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Bertram Spencer
California Farmhouse Landscape in Watercolor on Paper (Two Sided)

1958

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California Farmhouse Landscape in Watercolor on Paper Original watercolor painting of a farmhouse at the top of a hill by Bertram Spencer (American, 1918-1992). A small farmhouse sits at the crest of a hill, surrounded by lush green trees and bushes. A barbed wire fence runs up along the ridge of the hill towards the house. Above the house, dramatic grey clouds swirl up into the sky. Unsigned, but acquired with a collection of the artist's work. Presented in an off white mat. Mat size: 20"H x 26"W Paper size: 13.25"H x 20.13"W Provenance: Purchased as part of larger collection of artist's estate Bertram Spencer (American, 1918-1992) was an artist and art teacher originally from Talent, Oregon. Spencer studied at Pomona and Claremont Colleges, earning his Master’s in Fine Arts. He taught art at Watsonville High School from 1950 until 1972. Spencer founded the Pajaro Valley Artists Group and was best known for renovations to the Santa Cruz Museum in 1963, where he painted extensive murals of Native American History.
  • Creator:
    Bertram Spencer (1918 - 1992, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1958
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 26 in (66.04 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
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  • Condition:
    Very good condition, some normal age toning to paper. Puncture holes in the corners from the artist's tacks.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DBH92271stDibs: LU54214372832

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