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'Dawn, Fishermen on Hermosa Beach' Los Angeles, Early California Modernist Oil
By Thomas Nash
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
in southern California in 1879 when he painted a series of Kern River scenes; from there, he traveled
Category

1910s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Early California Republic Kerchief, Likely Made at the Panama-Pacific Expo 1915
Located in York County, PA
EARLY KERCHIEF IN THE FORM OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE BEAR FLAG, PROBABLY MADE FOR THE PANAMA-PACIFIC
Category

Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Silk

Original Paul Lauritz High Sierras Nine Lake Basin Early California Oil Painting
By Paul Lauritz
Located in Tustin, CA
impressionistic style by Norwegian born, well known California artist Paul Lauritz. Signed in the lower right
Category

Vintage 1940s American Other Paintings

Materials

Masonite

Very Early California Sterling Silver Flatware Set c1870's Race Horse Equestrian
Located in Big Bend, WI
Equestrian motif silver flatware set - 48 pieces. This early service includes: 8 knives, mother of
Category

Antique 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

'San Francisco and the Bay', Early California Woman Artist, Palo Alto Art Club
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
work, "Artists in California, 1786-1940".
Category

1970s Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Greta Grossman for Glenn of California Side Table
By Glenn of California, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in San Francisco, CA
is early California Modern at its best. In very good original condition, ready to install and enjoy.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

California landscape
By Carl Sammons
Located in Houston, TX
Considered one of the early "California Impressionists" Carl Sammons is known for plain air
Category

1930s Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

CALIFORNIA GOLD DIGGERS
Located in Santa Monica, CA
CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH - c. 1849 - Early CALIFORNIA GOLD DIGGERS - Mining Operations on the Western
Category

1840s Other Art Style Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Midcentury California Mountain Landscape, after Carl Sammons
Located in Soquel, CA
Sammons (American, 1883 - 1968) was one of the noted early California Impressionists. Sammons is known
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Clifford Holmes Northern California Foothills Country Church Oil Painting C.1950
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
Clifford Holmes, noted California artist, is a descendent of early California pioneer families and is a
Category

Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'Carmel Mission', California Impressionism, Woman Artist, New York School of Art
By Edda Maxwell Heath
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
. A lyrical and romantic view of this early California mission and picturesque landmark, built in 1771
Category

1920s Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Princeton, California
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
artist. The artist is a descendent of early California pioneer families and is a former member of the Art
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tolumne, California
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
California artist. The artist is a descendent of early California pioneer families and is a former member of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ponderosa, California
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
artist. The artist is a descendent of early California pioneer families and is a former member of the Art
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Morning Light, Mt. Shasta, California, c. 1932
Located in Pasadena, CA
" “American Legacy Fine Arts” label Exhibited Early California Masters: Paintings from the Katherine A
Category

1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel, Masonite

Palomares Creek, California
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
Holmes, noted California artist. The artist is a descendent of early California pioneer families and is a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mountain Lake Landscape
By Joseph Kleitsch
Located in Soquel, CA
premier painters in the early California School of Impressionism.
Category

1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mount Hood From Clear Lake, Early 20th Century Large-Scale Panoramic Landscape
By William Lemos
Located in Soquel, CA
). Circa 1930. This classic early California scene depicts the glassy waters of Clear Lake, with majestic
Category

1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Entering Beaver Meadow; Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
By Brian Blood
Located in Pasadena, CA
FRAMED: 25.75" x 29.5" x 1.125 UNFRAMED: 19.5" x 23.75 Exhibited Early California Masters: Paintings
Category

Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Landscape with House, California
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
artist is a descendent of early California pioneer families and is a former member of the Art League
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Landscape with River, California
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
: Clifford Holmes, noted California artist. The artist is a descendent of early California pioneer families
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Landscape with barn, California
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
California artist. The artist is a descendent of early California pioneer families and is a former member of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Landscape with Houses, California
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
California artist. The artist is a descendent of early California pioneer families and is a former member of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Landscape with Farm, California
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
California artist. The artist is a descendent of early California pioneer families and is a former member of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century Gold Country - Pioneer Figurative Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Gold Country, a rustic figurative landscape of early California pioneers by an unknown artist
Category

Late 19th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil, Cardboard

1950s California Cottons Floral Shirt Waister Dress
By California Cottons
Located in London, GB
The striking print on this late 1950s California Cottons dress is fantastic and perfect for summer
Category

1950s British Informal Dresses

California Sunset Landscape - "In The Distance"
By Max Flandorfer
Located in Soquel, CA
illustration instructor, Jane Miller of the Monterey Peninsula College encouraged him to study early California
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Old Farm, California
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
is a descendent of early California pioneer families and is a former member of the Art League. Among
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Old 17 Mile Drive, Carmel California Landscape Early 1900s Oil on Linen
Located in Soquel, CA
Old 17 Mile Drive, Carmel California Landscape Early 1900s Oil on Linen Gorgeous early 20th century
Category

Early 1900s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Ponderosa, California, in the Afternoon
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
Holmes, noted California artist. The artist is a descendent of early California pioneer families and is a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

'Hopi Girl with Kachina Doll', California Woman artist, Pasadena Art Association
By Katharine Buzzell Benepe
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
study by this early California woman artist. Benepe captures the essential sensitivity of her subject as
Category

1930s Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

“Bodega Bay, California”
Located in Southampton, NY
have the essence of the early California Plein Air artist's view of color and changing light, but with
Category

1980s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

California Suburbs - Plein Aire Landscape in Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
in the style of the early California impressionists.” Two of his paintings were selected for the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Early 20th Century Young Girl With Pink Bow Portrait
By Helen Enoch Gleiforst
Located in Soquel, CA
California plein-aire painters in Santa Barbara in the Sullivan Goss Gallery exhibition titled “Early
Category

1930s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Yerba Buena by Vanderslice Sterling Silver Flatware Set 41 Pcs California Silver
By W. K. Vanderslice & Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
silversmiths were located on the east coast. This is a rare opportunity to buy early California silver. When
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gothic by Vanderslice Sterling Silver Flatware Set 43 pieces California
By W. K. Vanderslice & Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
coast. This is a rare opportunity to buy early California silver. When James Marshall discovered gold
Category

Antique 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

"San Francisco, Upper California” 1851 Antique Map of San Francisco
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
prodigious body of early California views. Very early on, Britton and Rey earned a reputation for
Category

Antique 1850s American Prints

Materials

Paper

Catalina Style Oak, Iron & Inset Ceramic Tile "Rooster" Occasional Table, 1930s
By Catalina Pottery
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Catalina Pottery, Monterey style early California Oak, Iron and painted Ceramic tile top table
Category

Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

California Scrub-Jay, Original Painting
By Emil Morhardt
Located in San Francisco, CA
father, who was one of the early California watercolorists. Emil has a BA in Zoology from Pomona College
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Landscape with Houses and Pond, California
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
. About the artist: Clifford Holmes, noted California artist. The artist is a descendent of early
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Landscape with Houses and Pond, California
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
artist: Clifford Holmes, noted California artist. The artist is a descendent of early California
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Yellow Wool Walnut Lounge Chairs by Vista of California, a Pair
By Vista of California
Located in Miami, FL
Rare pair of vintage walnut tufted armchairs by Vista of California in all original condition. The
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Early 20th century California seascape paintings
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century California seascape painting. Oil on canvas board. Monogram lower left "C.M" 14
Category

Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Cleopatra by Schulz and Fischer Sterling Silver Flatware Set 65 pcs California
Located in Big Bend, WI
east coast. This is a rare opportunity to obtain early California silver. When James Marshall
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Looking Out Over the Vineyards, Early 20th Century Landscape Panorama
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant depiction of a view from a window by an unknown artist (American, 20th Century). This sweeping landscape, composed in a horizontal panoramic view, depicts a distant vineyard ...
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Landscape Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Quiet Pond at Sunset - California Golden Hour Landscape
By Max Flandorfer
Located in Soquel, CA
Peninsula College encouraged him to study early California greats such as Granville Redmond, and Guiseppe
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'Making Empanadas', California Watercolor Society, San Diego Museum of Art
By Ivan Messenger
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
, gouache and oil. We are pleased to offer an intuitive and vibrant work by this notable early California
Category

1930s Post-Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

"California Lupines" Landscape in Oil on Wood Panel
By Max Flandorfer
Located in Soquel, CA
instructor, Jane Miller of Monterey Peninsula College encouraged him to study early California greats such as
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

Big Sur Coastal Cliffs - California Plein Aire Landscape in Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
early California impressionists.” Two of his paintings were selected for the Fiesta de Artes Posters in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Clifford Holmes "Country Farm" Original Oil Painting c.1950
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
California artist, is a descendent of early California pioneer families and is a former member of the Art
Category

Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Clifford Holmes Country Homestead with Tall Pines and Wildflowers c.1950
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
condition Unframed Clifford Holmes, noted California artist, is a descendent of early California pioneer
Category

Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Clifford Holmes Rolling Hills Country Landscape W/ Barn and Oak Tree C.1950
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unframed Clifford Holmes, noted California artist, is a descendent of early California pioneer families
Category

Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Early 20th Century Bay Area California Landscape with Bridge
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful early 20th century Bay Area landscape attributed to California artist Florence Bugbee
Category

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Corkscrew Willows with Stairs - Hand Colored Drypoint Etching California Adobe
Located in Soquel, CA
another series on landmarks and famous tales of early California including oil paintings of historic
Category

1930s American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Drypoint

Early 20th Century California Foothills Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful California landscape of foothills with stream, Birch and Oak trees. Unsigned. Unframed
Category

1930s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

'Oleta's Hat', Carmel Art Association Exhibit, California Woman Artist, SFMA
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
. Exhibited: Carmel Art Association, 1983 (on original backing). This early California Woman Modernist was
Category

1980s Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Graphite, Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Early 20th Century Mission Carmel, California Watercolor.
Located in Soquel, CA
Catholic mission churches in California. Located at the mouth of Carmel Valley, California, it is on the
Category

Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Laid Paper, Pencil, Watercolor

Distant Snow; Mt. San Antonio, San Bernardino Mountains
By Michael Obermeyer
Located in Pasadena, CA
from a farm near the campus of Cal Poly Pomona. It felt so 'early California' to me and it was a joy to
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Vintage Cole of California 1980s Pink Red Rose Print One Piece Swimsuit Bodysuit
By Cole of California
Located in San Diego, CA
Pretty vintage early 80s COLE OF CALIFORNIA pink, red and black rose print racerback one piece
Category

1980s American Swimwear

Early 20th Century California Industrial Scene Landscape
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant California modernist industrial landscape by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999). Signed and
Category

1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

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