the black banner with embroidered decals of the Palace of Varied Industries, flowers, and a seal; along with the opening day ribbon with button and pin; good antique condition with minor wear to the edges; repair to ribbon;
The Panama–Pacific International Exposition was a world's fair held in San Francisco, California, from February 20 to December 4, 1915 to celebrate the completion of the Panama Canal, but was widely seen as a way to showcase San Francisco's recovery from the 1906 earthquake
incised signature to underside "Dave & Boni Deal 88"; of tall ovoid shape decorated overall with impressed leaves on a metallic, rainbow effect raku glaze; the western version of raku was developed in the 20th century by studio potters. typically fired at high temperatures, the wares are placed in an open-air container filled with combustible material, unlike the traditional Japanese method. the western process can give a great variety and depth of colors and surface effects as seen with this vase; good vintage condition with no chips or cracks
a good example of American Impressionism with its thickly applied paint capturing the shifting effect of light and color; Hugo Melville Fisher (1878-1946) was active in California and is best known for his seascape and marine paintings. Born in Brooklyn, and the son of artist Hugo Anton Fisher, the Fisher family moved to Alameda, California in 1886.
Moya Aiken
this Roseville jardiniere on pedestal in the rare Florentine Pattern manufactured from 1923-1926, featuring a bulbous double-handled urn resting on a tapering pedestal ending on a splayed foot; adorned overall with egg-and-dart perimeter bands and cascading garland festoons; good antique condition with small chip to base and one handle; with fine glaze craquelure overall
Land’s End Series – oil on canvas and watercolor on paper 2001 – 2018; a series of oil and watercolor paintings of Land’s End, San Francisco, CA; artist William Stanisich captures memories from boyhood to adulthood the “astonishing beauty” of the landscape of Land’s End with its wind whipped trees and branches and natural cathedrals, creating ‘magical spaces that are lit from above and glow from within, creating a kaleidoscope of colors and shapes”.
Night Vision Series – watercolor on paper 2009-2010; a series of the night in urban San Francisco; Artist William Stanisich brings to life with his watercolor paintings rich in color, motion and mood, this series of moving cars through a rainy night. William Stanisich born in 1947 in Cheyenne, Wyoming and raised in San Francisco, received his BA from Yale College (1969), attended courses at the San Francisco Art Institute (1964-5 and 1970), taught painting at the Urban School of San Francisco (1972-2001) and currently is a full-time painter here in San Francisco.
Land's End 2006 no. 6 - Oil On Canvas By William Stanisich, San Francisco presented by epoca Land’s End Series – oil on canvas and watercolor on paper 2001 – 2018; a series of oil and watercolor paintings of Land’s End, San Francisco, CA; artist William Stanisich captures memories from boyhood to adulthood the “astonishing beauty” of the landscape of Land’s End. Presented by epoca ph. (415) 864-6895.
Milos 2006 no. 23, Watercolor On Paper by William Stanisich, San Francisco Presented by epoca, Milos Series: watercolor-on-paper ,2000-2013. A series inspired by the legendary Greek Island, Milos, with a ‘kaleidoscope of minerals, colors and water caves’. San Francisco Painter, William Stanisich, captures the sheer beauty of this island in these paintings and as the artist stated, “I have allowed my imagination the freedom to create a realism more accurate than mere mimicry”.
Speed 2010 no. 8, Watercolor On Paper By William Stanisich, San Francisco; Signed And Framed Dated 2010 Speed Series. Watercolor On Paper 2006 – 2008; A series of the night in urban San Francisco. Artist William Stanisich brings to life with his watercolor paintings rich in color, motion and mood, this series of moving cars through a rainy night.
Night Vision Series – watercolor on paper 2009 - 2010; a series of the night in urban San Francisco; Artist William Stanisich brings to life with his watercolor paintings rich in color, motion and mood, this series of moving cars through a rainy night.
Night Vision 2010 no. 7, Watercolor On Paper By William Stanisich, San Francisco; Signed And Framed Dated 2010 Speed Series – Watercolor On Paper 2006 – 2008; A series of the night in urban San Francisco; Artist William Stanisich brings to life with his watercolor paintings rich in color, motion and mood, this series of moving cars through a rainy night.
Land's End 2003 no. 6 - Watercolor On Paper By William Stanisich, San Francisco presented by epoca Land’s End Series – oil on canvas and watercolor on paper 2001 – 2018; a series of oil and watercolor paintings of Land’s End, San Francisco, CA; artist William Stanisich captures memories from boyhood to adulthood the “astonishing beauty” of the landscape of Land’s End ph. 415 864-6895
Milos Series – watercolor on paper 2000-2013; A series inspired by the legendary Greek Island, Milos, with a ‘kaleidoscope of minerals, colors and water caves’. San Francisco painter, William Stanisich, captures the sheer beauty of this island in these paintings and as the artist stated “I have allowed my imagination the freedom to create a realism more accurate than mere mimicry”.
Milos 2006 no. 12, Watercolor By William Stanisich, San Francisco presented by epoca. A series inspired by the legendary Greek Island, Milos, with a ‘kaleidoscope of minerals, colors and water caves’. San Francisco painter, William Stanisich, captures the sheer beauty of this island in these paintings and as the artist stated “I have allowed my imagination the freedom to create a realism more accurate than mere mimicry”
Milos 2009 no. 17 Watercolor On Paper; William Stanisich, San Francisco Presented by epoca. Milos Series: watercolor-on-paper ,2000-2013. A series inspired by the legendary Greek Island, Milos, with a ‘kaleidoscope of minerals, colors and water caves’. San Francisco Painter, William Stanisich, captures the sheer beauty of this island in these paintings and as the artist stated, “I have allowed my imagination the freedom to create a realism more accurate than mere mimicry”.
Milos 2006 no. 24, Watercolor On Paper By William Stanisich, San Francisco presented by epoca. A series inspired by the legendary Greek Island, Milos, with a ‘kaleidoscope of minerals, colors and water caves’. San Francisco painter, William Stanisich, captures the sheer beauty of this island in these paintings and as the artist stated “I have allowed my imagination the freedom to create a realism more accurate than mere mimicry”
Milos 2000 no. 1, Watercolor On Paper By William Stanisich, San Francisco presented by epoca. Milos Series, watercolor on paper, 2000-2013. A series inspired by the legendary Greek Island, Milos, with a ‘kaleidoscope of minerals, colors and water caves’ phone (415) 864-6895.
BIOGRAPHY
Bill Bloomfield engages the intersecting qualities between art and architecture through vibrant, hard-edge paintings inspired by the effect of light. Bill has a Bachelor of Architecture from Virginia Tech. As part of his thesis he studied color and form through silk screen printing and continues this exploration today through his paintings.
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