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Honora Berg Figurative Paintings

American, 1897-1985

Honora Berg, an Abstract Expressionist and Bay Area Figurative School artist, studied at the San Francisco Art Institute with David Park, Elmer Bischoff and James Budd Dixon. Berg's friend Edith Truesdell — David Park's aunt — suggested a move to California in 1951 to study under Park. She exhibited at the 25th Annual Drawing, Print and Sculpture Exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, 1961.

(Biography provided by Robert Azensky Fine Art)
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Artist: Honora Berg
Bay Area Abstract Expressionist Figurative -- Summer Coming of Age Scene
By Honora Berg
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid Century Bay Area Abstract Expressionist Figurative - Summer Scene by Honora Berg Compelling figurative of two teenagers sitting on dock in a summer coming-of-age scene by Honora...
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1950s Abstract Expressionist Honora Berg Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Pastel

Bay Area Abstract Expressionist Standing Nude from Behind in Oil on Cardboard
By Honora Berg
Located in Soquel, CA
Bay Area Expressionist Standing Nude from Behind in Oil on Cardboard Standing nude woman from behind by Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985). Bold...
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1950s Abstract Expressionist Honora Berg Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Illustration Board

Mid Century Modern Portrait of a Man in a Suit in Oil on Masonite
By Honora Berg
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid Century Modern Portrait of a Man in a Suit in Oil on Masonite Mid Century Modern portrait of an older man by Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985). This portrait is made of layers o...
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1950s Post-Impressionist Honora Berg Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Masonite

Mid Century Bay Area Figurative Original Oil Painting -- Motherhood
By Honora Berg
Located in Soquel, CA
Original Bay Area Figurative of Mother and Baby in Oil Paint on Laid Paper Original oil painting depicting a modern twist of a mother and baby by Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985), ...
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1950s Post-War Honora Berg Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Illustration Board, Laid Paper, Stretcher Bars

Bay Area Abstract Expressionist Leaning Nude
By Honora Berg
Located in Soquel, CA
Bay Area Abstract Expressionist Leaning Nude Standing nude woman by Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985). Bold depiction of a nude woman with dark hair. The model is rendered in light ...
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1950s Post-War Honora Berg Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Paper

Abstract Expressionist Bay Area Hills Landscape
By Honora Berg
Located in Soquel, CA
Abstract Expressionist painting of Bay Area Hills by Honora Berg Berkeley San Francisco Bay Area abstract expressionist landscape by Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985). A brilliant e...
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1950s Abstract Expressionist Honora Berg Figurative Paintings

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Archival Paper, Gouache

Bay Area Abstract Expressionist Standing Nude
By Honora Berg
Located in Soquel, CA
Bay Area Expressionist Standing Nude Standing nude woman by Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985). Bold depiction of a nude woman with dark hair. The model is rendered in dark greys, w...
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1950s American Modern Honora Berg Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Paper

Bay Area Figurative Movement Portrait of a Woman in Oil on Artist's Board 1950s
By Honora Berg
Located in Soquel, CA
Bay Area Figurative Movement Portrait of a Woman in Oil on Artist's Board 1950s Portrait of a woman man by Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985). The woman is looking directly at the viewer, with a neutral expression. She has dark hair and a slender nose, and is wearing a blue dress. A distinctive bay area figurative movement portrait by well known San Francisco artist Honora Berg. Signed "H. Berg" in on verso. Stamp from Miller Fine Art on verso Acquired with a collection of the artist's work. Initialed and numbered "HB 122 " on verso Unframed. Board size: 24.75"H x 19"W Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985) was an Abstract Expressionist and Bay Area Figurative School artist who studied at the San Francisco Art Institute with David Park, Elmer Bischoff and James Budd Dixon. Berg's friend Edith Truesdell — David Park's aunt — suggested a move to California in 1951 to study under Park. She exhibited at the 25th Annual Drawing, Print and Sculpture Exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, 1961. Provenance, Estate of Honora Berg - David Carlson Gallery, Larry Miller...
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1950s American Impressionist Honora Berg Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Oil, Illustration Board

Mid Century Bay Area Figurative Movement Nude Study
By Honora Berg
Located in Soquel, CA
Nude study by Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985). Image, 26"H x 20"W on artsits cardboard. Signed/stamped "Estate of Honora Berg" on verso, from a collection of her works. Berg studied at the San Francisco Art Institute with David Park, Elmer Bischoff, and James Budd Dixon. Berg's friend Edith Truesdell...
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1950s Abstract Expressionist Honora Berg Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Cardboard

Mid Century Multi-Color Abstract Expressionist Figurative
By Honora Berg
Located in Soquel, CA
Exceptional mid century Abstract Expressionist figurative painting from her study with David Park by Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985). Signed lower right "Honora Berg" and on verso. Unframed. Image 36"H x 30"W. Berg studied at the San Francisco Art Institute with David Park, Elmer Bischoff, and James Budd Dixon. Berg's friend Edith Truesdell...
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1950s Abstract Expressionist Honora Berg Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Bay Area Abstract Expressionist Fauvist Oil on Paper Honora Berg Berkeley 1959
By Honora Berg
Located in Soquel, CA
Bay Area Abstract Expressionist Fauvist Oil on Paper Honora Berg Berkeley 1959 San Francisco Bay area abstract expressionist painting by Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985).A brilliant fauvist example of the melting pot of colors Honora Berg creates. Splashes of red over hues of blue with bright canary yellow swirls and patches. Estate stamp on verso "Estate of Honora Berg - Miller Fine Art" Unframed. 30"H x 22"W. Larry Miller 1958-2003, Larry was a specialist in bay area abstract artists and purchased numerous bay area artists estates. He purchased the entirety of the Honora Berg Estate and we purchased many of those works directly form Larry. Honora Berg, an Abstract Expressionist and Bay Area Figurative School artist, studied at the San Francisco Art Institute with David Park, Elmer Bischoff and James Budd Dixon...
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1950s Abstract Expressionist Honora Berg Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Archival Paper

Portrait of the Artist Manuel Neri Heavy Impasto on Linen San Francisco Abstract
By Honora Berg
Located in Soquel, CA
Portrait of the Artist Manuel Neri Heavy Impasto on Linen San Francisco Abstract San Francisco Abstract Expressionist School a portrait by Honora Berg (American, 1897 - 1985). Heavy impasto with broad strokes an interior scene with the iconic San Francisco sculptor Manuel Neri. Honora captures Manuel's distinctive features with her expressionist style and layered paints. Manuel is in a dark suit and bright shirt and tie resting his arm on the window and looking out at the trees in the distance. Provenance, Estate of Honora Berg - David Carlson Gallery, Larry Miller...
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1960s Abstract Impressionist Honora Berg Figurative Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Mid Century Abstract Expressionist Figurative -- Mother and Baby
By Honora Berg
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful mid century abstract figurative of nude mother with baby and bird in background by Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985). A nocturnal setting adds more interest and dimension. Signed on verso "Berg." Unframed. 34"H x 37"W. Honora Berg an early Bay Area Figurative and Abstract Expressionist painter. She studied at the San Francisco Art Institute with David Park, Elmer Bischoff, and James Budd Dixon. Berg's friend Edith Truesdell...
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1960s American Modern Honora Berg Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Joan Brown Bay Area Abstract Expressionist Seated Nude Oil on Canvas
By Honora Berg
Located in Soquel, CA
Portrait of Joan Brown Bay Area Expressionist Seated Nude in Oil on Canvas Heavy impasto painting of a seated nude woman (Joan Brown) by Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985). Bold depiction of a nude woman with dark hair. She is sitting in a dark blue chair, body slightly angled towards the viewer. The wall behind her is a deep red. Both the chair and the model are made out of many small brushstrokes of varying colors, creating a pointillist feel. Honora Berg also painted and portrait of Manuel Neri (Joan's Husband) which we acquired also from the Larry Miller Estate. Unframed. Canvas size: 30"H x 24"W Signed and dated "Honora Berg 60" in the lower right corner. Signed "H. Berg" on verso. Tag from Larry Miller Fine Art on verso. Provenance: Estate of Honora Berg, David Carson...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Honora Berg Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Mid Century Abstract Expressionist Figurative -- Nude Woman and Red Chair
By Honora Berg
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful mid century abstract figurative nude at night with red chair by Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985). A nocturnal setting adds more interest and dimension. Signed on verso "H Berg." Unframed. 36"H x 30"W. Honora Berg an early Bay Area Figurative and Abstract Expressionist painter. She studied at the San Francisco Art Institute with David Park, Elmer Bischoff, and James Budd Dixon. Berg's friend Edith Truesdell...
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1960s American Modern Honora Berg Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Abstract Expressionist Bay Area Fauvist Oil on Paper Honora Berg Berkeley 1959
By Honora Berg
Located in Soquel, CA
Abstract Expressionist Bay Area Fauvist Oil on Paper Honora Berg Berkeley 1959 San Francisco Bay area abstract expressionist painting by Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985).A brilliant fauvist example of the bold slashes of colors Honora Berg creates. Splashes of blue over red and green hues with bright canary yellow swirls and patches. Estate stamp on verso "Estate of Honora Berg - Miller Fine Art" Unframed. 30"H x 22"W. Larry Miller 1958-2003, Larry was a specialist in bay area abstract artists and purchased numerous bay area artists estates. He purchased the entirety of the Honora Berg Estate and we purchased many of those works directly form Larry. Honora Berg, an Abstract Expressionist and Bay Area Figurative School artist, studied at the San Francisco Art Institute with David Park, Elmer Bischoff and James Budd Dixon...
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1950s Abstract Expressionist Honora Berg Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Archival Paper

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