Pasadena - Paintings

Visual Description: This contemporary painting painted in oil on linen is a portrait of a red-headed woman in an impressionistic style. Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly ...

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist UNFRAMED:18" x 24" UNFRAMED: 26" x 32" x 1.125" Artist Statement "Capturing the movement of a sunset is always a challenge. The clo...

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 American Legacy Fine Arts from a private collector 2015, Pasadena, CA UNFRAMED: 11" x 14" FRAMED: 16" x 19" x 1.5" SIGNED: Lower Left Exhibited Special Summer Salon: ...

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...

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 "Mian Situ" on lower left Description Mian Situ portrays his wife, Gloria, as a woman of beauty, dignity, cultu...

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist UNFRAMED: 15" x 18" FRAMED: 20.75" x 23.5" x 1.75" SIGNED: Lower Right Artist Statement "When the fog and haze roll in, it's a gr...

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "J. Buxton 2018*2019" on lower left Artist Statement “My inspiration for this piece, like most of my historical Woodland Frontier pieces, is a result of many years of research into our 18th century heritage. Most often I am painting those actual scenes recorded in history, as conflict and hardship shaped this young country. However, I also paint generic historical scenes of everyday life. This is one of those, when I have fun painting the personality of an engagement between man, women and horse...” —John Buxton...

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist. UNFRAMED: 24" x 30" FRAMED: 30.5" x 36.5" x 1.75" Signed "Ray Roberts" on lower left Artists Statement "Rolling Surf, Leo Carril...

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist UNFRAMED: 16" x 20" FRAMED: 21.5" x 25.5" x 1" SIGNED: Lower Right Artist Statement "A bloom is at its peak—fragile, alive, fleet...

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 " J. PAQUET" on lower right corner. UNFRAMED: 18" x 24" FRAMED: 23" x 29" x 2.25" Artist Statement "This unique...

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist. Signed Mian Situ" on lower left Description The artist portrays his wife, Gloria, in an elegant and refined setting. Her sinuous pose and assured profile project a sense of beauty and confidence. The drape of her pink silk robe hearkens back to her Chinese ancestry and its contrasting embroidered border creates a diagonal line that exudes a feeling of strength. Outside is cool and fresh, the beginning of spring; and the Glimpse of Beauty is viewed from either side of the window. Artist Statement "A Chinese lady looking out of her window enjoying the magnolia blossom in Spring. Her window is decorated with a piece of Paper Cutting art...

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist FRAMED: 13.25" x 13.25" x 1.5" UNFRAMED: 12" x 12" Signed: "Budkov" on lower left Artist Statement "Dawn light spills through tre...

Provenance Consigned to the gallery; from the private collection of the Katherine A. Norris Legacy Collection, Huntington Beach, California, by descent; acquired in 2003 by Katherine...

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "T. Solliday" on lower right corner Description Created en plein air using the pastel medium, Solliday's fresh and immediate approach exemplifies a sense of spontaneous joy. The location is Abalone Cove in Palos Verdes, a favorite spot along Southern California's Highway 1 scenic drive famous for its magnificent views of the Pacific Coast. Exhibited Painting California: Seascapes and Beach Towns, USC Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena, California, June 28 - July, 2018 Theodore N. Lukits (1897-1992): An Aesthetic Realist and Peter Adams and Tim Solliday: Continuing the Lukits Legacy, Palos Verdes Art...

Provenance Acquired by directly from the artist. Signed "Childs" on lower right UNFRAMED: 32" x 24" FRAMED: 40" x 32" x 2"

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 "g gallo" on lower right corner. Artist Statement “Here, the earth is quietly awakening as the first moments of l...

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...

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "J.Paquet" on lower left corner. Artist Statement “Any day at Shark Harbor is a good day.” — Joseph Paquet EXHIBITIONS California Art Club's 103th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition at Autry National Center, March 30- April 20, 2016 Santa Catalina Island...

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist. Signed "McVicker" on lower right Artist Statement "This piece was painted during the summer standing on our walkway lea...

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "S. Curry" on lower right UNFRAMED:20" x 16" UNFRAMED: 25.75" x 22.25" x 1.375" Artist Statement “The painting was started ...

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist. Signed "Mirich" on the bottom left. Artist Statement "A winter evening in December at Royal Palms State Beach; White Point, San Pedro...

Consigned to the gallery By Decent H&N Fine Art, Newport Beach, CA; From Katherine A. Norris Legacy Collection, Newport Beach, California; Rick Hill, San Diego, California by descent from his mother a former pupil of Alfred Mitchell...

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...

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "Mian Situ" on lower right Artist Statement “Painted late one day after hiking up into the Comstock hills outside...

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "Mian Situ" on lower right Exhibited Mian Situ: Passion, History and Culture, American Legacy Fine Arts, Pasadena...

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed Mirich" on lower left Artist Statement "When there is a 90 percent chance of rain moving in, most people want to ...

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist. Signed "Peter Adams" on lower right UNFRAMED: 12" x 16" FRAMED: 20" x 24" x 1.75" Exhibited Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art at Pepperdine University in California Art Club's "On Location in Malibu 2024" May 11...

Acquired by American Legacy Fine Arts directly from the artist Signed "McVicker" on lower left UNFRAMED: 20" x 40" FRAMED: 25.5" x 41.5" x 1.125" Exhibited Painting California: S...

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "Alexey Steele' on lower left corner FRAMED: 15" x 18" x 1.5" UNFRAMED: 9" x 12" Exhibitions California Highlights; A Collection of Curated Favorites Showcasing Quintessential California Inspired Subjects, American Legacy Fine Arts...

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "Obermeyer" on lower left Artist Statement "During a recent stay in San Francisco, I had this gorgeous view of this beautiful city from my room. Mason Street glows as it heads up to Nob Hill...

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "Alexander Tabet" on lower left. 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 "2017 WM. Stout" on upper right Artist Statement "I drew and painted a series of Aesop's Fables that featured fox...

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "Jove Wang" on lower left UNFRAMED: 30" x 48" FRAMED: 39" x 57" x 2" Artist Statement “This painting depicts delivery cowb...

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 ...

Acquired by American Legacy Fine Arts directly from the artist Signed "Brian Mark Taylor" on lower right Description In Bryan Mark Taylor’s “Market Day,” the viewer is transported ...

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "Peter Adams" on lower left UNFRAMED: 12" x 16" FRAMED: 20" x 24" x 1.75" Artist Statement “It is always exciting seeing t...

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. ...

Acquired by the gallery from a private collector in Alaska who acquired the work in 2012 from Bingham Gallery, Mount Carmel, Utah Signed "D. W. Pinkham" ...

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed J. Buxton @ 2018" on lower left. UNFRAMED: 9" x 12" FRAMED: 15" x 18" x 2.3" Artist Statement “This tender loving care is a necessary maintenance chore for these Native Iroquois women. It enhances the longevity of these delicate water craft. Their hulls of birch bark are thin and easily punctured. Heated resin is used to patch problem areas. Bark patches can be sewn, using Spruce roots, and resined over larger holes. These roots are also used to lash around gunnel, bow & stern. These canoes are extremely light weight, easily maneuverable, and capable of carrying heavy loads. I have one and it can be lifted with one hand and is a joy to paddle.” —John Buxton...

Provenance Acquired by a Private Collector, Encino, California from American Legacy Fine Arts in 2005 American Legacy Fine Arts acquired the work directly from the artist in 2004 Si...

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...

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "Obermeyer" on lower right Artist Statement "Escaping the traffic of the freeway and slipping into downtown from ...

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "Kevin Short" on ower right UNRAMED: 29" x 40" FRAMED: 36" x 47" x 1.625" Artist Statement “Thi...

Provenance Consigned to the gallery; By descent to a private collector, Encino, California; Acquired in October 1998 by a private collector, San Carlos, Palo Alto, and Oceanside, Cal...

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "Dan Schultz" on lower right. UNFRAMED: 8" x 8" FRAMED: 13.875" x 1313.875" x 1.125"

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "Alexander Tabet" on lower right UNFRAMED: 12" x 16" FRAMED: 18.125" x 22.125" x 1.75" Artist Statement “’Clocks and Peonies’ explores the intricate balance between the passage of time and the ephemeral beauty of nature. At the heart of the composition rests a delicate vase, cradling a lavish bouquet of peonies in full bloom. Their petals unfurl in a graceful display of pinks and creams. Beside the peonies, an array of antique clocks stands...

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...

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "C. Kovacic" on lower right Artist Statement "Painted at the old Cobb estate in the Pasadena area. It was once ow...

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "Jove Wang" on lower left. FRAMED: 31" x 37" x 2.25" UNFRAMED: 22" x 28"

Provenance Acquired by the gallery (2015); Private Collection, Woodland Hills, California; The Artist's Family, St. Petersburg, Russia Signed "Lavrenko" in Russian on lower right. Description Lilacs in Vase was created by the renowned Russian Soviet Realist, Boris Mikhailovich Lavrenko, one of the leading representatives of the Leningrad School of Painting. Lavrenko served as professor of the Repin Art Institute (Russian Academy of Arts), St. Petersburg, and in 1953 was made a member of the Leningrad Union of Artists. In 1976 he was awarded the title of "Meritorious Artist of the Russian Federation," and in 1994 he received the highest honor of "People's Artist of the Russian Federation" -- a recognition bestowed to artists who have made outstanding contributions to Russia's art and culture. In this humble vanitas the artist represents garden fresh flowers, a classic theme in Russian still life...

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 "Peters" on lower left Description Reminiscent of Roger E. Kuntz's geometric paintings of the Los Angeles Freewa...

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

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "Peter Adams" on lower left UNFRAMED: 20" x 16" FRAMED: 27" x 23" x 2.5" Exhibited "The Diverse Environments of the Arroyo...

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "Godfrey" on lower right FRAMED: 12.25" x 15.375" x 1.75" UNFRAMED: 6" x 9" Exhibited Monumental Miniatures 202...

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "Budkov" on lower right FRAMED: 23.5" x 23.5" x 1.25" UNFRAMED: 16" x 16" Artist Statement “Everything I have here is an ingredient or a utensil used to make kombucha. Well, maybe books are not that essential and neither are the big wooden spoons, but they look good in the composition. Well, I also did not show any scoby—a bacterial yeast culture which is the main ingredient— although one could argue that scoby was in one of the glass bottles before we used it to make our homebrew. That’s what my wife does. We have full shelves of homemade kombucha in bottles with all different flavors, suited for all different tastes. Great stuff...