Sven Birger Sandzen

Aspens, Logan Canyon, Utah

1927

This original vintage oil painting by Colorado artist John E. Thompson captures the grandeur of New York City's historic High Bridge, spanning the Harlem River. Created in 1924, the painting beautifully showcases the architectural elegance of this landmark, which continues to stand as a testament to the city's engineering legacy. The artist’s skillful use of oil on canvas brings the scene to life, with rich textures and a dynamic composition that highlights the bridge's striking features. The artwork is signed and dated by Thompson in the lower right corner, adding authenticity to this exceptional piece. It is presented in a custom vintage frame, enhancing its historical charm. This rare painting offers a glimpse into early 20th-century New York, making it a valuable addition for collectors of vintage American art, New York City history, and iconic landmarks. About the Artist: John Thompson, a pivotal figure in the development of Colorado’s modern art movement, left an enduring legacy as both an artist and educator. Though not widely known nationally, his deep influence on the regional art scene earned him the title "Dean of Colorado Artists." Over a career spanning more than thirty years, Thompson’s commitment to artistic excellence helped introduce modernism to Colorado, inspiring a new appreciation for diverse forms of expression. Thompson's formal education began at the Art Students League of Buffalo and continued in New York City, where he studied with prominent artists. His time in Europe was a turning point in his development as he immersed himself in both academic and modernist traditions, particularly influenced by the work of Cézanne. After settling in Colorado in 1914, he quickly made his mark on the local art community, infusing it with the avant-garde principles he had embraced abroad. His mentorship extended to students of Polish heritage in Buffalo—Józef Bakoś, Alexander Korda, and Walter Mruk—who followed him to Denver after his move in 1917. Bakoś and Mruk would later become founding members of Los Cinco Pintores...

This evocative oil on canvas painting by renowned American landscape artist Charles Partridge Adams (1858–1942) beautifully captures a glowing sunset along Colorado's majestic Front Range. Rendered in a refined Tonalist style, the work features tall, mature trees bathed in soft hues of green, amber, gold, and rust, evoking the serene transition of day into evening in the Western landscape. Although unsigned, this work is accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the artist’s estate, ensuring provenance and collector confidence. The painting is presented in a vintage gold frame, enhancing its timeless appeal. Framed dimensions measure 18 ½ x 26 ¼ inches; the canvas itself measures 16 x 24 inches. This piece reflects Adams’s signature ability to translate the quiet drama of nature into rich, atmospheric compositions. A fine addition to any collection of American Western art, Tonalism, or early 20th-century landscape painting. About the Artist: Charles Partridge Adams (1858–1942) was one of Colorado’s most celebrated landscape painters and a prominent figure in the American West’s early art scene. Born in Franklin, Massachusetts, Adams relocated to Denver in 1876. He received his only formal training from Helen Chain, a student of George Inness, who introduced him to influential artists such as Alexander Phimister Proctor...

A fine impressionist coastal oil painting of Provincetown, MA by American impressionist artist Henry Rya MacGinnis (1874-1962). MacGinnis was born in Indiana and began his art studies under the Hoosier artists...

Wonderful winter landscape of snow barns by Robert F. McFarren (American, 1917-1997). Signed "McFarren" lower right. Presented in a rustic giltwood frame. Image, 6"H x 12"L. McFarren arrived in Orange County, CA in the 1920s and grew up on an orange ranch. As a child he watched his mother paint and later learned to paint through his observation. He was self-taught. He lived in Corona Del Mar...