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Honora Berg
Bay Area Abstract Expressionist Standing Nude from Behind in Oil on Cardboard

Mid 20th Century

About the Item

Bay Area Expressionist Standing Nude from Behind in Oil on Cardboard Standing nude woman from behind by Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985). Bold depiction of a nude woman with dark hair. The model is rendered in dark greys, with multicolored highlights of green, red, blue, and white. She is standing with her hands on her hips, facing away from the viewer. Initialed and numbered on verso "HB 124" (for Larry Miller Fine Art inventory of Honora Berg Estate pieces) Unframed. 24"H x 19"W Provenance: Estate of Honora Berg, David Carson Gallery, Larry Miller Fine Art, Estate of Larry Miller, Robert Azensky Fine Art. From the estate of Larry Miller (1958-2003). Larry was a specialist in bay area abstract artists and purchased numerous bay area artists estates. 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:
    Mid 20th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 0.13 in (3.31 mm)
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  • Condition:
    Very good. Some slight corner wear retouched. Professionally cleaned and treated with UV-resistant varnish.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DBH87841stDibs: LU54212992892
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