a school girl letting you know the speed limit in the school zone. 48" tall. Double sided. Great coloring, with grey, light blues an...
Category
1950s American Vintage California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Steel
MCM Brutalist Geometric Distressed Steel Wall Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking MCM Brutalist geometric distressed steel wall sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in distressed vintage condition and measures 32.5"W x 1.75"D and 32"H; The sculpture has...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Steel
Ira Yeager Country French Farmer with Animals 8 Ft.
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand imposing oil on canvas painting of a country French provincial farmer coup;e with various animals measuring 8 feet high and 6.5 feet wide by Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022). Th...
Category
20th Century American French Provincial California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Set of Three Framed Prints Depicting Greek Apulian Red-Figure Pottery
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Set of three framed prints depicting Greek glassical red-figure pottery.
Left print: Marked: T.XV. - "In Miis. Vaticano - Depicting Apulian Red-Figure bell krater...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paper
Modernist 3D Figural Wall Sculpture/Art of Knights Jousting by Segura Studios
By Segura Studios
Located in San Diego, CA
A modernist 3D figural wall sculpture / art of knights jousting by J. Segura for Segura Studios, circa 1965. Fiberglass construction with richly painted textured surface captures the...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Fiberglass, Paint
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Ramses Wissa Wassef wall wool tapestry , signed Label
By Ramses Wissa Wassef Workshop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice and colorful hand woven tapestry. This beautiful sample of Egyptian weaving bears what we read artist Karina Ali and done under direction of Sophie Habib Gorgi , according...
Category
Late 20th Century Egyptian Post-Modern California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
Iranian Artist Yervand Nahapetian 1958 Watercolor
By Yervand Nahapetian 1
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice watercolor by the Iranian Master Yrvand Yervand Nahapetian from 1958. We just had it beautifully framed under Museum acrylic for uv protection. The painting depicts a Camel a...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Moorish Tapestry with a 19th Century Orientalist Arabian Scene
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Aubusson style european made tapestry with an orientalist 19th century scene depicting an Arabian sultan and other figures and Middle Eastern Moorish architecture in the background.
Probably a scene in North Africa, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia or Egypt with a sultan well dress sitting and an old man and women around him.
Great textile to use as a wall tapestry decoration.
Unframed antique Belgian or French machine made tapestry depicting a Moorish Islamic scene, typical of late 18th century and early 19th century after the Orientalist scenes.
This is an authentic example of French or Belgian made tapestries...
Category
Early 20th Century French Moorish California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Fabric
Pair of English Watercolors of Naval Battles by Irwin Bevans in Giltwood Frames
Located in San Francisco, CA
Irwin John David Bevan (English 1852-1940)
A dramatic pair of English watercolors on paper depicting naval battles. The paintings are inscribed on the versos as follows:
The first: ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Rare Pair of Flemish 18th Century "Verre Églomisé" Reverse Glass Paintings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare pair of Flemish 18th century "Verre Églomisé" Reverse Glass Paintings, each depicting riverfront scenes with figures, fishermen castles, co...
Category
18th Century Finnish Baroque Antique California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Giltwood, Paint
$8,450 Sale Price / set
55% Off
Impressionist Landscape Painting, Signed Shreve 1923
Located in San Francisco, CA
Impressionistic landscape painting, oil on canvas, mounted in a wood and parcel gilt frame. Signed lower right Shreve, and dated 1923.
Possibly Catherine Shock Shreve, (1900-2000).
...
Category
Early 20th Century American California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Pair of Mario Torres Lopez Rattan Monkeys in Palm Tree Sconces
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Rattan Monkey's on a Palm Tree, Attributed to Mario Lopez Torres.
The pair are wonderful flanking a doorway or entry way and especially great in a home near the water or a ...
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal, Brass
Sumptuous Large Original William Foster Still Life Painting of a Banquet Table
By William Frederick Foster
Located in Tustin, CA
Sumptuous, very large, original oil on canvas board, still life painting depicting a banquet table. This painting is a virtuoso display of how artist William Frederick Foster (1883-1953) captures texture in paint. You can see this in the mouth watering fruit, crustacea and other samplings laid upon the table as well as the masterfully painted reflective surfaces of the copper tea pot, wine bottle and the gathered table cloth. Painting is framed in the original wood frame.
Painting framed measures 34.5” high x 46” wide x 1.5” deep. Painting unframed measures 30.5” high x 42.5” wide.
William Foster was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1883. He became a noted figure painter and illustrator, living the last twenty-one years of his career in Los Angeles, California.
At age 12, he moved with his family to Colorado, but in 1898, he returned to Cincinnati and enrolled at the Art Academy where he studied with Joseph Henry Sharp and Frank Duveneck. His early ambition was to be a violinist, but he was re-focused on fine art when he saw a painting by Albert Ceck Wenzell.
In 1902, he went to New York City where he painted scenery for theaters, auditoriums, and large department stores. He also studied at the New York School with Robert Henri and William Merritt Chase, and from 1903 to 1931, he worked as an illustrator and with a brief teaching stint in 1919 at the Art Institute of Chicago. In 1903, he sold his first illustration, a depiction of high society, to Life magazine, and the style was very similar to Wenzell. From that time, he worked for most of the major magazines including Collier's, The Saturday Evening Post and Harper's Monthly.
In 1926, he won the National Academy of Design's Thomas B. Clarke Prize for the best figure composition painted in the United States by a non-academician. The following year, he was voted an Associate Member based on his recognition for a figure work titled The Girl in Brown.
During World War I, he operated his own ambulance in France as a member of the American Volunteer Motor Ambulance Corps and also received mention as a camoufleur artist. Returning to the U.S., he resumed his illustration work and moved to Chicago, where he taught at the Art Institute.
Foster moved to Los Angeles in 1932 and devoted his energy to painting, exhibiting and teaching. He taught at the Chouinard School of Art in Los Angeles and gave private classes in his studio. He also worked on a mural project at the Hearst estate...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Masonite
After Raffaello Sanzio 1483-1520 Raphael La Madonna Della Seggiola Oil on Canvas
By (after) Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine Italian 19th century oil painting on canvas "La Madonna della Seggiola" after Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino 1483-1520). The circular painted canvas depicting a seated Ma...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique California - Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
$18,950 Sale Price
42% Off
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Iron Wall Decor
J Street Vintage
Japanese Wall Mother Of Pearl
Maitland Smith Panels
Rope Wall Hanging
Royal Yacht Squadron
Sea Gulls
Spanish Fan
Vintage Basketball Player
Vintage Lebanese
Vintage Wagon
Amanda Wall