1960 “Coit Tower, San Francisco”, Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting on Panel by Jean Kalisch

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This Mid-Century Modern original oil on panel by Jean Kalisch depicts San Francisco's iconic Coit Tower. The painting itself measures … Read more This Mid-Century Modern original oil on panel by Jean Kalisch depicts San Francisco's iconic Coit Tower. The painting itself measures 30" x 24". Including the frame it measures 33.25" x 27.25" overall.

Condition: the painting itself is in excellent, original condition. It is framed in a gilt and blue trimmed wooden frame with a linen mat. The mat has some light staining - please see photos.

The last photo in the description shows a painting of similar size that was sold through Sotheby's.

Coit Tower, built in 1933, was a testament to the philanthropy of Lillian Hitchcock Coit, a well-known patroness of San Francisco’s volunteer firefighters. Inspired by her admiration and support for the firefighting community, Lillian bequeathed funds for the tower’s construction in her will. Her connection with the Knickerbocker Engine Company Number Five, dating back to her teenage years, fueled her passion for the project. The tower stands as a lasting tribute to the valiant efforts of volunteer firefighters, embodying Lillian’s commitment to honoring their service. Its form is said to resemble the nozzle of a fire fighting hose!

Jean Kalisch (American, 1912-1995) was born in Japan in 1912. As a child, she was give instruction in Chinese calligraphy. In the 1950s, she moved to California with her husband, Jules. In California, she showed in some of the leading galleries of the mid 20th century. She has exhibited at the San Francisco Museum, the Crocker Museum in Sacramento, Rosicrucian Museum in San Jose, Richmond Art Center and De Young Museum of San Francisco.
Known as a Cubist and Colorist, Kalisch’s career as an artist began in the 1950s. She received many awards during her lifetime, including Purchase Awards at the California State Fair in 1957 and the San Francisco Art Festival in 1964. Critics have called her “a representationalist with a vivid imagination,” and characterized her work as “an ingenious combination of Cubism and Impressionism. Her works have sold at Sotheby's and reputable galleries around the country. See less