42 - A B. POLIVKA CALIFORNIA OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING

A B. POLIVKA CALIFORNIA OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING B. POLIVKA (20th Century), A CALIFORNIA OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING titled: "The Bay at Mendocino". Signed lower right: B. Polivka, inscribed on the stretcher in artist’s hand: "The Bay at Mendocino, Ca. from the balcony of Gallery Fair, Sept. 1966"; also inscribed with artist’s address, B. Polivka, P.O. Box 943, Paradise, Calif. This vibrant California Scene painting captures the coastal town of Mendocino with rooftops in the foreground, a view opening out to the bay with sailboats, and rich, textured impasto in earthy greens, ochres, and deep blues. The composition reflects the mid-century plein-air and impressionistic traditions of California painting, with a bold use of color and gestural brushwork that suggests both atmosphere and movement. Dimensions: 8 x 11 in., (20 x 28 cm.) Condition: Overall, very good condition. Canvas remains taut and stable on the original stretcher. No visible tears, punctures, or significant losses. Minor surface soiling consistent with age. Areas of impasto show light craquelure and accretions, particularly in thicker passages of paint (not distracting). Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.