Description
Original California Post-Impressionist oil painting titled by Fred Korburg. Titled "Boat Yard" China Beach, Monterey, California. Nautical theme with docs, boat, beach, figures and building. Signed lower left corner and titled on verso. Painted on reverse masonite. Original frame. Painting without frame measures 20" H x 24" W.
Born in Grenaa, Denmark on Nov. 22, 1896. Frederic Korburg studied at the Graphic Art Center in Copenhagen and at the Academy of Fine Arts in Hamburg, Germany under Max Lieberman. After coming to California in 1920, he further studied with Armin Hansen in Carmel.
Upon settling in San Francisco, Fred Korburg went to work as a cartoonist for the Call-Bulletin in 1924 and in time became its art director. He became well known for his cartoons of political, theatrical, and sporting events which were distributed widely by the Hearst papers.
Upon retirement from newspaper work in 1961, Fred Korburg returned to fine art and painted many coastals, missions, and scenes of Denmark where he often visited. Korburg died in San Mateo, CA
Source: Edan Hughes, "Artists in California, 1786-1940".
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Light wear to original frame.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Masonite, Oil Paint
Details:
Art Subjects: Seascape, Architecture
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed
Born in Grenaa, Denmark on Nov. 22, 1896. Frederic Korburg studied at the Graphic Art Center in Copenhagen and at the Academy of Fine Arts in Hamburg, Germany under Max Lieberman. After coming to California in 1920, he further studied with Armin Hansen in Carmel.
Upon settling in San Francisco, Fred Korburg went to work as a cartoonist for the Call-Bulletin in 1924 and in time became its art director. He became well known for his cartoons of political, theatrical, and sporting events which were distributed widely by the Hearst papers.
Upon retirement from newspaper work in 1961, Fred Korburg returned to fine art and painted many coastals, missions, and scenes of Denmark where he often visited. Korburg died in San Mateo, CA
Source: Edan Hughes, "Artists in California, 1786-1940".
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Light wear to original frame.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Masonite, Oil Paint
Details:
Art Subjects: Seascape, Architecture
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Light wear to original frame.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
26 x 30 x 1.5 in
Fred Korburg Nautical Painting
Estimate $2,600-$4,200
Starting Price
$1,300
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Autumn Art & Antiques
Sep 10, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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