David Cook Galleries

A compelling antique Mexican ex-voto retablo hand-painted on tin, depicting a miraculous healing and offering a vivid glimpse into Mexico's rich devotional folk art tradition. Create...

This atmospheric watercolor by Ethel Magafan captures the quiet drama of the Colorado landscape through a refined, semi-abstract lens. Painted in the 1970s, the composition distills ...

Original 1965 abstract mixed media painting titled “The Garden” by American modernist Edward Marecak (1919–1993), a significant figure in the development of mid-century modern art in...

Charles Ragland Bunnell (American, 1897–1968) Untitled, 1963 Oil on board Signed and dated lower right Dimensions: 20½ × 16¼ inches An exceptional example of mature American Abstrac...

This striking 1998 still life by Daniel Gelakoska distills a classic subject into a bold, minimalist composition centered on a single peach. Executed in acrylic on paper, the work tr...

“When the Bells Chime” (1939) by Ethel Magafan is a dynamic and historically significant watercolor capturing the energy and vertical rhythm of New York City at the height of the WPA...

“Canyon Morning” (1982) by Ethel Magafan is a luminous abstract landscape that captures the expansive beauty and atmospheric light of the Colorado canyonlands. Executed in watercolor...

Pawel Kontny (Polish-American, 1923–2002) Cosmos, Circa 1965 Mixed media with marble dust, gesso, and oil glaze on masonite Framed dimensions: 25½ × 28½ inches A striking example of...

Vincent Pershing O’Brien (American, 1919–1999) Lights at Night, 1962 Oil on canvas Framed dimensions: approximately 46 × 71 inches A striking example of mid-century American moderni...

An exceptional late 19th-century American Western gouache painting depicting a lively cowboy camp rendered entirely in grisaille, an uncommon monochromatic technique that showcases the artist's remarkable command of light, value, and atmosphere. Rich in narrative detail, the composition captures a cowboy standing over an open campfire as he prepares flapjacks in a cast-iron skillet while a curious herd of Texas Longhorn cattle gathers around in anticipation. A covered wagon rests in the background, completing this engaging and authentic vision of frontier life. Executed with impressive technical skill, the artist creates extraordinary depth and texture using only subtle variations of gray. The dramatic contrasts between light and shadow bring the figures, cattle, and landscape to life while emphasizing the rugged character of the American frontier. Equal parts humorous and historically evocative, the composition offers a rare glimpse into the quieter, everyday moments of life on the Western trail. Unlike many traditional Western paintings that focus on horseback action or dramatic landscapes, this work celebrates the camaraderie and resilience of cowboy life through an intimate storytelling approach. The whimsical interaction between the cook and the patiently waiting Longhorns gives the painting a distinctive personality that sets it apart from more conventional Western imagery. The painting is signed with initials at the lower right (appearing to read "HD" or "H"), though the artist has not been positively identified. Regardless of attribution, the work displays the confidence, craftsmanship, and narrative sophistication associated with quality late nineteenth-century American Western painting. An outstanding addition to collections of Western Americana, cowboy art, ranch history, frontier imagery, and historic American paintings...

This vibrant vintage colored lithograph by American modernist Ted Egri presents a dynamic and expressive interpretation of the traditional Buffalo Dance ceremony, a powerful ritual r...

A luminous circa 1920 floral still life by American Impressionist Anne Lawrence Gregory Ritter (1868–1929), No. 2 White and Pink Phlox captures a generous bouquet of delicate white a...

This vibrant 2000 diptych by Daniel Gelakoska transforms a classic still life subject—fruit—into a modern exploration of color, form, and composition. Executed in acrylic on paper, t...

This exceptional vintage mixed media collage by acclaimed artist Mary Chenoweth is a refined and visually engaging example of modern paper-based abstraction. The one-of-a-kind compos...

A vibrant original 1964 abstract oil painting by American modernist Beverly Rosen (1924–2006), Jacob’s Ladder transforms a biblical subject into a dynamic composition of interlocking...

This vintage colored lithograph print by American artist Ted Egri (1913–2010) captures the dynamic energy of figures running amid a lively crowd during the San Geronimo Day races, a ...

xecuted during the 1930s, this watercolor by Samuel Bolton Colburn captures the enduring character of the American rural landscape through a distinctly modernist lens. Barns, cultiva...

A unique monotype from Wilma Fiori's celebrated Circle Series, this refined abstract composition exemplifies the artist's mature exploration of geometry, balance, and visual rhythm. ...

An authentic dated 1927 Mexican ex-voto retablo honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe, one of the most revered and iconic figures in Mexican religious and cultural history. Hand-painted in ...

An exceptional dated 1955 Mexican ex-voto retablo depicting a heartfelt expression of gratitude to Saint Francis of Assisi for the restoration of a family home. Hand-painted on tin b...

This striking 1998 abstract diptych by Daniel Gelakoska is a bold exploration of color, rhythm, and spatial dialogue. Composed across two panels, the work creates a dynamic visual co...

his original 1957 still life painting by American artist Bernard Arnest presents a refined Mid-Century Modern interpretation of a classic subject. Executed in oil on canvas, the comp...

Executed circa 1935, this graphite drawing by Charles Ragland Bunnell captures the artist's distinctive modernist vision through an architectural hillside cityscape rendered with con...

A moving and authentic 1920s Mexican Ex-Voto retablo painting depicting a heartfelt prayer of gratitude for a safe return home. Hand-painted in oil on tin, this devotional folk art p...

An extraordinary dated 1878 Mexican ex-voto retablo commemorating a miraculous recovery from life-threatening fevers, hand-painted in oil on tin by an anonymous folk artist. Rich in ...

A beautifully rendered circa 1920 watercolor landscape by American artist Richard H. Tallant, depicting the iconic Longs Peak in Colorado with exceptional atmospheric sensitivity and...

This vintage black and white photograph by Harold E. Malde (1923–2007) presents a compelling view of the Chetro Ketl Ruins in Nageezi, New Mexico, one of the most significant archite...

This original vintage black and white photograph by Harold E. Malde (1923–2007) depicts Kin Klizhin, a remarkable Chacoan great house built during the late 11th century in present-da...

A sophisticated abstract oil painting by contemporary artist Pawel August Kontny, featuring an elegant palette of blue, gray, and mauve rendered in layered geometric and atmospheric ...

A vibrant and highly collectible abstract monotype print by American artist Wilma Fiori, titled M’Boom Creation Myth, featuring dynamic red tonalities and expressive organic forms in...

A rare and historically significant sepia-toned photograph by noted American photographer and explorer Frederick Monsen (1865–1940), depicting Mojave children along the Rio Colorado ...

Striking original abstract monotype by American artist Wilma Fiori (1929–2019), featuring a bold geometric composition of a saturated red square intersected with sharp black triangul...

A refined and highly collectible 2007 geometric abstract by Wilma Fiori, From Pillar to Post exemplifies the artist’s mature modernist language, where structure, color, and spatial l...

A vibrant and highly collectible original monotype by Wilma Fiori, this signed and dated work exemplifies the artist’s mature abstract language and her importance within Denver’s lat...

“Passage 5 (Western Theory)” is a powerful 2005 oil on canvas by acclaimed American artist Dale Chisman (1943–2008), one of the most important figures in late 20th- and early 21st-ce...

A refined and highly collectible 1977 watercolor by S. N. Lininger, Taos Mountain, New Mexico captures the enduring allure of the American Southwest through a sensitive and atmospheric lens. Signed and dated by the artist, this work presents one of the most iconic subjects in Western American art—Taos Mountain—rendered with a restrained, luminous palette and a finely observed sense of light. Lininger’s delicate washes and controlled transitions exemplify the classic Southwestern watercolor tradition, balancing soft desert tones with crisp mountain structure. The composition conveys a quiet, contemplative mood, emphasizing space, clarity, and the subtle drama of the high desert landscape. This sense of stillness, combined with an abstracted impressionist handling, places the work within a broader lineage of artists drawn to Taos and its singular light, long considered one of the most important artistic centers of the American West. Watercolors of this scale and refinement from the 1970s remain increasingly desirable, particularly as collectors continue to seek accessible, high-quality examples of Southwestern landscape painting. Works depicting Taos Mountain carry additional appeal due to the subject’s art historical significance and enduring market recognition. Presented in a custom archival frame with UV-protective glass, this painting is ready to place and ideally suited for collectors of Southwestern art, Colorado and New Mexico landscape painting...

A vibrant and imaginative original oil painting by acclaimed Denver modernist Edward Marecak (1919–1993), titled Still Life with Smiling Face and created circa 1969. Combining elemen...

“Elk Being” is an original pastel painting by celebrated Colorado artist Sushe Felix, known for her vibrant, nature-inspired works that blend stylized forms with bold, contemporary c...

A vibrant and highly collectible original monotype by Wilma Fiori, this striking abstract print exemplifies the artist’s mature command of color, balance, and expressive form within ...

"From Carla's Garden – Just Before Frost" is a captivating 1938 oil painting by American artist Elisabeth Spalding (1868–1954), one of the pioneering figures of Colorado art and an i...

An exceptional 1940 Surrealist oil painting by renowned American Modernist Charles Ragland Bunnell, featuring a mysterious male figure with a symbolic eye and glowing orb in a dreaml...

A powerful 1964 Abstract Expressionist oil painting titled Change the World by American artist Beverly Rosen, featuring bold gestural brushwork, dynamic color relationships, and the ...

A vibrant 2006 abstract painting by Denver modernist Wilma Fiori titled Yellow Series #5, exploring bold color relationships and structured geometric rhythm through layered fields of...

"Calligraphy" is an original mid-20th-century abstract painting by celebrated Denver artist Edward Marecak (1919–1993). Executed in mixed media on paper, the composition features dyn...

“Pinky” is a charming original naïve folk art oil painting attributed to Martin Saldaña, created between 1953 and 1965. Executed in oil on board and presented in a complementary fram...

A warm and intimate 1950 modernist figurative oil painting by Donna Marecak titled Artist and His Family, depicting a domestic interior scene of a family...

A vibrant mid-century folk art oil painting by Martin Saldana titled The Train, depicting a stylized locomotive moving through a colorful, narrative landscape populated with simplifi...

A compelling 1940s WPA-era modernist watercolor by Charles Ragland Bunnell depicting a figurative village landscape set against mountainous terrain, where clustered houses, small hum...

A luminous early 20th-century watercolor landscape by Charles Partridge Adams depicting a dramatic Colorado sunset along the Front Range, where expansive prairie, a winding creek, an...

George Elbert Burr (American, 1859–1939) Untitled (Storm over Desert Landscape, Arizona), 1924 Colored pencil on paper Signed lower right Image: 10 × 13¼ inch...

A striking 1940s modernist gouache painting by Frederick Shane titled Artists Sketching (California), depicting three artists working outdoors against a sweeping mountainous landscap...

A luminous 1940s oil landscape by Irene Fowler depicting Boulder Canyon in Colorado at peak autumn color. The scene captures the warmth and clarity of the Rocky Mountain landscape—go...

A beautifully atmospheric 1938 watercolor by noted American Modernist Turner B. Messick (1878–1952) depicting a serene winter landscape in Colorado. A graceful leafless tree anchors ...

Russell Jacques (American, 20th Century) Kansas City Stainless steel and bronze 39 × 62 × 4 inches A commanding example of contemporary American abstr...

“I Have the Trump Card” is a bold and psychologically charged 1991 oil painting by acclaimed Denver modernist Edward Marecak, whose visionary body of work merged folklore, mythology,...

A rare and museum-quality 1941 original by Charles Ragland Bunnell, 'Birth of Mind' represents one of the most intellectually and emotionally charged works from the artist’s pivotal ...

“Mystic Ladders” is an original 1960 mixed media abstract painting by celebrated Colorado modernist Edward Marecak. This expressive work reflects the artist’s distinctive visual lang...

A powerful 1962 abstract mountain landscape painting by renowned American modernist Charles Ragland Bunnell, a pioneering figure in Colorado modern art and early American abstraction...

This original 1990s fine art monotype by Denver artist Wilma Fiori is a bold and dynamic example of late 20th-century American printmaking. Rendered in expressive layers of green, bl...

A striking black and white photograph by Harold E. Malde capturing a timeless Southwestern adobe church, defined by its sculptural forms, sunlit surfaces, and quiet, architectural pr...