Alysanne McGaffey Bay Area Figurative Portrait Painting, Circa 1960s

Description

This colorful 1950-1960s distemper on paper figure is by Bay Area artist Alysanne McGaffey (1931-2018). McGaffey was part of the Bay Area Figurative Movement and graduated from the San Francisco Art Institute. She held offices in several art organizations and painted watercolors of the Pacific seashore in her Pacifica studio.
Signed lower right. Unframed. Shipped in standard sized archival mat.

Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good
Minor age toning and creasing on edges

Creator:
Artist: Alysanne McGaffey

Materials & Techniques:
Paint, Paper

Details:
Art Subjects: Pop Culture
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Unframed

Condition

Unknown; Some Imperfections; Good
Minor age toning and creasing on edges

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

18 x 15 x 0.07 in

Alysanne McGaffey Bay Area Figurative Portrait Painting, Circa 1960s

Lot 0237

Estimate $460-$1,070

Nov 12, 2026, 4:59 PM EST

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