Galerie Sommerlath Wall Decorations

Piaz's portraits often featured dramatic lighting and carefully composed poses, creating timeless images. Through this black-and-white portrait, Piaz perfectly captures the aesthetic...

This vintage photograph of French actor Jean Gabin on silver paper bears the artist Teddy Piaz's seal but is not numbered. It was likely taken around 1938 o...

Abstract watercolor in warm colors and felt tip marker on paper. The piece is framed in a black lacquer wood frame and mounted on a blue mat background. Signed and dated 1979.

This Tree Branch wall sculpture by Curtis Jeré for Artisan House is a striking composition of metal artistry, featuring a gracefully branching form adorned with copper leaves. Unlike...

This wall sculpture is based on an assembly of cut and superimposed geometric shapes. The colors – anthracite, gray, pink, and purple– are applied in flat, even tones without gradien...

A woman with red lipstick, wrapped in a golden kimono, stands with a slight sway of her hips, her silhouette emerging from a deep, near-abstract background. One hand rests on her che...

This mural mask takes the form of a stylized figure, possibly reflecting a dialogue between ritual function and aesthetic research. Carved in wood, its oblong shape evokes the vertic...

A vintage-style print that takes us back to the golden age of Train Travel in the USA. Presented as an elaborated draft on which a few notes and remarks have been left, it plunges us into an era of discovery. Starting from the mid-thirties, many railroads were driven progressively out of business due to competition from buses, airlines, and Interstate highways.
The answer was the development of deluxe passenger trains, the streamliners. Some became legendary and profoundly influenced popular culture by focusing on concepts such as power, speed, technological progress, comfort, and luxury service like the “California...

This aircraft print is an enigma, with limited details available. Presented as an elaborate sketch with a few notes and remarks, it takes us back to an era of discovery in American m...

This humorous ink depicts three cats in a moment of play and interaction. Faced with a drawing of this type, we could be tempted to simplify the analysis, thus reducing the artist’s ...

This acrylic painting by Betty Marvin is part of her series titled “Floating Frame”, which includes works exhibited at the Los Angeles County Museum and in a solo exhibition at Richa...

This work, an abstract geometric composition, captures the spirit of the late 1970s. Hand-assembled on a panel, this small tapestry, with its granular texture obtained by sand projec...

This watercolor presents a surreal and poetic scene where a naked woman emerges from a swimming pool. She holds aloft a representation of Hokusai's iconic "Great Wave off Kanagawa."...

The depiction of theatrical characters in the visual arts has long been a means of exploring the depths of human emotion and identity. In this black and white profile portrait of Joh...

Artist Proof / Lithography The lithograph titled 'Hope,' presented here in its first released proof, is a monochrome work rendered in shades of gray. It captures the melancholic imag...

In the perpetual dialogue between the artist who creates and the one who receives, some works reveal themselves as visual enigmas whose decryption challenges the intellect and sensit...

Here, artist Jerry Williamson becomes a storyteller, using a graphic and documentary approach, showing us the reliefs of a bygone era. He has categorized past folklore in a system of...

This painting of L. Rise captures the essence of the circus with its bold and vibrant colors, geometrical structure of a circus tent, evoking a sense of childlike wonder and exciteme...

Another whimsical portrait of Radoczy's wife, her favorite subject. Albert Radoczy was a master at exploring the female form. Throughout his care...

A painting of a woman riding on a carousel horse while holding out her white handkerchief to flow in the wind. This piece is reminiscent of a week...

"The Visual Experience of Art" delves into the intricate interplay between our eyes and the brain, exploring how our visual faculties engage with the diverse elements of various art ...

Salvador Dali once declared, "Surrealism is me," and through this lens, we must approach the entirety of his oeuvre. As a movement, Surrealism rests upon the belief in a transcendent...

Since its birth in the early 20th century, surrealism has seduced and disconcerted. Emanating from a desire to transgress the boundaries of reason and explore the depths of the uncon...

This artwork plunges us into an introspective contemplation where the subtlety of the details explores the limits of abstraction. Judiciously playing with attenuated contrasts and pu...

Abstract art offers us its mysteries, a prolific field of nuances and multitudes of interpretations. Through it, our perception is tested - a silent but intensely emotional dialogue occurs. This oil painting by Carlos...

Both sober and dense lyricism characterize this oil painting by artist Ruth Selwitz, punctuated by a rich palette of colors that converse with each other, resting silently but overla...

In this pastel artwork, the unknown artist depicted a pink horse parading through the realms of imagination. The horse's body is adorned with a geometric pattern and structured block...

This statue depicts a captivating girl sitting in a serene meditation, sculpted from Pyrophyllite Stone. The sculpture is imbued with both gentleness and spiritual significance. Her...

The work is a lively portrayal of an African nude woman in her bedroom. Under the bed, a discontent cat harbors grudges against its owner robbing its yellow cushion. The painting is ...

This artwork features a nude woman seating on the ground with a green background behind her. The woman's large eyes imbue the portrait with an otherworldly quality, hinting at an alm...

Ron Childer's "The Meeting" is an oil painting on thick paper . The painting offers a highly graphic work, borrowing some influences from cubism and semi-...

This artwork, as simple yet sophisticated, showcases the feminine form with dark, rounded lines to highlight the body with delicacy and a background enhanced by more angular lines. ...

"Vertical Psychedelic Blue Nude Painting on Plywood" by Chief challenges traditional artistic norms through a fusion of diverse styles and elements. T...

This lithograph, created by the artist John Luke Eastman combines vintage beauty inspirations with a surreal atmosphere. Its square frame and vibrant red backdrop draw our attention ...

The field of coastal landscapes is a genre that has been explored by countless artists throughout history, "Beach Chairs" being a case in point, a lithograph signed in pencil, number...

Original monochrome drawing from 1963 to be approached as a walk into a mental landscape. The painter's signature does not allow us to identify him. There is in this work a non-figur...

This oil painting on canvas from the 1960s captures the spirit of an English bulldog in all its glory. The signature is eligible. The artist, whose signature is illegible, has captur...

Captured on canvas with delicate impressionist strokes, this oil painting transports us to the bustling streets of San Francisco. On the left, a vintage blue-green tram glides toward...

This Floating Tree Branch sculpture by Curtis Jere for Artisan House is a brass piece belonging to their Wall Art series. In art history, repres...

In this lithograph of a nude woman, the essence of feminine mysticism takes center stage. The work is numbered and signed but with a signature that makes it difficult to read the ide...

This Mid-Century oil painting depicts, mountains, voluminous clouds and a small village. The mountains and clouds have a foreboding energy about them and the Italian feeling village ...

Vibrant abstract Oil Painting by Vahan Yervandyan Framed and Signed Lower Right The Armenian artist Vahan Yervandyan is more than a painter; he is a seeker and soul explorer. In th...

This vintage wall print of a woman, "Blue Wind," is eligibly signed and dated 1970. It boasts a bohemian-inspired aesthetic in a sleek gold metal ...

At first glance, this colorful etching reveals a mirrored structure, two figures, and two roosters, almost identical and reflecting each other. And it's in the "almost" that the arti...

This lithograph by Dave Fox from 1991 features the artist's signature, lithograph number (1/70), and title "Intermission". Dave Fox's intention in the artwork is evident. It employs a subtler form of satire. The composition depicts an ordinary society event, infused with a pervasive sense of tedium among its participants, where nothing extraordinary unfolds. In the backdrop, a bar and its bartender serve as the setting, while in the foreground, two women engage in conversation, accompanied by a man holding a glass. He appears either poised to interject by social conditioning or already teetering on the precipice of profound ennui, displaying visible disinterest in the superficiality of their dialogue. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is particularly evident in the precise rendering of clothing, but their true mastery lies in portraying the women's eyes and lips, establishing the prevailing mood of the composition: a boredom beyond reality. Adding to the artistic finesse, the lithograph employs a creative use of light, with a left window serving as the primary light source. This illumination skillfully highlights the three characters in the foreground, while the figures in the background subtly blend into a darker environment. The carefully chosen shades of soft pastel pink and gray lend an elegant touch to the ensemble, enhancing the overall impact of the artwork. The artwork sits in a simple black woodframe. Dave Fox was born in Vienna, Austria in 1920, where he lived until shortly after the annexation of Austria in late 1938. Dave escaped via the German-Belgium border, seeking refuge in Belgium. From there he came to the United States in December 1939 and settled in Los Angeles. Dave was inducted into and served with the U.S. Army in the Philippines and Japan. Returning to the US, Dave studied at some of the first art schools in Los Angeles. He studied with artists, such as Rico Lebrun, Frances de Erderly, and Emil Bistrim at the Bistrim School of Fine Art. At the Jepson Art Institute, Guy Maccoy, a noted pioneer in the art of serigraphy introduced Dave to printmaking. After completing his studies, Dave was employed by an electronics firm as an artist and graphic designer. Dave went on to earn his BFA, MA, and MFA in drawing and painting with a special emphasis in printmaking from California State University Fullerton. Dave’s work included printmaking, painting, drawing, ceramics, and computer graphics. Dave Fox was an observer of life and translated all that he saw, heard, or experienced into his artwork. Growing up in Austria, the countryside was his playground. From early on Dave belonged to hiking groups and honed his observation skills, which he transferred to his new life in Los Angeles. In Los Angeles, Dave found new playgrounds – the LA Farmers Market, Melrose Ave., and the streets of Los Angeles at a time of growth and change. It was through his association with Jewish Federation in Los Angeles that he met his wife, Senta. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to Orange County, where they raised their two children. Dave divided his artwork equally between landscapes and people. He perfected his skills at drawing the human form and giving it personality and life. Throughout his long career, he always returned to themes that reflected his Jewish upbringing. His sketchpad, always with him, became his vehicle for capturing the world he saw. His interest in Jewish subjects was reflected in the people walking on Melrose Avenue; in the people enjoying Farmer’s Market in LA; in the chestnut vendor and the fish seller; in the Shabbat series, and in the abstract series reflecting a return to Jerusalem. Finally, when Dave turned his attention to ceramics he created a series of Jewish ceremonial objects – seder plates, Kiddush cups, and Havdalah sets...

This monoprint signed Eduard Franz, titled "Tumblers and White Horse," is a 1973 artist's proof. The print is signed and titled in pencil by the artist at the bottom. The artwork showcases a semi-abstract composition featuring a black-outlined horse and a red rider...

This painting is an illustration of the classic Japanese novel, "The Tale of Genji," written by Murasaki Shikibu. It captures the aristocratic atmosp...

In this abstract painting marked by broad brushstrokes, vertical and rectangular forms, bold colors - an explosion of red, blue, and orange - the presence of a breakthrough of yellow...

Stunning gouache painting of a dancer-like figure by the artist Austino Obi Okafor. "The dancer salute" gives the artwork a full expressive dimension with their long span stretching ...

Patrice Allard, a French artist born in 1945, is renowned for his paintings and tapestries. He studied under and worked as a collaborator with Victor V...

Oil painting on canvas proudly signed C. G. Moody untraceable painter! It sits in a very nice and matching frame chosen by the artist. In this impressionist painting from the 196...

"Black on White on Black on White" is the name given by Segel for this composition. The subject is open to interpretation though some viewers could thin...

Jack Brusca (1939-1993) was a painter who worked with an airbrush in acrylic paint. He won critical praise when he had his first one-man show, in 1969 at the Bonino Galleria on West...

The watercolor painting by French painter France Cami represents a still-life in a semi-abstract style. The dominant color is a striking pink, which immediately draws the viewer's...

Enigmatic lithograph depicting the face of a woman. This artwork evokes emotion and mystery, inviting viewers to take an intimate journey into their ...

This illegibly signed semi-abstract watercolor, dated from 1989, features a captivating and dreamy representation of sub-aquatic life. The technique used in this piece creates a deep...

This traditional Asian woman portrait lithograph features a subject wearing a high black hat on a green background. A red and blue rectangular piece of fab...

This artwork features an oil painting of the beach of Santa Monica. The artist depicts beachgoers and colorful sunshades on a cloudy day. The overall impression is joyful, like a Sunday get-together of family and friends. Dan Shupe was born in Colorado in the late 1930s. He grew up in Venice, California, where he started sculpting early. He took many trips to Mexico and was profoundly influenced by the local folk artists. Dan moved to the East Coast in the late 1950s, where he studied with Franz...

This romantic feeling oil painting of two young lovers is finished in thin washes of earth tones. Signed "Michael Martin '58". The painting sits in a large silvered frame...

Lovely vintage large poster of a drummer boy, in orange, black, white and blue, designed for the World Beat Festival in Kansas City in the summer of 1997....