{"product_id":"oil-painting-golden-gate-bridge-in-sanfranciso-california","title":"Oil Painting Golden Gate Bridge In Sanfranciso  California","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJean Bowler (American, 20th Century)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGolden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California c.1980\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Signed Oil on Board | Californian Miniature Coastal Landscape Painting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Original signed oil on board by Californian artist Jean Bowler.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Painted circa 1980.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Depicts the iconic Golden Gate Bridge spanning San Francisco Bay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Retains the original Orinda, California artist's studio label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Presented in its original gilt wooden frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Fine cabinet-sized work with excellent decorative appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* An attractive example of late twentieth-century Californian regional art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Ready for display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional original miniature oil painting on board by the Californian artist Jean Bowler, painted circa 1980 and depicting the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge spanning the entrance to San Francisco Bay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautifully executed on an intimate scale, the composition captures one of America's most celebrated landmarks beneath a bright Californian sky. White sailing yachts glide peacefully across the tranquil waters of the bay while seabirds circle overhead and the rolling green hills beyond provide a picturesque backdrop. Through confident brushwork and a refined appreciation of colour, light and atmosphere, Bowler successfully combines architectural precision with the natural beauty of Northern California.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in its original gilt wooden frame and retaining the original printed studio label from Orinda, California, this charming cabinet picture possesses both decorative appeal and documented provenance, representing a desirable example of late twentieth-century Californian regional landscape painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist: Jean Bowler (American, 20th Century)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle:Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Circa 1980\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium: Oil on board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport: Artist's board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchool: American Regional School\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignature: Signed lower right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrame: Original gilt wooden frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabels: Original printed artist's studio label reading \"Original Art by Jean Bowler, Orinda, California\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay: Ready for display (hanging wire can easily be fitted)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis delightful miniature landscape captures one of the world's most recognisable engineering landmarks with remarkable confidence despite its intimate scale. Jean Bowler carefully balances architectural precision with the atmospheric qualities of the Californian coastline, creating a composition that is both visually engaging and highly decorative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe elegant suspension towers of the Golden Gate Bridge dominate the composition, their distinctive International Orange finish contrasting beautifully against the soft blue sky and shimmering waters of San Francisco Bay. Bowler employs a sensitive understanding of perspective, allowing the sweeping cables of the bridge to guide the viewer naturally through the composition while maintaining convincing depth throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the foreground, rocky shoreline emerges from gently moving water, highlighted with subtle touches of impasto that capture reflected light and the movement of the incoming tide. Numerous white sailing yachts animate the bay beyond, while softly painted hills recede into atmospheric blue-grey tones characteristic of Northern California. Overhead, drifting clouds and circling seabirds complete the tranquil coastal panorama.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainted approximately four decades after the bridge's completion in 1937, the work celebrates one of the greatest engineering achievements of the twentieth century. Designed by Joseph Strauss, with major engineering contributions from Leon Moisseiff and Charles Alton Ellis and the elegant Art Deco styling of architect Irving Morrow, the Golden Gate Bridge remains one of the world's most photographed landmarks and an enduring symbol of California.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse retains the artist's original printed studio label from Orinda, California, providing valuable documentary provenance and reinforcing the painting's place within the artist's recognised body of work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJean Bowler (American, 20th Century) worked from Orinda, California, within the San Francisco Bay Area, where she became known during the latter half of the twentieth century for producing finely executed miniature oil paintings depicting Californian landscapes, coastal scenery and famous regional landmarks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer paintings combine careful observation with confident brushwork, harmonious colour and an accomplished appreciation of light and atmosphere, producing highly attractive cabinet pictures that continue to appeal to collectors of regional American art. Examples retaining their original Orinda studio labels are increasingly sought after as charming representations of Californian landscape painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Artist's Studio, Orinda, California.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Retaining the original printed artist's studio label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Private Collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Acquired through the secondary art market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Professionally researched and catalogued by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFramed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 3.82 inches (9.7 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 4.72 inches (12 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: 0.71 inches (1.8 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisible Image\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 2.76 inches (7 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 3.74 inches (9.5 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in good vintage condition consistent with its circa 1980 age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original painted surface is well preserved, retaining bright colours, stable paint layers and no obvious evidence of restoration or overpainting under normal inspection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original gilt wooden frame remains structurally sound and displays only light age-related wear, including minor rubbing, surface scuffs and a small overpainted chip to the upper left corner, entirely consistent with careful handling over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse retains its original backing together with the original printed Jean Bowler, Orinda, California studio label. A hanging wire is not presently fitted and can easily be added prior to wall display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall, the painting presents beautifully and is ready for display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe offer fully insured worldwide shipping using trusted specialist couriers and professional fine art packing materials to ensure your artwork arrives safely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach artwork is carefully packaged to museum standards and dispatched with full tracking and insurance. International collectors are warmly welcomed, and bespoke shipping quotations are available upon request where required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttribution \u0026amp; Research Notice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe historical observations, provenance research, attribution analysis and contextual commentary presented within this catalogue entry represent the professional, non-guaranteed opinion of Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®. They are offered in good faith as informed scholarly assessments based upon the available evidence, comparative research, published reference material and our experience within the international fine art market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese observations should be understood as professional opinions rather than definitive statements of fact or guarantees of authorship, attribution, date, origin, provenance or historical interpretation. 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