Howard Margolis Figurative Paintings

American

Howard Margolis is known for his somewhat primitive or naive forms created in a modernist style. He was a young man with a complex talent and message. He was referred to as a “neo-expressionist” with references to the stylistic and emotional content of the work of Munch, the horrendous primitive of Dubuffet and mystic, child-like images of Klee, and Abstract Expressionist concerns of neo-figurative painting. Margolis’s works were often genre scenes but occasionally included random animals. He was an artist, musician, father, teacher, mentor and social worker. Margolis’s life and spirit are memorialized at the Berkeley Zen Center.

(Biography provided by Robert Azensky Fine Art)

Artist: Howard Margolis

Howard MargolisMid Century Lake Anza Berkeley Bay Area Abstract Expressionist Landscape W/C, c.1960s

$850

Mid Century Lake Anza Berkeley Bay Area Abstract Expressionist Landscape W/C

By Howard Margolis

Located in Soquel, CA

Brilliantly colorful mid century expressive abstracted landscape of Lake Anza in Berkeley by Bay Area artist Howard Margolis (American, 1927-2015). Signed “Margolis” in lower right c...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Howard Margolis Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

FRANCESCA OWENDreaming In The Garden, 2022

$6,738

H 47.25 in W 47.25 in

Dreaming In The Garden

By FRANCESCA OWEN

Located in Brecon, Powys

There’s something restorative in being outside in the fresh air. It enables one to recharge and relax. Even if one has no outside space of ones own to dream in art makes it possible. Francesca Owen...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Howard Margolis Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Tibor Nagy"The Layers of Time" (2024) By Tibor Nagy, Original Cityscape Oil Painting, 2024

$3,300

H 23.5 in W 17.5 in

"The Layers of Time" (2024) By Tibor Nagy, Original Cityscape Oil Painting

By Tibor Nagy

Located in Denver, CO

C.W. Mundy's "The Layers of Time" (2024) is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an abstracted scene of the front of a city apartment building. About the Artist: C.W. Mu...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Howard Margolis Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Tibor Nagy"Fade into Night" (2025) Original Abstract Expressionist Cityscape Oil Painting, 2025

$5,600

H 19.7 in W 19.7 in

"Fade into Night" (2025) Original Abstract Expressionist Cityscape Oil Painting

By Tibor Nagy

Located in Denver, CO

Tibor Nagy's "Fade into Night" (2025) is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an abstracted scene of a view down a rainy highway. About the Arti...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Howard Margolis Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Linen

Karnish ArtAbundance: Large Contemporary Painting, Figurative, Original, Colorful, New, 2023

$2,000

H 33.08 in W 46.46 in D 1.19 in

Abundance: Large Contemporary Painting, Figurative, Original, Colorful, New

By Karnish Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Title: Abundance - The Grapevine Feminine Humanity Colorful Striking Painting Sensual Humanity Powerful Purple Turquoise Flowers Fruit Book Nature Grapes Landscape This strikingly...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Howard Margolis Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic

Olena KishkurnoSpring Bloom II, 2025

$1,577

H 37.41 in W 47.25 in D 0.08 in

Spring Bloom II

By Olena Kishkurno

Located in Zofingen, AG

shipped in roll “Spring Bloom II” captures a quiet moment of connection between two young women surrounded by blooming spring trees. Soft dresses, fresh greens, and gentle light crea...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Howard Margolis Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Paul WadsworthSpiral Staircase In Nature. Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting, 2026

$9,750

H 47.25 in W 59.06 in

Spiral Staircase In Nature. Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting

By Paul Wadsworth

Located in Brecon, Powys

Paul Wadsworth has a very special, innate talent for transporting the viewer into other realms. In his stunning, vibrant works from his travels on the Indian sub-continent the painti...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Howard Margolis Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Michael John HuntCotswold Landscape Painting, Modern Acrylic on Panel, Framed Art, 2026

$7,411

H 25 in W 29 in D 2 in

Cotswold Landscape Painting, Modern Acrylic on Panel, Framed Art

By Michael John Hunt

Located in Sandwich, GB

The Cotswolds! The only way to describe The Cotswolds is that of glorious verdant landscapes and Michael has captured the beauty and serenity perfectly in this painting. Acrylic ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Howard Margolis Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic

Kseniya RaiBlue VR779, 2024

$2,865

H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 0.04 in

Blue VR779

By Kseniya Rai

Located in Zofingen, AG

Presented at Bakerhouse Gallery, Graz, Austria, this work was exhibited alongside another painting from the same series, which became a finalist in the ScanArt Prize competition. Phi...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Howard Margolis Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Olena KishkurnoSpring Picnic, 2025

$1,371

H 37.41 in W 47.25 in D 0.04 in

Spring Picnic

By Olena Kishkurno

Located in Zofingen, AG

shipped in roll Spring Picnic is a contemporary painting portraying a quiet moment of closeness between two women resting together in a spring garden. Rendered in soft pastel tones, ...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Howard Margolis Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

William Yates Modern British Landscape St. Paul’s Cathedral from Ludgate Hill, London, Circa 1970

$2,950

H 36 in W 24 in

Modern British Landscape St. Paul’s Cathedral from Ludgate Hill, London

Located in Woodbury, CT

William Yates (British, 20th Century) St. Paul’s Cathedral from Ludgate Hill, London Oil on board, circa 1970 Signed on the reverse William Yates was a talented Modern British paint...

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1970s Abstract Expressionist Howard Margolis Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

Tibor Nagy"Machine Dream " (2025) Original Surrealist Abstract Cityscape Oil Painting, 2025

$5,600

H 19.7 in W 19.7 in

"Machine Dream " (2025) Original Surrealist Abstract Cityscape Oil Painting

By Tibor Nagy

Located in Denver, CO

Tibor Nagy's "Machine Dream" (2025) is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an abstracted scene of the front of a city apartment building. About...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Howard Margolis Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Andreas Claussen"Search" by Andreas Claussen, Surreal Astronaut Painting, 2023

$4,500

H 31.5 in W 31.5 in

"Search" by Andreas Claussen, Surreal Astronaut Painting

By Andreas Claussen

Located in Denver, CO

Andreas Claussen’s "Search" (2022) is a striking oil painting that blends surrealism and contemporary realism. Measuring 31.5 x 31.5 inches, this compelling work depicts a lone astro...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Howard Margolis Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Previously Available Items

Howard MargolisBrown Eyed Man, 1980s

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H 11.5 in W 12.5 in D 0.75 in

Brown Eyed Man

By Howard Margolis

Located in Soquel, CA

Portrait of a brown-eyed man by Berkeley artist Howard Margolis (American, 1927-2015). Unsigned, with “Howard Margolis” on verso. Presented in a simple wood frame without glass. Imag...

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Late 20th Century Expressionist Howard Margolis Figurative Paintings

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Masonite, Acrylic

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