Stretcher Bars Paintings

Striking Fauvist portrait with a vibrant, high voltage color palette, featuring a green woman with red hair by Sydney Helfman (American, 1926-2010). Aut...

Drips and Flowers - Contemporary Floral Composition in Acrylic on Canvas This mixed-media work layers detailed black-and-white floral linework over a structured geometric background...

Turn of 20th Century Spanish-American War Coast Guard Cutter with Cannons Original Oil Painting A fine example of maritime ship portraiture oil painting of a Coast Guard Cutter with cannons under sails during the Spanish American War by renowned Nautical British/American painter Captain William Lindsay Challoner (British/American 1852-1901), 1901. Auction values Luminous and striking painting with seaman unfurling sails heading into rough waters. Challoner served as captain of a naval vessel (Coast Guard Cutter) during the Spanish-American War. Here he is depicted on the deck of the ship while seamen scramble aloft on the rigging during a gale. The captain stands tall before the cannons at the ready to fend off intruders. His paintings are rare and highly prized by museums and Nautical collectors alike. Signed: Lower right corner "W. Challoner" Not framed Dated: "1910" Provenance: A local Monterey Bay area estate find. Condition: Professionally restored (conservation report available) Image size: 27.75"H x 47.38"W William Lindsay Challoner lived the peripatetic life of a mariner, spending much of his time at sea, and in ports such as New Orleans and San Francisco, California. He was born in Bedminster, England, and attended the York Naval Academy. In 1880, Challoner married Mary Cadogan. That same year, the couple immigrated to Argentina and then New Orleans. They had one son, William Lindsay Challoner, Jr. Lloyd’s Lists record Challoner as master aboard J.P. Macheca, a “Clipper Schooner” running bananas from Jamaica during the mid-1880s. The clipper also raced at the Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans. As is often the case, Challoner’s middle name is misspelled as “Lindsey” in J.P. Macheca & Co. records. He is also said to have served as captain for vessels in the Morgan Line. Painting was at first an avocation for Challoner, but his draftsmanship and handling of paint suggest academic training. He may also have learned to make precise topographical drawings at the York Naval Academy. Many of his ship portraits are in the English tradition, notably followers of Samuel Walker, a leading English maritime artist in the 1850s. Like his Liverpool counterparts, Challoner used receding linear and atmospheric perspective to focus on the crisp portraits of specific ships. At their best, his canvases are highly finished, a style that imitates the Venetian tradition of topographical city views associated with Giovanni Antonio Canal, also known as Canaletto. However, Challoner’s restrained bravura paint handling also may bear witness to the influence of the French Impressionists. Challoner seems to have arrived in New Orleans about 1880. He advertised in the press and exhibited at the Creole Art Gallery and Grunewald’s Music Store in New Orleans. In 1887, Challoner moved to San Francisco, where he exhibited his maritime scenes at the Mechanic’s Institute and became a U.S. citizen. He may have been back in New Orleans after 1891, and served as captain of a naval vessel during the Spanish-American War. His art clients tended to be men involved in the shipping industry—ship owners and commission merchants, along with professional clubs and maritime benevolent societies. Challoner’s principal competition in New Orleans was August Norieri, a talented ship portraitist and painter of marines. While Norieri lived hand-to-mouth, Challoner drew a handsome salary working as a ship captain, presumably until shortly before his death at the age of 49. Securing the commission for painting the newly founded New Orleans Yacht Club suggests that Challoner was held in higher regard as an artist than Norieri. The two artists together met the market demand for ship portraiture and marine views in the port city, as had Edward Arnold and James Guy...

Gestural Abstract Composition with Orange and Blue by Ellis Hopkins (American, b. 1952). This large scale composition features bold, gestural linework and brushstrokes which intera...

Tina Bluefield (American, born 1945) "Tinder I (Cinnamon)" 2024 Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom left and the back of the artwork. "Tinder I (Cinnamon)...

Wonderful mid-century modern tonal painting of Tiburon Wharf and Fisherman by Albert Anderson Clymer (American, b. 1942), 1970. Signed and dated "A. Clymer 1970" lower edge. Displaye...

Can you see me? Portrait of the famous icon, Rock'n'roll Jimi Hendrix Technique: oil, acrylics and ink on canvas 80x80cm ■■ 31,5x31,5 inch ⏩》R E A D Y -- T O -- H A N G《⏪ 🟢 →...

Johannes Frederik van Slogteren (1904-1991) was born in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, where he lived for many years. His art teacher in primary school already noticed his talent and u...

Sveta Hessler (Russian, born 1973) "Good Vibes Only" 2024 Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom right and back of the painting. Sveta Hessler's piece is an ...

Tina Bluefield (American, born 1945) "Tall Story" 2023 Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom left and the back of the painting. "Tall Story" is a serene exp...

Title: Starry starry night Portrait, Painting, Abstract, Intense, Muse, Contemporary, Invest, Van Gogh STARRY NIGHT - Van Gogh's Muse? This soulful artwork reflecting Van Gogh's S...

Masri Hayssam (Lebanese-Italian, born 1965) "Untitled" 2025 Oil Paint, Acrylic Paint, Mixed Media, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom left and the back of the painti...

"WHY NOT?", Contemporary Rainbow Abstract Expressionist Composition Vividly colored rainbow explosion abstract expressionist composition by Aromas, California, Monterey Bay Area abs...

Masri Hayssam (Lebanese, Italian, born 1965) "Untitled" 2022 Oil Paint, Acrylic Paint, Mixed Media, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom left and back of the painting....

Gorgeous mid-century Pacific seascape of brilliant blue waves breaking on shallow rocks by Ruth Kjos Berg (American, 20th century), circa 1960s. You can feel the intense energy comin...

Robert Azensky Fine Art is proud to offer this large-scale abstracted vanitas with goldfish, table, candle and skull by Bay Area artist Michael Pauker (American, b.1957). Unsigned, ...

Lesley Anne Spowart (American, born 1957) "5 Orange Trees" 2016 Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom left and back of the painting. Lesley Anne Spowart’s "...

Topographic IV - Abstract Composition in Acrylic on Canvas Colorful, flowing abstract composition by Cassandra Jacobs (American, b. 1964). This piece has bold, swirling colors, segm...

Lesley Anne Spowart (American, born 1957) "Sunrise Sunset Mosaic" 2025 Acrylic paint, oil stick, and mixed media on canvas, stretcher bars Signed by the artist at the bottom left and...

Kobi Raz (Israeli, born 1959) "The Pasture" 2020 Oil paint on canvas, stretcher bars The artist signed the bottom left of the painting. “The Pasture” showcases Kobi Raz’s gift for d...

Gorgeous home overlooking the desert by Barbara Wilson (American, 20th Century). From a collection of her works, unsigned and unframed. Image size, 20"H x 16"L.

Kristy Chettle (American, born 1968) "Red Barn on the Ridge" 2024 Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. In “Red Barn on the Ridge,” Kristy Ch...

Title: Balance Statement Flow Abstract Extra Large Gold Contrast Minimalist Poetry "BALANCE is part of the series Expressions Too, that connects to the earth, ocean and sky... Life...

Large Scale Neo-Expressionist Composition in Oil on Canvas Bright, dynamic composition by an unknown artist (20th Century). Shapes and colors swirl around each other, creating depth...

Masri Hayssam (Lebanese-Italian, born 1965) "Untitled" 2025 Oil Paint, Acrylic Paint, Mixed Media, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom right and back of the painting....

Masri Hayssam (Lebanese, born 1965) "By the Sea" 2023 Oil Paint, Acrylic Paint, Mixed Media, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom right of the painting. "By the Sea" ...

Maura Petersen (American, born 1956) "Figure on Couch" 2022 Acrylic paint, Canvas, Stretcher bars The artist signed the bottom right of the painting. "Figure on Couch" by Maura Pete...

Serene depiction of a barn at the end of a driveway by Claude Wolf (American, 19th/20th C). Several trees cast strong blue-tinted shadows, creating lovely patterns on the ground and ...

Glass River - Abstract Wall Sculpture with Cloth and Glass Abstract wall sculptures by Cassandra Jacobs (American, b. 1964). This piece features an intriguing interplay of materials...

Topographic III - Abstract Composition in Acrylic on Canvas Colorful, flowing abstract composition by Cassandra Jacobs (American, b. 1964). This piece has bold, swirling colors, seg...

Steven H. Rehfeld (American, born 1954) "Unfinished Union" 2022 Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars, Wire The artist signed the back of the painting. This large-scale painting by Stev...

Surrealist Garden - Vertical Psychedelic Still Life in Acrylic on Canvas Vibrant, playful composition by Marilyn Collins (American, 20h Century). Several striped, spherical objects ...

The Serpent - Aboriginal Dot Painting in Acrylic on Canvas Bold dot painting with a snake by Aboriginal Australian artist Geoffrey "Pirup" Woods (Abor...

Kobi Raz (Israeli, born 1959) "Perception" 2022 Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom left and the back of the painting. 'Perception' by Kobi Raz is a compe...

Susan Kiefer Persephone's Choice Oil on Canvas Year: 2019 Size: 40x30x1.35in Signed, dated and inscribed by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1659 Nude Persephone in sunglasses sitting...

Steven H. Rehfeld (American, born 1954) "What Remains" 2022 Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. In "What Remains", Steven H. Rehfeld constr...

Kobi Raz (Israeli, born 1959) "The Golden Path" 2024 Oil paint, canvas, stretcher bars The artist signed the bottom left of the painting. “The Golden Path” is a stunning example of ...

Bay Area Figurative Nude Study - Oil On Canvas Bay area figurative male nude study by unknown artist named Sumrall (american, 20th C). A male figure poses nude, facing to the left o...

A Slice of Sunrise - Minimalist Contemporary Vertical Landscape Gorgeous vertical sunrise by unknown artist "R. Koster" (20th Century). The artist ...

"Hey Did We Scratch?" - Abstract Expressionist Composition Detailed and layered composition by Leroy W. Parker (American, 1941). This piece is divided into a checkerboard, with a variety of overlaid patterns and textures. There are several types of handmade paper applied to the canvas, likely made by Parker himself. Signed "Leroy Wheeler Parker" in the lower right corner. "#1" and an up arrow are written on verso. Tag on verso with artist info, title, media, and date. No frame, but the edges of the canvas are painted for a frame-less display. Leroy W. Parker (American, b. 1941) is an artist from Oklahoma who now resides in Lafayette, California. Parker earned his BFA in painting from the California College of Arts and Crafts in 1966, and then went on to earn his MFA in 1968 from the same institution. He is a Professor of Art at San Jose State University. He has taught classes in fine arts, life drawing, ceramics, paper making (which he instituted in 1984), and sculpture since 1969. Parker has also served on the State Art Commission for sculptural grants. One of his pieces is held in the San Jose Museum of Art. Selected Exhibitions: Drawings and Paintings - ACCI Gallery, Berkeley, CA - 1974 “Artistry in Clay” - Forge Patio Art Gallery, Lafayette, CA - 1980 “A Most Elegant Show” - Sunshine Art Gallery, Fair Oaks, CA - 1982 “Flora” - Harcourts Contemporary, San Francisco, CA - 1983 Idea Gallery, Sacramento, CA - 1985 “Multi-Media Man” - Sacramento Center for Textile Arts, Sacramento, CA - 1994 “The Art of the Family” - Works Gallery, San Jose, CA - 1999 Artist’s Statement: I was born in Eagletown, Oklahoma to Southern Baptist parents, and my father was a preacher. We were two boys and six girls in the family. The most mundane things were magical and special to me. I liked to draw, color, make things, and plant things. I loved the woods and the earth, and watching storms with thunder and lightning. We moved from Oklahoma when I was 11. In the late 1950s, I attended Oakland Technical High School where I met artist Sam Richardson...

Gail Lehman (American, born 1950) 'Orange' 2022 Acrylic paint, gesso, canvas, stretcher bars The artist signed the bottom right of the painting. Against a serene backdrop of gentle ...

Nan Van Ryzin (American, born 1952) "Strong Passion" 2020 Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. "Strong Passion" is a monumental 76” x 96” ab...

Helen Steele (German, 1961-2022) 'Sundown' 2010 Mixed Media, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. "Sundown", a 36" x 36" mixed media canvas by Helen St...

Berkeley Hills Geometric Abstract in Oil on Canvas Geometric abstract by notable Modernist artist Jonathan Taylor (American, b. 1968). Rectangular forms of various colors - includin...

Black, White and Yellow - Abstract Expressionist Assemblage in Acrylic on Canvas Bold sculptural composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). This ...

Portrait PachaMama Glósóli X Emotional intensity, expressive portrait _ closeup of a woman. Structural analysis: Closeup portrait of a woman. The eyes are the focal point of the ar...

Kobi Raz (Israeli, born 1959) "The Birds and The Bees" 2023 Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom left of the painting. "The Birds and The Bees" by Kobi Raz...

This portrait is a powerful display of emotions and psychological depth, blending raw intensity with vibrant colors. The face in the painting stares directly at the viewer, with a mi...

Portrait of a young boy and his dog in oil pastel on paper on linen by Maurice B. Rosenbaum (American, 1868-1942) An American portrait painter form New York. Notable paintings includ...

Kobi Raz (Israeli, born 1959) "Ocean Breeze" 2024 Oil paint, canvas, stretcher bars The artist signed the bottom left of the painting. “Ocean Breeze” captures the serenity and energ...

Shana Wilson (Canadian, born 1966) "Seated Young Man" 2015 Oil paint on cradled wood board The artist signed the back of the painting. About the Artist: Shana Wilson, born in Edmont...

Kobi Raz (Israeli, born 1959) "Untitled" 2024 Oil paint, canvas, stretcher bars The artist signed the bottom left and the back of the painting. Kobi Raz explores the expressive powe...

A Dandy Time Was Had an interior Figural Scene by Walter Dendy Sadler 1880s Jovial evening of wine and good cheer by Walter Dendy Sadler (1854 - 19...

"Entering the Bus" Expressionist Figurative Composition Original Oil on Canvas Dynamic figurative composition by Bay area Figural, Abstract expressionist and notable Burning Man artist Jakob Bokulich (American, b. 1974). Several figures are crowded together, some of which are nude. Others are wearing typical clothing, and appear to be going out their daily lives. The expressive, slightly distorted faces and close placement of the figures is reminiscent of some of Francisco Goya's paintings. Titled, dated, and signed on verso: "Entering the Bus" May, 1992 Jake Bokulich No frame, but the artist has affixed black tape to the edges. Jakob Bokulich (1974, Santa Cruz, CA) is a self-trained, multi-disciplinary artist known for his paintings and kinetic sculptures. His work is in the collection of the Croatian Embassy in Paris, and he was awarded an Honorarium grant in 2018 by Burning Man for his 21 foot-tall sculpture "Big Pollinator," which was years in the making and involved the work of over 100 volunteers. The son of an auto mechanic, Bokulich began painting at age 12 after a house fire left his family homeless and he stayed temporarily with a local landscape painter. At 17 he left home for Europe - his art education was living in art squats and artist communities, and immersing himself in the museums and galleries of Europe. Drawing inspiration from living in a war zone in Croatia between 1993-1995, he exhibited in galleries in Paris, Saint-Tropez, Chamonix, and Split, Croatia. Transitioning back to the U.S, the artist helped build artist communities in San Francisco and Oakland, being deeply involved in spaces such as Cellspace, The Artship, and The Creamery. In this phase of his practice, Bokulich explored performance and ritual, co-writing and performing in the film Hysteria by Antero Alli. This prompted his stay in LA working in film and set design. In 2015 the seasoned and well rounded artist moved to New York City to return to a studio practice, now informed by his experiences in ritual, meditation, and unconventional self exploration. Bokulich’s work reinforces modes of seeing in a world where the senses have become neglected. Solo Exhibits MICHELE MACK GALLERY New York, 2021 THIRTY SIX GALLERY Beacon, New York, 2020 ARTSHIP Oakland, 2003 LIGHT San Francisco, 2001 LE LION d'OR Chamonix, France, 1994 CROATIAN EMBASSY IN PARIS Paris, 1994 MICHAEL ANGELO GALLERY Santa Cruz, 1994 GALERIE DANS LE KIOSQUE FLOTTANT Paris, 1993 GALERIJA PORTA AUREA Split, Croatia, 1993 LAVOIR PUBLIC VASSEROT Saint-Tropez, France, 1993 Selected Group Exhibits CHASE CONTEMPORARY New York, 2022 SOTHEBY'S New York, 2021 ART MIAMI/CONTEXT (Elizabeth Clement...

Steven H. Rehfeld (American, born 1954) 'The Man of the Mountains' 1993 Oil paint, Canvas, Stretcher bars The artist signed the back of the painting. Steven H. Rehfeld's 'The Man of...

Kobi Raz (Israeli, born 1959) "Meditation" 2025 Oil paint, canvas, stretcher bars The artist signed the bottom left of the painting. “Meditation” embodies a quiet balance between sp...

Ted Hinrichs Discovering Red Acrylic on Canvas Year: 2025 Size: 20 x 16 x 0.75 inches (50.8 x 40.64 x 1.9 cm) Signed by hand COA provided *On Stretcher Frame (Painted Edges), ready ...

Love in the Spring at Big Sur California original Acrylic on Canvas Blossoms and flowers with Love (written on painting) and a spring mélange is a creation by Judith W Winslow (Amer...

PS 251 Beauty and the Beast The painting features a young woman with striking, vivid features and deep blue hair, holding a small black and tan dachshund. The background is composed...

La dernière danse des tournesols - The last dance of Sunflowers In this evocative mixed-media composition, it brings to life a haunting yet tender portrayal of a solitary young woman...