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Cor de Gavere
1930's Japanese Iris Bonsai Still Life

1930

$780
£592.43
€684.45
CA$1,093.20
A$1,223.49
CHF 638.57
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A beautiful watercolor still life of Japanese Iris bonsai by longtime Santa Cruz, CA resident Cordelia de Gavere, c.1930's. Signed "Cor de Gavere" lower right. Unframed. Image, 18"H x 16"L. Cordelia de Gavere was born in Java, became orphaned at age six, and then raised by an aunt and uncle in north Holland. From an early age, she showed interest in drawing and painting. At the age of 30, she began studies at the Royal Academy of the Hague, and devoted herself wholly to her art. At the age of 43, she moved to Santa Cruz, CA with her friend Wilhelmina Von Tonningen, whose brother lived in the area. From this time on, Cor was a prolific painter and found a warm, welcoming community among the Dutch expats living in the area. Cor was one of three women who were the foundation of the Santa Cruz Art League from the 1920s through the 1940s. While visiting family in Holland in 1955, Cor died peacefully. Biography information taken from Santa Cruz Public Library publication "Cor de Gavere: Paintings and Drawings."
  • Creator:
    Cor de Gavere (1877 - 1955, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1930
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.25 in (43.82 cm)Width: 13.38 in (33.99 cm)Depth: 0.07 in (1.78 mm)
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  • Condition:
    Some age toning and a minor tear on center lower edge.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: JT-D-D48611stDibs: LU5421356623

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