Phoenix

Wood, patinated steel and iron sculpture by Rick Lussier, circa early 1980s. This unusual example mixes different elements seamlessly and is striking from every angle.

This beautiful cameo glass vase signed by the artist measures 9"h x 6 1/4"d. The two ethereal swimming figures appear to be a woman and a merman. This striking blue and purple vase h...

Lon Megargee 1883-1960 "The Sheepherder" Wood block print Signed in plate, lower right Image size: 10 x 10 inches Frame size 22 x 22 inches Creator of Stetson's hat logo "Last Drop from his Hat" Lon Megargee 1883 - 1960 At age 13, Lon Megargee came to Phoenix in 1896 following the death of his father in Philadelphia. For several years he resided with relatives while working at an uncle’s dairy farm and at odd jobs. He returned to Philadelphia in 1898 – 1899 in order to attend drawing classes at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Back in Phoenix in 1899, he decided at the age of 16 to try to make his living as a cowboy. Lon moved to the cow country of Wickenburg, Arizona where he was hired by Tex Singleton’s Bull Ranch. He later joined the Three Bar R. . . and after a few years, was offered a job by Billy Cook of the T.T. Ranch near New River. By 1906, Megargee had learned his trade well enough to be made foreman of Cook’s outfit. Never shy about taking risks, Lon soon left Cook to try his own hand at ranching. He partnered with a cowpuncher buddy, Tom Cavness, to start the El Rancho Cinco Uno at New River. Unfortunately, the young partners could not foresee a three-year drought that would parch Arizona, costing them their stock and then their hard-earned ranch. Breaking with his romantic vision of cowboy life, Megargee finally turned to art full time. He again enrolled at the Pennsylvania Academy of Art and then the Los Angeles School of Art and Design during 1909 – 1910. The now well-trained student took his first trip to paint “en plein air” (outdoors) to the land of Hopi and Navajo peoples in northern Arizona. After entering paintings from this trip in the annual Territorial Fair at Phoenix, in 1911, he surprisingly sold his first oil painting to a major enterprise – the Santa Fe Railroad . . . Lon received $50 for “Navajos Watching the Santa Fe Train.” He soon sold the SFRR ten paintings over the next two years. For forty years the railroad was his most important client, purchasing its last painting from him in 1953. In a major stroke of good fortune during his early plein-air period, Megargee had the opportunity to paint with premier artist, William R. Leigh (1866 – 1955). Leigh furnished needed tutoring and counseling, and his bright, impressionistic palette served to enhance the junior artist’s sense of color and paint application. In a remarkable display of unabashed confidence and personable salesmanship, Lon Megargee, at age 30, forever linked his name with Arizona art history. Despite the possibility of competition from better known and more senior artists, he persuaded Governor George Hunt and the Legislature in 1913 to approve 15 large, historic and iconic murals for the State Capitol Building in Phoenix. After completing the murals in 1914, he was paid the then princely sum of roughly $4000. His Arizona statehood commission would launch Lon to considerable prominence at a very early point in his art career. Following a few years of art schooling in Los Angeles, and several stints as an art director with movie studios, including Paramount, Megargee turned in part to cover illustrations for popular Western story magazines in the 1920s. In the 1920s, as well, Lon began making black and white prints of Western types and of genre scenes from woodblocks. These prints he generally signed and sold singly. In 1933, he published a limited edition, signed and hard-cover book (about 250 copies and today rare)containing a group of 28 woodblock images. Titled “The Cowboy Builds a Loop,” the prints are noteworthy for strong design, excellent draftsmanship, humanistic and narrative content, and quality. Subjects include Southwest Indians and cowboys, Hispanic men and women, cattle, horses, burros, pioneers, trappers, sheepherders, horse traders, squaw men and ranch polo players. Megargee had a very advanced design sense for simplicity and boldness which he demonstrated in how he used line and form. His strengths included outstanding gestural (action) art and strong figurative work. He was superb in design, originality and drawing, as a study of his prints in the Hays collection reveals. In 1944, he published a second group of Western prints under the same title as the first. Reduced to 16 images from the original 28 subjects, and slightly smaller, Lon produced these prints in brown ink on a heavy, cream-colored stock. He designed a sturdy cardboard folio to hold each set. For the remainder of his life, Lon had success selling these portfolios to museum stores, art fairs and shows, and to the few galleries then selling Western art. Drawing on real working and life experiences, Lon Megargee had a comprehensive knowledge, understanding and sensitivity for Southwestern subject matter. Noted American modernist, Lew Davis...

Large Rose Cabat lidded bowl circa early 1960s. This example has yellow hues and reddish earthy undertones. Signature can be found on the bottom of the bowl.

oil and wax on linen 1927 - 2017 Mala Breuer grew up attending classes in painting and drawing from a young age at the California College of Arts and Crafts. After high school she...

silver deposit and acrylic on canvas b. 1961 The surfaces of Jimi Gleason’s paintings have always responded to both the light and space of the environment they are in. Working with ...

acrylic on canvas b. 1978 Chris Trueman is a Los Angeles-based artist. He graduated from the San Francisco Art Institute in 2003, earning BFA degrees in Painting and Digital Media. ...

Collections ‘85 Inc. hand-painted plaster and ceramic owl. It has an interesting detailed textured surface, Sgraffito in style. The original labels ...

SIGNATURE AND YEAR ON VERSO b. 1942, Elgin, OK Jim Waid creates abstract worlds saturated with color, layered with mark, filled with rhythm and movement, and intricately textured. ...

Impressive patinated bronze wall hanging with Asian village scene. Quite large measuring 20" H x 70 1/4" W. Signed Philip. Kelvin LaVerne. Created in the 1960's. In excellent conditi...

Jim Waid creates abstract worlds saturated with color, layered with mark, filled with rhythm and movement, and intricately textured. His canvases barely contain the landscape painted...

Tall pink volcanic glaze vase by California Art potter Beatrice Wood (1893-1998). Signed on the bottom (twice) "Beato." Measures: 11 1/2" H x 5 1/...

Original color lithograph by Swiss/American artist Hugo Weber. Pencil signed lower right and dated 1964. Pencil titled lower left “Spook Noir.” In excellent condition. Edition size i...

Jim Waid creates abstract worlds saturated with color, layered with mark, filled with rhythm and movement, and intricately textured. His canvases barely contain the landscape painted...

silver deposit and acrylic on canvas b. 1961 The surfaces of Jimi Gleason’s paintings have always responded to both the light and space of the environment they are in. Working with ...

Bucolic watercolor by Saturday Evening Post illustrator, Stevan Dohanos, (1907-1994). The painting measures: 7" H x 8" W. Frame size is approximately 18" H x 18 3/4" W. It is in exce...

Treva Wheete (1890-1963) Original Color Woodblock created 1936. The edition size is 13 of which this print is no. 5. The title is: “The 5 and 10" The image measures 8"h x 10"w. The...

ACRYLIC ON CANVAS b. 1978 I explore the temporality of representation through abstraction by constructing new systems and modes in which the material of painting converges with the v...

Bronze by Eugene Marioton (1857-1933) French Artist. “Fascinator” (Snake Charmer), created late 19th century Sculpture measures 20 1/2" H x 9" L x 9 1/2" W. Siot Decauville Foundry -...

oil on panel b. 1985, Phoenix, AZ Jake Fischer, born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, graduated with a Master of Fine Art from Arizona State University in Drawing and Painting. Whil...

acrylic on canvas b.1978 Chris Trueman is a Los Angeles-based artist. He graduated from the San Francisco Art Institute in 2003, earning BFA degrees in Painting and Digital Media. ...

Original color woodblock print by Werner Drewes. In excellent condition. Unframed. Image measures 18 7/8 x 11 1/4 inches. Pencil signed and dated lower right. Edition size in pencil lower left: #24 of 30. (11) R-308. Werner Drewes (1899-1985) Werner Drewes, painter, printmaker, and teacher was born in Canig, Germany in 1899. His father, a Lutheran Minister, hoped he would become and architect but Werner chose the life of an artist. After he served on the front line in France during the war, Werner was admitted to the Bauhaus in 1921 where he studied under Klee, Itten, and Muche. Later, he traveled through Europe to study such old masters as Tintoretto, Velasque, and El Greco. After marrying Margaret Schrobsdorff, they traveled throughout South America, North America, and Asia. In 1930, Werner immigrated to New York City with his family. In New York City, despite the Depression, Werner joined other Bauhaus artists such as Mondrian and Feininger to make a living as an artist. This group became the core of the American Abstract Artists group. Werner taught at Columbia University, worked on the design of the 1939 Worlds Fair building...

encaustic on canvas Neo-romantic painter Hiro Yokose fuses multiple layers of wax and oil paint to create mysterious, veiled landscapes illuminated with flashes of light in the sky...

Wonderful oil on board of swimmer’s in Bali by Carl Brandien (1886-1965) Signed lower left and dated ‘30. Titled lower right “Bali.” Measures: 11 3/4" H x 15 3/4" W. Frame: 19.5" H x...

turned wood, wooden vessel, oak Anthony Bryant began woodturning in 1973 after discovering an old 19th Century treadle lathe in his father's workshop. He was immediately fascinated...

ACRYLIC ON YUPO ON SINTRA with white frame b. 1978 I explore the temporality of representation through abstraction by constructing new systems and modes in which the material of pai...

Olin Dows Surrealist Subject Painting. Signed lower left and dated 1965. The work is in excellent condition and is unframed tempera on masonite. It measures 10 1/4"h x 13 1/2"w. This...

Marcello Fantoni glazed ceramic vessel, circa early 1960s. This fabulous example has hand painted female figures around the exterior and a speckled glaze on the inside.

acrylic on canvas b. 1978 Chris Trueman is a Los Angeles-based artist. He graduated from the San Francisco Art Institute in 2003, earning BFA degrees in Painting and Digital Media. ...

acrylic, soda ash, and christalina, Mylar mounted to aluminum

Tapered solid walnut and polished brass cocktail or occasional table from Italy, circa late 1950s. This lovely example has sculptural newly oiled walnut inserts with mirror polished ...

oil and wax on canvas 1927 - 2017 Mala Breuer grew up attending classes in painting and drawing from a young age at the California College of Arts and Crafts. After high school sh...

galvanized steel Growing up Peter Millett was surrounded by activity. His father was an architect and his mother a musician who produced community theatre. There were always sets ...

Wood sculpture by Nat Werner of a woman with arms outstretched. Measures 10" H x 4" W x 4" L. In excellent condition with no damage. The signature "Werner" is seen on the lower front...

ACRYLIC ON CANVAS b. 1978 I explore the temporality of representation through abstraction by constructing new systems and modes in which the material of painting converges with the ...

Pair of uncommon Plycraft bent wood walnut true mid century modern vintage side chairs. These were likely designed by George Mulhauser, but they share some design elements in common with Norman Cherner...

ACRYLIC ON CANVAS b. 1978 I explore the temporality of representation through abstraction by constructing new systems and modes in which the material of painting converges with the v...

laminated acrylic plastic

These whimsical mixed metal bronze pots feature plump bug-eyed toads, warts and all with gaping mouths. These make excellent vases and have metal removable liners. The toads’ bellie...

Set of three large-scale hanging pendant lanterns by Pepe Mendoza circa late 1950's. These examples are done in brass and multi-colored ceramic...

Original drawing by Raphael Soyer’s twin brother Moses (1899-1974) of a resting woman. The medium is conte crayon and graphite and the work is signed by the artist lower right. It is...

Georges De Feure (French 1868-1943) also Georges Joseph van Sluijters Original pen & ink with watercolor - The Swordsman and the Cannoneer Initialed by the artist lower right “G.F.”...

encaustic on panel b. 1954, Reno Nevada Michael David is best known for his use of encaustic on large abstract paintings. A practitioner of Abstract Expressionism, David layers bees...

acrylic on canvas b.1978 Chris Trueman is a Los Angeles-based artist. He graduated from the San Francisco Art Institute in 2003, earning BFA degrees in Painting and Digital Media. H...

oil and gold leaf on porcelain tile Neoromantic painter Hiro Yokose fuses multiple layers of wax and oil paint to create mysterious, veiled landscapes illuminated with flashes of li...

This modern art glass bowl is internally decorated with botanical designs. It's in mint condition and marked on the bottom Kosta, Warff & 57368. It is certainly made by the hands o...

Textured oil on linen painting by Steven Sles, circa early 1960s. Sles was handicapped and used his mouth to paint. He studied under Hans Hoffman. This ex...

Large handblown double fish form on a single base with gold fleck throughout. Pink, purple, blue and grey tones are seen. Created in the manner of Barbini and Seguso. Measures: 11 ...

encaustic on panel b. 1954, Reno Nevada Michael David is best known for his use of encaustic on large abstract paintings. A practitioner of Abstract Expressionism, David layers bees...

oil on panel b. 1985, Phoenix, AZ Jake Fischer, born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, graduated with a Master of Fine Art from Arizona State University in Drawing and Painting. Whil...

acrylic, ink and mylar on aluminum

b. Melbourne, Australia Louise Blyton is a reductive artist exploring the romance of raw linen and dry pigment. The artist’s geometrically shaped canvases explore color, light, and form through the visual language of Reductivism, an aesthetic style characterized by streamlined compositions, restricted color, and a reduction of form and means. Identifying with Reductivism’s simplicity, Blyton’s shaped canvases and three-dimensional wall sculptures elevate craftsmanship and process, achieving a compositional clarity that unifies color and form. To construct her works, Blyton covers custom built balsa wood stretchers with raw linen, adorning them with layers of pure pigment or acrylic paint. Each pigment reacts differently to raw linen and requires a specific number of coats to reach the artist’s desired level of saturation. As the artist explains, “I’m always looking for a kind of quietness and harmony when making my works even if the color being used is loud.” The artist creates her own spatial dimension by manipulating the shape of the canvas, which escapes from the flat surface of the wall, confusing its role as a painting. “Rather than responding to the architecture they ask particular attributes of the building to act as support,” as some works appear to climb the surface of the walls, while others straddle columns and corners. Louise Blyton lives and works in Melbourne, Australia. She graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Art at RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia in 1988. Her works are held in significant corporate and private collections in Australia, China, France, United Kingdom, Portugal, and the United States. Since 2000, Blyton has run an artist supply store called, St. Luke Artist Colourman, which specializes in professional paint and raw materials, with her husband David Coles.

Otto Kuhler (1894-1976) original etching, 1923. Title: “Mississippi Evening” Signed in pencil lower right. Title in pencil lower center. Dated lower left, 1923. Image measures 7 7/8...

Tequila Siesta Lon Megargee Archival Pigment Print 100% 300 gram cotton rag paper Size: 22.5 x 27 inches Paper size: 24 x 28.5 inches Creator of the iconic logo for the Stetson Hat Company, " Last Drop From his Stetson", still in use today. Fine Art Estate of Lon Megargee At age 13, Lon Megargee came to Phoenix in 1896 following the death of his father in Philadelphia. For several years he resided with relatives while working at an uncle’s dairy farm and at odd jobs. He returned to Philadelphia in 1898 – 1899 in order to attend drawing classes at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Back in Phoenix in 1899, he decided at the age of 16 to try to make his living as a cowboy. Lon moved to the cow country of Wickenburg where he was hired by Tex Singleton’s Bull Ranch. He later joined the Three Bar Ranch . . . and, after a few years, was offered a job by Billy Cook...

Willaim Hesthal California artist original watercolor. Surreal and whimsical circus scene with clowns. Signed lower right “Hesthal” and dated ‘39. Sheet measures 16" H x 23' W. Excel...

b. Melbourne, Australia Louise Blyton is a reductive artist exploring the romance of raw linen and dry pigment. The artist’s geometrically shaped canvases explore color, light, and form through the visual language of Reductivism, an aesthetic style characterized by streamlined compositions, restricted color, and a reduction of form and means. Identifying with Reductivism’s simplicity, Blyton’s shaped canvases and three-dimensional wall sculptures elevate craftsmanship and process, achieving a compositional clarity that unifies color and form. To construct her works, Blyton covers custom built balsa wood stretchers with raw linen, adorning them with layers of pure pigment or acrylic paint. Each pigment reacts differently to raw linen and requires a specific number of coats to reach the artist’s desired level of saturation. As the artist explains, “I’m always looking for a kind of quietness and harmony when making my works even if the color being used is loud.” The artist creates her own spatial dimension by manipulating the shape of the canvas, which escapes from the flat surface of the wall, confusing its role as a painting. “Rather than responding to the architecture they ask particular attributes of the building to act as support,” as some works appear to climb the surface of the walls, while others straddle columns and corners. Louise Blyton lives and works in Melbourne, Australia. She graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Art at RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia in 1988. Her works are held in significant corporate and private collections in Australia, China, France, United Kingdom, Portugal, and the United States. Since 2000, Blyton has run an artist supply store called, St. Luke Artist Colourman, which specializes in professional paint and raw materials, with her husband David Coles.

Pueblo Dancer Harold Larsen Oil Painting on board 30 x 20 inches Harold “Hal” E. Larsen (1934 – ) was born in Gowen, Michigan in 1934 and moved to Santa...

Very large-scale plaster and mosaic tile table lamp from Italy, circa early 1960s. This example has inlaid mosaic tiles ranging from turquoise to black...

acrylic on linen 12 x 12 x 5.5 inches Jan Maarten Voskuil stretches his paintings into the third dimension. His crafted, partly curved wooden constructions are based on simple ge...

Well executed oil on canvas by Danish-American artist Einar Petersen (1895-1986) This dock scene titled “Monterrey Harbor” is in excellent condition. It measures 22 x 19 inches and i...