Surreal California Seascape Painting by Robert Watson, 20th Century

Description

Framed Surrealist Seascape painting, oil on canvas with linen matting by California artist Robert Watson.
Titled #27 Shoreline.
Retains the original paper label from a San Francisco Gallery showing.

Robert Watson (1923 - 2004) was born in Martinez, California in a big house overlooking the bay, and with him was born the subject of all his paintings - the loneliness of man in the mysterious world. California provided this subject with a stage of vast space on which to grow and evolve.

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: In very good vintage condition.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Canvas, Oil Paint

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

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; In very good vintage condition.

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

23.38 x 26.5 x 1.25 in

Surreal California Seascape Painting by Robert Watson, 20th Century

Lot 0578

Estimate $550-$1,350

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$260

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