Art by Medium: Stretcher Bars

Frida Willis (Swedish, born 1971) "Cold Fire" 2022 Oil paint on canvas, stretcher bars The artist signed the back of the painting. “Cold Fire” is a commanding large-scale abstract d...

Kobi Raz (Israeli, born 1959) "White Houses on the Hill" 2022 Oil paint, canvas, stretcher bars The artist signed the bottom left and the back of the painting. Set against a backdro...

Sloop Headed out to Sea - Seascape in Oil on Canvas Seascape of a sailboat by unknown artist Rena (20th Century). A sloop is sailing away from the viewer, as if it is headed out to ...

Steven H. Rehfeld (American, born 1954) "Blue No. 2" 2008-2009 Oil Paint, Ink, Paper, Glue, Tape, Mixed Media, Canvas, Stretcher Bars, Wire The artist signed the back of the painting...

1970's Original Hawaiian Figurative Oil Painting - Before the Luau Colorful figurative of three Hawaiian women as they prepare for a Luau, circa 1970. The lush tropical backdrop fra...

Katheryn Holt (American, born 1951) "Vapor," 2022 Oil paint, Canvas, Stretcher bars The piece is signed on the back of the canvas. Katheryn Holt paints memory. Her abstract painting...

Kobi Raz (Israeli, born 1959) "Melody" 2025 Oil paint, canvas, stretcher bars The artist signed the bottom left of the painting. “Melody” is a lyrical abstract composition alive wit...

Elkhorn Slough - California Landscape in Oil on Canvas Gorgeous oil painting landscape of Elkhorn Slough, Elkhorn, California by B. Skinner (American, 20th Century). Two cranes are ...

Original Oil Painting of Man's Morning by Cynthia Bissell Wonderfully evocative mid century figurative of male awaking to day by artist Cynthia Bissell (American, 1924 - 2000), 1961...

Masri (Lebanese, born 1965) "Memories I" 2018 Acrylic paint, Oil paint, Mixed Media, Canvas, Stretcher bars The artist signed the back of the painting. "Memories I" by Masri is a st...

Zion Mor (Israeli, born 1958) "Obscurity" 2021 Oil paint on canvas, stretcher bars The artist signed the bottom left corner of the painting. “Obscurity” is a quietly powerful work t...

Lesley Anne Spowart (American, born 1957) "The Path" 2022 Oil Paint, Mixed Media, Canvas, Stretcher Bars, Wire The artist signed the bottom left and back of the painting. In The Pat...

Urban view with sunset Technique: oil, acrylic, ink on wood frame 40x40cm / 15,7x15,7inch ⏩》R E A D Y -- T O -- H A N G《⏪ 🟢 → Original signed work. Certificate of authenticity i...

Moody Late 19th Century Landscape with Trees and Marsh - Original Oil Painting Wonderful turn of the century landscape by Eduardo Tojetti (Italian/American, 1851-1930.) A bare tree ...

Confetti Garden - Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas Bold abstract splatter composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). Layers of pain...

Galactic Expressions - Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas Bold abstract composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). The backg...

Maura Petersen (American, born 1956) "Linden Lane" 2025 Acrylic paint on stretched canvas The artist signed the bottom left of the painting. “Linden Lane” captures a quiet, intimate...

Kristy Chettle (American, born 1968) "Untitled No. 27" 2022 Oil Paint, Mixed Media, Mesh, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the artwork. "Untitled No. 27" showcas...

Maura Petersen (American, born 1956) "Figure in Blue Suit" 2023 Acrylic paint on stretched canvas The artist signed the bottom right corner of the painting. “Figure in Blue Suit” is...

Dramatic and vibrant mixed media abstract by California artist Doris Sherwyn (American, 1927-2015). Signed lower right "Doris Sherwyn" Artist's card affixed to verso. Unframed. Can...

Rizaldy Celi Jr. (American, Filipino-Vietnamese, born 1983) "Detriment of Romance" 2025 Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the side and back of the painting. We ship...

Grasslands - Vertical Impressionist Landscape in Oil on Canvas Vertical plein aire landscape by Sherin M. Lindsey (American, b. 1945). The viewer stands at the edge of a grassy fiel...

Susan Kiefer Earthly Pleasures Oil on canvas Year: 2023 Size: 30x24x1.35in Signed and inscribed by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1674 A lush composition of rounded geometric shapes...

Abstracted Floral Oil Painting -- Magnolias in Morning Mist Evocative and moody floral of pink saucer magnolias by California artist Carrie Clayden (Amer...

Maria Poroy (American, born 1952) "Dancing Blossoms" 2023 Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom right of the painting. Maria ...

Majid Javadi (Iranian, born 1973) "Spring Morning", 2025 Oil paint on stretched canvas Signed on the bottom right corner. “Spring Morning” by Majid Javadi is a vibrant floral piece ...

⭐Garlic Starwars ⭐ This painting follows the same expressive, semi-abstract style as the previous ones, featuring a textured and dynamic portrayal of garlic. ⏩Subject & Composition...

Title: Stardust Painting Maximalism Abstract Bold Colorful Contemporary Cubism In this exceptional original artwork, the unity and bond of similarity and our uniqueness, is expre...

Turn of 20th Century Spanish-American War Coast Guard Cutter with Cannons Original Oil Painting A fine example of maritime ship portraiture oil painting of a Coast Guard Cutter with cannons under sails during the Spanish American War by renowned Nautical British/American painter Captain William Lindsay Challoner (British/American 1852-1901), 1901. Auction values Luminous and striking painting with seaman unfurling sails heading into rough waters. Challoner served as captain of a naval vessel (Coast Guard Cutter) during the Spanish-American War. Here he is depicted on the deck of the ship while seamen scramble aloft on the rigging during a gale. The captain stands tall before the cannons at the ready to fend off intruders. His paintings are rare and highly prized by museums and Nautical collectors alike. Signed: Lower right corner "W. Challoner" Not framed Dated: "1910" Provenance: A local Monterey Bay area estate find. Condition: Professionally restored (conservation report available) Image size: 27.75"H x 47.38"W William Lindsay Challoner lived the peripatetic life of a mariner, spending much of his time at sea, and in ports such as New Orleans and San Francisco, California. He was born in Bedminster, England, and attended the York Naval Academy. In 1880, Challoner married Mary Cadogan. That same year, the couple immigrated to Argentina and then New Orleans. They had one son, William Lindsay Challoner, Jr. Lloyd’s Lists record Challoner as master aboard J.P. Macheca, a “Clipper Schooner” running bananas from Jamaica during the mid-1880s. The clipper also raced at the Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans. As is often the case, Challoner’s middle name is misspelled as “Lindsey” in J.P. Macheca & Co. records. He is also said to have served as captain for vessels in the Morgan Line. Painting was at first an avocation for Challoner, but his draftsmanship and handling of paint suggest academic training. He may also have learned to make precise topographical drawings at the York Naval Academy. Many of his ship portraits are in the English tradition, notably followers of Samuel Walker, a leading English maritime artist in the 1850s. Like his Liverpool counterparts, Challoner used receding linear and atmospheric perspective to focus on the crisp portraits of specific ships. At their best, his canvases are highly finished, a style that imitates the Venetian tradition of topographical city views associated with Giovanni Antonio Canal, also known as Canaletto. However, Challoner’s restrained bravura paint handling also may bear witness to the influence of the French Impressionists. Challoner seems to have arrived in New Orleans about 1880. He advertised in the press and exhibited at the Creole Art Gallery and Grunewald’s Music Store in New Orleans. In 1887, Challoner moved to San Francisco, where he exhibited his maritime scenes at the Mechanic’s Institute and became a U.S. citizen. He may have been back in New Orleans after 1891, and served as captain of a naval vessel during the Spanish-American War. His art clients tended to be men involved in the shipping industry—ship owners and commission merchants, along with professional clubs and maritime benevolent societies. Challoner’s principal competition in New Orleans was August Norieri, a talented ship portraitist and painter of marines. While Norieri lived hand-to-mouth, Challoner drew a handsome salary working as a ship captain, presumably until shortly before his death at the age of 49. Securing the commission for painting the newly founded New Orleans Yacht Club suggests that Challoner was held in higher regard as an artist than Norieri. The two artists together met the market demand for ship portraiture and marine views in the port city, as had Edward Arnold and James Guy...

Untitled painting of a group of men by Antonio Rodríguez Luna (1910-1985.) This moody piece by Antonio Rodríguez Luna is an excellent example of his work from the early 1960s, which...

Woman and Child in the Woods - Midcentury Abstracted Landscape in Oil on Canvas Dramatic abstracted painting of a woman holding a child in the woods by Maley (20th Century). This pi...

Helen Steele (German, 1961-2022) 'A Feeling Within' 2010 Mixed Media, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the paintings. "A Feeling Within", a masterwork by Helen S...

Masri Hayssam (Lebanese, Italian, born 1965) "Challenge 22" 2019 Oil Paint, Acrylic Paint, Mixed Media, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. "Challenge...

Rinat Goren (Israeli, American, born 1964) "Waiting" 2023 Encaustic paint on cradled wood panel The artist signed the bottom right corner of the painting. “Waiting” is a refined, contemporary figurative-abstract encaustic work. The composition centers on a stylized female figure set against a richly layered grid of warm reds, oranges, and golden tones. The figure is integrated into the architectural structure of the painting, appearing both present and suspended within the surrounding geometry. Goren’s encaustic technique builds luminous depth through translucent wax layers, incised lines, and embedded shapes. The grid-like background evokes urban systems, schedules, and quiet rhythms, while the elongated figure introduces a human pause within this ordered framework. Her posture suggests stillness and anticipation, reinforcing the painting’s title and emotional undercurrent. Balancing abstraction with figuration, “Waiting” reflects Goren’s ongoing exploration of time, presence, and human experience within structured environments. The warm palette and tactile surface give the work an inviting yet contemplative quality. About the Artist: Rinat Goren is an Israeli-American artist based in California whose contemporary encaustic works explore the relationship between thought, structure, and emotion. Born in Israel and residing most of her life in the U.S., Goren has long been drawn to both observation and creation, translating the complexity of the human mind into layered visual compositions. Her encaustic paintings—formed by applying molten beeswax mixed with pigment—evoke a tactile, sensory experience that reflects her fascination with systems, decision-making, and the creative act itself. She works with geometry, color, and abstraction to celebrate our innate capacity to reflect, choose, and act with intention. Goren’s process is rooted in one of the world’s oldest painting...

Rinat Goren (Israeli, American, born 1964) "'I' is For Individuals" 2023 Encaustic paint on cradled wood panel The artist signed the bottom right corner of the painting. “I Is for Individuals” is a contemplative piece by Rinat Goren. Rendered in encaustic, the work features a rhythmic field of softly silhouetted human figures interspersed with horizontal bands of warm ochre, rust, and muted red. The palette is restrained yet expressive, allowing form, spacing, and repetition to carry the emotional weight of the composition. Goren’s signature encaustic technique creates a luminous, layered surface in which wax, pigment, and drawing coexist. The figures appear both distinct and anonymous, suspended within a subtle grid that suggests structure, systems, and shared space. Each figure maintains its own posture and presence, reinforcing the theme of individuality within a collective environment. Conceptually, the work reflects on identity, autonomy, and coexistence. The title underscores this tension, emphasizing the singular “I” while situating it within a larger context. “I Is for Individuals” exemplifies Goren’s ability to merge abstraction and figuration into a quiet, psychologically resonant visual language. About the Artist: Rinat Goren is an Israeli-American artist based in California whose contemporary encaustic works explore the relationship between thought, structure, and emotion. Born in Israel and residing most of her life in the U.S., Goren has long been drawn to both observation and creation, translating the complexity of the human mind into layered visual compositions. Her encaustic paintings—formed by applying molten beeswax mixed with pigment—evoke a tactile, sensory experience that reflects her fascination with systems, decision-making, and the creative act itself. She works with geometry, color, and abstraction to celebrate our innate capacity to reflect, choose, and act with intention. Goren’s process is rooted in one of the world’s oldest painting...

Softly rendered European street scene by an unknown artist (20th Century). A group of well-dressed women are standing at the side of the road, near some trees. To the right and in the background, a horse an carriage is passing by. The scene is executed with small, circular strokes, giving the piece a soft yet dynamic feel. Signed in the lower right corner. Presented in an ornate gilded frame...

"Spilled Wine" Spilled wine is an accident, a mistake, a moment after which everything changed. This is life, which we cannot control and cannot predict. A little drama, a little com...

Susan Kiefer Carnal Knowledge Oil on canvas Year: 2023 Size: 24x24x1.35in Signed and inscribed by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1686 A large red circular shape with a black hole in...

Steven H. Rehfeld (American, born 1954) "Untitled" 2001 Oil paint on cradled wood panel The artist signed the back of the painting. Rehfeld encourages flexibility in the presentatio...

Robert Glick (American, born 1950) "Holiday Cove" 2023 Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom left of the painting. 'Holiday Cove' by Robert Glick is a c...

Robert Glick (American, born 1950) "Contemplation" 2025 Oil paint on canvas, stretcher bars The artist signed the bottom left corner of the painting. Framed Dimensions: 30.75" x 24.7...

Seated Nude - Original Abstract Expressionist on Canvas Abstract expressionist figurative composition of a woman in Blue by California artist Harald "Harry" Dry Schmidt (American, 1...

Sveta Hessler (Russian, born 1973) "Around the World", 2023-2024 Oil paint, Gold Leaf, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom right and the back of the painting. Titled...

"Olympic Star", Large Scale Woman Surfer Figurative by Erle Loran Vibrant hard edge painting of a surfer "Olympic Star," a bold and bright figurative piece by Erle Loran (American,...

Sveta Hessler (Russian, born 1973) "Joy" 2023 Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom right and back of both paintings. "Joy" is ...

Katheryn Holt (American, born 1951) "Passage" 2023 Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. "Passage" by Katheryn Holt is a breathtaking 60" x 8...

Steven H. Rehfeld (American, 1954) 'Untitled' - Blue Series, 2013 Oil paint, newsprint, gesso, wax, mixed media, canvas, stretcher bars The artist signed the back of the painting. A...

"China Grade" Textured Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas Textured abstract composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). Blended colors...

Maura Petersen (American, born 1956) "Awakening" 2025 Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom right of the painting. In “Awakening,” Maura Petersen captur...

"Foundation" - Abstract Expressionist Assemblage in Acrylic on Canvas Bold sculptural composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). This piece is te...

Rinat Goren (Israeli, American, born 1964) "Windows of Opportunity" 2021 Encaustic paint on cradled wood panel The artist signed the bottom right corner of the painting. “Windows of Opportunity” unfolds as a quiet grid of softly rendered rectangles and window-like forms, layered in warm tones of apricot, saffron, pale peach, and muted white. Subtle line work and translucent wax layers give the surface a luminous, atmospheric depth. Goren’s encaustic technique allows each shape to feel both deliberate and ephemeral, evoking architectural plans, urban facades, and moments of pause within a structured environment. The repeated square and rectangular motifs suggest windows, thresholds, and openings, visual metaphors for possibility, transition, and choice. Fine incised lines and faint architectural markings add rhythm while preserving a sense of openness and calm. The painting balances abstraction with suggestion, offering viewers space for contemplation rather than narrative certainty. “Windows of Opportunity” is emblematic of Goren’s practice, which explores systems, repetition, and human-scaled geometry through a restrained, tactile language. About the Artist: Rinat Goren is an Israeli-American artist based in California whose contemporary encaustic works explore the relationship between thought, structure, and emotion. Born in Israel and residing most of her life in the U.S., Goren has long been drawn to both observation and creation, translating the complexity of the human mind into layered visual compositions. Her encaustic paintings—formed by applying molten beeswax mixed with pigment—evoke a tactile, sensory experience that reflects her fascination with systems, decision-making, and the creative act itself. She works with geometry, color, and abstraction to celebrate our innate capacity to reflect, choose, and act with intention. Goren’s process is rooted in one of the world’s oldest painting...

A striking large-scale abstract expressionist figurative acrylic on canvas by Bay Area artist Julius Wasserstein (American, 1924-1985). Two abstracted figures, a man in a suit and a woman in a blue wedding dress...

Rizaldy Celi Jr. (American, Filipino-Vietnamese, born 1983) "Always and Forever" 2025 Oil paint on canvas, stretcher bars Signed on verso. “Always and Forever” is a cinematic piece,...

Large-scale abstract assemblage by Bay Area artist Michael Pauker (American, b.1957). Unsigned, but was acquired with a collection of his work. Unframed. Circa 2010. Canvas size...

Sveta Hessler (Russian, born 1973) "Reflection" 2023 Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. With each brushstroke...

Frida Willis (Swedish, born 1971) "Parallels" 2025 Oil paint, glitter, and mixed media on canvas, stretcher bars The artist signed the back of the painting. “Parallels” is a restrai...

Hawaiian Symbolism Figurative & Landscape Oil painting of Mauna Uhane (Mountain Spirit) Symbolic and surreal landscape with a figure of spirit ascen...

Hal Frater (American, 1909-2008) "The Artist as a Young Man" 1950 Oil paint on canvas, stretcher bars The artist signed the bottom right and the back of the painting. Framed Dimensions: 25" x 19" x 1.5" Hal Frater's "The Artist as a Young Man" is a striking piece that captures the essence of the artist himself, rendered in a raw, emotive style. The palette is earthy, with natural browns and creams contrasted against subdued blues and hints of muted red, evoking a sense of both the mundane and the profound. Frater's use of color and form reflects a contemplative mood, a moment of introspection. The artist's gaze is direct and unflinching, suggesting resilience and a deep inner life. This mid-20th-century piece, evocative of American Realism, offers a personal narrative, exploring themes of identity and self-perception. About the Artist: Hal Frater was not just an artist, but a storyteller who left us on February 3, 2008, on the cusp of his 99th birthday. His fifty-year tenure as a commercial artist was a testament to his adaptability and appeal. Yet it was in his private studio where Frater’s true passion lay, painting not for clients, but for his own soul's expression. His work, always striving to capture the nuances of the human spirit, reflected his sharp observational skills. His artistry was honed not in formal schools but alongside his peers in spontaneous gatherings, painting from life, sharing techniques and critiques that fueled their collective growth. Influenced by the likes of Jack Levine, Raphael Soyer, John Sloan, Thomas Hart Benton, Reginald Marsh, and Phillip Reisman...

Nan Van Ryzin (American, born 1952) "Inferno" 2021 Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. "Inferno" is a monumental 76” x 58” abstract exp...

"Meadow" - Textured Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas Textured abstract composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). Blended colors an...