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Frank William Cuprien (American, 1871-1948) Evening's Splendor signed 'F.W. CUPRIEN.' (lower left), titled, signed, and inscribed '...BY F.W. CUPRIEN . LAGUNA BEACH CALIF.' (on the stretcher) oil on canvas 24 x 32 in. framed 29 1/4 x 37 x 2 1/2 in.
BonhamsFrank William Cuprien (1871-1948) Opalescent Evening signed 'F.W. Cuprien.' (lower left) and signed again, titled and inscribed 'Laguna Beach Cal' (on the reverse) oil on Masonite 16 x 24 in. framed 23 1/4 x 31 1/2 in.
BonhamsFrank William Cuprien (1871-1948) Opalescence signed 'F.W. CUPRIEN-' (lower left) and signed again, titled and inscribed 'Painted by / F.W. Cuprien / Laguna Beach / Calif.' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 40 1/8 x 50 1/8 in. framed 44 3/4 x 54 3/4 in. Painted in 1928.
BonhamsFrank Cuprien (American, 1871-1948), "Laguna Beach Sunset," oil on panel, signed lower left, artist label with title verso, panel: 8.25"h x 10.25"w, overall (with frame): 16.25"h x 18.5"w
Clars Auction GalleryFrank William Cuprien (American, 1871-1948), Seascape, oil on masonite, signed lower left, board: 16"h x 20"w, overall (with frame): 20.5"h x 24.5"w
Clars Auction GalleryFrank William Cuprien (1871-1948) Shadows of Evening signed 'F.W. Cuprien' (lower left), and signed again and titled (on the stretcher bar) oil on canvas 24 x 28in framed 29 x 33in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
BonhamsFrank William Cuprien (1871-1948) In Golden Mist signed and dated 'F.W. Cuprien 1942' (lower right) and titled, signed and dated '1942' (on the reverse) oil on board 20 x 26in framed 26 x 32in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
BonhamsFrank William Cuprien (1871-1948) The Playfullness of the Waves signed 'F.W. CUPRIEN.' (lower right), signed again, titled and inscribed 'BY F-W- CUPRIEN - LAGUNA BEACH / CALIFORNIA-' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 24 x 30in framed 28 1/2 x 34 3/4in Painted prior to 1923. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
BonhamsFrank W. Cuprien (1871-1948, Laguna Beach, CA) Waves along a rocky coastline Oil on canvas board Signed lower right: F.W. Cuprien 9" H x 12" W
John Moran AuctioneersFrank W. Cuprien (1871-1948, Laguna Beach, CA) "After Sunset" Oil on panel Signed lower right: F.W. Cuprien, titled and numbered verso: #68 10" H x 12.75" W
John Moran AuctioneersFrank Cuprien (1871-1948, Laguna Beach, CA) "The Dreamship" Oil on canvas Signed lower right: F.W. Cuprien, signed again, titled and inscribed on the stretcher: Laguna Beach, Cal. 20" H x 30" W Provenance: The Redfern Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA Sale: Bonhams California, "California and American Paintings and Sculpture," April 6, 2011, Lot 1104 Estate of Dewitt McCall III, Los Alamitos, CA Exhibitions: Los Angeles, California, Los Angeles County Museum, "First Annual Exhibition of Artists of Los Angeles and Vicinity," 1940 Santa Monica, California, The California Heritage Museum, "Behold, the Pacific! California Coastal Views," September 23, 2005 through February 26, 2006. Irvine, California, The Irvine Museum, "El Camino de Oro, Journey Through Early California," February 23 - June 5, 2010.
John Moran AuctioneersFrank William Cuprien (1871-1948) Shadows of Evening signed 'F.W. Cuprien' (lower left), signed again and titled (on the stretcher bar) oil on canvas 24 x 28in framed 29 x 33in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
BonhamsFrank William Cuprien (1871-1948) When Day is Done signed 'F.W. CUPRIEN' (lower right), signed again, titled and dated 'F. CUPRIEN / NOV - 9 - 1929.' (on the reverse) oil on canvas affixed to board 7 1/2 x 8 1/2in framed 12 3/4 x 13 3/4in Painted in 1929. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
BonhamsARTIST: Frank William Cuprien (California, New York, Germany, 1871 - 1948) NAME: Seascape MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Two punctures. One of them repaired with patch. Very minor craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 18 x 25 inches / 45 x 63 cm FRAME SIZE: 24 x 31 inches / 60 x 78 cm SIGNATURE: Lower right SIMILAR ARTISTS: Anna Althea Hills, Benjamin Chambers Brown, Franz Arthur Bischoff, John Marshall Gamble, William Griffith, Maurice Braun, Elmer Wachtel, Alson Skinner Clark, George Kennedy Brandriff, Dana Bartlett, William Lees Judson, William Wendt, Percy Henry Percy Gray, Alice Brown Chittenden, Joseph Kleitsch, E Charlton Fortune CATEGORY: antique vintage painting SKU#: 116589 WARRANTY: 7 days returns accepted if item doesn't match description US Shipping $90 + insurance. Frank William Cuprien (California, New York, Germany, 1871 - 1948) A resident of Southern California from 1912, Frank Cuprien lived and painted primarily at Laguna Beach where he became known for seascapes and coastal scenes with dramatic lighting effects. He was also a musician, and from his home, known as the "Viking" overlooking the ocean, he had many piano recitals and art exhibitions. He was a member of the California Art Club and President of the Laguna Beach Art Association. His work is in the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Broward Auction Gallery LLCFrank W. Cuprien (1871-1948 Laguna Beach, CA) "A Laguna Sunset," looking towards Catalina Oil on board Signed lower left: F.W. Cuprien, signed again, titled and inscribed verso: Laguna Beach, Cal. 8" H x 10" W
John Moran AuctioneersFrank William Cuprien (1871-1948) Twilight Hour signed 'F.W. Cuprien' (lower right) oil on canvas 16 x 22in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
BonhamsFrank William Cuprien (1871-1948) End of a Perfect Day signed 'F.W. Cuprien -' (lower right), signed with the artist's device and titled (on the reverse) oil on canvas 24 x 32in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
BonhamsFrank W. Cuprien (1871-1948 Laguna Beach, CA) "Natural Arch, Laguna Beach" Oil on canvas laid to board Signed lower left: F.W. Cuprien, titled by repute 14" H x 19" W
John Moran Auctioneersoil on canvas signed lower left 24 x 28 inches
Abell AuctionFrank William Cuprien (1871-1948) Sunset, Laguna Beach, Cal. signed 'F.W. CUPRIEN.' (lower right) and signed with the artist's monogram, dated, and titled 'FWC 1915' (on the reverse)oil on canvas28 x 40inoverall: 37 x 49inPainted in 1915 ProvenancePrivate collection, Southern California.
BonhamsFrank W. Cuprien (1871 - 1948 Laguna Beach, CA) "Sunset with Sea and Rocks", seascape Oil on canvasboard Signed and dated lower left: F.W. Cuprien / 1944, titled verso 8" H x 10" W Provenance: Private Collection, Altadena, CA. Exhibitions: The Laguna Beach Museum of Art, Laguna Beach, CA, n.d. Notes: Framed size: 12.5" H x 14.5" W x 1.25" D.
John Moran AuctioneersFrank W. Cuprien (1871 - 1948 Laguna Beach, CA) "Sunset", seascape Oil on board Signed lower left: F.W Cuprien, titled and numbered verso: #7 8" H x 10" W Provenance: David and Sons Fine Art, Laguna Beach, CA; Private Collection, Mansfield, TX. Notes: Framed size: 14" H x 16" W x 2" D.
John Moran AuctioneersFrank Cuprien (American, 1871-1948), "The End of a Perfect Day," oil on canvas, signed lower right, titled and monogrammed verso, canvas: 24"h x 30"w, overall (with frame): 30"h x 46"w
Clars Auction GalleryFRANK CUPRIEN (1871-1948, CA/NY) SAND CLIFFS & SURF - Oil on canvasboard composition of waves coming into a beach with sand and boulders. Condition is good with some light grime over the work. Signed lightly in the bottom right corner, titled on the back of panel as per note on the backside of the frame. Cuprien is best known as one of the early influencers of the Laguna Beach art scene. Measure 5"L x 7"W; in a frame under glass measuring 8"L x 10"W
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