Ruth Opper
1950s Mid Century Abstract Expressionist Drawing
Located in Arp, TX
From the estate of Jerry and Ruth Opper
Abstract Expressionism Drawing
c.1950s
Ink and Pastel
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pastel, Ink
1950 "Cave Drawings" Abstract Stone Lithograph
Located in Arp, TX
From the estate of Jerry and Ruth Opper
"Cave Drawings"
1950
Stone Lithograph on Paper
25"x19.5
Category
1950s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Stone
1950s Mid Century Abstract Contour Drawing 3
Located in Arp, TX
From the estate of Jerry and Ruth Opper
Abstract Expressionism Contour Drawing 3
c.1950s
Abstract
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pastel, Ink
C.1950s Abstract Mid Century Lithograph
By Jerry Opper
Located in Arp, TX
From the estate of Jerry and Ruth Opper
Abstract Fireworks
1950's
Stone Lithograph on Paper
12.5" x
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Stone
C.1950s Abstract Mid Century Lithograph "JO 23-1"
By Jerry Opper
Located in Arp, TX
From the estate of Jerry and Ruth Opper
JO 23-1
1950's
Stone Lithograph on Paper
12.5" x 19
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Stone
1950s Mid Century Abstract Contour Drawing 1
Located in Arp, TX
From the estate of Jerry and Ruth Opper
Abstract Expressionism Contour Drawing 1
c.1950s
Ink and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pastel
Mid Century Fruit Still Life Gouache Painting Bay Area Artist
Located in Arp, TX
From the estate of Jerry Opper and Ruth Opper
Fruit Still Life
c. 1950's
Gouache on Paper
12" x 18
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
1950s "Abstract Line Print" Stone Lithograph San Francisco Printmaker
Located in Arp, TX
From the estate of Jerry Opper and Ruth Opper
Abstract Line Print
c.1950's
Stone Lithograph on
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
1950s "Yellow Cubist Figure" Abstract Figurative Painting
Located in Arp, TX
From the estate of Jerry Opper & Ruth Friedmann Opper
Yellow Cubist FIgure
c. 1940-1950's
Gouache
Category
1950s Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gouache
"Tighties" 1950's Gouache Male Nude Mid Century Painting
By Jerry Opper
Located in Arp, TX
From the estate of Jerry Opper & Ruth Friedman Opper
Tighties
c. 1950's
Gouache on Paper
15" x 18
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Paper
Still Life #1
By Jerry Opper
Located in San Francisco, CA
Jerry Opper, 1924-2014. It is hand signed in pencil at the lower right corner by the artist. The image
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel
Untitled #5
By Jerry Opper
Located in San Francisco, CA
Jerry Opper, 1924-2014. It is hand signed in pencil at the lower right corner by the artist. The image
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel
Untitled #4
By Jerry Opper
Located in San Francisco, CA
Jerry Opper, 1924-2014. It is hand signed in pencil at the lower right corner by the artist. The image
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel
Untitled #3
By Jerry Opper
Located in San Francisco, CA
Jerry Opper, 1924-2014. It is hand signed in pencil at the lower right corner by the artist. The image
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel
Untitled #1
By Jerry Opper
Located in San Francisco, CA
Jerry Opper, 1924-2014. It is hand signed in pencil at the lower right corner by the artist. The image
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel
Untitled #2
By Jerry Opper
Located in San Francisco, CA
Jerry Opper, 1924-2014. It is hand signed with initial in pencil at the lower right corner by the
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel
1950s "Pink Lady" Mid Century Gouache Female Nude Painting
Located in Arp, TX
From the estate of Jerry Opper & Ruth Friedman Opper
Pink Lady
c. 1940-1950's
Gouache on Paper
15
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Paper
1950s "Orange Nude" Mid Century Nude Gouache Painting
Located in Arp, TX
From the estate of Jerry Opper & Ruth Friedman Opper
Orange Nude
c. 1950's
Gouache on Paper
15" x
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
1950s "Shapes with Figure" Mid Century Cubist Nude Gouache Painting
Located in Arp, TX
From the estate of Jerry Opper & Ruth Friedmann Opper
Shapes with Figure
c. 1950's
Gouache on paper
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Paper
1950s "Yellow" Mid Century Nude Gouache Painting
Located in Arp, TX
From the estate of Jerry Opper & Ruth Friedman Opper
Yellow
c. 1950's
Gouache on Paper
15" x 18
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
1950s "Pink Towel 2" Mid Century Nude Gouache Painting
Located in Arp, TX
From the estate of Jerry Opper & Ruth Friedman Opper
Yellow
c. 1950's
Gouache on Paper
15" x 18
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Paper
1950s "Backside" Mid Century Figurative Nude Gouache Painting
Located in Arp, TX
From the estate of Jerry Opper & Ruth Friedman Opper
Backside
c. 1950's
Gouache on Paper
15" x 18
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Paper
1950s "Slit" Mid Century Painting Bay Area Artist
Located in Arp, TX
From the estate of Jerry Opper & Ruth Friedmann Opper
Slit
c. 1940-1950's
Gouache on Paper
15" x 18
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
1950s "Black Floor" Mid Century Bay Area Figurative Movement Gouache Painting
Located in Arp, TX
From the estate of Jerry Opper & Ruth Friedman Opper
Black Floor
c. 1940-1950's
Gouache on Paper
15
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Paper
1950s "Rectangle" Mid Century Abstract Gouache Painting
Located in Arp, TX
Ruth Friedmann Opper & Jerry Opper. Ruth was the daughter of Bauhaus artist, Gustav Friedmann.
San
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
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1950 "The Grab" Abstract Stone Lithograph
Located in Arp, TX
From the estate of Jerry and Ruth Opper
"The Grab"
c. 1950s
Stone Lithograph on Paper
25"x19.5
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1950s Abstract Abstract Prints
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Located in Arp, TX
From the estate of Jerry and Ruth Opper
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1950s
Stone Lithograph on paper
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1950s "Abstract in Greens" Stone Lithograph Print
Located in Arp, TX
From the estate of Jerry Opper and Ruth Opper
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1940-1950's
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Abstract Prints
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1950s "Abstract Bird" Stone Lithograph Print
Located in Arp, TX
From the estate of Jerry and Ruth Opper
Abstract Bird Print
1940-1950's
Stone Lithograph on Paper
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1950s Bay Area Figurative Gouache Female Nude Painting Jerry Opper
By Jerry Opper
Located in New York, NY
From the estate of Jerry Opper & Ruth Friedman Opper
Buried
c. 1940-1950's
Gouache on Paper
15
Category
1950s Modern Figurative Paintings
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Gouache, Paper
H 18 in W 15 in D 0.5 in
Mid Century Bay Area Figurative Movement Abstract Painting San Francisco Museum
By Jerry Opper
Located in New York, NY
From the estate of Jerry Opper & Ruth Friedman Opper
Yellow and Blue
c. 1950's
Gouache on Paper
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1950s Modern Abstract Paintings
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Paper, Gouache
1950s "Leaning" Figurative Gouache Painting
Located in Arp, TX
From the estate of Jerry Opper & Ruth Friedman Opper
Leaning
c. 1940-1950's
Gouache on Paper
15" x
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1950s Abstract Figurative Paintings
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1950s "Nude with Chair" Figurative Gouache Painting
Located in Arp, TX
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c. 1940-1950's
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"Hip Out" 1950s Bay Area Figurative Gouache Painting
Located in Arp, TX
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1950's
Gouache on Paper
18" x 15
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1950s "Stick" Mid Century Nude Gouache Painting
Located in Arp, TX
From the estate of Jerry Opper & Ruth Friedman Opper
Stick
c. 1950's
Gouache on Paper
15" x 18
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
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1950s "Bent" Mid Century Figurative Nude Painting Bay Area Figurative
Located in Arp, TX
From the estate of Jerry Opper & Ruth Friedman Opper
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c. 1940-1950's
Gouache on Paper
15" x 18
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Located in Arp, TX
From the estate of Jerry Opper & Ruth Friedman Opper
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c. 1950's
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15" x
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1950s "Orange Nude" Mid Century Nude Gouache Painting
Located in Arp, TX
From the estate of Jerry Opper & Ruth Friedman Opper
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c. 1950's
Gouache on Paper
15" x
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
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1950s "Ghost" Figurative Gouache Painting
Located in Arp, TX
From the estate of Jerry Opper & Ruth Friedman Opper
Ghost
c. 1940-1950's
Gouache on Paper
15" x 18
Category
1950s Abstract Figurative Paintings
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Paper, Gouache
Mid Century Cubist Female Nude Gouache Painting
By Jerry Opper
Located in New York, NY
From the estate of Jerry Opper & Ruth Friedmann Opper
Standing with Shadow
c. 1950's
Gouache
15
Category
1950s Cubist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
1950s Gouache Painting "Student and Muse" Mid Century Bay Area Artist
By Jerry Opper
Located in New York, NY
From the estate of Jerry Opper & Ruth Friedmann Opper
Student and Muse
c. 1950's
Gouache
15" x
Category
1950s Cubist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
H 18 in W 15 in D 0.5 in
"Bikini" 1950s Bay Area Figurative Gouache Painting
Located in Arp, TX
From the estate of Jerry Opper & Ruth Friedmann Opper
Bikini
c. 1940-1950's
Gouache on Paper
18" x
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
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