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Honora Berg
Bay Area Abstract Expressionist Oil on Illustration Board Honora Berg Berkeley

1959

$1,850
£1,417.80
€1,629.51
CA$2,598.42
A$2,908.11
CHF 1,522.29
MX$35,328.23
NOK 19,329.21
SEK 18,240.42
DKK 12,159.04

About the Item

San Francisco Bay area abstract expressionist painting by Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985). A nocturnal setting adds more interest and dimension. Estate stamp on verso "Estate of Honora Berg-Larry Miller Fine Art" Unframed. 36"H x 30"W. Larry Miller 1958-2003, Larry was a specialist in bay area abstract artists and purchased numerous bay area artists estates. He purchased the entirety of the Honora Berg Estate and we purchased many of those works directly form Larry. Honora Berg, an Abstract Expressionist and Bay Area Figurative School artist, studied at the San Francisco Art Institute with David Park, Elmer Bischoff and James Budd Dixon. Berg's friend Edith Truesdell — David Park's aunt — suggested a move to California in 1951 to study under Park. She exhibited at the 25th Annual Drawing, Print and Sculpture Exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, 1961.
  • Creator:
    Honora Berg (1897 - 1985, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1959
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 0.19 in (4.83 mm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Very good. Old illustration board her late 50s period.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RJA87591stDibs: LU54212939822

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