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
$1,355
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 0.6 in
Starry Night after Vincent Van Gogh Saint Remy 1889 by Emerging British Artist
By Anthony D Padgett
Located in Preston, GB
Starry Night (after Van Gogh Saint Remy 1889) by British Artist Anthony D Padgett BA MA PGDip, born 1969. Art measures 20 x 16 inches Frame measures 22 x 18 inches Original Scul...
Canvas, Oil
$975Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.5 in W 19 in D 1 in
1960's French Post-Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Olive Tree in Provence
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Provence Landscape by Paul-Louis Bolot (French 1918-2003) signed & dated 66'' oil on canvas in wooden frame framed: 22.5 x 19 inches canvas: 22 x 18 inches original oil painting con...
Oil, Canvas
$23,030
H 32.29 in W 46.07 in D 0.4 in
Léon Zack - Lyrical Abstract Composition - Signed Oil on Canvas
By Léon Zack
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Léon Zack 1978 Lyrical Abstract Composition Signed Oil on Canvas 82 x 117 cm. Provenance -Galerie Visconti, París Léon Zack (1892-1980) Léon Zack ...
Oil
$23,017
H 39.77 in W 119.69 in D 0.6 in
Original Set Of 4 Oils-Autumn in London Series-British Awarded Artist-plein air
By Shizico Yi
Located in London, GB
-These set of 4 paintings would be fully insured during shipping to worldwide. -We offer the original artwork with Artist’s lifetime Warranty. -Free Shipping Worldwide -Frames servic...
Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars, Wood
$2,210
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
$20,000
H 46.25 in W 56.125 in D 1.25 in
Charles Levier "Port Corse" Coastal Harbor Scene Large Oil Painting, Framed
By Charles Levier
Located in Miami, FL
“PORT CORSE” BY CHARLES LEVIER (1920-2003) Oil on Canvas ⚜ Signed ⚜ Framed A MASTERPIECE OF POST-IMPRESSIONISM & CUBISM An exquisite example of Charles Levier’s signature style,...
Oil
$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
$895
H 24 in W 30 in D 2 in
Framed Fauvist Town Art Fair American Modernist Framed Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American oil painting. Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Measuring: 24 by 30 inches overall, and 18 by 24 painting alone. Excellent condition, ready to hang and enjoy.
Oil
$348
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
$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
Mountain Series, Sky Glow
By Ira Barkoff
Located in Greenwich, CT
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. Barkoff seeks to “por...
Canvas, 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 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
Abstract Still Life with 3 Bottles
By Herbert Mears
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful abstract still life of three bottles on a red background by Herbert Mears. The mat is made of red/orange velvet. Needs a cleaning which we can have done for an additional c...
Canvas, Oil