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John O Thomson

China Patch Abstract
China Patch Abstract

John ThomsonChina Patch Abstract, 2011

$2,495

H 41 in W 41 in D 2 in

China Patch Abstract

By John Thomson

Located in Soquel, CA

Compelling and vibrant oil abstract work by Monterey Bay artist and gallery owner John O. Thomson

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Column of Color and Energy by John O. Thomson
Column of Color and Energy by John O. Thomson

Column of Color and Energy by John O. Thomson

By John O. Thomson

Located in Soquel, CA

. Thomson (American, b. 18941). John O. Thomson is an abstract painter/gallery owner living on the Monterey

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintage 1979 Abstract Diptych Oil Painting Signed John O. Thomson
Vintage 1979 Abstract Diptych Oil Painting Signed John O. Thomson

Vintage 1979 Abstract Diptych Oil Painting Signed John O. Thomson

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A large diptych oil on canvas abstract by John O. Thomson with its original natural wood frame

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Vintage 1970s American Paintings

Two Sides by John O. Thomson
Two Sides by John O. Thomson

Two Sides by John O. Thomson

By John O. Thomson

Located in Soquel, CA

Abstract titled "Be-sides" by John O. Thomson(American, 20th century). Oil on canvas abstract

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Red on Red Diptych by John O. Thomson
Red on Red Diptych by John O. Thomson

Red on Red Diptych by John O. Thomson

By John O. Thomson

Located in Soquel, CA

A bold red on red diptych entitled "Swift Kick" by John O. Thomson (American, b.1941). Oil paint

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Brown Pudden
Brown Pudden

John O. ThomsonBrown Pudden, 2015

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H 49 in W 49 in D 2 in

Brown Pudden

By John O. Thomson

Located in Soquel, CA

flourish of intense color and some Asian print on a ground of taupe-brown. John O. Thomson is an abstract

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

"Two-Bee" Abstract Expressionist Composition
"Two-Bee" Abstract Expressionist Composition

"Two-Bee" Abstract Expressionist Composition

By John O. Thomson

Located in Soquel, CA

's early sought after works. John O. Thomson (American, b. 1941) currently lives in Santa Cruz

Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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