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Visiting Day -- Mid Century California Figurative Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Charming and bright mid century California figurative landscape with a female figure walking down a
Category

1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

"Annie", Contemporary California Figurative Impressionist Portrait of a Woman
By Wyn Di Stefano
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous contemporary impressionist figurative portrait of Annie, a reclining woman in a one-piece
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Jumpers and the Magic Bus - Contemporary California Figurative Landscape
By Russell Brutsche
Located in Soquel, CA
, California artist Russell Brutsche (American, 20th Century). The "Magic Bus" - a counterculture icon - is
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

'Coat of Many Colors', California Figurative Abstraction, Pacific Art League
By Amanda Danitschek
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
, parchment and ivory background. Born in Delano, California, Amanda Danitschek first studied art and design
Category

2010s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Pencil

'Azure & Sand', California Figurative Abstraction, Pacific Art League, Palo Alto
By Amanda Danitschek
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
, California, Amanda Danitschek first studied art and design at San Jose City College and, subsequently, at
Category

2010s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Pen, Canvas, Paper, Oil, Pencil

Mid Century Santa Cruz, California Figurative Vintage Boardwalk Scene, 1944
Located in Soquel, CA
A lively and detailed mid-1940's vintage boardwalk scene of Santa Cruz, California by California
Category

1940s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache, Paper

House at the Beach, Baja California Figurative Landscape
By David Stephens
Located in Soquel, CA
Colors of tropical waters create a light and breezy mood in this figurative landscape watercolor by
Category

1990s American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Archival Paper

Original California Figurative Abstract Still Life Ink Drawing Joyce Treiman
By Joyce Treiman
Located in Surfside, FL
California Oral History Project for the Archives of American Art.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

India Ink, Paper

Beautiful Blue Eyed Boy Vintage Portrait California Impressionist
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful Blue Eyed Boy Vintage Portrait California Impressionist Wonderful 1940s portrait of young
Category

1940s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Modern Figurative Surrealism Watercolor Painting, Drawing California Artist
By Gary Hansmann
Located in Surfside, FL
California. He is known for abstract, Surrealism figure painting. Gary William Hansmann was born Dec. 4, 1940
Category

1980s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, India Ink, Watercolor

California, surrealist, figurative, landscape, oil on cradled wood panel, 2018
By Thomas John Carlson
Located in Jersey City, NJ
California, surrealist, figurative, landscape, oil on cradled wood panel, 2018
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil

Three Young Men California WPA Figurative Modern Art Gay American Scene 1930s
By Boris Deutsch
Located in New York, NY
Three Young Men California WPA Figurative Modern Art Gay American Scene 1930s An artist on the
Category

1930s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

California
By Justyna Kisielewicz
Located in Burlingame, CA
young woman — in this cast, the artist herself — in California, The figure wears vivid clothing and a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

California
California
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 1 in
Shadow of Light - Nude Figurative Study with a Bottle of California Wine
Located in Soquel, CA
Shadow of Light - Nude Figurative Study with a Bottle of California Wine Abstract expressionist
Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Paper, Watercolor

Surrealist Figurative Aquatint Etching California Modernist Sculptor Artist
By Jack Zajac
Located in Surfside, FL
artist Paul Jenkins. Jack Zajac (born December 13, 1929) is a Californian West Coast artist who has been
Category

1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Surrealist Figurative Aquatint Etching California Modernist Sculptor Artist
By Jack Zajac
Located in Surfside, FL
December 13, 1929) is a Californian West Coast artist who has been concerned with the “Romantic Surrealist
Category

1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Surrealist Figurative Aquatint Etching California Modernist Sculptor Artist
By Jack Zajac
Located in Surfside, FL
December 13, 1929) is a Californian West Coast artist who has been concerned with the “Romantic Surrealist
Category

1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Surrealist Figurative Aquatint Etching California Modernist Sculptor Artist
By Jack Zajac
Located in Surfside, FL
artist Paul Jenkins. Jack Zajac (born December 13, 1929) is a Californian West Coast artist who has been
Category

1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Surrealist Figurative Aquatint Etching California Modernist Sculptor Artist
By Jack Zajac
Located in Surfside, FL
December 13, 1929) is a Californian West Coast artist who has been concerned with the “Romantic Surrealist
Category

1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Surrealist Figurative Aquatint Etching California Modernist Sculptor Artist
By Jack Zajac
Located in Surfside, FL
December 13, 1929) is a Californian West Coast artist who has been concerned with the “Romantic Surrealist
Category

1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Surrealist Figurative Aquatint Etching California Modernist Sculptor Artist
By Jack Zajac
Located in Surfside, FL
December 13, 1929) is a Californian West Coast artist who has been concerned with the “Romantic Surrealist
Category

1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Surrealist Figurative Aquatint Etching California Modernist Sculptor Artist
By Jack Zajac
Located in Surfside, FL
December 13, 1929) is a Californian West Coast artist who has been concerned with the “Romantic Surrealist
Category

1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Princeton, California
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Princeton, California" c.1950 is an oil painting on canvas by noted California
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tolumne, California
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Tolumne, California" c.1950 is an oil painting on canvas by noted California
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Figurative Bronze Sculpture by California Artist Ken Vares, 1968
By Ken Vares
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Figurative Bronze Sculpture by California Artist Ken Vares, 1968. One of a kind signed 1/1
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Palomares Creek, California
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Palomares Creek, California, California" c.1950 is an oil painting on canvas
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Sonoma Fields" napa california inspired
By Chase Langford
Located in Edgartown, MA
draftsmanship. Just as the West Coast Abstract Expressionists (1940 to 1970) found California’s striking
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

'Minotaur Descending', California woman artist
By Vanessa Stafford
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
artist has created an enigmatic and compelling work This California painter and muralist received an
Category

1990s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Handmade Paper

"Tortoise", Joshua Tree, California, 2005
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
Rice Gallery. turtle, tortoise, nature, Joshua Tree, desert, California, CA, animals, Martha Stewart
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

California Gold Town, Small-Scale Vintage Figurative Landscape Watercolor
Located in Soquel, CA
California gold town by R. E. Baker (American, 20th Century). The warm color palette of ruddy terracotta hues
Category

Late 20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Waterco...

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

'Dynamic Figurative', California Post-Impressionist, Ruskin School of Art
By Robert Moesle
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right "Moesle" and painted circa 1975. Gouache and watercolor figurative showing
Category

1970s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, India Ink, Watercolor, Gouache

CALIFORNIA VISTA
By Harold Lukens Doolittle
Located in Santa Monica, CA
HAROLD L. DOOLITTLE (1883 – 1974 CALIFORNIA VISTA, 1923 Aquatint signed and titled in pencil. 8 7
Category

1920s American Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Aquatint

California Cooler
By Rupert Jasen Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rupert Jasen Smith California Cooler, 1988 Screenprint in color HC 2/10 38 x 38 in. Signed and
Category

Late 20th Century Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen

Teal Figurative Abstract
By Daniel David Fuentes
Located in Soquel, CA
Dynamic teal figurative abstract by San Jose, California area artist Daniel David Fuentes (American
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Artist Pose Figurative
By Molly E. Brubaker
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful figurative oil painting by listed California artist Molly E. Brubaker (American, 1922
Category

20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Three Dancers Figurative
By Tom Hamil
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful abstracted figurative gouache painting of three dancers by Tom Hamil (American, b. 1928
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Abstract Expressionist Figurative
By Jacqueline (Jackie) Kirk
Located in Soquel, CA
Evocative figurative in German Expressionist style by Jackie Kirk (American, b. 1929), c. 1980
Category

1980s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Archival Paper, Oil

'Reclining Nude', Bay Area Figurative School, CSFA, San Francisco, California
By Elmer Nelson Bischoff
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
California Press, 2001. A key figure in the California Bay Area abstract and figurative movement following
Category

1960s Post-Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Pen

Figurative Nude Woman
By Coulton Waugh
Located in New York, NY
Cod of 1926 and Newburgh, New York in 1958. His map of California of 1948 was a collaboration with his
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Dreamland - Cheerful Figurative Painting
By Courtney Simone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Southern California native Courtney Simone seamlessly blends her passion for abstract art with the
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Bay Area Figurative Movement, "Waiting For Her Lover" Figurative Abstract
By Arthur Krakower
Located in Soquel, CA
Fantastic figurative abstract color field painting by Northern California artist Arthur Krakower
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Figurative Functional Dish, "Amber"
By Cheryl Tall
Located in San Diego, CA
This is an original ceramic functional dish by Southern California artist, Cheryl Tall. Its
Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Dancers Figurative Abstract, Bay Area Figurative School 1960s
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid-Century Modern Dancers Figurative Abstract, Bay Area Figurative School 1960s A gorgeous and
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Figurative Study In Sausalito by Patricia Gren Hayes Berkeley Figurative School
By Patricia Gren Hayes
Located in Soquel, CA
Figurative Study In Sausalito by Patricia Gren Hayes Berkeley Figurative School Modern painting of
Category

1980s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Looking Away - Figurative Abstract
By Daniel David Fuentes
Located in Soquel, CA
A figurative abstract painting on masonite by San Francisco, California area artist Daniel David
Category

1990s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Figurative Composition ("Ralipomenon Prim")
By Robert Moesle
Located in Soquel, CA
size: 17.5"H x 12.5"W Robert Moesle was born in San Jose, California in 1932. He graduated from San
Category

1960s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Postcard, Pen

Vintage Reclining Nude Figurative
By Patricia Gillfillan
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous oil-on-canvas of a reclining nude female figure by Monterey California-area artist
Category

1980s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Surrealist Figurative painting, "Therapy"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original painting by southern California artist, Kathleen Kane Murrell. Its
Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Blue Chair Figurative
By Patricia Gillfillan
Located in Soquel, CA
). Carmel, California area artist. From a collection of her works. Unsigned. Unframed. Image, 30"H x 30"L.
Category

1980s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Blue Woman - Figurative Abstract
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
, Loran moved to California and began not only painting and continuing his art career, but also took up
Category

1980s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Happy California Prune Farmers - Female Illustrator - Mid Century
Located in Miami, FL
Commercial illustration depicting happy California framers for California Prunes. The work is
Category

1950s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Photography - 20x24" "California Dreamin" (Limited edition) i
By John-Paul Pietrus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We love this fine art photography for its flair, carefree style and retro vibe. John-Paul Pietrus was born in the Philippines and raised in the Midwestern United States. He studied ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

C Print

Photography - 20x24" "California Dreamin" (Limited edition) i
By John-Paul Pietrus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We love this fine art photography for its flair, carefree style and retro vibe. John-Paul Pietrus was born in the Philippines and raised in the Midwestern United States. He studied ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

C Print

Purple Fields - Cheerful Figurative Painting
By Courtney Simone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Southern California native Courtney Simone seamlessly blends her passion for abstract art with the
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Realistic Figurative Painting, "Owl's Serenade"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is an original one of a kind figurative oil painting by southern California artist, Jess Perna
Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sipping Wine - Cheerful Figurative Painting
By Courtney Simone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Southern California native Courtney Simone seamlessly blends her passion for abstract art with the
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Patterned Elegance - Cheerful Figurative Painting
By Courtney Simone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Southern California native Courtney Simone seamlessly blends her passion for abstract art with the
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Colorful Chaos - Cheerful Figurative Painting
By Courtney Simone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Southern California native Courtney Simone seamlessly blends her passion for abstract art with the
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Figurative Functional Dish, "Courtney" 2023
By Cheryl Tall
Located in San Diego, CA
This is an original ceramic functional dish by Southern California artist, Cheryl Tall. Its
Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Realist Figurative Sculpture, "Lady Ellen"
By Cheryl Tall
Located in San Diego, CA
philanthropist and journalist who funded several major institutions in Southern California. Cheryl Tall's work
Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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California Figurative For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact california figurative you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. In our selection of items, you can find Post-Impressionist examples as well as a Modern version. If you’re looking for a california figurative from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a california figurative to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of beige, gray, brown, blue and more. Finding an appealing california figurative — no matter the origin — is easy, but Victor Di Gesu, Jack Zajac, Aldo Valdez, Jon Blanchette and Kirsten Thys van den Audenaerde each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and paper, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much is a California Figurative?

The price for a california figurative in our collection starts at $120 and tops out at $135,000 with the average selling for $1,450.