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

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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

Oonju ChunParallel Construction, 2018

$7,500

H 48 in W 54 in

Parallel Construction

By Oonju Chun

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Parallel Construction, oil on canvas, 48 x 54 in. Oonju Chun’s large abstract expressionist paintings delightfully employ the basics of good, nonobjective ...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist James McCray Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Mark WilsonWhy The Long Face, 2020

$18,666

H 60 in W 72 in

Why The Long Face

By Mark Wilson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Why The Long Face is an artistic collaboration by painters Mark Wilson and Paola Zarate where they painted simultaneously, often finishing each other's brushstrokes. The piece challe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist James McCray Paintings

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Canvas, Oil Pastel, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Doïna VieruMoldovan Contemporary Art by Doïna Vieru - Untitled, 2019

$7,200

H 51.19 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 image to the word and all ...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist James McCray Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Jean SoyerDynamic Orange and Black Abstract Oil Painting by Jean Soyer

$5,793

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

Doïna VieruMoldovan Contemporary Art by Doïna Vieru - Untitled, 2015

$7,000

H 47.25 in W 47.25 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

Oonju ChunBlue Tarp, 2019

$8,000

H 60 in W 50 in

Blue Tarp

By Oonju Chun

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Blue Tarp, oil on canvas, 60 x 50 in. (unframed, gallery-wrapped canvas). Oonju Chun’s large abstract expressionist paintings delightfully employ the basic...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist James McCray Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Jean SoyerDynamic Blue Storm Abstract Oil Painting by Jean Soyer

$3,783

H 19.69 in W 19.69 in

Dynamic Blue Storm Abstract Oil Painting by Jean Soyer

By Jean Soyer

Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Contemporary abstract oil painting by Jean Soyer, measuring 19.7 x 19.7 inches (50 x 50 cm). Created using bold brushstrokes and combing techniques on canvas, this powerful compositi...

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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, 2017

$8,000

H 55.12 in W 47.25 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 image to the word and all ...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist James McCray Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Doïna VieruMoldovan Contemporary Art by Doïna Vieru - Red, 2023

$4,000

H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.58 in

Moldovan Contemporary Art by Doïna Vieru - Red

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 image to the word and all ...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist James McCray Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Doïna VieruMoldovan Contemporary Art by Doïna Vieru - Roswell, 2023

$4,000

H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.58 in

Moldovan Contemporary Art by Doïna Vieru - Roswell

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 image to the word and all ...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist James McCray Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Doïna VieruMoldovan Contemporary Art by Doïna Vieru - Untitled, 2011

$7,200

H 51.19 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 image to the word and all ...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist James McCray Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Doïna VieruMoldovan Contemporary Art by Doïna Vieru - Untitled, 2015

$7,000

H 47.25 in W 47.25 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 image to the word and all ...

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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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