Description
A gorgeous plate etching by Gale Turnbull, untitled, circa 1920's, and beautifully framed with burl walnut, with an ivory mat and plexiglass front. Signed lower right. Approximate dimensions overall including frame are; 22H x 15.5W inches. The art is depicting a scene from Brittany, France, before 1928, and are extremely rare to find.
Gale Turnbull (American) was born on Long Island, New York on Dec. 19, 1886. Turnbull studied in Paris under Guerin, Preissig, and Lasar. While there, he painted on the French coast with his close friend Abel Warshawsky. Leaving France, he arrived in Los Angeles about 1936 and worked as art director at Vernon Kilns. He died there on March 11, 1964. Member: American Ceramic Society. Exh: Knoedler Gallery (Paris), 1928; Riviera Beach Club (Hollywood), 1936. In: Brooklyn Museum; Luxembourg Museum.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent; artwork is well preserved, the framing was made in late 1980's, and does have some minor surface wear.
Materials & Techniques:
Ceramic, Etching, Paint, Walnut
Details:
Country of Origin: Unknown
Art Subjects: Landscape
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed
Gale Turnbull (American) was born on Long Island, New York on Dec. 19, 1886. Turnbull studied in Paris under Guerin, Preissig, and Lasar. While there, he painted on the French coast with his close friend Abel Warshawsky. Leaving France, he arrived in Los Angeles about 1936 and worked as art director at Vernon Kilns. He died there on March 11, 1964. Member: American Ceramic Society. Exh: Knoedler Gallery (Paris), 1928; Riviera Beach Club (Hollywood), 1936. In: Brooklyn Museum; Luxembourg Museum.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent; artwork is well preserved, the framing was made in late 1980's, and does have some minor surface wear.
Materials & Techniques:
Ceramic, Etching, Paint, Walnut
Details:
Country of Origin: Unknown
Art Subjects: Landscape
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent; artwork is well preserved, the framing was made in late 1980's, and does have some minor surface wear.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
22 x 15.5 x 1.5 in
Gale Turnbull Signed Framed Etching Artwork, 1920's
Estimate $1,700-$3,900
Starting Bid
$850
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Autumn Treasures: Art & Interiors
Oct 28, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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