Bay Area - Art

This original graphic art lithographic poster entitled "Chez Panisse Restaurant and Cafe" was created by David Lance Goines in 1989 in his Berkeley studio...

Mesmerizing large scale photograph from artist's Seascape series, a body of works capturing the tactile surfaces and monochromatic nature of oceanic water and cloudscapes Seascape ...

This oil on board is by James McCracken (1875-1967). It is a lush, exotic composition, depicting a Buddha statue atop a lotus flower. There are other flowers in the background as wel...

This is an original 19th century duotone lithograph entitled "The Great Temple of Aboo Simble, Nubia" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large folio edition, p...

Color lithograph on Arches wove paper. This work is hand-signed by Marc Chagall (Vitebsk, 1887–Saint-Paul, 1985) in black crayon in the lower margin. Numbered 114/200 in the lower right margin. A small inscription in the lower left plate states: 'D'Apres Marc Chagall - Ch. Sorlier Grav,' indicating Charles Sorlier as the engraver of the piece. Printed by Mourlot, Paris for the Editions of the Metropolitan Opera, New York. Catalogue Raisonné: Carmen, 1966, is documented and referenced in the below catalogue raisonnés and texts (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that will accompany the final sale of the work). 1. Sorlier, Charles. Chagall Lithographs, Vol. V 1974-79. New York: Crown Publishers, 1984. Listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonné no. 39. 2. Sorlier, Charles. Chagall's Posters: A Catalogue Raisonné. New York: Crown Publishers, 1975. Page 110 Upon adapting Carmen to a large-scale format to occupy the height of the façade of the Metropolitan Opera House, “Chagall was indefatigable in attempting time after time to achieve the desired result, with ever-increasing effectiveness” (Sorlier 110). The outcome was a meticulously detailed and marvelous work. Several retouches and color & compositional changes resulted in several months of perfecting the work. Carmen is proof of Chagall’s enduring talent and skill of extracting each color and pushing it to its boldest and brightest to create a scene of dazzling performers set over a dreamy cityscape. This is considered one of Chagall’s best lithographs. In the center of this monumental composition, a whimsical mandolin player captures our attention, dressed in a bright, colorful costume as he twirls his instrument; this musician was later revealed to be the artist’s close confidante, Rudolf Bing, director of the Metropolitan Opera House at the time. It was a secret—yet recognizable—portrait of not only his friend but also the patron who commissioned this piece. Surrounding this central musician, two figures gracefully perform for an awestruck audience. Colorful animals flit throughout the composition, while at the bottom, a city of skyscrapers guides our eye upwards, relaying the impression that the central figures are suspended in midair. From the superb coloration to the joyous expressions of the figures, this magnificent piece transports us to Chagall’s magical, carefree world. Marc Chagall Carmen...

Artist: Michelle Michaux – French (1927-) Title: Feu (Fire) Year: 1963 Medium: Oil on linen Sight size: 23 x 31.5 inches. Framed size: 24.5 x 33 inches Signature: Signed, upper rig...

This mid-1970s landscape photograph, captured by society photographer Slim Aarons, features friends boarding a riva boat in Monte Carlo, Monaco, This is an estate stamped and hand n...

Artist: Frederick Richard Chisnall (British/American, 1887-1965) Title: Desert Scene Near Palm Springs, CA Year: Circa 1950 Medium: Oil on canvas board bo...

This artwork "Untitled #1" is a watercolor on paper by California abstract expressionist artist R. Anthony (Tony) Askew, b.1939. It is signed at the lower right corner by the artist....

This artwork "The Harbor" c.1990, is an acrylic painting on canvas by noted American artist Robert (Bob) Logrippo, 1947-2021. It is signed at the lower left corner by the artist. The canvas size is 24 x 36 inches, framed size is 31 x 43 inches. Framed in a wooden gold frame, with fabric liner and gold color bevel. It is in excellent condition. About the artist: Bob LoGrippo's paintings have appeared on magazine, book and album covers, as well as calendars, greeting cards and puzzles. The New York Times Sunday Magazine, Readers Digest, Six Flags...

Next Sign by Frank Schott from a series of works capturing conceptual roadside signs in iconic American landscapes captured with a large format camera to allow epic scale print s...

This artwork titled "Tristan and Isolde" 1978 is an original color lithograph on Arches wove paper by noted Italian/Argentinian artist Leonor Fini, 1907-1996. It is hand signed and n...

"Coyote Wreath" By Johanna Mueller is a unique and detailed piece which depicts a coyote, curled among iconography of the forest, structured in a Native American style flat ink style...

California Dusk by Frank Schott from a series of photographs capturing the Golden State's vast desert landscapes 48 x 72 inches / 122cm x 183cm edition of 7 signed 27 x 40 inches /...

'Simply Cool Hues' is a figurative portrait by multi-disciplinary artist Kim Frohsin. Professionally framed in a painted black hardwood floater frame, with an opening on the back, to reveal the artist's signature, title of the painting, and year of its making - 2008. Ready for hanging and also suitable to sit of a table as a sculpture. Frohsin’s work is held by the San Jose Museum of Art, the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, the Office of the Governor, State Capital, Sacramento, and the United States Department of State. Her work is also in numerous corporate and private collections, among them the Morgan Flagg Family Collection, Buck Fine Arts, Adobe Systems, Inc Neiman Marcus and the Gap, Inc. Frohsin began exhibiting in the San Francisco Bay Area in the early 1990s, and in 1993 was included with Nathan Olivera, Manuel Neri and Stephen De Staebler in an exhibit of "Four Figures from the Bay." With Wayne Thiebaud as the juror, she won the California Society of Printmakers' Award in 1996, and the following year exhibited at the de Young Museum in San Francisco in "Bay Area Art...

large scale monochromatic abstract observation of mesmerizing atmospheric color palette, from Raymond Meier's series Renderings Sky (Rendings 04) by Ray...

This artwork "Western Scene" c.1960, is an oil painting on canvas by noted Western artist Charles Damrow, 1916-1989. It is signed at the lower left corne...

Could you do this? (without training since prepubescence?). Petit point roughly translates from the French as tiny dots. Think pixels. It takes a very fine mesh base to achieve this ...

Redwoods by Erik Pawassar 42 x 117 inches (107 x 298cm) signed edition of 7 48 x 135 inches (122 x 343cm) six panels of 48 x 22.5 inches signed edition of 7 31 x 88 inches (79 x 224cm) signed edition of 7 archival fine art pigment print signed & numbered by artist on label custom/larger sizes are available on request _________________________ Erik Pawassar's work focuses on the beauty of the disregarded or mundane object. The subjects for his striking and captivating visuals are typically set in the most ordinary environments, drawing the viewer into a charged but serene experience based on composition, palette and formal lines. Saturated in color, the nominal subjects gather a haunting and mesmerizing quality, creating a poignant pretext for the making of a formal color photograph. Decisively capturing the traces left by humanity, Pawassar's images are filled with a sense of universal nostalgia and pay homage to the passage of time and the extinguished moment, referencing documentary and street photographers like Henri Cartier-Bresson, Sebastian Salgado...

Max Papart (1911-1994) "The Blue Rider" Original Etching with Aquatint, circa 1973 This is a rare artist proof. The artist proof is pencil signed and titled by the artist. The regu...

This artwork titled "Fete Champetre" c.1950 is an original colors lithograph by renown artist Jean Dufy, 1888-1964. It is hand signed and numbered 80/220 in pencil by the artist. The...

Majestic Mountain Landscape Original Oil Painting C.1940 Beautiful luminous mountain landscape oil painting Original oil on canvas - ...

Artist Comments
More and more I love to experiment with abstraction. It's amazing how realism with some abstraction somehow looks more true than when rendered using just real...

large scape photograph of mesmerizing water and cloudscape SEASCAPE IX by Frank Schott 58 x 58 inches ( 147 x 147cm ) edition of 7 signed 48 x 48 inches ( 122 x 122cm ) edition of...

Brian Sindler was born in Chicago in 1957. He received a bachelor of arts from Columbia College in Columbia, Missouri. Working as a musician for years, he did not take up art until h...

This is an original 19th century John James Audubon hand-colored quadruped lithograph entitled "Caribou or American Rein Deer", No. 26, Plate CXXVI, from Audubon's "Quadrupeds of Nor...

This early 1960s portrait photograph, captured by society photographer Slim Aarons, features a group of people relaxing at the chalet of stockbroker A Albert Sack Jr, at the Sugarbus...

Michael Sarraille Rocky Mountain Landscape Oil Painting Remarkably elegant Western mountain landscape oil painting by noted Bay Area artist Michael Sarraille. Original oil on canvas. Dimensions 14" x 11". The frame measures 18.25" x 15.5". Painting needs a cleaning. Frame shows dings and nicks. The painting shows some craquelure at the upper left in the trees, and could use a cleaning in the upper right portion on the painting (please see all images). Even with these condition issues, we consider this to be one of the finest realism paintings in our collection. With a closer look, we think you'll agree. This is really a beautiful illuminated scene of the Rocky Mountain Front, possibly in Montana. Michael Sarraille expresses the beauty of the land in his works. Intricate in his detail, yet simple in his compositions, this unique combination brings to focus a feeling of unpretentious realism. His mountains stand tall with a magnificence of crisp beauty. Sarraille has delved into the areas of both surrealism and realism. Perhaps this is why his combination of color, rhythm and design mix so beautifully in his landscape scenes. His paintings seldom appear on the market. Even though this needs a bit of a cleaning, it's still a great American West painting.

Late 20th Century Floral Still Life by Rafael Duran Title: Eucalyptus and Flowers Original oil on canvas Canvas dimensions 36" wide x 29" high The frame measures 44" wide x 36.5...

Troy House, Red Umbrella, archival pigment print. A bright red umbrella opens onto the promise of spring, sunlight, and the anticipation of travel. House captures the simple joy of a...

Artist: Johnny Friedlaender – German/French (1912-1992) Title: Herbes Solaires (Solar Grass) Year: 1969 Medium: Aquatint etching with embossing Size: 30 x 22.25 inches. Signature: S...

Still in her silken evening gown and dancing slippers, the glamorous ingénue is savoring her memories, her ribbon-tied love letters and long draws on her cigarette holder. Was he eve...

large scale original photograph of dramatic cloud formations and reflecting sea SEASCAPE VII by Frank Schott 58 x 58 inches ( 147 x 147cm ) signed edition of 7 48 x 48 inches ( 12...

This 1970s photograph, captured by society photographer Slim Aarons, features former fashion model Helen Dzo Dzo Kaptur (in white lace), Nelda Linsk (in yellow), wife of art dealer J...

This artwork "Landscape with Llamas" c.1950 is an oil painting on canvas board by Ecuadorian artist Gustavo Moncayo, b.1943. It is signed at the low...

This early-1980s photograph, captured by society photographer Slim Aarons, features a pool at the Meridian Club, owned by Ginny and Bill Cowles, on the Turks and Caicos Islands This...

Though this may look like a woodcut or screen print, it is a kind of photography. Cyanotypes are a 19th century alternative (cameraless) photographic process. This monotype was print...

Artist Comments
Jenn painted this piece using Golden Open Acrylics, which take longer to dry and therefore allow for more blending time. Jenn uses this technique to give the painting a dreamy and hopeful essence. "I am more passionate than ever about painting peaceful, reflective art...

Josh Brown has had a lifetime interest in creating art, most notably through his depiction of animals. He swiftly captures the mood of his subjects and brings the personality of each...

This artworl "Landscape" c. 1935 is an oil painting on hardboard by renown California artist Frank Joseph Girardin, 1856-1945. It is signed at the lower right corner. The hardboard size is 20 x 30 inches, framed size is 30.5 x 40.5 inches. Framed in a wooden beige frame, with fabric liner. It is in excellent condition. About the artist: Born in Louisville, Kentucky in 1856, Frank joseph Girardin began his art instruction in 1870 under Frank Noble and later Frank Duveneck at the Cincinnati Art Academy. A semi-pro baseball player in Cincinnati, he was best known for his beautiful landscapes of both Indiana and California. An extremely active participant in the development of the Art Association of Richmond and original member of the local Sketch Club, he served on the Board of Directors of Art Association for several years. He was considered ranked next to the late John E. Bundy in talent and skill by the former Art Association Director, Mrs. Ella Bond Johnston. It was during his time in Indiana, that he received the most recognition for his work. In 1903, he won first prize for his painting, "Lingering Snow" at the Cincinnati Art Club Show. This would be one of numerous prizes and awards the he would receive during his time in Indiana, including the coveted Mary T...

This artwork titled "Ulm on the Blau, Germany" c.1950 is a color etching by noted Austrian artist Josef Eidenberger, 1899-1991. It is hand signed n pencil by the artist, inscribed "T...

This early 1960s photograph, captured by society photographer Slim Aarons, features the Bahamas Speed Week in Nassau. This is an estate-stamped and hand-numbered edition of 150 with...

Antique Oil Painting of Madonna and Child Oil on canvas. Approximate dimensions 20" wide x 24" high. The frame is approximately 22" wide x 2...

Eva Sikorski (1917-1990) abstract portrait painting by listed German born California artist. Classic impressionistic style with muted colors. Oil on canvas. Excellent condition in li...

This artwork titled " Paris, Place Du Tertre" c.1980, is an original colors lithograph on Arches paper by French artist Urbain Huchet, 1930-2014. It is hand signed and numbered 183/2...

Hand printed by Paul Caponigro Rare signed in pencil on lower right of mat board

DESERT CROSSING by Frank Schott from a series of black and white photographs capturing the Golden State's vast desert landscapes 48 x 72 inches / 122cm x 183cm signed edition of...

This is an original 19th century duotone lithograph entitled "Great Hall at Karnac, Thebes" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the larg...

This artwork titled "Le Cirque Russe" c.1987, is an original colors serigraph on wove paper by renown Russian artist Mihail Chemiakin, b.1943. It is hand signed and numbered 25/195 i...

Georges Braque (French, 1882-1963). Affiche pour l'exposition Georges Braque-René Char à la Bibliothèque Jacques Doucet) (Vallier 185) Lithograph in colors on Japan nacre paper Sign...

People enjoying the setting sun on a frozen Lake at Tahoe, with cascading evening light and majestic alpine mountain ridge in the distance. Willard Dixon is one of our finest American contemporary realist painters, who has painted Northern California coastal landscapes for over 35 years. His work captures the undeniable beauty of the West with its grand and humble spirit. Dixon’s work can be found in numerous distinctive private and public collections, as well as the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and the Oakland Museum of California. Tahoe Evening I is 36 x 54 inches. The work of art comes to you framed in a light wood floater frame and is ready to hang and enjoy for years to come. Artist signed and dated. Condition is excellent. Presented by Andra Norris Gallery in California. SELECTED PUBLIC COLLECTIONS San Francisco Museum of Modern Art The Metropolitan Museum of Art The Oakland Museum The Utah Museum of Fine Art The San Francisco Art Commission AMA Headquarters, washington, D.C. Pacific Gas and Electric Co., S.F. CA. Transamerica Headquarters,S.F., CA. San Francisco International Airport IBM Corporation, San Jose, CA. Pacific Bell SELECTED PRIVATE COLLECTIONS Mr. Harrison Ford Mr. Peter Duchin Ms. Linda Ronstadt Ms Faye Dunaway Mr. Peter Morton Mrs. H.J. Heinze Mr Rupert Lowenstein Mr. Chappy Morris Mr. Griffen Dunne Margy Boyd Caroline Graham Mr. Richard Baker Ms. Sabrina Guinness Mr. Peter Asher...

These iconic Monterey pines can be found all up and down the coast of northern California from San Francisco to Carmel and beyond. These are the woods in the hills of Oakland, across...

The handwritten note on the bottom stretcher strip in back reads “Dear Ted, I’m glad you appreciate these Peace roses from Ann Marie’s Santa Fe Garden. E. Baber.” Well, who wouldn’t...

There’s the balloon vendor, confident, straightforward and approaching the viewer to make his sale. But there’s also a shadow figure, boldly executed, perhaps a glimpse of the inner ...

Featured is a color lithograph by Alvar. Created circa 1970 and numbered 207/225 in pencil by the artist, it is also hand signed by the artist. The artwork features a beautiful contr...

This early-1960s photograph, captured by society photographer Slim Aarons, features a swimming pool at the Lyford Cay Club at Lyford Cay on New Providence Island in the Bahamas, 1962...

This is a framed original 19th century hand-colored folio-sized lithograph entitled “Strix Flammea” (Barn Owl) by John Gould, from his "Birds of Great Britain", published in London between 1862 and 1873. The print depicts an adult Barn Owl perched on a log its three baby owls to the left. Another adult owl in the background on the right, presumably a male, watches over his family. There are leaves on the right contributing to this pleasant landscape composition. This striking framed Gould...

A circular landscape set within a luminous gold frame, this work reflects Elena Zolotnitsky’s ongoing meditation on beauty, adolescence, and the passage of time. Her oil paintings ar...

18th to 19th Century "Art Presentation" Old Master Drawing Remarkable old master pen, ink and wash drawing of an art presentation Dimensions 14" wide x 8.5" high The lightly distr...

Artist's statement: In my series Critical Masses, I explore the relationship between our species and various small marine creatures to illustrate in symbolic form various narrative...