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Item Ships From: San Francisco
Silvio Silvestri, “Spring Thaw, Lake Tahoe”, En Plein Air Oil Painting, 2004
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large, luminous, and captivating 2004 en plein air impressionist oil painting on masonite board in giltwood frame titled “Spring Thaw – Lake Tahoe” by award-winning Northern California landscape artist Silvio Silvestri.
Strikingly beautiful and vibrant depiction of a tree-lined, turquoise-toned, snow melt stream in Lake Tahoe, California. Dotted by pops of colorful wildflowers, with a majestic lavender-hued mountain range and bright blue cloud-dappled sky in the distance. Excellent technique and eye for detail and atmosphere on display throughout.
Signed at lower right, and titled and signed on verso. In original giltwood frame with hand-carved details. Dimensions listed are overall; sight is H 23.38 inches x W 29.38 inches.
Silvio Silvestri (b. 1948) is a celebrated Northern California-based plein air artist who paints on location throughout the western United States and Europe, and whose work is influenced by French, American, Spanish, and Russian Impressionists. He studied with Kenn Backhaus, Ron Rencher, George Strickland, T.M. Nicholas, and Robert Sandidge.
Silvestri began painting in the mid-1970s as a hobby, and embarked upon a professional art career in the early 1990s. His awards include 2nd place, Napa Museum Plein Air Exhibition, 2003; 1st place, Catalina Art Festival...
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Early 2000s American Expressionist San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint, Masonite
20th Century Roland Roy 'Hawaii / California' "Roma" Original Oil on Canvas
Located in San Francisco, CA
Roland Roy (Hawaii / California) Original Oil on Canvas
We are calling this painting "Roma" after the travel poster hanging on the wall. A young dancer t...
Category
Late 20th Century American San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas
Abstract Portrait of a Boy with his Dog, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
Outstanding abstract portrait of a boy with his dog, circa 1940
This is truly an extraordinary painting done by a very talented artist.
A bit of old fashioned detective work by...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas
Tad Cheyenne Schutt "Flowers and Shells" Original Still Life Watercolor
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tad Cheyenne Schutt "Flowers and Shells" original still life watercolor 20th century
A remarkable original still life watercolor by noted Arizon...
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Late 20th Century American San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
19th Century "The Old Church" Original Oil Painting by R. Davenport
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century oil on canvas signed R. Davenport.
A stately red brick church in a country town setting.
Oil on canvas dimensions 23 inches wide x 35 1/2 inches high.
Frame ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas
Vintage City Athletic Club Poster, The Castro, San Francisco c.1981
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original large vintage poster from the former gay City Athletic Club gym located in the Castro, San Francisco.
CREATOR Photo by Fisher Ross.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c...
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Late 20th Century American Sporting Art San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
"At the Gates of Pinehurst" Original Oil Painting by Mansfield, circa 1885
Located in San Francisco, CA
At the Gates of Pinehurst original oil painting by Mansfield, circa 1885
Beautiful original oil painting of a family in horse-drawn carriage approaching the gates of Pinehurst est...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas
American Landscape Oil Painting "Youngsville, New York" by Mystery Artist
Located in San Francisco, CA
American landscape oil painting "Youngsville, New York" by Mystery Artist, circa 1925
A beautiful antique oil painting of a young woman with cattle n...
Category
Early 20th Century American San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Frohse Anatomical Chart by A.J. Nystrom, Plate No. 8: Digestive System, 1947
By Max Brödel, Fritz Frohse, A.J. Nystrom & Co
Located in San Francisco, CA
An impressively sized and meticulously executed American Frohse pulldown anatomical chart depicting the human digestive system, published by A.J. Nyst...
Category
1940s American Industrial Vintage San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Des Souris Et Des Hommes "Of Mice & Men" Steinbeck, French Movie Poster
Located in San Francisco, CA
Des Souris Et Des Hommes "Of Mice & Men" Steinbeck, French Movie poster, circa 1949
Classic film starring Lon Cheney Jr and Burgess Meredith.
This large scale French movie post...
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Mid-20th Century French San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
19th Century Oil Painting of a Young Family in a Park
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th century oil painting of a young family in a park
Fine antique oil painting of a young family drinking water from a fountain in a park.
Original oil on canvas. Dimensi...
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Late 19th Century American Antique San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas
Fun Set of 3 Hans Richter 1961 Artcraft Plaster Negative Relief Sports Plaques
By Hans Richter
Located in San Francisco, CA
A true time capsule of 1961, the 3-dimensional plaster negative relief plaques depicting a golfer, bowler and tennis player all engaged in their sport and all from the perspective of...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Plaster
Emiel Hansen 'Denmark' Figures on a Cloudy Day Original Oil Painting, circa 1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
Emiel Hansen (Denmark) figures on a cloudy day original oil painting circa 1930
Brilliant 1930s original oil painting by listed artist Emiel Hansen.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas
Jean Dibble “Burden of Shame”, Large Postmodern Pastel, 1981
Located in San Francisco, CA
An expansive postmodern pastel on paper titled “Burden of Shame” by Jean Dibble. Created in 1981, it represents an early and atypical work by the artist an...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Acrylic, Teak, Paint, Paper, Crayon
Leonard Thorpe "Nelson's Column" Original Oil Painting, circa 1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
Leonard Thorpe "Nelson's Column" original oil painting, circa 1960
Nelson's Column is a monument in Trafalgar Square in the City of Westminster, Centra...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas
Tom Scarborough "Peace Treaty" Original Watercolor, circa 1970s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tom Scarborough "Peace Treaty" original watercolor, circa 1970s
Highly detailed watercolor by noted western painter Tom Scarborough.
Tom Scarboro...
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Mid-20th Century American San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Margaret Layton "Parker Street" New York City Gouache on Board, circa 1950s
By Margaret Layton
Located in San Francisco, CA
Margaret Layton (American, 20th century)"Parker Street" New York City Gouache on board, circa 1950s
Charming New York scene by artist Margaret Layton.
The painting measures 10"...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Other
French School "L 'Homme Chic" Mens Fashion Original Pochoir Print, circa 1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
French School "L 'Homme Chic" mens fashion original pochoir print, circa 1930
Vintage French fashion pochoir by Kossuth, Paris.
Pochoir is a sten...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Arthur Shilstone "Belem, Brazil" Original Watercolor, circa 1960s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Arthur Shilstone (American, b.1922) "Belem, Brazil" original watercolor, circa 1960s
Original watercolor on paper. Dimensions 26.5" x 19".
The f...
Category
Mid-20th Century American San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Charles Hersey Vintage Op Art Painting, circa 1974
Located in San Francisco, CA
Charles Hersey vintage op art painting, circa 1974
Fantastic vintage op art painting by San Francisco artist Charles Hersey.
At 46+ years old, thi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas
Jean Claude Werdier Vintage Normandy Village Landscape, circa 1970s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Jean Claude Werdier (French painter Jean Claude Werdier was born in 1922. He later moved to the U.S. where he painted surrealist landscapes.) created this fine vintage Normandy villa...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas
Joseph Mazzuloni 'Italy' "The Broken Jug" Original Oil Painting, circa 1890s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Joseph Mazzuloni (Italy, b. 1868) "The Broken Jug" original oil painting circa 1890s
Fine antique oil painting by Italian artist Joseph Mazzuloni.
Titled "The Broken Jug".
A...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Paint
Pair of Late 19th Century "Ice Skating" Original European Oil Paintings
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of late 19th century "Ice Skating" original European oil paintings circa 1890s
A wonderful pair of antique oil paintings of couples ic...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas
Classic Italian Romance Oil Painting Signed Castiglione
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic Italian romance oil painting signed Castiglione,
circa 1940s-1950s
The painting depicts a young man romancing a young woman with his...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Masonite
Margaret Smith “Near the Zócalo” Abstract Impressionist Cityscape Oil Painting
By Margaret Smith 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
A signed late 1970s/early 1980s large abstract impressionist cityscape oil painting on board titled “Near the Zócalo”, by American artist Margaret Smith.
The Zócalo is the common na...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
J. Thomas Soltesz "The Couriers" Original Watercolor
Located in San Francisco, CA
J. Thomas Soltesz (American, b.1955) "The Couriers" original watercolor
Original watercolor of Civil War era "couriers" in an American West landscape...
Category
Late 20th Century American San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Albert Lenfant French, 19th c. Country Landscape with Figures Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fine antique oil painting by French artist Albert Lenfant, circa 1874.
A wonderful French country landscape with a woman gathering water from the river and child close behind.
This...
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Late 19th Century French Antique San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas
Charles Hersey Vintage Mid-Century Modern Op-Art Painting, circa 1968
Located in San Francisco, CA
Charles Hersey vintage Mid-Century Modern op-art painting, circa 1968
Black, silver and red
Vintage 1960s acrylic op-art painting on canvas by San...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas
Framed Asian Woven Silk Tapestry, L
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional Asian woven silk tapestry, in a very high quality custom gilt frame with a deep silk mat and interior frame under plexus glass.
Extraordinary colors and design.
Late 1...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Silk
Vintage Large Scale "Kodak Film" Advertisement, circa 1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage large scale "Kodak Film" advertisement, circa 1950
A young couple below a sky of clouds - A great vintage photo by Kodak
Dimensions: 29.25" wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Frohse Anatomical Chart by A.J. Nystrom, Plate No. 4, Circulatory System, 1918
By A.J. Nystrom & Co, Max Brödel, Fritz Frohse
Located in San Francisco, CA
An impressively sized and meticulously executed American Frohse pulldown anatomical chart depicting the human circulatory system, published by A.J. Nystrom & Co., Chicago.
Plate No. 4 in an influential series of large, highly detailed color lithographs initiated by German anatomist and doctor Fritz Frohse. Annotated in English, and edited and augmented by famed medical illustrator Max Brödel...
Category
1910s American Industrial Vintage San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Vintage CA State Division International Association for ID Photograph circa 1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
California State Division International Association for Identification vintage photo,
circa 1930
Dimensions 33.5" wide x 7.5" high
The frame measures: 34.5" wide x 9" high
A wide angle group photo taken at the Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica, California
This organization is a professional association dedicated to the application of the Forensic Sciences in the Law Enforcement...
Category
Early 20th Century North American San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Ben Abril, Impressionist Portrait Painting of Nixon's Poodle Vicky, 1960s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very fetching untitled 1960s oil on canvas Impressionist portrait painting of what we believe might be former President Richard Nixon’s French poodle, Vicky, by important mid-century Los Angeles artist Ben Abril...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Paint, Wood
Copper Engraving "Boxing Match in Hapaee from Cook's Voyages" after John Webber
By John Webber
Located in San Francisco, CA
J. Webber: A boxing match in Hapaee (Hawaii). An original copper plate engraving on paper depicting a boxing match as witnessed during Cook's third voyage...
Category
18th Century English Antique San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Jean-Claude Reynal "Tres Petit Paysage 5" Relief Etching, circa 1976
Located in San Francisco, CA
Jean-Claude Reynal (France, 1938-1988)
"Tres Petit Paysage 5" relief etching, circa 1976
Rare signed and numbered limited edition relief etching by listed French artist Jean-Cl...
Category
Mid-20th Century French San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Paul Slapion, Mixed-Media Abstract Painting, circa 1985
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paul Slapion (American, 20th century) mixed-media abstract painting
Title: In Each of Us...All of Us #4
circa 1985
A fine mixed media painting created with many layers of glass, ink and oils.
Visually stunning optical art.
Dimensions 16 inches x 20 inches.
Frame dimensions 20.25 inches x 16.25 inches.
Very good vintage condition. Lightly distressed frame.
Signed verso with the original "OK Harris Gallery...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Paint
Charles Hersey Vintage Acrylic Op-Art Painting, circa 1971
Located in San Francisco, CA
Charles Hersey vintage acrylic op-art painting, circa 1971
Fantastic op-art painting by San Francisco artist Charles Hersey.
Bold black and green ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas
Marie De Garay 'France' "Dance Lesson" Original Oil Painting, circa 1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
Marie De Garay (France, 1861-1953) "Dance Lesson" original oil painting, circa 1890
Fine original oil painting by listed French Artist Marie De Garay d...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Other
Charles Hersey Vintage Modernist Op-Art Painting, circa 1971
Located in San Francisco, CA
Charles Hersey vintage modernist op-art painting, circa 1971
Brilliant 1970s acrylic painting by San Francisco artist Charles Hersey.
The painting...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Paint
Romeo and Juliette Watercolor by Liam Watson, circa 1910
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful Romantic Art Nouveau original watercolor by Liam Watson, circa 1910
Attention to detail is amazing. An extraordinary painting.
Dimensions: 6 1/2 inches x 13 inches. F...
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Other
Riva Helfond Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral in Abstract Watercolor, circa 1954
By Riva Helfond
Located in San Francisco, CA
Riva Helfond (American, 20th century.) Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral in Abstract Watercolor circa 1954
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern watercolor of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Paul Slapion 'American, 20th Century' Mixed-Media Abstract Painting, circa 1985
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paul Slapion (American, 20th century) mixed-media abstract painting
Title: In Each of Us...All of Us #2,
circa 1985
A fine mixed-media painting created with many layers of glass, ink and oils.
Visually stunning optical art.
Dimensions: 16 inches x 20 inches.
Frame dimensions: 20.25 inches x 16.25 inches.
Very good vintage condition. Lightly distressed frame.
Signed verso with the original "OK Harris Gallery, NY" label.
The OK Harris Gallery was an art gallery located at 383 West Broadway...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Paint
Norha Beltran 'Bolivia' "Two Women" Original Watercolor, circa 1980s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Norha Beltrán (Bolivia, 20th century) "Two Women" original watercolor, circa 1980s
Original watercolor on paper. Dimensions: 10.5" x 14.5". The frame ...
Category
Late 20th Century Bolivian San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Paul Slapion 'American, 20th Century' Mixed-Media Abstract Painting, circa 1985
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paul Slapion (American, 20th century) mixed-media abstract painting
Title: In Each of Us...All of Us #9,
circa 1985
A fine mixed-media painting created with many layers of glass, ink and oils.
Visually stunning optical art.
Dimensions: 16 inches x 20 inches.
Frame dimensions: 20.25 inches x 16.25 inches.
Very good vintage condition. Lightly distressed frame.
Signed verso with the original "OK Harris Gallery, NY" label.
The OK Harris Gallery was an art gallery located at 383 West Broadway...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Paint
Paul Slapion, Mixed-Media Abstract Painting, circa 1985
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paul Slapion (American, 20th century) mixed-media abstract painting
Title: In Each of Us...All of Us #10
circa 1985
A fine mixed-media painting created with many layers of glass, ink and oils.
Visually stunning optical art.
Dimensions 16 inches x 20 inches.
Frame dimensions 20.25 inches x 16.25 inches.
Very good vintage condition. Lightly distressed frame.
Signed verso with the original "OK Harris Gallery...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Paint
Everett Charles Boyd "Mardi Gras" Original Abstract Watercolor, Mid-20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-20th century Everett Charles Boyd "Mardi Gras" original abstract watercolor
Bright and colorful abstract watercolor by listed artist Everett Charles Boyd (American, 1899-1981)...
Category
Mid-20th Century American San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Arne Besser ‘American, b.1935’ "Two Hearts" Original Oil Painting, circa 1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
Arne Besser (American, b.1935) two hearts original oil painting, circa 1970
Original oil on canvas. Dimensions: 20" x 30". The frame measures 25" x 35"....
Category
Mid-20th Century American San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas
Elegant Pair of French Napoleon III Carved Giltwood Oval Mirrors
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant pair of French Napoleon III carved giltwood oval mirrors; each half-round moulding with floral and foliate carved reserves surrounding a bead...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique San Francisco - Decorative Art
Vintage Male Portrait Studies in Graphite by Mystery Artist, circa 1920s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage male portrait studies in graphite by Mystery Artist, circa 1920s
A fantastic collection of brilliantly realized male portraits by a mystery a...
Category
Early 20th Century American San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Contemporary Modern Dance Painting by Margaret Ware
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stunning contemporary painting by listed artist Margaret Tcheng Ware. A modern dance trio bathed in natural light. Absolutely beautiful. Oil on canvas. Dimensions 29" x 39 1/2". Fram...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas
Early to Mid-20th C. Cubist Abstract Brooklyn Bridge Hand Colored Silkscreen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early to mid-20th century Cubist abstract Brooklyn Bridge hand colored silkscreen
We believe this is a hand colored silkscreen circa 1930s-1950s.
A bright, bold and colorful ab...
Category
Mid-20th Century American San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Earnest Thomas "Life Reflected" Acrylic and Aluminum
Located in San Francisco, CA
Earnest Thomas (African American, 20th century) "Life Reflected" acrylic and aluminum painting
Fantastic original abstract mixed media painting by noted contemporary African Ameri...
Category
Late 20th Century American San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Aluminum, Other
Martin Levine "Private Property" Color Lithograph, circa 1982
Located in San Francisco, CA
Martin Levine (American, 20th century) "Private Property" limited edition color lithograph, circa 1982
A fantastic vintage color lithograph by Mart...
Category
Late 20th Century American San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Other
Charles Ellis '1922-2004' Original Churchill Downs Illustration, circa 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Charles Ellis (1922-2004) original Churchill downs illustration circa 1950s
Charles Ellis was known for his illustrations for the Saturday Evening P...
Category
Mid-20th Century American San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Other
Ardath Coldwell "Red Shoes" Original Oil Painting, circa 1960s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ardath Coldwell (American, B.1913) "Red Shoes" original oil painting, circa 1960s
Original oil on canvas by listed American artist Ardath Coldwell.
A beautiful young woman wearing a blue dress and red shoes.
Canvas dimensions 10" wide x 14" high. The frame measures 15.25" wide x 19.25" high.
Signed in the lower right corner. Very good condition.
Born in Portland, OR on Sept. 16, 1913. After attending high school in Salem, Coldwell moved to San Francisco in 1933. Enrolling at the CSFA, she studied under Ralph Stackpole...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas
Large Italian Silver and Gold Giltwood Architectural Element, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large hand carved wood basket of fruit decorative element with silver and gold gilt.
Early 19th century, possibly 18th century.
The paint is older but not original.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Copper Pudding Mold, French, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century French solid copper pudding mold, tin lined with beautiful patina and in fine condition for its age.
Category
19th Century French Antique San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Copper
Huge Hyper Realist Painting by Albert Proom
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very large oil on canvas by highly respected San Francisco artist Albert Proom (1933-2006). This painting is from his personal estate and hung in his home. Painting is not on stret...
Category
1970s American Vintage San Francisco - Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas
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