California Impressionist Oil Painting by Frederick Milton Rash, (1919-1998). Original oil on canvas with original frame. This beautiful painting is an original by the Laguna Beach artist and was acquired from the original owners collection. Signed lower left and in good vintage condition. The impressionist oil depicts a warm hillside in California, where the artist lived for the majority of his lifetime with a studio in Laguna Beach. Measures 31″ W x 25″ H x 1″ D Frederick Milton Rash was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 30, 1919. After returning from WWII, Rash went to work for Howard Hughes working on art renderings for the “Spruce Goose” and other projects. He then established a studio-home in Laguna Beach and did restoration for the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. He won awards while a member of the California Art Club and was cover artist for Orange County Executive magazine for many years. Rash retired to Florida and died in Lake Mary on October 29, 1998. Working in oil and watercolor, he painted landscapes, still lives, seascapes, and portraits.
Mixed Media Original Art by California Artist Jae Carmichael, ca. 1970. Consists of watercolor, ink and paper this beautiful abstract is a fine example of her work. Measures 22″ W x 19″ H and mounted on original linen frame. Beautiful color and scale, a great piece for a smaller space. Born: 1925 – Los Angeles, California Died: 2005 – Pasadena, California Known for: Modernist-leaning landscape, marine, still-life, mural Born in Los Angeles, California, Jae Carmichael studied at Mills College and earned a BFA from the University of Southern California as well as a PhD in cinematography and art history. From 1962-66, she was Director of the Wooden Horse Gallery in Laguna Beach. From the 1950s, she has been an active art teacher in southern California in Pasadena and served as cinematography professor at the University of Southern California.
Figurative Etching by Ann Marie Persov, 1960. Framed in original floating glass frame, this beautiful figurative aquatint etching is a great size for any intimate space. Ms. Persov was a resident of Orange County, CA. Measures 17″ W x 24.5″ H. Actual print measures 12.5″ x 20″
Painted Canvas Wall Hanging by Arizona/California Artist Jean Klafs, 1984. Titled “Hot Air”, painted in 1984 by the artist. Beautiful large wall hung canvas features gorgeous colors and abstract style. Jean Klafs was a prominent artist in Arizona and California and has many listed works sold in the past. Acquired from the artist’s private collection in Oceanside, CA with documentaiton. Entire canvas measures 88″ H x 40″ W. Image only measures 80″ H x 35.5″ W
Painted Canvas Wall Hanging by Arizona/California Artist Jean Klafs, 1984. Titled “Ribbons”, painted in 1984 by the artist. Beautiful large wall hung canvas features gorgeous colors and abstract style. Jean Klafs was a prominent artist in Arizona and California and has many listed works sold in the past. Acquired from the artist’s private collection in Oceanside, CA with documentaiton. Entire canvas measures 88″ H x 40″ W. Image only measures 80″ H x 35.5″ W
Painted Canvas Wall Hanging by Arizona/California Artist Jean Klafs, 1984. Titled “Quail”, painted in 1984 by the artist. Beautiful large wall hung canvas features gorgeous colors and abstract style. Jean Klafs was a prominent artist in Arizona and California and has many listed works sold in the past. Acquired from the artist’s private collection in Oceanside, CA with documentaiton. Entire canvas measures 88″ H x 40″ W. Image only measures 80″ H x 35.5″ W
Figurative Bronze Sculpture by California Artist Ken Vares, 1968. One of a kind signed 1/1 sculpture on base with artist signature and date of 4/68. Bronze on walnut base. Measures 22″ H x 6″ W.
Ken Vares, born in Hayward, CA in 1917-2008 Ken Vares was a self-taught sculptor and painter. Vares won numerous juried competitions and exhibitions. He worked out of a studio in his home at 208 Goodwin St., Hayward, CA 94544 Galleries: Artists Co-op 1550 Union St., San Francisco, CA Galerie de Blanche 4thSt. and Townsend, San Francisco, CA Studio Bronze 208 Goodwin St., Hayward, CA Exhibitions: 16 one artist shows and numerous group shows Collections: Triton Museum Cowboy Hall of Fame/West Ken Vares is listed in the Who’s Who in the West 1977-78 and personalities in the West 1979 Some of his subjects and collectors were, Bette Davis, Lee Marvin, Alan King