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Northern California Vibrant Ocean Sunset
Northern California Vibrant Ocean Sunset

Northern California Vibrant Ocean Sunset

Located in Soquel, CA

Vibrant ocean sunset, an oil painting of a pastel sunset by an unknown Northern California artist. Unframed and unsigned.

Category

Early 2000s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Ridge Oak" Northern Mt Tamalpais California Watercolor 1991
"Ridge Oak" Northern Mt Tamalpais California Watercolor 1991

"Ridge Oak" Northern Mt Tamalpais California Watercolor 1991

Located in Soquel, CA

Tamalpais in spring by J. Gallagher a Northern California artist (American, B-20thc). Image 4"H x 8"W Frame, 10.25"H x 14.25"W x 1"D Painted aluminum frame is included as is.

Category

1990s American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Laid Paper

Robert Gilberg Mixed Media Abstract California Artist '1911-1970'
Robert Gilberg Mixed Media Abstract California Artist '1911-1970'

Robert Gilberg Mixed Media Abstract California Artist '1911-1970'

By Robert Gilberg

Located in Oakland, CA

Northern California artist Robert Gilberg (1911-1970) originally a Bay Area artist, Gilberg moved to Nevada City in 1946, in 1935 to 1940 he attended WPA Art Classes in Oakland and S...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Metal

Autumnal Napa Valley Foothills Vineyard Landscape
Autumnal Napa Valley Foothills Vineyard Landscape

Autumnal Napa Valley Foothills Vineyard Landscape

Located in Soquel, CA

Beautiful autumnal Napa vineyard scene by Northern California artist Page Kurnie (American, b. 1956) circa 2000.

Category

Early 2000s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Brutalist Studio Art Pottery / Ceramic Sculpture by Brenda Williams
Brutalist Studio Art Pottery / Ceramic Sculpture by Brenda Williams

Brutalist Studio Art Pottery / Ceramic Sculpture by Brenda Williams

By Brenda Williams

Located in Buffalo, NY

Brutalist Art Pottery, Studio Ceramic by Brenda Williams. Northern California artist. Dramatic form, technique, wonderful glaze and color.  

Category

2010s American Brutalist Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Art Pottery, Studio Ceramic /weed pot , feelie by Brenda Williams
Art Pottery, Studio Ceramic /weed pot , feelie by Brenda Williams

Art Pottery, Studio Ceramic /weed pot , feelie by Brenda Williams

By Brenda Williams

Located in Buffalo, NY

Art Pottery, Studio Ceramic /weed pot , feelie by Brenda Williams.. Northern California artist.. Stunning form,, wonderful glaze..

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Art Pottery, Studio Ceramic /Weed Pot, Feelie by Brenda Williams
Art Pottery, Studio Ceramic /Weed Pot, Feelie by Brenda Williams

Art Pottery, Studio Ceramic /Weed Pot, Feelie by Brenda Williams

By Brenda Williams

Located in Buffalo, NY

Art Pottery, Studio ceramic /weed pot, feelie by Brenda Williams. Northern California artist. Stunning form, wonderful glaze.

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Art Pottery, Studio Ceramic /weed pot , feelie by Brenda Williams
Art Pottery, Studio Ceramic /weed pot , feelie by Brenda Williams

Art Pottery, Studio Ceramic /weed pot , feelie by Brenda Williams

By Del and Brenda Williams

Located in Buffalo, NY

Art Pottery, Studio Ceramic /weed pot , feelie by Brenda Williams.. Northern California artist.. Stunning form,, wonderful glaze..

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Beautiful black walnut turned vessel by Paul Maurer
Beautiful black walnut turned vessel by Paul Maurer

Beautiful black walnut turned vessel by Paul Maurer

By Paul Maurer

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A graceful hand turned wood covered vessel by the noted Northern California artist Paul Maurer. This exquisite lidded vessel is, like all of Maurer's work from fallen wood.

Category

20th Century American Vases and Vessels

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Blue Wave Seascape
Mid Century Blue Wave Seascape

Mid Century Blue Wave Seascape

Located in Soquel, CA

Beautiful monochromatic seascape in blue featuring a dramatic crashing wave by an unknown Northern California artist named Fenton. Signed in the lower right corner.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Modernist photograph by California artist Lloyd Ullberg circa 1935
Modernist photograph by California artist Lloyd Ullberg circa 1935

Modernist photograph by California artist Lloyd Ullberg circa 1935

By Lloyd Ullberg

Located in Colfax, CA

Best known for his surrealism, abstraction, and haunting images from the American West, in particular, ghost towns of Nevada and California. This work is from a collection of works ...

Category

1930s Abstract Abstract Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Mid Century Mt. Tamalpais in Autumnal Landscape
Mid Century Mt. Tamalpais in Autumnal Landscape

Mid Century Mt. Tamalpais in Autumnal Landscape

Located in Soquel, CA

Beautiful impasto landscape of a figure and dog walking on a road leading to Mt. Tamalpais by Northern California artist Robin Blair (American, 20th century).

Category

Late 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Seashell Still Life
Seashell Still Life

Seashell Still Life

By Barbara Gibson

Located in Soquel, CA

Gorgeous watercolor of seashells by Northern California artist Barbara I. Gibson (American, 20th Century).Signed "Barbara Gibson" and dated "1990" lower right.

Category

1990s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

I Couldn't But This Body Could - Abstract in Acrylic on Canvas
I Couldn't But This Body Could - Abstract in Acrylic on Canvas

I Couldn't But This Body Could - Abstract in Acrylic on Canvas

By Aleta Reese

Located in Soquel, CA

Wonderful vibrant acrylic painting figurative with "I couldn't but this body could" wrap around text by Northern California artist Aleta Reese (American, 20th Century), 1993.

Category

1990s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Sausalito, California
Sausalito, California

Sausalito, California

By Carl Thorp

Located in San Francisco, CA

He was a member of the Society of Western Artists and the Northern California Artist Association.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid Century Seated Nude Figure with Red Robe
Mid Century Seated Nude Figure with Red Robe

Mid Century Seated Nude Figure with Red Robe

By Genevieve Rogers

Located in Soquel, CA

A striking mid century figurative oil painting of a seated nude woman posing in a long lavish red robe by Northern California artist Genevieve Rogers (American, 20th Century).

Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Laid Paper

Mid Century Mountain Landscape of the Matterhorn
Mid Century Mountain Landscape of the Matterhorn

Mid Century Mountain Landscape of the Matterhorn

Located in Soquel, CA

Wonderful palette knife impasto painting of the Matterhorn from the Italian side with Breuil-Cervinia in forefront by Northern California artist Beatrice Ash (American 1900-1968), ci...

Category

1960s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Untitled California Landscape
Untitled California Landscape

Untitled California Landscape

By Carl Thorp

Located in San Francisco, CA

He was a member of the Society of Western Artists and the Northern California Artist Association.

Category

1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Woman in a Blue Shirt
Portrait of a Woman in a Blue Shirt

Portrait of a Woman in a Blue Shirt

By Marilyn Thompson

Located in Soquel, CA

Paper size: 24.5"H x 19.75"W. A Northern California Artists and Musician. Marilyn Thompson (American, 1927-2015) was born in Santa Paula.

Category

1990s Photorealist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pastel

Turn of 20th Century Mt. Shasta Landscape with Deer
Turn of 20th Century Mt. Shasta Landscape with Deer

Turn of 20th Century Mt. Shasta Landscape with Deer

Located in Soquel, CA

She was considered a talented Northern California artist and spent much of her time with the palette and brush and her work on canvas and china has attracted much admiration.

Category

Early 1900s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

The Lumberjack House, Santa Cruz, Califoenia
The Lumberjack House, Santa Cruz, Califoenia

The Lumberjack House, Santa Cruz, Califoenia

By Carl Thorp

Located in San Francisco, CA

He was a member of the Society of Western Artists and the Northern California Artist Association.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Near Modesto
Near Modesto

Near Modesto

By Carl Thorp

Located in San Francisco, CA

He was a member of the Society of Western Artists and the Northern California Artist Association.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Modernist black and white photograph by Lloyd Ullberg
Modernist black and white photograph by Lloyd Ullberg

Modernist black and white photograph by Lloyd Ullberg

By Lloyd Ullberg

Located in Colfax, CA

From a collection of works by the artist that were purchased from the estate another northern California artist in Grass Valley, CA, in 2015.

Category

1930s Abstract Abstract Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Black and white abstract photograph by Lloyd Ullberg
Black and white abstract photograph by Lloyd Ullberg

Black and white abstract photograph by Lloyd Ullberg

By Lloyd Ullberg

Located in Colfax, CA

From a collection of works by the artist that were purchased from the estate another northern California artist in Grass Valley, CA, in 2018.

Category

1930s Abstract Abstract Photography

Materials

Platinum

Fauvist Abstract Portrait
Fauvist Abstract Portrait

Fauvist Abstract Portrait

By Judy Gittelsohn

Located in Soquel, CA

Wonderful fauvist abstract expressionist painting of a face titled "Nice Dark Head" by Northern California artist Judy Gittelsohn (American, born 1958), 2019.

Category

2010s Fauvist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Boats repairs, Monterey Dock
Boats repairs, Monterey Dock

Boats repairs, Monterey Dock

Located in San Francisco, CA

Furthermore, she was a founding member of the Northern California Artists Association. Her work is mentioned in several art history publications highlighting the achievement of early...

Category

Mid-19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mount Tamalpais, Marin County, California
Mount Tamalpais, Marin County, California

Mount Tamalpais, Marin County, California

By William Keith

Located in Milford, NH

He became a leading Northern-California landscape artist, and was so well known that he is referred to as the "Dean of California painters."

Category

1880s Tonalist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

California Valley Landscape Master Pastel
California Valley Landscape Master Pastel

California Valley Landscape Master Pastel

By Michael Swinnie

Located in Soquel, CA

Michel Swinnie is a Master Pastel artist from Northern California and has held many workshops and exhibitions.

Category

1990s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Paper, Pastel

"Western Wilderness Interior" William Keith, California Tonalist, Forest Stream
"Western Wilderness Interior" William Keith, California Tonalist, Forest Stream

"Western Wilderness Interior" William Keith, California Tonalist, Forest Stream

By William Keith

Located in New York, NY

William Keith Western Wilderness Interior Signed lower left Watercolor on paper laid on artist board 14 1/2 x 19 inches A native of Scotland, William Keith became in the late 19th ...

Category

Late 19th Century Tonalist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Board

Intelligence of a Three Year Old
Intelligence of a Three Year Old

Intelligence of a Three Year Old

By Squeak Carnwath

Located in San Francisco, CA

Michael Bewley, San Jose Museum of Art, San Jose, CA 2017: Color and Pattern, Pivot Art + Culture, Seattle, WA 2014: Building Forward, Looking Back, de Saisset Museum, Santa Clara ...

Category

1990s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Paper, Etching, Aquatint

Rainbow Moonstone Cabochon White Diamond Halo Gold Stud Earrings, Kothari 2024
Rainbow Moonstone Cabochon White Diamond Halo Gold Stud Earrings, Kothari 2024

Rainbow Moonstone Cabochon White Diamond Halo Gold Stud Earrings, Kothari 2024

By Kothari

Located in Dallas, TX

The flourishing partnership between mother and son brought the Kothari family to northern California, a place where the artists found an endless source of inspiration for their desig...

Category

2010s American Artist Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Go...

Sphere
Sphere

Sphere

By Lisa Bartleson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lisa Bartleson is a Northern California - based mixed-media artist whose work is inspired by the Light and Space movement from the 1960’s and 1970’s.

Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Resin, Mixed Media, Panel

Large Colorful Urban Art Graffiti Tagged Wood Bench
Large Colorful Urban Art Graffiti Tagged Wood Bench

Large Colorful Urban Art Graffiti Tagged Wood Bench

Located in East Quogue, NY

This unique, one-of-a-kind bench was tagged by a group of graffiti artists from Northern California who are more than artistic outlaws.

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Still Life (Untitled)

Still Life (Untitled)

By Jeanette Maxfield Lewis

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Still Life (Untitled), c. 1940/50s, oil on canvas, 25 x 30 inches, identified by label verso Jeanette Maxfield Lewis was a California-based landscape painter and etcher. Born in Oa...

Category

1940s American Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Eye of the Storm" A stunning colorful large painting by Katherine Filice
"Eye of the Storm" A stunning colorful large painting by Katherine Filice

"Eye of the Storm" A stunning colorful large painting by Katherine Filice

By Katherine Filice

Located in Hollister, CA

Monumental Ink & Oil Painting on Canvas by Katherine Filice "Eye of the Storm" is an colorfully atypical 93″ × 93″ (unstretched size) painting on canvas by Northern California ...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil Crayon, Archival Ink, Sumi Ink, Oil

Landscape

Landscape

By Jeanette Maxfield Lewis

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Landscape, c. 1930-40s, oil on panel, signed lower right, 16 x 20 inches Jeanette Maxfield Lewis was a California-based landscape painter and etcher. Born in Oakland, she spent much...

Category

1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Gradient No.10
Gradient No.10

Gradient No.10

By Lisa Bartleson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lisa Bartleson is a Northern California - based mixed-media artist whose work is inspired by the Light and Space movement from the 1960’s and 1970’s.

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Resin, Wood Panel, Pigment

Gradient 0215.2522.02
Gradient 0215.2522.02

Gradient 0215.2522.02

By Lisa Bartleson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lisa Bartleson is a Northern California - based mixed-media artist whose work is inspired by the Light and Space movement from the 1960’s and 1970’s.

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Mixed Media, Panel, Resin

"Bee Gone" A large, framed, technically stunning drawing by Arminée Chahbazian
"Bee Gone" A large, framed, technically stunning drawing by Arminée Chahbazian

"Bee Gone" A large, framed, technically stunning drawing by Arminée Chahbazian

By Arminée Chahbazian

Located in Hollister, CA

Museum-quality framed and in excellent/new condition, this piece ships from Northern California. About the Artist: Arminée Chahbazian Arminée Chahbazian is a contemporary Armenian-A...

Category

2010s Surrealist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Gradient 0215.2522.03
Gradient 0215.2522.03

Gradient 0215.2522.03

By Lisa Bartleson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lisa Bartleson is a Northern California - based mixed-media artist whose work is inspired by the Light and Space movement from the 1960’s and 1970’s.

Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media, Panel

Oculus No.10
Oculus No.10

Oculus No.10

By Lisa Bartleson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

." - Lisa Bartleson Lisa Bartleson is a Northern California -based mixed-media artist whose work is inspired by the Light and Space movement from the 1960’s and 1970’s.

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Linen, Resin, Panel

Vintage Etching Abstracted Portrait of Amazing Grace
Vintage Etching Abstracted Portrait of Amazing Grace

Vintage Etching Abstracted Portrait of Amazing Grace

By Claudette McElroy

Located in Soquel, CA

Claudette McElroy (American, b. 1943) is an American artist from Northern California. She got her Masters of Arts from San Francisco State University and went on to study under artis...

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Paper, Ink, Etching

Hillside Farm Landscape
Hillside Farm Landscape

Hillside Farm Landscape

Located in Soquel, CA

Rural scene of a hillside farm, depicted in watercolor on rag paper by Northern California watercolor and acrylic artist W.

Category

1970s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Rag Paper

Oculus Chrome No.1
Oculus Chrome No.1

Oculus Chrome No.1

By Lisa Bartleson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

." - Lisa Bartleson Lisa Bartleson is a Northern California - based mixed-media artist whose work is inspired by the Light and Space movement from the 1960’s and 1970’s.

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Linen, Panel

Mid Century Figurative Floral Still-Life with Bouquet, Lemon, & Self Portrait
Mid Century Figurative Floral Still-Life with Bouquet, Lemon, & Self Portrait

Mid Century Figurative Floral Still-Life with Bouquet, Lemon, & Self Portrait

By Marjorie Hyman

Located in Soquel, CA

Listed Fine Art Catalogue, Artists of Central and Northern California, [Hillsborough, California, artist named to publicity committee for Peninsula Art Association’s art festival, p...

Category

1960s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Evening Ocean
Evening Ocean

Evening Ocean

By Willard Dixon

Located in Burlingame, CA

The original painting is 48 x 60 inches. Signed by the artist verso. One of our finest American contemporary realist painters, Willard Dixon has painted Northern California and wes...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large-Scale William Keith Landscape Painting "Harvest"
Large-Scale William Keith Landscape Painting "Harvest"

Large-Scale William Keith Landscape Painting "Harvest"

By William Keith

Located in Fulton, CA

William Keith (1838-1911) William Keith became in the late 19th and early 20th centuries a leading Northern-California landscape artist. In fact, he was so well known that he is r...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Barbizon School Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Paint

The Path through the Eucalyptus, Original Painting
The Path through the Eucalyptus, Original Painting

The Path through the Eucalyptus, Original Painting

By Patricia Prendergast

Located in San Francisco, CA

Quickly passing fog glows with afternoon light. A common sight in northern California near artist Patricia Prendergast's home.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Drawings and Waterc...

Materials

Oil Pastel

Together, Original Painting
Together, Original Painting

Together, Original Painting

By Patricia Prendergast

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist CommentsIn this soft Northern California landscape, artist Patricia Pendergast explores the expressive colors she experienced while on location.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Drawings and Waterc...

Materials

Oil Pastel

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"half of venus on a half shell"
"half of venus on a half shell"

"half of venus on a half shell"

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H 12.5 in W 8 in D 7 in

"half of venus on a half shell"

By Paulo Ferreira

Located in St. Helena, CA

cast bronze sculpture with "drawers" by northern california artist paulo ferreira

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Geometric Vase by Tina Hall
Large Geometric Vase by Tina Hall

Large Geometric Vase by Tina Hall

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H 16 in W 14.5 in D 4.5 in

Large Geometric Vase by Tina Hall

Located in Long Beach, CA

A very pretty larger scale geometric vase by Northern California artist Tina Hall. Beautiful natural toned colors throughout.

Category

Vintage 1980s Vases

Pastel Painting by Ira Yeager
Pastel Painting by Ira Yeager

Pastel Painting by Ira Yeager

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H 66 in W 1.75 in D 66 in

Pastel Painting by Ira Yeager

By Ira Yeager

Located in San Francisco, CA

Large pastel painting by Northern California artist Ira Yeager. Yeager is on an everlasting quest to explore the various levels of consciousness and creativity.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Colorful Abstracted Text Late 20th Century Watercolor
Colorful Abstracted Text Late 20th Century Watercolor

Colorful Abstracted Text Late 20th Century Watercolor

By Hugh Wiley

Located in San Francisco, CA

This late 20th century watercolor abstract is by Northern California artist Hugh Wiley (1922-2013).

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Mixed Media Metallic Sculptural Painting on Wood in Orange Grey and Silver, 2002
Mixed Media Metallic Sculptural Painting on Wood in Orange Grey and Silver, 2002

Mixed Media Metallic Sculptural Painting on Wood in Orange Grey and Silver, 2002

By Hugh Wiley

Located in San Francisco, CA

This 2002 cement, metallic paint, wood, decorative hardware on wood panel sculptural painting in orange, grey, brown, and silver is by Northern California artist Hugh Wiley (1922-201...

Category

Early 2000s Assemblage Mixed Media

Materials

Metal

Draped Nude Figure in Graphite, 1960-1961

Draped Nude Figure in Graphite, 1960-1961

By Hugh Wiley

Located in San Francisco, CA

This 1960-1961 graphite on paper figure is by Northern California artist Hugh Wiley (1922-2013).

Category

1960s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Graphite

Fencing Match in Ink, 1966

Hugh WileyFencing Match in Ink, 1966, 1966

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H 11 in W 8.5 in D 0.07 in

Fencing Match in Ink, 1966

By Hugh Wiley

Located in San Francisco, CA

This 1966 ink on paper scene of two fencers with rapier-style swords is by Northern California artist Hugh Wiley (1922-2013).

Category

1960s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

Abstract with Text in Watercolor, 20th Century

Hugh WileyAbstract with Text in Watercolor, 20th Century

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H 27.5 in W 18.75 in D 0.01 in

Abstract with Text in Watercolor, 20th Century

By Hugh Wiley

Located in San Francisco, CA

This late 20th century watercolor on paper abstract in red and shades of pink is by Northern California artist Hugh Wiley (1922-2013).

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Drawing of a Seated Woman in Graphite, 1960

Drawing of a Seated Woman in Graphite, 1960

By Hugh Wiley

Located in San Francisco, CA

This 1960-1961 graphite on paper Modernist portrait of a woman is by Northern California artist Hugh Wiley (1922-2013).

Category

1960s Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Graphite

Monochromatic Linocut Abstract, Late 20th Century
Monochromatic Linocut Abstract, Late 20th Century

Monochromatic Linocut Abstract, Late 20th Century

By Gwen Stone

Located in San Francisco, CA

This late 20th century linocut on paper is by Northern California artist, poet, and playwright Gwen Stone (1913-2007).

Category

20th Century Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Paper, Linocut

20th Century Sketch of a Seated Woman on Pillow in Ink
20th Century Sketch of a Seated Woman on Pillow in Ink

20th Century Sketch of a Seated Woman on Pillow in Ink

By Gwen Stone

Located in San Francisco, CA

This late 20th century ink on paper nude is by Northern California artist, poet, and playwright Gwen Stone (1913-2007).

Category

Late 20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

“Volcano, CA” California Modernist painting circa 1940's by Lundy Siegriest
“Volcano, CA” California Modernist painting circa 1940's by Lundy Siegriest

“Volcano, CA” California Modernist painting circa 1940's by Lundy Siegriest

By Lundy Siegriest

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Louis Siegriest (1899 – 1989) helped found and belonged to the famous group of six Northern California artists that worked in a loose painterly style, often in bright colors, inspire...

Category

1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

“Volcano Brewery” California Modernist painting circa 1940's by Lundy Siegriest
“Volcano Brewery” California Modernist painting circa 1940's by Lundy Siegriest

“Volcano Brewery” California Modernist painting circa 1940's by Lundy Siegriest

By Lundy Siegriest

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Louis Siegriest (1899 – 1989) helped found and belonged to the famous group of six Northern California artists that worked in a loose painterly style, often in bright colors, inspire...

Category

1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Danny Garcia “Moored Sailboats” #2239, Expressionist Mixed-Media Painting, 1968
Danny Garcia “Moored Sailboats” #2239, Expressionist Mixed-Media Painting, 1968

Danny Garcia “Moored Sailboats” #2239, Expressionist Mixed-Media Painting, 1968

By Danny Garcia

Located in San Francisco, CA

A mid-century modern expressionist acrylic and oil painting on canvas of moored sailboats by important northern California artist Daniel “Danny” Garcia (b. 1929–2012).

Category

Vintage 1960s American Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Acrylic, Paint, Wood

"New Jersey Afternoon, Fall"

"New Jersey Afternoon, Fall"

By Sonia Gill

Located in Emeryville, CA

"Whether exploring the figure or florals, Northern California artist Sonia Gill is first and foremost a painter of the intimate. 

Category

2010s Modern Mixed Media

Materials

Watercolor

"The Cleanup"

Sonia Gill"The Cleanup", 2016

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H 10 in W 8 in

"The Cleanup"

By Sonia Gill

Located in Emeryville, CA

Whether exploring the figure or florals, Northern California artist Sonia Gill is first and foremost a painter of the intimate. 

Category

2010s Modern Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

"The Shadow Knows"

Sonia Gill"The Shadow Knows", 2015

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H 7 in W 10 in

"The Shadow Knows"

By Sonia Gill

Located in Emeryville, CA

"Whether exploring the figure or florals, Northern California artist Sonia Gill is first and foremost a painter of the intimate. 

Category

2010s Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

"Proud Persimmon"

Sonia Gill"Proud Persimmon", 2016

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H 10 in W 8 in

"Proud Persimmon"

By Sonia Gill

Located in Emeryville, CA

"Whether exploring the figure or florals, Northern California artist Sonia Gill is first and foremost a painter of the intimate.

Category

2010s Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

"Constant Clean-up II"

Sonia Gill"Constant Clean-up II"

Unavailable

H 10 in W 8 in

"Constant Clean-up II"

By Sonia Gill

Located in Emeryville, CA

"Whether exploring the figure or florals, Northern California artist Sonia Gill is first and foremost a painter of the intimate.

Category

2010s Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

"Really Good Friends"

Sonia Gill"Really Good Friends", 2016

Unavailable

H 10 in W 8 in

"Really Good Friends"

By Sonia Gill

Located in Emeryville, CA

"Whether exploring the figure or florals, Northern California artist Sonia Gill is first and foremost a painter of the intimate.

Category

2010s Modern Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

"Not Afraid of the Dark"

"Not Afraid of the Dark"

By Sonia Gill

Located in Emeryville, CA

Whether exploring the figure or florals, Northern California artist Sonia Gill is first and foremost a painter of the intimate. 

Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

"Night Always Comes"

Sonia Gill"Night Always Comes", 2015

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H 15 in W 22 in

"Night Always Comes"

By Sonia Gill

Located in Emeryville, CA

"Whether exploring the figure or florals, Northern California artist Sonia Gill is first and foremost a painter of the intimate. 

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Drawings ...

Materials

Watercolor

"Toys on Navy" 20th Century Serigraph
"Toys on Navy" 20th Century Serigraph

"Toys on Navy" 20th Century Serigraph

By Gwen Stone

Located in San Francisco, CA

Entitled Toys on Navy this late 20th century serigraph on paper abstract is by Northern California artist, poet, and playwright Gwen Stone (1913-2007).

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Screen

Carol Setterlund, “Martyr’s Shield”, Abstract Mixed-Media Wood Sculpture, 1980s
Carol Setterlund, “Martyr’s Shield”, Abstract Mixed-Media Wood Sculpture, 1980s

Carol Setterlund, “Martyr’s Shield”, Abstract Mixed-Media Wood Sculpture, 1980s

By Carol Setterlund

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large 1980s abstract mixed-media wood sculpture titled “Martyr’s Shield” by notable Northern California artist Carol Setterlund. Hand-carved from a single piece of solid redwood w...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Five Shapes on a Beige Ground 20th Century Serigraph

Five Shapes on a Beige Ground 20th Century Serigraph

By Gwen Stone

Located in San Francisco, CA

Entitled Five Shapes on a Beige Ground this late 20th century serigraph on paper abstract is by Northern California artist, poet, and playwright Gwen Stone (1913-2007).

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Screen

Eternity
Eternity

Carol SetterlundEternity

Unavailable

H 24 in W 19.5 in D 4 in

Eternity

Located in Stonington, CT

ABOUT CAROL SETTERLUND Northern California artist painter and sculptor Carol Setterlund has gained international acclaim for her creation of totemic figurative sculptures.

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Late 20th Century Abstract Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hand Built Lift-Top Desk and Chair by California Artist Dale Holub circa 1970s
Hand Built Lift-Top Desk and Chair by California Artist Dale Holub circa 1970s

Hand Built Lift-Top Desk and Chair by California Artist Dale Holub circa 1970s

By Dale Holub

Located in Palm Springs, CA

An amazing custom hand-built lift-top desk and chair by the super talented Northern California studio furniture artist Dale Holub.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Clark Hobart “California Idyll” Early California Oil painting circa 1920's
Clark Hobart “California Idyll” Early California Oil painting circa 1920's

Clark Hobart “California Idyll” Early California Oil painting circa 1920's

By Clark Hobart

Located in Santa Monica, CA

The work is in good condition and was acquired from a private collector in California. Clart Hobart (868 – 1948) is an early Northern California Impressionist artist best known for ...

Category

1920s Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Will Frates, “Princeton Beach”, Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting, c. 1950
Will Frates, “Princeton Beach”, Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting, c. 1950

Will Frates, “Princeton Beach”, Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting, c. 1950

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large and evocative circa 1950 framed impressionist landscape oil painting on canvas titled “Princeton Beach [Boat Repair]” by noted northern California artist William “Will” E. Fr...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Plaster, Wood, Paint, Paper

Gold Mine, Mother Lode
Gold Mine, Mother Lode

Carl ThorpGold Mine, Mother Lode, Circa 1950

Unavailable

H 25.75 in W 29.5 in

Gold Mine, Mother Lode

By Carl Thorp

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A member of the Society of Western Artists and the Northern California Artist Association, Thorp was gregarious, hardworking, and often-collected, with a wide range of admirers inclu...

Category

1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

S.C. Yuan “Fishing Boats, Monterey Bay” California Oil painting circa 1960's
S.C. Yuan “Fishing Boats, Monterey Bay” California Oil painting circa 1960's

S.C. Yuan “Fishing Boats, Monterey Bay” California Oil painting circa 1960's

By S.C. Yuan

Located in Santa Monica, CA

“Fishing Boats, Monterey Bay” is an original oil painting on canvas created circa 1960's by Northern California Impressionist artist S.C. Yuan (1911 – 1974).

Category

1960s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Silvio Silvestri, “Spring Thaw, Lake Tahoe”, En Plein Air Oil Painting, 2004
Silvio Silvestri, “Spring Thaw, Lake Tahoe”, En Plein Air Oil Painting, 2004

Silvio Silvestri, “Spring Thaw, Lake Tahoe”, En Plein Air Oil Painting, 2004

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large, luminous, and captivating 2004 en plein air impressionist oil painting on masonite board in giltwood frame titled “Spring Thaw – Lake Tahoe” by award-winning Northern Califo...

Category

Early 2000s American Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint, Masonite

Abstracted Vibrant Landscape Mid Century Watercolor
Abstracted Vibrant Landscape Mid Century Watercolor

Abstracted Vibrant Landscape Mid Century Watercolor

By Ross Curtis

Located in San Francisco, CA

Curtis was the co-founder of a noted Northern California group of artists known as the "Sausalito Teahouse Group".

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Abstracted Cityscape In Cool Colors Mid Century Watercolor
Abstracted Cityscape In Cool Colors Mid Century Watercolor

Abstracted Cityscape In Cool Colors Mid Century Watercolor

By Ross Curtis

Located in San Francisco, CA

Curtis was the co-founder of a noted Northern California group of artists known as the "Sausalito Teahouse Group".

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

"Four Figures" 1940-70s Nude Lithograph
"Four Figures" 1940-70s Nude Lithograph

"Four Figures" 1940-70s Nude Lithograph

By Ross Curtis

Located in San Francisco, CA

Curtis was the co-founder of a noted Northern California group of artists known as the "Sausalito Teahouse Group".

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Expressionistic Figurative Scene Mid Century Acrylic
Expressionistic Figurative Scene Mid Century Acrylic

Expressionistic Figurative Scene Mid Century Acrylic

By Ross Curtis

Located in San Francisco, CA

Curtis was the co-founder of a noted Northern California group of artists known as the "Sausalito Teahouse Group".

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Simple Botanical Drawing Mid Century Graphite
Simple Botanical Drawing Mid Century Graphite

Simple Botanical Drawing Mid Century Graphite

By Ross Curtis

Located in San Francisco, CA

Curtis was the co-founder of a noted Northern California group of artists known as the "Sausalito Teahouse Group".

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

Mid Century Ink Drawing of Figure Strumming A Lyre to a Heard of Sheep
Mid Century Ink Drawing of Figure Strumming A Lyre to a Heard of Sheep

Mid Century Ink Drawing of Figure Strumming A Lyre to a Heard of Sheep

By Ross Curtis

Located in San Francisco, CA

Curtis was the co-founder of a noted Northern California group of artists known as the "Sausalito Teahouse Group".

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Pen

Another February

Wynne HayakawaAnother February, 2019

Unavailable

H 24 in W 24 in

Another February

By Wynne Hayakawa

Located in San Francisco, CA

The current works are based on photographic glimpses of forests in Northern California. The artist takes photos from a moving car, using slow shutter speeds that transform the image ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Light Came From the Lake

Light Came From the Lake

By Wynne Hayakawa

Located in San Francisco, CA

The current works are based on photographic glimpses of forests in Northern California. The artist takes photos from a moving car, using slow shutter speeds that transform the image ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Dream and Memory

Wynne HayakawaDream and Memory, 2019

Unavailable

H 44 in W 44 in

Dream and Memory

By Wynne Hayakawa

Located in San Francisco, CA

The current works are based on photographic glimpses of forests in Northern California. The artist takes photos from a moving car, using slow shutter speeds that transform the image ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

As I Lay Dreaming

Wynne HayakawaAs I Lay Dreaming, 2019

Unavailable

H 44 in W 44 in

As I Lay Dreaming

By Wynne Hayakawa

Located in San Francisco, CA

The current works are based on photographic glimpses of forests in Northern California. The artist takes photos from a moving car, using slow shutter speeds that transform the image ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Stow Lake Sunday

Wynne HayakawaStow Lake Sunday, 2019

Unavailable

H 38 in W 38 in

Stow Lake Sunday

By Wynne Hayakawa

Located in San Francisco, CA

The current works are based on photographic glimpses of forests in Northern California. The artist takes photos from a moving car, using slow shutter speeds that transform the image ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Glimpse of Spring

Wynne HayakawaGlimpse of Spring, 2019

Unavailable

H 38 in W 30 in

Glimpse of Spring

By Wynne Hayakawa

Located in San Francisco, CA

The current works are based on photographic glimpses of forests in Northern California. The artist takes photos from a moving car, using slow shutter speeds that transform the image ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oak and Plum

Wynne HayakawaOak and Plum, 2019

Unavailable

H 44 in W 66 in

Oak and Plum

By Wynne Hayakawa

Located in San Francisco, CA

The current works are based on photographic glimpses of forests in Northern California. The artist takes photos from a moving car, using slow shutter speeds that transform the image ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Edgewood

Wynne HayakawaEdgewood, 2019

Unavailable

H 72 in W 58 in

Edgewood

By Wynne Hayakawa

Located in San Francisco, CA

The current works are based on photographic glimpses of forests in Northern California. The artist takes photos from a moving car, using slow shutter speeds that transform the image ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Leaning Female Nude Mid Century Mixed Media
Leaning Female Nude Mid Century Mixed Media

Ross CurtisLeaning Female Nude Mid Century Mixed Media

Unavailable

H 18 in W 8.5 in D 0.07 in

Leaning Female Nude Mid Century Mixed Media

By Ross Curtis

Located in San Francisco, CA

Curtis was the co-founder of a noted Northern California group of artists known as the "Sausalito Teahouse Group".

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

Regina in Stripes Hooked Rug
Regina in Stripes Hooked Rug

Regina in Stripes Hooked Rug

Unavailable

W 37 in L 31 in

Regina in Stripes Hooked Rug

By Regina Broussard

Located in New York, NY

The inaugural exhibition of Moss Gallery in 2005 was a presentation of hooked rugs created by artists at the Creative Growth Art Center in northern California.

Category

20th Century American Rugs

Materials

Acrylic

Fall, Lafayette

Wynne HayakawaFall, Lafayette, 5000

Unavailable

H 38 in W 30 in D 2 in

Fall, Lafayette

By Wynne Hayakawa

Located in San Francisco, CA

The current works are based on photographic glimpses of forests in Northern California. The artist take photos from a moving car, using slow shutter speeds that transform the image i...

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Four, Lafayette

Wynne HayakawaFour, Lafayette, 4800

Unavailable

H 36 in W 36 in D 2 in

Four, Lafayette

By Wynne Hayakawa

Located in San Francisco, CA

The current works are based on photographic glimpses of forests in Northern California. The artist take photos from a moving car, using slow shutter speeds that transform the image i...

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

East Ridge

Wynne HayakawaEast Ridge, 2017

Unavailable

H 48 in W 72 in D 2 in

East Ridge

By Wynne Hayakawa

Located in San Francisco, CA

The current works are based on photographic glimpses of forests in Northern California. The artist take photos from a moving car, using slow shutter speeds that transform the image i...

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Brandon Trail

Wynne HayakawaBrandon Trail, 2016

Unavailable

H 44 in W 36 in D 2 in

Brandon Trail

By Wynne Hayakawa

Located in San Francisco, CA

The current works are based on photographic glimpses of forests in Northern California. The artist take photos from a moving car, using slow shutter speeds that transform the image i...

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Archival Pigment

Notan Park

Wynne HayakawaNotan Park, 2016

Unavailable

H 44 in W 44 in D 2 in

Notan Park

By Wynne Hayakawa

Located in San Francisco, CA

The current works are based on photographic glimpses of forests in Northern California. The artist take photos from a moving car, using slow shutter speeds that transform the image i...

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Archival Pigment

Chabot Oak

Wynne HayakawaChabot Oak, 2016

Unavailable

H 48 in W 54 in D 2 in

Chabot Oak

By Wynne Hayakawa

Located in San Francisco, CA

The current works are based on photographic glimpses of forests in Northern California. The artist take photos from a moving car, using slow shutter speeds that transform the image i...

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Archival Pigment

The Sky Explodes With Light

Wynne HayakawaThe Sky Explodes With Light, 2016

Unavailable

H 48 in W 72 in D 2 in

The Sky Explodes With Light

By Wynne Hayakawa

Located in San Francisco, CA

The current works are based on photographic glimpses of forests in Northern California. The artist take photos from a moving car, using slow shutter speeds that transform the image i...

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Archival Pigment

Alcatraz in San Francisco Bay
Alcatraz in San Francisco Bay

Alcatraz in San Francisco Bay

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The show comprised work by both Northern and Southern California artists including Richard Diebenkorn, Erle Loran, Knud Merrild, Alexander Nepote, Elise Seeds, Millard Sheets, and Mi...

Category

1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Vintage Norman Lundin “White Tablecloth, Late Afternoon” c1983
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By Norman Lundin

Located in Oakland, CA

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Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

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By Jeane Kluga

Located in Soquel, CA

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