Description
This artwork Titled "Sausalito, CA" c.1940 is an oil painting on cardboard panel by noted California artist Carl M. Thorp, 1912-1989. It is signed at the lower right corner by the artist. The panel size is 16 x 20 inches, framed size is 26.5 x 30.5 inches. Framed in a wooden brownish gold frame, with beige color liner. It is in excellent condition.
About the artist:
Carl Thorp (1912-1989) was an American artist who became known for Impressionist landscapes of California, sometimes referred to as California Scene Painting, as well as New York City, Boston and New Orleans Cityscapes. He was born in Lubbock, Texas on November 14, 1912.
Active in California between 1928 and 1957, Carl Thorp studied at the Academy of Fine Art in San Diego with Maurice Braun and Alfred Mitchell. He was a member of the Society of Western Artists and the Northern California Artist Association.
Carl continued his work and teaching in New Orleans, Louisiana, in the French Quarter until 1975, when he moved to Franklinton, Louisiana. There he maintained a studio and taught until his death in 1989.
He spent summers painting in Rockport, Massachusetts, and always showed at the Annual Washington Square Arts Show in New York City.
Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Oil Paint
Details:
Country of Origin: United States
Art Subjects: Landscape
Frame Type: Framed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
About the artist:
Carl Thorp (1912-1989) was an American artist who became known for Impressionist landscapes of California, sometimes referred to as California Scene Painting, as well as New York City, Boston and New Orleans Cityscapes. He was born in Lubbock, Texas on November 14, 1912.
Active in California between 1928 and 1957, Carl Thorp studied at the Academy of Fine Art in San Diego with Maurice Braun and Alfred Mitchell. He was a member of the Society of Western Artists and the Northern California Artist Association.
Carl continued his work and teaching in New Orleans, Louisiana, in the French Quarter until 1975, when he moved to Franklinton, Louisiana. There he maintained a studio and taught until his death in 1989.
He spent summers painting in Rockport, Massachusetts, and always showed at the Annual Washington Square Arts Show in New York City.
Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Oil Paint
Details:
Country of Origin: United States
Art Subjects: Landscape
Frame Type: Framed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Condition
Unknown; Some Imperfections; Excellent
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
26.5 x 30.5 x 1.75 in
Carl Thorp, Sausalito, California, Circa 1940
Estimate $1,000-$1,790
Starting Price
$500
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Aug 26, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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