All listings in this section are unique, original pieces of art, solely the work of the listed artist's hand, and not mass-produced in any way. Each of these will come with a letter from us stating their originality, the circumstances whereby we came to own these pieces, and any additional biographical information we have. See also the individual listings for statements about the availability of other provenance specific to that piece.

#FA-3  -  "Nayar Palace Sweeper" -  Original Hubert Stowitts, Tempera on Canvas - 39" x 48" on stretcher-bars and in original frame  -  $9,500.00

One of 150 paintings done in 1928 and 1929 as part of his sweeping ethnographic study of the Indian people, exhibited throughout Europe and America under the title "Vanishing India".  One of four original Stowitts paintings we have presented on this site!  For an enlarged view and expanded description, click on the image.  Provenance! 

#FA-9 - "In November" - Original Painting by William R. Brooks - ca. 1975 - $200.00

William R. Brooks, an Oregon artist, studied at the American Academy in Chicago, and Brigham Young University. He moved to the Pacific Northwest in 1966. His paintings are oriented towards landscapes, and watercolor-gouache is his preferred medium. This painting was purchased, by me, directly from the artist. The image area is approx. 6" x 10" and is framed to an overall size of approx. 14" x 17". The frame finish is somewhat chipped, and needs to be refinished. There is no other damage or fault to either the frame, mat or painting. I will provide a letter of provenance to the purchaser.

#FA-10 - Original Tempera Illustration by California Commercial Artist, Albert Mundhenk - approx. 9.5" x 20.75" - $195.00, as-found

This is a piece of original art that was done in 1914. The title, seen in pencil at the bottom of the piece, reads: "Made for a 'Cartoon Masquerade' Poster at Calif. School Arts & Crafts, Berkeley", and signed at the right in ink "A. Mundhenk - '14 - Apologies to all.". Mundhenk was a commercial artist who lived in Watsonville, California and had offices in San Francisco. His working career spanned the last decade of the 19th and the first three decades of the 20th centuries.

#FA-11 - Original Illustration by California Commercial Artist, Albert Mundhenk - approx. 9" x 12" - $95.00, as-found

This is a piece of original art that was probably done sometime around 1920-1930. Mundhenk was a commercial artist who lived in Watsonville, California and had offices in San Francisco. His working career spanned the last decade of the 19th and the first three decades of the 20th centuries.

#FA-13 - Untitled Original Pencil and Watercolor sketch - Approx. 12" x 20" - Unsigned - $175.00

This unusual work of art depicts a very atypical mother and child. We purchased it in the mid-1990's from the estate of Stuart Iverson, former artistic director of the California Museum of Science and Industry. It is one of many pieces we obtained from that estate and which can be found on this website. The woman is rendered with a very masculine upper torso and arms. Behind her is a serpent with a death's head, leering over her shoulder. The serpent is coiled around what could be the "Tree of Life", which has stylized flowers, which contain vignettes of women in poses of exultation or despair. Though the style is very suggestive of that used in Post Office Murals done by WPA artists in the 1930's, we believe this was probably rendered sometime in the 1960's or 1970's. The artist is unknown.

 Original Prints

These prints are created... or "pulled" by the artist... from an original plate making it unique, and must pass the critical inspection of the artist before being offered for sale.  For this reason, we list these separate from the more mass-produced prints in another section.  As such, there must always be the artist's signature (custom dictating that this be in pencil) and an edition number, usually found in the lower margin. Sometimes, but not always, this will be accompanied with a title for the piece.

#OP-1 - BRUNO BRUNI - Untitled, Two Reclining Women - Lithograph in 2-colors on heavy, deckled-edge paper finished in gray, 50 x 70 cm., signed in pencil, #146/150.  Archivally mounted on an embossed linen backing and framed to 70 x 88 cm  -   $325.00

Undated and done in the mid-late 1970's, this piece is one of a series of studies of women and their eroticism created during that period. One sees these same women in "Strip-Tease" done in 1974, "Leda col Cigno" in 1975, "Drei Figuren" in 1976 and "Liegende" in 1977.  The fully-nude figure in the foreground appears sated and relaxed, and adds a voyeuristic element to the more actively aroused figure behind, whose red throat and erect nipples proclaim the height of her excitement.  An outstanding, early example of his work. John Szoke Graphics is embossed in the LL corner.

#OP-2 - "Morning Glory" by Robert McClain - Woodblock Print - Eugene, Oregon Artist - Limited edition, approx. 5.5" x 7.5" in hand-decorated mat - July 1980 - $80.00

This print is # 44/100, and is dated, titled and signed on the print by the artist, in pencil. His initials "RM" are incorporated into the print on a leaf at the LL corner. The mat has been accented by hand, in green ink, outlining the opening. Mat and backing board are of acid-free materials, and it resides in a contemporary gold-anodized frame... approx. 10" x 11" overall.

#OP-4 - "An Awakening" by George Klauba - Small edition Lithograph, #7/8 - Titled, numbered and signed in pencil - $150.00

This lithograph depicts an anguished-appearing man, emerging from what looks like a flaming background. The artist, George Klauba" was born in 1938 on Chicago's southwest side. In 1956 he left for the Navy where he learned the art of tattooing. When he returned to Chicago, he made a name for himself as a self-taught artist, "George Tattoo". Gradually Klauba's work began to explore his experience at sea and in port. His paintings became more narrative, populated with lonely prostitutes and world-weary sailors. If we had to place an approximate time when this piece was produced, we would have to guess sometime between 1960 and 1980. We obtained it from the estate of Stuart Iverson, and this 20-year period brackets the time he was artistic director for the California Museum of Science and Industry. Stuart diet in 1991, and this is one of several we purchased from his estate... some of which are to be seen elsewhere on this website.

#OP-5 - Untitled engraving - by Eric Piper - Signed and numbered in ink - $45.00

This interesting engraving was produced using both stipple and line technique, done with great skill, and employing powerful use of light and dark areas to create a very dramatic and striking visage. The hand holding the quill pen is minimized, thereby directing the viewers gaze to the quill. It is numbered 5/40 in the LL corner, and both the number and signature are definitely hand-done in ink!