J. W. (American, 20th century). CALIFORNIA WINTER, signed illegibly and on stretcher on verso, titled. Oil on canvas - Framed, 30 ¼ in. x 25 ¼ in. Estimate $300-500
Note 1) Mr. Fastov thinks this "California Winter" landscape may have been executed by an artist, who was familiar with and greatly appreciated and influenced by the artistic style and technique of John Marshall Gamble. He recognizes the differences between the brushwork of this artist and high key coloring, and that of Gamble, but sees a very strong influence of Gamble in the subject matter and composition of "California Winter." He further believes, that it is a very attractive Impressionist landscape with very vivid coloring and buttery, fluid Impressionist brush strokes, and that the artist, who painted this painting, was highly skilled American Impressionist of 1910 to 1920's, and, perhaps later. Mr. Fastov also suggests that the artist probably chose the title of "California Winter" as a tribute to the relatively mild California winters. These views are reflected in the presale estimate of $300 to $600, which is very reasonable and offers a knowledgeable collector of or dealer in California Impressionist art an opportunity to bid on and purchase a very fine Impressionist painting in good condition for a bargain basement price.
