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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 with a contemporary custom frame hand-carved by artisan Michael Blatnik. Ex-Voto is 7 ½ x 11 i...
Category
1920s Folk Art Interior Paintings
Materials
Metal
Eunice Katz Abstract Coastal Painting with Boats and Figure, Signed, Framed
Located in Denver, CO
This original acrylic painting by Eunice Katz offers a dreamlike, abstracted coastal scene. Two small boats float near a weathered pier as a female figure appears to rise from the wa...
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
"The Gold Witch" – Colorado Modernist Semi-Abstract Oil by Edward Marecak
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
“The Gold Witch” is a striking original semi-abstract oil painting by mid-20th century Denver artist Edward Marecak. The composition features an abstracted female figure, rendered in...
Category
1980s Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"El Niño" Retablo – New Mexico-Style Contemporary Spanish Colonial Painting
Located in Denver, CO
This original retablo painting, titled "El Niño", is a striking contemporary work by Colorado-based artist Michael Blatnik. Inspired by the devotional traditions of Spanish Colonial ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
“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
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
Tony Fitzpatrick 'Hand of Ishmael' Signed Aquatint Etching, Framed, 2007
By Tony Fitzpatrick
Located in Denver, CO
Hand of Ishmael is a striking original aquatint etching with Chine-collé by renowned American artist Tony Fitzpatrick (b. 1958). This richly detailed print showcases a vividly illust...
Category
Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Aquatint
$2,450 Sale Price
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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 by Edward Marecak, 1970s Modernist Oil Painting
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
“The Three Fates Confused” is a vibrant and imaginative 1970s figural abstraction by celebrated Denver modernist Edward Marecak (1919–1993). This large-sca...
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$5,800 Sale Price
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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
Colorful Mid-Century Folk Art Oil Painting by Martin Saldaña, "Small Nude", 1960
By Martin Saldana
Located in Denver, CO
"Small Nude" is a vibrant, semi-abstract oil painting by Mexican-American artist Martin Saldaña (1874–1965). This whimsical mid-century work features a stylized female nude surrounde...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Howard Schleeter 1949 Original Gouache & Wax Painting – Abstract Southwest Art
By Howard Schleeter
Located in Denver, CO
This striking original 1949 gouache and wax painting, titled "Fetishes", is a powerful work by acclaimed New Mexico modernist Howard Schleeter (1903–1976). Rich with symbolic abstrac...
Category
1940s American Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wax, Gouache
The Four Winter Months by Edward Marecak, 1985 Denver Modernist Oil Painting
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
“The Four Winter Months” is a striking 1985 original oil painting by acclaimed Denver modernist Edward Marecak (1919–1993). This evocative work features four abstract, semi-stylized ...
Category
20th Century Folk Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,250 Sale Price
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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
Edward Marecak Oil Painting – Semi-Abstract Parcheesi Modernist Art, 1990
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
Parcheesi is a vibrant and imaginative 1990 semi-abstract oil on canvas by renowned Denver modernist Edward Marecak (1919–1993). In this dynamic composition, Marecak reinterprets the classic Parcheesi board...
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ghost Town, Colorado Prospector Scene by Harold Skene, Vintage Western Painting
By Harold Vincent Skene
Located in Denver, CO
“Ghost Town” by Harold Skene (1883–1978) is a striking vintage oil painting that captures the haunting beauty of Colorado’s mining past. In this evocative Western landscape, a lone prospector and his pack mule stand amid the weathered ruins of an abandoned mountain town. The late summer or early autumn setting is rendered in rich, earthy tones—golden yellows, sage greens, dusty pinks, and soft blues—creating a vivid sense of atmosphere and place.
Painted in oil on board and signed by the artist at the lower right, this work is also titled and dated on the verso. It reflects Skene’s architectural training and his artistic roots in the early 20th-century Colorado art scene. The painting is presented in a classic mahogany frame, with outer dimensions measuring 30 x 35.5 x 2.75 inches; image size is 24 x 30 inches.
A graduate of Harvard’s School of Architecture, Harold Skene studied at the Denver Art Academy and the Broadmoor Art Academy and was an assistant to noted Western 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
1945 Portrait of Bessy Lyon by Hayes Lyon, Mid-Century American Oil Painting
By Hayes Lyon
Located in Denver, CO
This captivating 1945 oil portrait by renowned American artist Hayes Lyon beautifully depicts Bessy Lyon, the artist’s wife, in a warm and intimate composition. Rendered with soft ye...
Category
1940s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$1,550 Sale Price
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1940s WPA-Era Abstract Watercolor of Golden Cycle Mill by Charles Ragland Bunnel
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
This original 1940s grayscale watercolor by Charles Ragland Bunnell captures a semi-abstracted view of the Golden Cycle Mill in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Rendered in subtle blacks and grays, this striking WPA-era landscape melds industrial subject matter with a modernist aesthetic. The piece exemplifies mid-20th-century American regionalism, blending expressive abstraction with historical significance.
The painting measures 8 1/8 x 9 5/8 inches (sight size) and is showcased in a custom black frame measuring 18 x 19 ½ x 1 ⅜ inches, making it an elegant addition to any collection of American art or industrial landscapes.
The Golden Cycle Mining and Reduction Company was a vital part of Colorado’s early 20th-century mining boom, located in what is now Old Colorado City. Bunnell’s work documents this industrial heritage through a modernist lens, offering a unique narrative of regional development.
About the Artist:
Charles Ragland Bunnell (1897–1968) was a key figure in Colorado’s art scene and a pioneer of American Modernism and abstraction. Trained at Broadmoor Art Academy, he combined American Scene painting with abstract forms. Bunnell contributed to New Deal art...
Category
1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Alfred Wands Vintage Modernist Watercolor Painting – Horse & Carriage Scene
By Alfred Wands
Located in Denver, CO
This original vintage watercolor painting by celebrated American artist Alfred Wands (1904–1998) presents a dynamic and atmospheric modernist depiction of a horse-drawn carriage set ...
Category
20th Century American Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Paper
East Santa Cruz Landscape: Yellow Farmhouse with Storm Clouds Oil Painting
By Jon Blanchette
Located in Denver, CO
East Santa Cruz (California) is a striking original oil painting on canvas board by noted California artist Jon Blanchette (1908–1987). This evocative landscape features a bright yellow farmhouse set against a backdrop of dramatic dark gray storm clouds, capturing the natural beauty and emotional contrast of the California coast. Blanchette’s expert use of light and color creates a compelling sense of both tranquility and approaching tension.
Painted in the mid-20th century, this work reflects Blanchette’s signature romantic realism and deep connection to the California landscape. The painting is presented in a custom frame using archival materials. Framed dimensions: 21 ¾ x 25 ¾ x 1 ½ inches, image size: 16 x 20 inches
About the Artist:
Born in England, Blanchette studied at the Pittsburgh Art...
Category
1950s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Martyl Schweig 1942 Oil Painting, Victor, Colorado, Ghost Town Landscape
By Martyl Suzanne Schweig Langsdorf
Located in Denver, CO
This stunning original 1942 oil painting, titled "Victor, Colorado", is by acclaimed American artist Martyl Suzanne Schweig (1918–2013). A vibrant and historically rich landscape, this work captures the abandoned ghost town of Victor, Colorado, set against the majestic backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. Rendered in rich hues of green, gold, and earthy brown, Schweig brings to life the rugged beauty and quiet mystery of Colorado’s once-booming mining towns.
The painting was completed during a plein-air painting trip with noted artist Adolph Dehn...
Category
1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Masonite
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
George Vander Sluis Oil Stick Landscape – Barn with Red Sliding Doors, 20th C.
Located in Denver, CO
This striking original work on paper, Barn Side with Sliding Doors, is a masterful example of mid-20th century American modernist landscape art by acclaimed artist and educator George Vander Sluis...
Category
1980s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Paper
Paul K. Smith Mid-Century Modern Artist Studio Interior, Denver Modernist
Located in Denver, CO
This striking mid-century semi-abstract oil painting on canvas by renowned Denver modernist Paul K. Smith captures the vibrant energy of an artist’s studio. Painted in the mid-20th century, the composition features expressive renderings of flowers, paint supplies...
Category
20th Century Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid-Century Geometric Abstract Oil Painting by Ralph Anderson, Framed, 1960s
By Ralph Anderson
Located in Denver, CO
Discover this stunning geometric abstract painting by celebrated 20th-century artist Ralph Anderson, a bold and sophisticated example of mid-century modern art. Executed in oil on pa...
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
$3,450 Sale Price
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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
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
Abstract Expressionist Painting by Charles Bunnell, Circa 1950, Sacred Family
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
"Untitled (Sacred Family)" is a compelling mid-century abstract oil painting by Charles Ragland Bunnell (1897–1968), a pioneering figure in American Abstract Expressionism. Created c...
Category
1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Frederick Shane “Twilight of History” 1947 Surrealist Oil Painting, Signed
By Frederick Shane
Located in Denver, CO
"Twilight of History" is a powerful and evocative original oil painting on board by renowned American artist Frederick Shane (1906–1992), created in 1947. This deeply symbolic work e...
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 by Edward Marecak, 1960s Denver Modernist Oil
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
“Sybils Telling Cosmic Jokes on Mankind” is a vibrant and compelling 1960s semi-abstract oil painting by renowned Denver modernist Edward Marecak (1919–1993). This dynamic artwork bu...
Category
1960s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$5,760 Sale Price
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John E. Thompson 1945 Interior Still Life, Colorado Modernist Oil Painting
By John Edward Thompson
Located in Denver, CO
This original 1945 oil painting by renowned Colorado modernist John E. Thompson (1882–1945) captures a serene and elegant interior still life. Featuring a delicate arrangement of a f...
Category
1940s Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Paul K. Smith Vintage 1930s New Mexico Adobe Church, Denver Modernist Oil
By Paul Kauvar Smith
Located in Denver, CO
This evocative vintage oil painting from the 1930s–1940s by Denver modernist Paul K. Smith beautifully depicts a classic adobe church in New Mexico, likely insp...
Category
1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$2,760 Sale Price
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Carl Lindin Oil Painting “Waterways” – Swedish Coastal Scene, 1920s–1930s
By Carl Lindin
Located in Denver, CO
“Waterways” is a serene and luminous original oil painting by Carl Lindin (1869–1942), a prominent Swedish-American artist and founding member of the Woodstock Artists Association. P...
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
