Galerie Sommerlath Wall Decorations

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...

Transforming the simple into the sublime, the abstract into the apparent, and the banal into the mystical. This is the "tour de force" delivered by this artist, whose signature is un...

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...

Knife painting involves using a palette knife instead of a brush to apply the paint, as in the case of this oil painting. In the context of a seascape at sunset, this technique adds ...

This signed lithograph, numbered 60/275, originates from an 1892 poster and bears the seal of the Musée d’Albi. This well-known lithograph by Toulouse-Laut...

In Eric Fiazi's vertical abstract acrylic masterpiece, a symphony of colors dances across a serene lilac canvas, capturing the essence of life's vibrant complexities. The intertwinin...

Ellen Jewett's print "Yin and Yang in it" plunges into profoundly esoteric and symbolic realms. The vertical composition, divided into two parts, immediately draws attention to a dua...

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. ...

"The Ocean and the Beach" by Pat Badt is a fascinating painting especially for Ocean lovers! It encapsulates the serene yet dynamic relationship between the ocean and its timeless pa...

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

This acrylic painting by Brian Ackerman beckons viewers into a kaleidoscopic realm where the elements of fire dance and weave in an abstract tapestry. Brian Ackerman signed in the ba...

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...

Utilizing the peacock as an emblematic Art Nouveau animal, a favorite of early 20th-century illustrators and designers, Mr. Blackwell, who was born in 1925, delivers a powerfully aesthetic scene between a woman and a peacock in this lithograph, paying homage to both Art Nouveau and Art Deco. He was among others an American fashion critic, television/radio personality, and fashion designer. We can imagine that this drawing was a study for a dress paying homage to the myth and quintessence of the beauty found within peacock feathers. Like any artist, there is a story, structure, composition, and arrangement of the woman and the peacock, creating an iridescent visual of blue, green, and yellow, a dialogue between forms, curves, and lines. It is said that the Eye on the bird’s feathers reminds us that God is always watching. The off-white background is sober, crossed by two simple circular colored shapes, in the lower part. The two subjects initially appear as one entity, but as we move into the scene, we see that the woman is holding the peacock under her arm as one might hold an accessory. Then very quickly, it appears as the main figure, taking over the entire narrative rather than an accessory or a secondary figure. The peacock's regal posture, with its unfurled feathers, contrasts with the woman's near imbalance, almost as if she was fainting. It could also be interpreted as an intimate and seductive dance, where the two subjects come together as one to pay homage to a poetic and metaphorical world where aesthetics, fashion, and onirism converge. Did you know that peacocks use...

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...

Albert Wein was born in 1915. He was very known for his excellent sculptures but was also a prolific easel painter who painted in a purely Abstract Expressionist style. He approached...

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 ...

This numbered 9/10 artist-proof serigraph, presented in a plexiglass box frame, is titled "Triangle in a Box," signed, dated, and numbered by the artist Judy Granitz. Reflecting the ...

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...

During the 1960s, artists and illustrators were involved in various science fiction projects that enabled them to freely express themselves and be a part of this literary, cinematic,...

During the 1960s, artists and illustrators were involved in various science fiction projects that enabled them to freely express themselves and be a part of this literary, cinematic,...

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...

The 158 lifeguard towers lining the Los Angeles County coast resemble mid-century modern stilt houses or classic seaside cabins. Often overlooked, thes...

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

Abstract geometry proposes shapes, lines, angles and a space in which the artist will position the figures, assembling them to obtain a visual effect. In this work, which we can consider as belonging to Optical art, Childers explores optical sensations via a central figure, a diamond-shaped square that absorbs all the other elements distributed around it, exerting a centripetal force. Our gaze is immediately drawn to the center of the work through the combination of bright colors and lines, then loses itself in the rest of the composition, plunging into a sensation of vertigo, but eyes are always brought back to the center which acts as a magnet. Our observance then become the engine of the work, Witnessing of an impression of movement, brightness of light and vibrations. The piece is signed and dated 68. Ron Childers...

Geometric abstraction and optical art have been present in many cultures throughout history, both as decorative motifs and as art pieces themselves. In this work Childers, faithful to these currents of modern art, proposes a piece in which the means of expression are lines and colors that interdependently create an optical illusion of a labyrinth, with depth effects. The painting does not express any feeling. It proclaims itself independent of an emotional value system. Childers advances lines and rectangular shapes that intertwine, giving the illusion of curves and virtual movement. This occurs starting from a flat plane punctuated by bright pink, red and blue colors that cause momentary unsteadiness as if the painting was alive. The piece is signed Childers and dated 68. Ron Childers is an American artist who was born in the 20th Century. His work has been offered at auction multiple times. He was the partner of Richard Proctor...

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 ...

An abstraction is a powerful tool that allows artists to question reality, challenge our understanding of the world, and expand our horizons beyond what we can see and touch. In this square format piece combining collage and painting, the artist - a romantic visual poet - is aware that all design is inspired by the Natural that gives life to thoughts in a way that is open to interpretation and subjective experience. Different shapes, round, cubic forms, line and strokes obtained by scratching, textures, words cut presented backward as a mystery that can be pierced. Through a process of cutting, layering, and highlighting, the artist imbues the materials and colors with deeper meaning. At the bottom, a grounded and strong base is strengthened by dark colors and the absence of forms and details. This technique of creating a sense of energy and motion within an otherwise static composition is fully mastered in this artwork. The composition's towering and upright shapes naturally guide the viewer's gaze upwards, creating a dynamic interplay between spiritual themes and verticality. Born in Havana in 1971, Antonio Dojer’s abstract work reflects the colorful culture, vibrant community, and often tumultuous social environment of his native Cuba. Yearning to create and express beyond the political rigidity of his country, Dojer went on to study at the San Alejandro School of Art in Spain...

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...

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...

This piece by Jae Carmichael (1925-2005) features a patchwork gouache painting full of emotion and color, with broad strokes of yellow, red, green, and blue filling the artwork in ho...

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 captivating collage from CASH, created in 1976, offers a good example of abstract expressionism, focusing on the formal qualities of artwork rather than its representational s...

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...

A pair of still life paintings rendered in saturated, fluid watercolor punctuated and outlined by black ink strokes. The pair, which portr...

This charming, mixed media collage combines nautically themed imagery is signed by French artist France Cami. Newly matted and framed.

1952 pastel drawing accessories project perfectly executed for the Lincoln-Mercury car. Perfect gift for an old car collector! It sits in a chrome frame.

Mysterious subject for this charcoal painting in a cerused frame. Beautiful work but unfortunately signature eligible.

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....

" Hard edge painting is an approach to abstract painting that became widespread in the 1960s and is characterized by areas of flat color with sharp, clear (or ‘hard’) edges. Jules L...

Acrylic painting of a stylized mandala in red by artist Gerald Campbell dating from the late 1980s-early 1990s. Campbell, a celebrated California artist, was well-known for his large...

The piece is framed in a dark grey lacquered wood frame and mounted on a maroon mat background.