Portrait of the Artist Manuel Neri Heavy Impasto on Linen San Francisco Abstract
San Francisco Abstract Expressionist School a portrait by Honora Berg (American, 1897 - 1985). Heavy impasto with broad strokes an interior scene with the iconic San Francisco sculptor Manuel Neri. Honora captures Manuel's distinctive features with her expressionist style and layered paints. Manuel is in a dark suit and bright shirt and tie resting his arm on the window and looking out at the trees in the distance. Provenance, Estate of Honora Berg - David Carlson Gallery, Larry Miller Fine Art, Estate of Larry Miller to Robert Azensky Fine Art.
Unframed.
Image, 42"H x 36"W x 2"D

Honora Berg, an Abstract Expressionist and Bay Area Figurative School artist, studied at the San Francisco Art Institute with David Park, Elmer Bischoff and James Budd Dixon. Berg's friend Edith Truesdell - David Park's aunt - suggested a move to California in 1951 to study under Park. She exhibited at the 25th Annual Drawing, Print and Sculpture Exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, 1961.
Larry Miller 1958-2003, Larry was a specialist in bay area abstract artists and purchased numerous bay area artists estates. He purchased the entirety of the Honora Berg Estate and we purchased many of those works directly form Larry.


Condition:
Alterations: Restored
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very good condition with no issues. A few minor scratches professionally retouched, professionally cleaned with UV protective varnish.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Linen, Oil Paint

Details:
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Portrait
Frame Type: Unframed

Restored; Some Imperfections; Very good condition with no issues. A few minor scratches professionally retouched, professionally cleaned with UV protective varnish.