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Item Ships From: San Francisco
A Mendocino Artist's Abstract “Ode to Day”
Located in San Francisco, CA
Subtle but vibrant, this abstraction of a hibiscus in brilliant yellow is framed by a cluster of bird of paradise blooms in the shady foreground—the latter simplified into bursts of the plant’s renown color duo. Bring a garden inside without the watering and weeding. Nice. According to the Smithsonian Institution’s archives, the artist Hilda Pertha...
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1980s Abstract San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Blue Sea
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Carol Sideman– American (1925-2021) Title: Blue Sea #57 Year: circa 1975 Medium: Acrylic paint, gouache, chine colle on heavy watercolor paper Si...
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1970s Impressionist San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Board, Oil

Le Danseur Bleu (Very Large triptych)
By Pierre Marie Brisson
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Le Danseur Bleu" Thriptych, 1985, is a large oil painting and mixed media triptych on canvas linen by noted French artist Pierre Marie Brisson (b. 1955) It is si...
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20th Century Abstract San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tweet
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Tweet" c.1990, is an acrylic painting on paper by noted American artist Glen Chesnut. It is. signed and titled at the lower right corner by the artist. The artwo...
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Late 20th Century Abstract San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Journeys, Abstract Painting
By Pat Forbes
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Part of Pat Forbes's ongoing "Journey" series of modern abstract paintings, evoking our colorful and complex life paths. "Life offers us many choices," she sa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Botanical Experiment #3
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paula Valenzuela Botanical Experiment #3, 2025 Watercolor and alcohol inks on paper 12 x 9 inches This one-of-a-kind work on paper comes unframed and ships in a tube. External, visi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Paul W. Wood Modernist Abstract Cityscape, 1979
By Paul W. Wood
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paul Winthrop Wood modernist abstract cityscape, 1979 Modernist Abstract Landscape Oil on Board 18" x 34" unframed, 24.5" x 40.5" framed Paul Winthrop Wood 1922-2003 Wood was born on August 29, 1922, in Kingsville, ON, Canada. He was the son of Albert G., an architect and Louise Wood. He married Jacqueline Stark, a pianist, on September 4, 1953. Wood attended Grand Central School of Art, 1938, New School for Social Research, 1939, and Art Students League in New York from 1939-41 and 1946-47. He was a portrait painter in 1948 at Paul W. Wood Studio, Port Washington, NY, owner, 1949-68, and a part-time course tutor. He taught at the Open University, Milton Keynes, England, beginning in 1980 and at the Department of Art History, 1993-2003. Wood was president of the Pleasant Hill, Inc., former director of Albert Wood and Five Sons...
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1970s Abstract San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bajo tierra (Underground)
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paula Valenzuela Bajo tierra (Underground), 2024 Mixed media on canvas 40 x 30 inches This one-of-a-kind acrylic painting on canvas is stretched across wooden stretcher bars. Extern...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Arthur Dove 1940 "Sun" Painting
By Arthur Dove
Located in San Francisco, CA
Arthur Dove: 1880-1946. One of the most important early American Modernists and Abstract Expressionists. He has had auction results over $8,000,000 and that record was 2 weeks ago. A...
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1940s Abstract San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

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Mixed Media

Large Scale Mid 20th Century Acrylic Painting by Vanguard Studios by Van Gaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large Scale Mid 20th Century Acrylic Painting by Vanguard Studios Signed Van Gaard Classic 1950s to 1960s acrylic painting of a guitar against a colorful ab...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Acrylic

Fred Kenknight "Midday Sun" Abstract Oil Painting c.1963
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fred Kenknight Vintage 1960s "Midday Sun" Abstract Oil Painting Fantastic vintage oil painting signed by Fred Kenknight. Though untitled, we are call...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Olja Ivanjicki "Florence or Hell of l'Inconnue De La Seine" Oil Painting c.1965
Located in San Francisco, CA
Olja Ivanjicki "Florence or Hell of l'Inconnue De La Seine" original oil circa 1965 Original oil on board. Dimensions 26" wide x 42" high. The frame measures 30" wide x 46" high. Signed and dated at the upper border. She has auction results over $9,000 which was earlier in 2021. Olga Ivanjicki, the daughter of Russian emigrants was born in Pancevo, Danube Banovina. She studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Belgrade, graduated in 1957, and in the same year she was the only woman among the founders of MEDIALA Belgrade, an art group of painters, writers and architects such as Leonid Šejka, Vladimir Velickovic, Ljubomir Popovic, Miodrag Ðuric. In 1962, she received a scholarship of the Ford Foundation to pursue her art studies in the United States, and in 1978 she was a selected artist of the Fulbright program Artist in Residence at the Rhode Island School of Design. She had over ninety individual exhibitions and participated in numerous national and international group exhibitions. Ivanjicki’s painting was influenced by Symbolism, Surrealism, Pop art and Fantastic art. In the course of her career, the artist received the Vuk Lifetime Achievement Award (Vukova nagrada, 1988), the Seventh of July Award (Sedmojulska nagrada, 1988) and the Karic Award. L'Inconnue de la Seine (English: The Unknown Woman of the...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

1970s Abstract Oil Painting by San Francisco Artist P. Ciment
By Phyllis Ciment
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s Abstract Oil Painting by San Francisco Artist Phyllis Ciment Created with oils on paper over mat board. Using wide brush strokes an...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Archival Paper

Still Life (Geometric Figure II)
By Dave Fox
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: David Fox (American, 1920-2011) Title: Still Life (Geometric Figure #2) Year: 2003 Medium: Acrylic on paper Paper: Watercolor paper Image si...
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21st Century and Contemporary Cubist San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Tivona, Abstract Painting
By Krispen Spencer
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"Tivona" means lover of nature. Nature inspires all of my work, but I saved the title for this one. It is a large, colorful abstract. Fluid acrylics were poured onto a horizontal canvas.


About the Artist
Krispen Spencer...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Large Mid-Century Abstract Oil Painting By E. Costello
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid Modern Abstract Oil Painting By E. Costello Large and impressive abstract oil painting created with oils on Masonite. This painting can hang vertical, or horizontal. Dimension...
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1960s Abstract San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Perle Fine Geometric Abstract
By Perle Fine
Located in San Francisco, CA
Perle Fine: 1905-1988. Very well listed American abstract and geometric abstract artist. Her high auction result was $57,600 in September 2024. She studied with Hans Hoffman, and was...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Geometric San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Untitled
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sergio Nates Untitled, 2015 Acrylic on canvas Unframed dimensions: 21.75 x 23 inches Framed dimensions: 22.75 x 24 x 1.875 inches This one-of-a-kind acrylic painting on canvas inclu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Terra Incognita (Le Pavé de France 5) (Abstract Painting)
By Jessica Snow
Located in London, GB
Terra Incognita (Le Pavé de France 5) (Abstract Painting) Oil on linen stretched on panel - Unframed. Snow sees her work as a constant play between order and chaos, logic and emoti...
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2010s Abstract San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil, Panel

Mystery Mid Century Modern Sailboats
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mystery heavy impasto abstract sailboat scene. Fabulous midcentury oil on canvas which appears to be illegibly signed. It has wonderful colors and is...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Untitled - Fisherfolk
By Moshe Katz
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Moshe Katz – Romanian/Israeli (1937-) Title: Untitled - Fisherfolk Year: 1966 Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 24 x 36 inches Framed size: 28.5 x 40.5 inches Signature: Signed, d...
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1960s Modern San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fractured Land #3
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alejandro Rubio Fractured Land #3, 2018 Acrylic on canvas 55 x 55 inches This one-of-a-kind acrylic painting on canvas is stretched across wooden stretcher bars. This painting is p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Large Geometric Abstract Oil Painting on Masonite
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large Geometric Abstract Oil Painting on Masonite No visible signature 36 x 48 unframed, 37.5 x 49.5 framed
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Mid-20th Century Abstract San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Saul Steinberg (1914-1999, American) Postcard Style Watercolor Landscape, Signed
By Saul Steinberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
Saul Steinberg (1914-1999, American) Postcard Style Watercolor Landscape Painting Cover of The New Yorker, September, 1971 Signed and Dated 1970 Inscribed "For Barbara" Unfra...
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1970s San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Musical Instrument
By Natasha Tayles
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Canvas is like a "Musical Instrument" to write lyrics with imagination, thoughts and emotions using paints and brushes.

About the Artist
Vibrant co...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Botanical Experiment #4
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paula Valenzuela Botanical Experiment #4, 2025 Watercolor and alcohol inks on paper 12 x 9 inches This one-of-a-kind work on paper comes unframed and ships in a tube. External, visi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Mid Century Abstract Painting by Chamlin Oil Paint on Canvas
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-century Abstract Painting by Chamlin Oil Paint on Canvas
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Mid-20th Century Abstract San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Explosive Abstract in Vibrant Blue, Red and Black
By Heinie Hartwig
Located in San Francisco, CA
Small but mighty. A moment caught, an explosion of energy, of color. And such a departure for California artist Heinie Hartwig (b. 1937), who is known primarily for his Western subje...
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Mid-20th Century San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

World Of Chaos, Original Painting in Acrylic on Canvas, 2021
By Dyanna Dimick
Located in Boston, MA
World Of Chaos, Original Painting in Acrylic on Canvas, 2021 Artist Commentary: This piece highlights the relationship between nature and humans. Keywords: light, day, abstract, wa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas, Pastel, Found Objects

"The Manifestation" Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas Illustrator Bill Shields
Located in Arp, TX
William Stephens Shields, Jr., 1925 - 2010 "The Manifestation" 1994 Oil on canvas 48"x36" artist framed Signed lower center William Stephens Shields, Jr., 1925 - 2010 He was born in san Francisco, in 1931, Bill moved to Texas, where he grew up. Moved to New York in 1940 and later joined the Naval Air Corps at the age of 18. He served as an Aviation Cadet in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1945. At the end of WWII, Bill returned to Texas. At 21, Bill re-focused his energy and enrolled in the Chicago Academy of Fine Art as an Illustration major. What followed was a whirlwind of success, great friendships and a sense of belonging he had never before experienced. Art was his calling and the art-world could not have been less prepared for the likes of Bill Shields...
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Late 20th Century American Modern San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

O-5
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "O-5" 1983 is an oil painting on canvas by minimalist Austrian artist Manfred Bockelmann, b.1943. It is signed, titled and dated...
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Late 20th Century Minimalist San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Orange and Blue 4
By Natasha Tayles
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
The edges of the gallery wrapped canvas are painted in blue and orange.

About the Artist
Vibrant colors makes Natasha Tayles happy. She enjoys discovering new methods and techniques of painting and creativity. For her, art is an important form of self-expression. It's about being in my own world where it feels free, fun, easy and enjoyable, she explains. She feels the most liberated when working in an abstract style and prefers everything bright and colorful.

Orange and Blue...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Eva Sikorski (1917-1990) Abstract Portrait Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Eva Sikorski (1917-1990) abstract portrait painting by listed German born California artist. Classic impressionistic style with muted colors. Oil on canvas. Excellent condition in li...
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Mid-20th Century San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Untitled #2
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Untitled #2" 1990 is an oil painting with collage on canvas by noted artist Georgia Whitaker. It is signed at the lower left corner by t...
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Late 20th Century Abstract San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

10' Changes Everything, Abstract Painting
By Patricia Oblack
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"My work is completely in the direction of abstract, but many viewers experience other views," says Patricia. "In this piece, the name tells the story that wh...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

James Grant (1924–1997) Mixed Media Abstract 1963
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fine art mixed media painting by listed artist James Grant (1924–1997). Titled "Three Dots". Collage with oils on Masonite. This fine mid modern abstract painting will brighten up a...
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1960s Abstract San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Richard Anuszkiewicz 1963 Original Painting
By Richard Anuszkiewicz
Located in San Francisco, CA
Richard Anuszkiewicz: 1930-2020. Very important and well listed American artist. He has auction results as high as $250,000. He was the leader of what would be called OP Art short fo...
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1960s Op Art San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Stewart's Stream, Abstract Oil Painting
By Ronda Waiksnis
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Ronda Waiksnis says of this atmospheric landscape, "I love a direction through nature that leads to the unknown!"


About the Artist
Ronda Waik...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Geometric Figure #22
By Dave Fox
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: David Fox (American, 1920-2011) Title: Geometric Figure #21 Year: 2003 Medium: Acrylic on paper Paper: Watercolor paper Image size: 10 x 8...
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21st Century and Contemporary Cubist San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Tribute Serie #2
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Tribute Serie #2" 1982 is an acrylic painting on canvas by noted American artist Robert Inman, 1927-2016. It is signed at the lower left corner by the artist. The canvas size is 40 x 30 inches, framed size is 40.75 x 30.75 inches. Custom framed in a simple wood frame. It is in excellent condition. About the artist: Robert Inman 1927-2016. Studied at the Chouinard Art Institute The first job started in1959 at Bob Clampett...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

1997 "Blue Heaven" Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas Illustrator Bill Shields
Located in Arp, TX
William Stephens Shields, Jr., 1925 - 2010 "Blue Heaven" 1997 Oil on canvas 48"x48" artist framed Signed lower right William Stephens Shields, Jr., 1925 -...
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Late 20th Century American Modern San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Phyllis Ciment Abstract Pastel Painting c.1970s
By Phyllis Ciment
Located in San Francisco, CA
Phyllis Ciment Abstract Pastel Painting c.1970s Red, white and blue - Fine colorful abstract painting 24" wide x 18" high The frame measures 33" wide x 28" high Signed by the art...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Pastel

Construct
By Jennifer Davenport
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Construct" 1989 is an acrylic painting on paper laid on cardboard by American artist Jennifer Davenport. It is signed and dater at the lower right corner by the ...
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Late 20th Century Abstract San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Christina's Spirit 94-96
By Jennifer Bain
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Jennifer Bain (American, born 1955) Title: Christina's Spirit 94-96 Year: Circa 1995 Medium: Acrylic on canvas Signature: Signed and titled on reverse by the artist...
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Late 20th Century Abstract San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Sunset's Fire, Abstract Painting
By Dorothy Dunn
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
The vibrant purple and orange of sunset often ripples like fire and smoke when reflected in the moving waters of the wetlands. I recreated the sunset's river...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Flower Shop 2
By Natasha Tayles
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Natasha Tayles describes this painting as an abstract expression of the flower shops she passes on the street. I am filled with wonderment of how different al...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Arcadia
By Karen Hansen
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
I love painting atmospheric skyscapes but then playing with the colors beyond what we ordinarily see when we look up!

About the Artist
Karen’s abst...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Mid Century Abstract Stream Painting by Gibbs C.1968
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid Century Abstract Stream Painting by Gibbs C.1968 Original oil on panel Dimensions 10" wide x 25" high The rabbet measures 15.5" wide x 30.5" high Please note: The rabbet is i...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Monumental Gold Tone Abstract Painting by MacMillan c.1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
Magnificent monumental abstract painting circa 1970s. Signed lower right "MacMillan". This painting will be the centerpiece of any interior. It's a large, and elegant painting fill...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Peter Kitchell (b.1950) Large Scale Abstract Watercolor c.1979
Located in San Francisco, CA
Peter Kitchell (b.1950) Monumental Abstract Watercolor c.1979 Impressive large scale watercolor by listed artist Peter Kitchell. Original watercolor o...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Seascape, Geometric Figure #2
By Dave Fox
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: David Fox (American, 1920-2011) Title: Seascape, Geometric Figure #2 Year: c.2000 Medium: Acrylic on paper Paper: Watercolor paper Image size: 10 x 8 inches Paper ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cubist San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

David Hammons, Gray & Rust Abstract
By David Hammons
Located in San Francisco, CA
This signed painting by acclaimed African-American artist David Hammons displays an early experimental use of painted material during the artist’s formative years at Otis Art Institu...
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1960s Abstract San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Enamel

Untitled
By Jose Maria Sicilia
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Untitled" 1985 in an acrylic painting on paper by renown Spanish artist, Jose Maria Sicilia, born 1954. The exact artwork size is 17.90 x 14.90 inches, framed is 20.25 ...
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Late 20th Century Abstract San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Abstract Landscape
By Richard Mann
Located in San Francisco, CA
Richard Mann (1940-1990) (Australia / America, 20th century) abstract expressionist acrylic painting, circa 1970s Bold original painting by Richard M...
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Acrylic

So Many Memories, Abstract Painting
By Patricia Oblack
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Patricia builds her compositions intuitively with palette knives, blending colors and developing texture directly on the surface of her panels. She says this ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Figure Drinking from Bottle
By Alois Mosbacher
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Alois Mosbacher– Austrian (1954- ) Title: Figure Drinking from Bottle Year: 1982 Medium: Mixed Media – Acrylic and watercolor on paper Size: 16.75 x 24 inches (42.5 x 61 cm) ...
Category

1980s Other Art Style San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor

Geometric Figure #4
By Dave Fox
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: David Fox (American, 1920-2011) Title: Geometric Figure #4 Year: 2002 Medium: Acrylic on paper Paper: Watercolor paper Image size: 10 x 8 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cubist San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Peter Sword Vintage Abstract Triptych Oil Paintings C.1970s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Peter Sword Vintage Abstract Triptych Oil Paintings C.1970s Oil on recycled wood panels Each painting varies slightly in size Largest dimensions 24.5" w...
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract San Francisco - Abstract Paintings

Materials

Plywood, Oil

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