Description
Edward Glafke (American 1925- 1997)
Bird Rock, 1990
Oil on canvas
Signed lower left 'Ed Glafke'
Signed, titled and dated on the verso
15in H x 21in L
In a giltwood vintage frame: 17.25in H x 23.25in L x 1in D
Edward Glafke was born in Portland Oregon and later moved with his family to San Francisco, California. He attended high school in San Francisco, then enlisted in the Coast Guard for the duration of WW2. He later lived in San Rafael and worked as a commercial artist. As his work shifted to fine art painting, he eventually settled in Carmel, where he established a solid reputation as an impressionist painter and teacher. He worked in watercolor and oil and his subjects included landscapes, figures, and still lifes.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Painting in good condition. Vintage frame with surface scratches and scuffs.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Masonite Board, Oil Paint
Details:
Country of Origin: United States
Frame Type: Framed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Landscape, Seascape
Bird Rock, 1990
Oil on canvas
Signed lower left 'Ed Glafke'
Signed, titled and dated on the verso
15in H x 21in L
In a giltwood vintage frame: 17.25in H x 23.25in L x 1in D
Edward Glafke was born in Portland Oregon and later moved with his family to San Francisco, California. He attended high school in San Francisco, then enlisted in the Coast Guard for the duration of WW2. He later lived in San Rafael and worked as a commercial artist. As his work shifted to fine art painting, he eventually settled in Carmel, where he established a solid reputation as an impressionist painter and teacher. He worked in watercolor and oil and his subjects included landscapes, figures, and still lifes.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Painting in good condition. Vintage frame with surface scratches and scuffs.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Masonite Board, Oil Paint
Details:
Country of Origin: United States
Frame Type: Framed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Landscape, Seascape
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Painting in good condition. Vintage frame with surface scratches and scuffs.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
17.25 x 23.25 x 1 in
Edward Glafke 'Bird Rock' Carmel Impressionist Seascape Painting
Estimate $1,600-$2,700
Starting Bid
$800
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The Collector's Art & Design Edit
Oct 6, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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