Stephen John Skerce Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
American, 1926-2010
Stephen John Skerce was a painter from Monterey, California. He received his formal art training from the Chicago Art Institute, Salinas Art School and the Académie Julian in Paris, France. He is known for his landscapes, seascapes and harbor scenes. He was an artist with both the Valley Art Gallery in Salinas and Venture Gallery in Monterey. Skerce also served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
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Artist: Stephen John Skerce
Crashing Waves - Big Sur Coastal Cove Original Oil on Masonite
By Stephen John Skerce
Located in Soquel, CA
Crashing Waves - Big Sur Coastal Cove Original Oil on Masonite
Dramatic small-scale, professionally framed seascape by Stephen John Skerce (American, 1926-2010). Waves crashing into a Big Sure Cove and Seagulls gliding on the wind currents. Well known for many years on the Monterey coast for his seascapes and beach scenes.
Signed "Skerce" in the lower right corner.
Signed "Stephen Reno Skerce" on verso,
with the artists Mountain View Studio stamp on frame.
Presented in a wood frame with a linen liner.
Frame size: 12.5"H x 14.75"W
Board size: 5"H x 7"W
Stephen John Skerce (American, 1926-2010) was a painter from Monterey, California. He received his formal art training from the Chicago Art Institute, Salinas Art School, and the Academie Julien in Paris, France. He is known for his landscapes, seascapes, and harbor scenes. He was an artist with both the Valley Art Gallery in Salinas and Venture Gallery in Monterey. He was also served in the US Marine Corps.
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1980s American Impressionist Stephen John Skerce Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Masonite, Oil
Monterey Wharf - Figurative Landscape
By Stephen John Skerce
Located in Soquel, CA
Detailed figurative watercolor landscape the Monterey Wharf with figures and boats by Stephen John Skerce (American, 1926-2010). Presented in a wooden frame. Signed "Skerce" lower le...
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1980s American Impressionist Stephen John Skerce Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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$476 Sale Price
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