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Rare original 1949 monotype print by acclaimed American Modernist artist Edgar Britton (1901–1982), titled Bird #2. This striking black-and-white composition depicts a luminous white...

This vibrant abstract monotype by Colorado artist Wilma Fiori is a striking example of late 20th-century modern abstraction, featuring bold pink and yellow tones that create an energ...

A compelling and historically significant original 1924 oil painting by John Edward Thompson, this evocative work depicts New York City’s iconic High Bridge spanning the Harlem River...

Evocative and meditative, “Waterfall” is an original abstract oil pastel by celebrated Taos modernist Emil Bisttram, a key figure in American modernism and the Transcendental Paintin...

A rare and highly collectible one-of-a-kind mixed media work by Wilma Fiori, The Embrace exemplifies the artist’s mature abstract language and stands as a refined example of late 20t...

A striking abstract gouache and ink on paper by acclaimed American modernist Ward Lockwood (1894–1963), created circa 1960 during the artist’s later period. Richly layered in yellow,...

A bold and intellectually charged mixed media painting from Dale Chisman’s celebrated Akhenaten Series, this 1987 work, The Marriage, exemplifies the artist’s mature exploration of a...

Bert Van Bork (German-American, 1928–2014) Walpi #4, 2001 Watercolor, ink, and charcoal on paper Image: 4¾ × 7 inches Framed: 8½ × 10½ × ½ inches Walpi #4 is an original mixed media watercolor by renowned German-American modernist Bert Van Bork, whose celebrated depictions of the Hopi mesas and pueblos rank among the most distinctive interpretations of the American Southwest. Executed in 2001, this intimate yet visually powerful work captures the timeless beauty of Walpi, the historic Hopi village perched atop First Mesa in northern Arizona. Working in watercolor, ink, and charcoal, Van Bork transforms the village's iconic adobe architecture into an expressive arrangement of luminous blues, warm yellows, vibrant oranges, and brilliant pinks. Loose gestural brushwork and confident linear drawing create a compelling balance between abstraction and representation, conveying not only the physical landscape but also the spiritual atmosphere and enduring cultural significance of Walpi. Throughout his later career, Van Bork returned repeatedly to the Hopi mesas, creating an important series of paintings and works on paper inspired by the region's remarkable architecture, dramatic desert light, and rich Indigenous heritage. His Walpi compositions are especially prized for their fusion of European Expressionism with the visual language of the American Southwest, making them appealing to collectors of Southwestern art, American Modernism, and Expressionist landscape painting. Born in Germany, Van Bork studied under Karl Schmidt-Rottluff, co-founder of the influential German Expressionist movement Die Brücke, before immigrating to the United States in 1954. In addition to his distinguished career as a painter and printmaker, he gained international recognition as a filmmaker, earning an Academy Award nomination for EyeWitness: The Legacy of Death Camp Art...

This original geometric abstract monotype by acclaimed American artist Wilma Fiori (1929–2019) is a vibrant exploration of color, balance, and modernist design. Created during the ar...

A poetic and atmospheric vintage oil painting by American artist Marjorie Chambers, created in the 1960s, depicting a serene nocturnal coastal seascape under a luminous moonlit sky. ...

A striking 1960s mid-century modern oil painting by Edward Marecak titled Demeter and Persephone, depicting the mythological mother-and-daughter figures through a bold modernist abst...

A compelling mid-century abstract ink and acrylic painting by Edward Marecak titled Mystic Writing, featuring a structured field of symbolic forms, geometric divisions, and layered t...

An exceptional original 1962 oil painting by American Abstract Expressionist Walter Blakelock Wilson (1929–2011), this monumental work captures the energy, color, and emotional inten...

Charming and atmospheric, this original mid-20th-century oil painting by Jon Blanchette captures the relaxed beauty of coastal California in “Harbor Master’s House, Santa Cruz.” Know...

This striking set of three original abstract monotypes by acclaimed Denver modernist Wilma Fiori (1929–2019) showcases her signature use of color and form. Rendered in a refined pale...

A serene mid-century California landscape by Jon Blanchette titled Barns in Soquel, depicting a quiet rural farm scene in Soquel, California with clustered barns, open fields, and so...

Painted circa the 1960s–1970s, Mendocino Hippies is a richly atmospheric oil painting by listed California artist Jon Blanchette, capturing a quiet moment within the early Northern C...

An original mid-century oil painting by acclaimed California artist Jon Blanchette (1908–1987), this tranquil Northern California landscape captures the timeless beauty of the state'...

A vibrant and expressive original 1995 abstract oil painting by Bonney Goldstein, this striking composition brings together rich tones of deep blue, teal green, violet, gold, and sof...

A bold and imaginative semi-abstract oil painting by American artist Edward Marecak, depicting the mythological figures Zeus, Venus, and Hera in a richly symbolic and expressive comp...

A vibrant and imaginative abstract figurative oil painting by noted Denver modernist Edward Marecak, titled Three Fates Confused. Created in the 1970s, thi...

A commanding and highly collectible large-scale abstract painting by Suzanne VandeBoom, this circa 2010 acrylic on canvas exemplifies the artist’s bo...

A striking large-scale abstract painting by Suzanne VandeBoom, this original acrylic on canvas is a true statement piece—designed to anchor and eleva...

Elegant and timeless, this pair of 19th-century etchings after Giovanni Battista Piranesi captures the beauty and grandeur of classical Roman architecture. Known for his dramatic per...

Muriel Zagoren Swanson (American, 1930–2019) Untitled (Colorado Mountain Farmhouse), 1947 Oil on board Image: 15¾ × 20 inches Framed: 18¾ × 22¾ × 1¾ inches A charming example of mid...

“Winter Palace” is a poetic abstract painting on paper by 20th-century Denver artist Edward Marecak (1919–1993), created circa the 1960s. Executed in a delicate combination of acryli...

This original California coastal watercolor by American Impressionist Charles Partridge Adams captures the atmospheric beauty and shifting light of the Pacific shoreline with remarka...

This elegant original monotype by American artist Wilma Fiori (1929–2019) is a refined example of Mid-Century Modern geometric abstraction. Composed in a sophisticated palette of dee...

This vibrant original abstract monotype by acclaimed American artist Wilma Fiori (1929–2019) is a striking example of late twentieth-century geometric abstraction. Composed of bold i...

A vibrant and highly collectible original oil painting by celebrated Mexican-American folk artist Martin Saldaña (1874–1965), depicting a young girl, grazing sheep, and a vintage aut...

A compelling and atmospheric original monotype by Wilma Fiori, this work titled Taos II captures the quiet power and natural rhythm of the American Southwest through richly layered a...

An important original oil painting by acclaimed American modernist Charles Ragland Bunnell (1897–1968), View from the Park captures the tranquil beauty and atmospheric depth of the R...

A vibrant and highly collectible original oil painting by Martin Saldana, this charming mid-20th-century work depicts a seated girl accompanied by a hummingbird within a lively, natu...

Henriette "Yetti" Stolz (Serbian-American, b. 1935) Untitled, Circa 1950s Oil on canvas, Signed lower right Image: 31 x 24 inches Framed: 32 x 25 x 1.5 inches A powerful example of ...

A rare and museum-quality original 1948 lithograph by Herbert Bayer, this iconic work titled Convolution is a striking example of Bauhaus-influenced abstract modernism. The composit...

Vibrant original abstract watercolor by acclaimed American artist Lynn R. Wolfe (1917–2019), featuring a dynamic composition of vivid orange, pink, and red forms floating against a s...

A luminous American Impressionist mountain landscape by Ferdinand Kaufmann depicting a sunlit river cutting through a rugged canyon framed by forested slopes and distant peaks. The c...

A striking large-scale abstract oil painting by American modernist Wilma Fiori, created in 1994. This horizontal composition exemplifies Fiori’s mature sty...

A vibrant and highly collectible original 1960 oil painting by Martin Saldana, this whimsical composition titled 'Small Nude' features a stylized female figure surrounded by colorful...

A luminous 1933 modernist landscape by John Edward Thompson titled Early Spring (Thompson’s Studio), depicting the exterior of the artist’s Denver studio surrounded by the quiet emer...

Wilma Fiori (American, 1929–2019) Homage to Diebenkorn Oil on canvas Signed on the verso Image: 40 x 48¼ inches Framed: 40 x 48¼ inches A commanding large...

Wilma Fiori (American, 1929–2019) Mesa Verde, November 17, 1988 Oil on canvas Signed lower right Image: 30 x 24 inches Framed: 30.75 x 25.5 inches Created...

Bold and highly collectible, “Pods” is an original mid-century modern abstract oil painting by renowned Colorado artist Edward Marecak. Known for his distinctive visual language that...

Hildegarde Haas (American, 1926–2002) Classical Music Series: Inspired by Bach Mid-20th Century Watercolor on paper Dimensions: 19¼ × 22¾ inches A vivid and conceptually rich exampl...

An elegant cast metal sculpture by acclaimed American artist Eric James Bransby (1916–2020), Rotation is a dynamic celebration of movement, rhythm, and classical form. The compositio...

A striking suite of abstract lithographs by American modernist Dale Chisman, created in the 1980s. This cohesive set exemplifies Chisman’s bold approach to color, form, and layered c...

A dynamic Abstract Expressionist watercolor by Charles Ragland Bunnell (1897–1968), dated 1953 and signed by the artist. This compelling mid-century composition brings together bold ...

A powerful and richly symbolic 1966 oil painting by important Colorado modernist Edward Marecak (1919–1993), Goddess of Fertility presents intertwined male and female figures within a vibrant, semi-abstract composition inspired by themes of fertility, abundance, sensuality, and renewal. Marecak transforms the human figure into a rhythmic arrangement of bold outlines, flattened forms, saturated color, and decorative pattern. Reds, pinks, yellows, greens, and earthy tones create a jewel-like palette, while floral and fruit motifs reinforce the painting’s underlying themes of growth and fecundity. The result is simultaneously figurative, mythological, and highly modern. The composition exemplifies Marecak’s distinctive approach to American modernism. Drawing on his Slovakian heritage, Eastern European folk traditions, mythology, and Byzantine design, he developed a personal visual language in which figures and symbols are organized almost like pieces of a mosaic or stained-glass window. Strong linear contours contain fields of intense color, giving his paintings an unmistakable decorative and architectural quality. Dating from 1966, this is an especially compelling period work. Marecak's paintings from the 1960s demonstrate his mature synthesis of figuration, abstraction, folk influence, and symbolic storytelling. His posthumous reputation has grown significantly, with the Kirkland Museum having presented a retrospective of Edward and Donna Marecak...

Howard Schleeter (American, 1903–1976) Fetishes, 1949 Gouache and wax on paper Signed and dated lower right Framed dimensions: 25½ × 31½ × 1 inches A remarkable example of mid-centu...

A refined mid-century bronze bas-relief sculpture by Eric Bransby, depicting a female ballet dancer in an elegant arabesque pose, captured in a moment of balance, lift, and controlle...

Edward Marecak (American, 1919–1993) The Four Winter Months, 1985 Oil on canvas, Signed Dimensions: 24½ × 30½ inches A refined late-period example of American Modernism, The Four Wi...

An exceptional large-scale oil painting by celebrated Colorado modernist Edward Marecak (1919–1993), Winter Witches in an Upside World Interfering with Each Other is a monumental 199...

A dramatic alpine landscape unfolds in this large-scale oil painting by Colorado artist Raymond Knaub, depicting Terra Tomah Mountain in Rocky Mountain N...

Torso with Blowing Shirt is a striking 1988 black-and-white photograph by acclaimed American photographer Mark Sink. Issued in a rare edition of only five, t...

This early 20th-century color chromolithograph by celebrated American landscape artist Thomas Moran (1837–1926) captures the awe-inspiring vistas of the Grand Canyon from Hermit Rim....

A dynamic mid-century abstract painted metal sculpture by acclaimed American Modernist Eduardo (Edward Arcenio) Chavez (1917–1995). Constructed from intersecting steel planes and fin...

A striking abstract terra cotta sculpture titled Continuum by contemporary American artist Sushe Felix, celebrated for her organic modern aesthetic and fluid sculptural forms inspire...

“Clear Creek Canyon I (Colorado)” is an original 1933 lithograph by American modernist Ross Eugene Braught (1898–1983), a celebrated painter, draftsman, muralist, and printmaker know...

A vibrant and highly collectible 1959 oil on canvas by Bernard Arnest, this abstract still life represents a prime example of the artist’s mature mid-century modernist style - where ...

A sophisticated 1951 abstract oil painting titled Florentine Night by American Modernist Edward (Eduardo) Arcenio Chavez, celebrated for his lyrical blend of abstraction, architectur...