Description
Beautiful mid-1930's watercolor landscape of a vast valley with a rainstorm far in the distance by California artist Leslie Bruner Wulff (American, 1890-1968). The atmosphere and feeling of an approaching storm are captured with soft, flowing watercolors in this small yet powerful piece.
This watercolor was submitted for entry in the San Francisco Society of Women Artists Thirteenth Annual Exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Art in 1938. The original tag with artist information and title "Approaching Storm" is affixed to verso.
Signed "Leslie B. Wulff" lower left, and on verso.
Displayed in a new mat, with original rustic wood frame and plexi-glas.
Image size: 10.5"H x 14"W.
Leslie Bruner Wulff was born in California on June 25, 1890. Leslie was the wife of Fred Wulff. During the 1930s she was active on the Monterey Peninsula where she painted landscapes of the area in oil and watercolor. She died in Rheem, CA on April 11, 1968. Exh: Carmel AA, 1930s; Kingsley Art Club (Sacramento), 1933-47.
Credit: Edan Hughes, author of the book "Artists in California, 1786-1940"
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Some age toning to paper. Mat is new.
Vintage frame may show signs of wear consistent with age and history. Minor cosmetic issues will be minimized but may not be restored to original condition. New hanging hard-ware installed.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Paper, Watercolor
Details:
Frame Type: Framed
Country of Origin: United States
Art Subjects: Landscape
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
This watercolor was submitted for entry in the San Francisco Society of Women Artists Thirteenth Annual Exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Art in 1938. The original tag with artist information and title "Approaching Storm" is affixed to verso.
Signed "Leslie B. Wulff" lower left, and on verso.
Displayed in a new mat, with original rustic wood frame and plexi-glas.
Image size: 10.5"H x 14"W.
Leslie Bruner Wulff was born in California on June 25, 1890. Leslie was the wife of Fred Wulff. During the 1930s she was active on the Monterey Peninsula where she painted landscapes of the area in oil and watercolor. She died in Rheem, CA on April 11, 1968. Exh: Carmel AA, 1930s; Kingsley Art Club (Sacramento), 1933-47.
Credit: Edan Hughes, author of the book "Artists in California, 1786-1940"
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Some age toning to paper. Mat is new.
Vintage frame may show signs of wear consistent with age and history. Minor cosmetic issues will be minimized but may not be restored to original condition. New hanging hard-ware installed.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Paper, Watercolor
Details:
Frame Type: Framed
Country of Origin: United States
Art Subjects: Landscape
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Some age toning to paper. Mat is new.
Vintage frame may show signs of wear consistent with age and history. Minor cosmetic issues will be minimized but may not be restored to original condition. New hanging hard-ware installed.
Vintage frame may show signs of wear consistent with age and history. Minor cosmetic issues will be minimized but may not be restored to original condition. New hanging hard-ware installed.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
18.5 x 21.5 x 0.5 in
1930s "Approaching Storm" California Rainstorm Landscape Watercolor Painting by Leslie Bruner Wulff,
Estimate $1,400-$2,480
Starting Price
$700
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Mid-Century & Vintage Design Edit
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