About McNaught & Crane Fine Art
For over forty years, it has been our pleasure to offer fine European and American paintings with a particular emphasis on the works of the Danish Modernists. We provide a comprehensive range of art-related services including appraisal, authentication, representation, provenance research, conservation and restoration.
Established in 19821stDibs seller since 2013
Featured Pieces
'Study in Marigold and Indigo', Abstract Expressionist, New York, Paris, Oxford
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower center, 'R. Francken' for Ruth Francken (Czech-American, 1924-2006) and dated 1960.
Born in the historic Jewish Quarter of Prague during the interwar years, Ruth Franck...
Category
1960s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Gouache, Canvas
'Abstract Polyptych', Neo-Expressionist German School, Extra Large, Oversized
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
A substantial, modernist abstract acrylic polyptych comprising four separate works on canvas that arrange into a unified composition. Unsigned. Dated, verso, ‘1984' on upper left pan...
Category
1980s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
'Out at Sea', Children's Animal Adventure Fantasy Seascape, Cat and Seagulls
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed indistinctly lower right and painted circa 1995 on J Whatman laid paper. Titled on old cardboard backing 'The Escorts'.
A whimsical scene showing a fantastically large, fluf...
Category
1990s Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Laid Paper
'Organic Abstract, Sunset and Cyan'
By G. Distefano
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right 'G. DiStefano' and dated 1971.
A suspended composition of colorful forms contrasts against a blended polychrome background.
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Postcard, Oil
'Field Mice', American School Realist Landscape
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed indistinctly lower left. Initialed verso 'M. J.', titled 'Field Mice' and painted circa 1990.
A late 20th century watercolor on illustration board landscape showing farmhous...
Category
1990s American Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Illustration Board
'Early Spring', Provincetown MA', Greenwich Village, Art Institute of Chicago
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower left, "Gerhardt Schwarz" (American, 20th Century) and dated 1919. Additionally signed and titled verso 'Provincetown, Mas, Early Spring'.
Moving among the dynamic bohe...
Category
1910s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Fiberboard
'Standing Nude', American Modernist India Ink and Graphite Figural Study
By Michael Decker
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Painted by Michael Decker (American, 20th Century) and created circa 1975. Certification of authenticity stamped verso.
A gestural ink and graphite figural study showing a woman st...
Category
1970s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, India Ink, Graphite
'Seated Nude', American Modernist Sanguine Ink Figural Study
By Michael Decker
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Painted by Michael Decker (American, 20th Century) and created circa 1975.
An elegant sanguine ink on paper study showing a woman seated with her hair pulled back in a bun.
Category
1970s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
'Orchard beneath Blue Sky', New York Armory, Ashcan School, ASL, AIC, NYMoMA
By Arthur Bowen Davies
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Estate stamped, lower left, 'Arthur B. Davies' for Arthur Bowen Davies (American, 1862-1928) and created circa 1910.
Previously with: Gallery Clinton Lindley, Ltd. (from label, vers...
Category
Early 1900s Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel, Laid Paper
'Still Life', Musee National d'Art Moderne, Grand Prix de Rome, Salon d'Automne
By Roger Bezombes
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'Roger Bezombes' (French, 1913-1994) with number and limitation, lower left, '73/150'.
Roger Bezombes first attended the Ècole des Beaux-Arts (1934) and was the ...
Category
1970s Modern Still-life Prints
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
'Southwestern Sunset Dance', Fulbright Scholar, University of Arizona
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right "Andrew Rush" (American, b. 1931) and painted circa 1985.
Displayed in a rubbed, gilt wood frame with silk mat and gold liner.
Framed dimensions: 15.5" H x 1.25"...
Category
1980s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Laid Paper
'Posy in a Pitcher', Mid-century California Modernist Still Life, Los Angeles
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'Pauline Polk' for Pauline Stone Polk (American, 1896-1986) and created circa 1955.
Born in New York City, Pauline Stone married in 1917 and, after traveling to ...
Category
1950s Modern Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Gouache, Laid Paper
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