Bay Area Paintings

Emerson devoted the rest of his life to painting landscapes and promoting broader knowledge of Bay Area natural history.

Gorgeous colors in this abstract of the sunrise on the bay by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999), a modernist of urban and coastal views and geometric painting. Signed on verso. From a...

A substantial, semi-abstract, oil seascape showing a view of a tidepool and surf pounding on coastal rocks. Signed lower left, 'B. Polach' for Barbara Polach (American, 1926-2009),...

Bay Area Expressionist Standing Nude Standing nude woman by Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985). Bold depiction of a nude woman with dark hair. The model is rendered in dark greys, w...

Large Scale Bay Area Figurative Inspired -- The Young Trumpet Player Compelling Bay Area Figurative Movement inspired painting of a young trumpet player, circa 1990.

Mid Century Bay Area Abstract Expressionist Figurative - Summer Scene by Honora Berg Compelling figurative of two teenagers sitting on dock in a summer coming-of-age scene by Honora...

An oil study of a man shown vigorously drying his hair with a towel. Signed lower left, 'Termeh' for Termeh Yeghiazarian (Iranian-American, 1959-2022) and dated 1994. Additionally si...

Monochrome Bay Area Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Paper San Francisco Bay area abstract expressionist composition by Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985). Although t...

Wonderful Bay Area Figurative nude of woman with baskets and hat reclining on bed. By an anonymous bay area artist signed initial "M 91" lower right corner. On verso, location "Palo ...

Signed, verso, on stretcher bar, 'Renee Harwin' (Austrian-American, born 1924) and painted circa 2000. A substantial, Post-Painterly abstract comprising hard-edged, geometric forms ...

Initialed lower left, 'M.S.' for Martin Snipper (American, 1914-2009) and dated 1952. Additionally signed, verso, 'Martin Snipper' and dated on stretcher bar. Artist photo courtesy ...

Post War Bay Area Figurative - Original Watercolor Painting Three Horses on a Rolling Hill, Signed Vibrant watercolor of three horses in the Bay Area rolling hills with California P...

Canvas size: 20"H x 24"W The Bay Area Figurative movement was the application of an Abstract Expressionist technique to realistic subject matter and was a style of painting prevale...

Signed lower right, 'DMc', for Douglas McCellan (American, 1921-2016) and painted circa 1975. Additionally signed, verso, titled, 'Still Life' and bearing old rental reference label....

Post War Bay Area Figurative - Original Watercolor Painting "Beach Day" Vibrant watercolor of three figures on the beach by Turkish-American artist Ömer Şahingil (Turkish/American,...

Created in the mid 1970s by California artist Raymond Howell (1927–2002), “Chinese Dim Sum Feast,” depicts diners being served in a Chinese restaurant, an example of his oeuvre of th...

The New York Academy of Art, New York, NY In Support of Contemporary Bay Area Artists / One Market Plaza, S.F., CA 1991: The Landscape in 20th-Century American Art: Sele...

Signed, verso, 'D Robert A Watson' for David R. A. Watson (American, born 1950), dated 2021 and titled, 'Abstract #5'. "Born in Southern California, I was first introduced to the ...

Fantastic figurative abstract color field painting by Northern California artist Arthur Krakower (American 1921-2009). C. 2008. Monogram "AJK 08" lower right corner. Unframed. Arth...

Signed lower right, 'Canete' for Robert Canete (American, born 1948) and painted circa 2000. This Carmel artist studied with Vincent Rascon in the 1960's and later with Dwight Mille...

Signed lower right, "Cucaro" for Pascal Cucaro (American, 1915-2003). An icon of the Beat years in San Francisco's North Beach, Pascal Cucaro was the winner of numerous medals and a...

Signed upper left, 'Michael Bradley' for Michael Thorn Bradley (American, 1944-2015) and dated 1986. Previously with: Gump's Gallery, San Francisco (from label verso). We are please...

Signed lower right, 'Cathcart' for Marjorie Cathcart (American, 1918-2014) and painted circa 1965. Additionally signed, verso, and titled, 'Alpine Landscape'. Marjorie Cathcart firs...

Signed lower right, "Eral" for Eral Leek (American, 20th century) and dated 1962. A substantial, mid-century oil abstract comprising bold, overlapping rectangular compositional elem...

A successful painter of the Northern California coast, Wilson sold his work throughout the San Francisco Bay Area where it is held in numerous private and public collections.

Signed center right, 'Ide' for Tom Ide (Canadian-American, 1919-1996) and dated 1965. Exhibited: Maxwell Galleries, San Francisco, circa 1965. Ide studied at the Art Institute of Ch...

Bay Area Abstract Expressionist Leaning Nude Standing nude woman by Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985). Bold depiction of a nude woman with dark hair. The model is rendered in light ...

San Francisco Bay area abstract expressionist painting by Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985).

Signed lower right, 'Gren Hayes' (American, born 1932); additionally signed verso twice, titled 'Port of Oakland' on stretcher bar and dated 1976. Inscribed 'Oak. Cathedral Bldg Mura...

San Francisco Beat Generation, Woman Artist, Bay Area Abstraction ----- Signed lower right, 'Savo' for Joan Savo (American, 1918-1992) and dated 1960.

A beautiful mid century figurative landscape study of a nude woman reclining on the shore beside a tree by California artist Genevieve Rogers (American, 1904-1984). Unsigned, but acq...

Large oil by San Francisco artist, Bay Area Abstraction ----- Signed lower right 'Norden' for Frealon Norden Bibbins (American, 1926-2013) and dated 1976.

'Iglesia San Antonio' by Pieter Smoor, 1966. Bay Area Abstraction, Mendocino Art Center, San Diego ---- Signed lower left "Pieter Smoor" and dated 1966. Titled "Iglesia San Antonio...

San Francisco Bay Area Seascape with Ships in Oil on Cardboard Seascape with large ships by Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985). The ocean is shown in saturated colors - teal, yellow,...

The New York Academy of Art, New York, NY In Support of Contemporary Bay Area Artists / One Market Plaza, S.F., CA 1991: The Landscape in 20th-Century American Art: Selections from t...

Signed lower right "Muriel Backman" for Muriel Durgin Backman (American, 1902-1996) and titled verso "The Cool Gray City". An elegant mid-century view of the San Francisco skyline a...

'Biomorphic Abstract, Cobalt & Red' by Donald Roberts, 2012. Bay Area Oil, Rhode Island School of Design ----- Signed lower right, 'Roberts' for Donald Roberts (American, 1923-20...

Signed lower right, 'Dee Brown' (American, 20th century) and painted circa 1995. A massive American School, Constructivist abstract painting comprising geometric and architectural e...

A substantial oil painting of two women shown adjacent and seated and painted in bravura Expressionist style with a subtle and complex palette by an intuitive, bravura hand. Signed...

Bay Area figurative painting of a nude woman looking over her shoulder by Thomas L.

Wonderful mid century Bay Area figurative painting of a reclining nude by Berkeley artist Marjorie Cathcart (American, 1918 - 2014), circa 1964.

Post War Bay Area Figurative - Original Watercolor Painting Three Horses on a Rolling Hill Vibrant watercolor of three redwoods in style of Chiura Obata artist Ömer Şahingil (Turkis...

Signed twice, verso, on stretcher 'Marsha Straus' for Marsha Rogow Strauss (American, 1944-2008) and painted circa 1995. A substantial and vibrant oil abstract comprising massed, ov...

Wonderful Bay Area Movement figurative of a reclining nude women in pastel tints by Warren Edgar Lamm (American, 1937-2017), circa 1960. Signed on verso. Presented in rustic frame. I...

The New York Academy of Art, New York, NY In Support of Contemporary Bay Area Artists / One Market Plaza, S.F., CA 1991: The Landscape in 20th-Century American Art: Selections from t...

The New York Academy of Art, New York, NY In Support of Contemporary Bay Area Artists / One Market Plaza, S.F., CA 1991: The Landscape in 20th-Century American Art: Selections from t...

The New York Academy of Art, New York, NY In Support of Contemporary Bay Area Artists / One Market Plaza, S.F., CA 1991: The Landscape in 20th-Century American Art: Selections from t...

Signed lower left, 'Norden' for Frealon Norden Bibbins (American, 1926-2013) and dated 1976. Inscribed verso, 'Blue Storm', stamped with certification of authenticity and wax seal. ...

Painted by Dora Masters (American, 1913-2003) and painted circa 1960. Stamped verso with certification of authenticity. Dora Masters exhibited widely and with success throughout th...

Bay Area Abstract Expressionist -- Oak Woodlands of San Francisco Golden Gate Park This mid-century painting by Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985) depicts coastal live oaks of Golden...

A lyrical, cabinet-size abstract comprising complex striated and overlapping pastel elements of aqua, chartreuse, saffron and jade applied with alla prima brushwork. Signed lower ri...

Painted by Dora Masters (American, 1913-2003) circa 1960. Stamped verso with certification of authenticity. Acquired from the artist's son. Dora Masters exhibited widely and with su...

A substantial and dynamic, modernist expression of the iconographic subject. Signed lower right, 'Hazard' for Barbara Hazard (American, 1931-2019); additionally signed, verso, titled...

Abstract Expressionist Bay Area Fauvist Oil on Paper Honora Berg Berkeley 1959 San Francisco Bay area abstract expressionist painting by Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985).A brilliant...

Bay Area Abstract Expressionist Fauvist Oil on Paper Honora Berg Berkeley 1959 San Francisco Bay area abstract expressionist painting by Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985).A brilliant...

Mid century nude figure study of a woman seated on the shore of a lake by California artist Genevieve Rogers (American, 1904-1984). Unsigned, but acquired with a collection of her wo...

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 h...

On offer is a colorful landscape that captures an iconic Bay Area landmark, namely the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.

"Rosemary" with Feather Boa - Bay Area Figurative Movement Study Oil on Canvas A dark-haired woman with a feather boa sits propped on a stool surrounded by bright textures and patte...

Portrait of a Woman in Red - Bay Area Figurative School Abstract Expressionist Abstracted portrait of a woman in red by San Francisco artist Heather Speck (American, b. 1978).