Art by Medium: Stretcher Bars

"Drought" Low-Horizon Midwest Landscape in Oil on Canvas Dramatic landscape by Pete James Johnson (American, 20th Century). A wildfire is blowing in from across a valley, casting a grey shadow on the orange and yellow earth. The sun is partially obscured by the smoke. In the foreground, there is a simple fence and a few small shrubs. Just across the grassland, there is a barn with a silo. The artist has stated that he passed by a wildfire in Utah and was worried that the farm would be destroyed by the fire, so he thought it was important to paint the scene. Initialed and dated "PJJ 15" in the lower left corner. Signed and titled "Pete James Johnson Drought" on verso. No frame, but the edges have been painted for a frame-less display. Canvas size: 24"H x 24"W Pete James Johnson (American, 20th Century) is an artist, musician, producer, and audio engineer from Minnesota, MN. He plays drums and bass...

Kristy Chettle (American, born 1968) "Untitled" 2024 Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the artwork. In this evocative piece, "Untitled" embodies Kristy...

"WHY NOT?", Contemporary Rainbow Abstract Expressionist Composition Vividly colored rainbow explosion abstract expressionist composition by Aromas, California, Monterey Bay Area abs...

Susan Kiefer Persephone's Choice Oil on Canvas Year: 2019 Size: 40x30x1.35in Signed, dated and inscribed by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1659 Nude Persephone in sunglasses sitting...

Glass River - Abstract Wall Sculpture with Cloth and Glass Abstract wall sculptures by Cassandra Jacobs (American, b. 1964). This piece features an intriguing interplay of materials...

Lesley Anne Spowart (American, born 1957) "Sunrise Sunset Mosaic" 2025 Acrylic paint, oil stick, and mixed media on canvas, stretcher bars Signed by the artist at the bottom left and...

Topographic III - Abstract Composition in Acrylic on Canvas Colorful, flowing abstract composition by Cassandra Jacobs (American, b. 1964). This piece has bold, swirling colors, seg...

Johannes Frederik van Slogteren (1904-1991) was born in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, where he lived for many years. His art teacher in primary school already noticed his talent and u...

Annieo Klaas Afterglow 2024 Oil on Canvas 40 x 30 inches (101.6 x 30.48 cm) Signed lower right COA provided *On stretcher frame - gallery wrapped - ready to hang Annieo Klaas’s Clo...

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...

Susan Kiefer Shelter (Geometric, Abstract, Gestural, Vibrant) Oil on Canvas 2023 Size: 16 x 16 x 1.25 in (40.64 x 64.64 x 3.17 cm) Signed and inscribed verso COA provided *On stretc...

Gorgeous mid-century Pacific seascape of brilliant blue waves breaking on shallow rocks by Ruth Kjos Berg (American, 20th century), circa 1960s. You can feel the intense energy comin...

Summer in La Baule 12 - Sunny Indifference Scene: Women enjoying sunbathing in La Baule ⭐Figures⭐: Each of the four women is uniquely styled, showcasing a mix of retro and modern ...

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...

Homage - Van Gogh - Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas Vibrant and expressive composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). Fla...

Surrealist Garden - Vertical Psychedelic Still Life in Acrylic on Canvas Vibrant, playful composition by Marilyn Collins (American, 20h Century). Several striped, spherical objects ...

Gorgeous home overlooking the desert by Barbara Wilson (American, 20th Century). From a collection of her works, unsigned and unframed. Image size, 20"H x 16"L.

Shana Wilson (Canadian, born 1966) "Relaxation" 2012 Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. "Relaxation" by Shana Wilson is a 48" x 36" contem...

Cubist Still Life with Wine Bottle and Plant (Two-Sided) in Oil on Masonite by Ellis Hopkins (American, b. 1952). This dynamic still life distills everyday objects into bold geomet...

Masri Hayssam (Lebanese-Italian, born 1965) "Untitled" 2025 Oil Paint, Acrylic Paint, Mixed Media, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom left and the back of the painti...

Kobi Raz (Israeli, born 1959) "The City Horizon" 2023 Oil paint on canvas, stretcher bars The artist signed the bottom left of the painting. “The City Horizon” showcases Kobi Raz’s ...

Kobi Raz (Israeli, born 1959) "The Golden Path" 2024 Oil paint, canvas, stretcher bars The artist signed the bottom left of the painting. “The Golden Path” is a stunning example of ...

Annieo Klaas Highway Sunset 2024 Oil on Canvas 40 x 30 inches (101.6 x 30.48 cm) Signed lower right COA provided *On stretcher frame - gallery wrapped - ready to hang Annieo Klaas’...

Maura Petersen (American, born 1956) "The Dining Room" 2025 Acrylic paint on stretched canvas The artist signed the bottom right of the painting. In "The Dining Room," Maura Peterse...

Masri Hayssam (Lebanese, born 1965) "Disrupted" 2024 Oil Paint, Acrylic Paint, Mixed Media, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom right and back of the painting. "Disr...

Striking Fauvist portrait with a vibrant, high voltage color palette, featuring a green woman with red hair by Sydney Helfman (American, 1926-2010). Aut...

Nan Van Ryzin (American, born 1952) "Koi" 2022 Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. "Koi" is a captivating piece that shimmers with move...

Susan Kiefer The Queen's Regalia Oil on canvas Year: 2023 Size: 24x24x1.35in Signed and inscribed by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1685 A ovoid shape with a circular opening is div...

Large scale abstract painting of another abstract painting on artist's easel by California artist D. Silver (American, 20th Century), 1984. Signed and dated lower right corner and on...

Kobi Raz (Israeli, born 1959) "Ocean Breeze" 2024 Oil paint, canvas, stretcher bars The artist signed the bottom left of the painting. “Ocean Breeze” captures the serenity and energ...

Figurative Pink Mixed Media Portrait Painting by Cuban Artist Hector Frank. Unique Painting with a certificate of authenticity. Despite international acclaim as one Cuba’s foremost...

Majid Javadi (Iranian, born 1973) "Autumn in Toronto II", 2022 Oil on stretched canvas The artist signed the back of the canvas. “Autumn in Toronto II” is a striking photorealist la...

Kobi Raz (Israeli, born 1959) "Untitled" 2024 Oil paint, canvas, stretcher bars The artist signed the bottom left and the back of the painting. Kobi Raz explores the expressive powe...

Steven H. Rehfeld (American, born 1954) "Yellow Vase" 2015 Oil paint, canvas, stretcher bars The artist signed the back of the painting. “Yellow Vase” by Steven H. Rehfeld reimagine...

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...

Gestural Abstract Composition with Orange and Blue by Ellis Hopkins (American, b. 1952). This large scale composition features bold, gestural linework and brushstrokes which intera...

Rizaldy Celi Jr. (American, Filipino-Vietnamese, born 1983) "When She Was Around" 2025 Oil Paint, Pigment, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the...

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...

Annieo Klaas Oak (Tissue) 2024 Oil on Canvas 30 x 30 inches (76.2 x 76.2 cm) Signed lower right COA provided *On stretcher frame - gallery wrapped - ready to hang Annieo Klaas sees...

A Slice of Sunrise - Minimalist Contemporary Vertical Landscape Gorgeous vertical sunrise by unknown artist "R. Koster" (20th Century). The artist ...

Masri Hayssam (Lebanese, born 1965) "Verdure in Mist" 2021 Oil paint, Acrylic paint, Mixed Media, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom right and the back of the painti...

Wonderful mid-century modern tonal painting of Tiburon Wharf and Fisherman by Albert Anderson Clymer (American, b. 1942), 1970. Signed and dated "A. Clymer 1970" lower edge. Displaye...

Robert Azensky Fine Art is proud to offer this large-scale abstracted vanitas with goldfish, table, candle and skull by Bay Area artist Michael Pauker (American, b.1957). Unsigned, ...

Abstract Composition with Viridian Square by Ellis Hopkins (American, b. 1952). This abstract composition features bold brushstrokes and highly contrasting colors. A large blue sha...

Early 20th Century Original Still Life Oil Painting Titled "Fish and Brass" in Style of William Merritt Chase Moody and atmospheric, this still life painting by unknown artist. Titl...

Bay Area Figurative Nude Study - Oil On Canvas Bay area figurative male nude study by unknown artist named Sumrall (american, 20th C). A male figure poses nude, facing to the left o...

Portrait of a young boy and his dog in oil pastel on paper on linen by Maurice B. Rosenbaum (American, 1868-1942) An American portrait painter form New York. Notable paintings includ...

Berkeley Hills Geometric Abstract in Oil on Canvas Geometric abstract by notable Modernist artist Jonathan Taylor (American, b. 1968). Rectangular forms of various colors - includin...

Vintage Original Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting -- The Fisher King by Eileen Rogoff Inspired by Arthurian legend's of Perceval and the Fisher King who's the last in a long line...

Serene depiction of a barn at the end of a driveway by Claude Wolf (American, 19th/20th C). Several trees cast strong blue-tinted shadows, creating lovely patterns on the ground and ...

"Entering the Bus" Expressionist Figurative Composition Original Oil on Canvas Dynamic figurative composition by Bay area Figural, Abstract expressionist and notable Burning Man artist Jakob Bokulich (American, b. 1974). Several figures are crowded together, some of which are nude. Others are wearing typical clothing, and appear to be going out their daily lives. The expressive, slightly distorted faces and close placement of the figures is reminiscent of some of Francisco Goya's paintings. Titled, dated, and signed on verso: "Entering the Bus" May, 1992 Jake Bokulich No frame, but the artist has affixed black tape to the edges. Jakob Bokulich (1974, Santa Cruz, CA) is a self-trained, multi-disciplinary artist known for his paintings and kinetic sculptures. His work is in the collection of the Croatian Embassy in Paris, and he was awarded an Honorarium grant in 2018 by Burning Man for his 21 foot-tall sculpture "Big Pollinator," which was years in the making and involved the work of over 100 volunteers. The son of an auto mechanic, Bokulich began painting at age 12 after a house fire left his family homeless and he stayed temporarily with a local landscape painter. At 17 he left home for Europe - his art education was living in art squats and artist communities, and immersing himself in the museums and galleries of Europe. Drawing inspiration from living in a war zone in Croatia between 1993-1995, he exhibited in galleries in Paris, Saint-Tropez, Chamonix, and Split, Croatia. Transitioning back to the U.S, the artist helped build artist communities in San Francisco and Oakland, being deeply involved in spaces such as Cellspace, The Artship, and The Creamery. In this phase of his practice, Bokulich explored performance and ritual, co-writing and performing in the film Hysteria by Antero Alli. This prompted his stay in LA working in film and set design. In 2015 the seasoned and well rounded artist moved to New York City to return to a studio practice, now informed by his experiences in ritual, meditation, and unconventional self exploration. Bokulich’s work reinforces modes of seeing in a world where the senses have become neglected. Solo Exhibits MICHELE MACK GALLERY New York, 2021 THIRTY SIX GALLERY Beacon, New York, 2020 ARTSHIP Oakland, 2003 LIGHT San Francisco, 2001 LE LION d'OR Chamonix, France, 1994 CROATIAN EMBASSY IN PARIS Paris, 1994 MICHAEL ANGELO GALLERY Santa Cruz, 1994 GALERIE DANS LE KIOSQUE FLOTTANT Paris, 1993 GALERIJA PORTA AUREA Split, Croatia, 1993 LAVOIR PUBLIC VASSEROT Saint-Tropez, France, 1993 Selected Group Exhibits CHASE CONTEMPORARY New York, 2022 SOTHEBY'S New York, 2021 ART MIAMI/CONTEXT (Elizabeth Clement...

Frida Willis (Swedish, born 1971) "Rollie with Angels" 2021 Oil paint on canvas, stretcher bars The artist signed the bottom right and the back of the painting. "Rollie with the Ang...

Rizaldy Celi Jr. (American, Filipino-Vietnamese, born 1983) "Undeniable" 2024 Oil paint, Varnish, Canvas, Stretcher bars The artist signed the back of the painting. "Undeniable" by ...

Big Sur Sunset - Landscape Diptych in Oil on Canvas Big Sur coastal landscape by Erica Brooks (American, 20th Century). This expressive diptych captures a vibrant sunset over Big Su...

Lee Cox (American, born 1941) "Moulin Rouge" 2025 Acrylic Paint, Pencil, Mixed Media, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom right of the painting. In “Moulin Rouge,” L...

Kobi Raz (Israeli, born 1959) "Slice of Heaven No. 2" 2024 Oil paint, canvas, stretcher bars The artist signed the bottom left of the painting. “Slice of Heaven No. 2” captures the ...

Kobi Raz (Israeli, born 1959) "Untitled" 2022 Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom right of the painting. Kobi Raz employs a soft palette dominated by blue...

Saturated, intimate depiction of sharing a bed with a partner by Narcissus Robert Quagliata (Italian-American, b. 1942). While four fingers dominate the composition, the focus of the...

"Cascade" Abstract Expressionist Original Acrylic on Canvas Textured abstract composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). Blended colors and media...

Abstract Geometric Composition in Green, Blue, White, and Purple - Acrylic on Canvas Bold abstract composition by Robert William Hinds (American, b. 1926). The central shape in this...