Pasadena - Paintings

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 "LeGassick" on lower right Artist Statement "Located in the North Fork of Big Pine Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Ridge, Temple...

UNFRAMED: 10" x 12" FRAMED: 14.5" x 16.5" x 2.25" Consigned to the gallery, Pasadena, California; By descent to a private collector, Encino, California; Acquired by a private colle...

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...

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 "Peter Adams" on lower right Exhibited Fleeting Moments 2nd Biennale: Works en Plein Air, American Legacy Fine Ar...

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...

A vivid counterpart to the blue composition, this painting immerses the viewer in a field of interlocking crimson, vermilion, and coral forms. Tschopp’s layered approach to color ble...

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "McVicker" on lower left Artist Statement "I painted this work on location above Luffenholtz Beach in Trinidad Ca...

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist UNFRAMED 12" x 9" x .5" FRAMED 12" x 9" x .5" Artist Statement "Which is bejeweled, the blue pearl and gold laced vase, the hummin...

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 ...

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"

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 artist directly from the artist Signed "Budicin" on lower left Artist Statement "Most villages were mostly abandoned, city life was the preference. The few left in the village were very graceful and kind. As I was painting a small crowd gathered to watch. It began to rain. I was kept dry by an umbrella held over me provided by the local people. —John Budicin...

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"

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist UNFRAMED: 16" x 20" FRAMED: 19.75" x 23.75" x 1.5" Artist Statement "'Autumn Roses' encapsulates a haunting narrative, merging nature's poignant cycle. Within a softly lit room, where a glass pitcher, once filled with life, cradles a bouquet of withered roses. Amidst this tableau, a dance of warm candlelight weaves an intimate and reflective ambiance. I invite the viewer to discover solace within the delicate harmony of life and decay, symbolized through a visual tapestry of contrasts: a vibrant peach beside faded roses, radiant candles amidst subtle decay, and the whispered promise of untold stories held within a closed book." — Alex Tabet

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 ...

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "A. Sidrane" on lower right Description Painted on plein air in the artist's community of Portuguese Bend...

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...

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 Signed "Moses" on lower left UNFRAMED: 24" x 26" FRAMED: 28" x 30" x 2.125" Artist Statement "Fireworks, an aerial celebration of...

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, ...

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...

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...

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist. Signed "Obermeyer" on lower right FRAMED: 20.375" x 32.25" x 1.5" UNFRAMED: 12" x 24" Artist Statement "Each year, La...

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,...

Sepia tones permeate this remarkable oil painting by American artist Geoffrey Johnson, who captures a hauntingly timeless scene. A woman waits by the window of her home, silent, almost absorbed in the diffuse ambiance of the room? The artist emphasizes the intimacy of his subject, a silhouette between presence and absence whose identity he has limited to a shadow. The woman is treated like a ghost, associating her with the invisible and the forgotten. In all its diversity, art is a step towards understanding human emotions and, often, an opening into the soul. The canvas analyzed here is that of a seemingly banal dining room, including an old-style kitchen area, inhabited by this quasi-incorporeal female figure. This eloquent artistic choice echos a reflection on the condition of loneliness. Few details appear some paintings on the wall, a dining table with two visible plates, a chandelier, etc. The sepia tint is emblematic of nostalgia, reminiscent of the photographic process that ages pictures to give them an air of yesteryear. Here, the artist recalls the past, not to idolize it, but to question the persistence of female alienation over time. The deliberate use of a restricted, even desaturated chromatic range reflects a timeless universe in which the female figure echoes across the ages. Like an entity in a sepia photograph, where the being is frozen for eternity, the woman appears and disappears simultaneously, symbolizing the volatility of existence and the fragility of memory. Johnson confronts us with a profound reflection on our solitude and relationship with time, painting the isolation of women in the hues of a bygone era. Through a technique that magnifies the essential and erases the extra, he resurrects an atmosphere inviting us to reinterpret our reflection on existence. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Born in 1965 in Greensboro, North Carolina, Geoffrey Johnson graduated from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, where he received several awards and prizes for his artistic excellence. Since 1995, he has exhibited in galleries and venues throughout the United States. His paintings may be found in many private and corporate collections, including those of Coca-Cola, Turner Broadcasting, BellSouth, and Wells Fargo. Johnson draws much of his inspiration from his travel experiences and first-hand observations. Using a monochromatic palette of sepia hues, the artist strives to reproduce the places that inspire him. Johnson’s work is powerfully evocative of the French Impressionists’ depictions of city life, interior spaces, and equestrian scenes. From Gustave Caillebotte’s steely, atmospheric renderings of foggy Paris streets and dusky rooftops to Degas’ spindly-legged racehorses, the influence of these artists upon Johnson’s painting is readily visible. His manner of distorting the human figure has also been likened to the skeletal, surreal forms of Alberto Giacometti. Johnson has established himself as a true innovator, successfully capturing the alluring space between abstraction and realism. His work is significantly influenced by his fascination with both the human figure and the powerful architecture of a modern city. Through a feeling of anonymity, figures become suggestive shapes, and the skyline of New York materializes mysteriously in the background. Johnson’s paintings embody the mood of each urban experience. Johnson has “always been attracted to interiors, work spaces [and] personal spaces.” Inspired by a box of...

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 1999 by a private collector (Palo Alto, San Carlos, and Oceanside, ...

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 "...

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...

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 ...

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...

Provenance Acquired by American Legacy Fine Arts directly from the artist. Signed "Obermeyer" on lower right Artist Statement "This is a view that is very familiar to me. I see this as I drive home from my studio in the late afternoons and evenings, the fading light on the walls of Laguna Canyon...

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 Signed "Calvin Liang" on lower left Exhibited Fleeting Moments 2nd Biennale: Works en Plein Air, American Legacy Fine Ar...

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "Jove Wang" on left center UNFRAMED: 20" x 24" FRAMED: 29.5" x 33.5" x 2.5" Artist Statement “As the day winds down, both ...

NORMAND painter, he repeatedly attends salons and receives prices for many years. Many post impressionist touch navy stills.

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" ...

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist; February 2023 submitted to Autry Museum of the American West for the "Masters of the American West" exhibition and sale. ...

This unique double-sided work in the neo-cubist style bursts with vibrant color and fractured geometry. The painting exhibits a Cubist and Modernist abstract style, featuring bold co...

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...

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...

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...

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...

A contemporary minimalist composition depicting a painted yellow polo shirt with the black silhouette of a female dancer in a ball gown positioned on the left side of the chest, recalling the placement of emblematic brand logos. Presented as though it were a sewn garment label, the work includes the handwritten name “Zac,” applied with a fine brush. Executed on brown paper with direct, expressive strokes, the piece highlights texture and graphic clarity, combining playful simplicity with a pop-art sensibility. The artwork is signed “Donald” in the lower left part. ABOUT THE ARTIST Donald Robertson...

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...

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Artist Statement “I love crows; I love Arthur Rackham’s dynamic pen and ink style of anthropomorphized trees—so, why not...

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "Dunaway" on lower left Artist Statement “I often will go on painting trips with other artists to remote locations to do plein air sketches and gather reference for larger studio paintings. This was painted from a winter painting trip to Montana, where about ten of us gathered together at a cabin in February to paint landscapes and portraits in the snow. The morning when I saw this scene, we were all heading out into the fresh snow to go paint landscape—my artist friend was standing just outside the door of the cabin in this pose, contemplating the day ahead and looking like a painting himself! The early morning sky was white, as fresh snow was falling all around, blanketing the landscape and tree behind him. I knew this was a moment I had to capture in paint—an artist immersed in reflective thought on a winter morning.” —Michelle Dunaway...

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...

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "Peter Adams" on lower right FRAMED: 38" x 32" x 2.5" UNFRAMED: 30" x 24" Artist Statement “All the objects in t...

Oil on pannel by J.E. KARNEC, born in 1865 (in Austria after GERALD SCHURR), died in 1934. Painter of landscapes, seascapes, port landscapes, water landscapes. "Orientalist trend" (...

2024 Consigned to American Legacy Fine Arts, Pasadena, California; 2005 Private Collector Encino, California; 2005 Ota House, Marina Del Rey;...

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "Mirich" on lower right Exhibited A Collector's Feast, American Legacy Fine Arts, November 16 – December 15, 2018...

This painting is dated 1969 and signed by the artist Saint-Lou. The painting depicts three musicians with flowing hair, playing the clarinet, trumpet, and accordion. The stylistic a...

A face reduced to its coordinates. This colored pencil drawing constructs a figure from sharp angles, inclined planes, and almost geometric hollows. The eye becomes a triangle, the t...

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist. Signed "Jove Wang" on lower left Dimensions Framed: 12.25" x 17.25" x 1.125; Unframed: 9" x 12" Exhibited Artist's Cho...

Artist Statement "While staying at the Forbes' Trinchera Ranch in southern Colorado, I was intrigued by seeing this heavy cloud layer every morning hovering below Mt. Blanca's impressive peak of 14,351 feet. The cloud layer created an atmospheric division between the cool shadows below and the bright, warm light above." ―Peter Adams Description The artist's particular bold, broad brushwork magnifies a sense of epic in this pristine scene. The painting exemplifies the American West as an expansive land of free spirit and boundless possibilities. The colors are opulent and there is an intriguing sense of mystery about the subject, a Shangri-la feeling. The presentation of the painting makes a grand entrance statement. Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Gallery Note The artist began the painting in 2006 and completed it in November of 2017. Exhibited Maxwell House...

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "g gallo" on lower right corner. Artist Statement “Here, the earth is quietly awakening as the first moments of l...