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“Clowns, Jugglers and Acrobats” by Edward Marecak, 1986 Abstract Circus Art
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
Bursting with color and kinetic energy, “Clowns, Jugglers and Acrobats” is a dynamic 1986 original painting by celebrated Colorado modernist Edward Marecak. Known for his bold visual...
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
1940s Ex Voto; Holy Tribute for the Return of Good Health, Retablo Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Ex Voto; Holy Tribute for the Return of Good Health. Oil on tin with ink, February 9, 1944, anonymous Mexican artist with a contemporary custom frame hand-carved by artisan Michael B...
Category
1940s Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Phoenix – 1960s Mid-Century Abstract Art with Figures, Trees & Sun
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
An original vintage 1960s semi-abstract painting by celebrated Colorado artist Edward Marecak, titled "The Phoenix." This dynamic composition bursts with expressive energy, rendered ...
Category
1960s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930s Mexican Ex Voto Retablo – Healing Miracle After Fall from Church Tower
Located in Denver, CO
An extraordinary example of Mexican devotional folk art, this 1934 oil and ink painting on tin—known as an Ex Voto—depicts a miraculous healing following a life-threatening fall from...
Category
1930s Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Metal
Portrait of a Woman Cooking, 20th Century Figural Acrylic Impressionist Painting
Located in Denver, CO
A compelling original modernist painting by Eunice Katz, featuring a richly evocative scene of an elderly woman seated and preparing a meal over a large pot. Rendered in a warm, eart...
Category
20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
1920s Ex Voto Retablo – Folk Art Tribute for Brother’s Salvation & Protection
Located in Denver, CO
Ex Voto; Holy Tribute for Saving a Brother. Oil on tin with ink, circa 1925, anonymous Mexican artist with a contemporary custom frame hand-carved by artisan Michael Blatnik. Ex-Vot...
Category
1920s Folk Art Interior Paintings
Materials
Metal
Ex Voto Retablo – Early 20th C. Holy Tribute for Healing & Return to Good Health
Located in Denver, CO
Ex Voto; Holy Tribute for the Return to Good Health. Oil on tin with ink, May 31, 1922, by Mexican artist V. Cervantes with a contemporary custom frame hand-carved by artisan Michael...
Category
1920s Folk Art Interior Paintings
Materials
Metal
Modernist Woman Portrait - Original Acrylic Painting with Rich Green Background
Located in Denver, CO
Discover a striking original modernist portrait by Eunice Katz (1927–2008). This captivating acrylic painting on board features a woman’s portrait, rendered in a bold palette of rich...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Shovel Handles, 1950s Framed American Modernist Oil Painting, Green Bronze Blue
By Paul Kauvar Smith
Located in Denver, CO
"Shovel Handles" is an original 1953 semi-abstract modernist oil painting on board by renowned Denver artist Paul K. Smith (1893-1977). This captivating piece showcases Smith’s signa...
Category
1950s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ex Voto Holy Tribute for the Healing of a Son, 1940s Ink & Paint Metall Retablo
Located in Denver, CO
This authentic Mexican ex-voto is a heartfelt tribute of gratitude, painted in oil on tin with ink circa 1940 by an anonymous Mexican artist. It is beautifully framed in a hand-carve...
Category
1940s Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Metal
"Birth" 1940s Surrealist Abstract Watercolor Painting, Gray Scale Female Figure
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
"Birth" is a striking semi-abstract watercolor painting created by the talented Colorado artist, Charles Ragland Bunnell, in 1943. The artwork, crafted during Bunnell's Black and Blu...
Category
1940s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Man In His Search for God, 1939 WPA Era Original Grey Scale Gouache Painting
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
This striking vintage 1939 original painting, titled Man In His Search for God, is a powerful piece from Charles Bunnell’s renowned Black and Blue Series. The artwork is painted in i...
Category
1930s Futurist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Original Naïve Folk Art Oil Painting by Martin Saldaña – Whimsical Girl, Flowers
By Martin Saldana
Located in Denver, CO
This enchanting original oil painting, Pinky, is a beautiful example of whimsical Naïve folk art by the artist Martin Saldaña. The artwork features a charming portrait of a young gir...
Category
1950s Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage 1960s Nocturnal Coastal Oil Painting – Moonlit Marine Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
"The Coast" is an original vintage oil painting from the mid-20th century (circa 1950s-1970s) by renowned New Mexico artist Marjorie Chambers (1923-2006). This stunning nocturnal marine landscape captures the serene beauty of the coast under a glowing moonlit sky. The artist masterfully uses a soothing palette of blues, greens, browns, and whites to create a tranquil, ethereal atmosphere. The painting is rendered on wood panel, signed by Chambers in the lower right corner, and titled on the reverse. It is presented in a custom frame with a dark finish and gold lip, with outer dimensions measuring 18 ¼ x 21 ¾ x 1 inches, and an image size of 11 x 15 inches.
About the Artist: Marjorie Bell Chambers (also known as Marjorie Bell) was born in 1923 in New York. She became a prominent figure in both the arts and social activism, earning a degree in Art History and Political Science from Mount Holyoke College (1943) and a Master of Arts from Cornell University (1948). Chambers moved to Los Alamos, New Mexico, in the 1940s, where she raised her family and worked as a substitute teacher while her husband, William H. Chambers, worked at the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Along with her artistic pursuits, Chambers was a passionate advocate for women's rights and education. She earned a PhD in History and Political Science from the University of New Mexico in 1974, later serving as a faculty member and dean at Colorado Women's College. She was appointed to the National Advisory Council on Women's Educational Programs in 1976 and was vice-chair of President Carter...
Category
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1960s Mexican-American Folk Art Oil Painting, Girl on Swing, Birds, Bright Color
By Martin Saldana
Located in Denver, CO
This vibrant 1950s-1960s oil painting by renowned Mexican-American folk artist Martin Saldaña (1874–1965) depicts a whimsical outdoor scene with a young girl on a swing, accompanied ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hand of Ishmael, Large Original 1997 Etching, Yellow, Blue, Black, Red
By Tony Fitzpatrick
Located in Denver, CO
Hand of Ishmael by Tony Fitzpatrick (born 1958). An original aquatint etching with Chine-collé. Design elements include a hand with red nails and numerous tattoos, birds, celestial elements, eyes and thorns. Dominant colors include yellow, blue, black, red and white. Signed, titled and dated, lower margin in pencil by the artist. Presented in a custom frame with all archival materials, outer dimensions measure 29 ½ x 23 ½ x ¾ inches. Image size is 13 ¾ x 17 ¾ inches.
About the Artist:
Born in 1958, Tony Fitzpatrick lives in Chicago and is well known for his fine art prints, paintings and drawings. He has found inspiration from the street culture of Chicago, tattoo designs, folk art and places...
Category
Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Aquatint
Harbor Master's House, Santa Cruz California Landscape with Palm Trees & Cottage
By Jon Blanchette
Located in Denver, CO
This original vintage oil painting, titled "Harbor Master's House, Santa Cruz, California," was created by the talented artist Jon Blanchette (1908-1987). Painted in the 1950s-1960s, this serene coastal landscape captures the beauty of Northern California, featuring iconic palm trees, charming white cottages, and the tranquil coastal setting of Santa Cruz. The painting is executed in the American Impressionist style, with soft, harmonious colors like green, blue, white, light brown, red, and beige, creating a peaceful and inviting scene.
The artwork is signed by the artist in the lower right corner and titled on the verso, adding a personal touch to this stunning piece of history. Presented in a custom, dark-toned brown frame, the painting's outer dimensions are 31 x 27 x 1.125 inches, with the image size measuring 24 x 20 inches.
About the Artist: Jon Blanchette was born in England in 1908 and moved to the United States with his family in 1918, settling in Battle Creek, Michigan. He studied at the Pittsburgh Art Institute before moving to Los Angeles in 1932, where he worked as a commercial artist for Fox Studios. In 1948, Blanchette made Santa Cruz, California, his permanent home, where he focused on painting and gave private art lessons. A member of the Santa Cruz Art League and the Marin County Artists, Blanchette is best known for his captivating oil paintings of Northern California landscape...
Category
20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
1950s Soquel California Barns Landscape, Vintage Oil Painting, Blue Green Red
By Jon Blanchette
Located in Denver, CO
Charming mid-century oil painting by noted California artist Jon Blanchette (1908–1987), titled "Barns in Soquel." This original, signed work is painted on canvas board and captures ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mendocino Hippies, 1960s Framed Northern California Landscape Tents & Figures
By Jon Blanchette
Located in Denver, CO
California, titled Mendocino Hippies. Depicting a peaceful camp scene with tents nestled under a grove of trees, the artwork features calming tones of green, blue, white, golden yell...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
20th Century Plein Air Impressionist Northern California Landscape, Farmhouse
By Jon Blanchette
Located in Denver, CO
Original Mid 20th Century Northern California Landscape Painting by Jon Blanchette (1908-1987). This vintage plein air style painting depicts a serene rural scene with a white farmho...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Three Fates Confused, 1970s Colorful Abstract Figural & Still Life Painting
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
"The Three Fates Confused" is a captivating 1970s figural abstraction oil painting by the renowned Denver modernist, Edward Marecak (1919-1993). This strik...
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large 1960s Modernist Bicycle Oil Painting by Mary Chenoweth – Postmodern Art
Located in Denver, CO
This striking large-format oil painting on canvas by renowned 20th-century Colorado artist Mary Chenoweth dates to the 1960s and exemplifies the bold sp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Vibrant 20th Century Folk Art Oil Painting of Girl, Sheep & Car in Landscape
By Martin Saldana
Located in Denver, CO
"Girl with Sheep and Car" is a captivating mid-20th century oil on board painting by self-taught folk artist Martin Saldaña (1874-1965). This vibrant landscape features a whimsical F...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Seated Girl and Hummingbird, Vibrant Figurative Oil Folk Art Painting in Green
By Martin Saldana
Located in Denver, CO
"Seated Girl and Hummingbird" is a vibrant oil on board painting by Mexican artist Martin Saldaña (1874-1965). This captivating folk art piece portrays three figures standing near a ...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Artist and His Family, 1950s Interior Figurative Oil Painting, American Modern
Located in Denver, CO
"Artist and His Family" is a captivating 1950 oil on board painting by renowned American artist Donna Marecak (1922-1998). This intimate interior scene f...
Category
1950s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mexican American Folk Art Oil Painting – Figures, Houses & Landscape, 20th C.
By Martin Saldana
Located in Denver, CO
A charming and colorful oil on board painting by acclaimed Mexican American folk artist Martin Saldaña (1874–1965), titled “Farm and Figures.” This unique 20th-century outsider artwo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Expressionist 1940s Self Portrait Oil Painting by Cornelis Ruhtenberg – Blues, G
By Cornelis Ruhtenberg
Located in Denver, CO
This captivating expressionist self-portrait by Cornelis Ruhtenberg (1923–2008) captures the artist in a contemplative interior scene. Painted in 1949, the oil on board artwork featu...
Category
1940s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Small Nude 20th Century Brightly Colored Figurative Oil Painting Folk Art
By Martin Saldana
Located in Denver, CO
This vibrant, semi-abstract oil painting titled Small Nude is a striking example of Martin Saldaña's unique artistic style. Signed by the artist, this mid-century piece features a pl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
1940s Abstract Figurative Southwestern Mixed Media Painting 'Fetishes' Red Gray
By Howard Schleeter
Located in Denver, CO
This original 1949 gouache and wax painting, titled Fetishes, is by renowned New Mexico modernist artist Howard Schleeter (1903-1976). Signed and dated by the artist on the lower rig...
Category
1940s American Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wax, Gouache, Archival Paper
The Four Winter Months Semi-Abstract Figure Oil Painting in Red, Black, Orange
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
This striking 1985 oil painting, titled The Four Winter Months, is an original work by Denver modernist Edward Marecak (1919-1993). The piece features four abstract, semi-stylized fi...
Category
20th Century Folk Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Winter Witches: Grey, Purple, Black Semi-Abstract Figural Oil Painting Artwork
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
This captivating oil painting on burlap, titled "Winter Witches in an Upside World Interfering with Each Other", was created by renowned artist Edward Marecak in 1990. The piece is s...
Category
1990s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Parcheesi Vintage Semi-Abstract Oil Painting by Edward Marecak, Board Game Art
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
"Parcheesi" is a captivating vintage 1990 semi-abstract oil painting on canvas by celebrated 20th-century Denver artist Edward Marecak (1919-1993). This unique piece reimagines the classic Parcheesi board...
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ghost Town, Prospector & Mule, Abandoned Buildings, Mining Town with Mountains
By Harold Vincent Skene
Located in Denver, CO
'Ghost Town' is a vintage painting with a lone Prospector with his pack mule standing in the ruins of an abandoned mining town, probably set in Colorado, set within a Mountain landscape with late summer, early autumn foliage by Harold Skene (1883-1978). Signed by the artist in the lower right corner, titled and dated by the artist verso. Colors include blue, green, golden yellow, pink, red, brown and white. Oil on board. Presented in a mahogany frame, outer dimensions measure 30 x 35 1/2 x 2 3/4 inches. Image size is 24 x 30 inches.
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A native of Massachusetts, Harold Vincent Skene graduated from Harvard University School of Architecture in 1906. After relocating to Colorado, he studied at the Denver Art Academy, the Broadmoor Art Academy and served as an assistant to artist, Allen Tupper True.
Category
1960s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1950s Original Framed Abstract Figurative Oil Painting with Brown, White & Black
Located in Denver, CO
This striking 1950s abstract oil on canvas painting, created by Henriette "Yetti" Stolz in 1956, features a captivating blend of brown, white, black, and gray tones. Signed by the artist in the lower right corner, the piece showcases Stolz’s modernist approach to abstract figurative art. The painting is presented in a vintage frame with overall dimensions of 42 ¾ x 16 ¾ inches, while the image size measures 42 ¼ x 16 ¼ inches.
Provenance: Estate of the Artist, Henriette "Yetti" Stolz.
The painting is in good condition—please contact us for a detailed condition report.
About the Artist:
Henriette "Yetti" Stolz, born in 1935 in Serbia, emigrated to Denver, Colorado, in the early 1950s with her family after WWII. She attended East High School before pursuing her art studies at Colorado College in Colorado Springs during the mid to late 1950s. While there, Stolz was influenced by modernist artists, including Mary...
Category
1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
1980s Autumn Harvest, Original Semi-Abstract Landscape Oil Painting with Figures
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
This original oil painting, titled Autumn Harvest by Edward Marecak (1919-1993), was created in 1987. It features a stunning autumnal landscape, with seven women actively engaged in ...
Category
1980s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage Alfred Wands Western Stagecoach Oil Painting Colorado Front Range Scene
By Alfred Wands
Located in Denver, CO
This vintage oil on canvas by Alfred Wands (1904-1998) depicts a classic Western scene of horses pulling a stagecoach through Colorado’s stunning Front Range. Featuring vibrant autumn foliage, golden grasses, a flowing river, and snow-capped mountains, the painting captures the rugged beauty of the Colorado wilderness. Wands’ detailed brushwork and rich color palette bring this iconic moment to life, making it a compelling addition to any Western or landscape art collection.
The artwork is framed in a vintage frame measuring 29 ½ x 35 ½ x 1 inches (outer), with an image size of 24 x 30 inches. It remains in very good condition—please contact us for a detailed report.
About the artist: Alfred Wands, known as the "Dean of Colorado Landscape Painters," studied in Cleveland and Paris, led Colorado Women’s College art program, and deeply influenced the regional art scene.
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Category
20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1945 American Modern Oil Painting - Portrait of Artist's Wife with Fruit
By Hayes Lyon
Located in Denver, CO
This captivating 1945 oil painting by acclaimed American artist Hayes Lyon beautifully portrays Bessy Lyon, the artist’s wife, in a warm and intimate composition. Rendered in soft ye...
Category
1940s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Golden Cycle Mill Colorado WPA Mining Watercolor, 1940s Grayscale Artwork
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
Original 1940s grayscale watercolor painting by American artist Charles Ragland Bunnell, capturing a semi-abstracted view of the Golden Cycle Mill in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Painted in subtle shades of black and gray, this unique WPA-era landscape combines industrial subject matter with expressive, modernist style. A striking piece of American regionalist art from the mid-20th century.
The work is presented in a custom black frame.
Framed dimensions: 18" H x 19 ½" W x 1 ⅜" D
Sight size: 8 ⅛" H x 9 ⅝" W
The Golden Cycle Mining and Reduction Company, depicted in this piece, was a major part of Colorado's mining boom in the early 20th century. Located in Colorado City (now part of Old Colorado City), the mill played a significant role in the region’s gold production and industrial development.
About the Artist: Charles Ragland Bunnell (1897–1968)
Charles Bunnell was a pivotal figure in Colorado’s 20th-century art scene. He worked across multiple styles—from representational landscapes to fully abstract compositions—and was one of the few artists in Colorado to successfully embrace the evolving trends of Modernism, Surrealism, and Abstraction after WWII.
Bunnell studied under notable artists at the Broadmoor Art Academy, including Ernest Lawson and Birger Sandzén. His early works, including regional landscapes and mining scenes like this one, showcase a mix of American Scene painting and semi-abstract structure. He later became known for his bold experimentation with color, form, and geometry, producing both expressive oils and ink-watercolor series such as Black and Blue.
He participated in multiple New Deal art...
Category
1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
20th Century Watercolor Painting of Horses, Carriage, Buildings in Blue, Yellow
By Alfred Wands
Located in Denver, CO
This vintage original modernist watercolor painting by Alfred Wands (1904-1998) depicts a captivating scene of horses attached to a carriage with buildings in the background. The com...
Category
20th Century American Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
ast Santa Cruz Landscape: Yellow Farmhouse with Storm Clouds Oil Painting
By Jon Blanchette
Located in Denver, CO
"East Santa Cruz (California)" is a captivating oil on canvas board by artist Jon Blanchette (1908-1987). The painting features a striking yellow farmhouse set against dark gray storm clouds, capturing the beauty and drama of the California landscape. The composition, with its bold contrast between the warm farmhouse and the looming storm, evokes a sense of both tranquility and tension. Presented in a custom frame, the outer dimensions of the painting measure 21 ¾ x 25 ¾ x 1 ½ inches, with the image size measuring 16 x 20 inches.
This artwork is in very good vintage condition, reflecting the care and craftsmanship of its creation. Please contact us for a detailed condition report.
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About the Artist:
Jon Blanchette, born on March 29, 1908, in Somerset, England, immigrated to Battle Creek, Michigan in 1918. He displayed artistic talent from a young age and went on to study at the Pittsburgh Art...
Category
1950s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
1940s Modernist Victor, Colorado Mountain Landscape Painting, Mining Town View
By Martyl Suzanne Schweig Langsdorf
Located in Denver, CO
This original 1942 oil painting, titled "Victor, Colorado", by Martyl Suzanne Schweig (1918-2013), captures the rugged beauty of Colorado’s iconic mining landscape. The painting depicts a ghost town in the foreground with the majestic Rocky Mountains in the background, completed in vibrant shades of green, gold, and brown. Schweig painted this scene during a trip with fellow artist Adolph Dehn...
Category
1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
1970s Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico Southwest Landscape Gouache Painting, Signed Art
Located in Denver, CO
This stunning gouache painting by Wolfgang Pogzeba (1936-1982) captures the beauty of Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico, depicting a dramatic cliffside landsca...
Category
1970s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gouache
American Modernist Oil Stick Drawing: Landscape of Gray Barn Red Sliding Doors
Located in Denver, CO
This stunning oil stick on paper titled "Barn Side with Sliding Doors" by renowned American artist George Vander Sluis (1915-1984) depicts a serene...
Category
1980s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
Mid-Century American Modernist Studio Interior, Semi-Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
This striking semi-abstract oil on canvas interior by acclaimed Denver modernist Paul K. Smith captures the creative energy of an artist’s studio. Painted in the mid-20th century, the composition features expressive depictions of flowers, paint supplies...
Category
20th Century Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
1940s Modernist Geometric Oil Painting 'Basic Form Problem' Red, Yellow, Blue
By Ralph Anderson
Located in Denver, CO
This captivating oil on paper geometric painting, created by renowned 20th-century artist Ralph Anderson, showcases a bold composition in rich shades of purple, red, and blue. Ander...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Framed Watercolor Portrait of Two Women – Figurative Exterior Scene Art
By Lloyd Moylan
Located in Denver, CO
This vibrant modernist watercolor on paper by Lloyd Moylan features a captivating portrait of two women seated in an outdoor landscape. Richly painted in a harmonious palette of pink...
Category
20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
1970s Abstract Figurative Oil Painting – Modernist City Scene With Couple
Located in Denver, CO
Artist: George Cecil Carter (1908–1993)
Medium: Oil on board
Size: Image: 16 ⅞ x 9 ⅞ in Framed: 20 ⅝ x 13 ½ x 1 ⅞ in
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Abstract Figurative
This striking 1950s oil painting by celebrated Colorado abstract expressionist George Cecil Carter presents a modernist portrayal of a couple, believed to depict Alfred Stieglitz and Georgia O’Keeffe. Rendered in bold brushstrokes and a rich color palette, the piece showcases Carter’s unique ability to merge abstraction with figurative expression, creating a sense of movement and emotion.
Housed in a custom frame, this original mid-century artwork is a must-have for collectors of modernist and abstract figurative art.
Provenance:
From a private collection in Denver, Colorado.
About the Artist – George Cecil Carter
Born in Oklahoma in 1908, Carter became a leading figure in Colorado’s abstract expressionist movement, working alongside artists like Al Wynne, Mary Chenoweth...
Category
1950s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lovely Gal, 1950s Semi-Abstract Figurative Folk Art Oil Painting, & Birds
By Martin Saldana
Located in Denver, CO
"Lovely Gal" is a charming oil on board painting by Martin Saldaña (1874-1965), a self-taught outsider artist known for his vibrant, whimsical depictions of childhood memories and rural life. This semi-abstract figurative work features a colorful palette of bold hues, with flowers and birds that reflect Saldaña's deep connection to nature and his Mexican heritage. The painting is presented in a custom frame with outer dimensions of 30 ¾ x 25 ⅜ x 1 ⅝ inches, and the image size is 24 ½ x 19 ⅛ inches.
About the Artist:
Martin Saldaña was born in 1874 at Rancho Neuvo, Mexico, and led a modest life, working as a cook at Denver's iconic Brown Palace Hotel. At the age of 76, Saldaña began attending children’s art classes at the Denver Art Museum, sparking a late-blooming artistic career. Over the next 15 years, he vividly captured memories of his childhood in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, focusing on ranch life, landscapes, and his love for animals.
Saldaña's work is noted for its bold, geometric figures and vibrant colors, often evoking the influence of Mexican tapestries. His paintings are considered to be naïve and folk art, characterized by their simple, direct, and highly personal style. Saldaña's prolific output—creating a new painting nearly every three days—resulted in an impressive collection of artworks that continue to be celebrated today.
Saldaña’s endearing style continues to captivate art enthusiasts, offering a glimpse into a rich, nostalgic world filled with vibrant colors and heartfelt simplicity.
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Category
20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
1950s New York City Abstract Skyline - Moody Night Cityscape Oil Painting
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
This stunning 1951 oil painting on board by renowned American artist Charles Ragland Bunnell captures an abstracted New York City skyline in a rich nocturnal color palette of black, ...
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Semi-Abstract Oil Landscape – City Park Denver, Colorado, Colorful View
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
This monumental oil on canvas by noted 20th-century Denver modernist Edward Marecak (1919–1993) captures a vivid, semi-abstract interpretation of City Park in Denver, Colorado. Measu...
Category
20th Century Folk Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1950s Capitola California Seascape Marine Oil Painting, Framed Ocean Landscape
By Jon Blanchette
Located in Denver, CO
Capitola, California – Original Oil on Board Seascape Painting by Jon Blanchette (circa 1955)
This captivating marine seascape painting titled "Capitola, California" by Jon Blanchet...
Category
1950s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1980s Semi-Abstract Polychromatic Oil Painting 'Masks' - Vibrant Multicolor Art
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
This 1980s oil on board painting, titled "Masks", was created by renowned Colorado artist Edward Marecak (1919-1993). The piece features a striking mosaic-style composition with bold...
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Sacred Family" 1950s Abstract Figurative Impasto Oil Painting, Red, Blue, White
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
"Untitled (Sacred Family)" is a powerful abstract oil painting on board by renowned American artist Charles Ragland Bunnell (1897-1968), created circa 1950. Signed by the artist in the lower right corner, this striking piece portrays an abstract interpretation of several figures grouped together, capturing the essence of human connection. The dynamic composition is enhanced by vivid, contrasting colors of black, red, blue, green, orange, yellow, and white, creating a sense of depth and movement within the piece.
This exceptional painting is presented in a vintage frame with outer dimensions of 34 ½ x 29 x 1 ¼ inches, and the image size measures 23 ½ x 18 ¾ inches. It remains in good condition, showcasing Bunnell’s mastery of color, texture, and abstraction. Expedited and international shipping options are available—please contact us for a quote.
About the Artist: Charles Ragland Bunnell, born in 1897 in Kansas City, Missouri, developed a deep passion for art from a young age. His early artistic explorations included drawing on walls and textbooks, eventually leading him to study at the Broadmoor Art Academy (now Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center) under the GI Bill in the early 1920s. After marrying fellow art student Laura Palmer...
Category
1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Twilight of History, 1940s Original Figurative American Modernist Oil Painting
By Frederick Shane
Located in Denver, CO
"Twilight of History" is an original oil on board painting by Frederick Shane (1906-1992), created in 1947. This captivating piece depicts a powerful scene reflecting the "twilight" ...
Category
1940s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Vendor of Masks, 1930s Original Modernist Gouache Painting of Carnival Scene
By Boardman Robinson
Located in Denver, CO
This captivating 1930s modernist gouache painting by Boardman Robinson (1876–1952), titled The Vendor of Masks, depicts a striking mask vendor’s display with male and female figures,...
Category
1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Sybils Telling Cosmic Jokes on Mankind, Mythical Figurative Abstract Painting
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
This original 1960s oil painting titled Sybils Telling Cosmic Jokes on Mankind is a striking semi-abstract work by renowned 20th-century Denver modernist artist Edward Marecak (1919-...
Category
1960s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
1940s American Impressionist Still Life Oil Painting with Flowers - Original Art
By John Edward Thompson
Located in Denver, CO
This original vintage 1945 oil painting beautifully captures a serene interior still life scene, featuring a vase of flowers, a delicate tea cup, and flowing drapery. Created by reno...
Category
1940s Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
1940s Modernist Oil Painting – Adobe Church Landscape, New Mexico Southwest Art
By Paul Kauvar Smith
Located in Denver, CO
This evocative vintage oil painting from the 1930s–1940s captures a classic adobe church in New Mexico, likely inspired by the historic San Francisco de Asís Mission Church in Rancho de Taos. Painted by Denver modernist Paul K...
Category
1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930s Large Framed Seascape Oil Painting 'Waterways' Lysekil, Sweden Landscape
By Carl Lindin
Located in Denver, CO
"Waterways" is a stunning original oil painting by Carl Lindin (1869-1942), a Swedish-American artist known for his beautiful landscapes. This 1920s-1930s signed framed oil painting ...
Category
1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Church in Leadville, Colorado, 1930s Framed Landscape Watercolor & Ink Painting
By Jenne Magafan
Located in Denver, CO
This rare, original WPA-era painting, Church in Leadville (1938), was created by renowned Colorado and Woodstock modernist artist Jenne Magafan (1916-1952). The watercolor and ink wo...
Category
1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Archival Ink, Watercolor
