Pasadena - Art

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist UNFRAMED: 14" x 18" FRAMED: 20.25" x 24.25" x 1.5" Signed "K Dempwolf" on lower right Artist Statement "This is a movie ranch whe...

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "Dan Schultz" on lower right UNFRAMED: 9" x 12" FRAMED: 12.25" x 15.25' x 1.125"

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Exhibitions Exhibited at the Los Angeles Art Show 2014, January 15-19, 2014

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist UNFRAMED: 11" x 14" FRAMED: 17.5" x 20.5" x 1.5" Signed "Obermeyer" on lower right

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Artist Statement “Ray Bradbury never ceases to inspire me. While working with him, I saw his ...

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "Mary K. West" on back UNFRAMED:30" x 20" FRAMED: 30" x 20" x 1.125" Artist Statement “The magnolia tree and I share common rots in the Southeast. The Carolinas, Georgia, and Tennessee are home to us both. This stately, ancient tree is native to the Southeast. Its large fragrant blossoms and dark, shiny leaves adorn the green lawns and line the streets of the small towns where I am from. So, when I moved to California, I was pleasantly surprised to see this icon from the South growing freely here as well! This paining, with its representatives from the Southeast (the Magnolia and Blue Jay) and the West (the Plums and Persimmons) shows how roots can expand and grow to embrace new beginnings.” — Mary Kay West...

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist UNFRAMED: 12" x 16" FRAMED: 17.75" x 21.75" x 1.25" Signed "K Dempwolf" on lower left Artist Statement "When heading north on Hwy...

Modern Abstract Year: 1960-1970 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed lower right Size: Abstract oil on canvas by Lee Reynolds was a popular artist in the 1960s known for oversized, color...

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist UNFRAMED: 30" x 40" FRAMED: 39" x 49" x 2.5" Signed "Ray Roberts" on lower right Artist Statement "In Golden Foothills, I explore...

Consigned to American Legacy Fine Arts, Pasadena, California; Private Collection, Pasadena, California; Mutual Savings, Pasadena, California — acquired presumably from the artist via an art consultant; Displayed at Mutual Savings headquarters, Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, California, c. 1965–1993 A 1955 photo showing Bickerstaff paintings on display at the same Mutual Savings and Loan office in Pasadena can be seen through the online resource at Pasadena Digital History Label on Verso Mutual Savings No. 3107 Description This luminous desert landscape, painted in rich yet delicately modulated tones, depicts California’s Palm Springs Desert with a scattering of smoke trees...

Consigned to the gallery, Pasadena, California; By descent to a private collector, Encino, California; Acquired in 1998 by a private collector, San Carlos, Palo Alto, and Oceanside, California; From the Santa Barbara Historical Society Signed "Carl Sammons" on lower right Description This luminous coastal landscape by Carl Sammons is a striking example of the artist’s signature plein air style, depicting the rolling coastal dunes and lush vegetation of California’s shoreline. Best known for his depictions of Carmel and Monterey, the composition and palette of this work suggest inspiration from the Monterey Peninsula dunes. Sammons’ ability to merge vibrant, clean color with a sense of atmospheric perspective is evident here in the interplay of bright, sunlit sands and the rich greens of windswept foliage. His vibrant yet naturalistic color harmonies, crisp edges, and keen sensitivity to light bring the fleeting beauty of the coastal environment to life. The hazy eucalyptus grove in the background adds a distinctive regional touch, situating the composition firmly within California’s coastal identity. Sammons’ paintings of California’s unique landscapes played a significant role in documenting the natural beauty of the state during the early 20th century. Connection to the Monterey Art Colony By the 1920s and 1930s, Sammons became closely associated with the Monterey art colony, an influential hub for plein air painters such as Armin Hansen (1886–1957), William Ritschel (1864–1949), and Percy Gray...

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist. FRAMED: 28.125" x 32.125" x 1.25" UNFRAMED:20" x 24" Artist Statement "I am always looking for different ways to capture the beauty of the San Gabriel Mountains as they loom above Pasadena. I found this view while scouting and exploring the Arroyo Seco...

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "McVicker" on lower right FRAMED: 17.125" x 17.125" x 2.375" UNFRAMED: 16" x 16" Artist Statement “White Amaryl...

Provenance: Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "McVicker" on lower right Unframed: 16" x 12"; Framed:18.5" x 22.5" x 1"

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist UNFRAMED: 10" x 20" FRAMED: 14.5" x 24.5" x 1.5" Signed " K Dempwolf" on lower left Artist Statement "I have painted cattle into ...

Delovincourt: biography Delovincourt, is a poster artist. Delovincourt was an art nouveau artist. He was mainly active during the modern period. Delovincourt: his main works Delovinc...

Consigned to the gallery, Pasadena, California; By descent to a private collector, Encino, California; Acquired in 1998 by a private collector, San Carlos, Palo Alto, and Oceanside, California; From William A. Karges Fine Art, Carmel, California Signed "Jesse Arms Botke" on lower right Description This charming watercolor captures a sweeping view of Bodega Bay, California, rendered with the refined draftsmanship and decorative sensibility for which Jessie Arms Botke is renowned. While best known for her gilded avian compositions, Botke’s landscapes are comparatively rare and reveal a more personal side of her artistic vision. Here, the viewer peers over the distinctive red turret of a Victorian home toward the curving estuary, where land meets sea beneath a soft blue sky. Delicate washes and crisp detailing convey the texture of the shoreline, the undulating water, and the surrounding structures, evoking the calm yet lively spirit of a coastal fishing village in the early 20th century. The warm terracotta tones of the foreground architecture contrast beautifully with the cool blues of the water and the distant hills, creating a balanced, harmonious scene. Although no journal entry or record confirms a specific trip to Bodega Bay, Botke may have painted this work, circa 1906, during the period when she was offered a round-trip passage from the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway to travel from Chicago to Arizona and California in exchange for paintings depicting scenes of the West. The style and vantage point suggest direct observation, making it likely that she visited the town and painted the scene en plein air. With its architectural detail, vibrant palette, and compositional harmony, this work stands as a significant example of Botke’s lesser seen yet highly collectible works on paper. Jessie Arms Botke is recognized as one of the most important women artists in the early California art...

Artist Statement: "Over a decade ago, before this Fatburger location in Sherman Oaks was renovated, I was admiring the evening neon light bouncing off of these chrome stools. I had even started to paint the entire parking lot full of cars across the street, but decided that the mood of the piece would be enhanced if I changed it to a seaside location, making this piece more of a fiction. Story often draws me into a painting, and I felt the exaggerated aloneness was more connected to the feelings of inspiration I found in this place." -- Tony Peters Artwork Description: Night Burger by Tony Peters is a breathtaking oil on canvas painting that captures a considered and tranquil atmosphere with striking detail. This oil on canvas piece depicts a solitary fast food worker, standing alone inside an illuminated burger stand and gazing out into the night sky towards a distant beach with crashing waves. The painting's warm and vibrant colors bring to life the peaceful and serene mood of the scene. The figure in the painting wears an orange uniform and grey cap, with no customers present, creating a sense of solitude and introspection. The neon lights that illuminate the burger stand enhance the painting's warm and calming ambiance, reflecting the worker's silent reflection. The harmony between the worker's outfit and the neon lights creates a subtle yet cohesive effect, adding to the painting's overall beauty. Night Burger by Tony Peters inspires rumination and contemplation. Its minimalist presentation adds a contemporary touch to the piece, making it a perfect addition to any modern or traditional setting. This painting captures the beauty of the mundane and celebrates the peace that can be found in solitude. Framed: 37.625" x 37.625" x 2"; Unframed: 36" x 36" Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "Peters" on lower left Exhibited California Art Club...

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist. Signed "Mian Situ" on lower left Description Mian Situ portrays his wife, Gloria, as a woman of beauty, dignity, cultu...

Florence Cadène’s artwork is like natural history, a sensitive memory in the heart of animal nations, a possible communion between the eyes of humans and all dimensions of life. Flo...

White, brown, red, and orange lines shape an abstract maze in this signed painting by Paul Showalter. October 10, 1940 - May 24, 2019 Artist, Designer, Painter, Poet, Sculptor Paul Showalter was born in Pasadena, California in 1940. Paul studied art and design at Pasadena City College, and later received a full scholarship to study at the renowned Chouinard Art Institute (now CalArts) and Otis Art Institute (now Otis-Parson) in Los Angeles, majoring in Advertising Design and Illustration. In 1966, Paul Showalter founded the Graphics and Communication Department at the new Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the first major art museum in Los Angeles, setting high standards of museum graphics throughout Southern California. At the 1970 World's Fair in Osaka, Japan, Paul was nominated for Best Animated Short Film for his film titled "The Moon Step." In 1974, Paul founded his own commercial graphic design firm, which specialized in the design of corporate identity programs, exhibition graphics, illustration, and print communications. He also designed floats for the Pasadena Tournament of Roses parade...

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "R. Humphrey" on lower left Artist Statement "The glassy surface of the river almost seems calm. Below the gentle ripples though, is a swift and powerful current that moves anything in its way. A mile or so farther down the river, the elevation drops and the river turns into a wild, tumultuous force as it moves toward the falls." —Richard Humphrey...

This unique artwork by Richard Proctor is part of a series of 3 (see last pictures and other listings). It is a self-portrait repeated 3 times in diffe...

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist UNFRAMED: 24" x 48" FRAMED: 32" x 56" x 1.625" Artist Statement "I painted this piece in the studio using studies done along the T...

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist UNFRAMED: 20.5" x 11" FRAMED: 20.5" x 11" x .75" Exhibited Spring into Art 2024, presented by the San Marino League at The Hunting...

This vast abstract canvas stages a confrontation between shapes and colors, evoking the hues of autumn leaves. It is crossed by a dark, horizontal band, like a slash cleaving the spa...

This lithograph is hand signed and marked EA (epreuve d'artiste) artiste proof in English which means that it is the first the artist made. Philippe Noyer was born in June of 1917 in Lyon, France. He studied at the Ecole des Roches, and afterwards Beaux Arts School of Lyon. He then moved to Paris where he studied at the Paul Colin School of Art and experienced Surrealism. His painting career took off in 1943 when he met Paris art dealer...

Provenance On consignment to the gallery from a private collector in Newport Beach, California. Signed "Mian Situ" on lower right Artist Statement "The location is in a small town ...

Consigned to the gallery; By descent to the Katherine A. Norris Legacy Collection, Huntington Beach, California; Acquired by Katherine A. Norris, Newport Beach, California; From John...

At the core of this colorful gouache on burlap appears a simple composition with large areas of colors responding to the use of darker hues to establish the backdrop. These hues act ...

Titled "Architecture", this framed piece of abstract art, signed by Eva Kolosvary in 1973, evokes a distant memory of brutalist architecture, a leftover ghost from Soviet Rule. Both ...

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed " J. PAQUET" on lower right corner. Artist Statement "This unique vantage point could only be accessed by jeep. I...

Consigned to the gallery by H&N Fine Art as part of the Katherine A. Norris Legacy Collection, Newport Beach, California; 2006 Katherine A Norris, Newport Beach, CA; 2006 James D. Ju...

Consigned to the gallery, Pasadena, California; By descent to a private collector, Encino, California; Acquired in 1999 by a private collector (Palo Alto, San Carlos, and Oceanside, ...

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist. Signed "Mian Situ" on lower right Description In this oil painting titled, In Tradition, Mian Situ pays tribute to the ...

Mid-century large framed painting of two twin trees in warm earthy tones and textured details. The work is first sculpted in plaster and then painted. It has an illegible signature.

Provenance Consigned to the gallery by private collectors Signed "Jack Wilkinson Smith" lower left Description Jack Wilkinson Smith was a New York-based illustrator before moving o...

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "Alexey Steele" on lower right UNFRAMED: 26" x 32" FRAMED: 34.5" x 40.5" x 2.375" Artist Statement “Every year I am fascinated by the bloom that California spring...

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist

Acquired by a private collector, Palo Alto, San Carlos and Oceanside, California, from Bingham Gallery in the Fairmont Hotel, San Jose, California; By descent to a private collector,...

Consigned to the gallery, Pasadena, California; By descent to a private collector, Encino, California; Acquired in 1997 by a private collector, Palo Alto and Oceanside, California; From Joan Irvine Smith Fine Arts, Inc., Laguna Beach, California. Signed "A. Espoy" on lower left Description In California Lupines and Poppies, Angel De Service Espoy captures the vibrant splendor of California’s springtime wildflowers with lyrical brushwork and atmospheric sensitivity. A hillside awash in blooming blue lupines and golden poppies slopes gently toward a distant view of rolling hills beneath a soft, clouded sky. Espoy’s confident handling of color and texture brings the landscape to life, evoking the fleeting beauty of the state’s native flora and the delicate transitions of light across the land. This intimate composition reflects the artist’s deep affection for California’s rural countryside and his enduring legacy as a painter of its most poetic vistas. Based on the painting’s style, subject matter, and scale, California Lupines and Poppies was most likely created between 1925 and 1940—a period when Espoy was actively painting California’s coastal and inland landscapes, particularly in the Monterey Peninsula and Carmel Highlands regions. The composition, with its gently rolling hills, distant haze, and vivid display of native wildflowers, closely aligns with Espoy’s known plein air works of the Central Coast. The loose yet confident brushwork, naturalistic light, and spontaneous floral groupings all support the likelihood that this piece was painted en plein air. Espoy often created small-format oils like this one outdoors as finished works in their own right or as preparatory studies for larger studio paintings. His style blends Realism and Impressionism, drawing upon the influences of his training under Joaquín Sorolla (1863–1923) and the French Barbizon School, resulting in works that balance truthful representation with a painterly, light-filled immediacy. Historical Significance Born in Spain and trained in Barcelona, Angel Espoy immigrated to the United States in the early 20th century, eventually settling in California, where he became known for his floral landscapes, maritime scenes, and depictions of the Pacific coastline. Espoy’s lupine and poppy paintings are among his most beloved subjects, reflecting the natural beauty of the state and the influence of California Impressionism. In the 1920s–1930s, Espoy’s work gained popularity among collectors who sought colorful, uplifting views of the West, particularly during the Depression era. His florals not only document California’s seasonal splendor but also contribute to the legacy of artists who elevated regional wildflowers to a fine art subject—following in the tradition of Granville Redmond, William Wendt, and Guy Rose. Today, Espoy’s flower-filled landscapes remain a favorite among collectors of early California art...

The pastel portrait of Stella Samuel, very likely a starlet from the thirties, created in the style of Charles Sheldon, emanates timeless elegance. With a delicate interplay of color...

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "Ray Roberts" on lower right UNFRAMED: 18" x 24" FRAMED: 24.5" x 30.5" x 1" Artist Statement "...

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist UNFRAMED: 20" x 30" FRAMED: 26" x 36" x 2" Signed "Jove Wang 22" on lower left

Signed Edition #1 of 6 Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Description Feeling the sun’s warmth enveloping her body, Peter Brooke’s bronze “Goddess” express...

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Painted en plein air in the San Gabriel Mountains near the artist's home in the early summer of 2013. Signed "T. Solliday...

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist. FRAMED: 30.375" x 30.375" x 1.125" UNFRAMED: 20" x 22" Artist Statement “The real voyage of discovery consists not in ...

Description im Solliday's pastel painting, "Moonlit Arroyo Pathway," invites the viewer to a moonlight hike along a meandering trail that gently vanishes into the undulating landscape of hills. The rolling clouds above accentuate the fullness of the landscape while a radiant moon bathes the scene in a celestial glow, casting its luminous enchantment upon the scene. Solliday's meticulous attention to delineated edges skillfully captures the rich textures and authentic essence of the natural world, transporting the observer into a mesmerizing nocturnal dreamscape. Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed " T. Solliday" on lower right corner Exhibitions 20th Anniversary Exhibition: Celebrating a Legacy of Excellence, American Legacy Fine Arts, Pasadena, California, November 10 – December 16, 2023 Theodore N. Lukits (1897-1992): An Aesthetic Realist and Peter Adams and Tim Solliday: Continuing the Lukits Legacy at Palos Verdes Art...

Salvador Dalí (Spanish, 1904-1989) Date: Circa 1970 Medium: Offset lithograph in color on paper Edition: Limited edition, typically 250 copies; this one is numbers 185 /225 Signa...

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "Calvin Liang" on lower left Description Winner of the Impressionist Award of Excellence, Master Signature Catego...

Consigned to the gallery, Pasadena, California; H&N Fine Art, from the Katherine A. Norris Legacy Collection; John Moran Auctioneers, Altadena, CA, February 17, 2004, lot 104A. Sign...

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist UNFRAMED: 6" x 12" FRAMED: 9.875" x 15.875" x 1.375" Artist Statement “In a vast horizontal stretch of land open to sky...

Acquired by American Legacy Fine A in 2014; From Pasadena Antiques and Design who acquired the painting circa 2012; From a private Los Angeles collector who acquired the work, circa ...

Consigned to the gallery, Pasadena, California; By descent to a private collector, Encino, California; Acquired in 1997 by a private collector, Palo Alto, San Carlos, and Oceanside, ...

Jean Lurçat ( 1892–1966) was a French artist noted for his role in the revival of contemporary tapestry. He was also a painter and ceramist. Biography He was born in Bruyères, Vosge...

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "T. Solliday" on lower right Description “Running Waters” is a plein air painting done in Taos, New Mexico. Solliday depicts the Rio Peublo de Taos, a tributary of the Rio Grande, as flowing abundantly after the winter thaw...

Old Master, French School red chalk drawing on paper is not signed . Done in Sanguine on paper the nude appear like Hercule . The feel and look of the works while academic studies a...

Ink drawing on paper Signed lower right Description “Sleeping Cat” captures Jerry O’Day’s gift for reducing form to its essential poetry. A single continuous line describes the curl...

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist; January 2024 submitted to Autry Museum of the American West for the "Masters of the American West" exhibition and sale. Signed "Pet...

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist. Signed "Michael Godfrey" on lower left FRAMED: 30.75" x 42.75" x 1.375" UNFRAMED: 24" ...