Born in New York City in 1923, Herb Mears was interested in art from a young age. He studied under Fernand Leger in Paris and went on to paint and study in various studios in France and Italy before his arrival in Houston in 1951. With colleague David Adickes, whom he had met in Paris, Mears decided to open an art school. Their Studio of Contemporary Arts finally settled in an old building on Main Street with Mears and Adickes hoping to give classes to potential students. However, money was tight and Mears found himself working as a draftsman for Houston Lighting & Power Company, a job he excelled at and enjoyed. Later, Mears was involved in the Contemporary Arts Association, frequently making trips to ensure security in addition to enjoying the art scene that the Association provided. From the CAA to the Art League of Houston and the Museum of Fine Arts, Mears began to gain recognition. An abstract, or "non-objective piece" as he called it, won a prize at a competition held by the Museum of Fine Arts, earning him a teaching position at the Museum School. Mears also taught at the Contemporary Arts Museum, University of Houston and Rice University. He passed away in 1999.
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"City Cafe" Cubist Post Impressionist Abstract Landscape
By Herbert Mears
Located in Houston, TX
Cubist style post-impressionist landscape painting of building facades by Herbert Mears. The work is done using oil paints and this adds texture to the surface of the canvas. The wor...
Oil
Blue and Green Modern Abstract Mountain Landscape
By Herbert Mears
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful blue, green, and yellow abstract mountain landscape by Herbert Mears circa 1960s. Signed by artist. Artist Biography: Born in ...
Oil
$2,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 33 in W 29 in D 2 in
"Group by the Sea" - Abstracted Impasto Seascape by Richard Lofton
By Richard Lofton
Located in Soquel, CA
Colorful and expressive abstracted seascape with thick impasto dynamically swirling together by California artist Richard Lofton (American, 1908-1966). Signed and dated "RICHARD LOFT...
Oil, Burlap
$2,245
H 22.45 in W 22.45 in D 0.79 in
Champs en lumière – Abstract Landscape, Contemporary Art, French, signed
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Oil on canvas Unframed dimensions: 50 × 50 cm (19.7 × 19.7 in) Framed dimensions: 57 × 57 cm (22.4 × 22.4 in) Floater frame available in black or natural wood (collector’s choice) Si...
Oil
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H 18.51 in W 15.36 in D 1.58 in
Multicolored Fauvist Coastal and Forest Scene. Provence.
By Antoine Giroux
Located in Cotignac, FR
Highly colorful fauvist coastal and forest scene in oil on board by Belgian artist Antoine Giroux. Presented in a black tray frame. This vibrant artwork captures a serene natural co...
Oil, Board
$556Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 18 in D 1 in
Vintage American Modernist Fauvist Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Provenance from a Sag Harbor, NY collection. Measuring: 18 by 24 inches overall. Excellent condition, ready to han...
Oil, Canvas
Midsummer
By Ira Barkoff
Located in Greenwich, CT
Ira Barkoff Biography American, b. 1934 Born in 1934 in Brooklyn, New York, Ira Barkoff’s paintings feature empty, Zen-like landscapes whose stillness reflects a location’s essence....
Canvas, Oil
$4,800
H 22 in W 20 in
Modernist Abstract Oil Painting Marine Seascape Sunset w Boat Ralph Della Volpe
Located in Surfside, FL
RALPH DELLA-VOLPE (1923-2017) Fine Art Painter, American Contemporary Sunset Sail Oil on canvas Hand signed lower right and verso 22 x 20 inches Provenance: The Estate of the art...
Canvas, Oil
"Forevermore 1" Abstract Oil Painting, Vibrant Color Field
By Dorothy Fagan
Located in Denver, CO
Dorothy Fagan’s "Forevermore 1" is a 2023 oil on canvas measuring 48 x 36 inches unframed, with a framed size of 49.50 x 37.50 x 2 inches. The artwork is professionally framed and re...
Canvas, Oil
$354
H 21.66 in W 29.53 in D 0.79 in
At dawn" abstract marine landscape by Lilia Volskaya.
By Lilya Volskaya
Located in Zofingen, AG
"At dawn" abstract marine landscape by Lilia Volskaya. Charming seascape. He breathes sea spray and foam. Waves run into the endless expanses of the sea At dawn, the water turns red....
Canvas, Lacquer, Oil
New York City Rainy Night Street Scene in Blue
By Bernard Lamotte
Located in Miami, FL
Moody blue night with rain and wind rendered in a post-impressionist style somewhat like that of Albert Marquet. Signed lower right and on verso Provenance: Christie's, Doyle, NY
Canvas, Oil
$14,800
H 46 in W 2 in D 46 in
1966 OIL on Canvas Large French IMPRESSIONIST “ Personnages dans la campagne”
By Gabriel Godard
Located in New York, NY
Gabriel Godard 1966 “Personnages dans la campagn” Oil in Canvas Signed and dated lower left 40x40 inches Sight Size 46x46 inches frame Canvas is in Very good overall condition, fram...
Oil, Acrylic
$636Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 18 in D 1 in
Vintage American Modernist Landscape Original Fauvist Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Provenance from a Sag Harbor, NY collection. Measuring: 18 by 24 inches overall. Excellent condition, ready to hang...
Oil, Canvas
$28,000
H 44 in W 44 in
H.M. Saffer II, "Moonscape III", 44x44 Blue Pointillist Landscape Oil Painting
By H.M. Saffer II
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Landscape painting "Moonscape III" 44x44 by artist H.M. Saffer II. Painted in the style of pointillism, a series of tiny painted brushstrokes , this colorful oil painting depicts a ...
Oil, Board
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H 20.25 in W 28.25 in D 1.25 in
"Woman with Birds at St. Mark’s Square" Basilica Venice Landscape Painting
By Herbert Mears
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract painting of "Woman with Birds at St. Marks Square" Basilica in Venice by Texas artist, Herbert Mears. The painting incorporates red/coral and light blue tones. Signed by the...
Masonite, Oil
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H 20 in W 25.75 in D 1.5 in
"Venice" Abstract Blue Toned Grand Canal Scene Landscape Painting
By Herbert Mears
Located in Houston, TX
Blue abstract scene of the Grand Canal in Venice that was painted by Texas artist, Herbert Mears. The piece is titled "Venice" and is signed by the artist in the bottom right corner....
Masonite, Oil
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H 69 in W 45 in D 2.5 in
"Two Figures Unmasked" Abstract Impressionist Figurative Painting
By Herbert Mears
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract impressionist painting of two unmasked figures by Texas artist, Herbert Mears. Signed by the artist in the bottom right corner and is currently displayed in a gold frame wit...
Canvas, Oil
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H 49.5 in W 49.5 in D 1.75 in
"Rio Grande" Colorful Abstract River Valley Nature Landscape Painting
By Herbert Mears
Located in Houston, TX
Colorful abstract landscape painting of the Rio Grande River Valley by Texas artist, Herbert Mears. Signed by the artist in the bottom right corner and displayed in a white floating ...
Canvas, Oil
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H 15.25 in W 21.25 in D 1.5 in
"Night Reflections" Abstract Blue Venice Grand Canal Scene Landscape Painting
By Herbert Mears
Located in Houston, TX
Blue abstract scene of the Grand Canal in Venice that was painted by Texas artist, Herbert Mears. The piece is titled "Night Reflections" and is signed by the artist in the bottom ri...
Oil, Board
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H 37.125 in W 31 in D 1.5 in
"Cathedral with Gatherers" Abstract Impressionist Landscape Figurative Painting
By Herbert Mears
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract Impressionist landscape painting titled "Cathedral with Gatherers" by Texas artist, Herbert Mears. The painting incorporates brown and yellow tones with four figures standin...
Canvas, Oil
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H 18.5 in W 22.5 in D 0.75 in
"Country Place" Colorful Modern Landscape of Houses Lithograph Edition 217/300
By Herbert Mears
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract impressionist modern landscape lithograph of colorful houses amongst trees and foliage. Titled and editioned in pencil in lower left corner and signed in the lower right cor...
Lithograph
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H 16.5 in W 17.5 in D 1 in
"Two Mines" Abstract Impressionist Figurative Painting
By Herbert Mears
Located in Houston, TX
Impressionist abstract figurative painting of two men dancing in a field of green landscape. The work is signed by the artist in the bottom corner and ...
Oil
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H 11.5 in W 10 in D 0.04 in
Untitled Post Impressionist Minimal Still Life Painting
By Herbert Mears
Located in Houston, TX
Post-impressionist blue and green tonal still life with lemons and a vase. The work is signed by the artist in the bottom corner and the artist board is currently not framed. Artist...
Oil
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H 23 in W 20.5 in D 2 in
Untitled Warm Toned Abstract Impressionist Still Life
By Herbert Mears
Located in Houston, TX
Warm tonal still life painting in an impressionist style. The work is signed by the artist in the bottom corner. The work is framed in a wooden frame with an orange velvet matte. Dim...
Oil
"Fisherman" Impressionist Portrait Painting
By Herbert Mears
Located in Houston, TX
Impressionist style portrait of a man who is said to be a fisherman. The work is painted in neutral tones. It is framed in a gold frame with a black trim. The work is signed by the a...
Oil, Board
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H 20 in W 13 in D 2 in
"Cathedral" Warm Tonal Architectural Landscape Edition 5 of 29
By Herbert Mears
Located in Houston, TX
Warm tonal landscape of a cathedral. The work is signed by the artist editioned and titled. It is framed in a black frame with a white matte. Dimensions without Frame: H 8.5 in x W 1...
Lithograph