Brad Robertson

Four Seasons by Brad Robertson, Vertical Abstract Painting on Canvas

2022

"My torn paper shapes are put together like large remains of sculpture being reassembled. My initial thoughts are on pure shape. The unusual shapes coming together in their raw simpl...

"My torn paper shapes are put together like large remains of sculpture being reassembled. My initial thoughts are on pure shape. The unusual shapes coming together in their raw simpl...

Art has always been an essential element of Annie's being. As a little girl, she was constantly creating art. Whether it was carving shapes out of sticks outside or painting and draw...

Art has always been an essential element of Annie's being. As a little girl, she was constantly creating art. Whether it was carving shapes out of sticks outside or painting and draw...

Texture and depth are very important elements in Christina’s mixed media paintings. In addition to multiple layers of paint, Christina often creates marks with charcoal, pencil and o...

Texture and depth are very important elements in Christina’s mixed media paintings. In addition to multiple layers of paint, Christina often creates marks with charcoal, pencil and o...

Mid Century Textural Color-Field Abstract in Royal Blue-Purple by Peter Witwer A striking mid-century textural color-field abstract in a bold color palette of royal blue-purple by San Francisco artist Peter Witwer (American, 1928-1968). This highly textured mixed media piece, c.1960's, uses a monochromatic palette that is divided into two areas of varying textural depths. The lower part of the canvas verges on sculptural, as the textured surface becomes almost three-dimensional and haunting forms emerge from the abstract purple-blue plane. Unsigned. From a collection of the artist's works. Displayed in a painted wood slate frame. Frame has been painted by the artist and is considered part of the artwork. Linen size: 26"H x 22"W. Framed size: 27"H x 23"W x 1.2"D Unsigned, but was acquired with a collection of the artist's work. Provenance: Without a will and a family that had little interest in his art, nearly all of his possessions and close to 100 paintings were turned over to SF’s Conservators Office. His friend, Albert Richard Lasker, purchased all of Peter’s possessions (including the art) and has taken care of them until this day, always sensing there was something remarkable about the collection. Wanting Peter’s work to finally be seen, Richard came to Lost Art Salon with Peter’s story after reading about the new gallery in a July, 2005 issue of the SF Chronicle. Born George Peter...

1960 Oil on canvas 34 x 50 in. (86.4 x 127 cm) Signed and dated, verso

1974 Acrylic on canvas mounted on board 6 x 13 in. Titled and dated, verso Framed

1981 Magna acrylic on canvas mounted on board 5 7/8 x 15 in. (14.9 x 38.1 cm) Unique Titled and dated, /81 45" x 116" "HOT PURSUIT" on the reverse Framed

1972 Acrylic on canvas 34 x 65 in. (86.4 x 165.1 cm) Signed and dated, verso

1974 Acrylic on canvas mounted on board 7 x 6 in. Titled and dated, verso Framed