James McCray Paintings

American, 1912-1993

James McCray taught at the California School of Fine Arts in San Francisco during the 1940s. He had solo and group exhibitions from 1935–66. Among them: Oakland Art Gallery in 1935, Golden Gate International Exposition in 1940, 57th Annual Painting and Sculpture Exhibition San Francisco Art Association at the San Francisco Museum of Art in 1937. Third-Fifth Winter Invitational, California Palace of the Legion of Honor in 1962, 1963, 1964. Salon de Realite, Paris and Institute of Creative Arts Grant in 1965–66.

Artist: James McCray

James McCrayWhite Abstract Cubes -- San Francisco Abstract Expressionist School, 1966

$2,120Sale Price|20% Off

White Abstract Cubes -- San Francisco Abstract Expressionist School

By James McCray

Located in Soquel, CA

Stunning white cubes, a substantial abstract expressionist oil painting by James McCray (American, 1912-1993). Unsigned, with his inventory number scheme on stretcher "C- I-66 for C for Cal' University of California Berkeley,1966. From the estate of James McCray; provenance: David Carlson Collection. Unframed. Image size, 24"H x 30"W. As one of the second wave of San Francisco abstract...

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1960s Abstract Expressionist James McCray Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Abstract Expressionism in a Large Mid-Century Modern Dripped Painting, 1975

$4,750

H 67.25 in W 49.5 in D 2 in

Abstract Expressionism in a Large Mid-Century Modern Dripped Painting

Located in San Francisco, CA

This work is a strong example of Abstract Expressionism in the drip or gesture painting style. It uses layered, all-over compositions with dripped and poured paint forming overlappin...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist James McCray Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Alison JohnsonQuiet Sky-original oil abstract landscape oil painting-contemporary artwork, 2025

$1,147

H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in

Quiet Sky-original oil abstract landscape oil painting-contemporary artwork

By Alison Johnson

Located in London, Chelsea

We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet C...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist James McCray Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

AbstrusFrench Abstract Expressionist Oil on Canvas, Les Alliance au Crepuscule, 2000

$1,111

H 30.32 in W 26.58 in D 1.97 in

French Abstract Expressionist Oil on Canvas, Les Alliance au Crepuscule

Located in Cotignac, FR

French late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist oil on canvas by Abstrus. The painting is signed bottom right and signed titled and dated to the rear stretcher. Presented in a fine b...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist James McCray Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Roger LersyLarge Modernist French Abstract Expressionist Colorful Bird Painting Roger Lersy, 1961

$3,600

H 35 in W 31 in

Large Modernist French Abstract Expressionist Colorful Bird Painting Roger Lersy

By Roger Lersy

Located in Surfside, FL

Roger Lersy, French (1920 - 2004) Oil on canvas Signed, R. Lersy, dated 1961 lower right Measuring 35 X 31 Matted and framed. sight 26 X 21.5 Roger Lersy was born in Paris, France ...

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1960s Abstract Expressionist James McCray Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Jean SoyerDynamic Orange and Black Abstract Oil Painting by Jean Soyer

$5,733

H 23.63 in W 23.63 in

Dynamic Orange and Black Abstract Oil Painting by Jean Soyer

By Jean Soyer

Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

A powerful abstract oil painting on canvas by Jean Soyer (23.6 x 23.6 inches). The artwork features dramatic sweeping strokes in vibrant orange and deep black, created using large br...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist James McCray Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Robert Freiman"The Rose Garden" Mid Century Oil Painting on Canvas Abstract Landscape & Figure, 1971

$3,000

H 32.5 in W 46.25 in D 1.5 in

"The Rose Garden" Mid Century Oil Painting on Canvas Abstract Landscape & Figure

By Robert Freiman

Located in New York, NY

An abstract Mid-Century piece with lighter color tones accentuated with the use of basic colors, blue, red and yellow. In this abstract composition we see a figure, tending to their ...

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1950s Abstract Expressionist James McCray Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Raymond ParkerUntitled, 1965

$45,000

H 30.12 in W 23.25 in

Untitled

By Raymond Parker

Located in Palm Desert, CA

"Untitled" is an oil on canvas painting made by Ray Parker in 1965. The piece is signed verso, "R. Parker, 30 x 24, 1965". The art size is 30 1/8 x 23 1/4 inches. The framed size is ...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist James McCray Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Bill BateEmerald World - modern art, abstract human figurative expression painting, 2025

$4,454

H 36.23 in W 48.04 in D 1.97 in

Emerald World - modern art, abstract human figurative expression painting

Located in London, Chelsea

We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet C...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist James McCray Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Ba, Te'erBa, Te'er Abstract Original Oil On Canvas "Vision Series -3", 2014

$1,000

H 19.25 in W 23.25 in

Ba, Te'er Abstract Original Oil On Canvas "Vision Series -3"

Located in New York, NY

Title: Vision Series -3 Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 19.25 x 23.25 inches Frame: Framing options available! Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition. Note: T...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist James McCray Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Anastasiia Danilenko"Spellbound" Oil Painting 43" x 35" inch by Anastasiia Danilenko, 2023

$3,950

H 43 in W 35 in

"Spellbound" Oil Painting 43" x 35" inch by Anastasiia Danilenko

By Anastasiia Danilenko

Located in Culver City, CA

"Spellbound" Oil Painting 43" x 35" inch by Anastasiia Danilenko Ships rolled in a tube Anastasiia Danilenko is an artist and graphic designer. But the area of her occupation is p...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist James McCray Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Wei ZhangWei Zhang Abstract expressionism Original Oil Painting "Cosmic Color", 2000 Circa

$1,400

H 22 in W 26 in

Wei Zhang Abstract expressionism Original Oil Painting "Cosmic Color"

Located in New York, NY

Title: Cosmic Color Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 22 x 26 inches Frame: Framing options available! Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition. Year: 2000 Circ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist James McCray Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Doïna VieruMoldovan Contemporary Art by Doïna Vieru - Untitled, 2002

$4,000

H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.19 in

Moldovan Contemporary Art by Doïna Vieru - Untitled

By Doïna Vieru

Located in Paris, IDF

Oil on canvas Doïna Vieru is an Ecuadorian-Moldavian artist born in 1978 who lives & works in France, Paris. She always preferred pas/pas/passionately the...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist James McCray Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Previously Available Items

James McCrayCalifornia's Bollinger Canyon Abstracted Monochrome Landscape, 1973

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H 19 in W 24 in D 0.05 in

California's Bollinger Canyon Abstracted Monochrome Landscape

By James McCray

Located in Soquel, CA

Wonderful abstracted California landscape of Bollinger Canyon (Bay Area in Henry Coe Park) by James McCray (American, 1912-1993). Signed and dated "JM 4-74" ...

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1970s Abstract Expressionist James McCray Paintings

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Paper, Ink

James McCray1976 "View of the Bay" Bay Area Artist Landscape Painting, 1976

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H 23 in W 29 in

1976 "View of the Bay" Bay Area Artist Landscape Painting

By James McCray

Located in New York, NY

James McCray View of the Bay 1976 Gouache on paper 29"x23" *unframed $650 Signed and dated lower right *Listed price reflects custom framing selected by seller. Please expect fr...

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1970s Other Art Style James McCray Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

James McCrayCalistoga Palisades Abstract Landscape, 1976

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H 26.5 in W 31.75 in D 0.13 in

Calistoga Palisades Abstract Landscape

By James McCray

Located in Soquel, CA

Brightly colored abstract geometric landscape by James McCray (American, 1912-1993). Signed and dated "JM '76 June 19) in the lower right corner and titled center "Palisades Calistog...

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1970s Abstract Expressionist James McCray Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

James McCrayApples and Plums, 1955

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H 40 in W 51 in D 2 in

Apples and Plums

By James McCray

Located in Soquel, CA

Beautiful, rich colors in this abstract expressionist still life entitled "Apples and Plums" by James McCray (American, 1912-1993). Signed "McCray" lower right; titled on verso. Disp...

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20th Century Abstract Expressionist James McCray Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

James McCrayCalistoga Foothills, 1976

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H 22 in W 30 in D 1 in

Calistoga Foothills

By James McCray

Located in Soquel, CA

Vivid modern landscape of Calistoga foothills by listed California artist James McCray (American, 1912-1993). Signed "J.M. 76" and "Calistoga Oct. 29" lower right. Unframed. James McCray was born in Niles, California and is primarily known for his abstract geometric paintings. McCray received a scholarship to study in Pennsylvania at the Barnes Foundation...

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1960s Other Art Style James McCray Paintings

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Archival Paper, Watercolor

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