Original watercolor painting by Gerry Harber (1933 – 2023). Woman with long brown hair sitting in sand at beach holding a seashell. Wearing a blue old-fashioned bathing suit or dress with white stripes. Titled: «Geraldine -1920″, based on the artist’s mother as a young woman. In wood frame with white matte board, wire hanger. Priced title card taped on back from gallery. Frame: 16 1/8″ x 14 1/8″ x 1 1/2″. Visible art: 11″ x 9». Condition: Frame has light wear, scuffs, peeled spots on backing board. Stray piece of hair/dust under the acrylic.
About this work: “Showing Off” by Donald Demers (American, b. 1956) A wonderful example of Demers’ renowned marine paintings, this work depicts the Apalachicola-based shrimp boat Lady Thelma II at the dock. The painting is painstakingly detailed in Demers’ signature realist style, which has earned him the reputation as one of the top painters in his field. This work is oil on canvas panel and is signed in the lower right and verso. It is housed in a beautiful gold frame with an accompanying nameplate. Size: 9 inches tall by 12 inches wide (painting) 14 1/8 inches tall by 17 1/8 inches wide by 1 1/2 inches deep (frame) Provenance: Private collection; Acquired from the above About the artist: Donald “Don” Demers was born in 1956, in the small, rural community of Lunenburg, Massachusetts. His interest in painting maritime subjects began while spending his summers on the coast of Maine near Boothbay Harbor. Demers, having drawn and painted from a very early age, furthered his education at the School of the Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, MA, and the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston, MA. Demers’ is a “Fellow” of the American Society of Marine Artists, an elected member of the Guild of Boston Artists, and a signature member of PAPA (Plein Air Painters of America). He has won a record twelve awards at the Mystic International Marine Art Exhibition, Mystic, CT. Recognized for his communication skills, Demers conducts workshops for artists as well as producing instructional videos and DVDs. He also lectures on his landscape and marine art. His audiences include museums, art clubs and associations, yacht clubs, historical societies and educational institutions. Today, Demers is one of the most collected marine artists in the country. Condition: Excellent overall condition. Typical wear to frame from handling. It is ready to be displayed and enjoyed! This work will be carefully packed and shipped with insurance and signature confirmation. Free local pick up is also available. International buyers – please note I cannot lower the declared value of the package for customs. I frequently receive messages from people after I sell an item, asking if it is definitely gone. If something catches your eye, don't hesitate to inquire before it is sold! Feel free to ask any questions.
This unique piece of art captures the beauty of London’s skyline with the sun shining through the clouds. This is a contemporary painting on cardboard, likely made during the last quarter of the 20th century or early 21st Century.
Offered here is a rare original watercolor by Russian born California artist Sergey Scherbakoff, circa 1930s or ’40s. Painting is watercolor on paper and measures 10 3/8 x 14 1/8 inches (sight). The overall framed size is 19 x 25 inches. Painting is signed at lower right. Paper is lightly toned. Painting is in very good condition under glass, and includes fresh matting and wood framing. Painting was recently acquired from an estate near San Francisco. ———- Sergey John Scherbakoff (1894-1967) Sergey Scherbakoff -Rare Watercolor – Marin/San Francisco -Landscape circa 1930s Click image to enlarge Description Offered here is a rare original watercolor by Russian born California artist Sergey Scherbakoff, circa 1930s or ’40s. Painting is watercolor on paper and measures 10 3/8 x 14 1/8 inches (sight). The overall framed size is 19 x 25 inches. Painting is signed at lower right. Paper is lightly toned. Painting is in very good condition under glass, and includes fresh matting and wood framing. Painting was recently acquired from an estate near San Francisco. ———- Sergey John Scherbakoff (1894-1967) Born in Russia, Sergey Scherbakoff was a watercolorist who was encouraged in his art talent by his mother, who was an amateur artist. At age 14, he entered the Kharkov Academy of Fine Arts where he studied art and architecture. In 1912, he became a member of the Russian Art Society. Most of his family perished during the Russian Revolution, and he escaped to Tokyo in 1919. There he exhibited at the Imperial Japanese Art Association and sold many of his marine paintings to the imperial family. In 1922, he settled in San Francisco where he remained until his death. He painted the California landscape and did many watercolors of Yosemite, the Russian River, Carmel, and Marin County. Many of his paintings show the Oriental influence. Member: San Francisco Art Association; Society of Western Artists Exhibited: Ring Soc., Kharkov, 1912 (first solo); California Society of Fine Art, 1927; California State Fair, Sacramento, 1927; Santa Barbara Art League, 1928; Oakland Art League, 1928; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1930; California Palace of the Legion of Honor, 1931; Stanford Art Gallery, 1931; Gumps, San Francisco, 1933; Courvoisier Gallery, San Francisco, 1934; Academy of Allied Arts, New York City, 1934; San Francisco Museum of Art, 1935; Golden Gate International Exposition, 1939. Works held: Oakland Art Museum Edan Hughes, «Artists in California, 1786-1940»; Who’s Who in American Art 1936-62; Who’s Who on the Pacific Coast; Artists and People. Images sell! Get Supersized Images & Free Image HostingCreate your brand with Auctiva’s Customizable Templates. Attention Sellers – Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva.com.
