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Honora BergMid Century Abstract Expressionist Painting -- San Francisco Shore BirdsCirca 1945
Circa 1945
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Mid Century Abstract Expressionist Painting of San Francisco Bay Shorebirds at Surf's Edge
1950's abstract expressionist painting of shorebirds at water's edge by San Francisco artist Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985). Western Gulls and Sanderlings are captured in this painting flying, frolicking and searching for food in the sand at the water's edge. The black outlines of the birds and abstracted water and sand are classic features in abstract expressionist art.
Unsigned; Acquired as part of collection of the artist's work.
Condition: Good; Japanese rice paper shows edge wear consistent with use and age.
Unframed: 18"H x 23.25"W
Optional: We can provide a new white acid free mat if so desired.
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.
Provenance: We acquired this piece as part of a larger collection from the art dealer whom purchased the entirety of the Honora Berg Estate.
- Creator:Honora Berg (1897 - 1985, American)
- Creation Year:Circa 1945
- Dimensions:Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 23.24 in (59.03 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.26 mm)
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- Framing:Framing Options Available
- Condition:Japanese rice paper shows edge wear consistent with use and age. Natural rippling and variation in paper. Edges that were deemed fragile were reinforced with conservator's tape. New white acid free mat is available if so desired.
- Gallery Location:Soquel, CA
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Honora Berg
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.
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