Oakland Landscape

Painting

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Framed: The image depicts an expressive landscape painting framed in gold, showcasing a vibrant sunset with rich hues of red, orange, and dark silhouettes. Dominated by a dramatic sky, the scene includes a stark tree and a patchy field, evoking a sense of serene desolation and emotional depth. The use of contrast and color intensifies the impact of the sunset, creating an almost surreal atmosphere, while the texture and brushstrokes add to the overall dramatic effect, conveying powerful emotions and a strong
Framed

The image depicts an expressive landscape painting framed in gold, showcasing a vibrant sunset with rich hues of red, orange, and dark silhouettes. Dominated by a dramatic sky, the scene includes a stark tree and a patchy field, evoking a sense of serene desolation and emotional depth. The use of contrast and color intensifies the impact of the sunset, creating an almost surreal atmosphere, while the texture and brushstrokes add to the overall dramatic effect, conveying powerful emotions and a strong

Name/Title

Oakland Landscape

Entry/Object ID

2024.1.1

Tags

Needs storage box

Description

Landscape paining in the Bay Area Figurative style depicting the Oakland Hills.

Artwork Details

Medium

Oil on Canvas

Subject

Oakland; Landscape; Sunset

Subject Place

City

Oakland

State/Province

California

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Category

Bay Area Figurative

Acquisition

Accession

2024.1

Source or Donor

Handumy Jean

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Handumy Jean

Made/Created

Artist

Henrietta Berk

Date made

circa 1968

Place

City

Oakland

State/Province

California

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Notes

date estimated by museum based on similar artwork by Berk.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Signature

Location

Lower right corner

Transcription

H. Berk

Material/Technique

Painted

Dimensions

Height

41.5 cm

Width

38 cm

Accessories

Accessory

Frame

Notes

Original Frame

Location

Location

Container

A-1

Cabinet

6F

Room

Basement

Building

Museum Main

Category

Storage

Moved By

Joy Tahan Ruddell

Date

May 21, 2024

Condition

Reason for Exam

At Acquisition

Overall Condition

Good

Date Examined

May 21, 2024

Examined By

Joy Tahan Ruddell

Notes

Canvas: slack. Whitish, hazy, milky layer (bloom) on the surface the painting likely caused by moisture getting trapped under the varnish layer, resulting in a change in the refractive index of the varnish, giving it a milky appearance.

Recommendations

Bloom requires review by painting conservator. In the mean time, store in climate controlled area.

Valuations

Valuation Type

Donor Estimate

Value

$7,500.00

Date

May 21, 2024

Notes

From donor's original purchase receipt. Hammer Price

Provenance

Provenance Detail

Berk painting history

Owner/Agent

Anytown Museum

Role

Current owner

Acquisition Method

Gift

Acquisition Date

Mar 14, 2024

Authorities

Attached auction records from Clars Auction House.

Notes/Remarks

Oakland Landscape was purchased by the donor on November 16, 2023 from Clars Auction House and late gifted to Anytown Museum Also see accession 2024.1 for gift agreement from donor. As confirmed by the auction house, the original owner, who remains anonymous, purchased the painting from Henrietta Berk after selecting it from Berk's Oakland studio (residence) - 5953 Manchester Drive, Oakland CA.

Notes

original purchase receipts in provenance record.

Created By

Joy Tahan Ruddell

Create Date

May 21, 2024

Updated By

howard@catalogit.app

Update Date

June 28, 2024