Description
This artwork "Lanscape with Boats" c.1950 is an oil painting on canvas by noted California artist Clifford Holmes 1876-1963. It is inscribed "Clifford Holmes" on the back on the stretcher. The canvas size is 24 x 30 inches. It is in very good condition.
About the artist:
Clifford Holmes, noted California artist. The artist is a descendent of early California pioneer families and is a former member of the Art League. Among the founders of the Oakland Art Association, he served on its board and that of the Society of Western Artists. He also is a member of the American Artists Professional League of New York. Holmes works in a variety of media and subjects, and he is represented in many galleries and private collections. Holmes lived in Hayward and "is past president of the Santa Cruz Art League and Hayward Art Association, and is one of the founders of the Oakland Art Association, a member of Society of Western Artists, president of Diablo Art Association of Walnut Creek, and is on the California State Fair Art Advisory Board. Holmes, who did still life, landscapes and portraits in oils, water colors and pastels, has exhibited at Oakland Art Museum, de Young Museum, Rosicrucian Museum, Crocker Art Gallery, University of Redlands, University of Santa Clara. He has received numerous awards. He says he obtained much of his art education from a close study of famous works of art in museums in this country and Europe. He is a graduate of University of Redlands and also has studied at San Jose State, San Francisco State and Sacramento State College. Clifors Holmes colorful paintings and watercolors are sought by art collectors nationwide.
Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent
Materials & Techniques:
Oil Paint
Details:
Frame Type: Framed
Art Subjects: Landscape
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
About the artist:
Clifford Holmes, noted California artist. The artist is a descendent of early California pioneer families and is a former member of the Art League. Among the founders of the Oakland Art Association, he served on its board and that of the Society of Western Artists. He also is a member of the American Artists Professional League of New York. Holmes works in a variety of media and subjects, and he is represented in many galleries and private collections. Holmes lived in Hayward and "is past president of the Santa Cruz Art League and Hayward Art Association, and is one of the founders of the Oakland Art Association, a member of Society of Western Artists, president of Diablo Art Association of Walnut Creek, and is on the California State Fair Art Advisory Board. Holmes, who did still life, landscapes and portraits in oils, water colors and pastels, has exhibited at Oakland Art Museum, de Young Museum, Rosicrucian Museum, Crocker Art Gallery, University of Redlands, University of Santa Clara. He has received numerous awards. He says he obtained much of his art education from a close study of famous works of art in museums in this country and Europe. He is a graduate of University of Redlands and also has studied at San Jose State, San Francisco State and Sacramento State College. Clifors Holmes colorful paintings and watercolors are sought by art collectors nationwide.
Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent
Materials & Techniques:
Oil Paint
Details:
Frame Type: Framed
Art Subjects: Landscape
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Condition
Unknown; Some Imperfections; Excellent
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
24 x 30 x 0.75 in
Clifford Holmes, Landscape with Boats, Circa 1950
Estimate $420-$770
Starting Price
$200
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The Fine Art Collector's Edit
Aug 26, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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