Marko Mavrovich (B. 1960) "Tranquil Koi Pond & Waterfall" Original Heavy Impasto Oil – Framed, 1996

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Overview:
Immerse your space in the vibrant, light-filled beauty of the West Coast landscape with this magnificent original oil painting … Read more Overview:
Immerse your space in the vibrant, light-filled beauty of the West Coast landscape with this magnificent original oil painting on canvas by globally renowned Post-Impressionist contemporary master Marko Mavrovich. Acquired from a premier fine art gallery in New York City in 1996 for $1,100—the very year of its creation—this investment-grade piece depicts an idyllic, lush sanctuary where a cascading waterfall splashes over sun-drenched boulders into a pristine garden pond. In the foreground, three exceptionally rendered Koi fish glide gracefully through the water, their scales shimmering with rich orange and white tones.

Artist Background & Provenance:
Born in California and deeply influenced by his youth spent on the Adriatic coast, Marko Mavrovich is celebrated worldwide for his masterful ability to capture the moving, living quality of light on water. His works are famously represented by international fine art institutions like Park West Gallery and reside in prestigious private collections across the globe. This specific piece boasts impeccable provenance, remaining meticulously preserved within a single private collection since its original 1996 New York gallery purchase. The reverse side features the artist's full signature "Marko Mavrovich" handwritten in graphite across the raw canvas alongside his matching '96 creation date and the 20x16 size notation. It is signed on the front face of the canvas in his unmistakable stylized block signature.

Artistic Style & Heavy Impasto Technique:
Executed in Mavrovich’s highly sought-after, expressive California Impressionist style, the painting features an incredibly thick, sculptural heavy impasto palette knife texture. Pure blocks of vibrant magenta, deep purple, and vivid emerald greens form the dense floral brush surrounding the waterfall. The true triumph of the piece is Mavrovich’s brilliant manipulation of light—the water surfaces and cascading rapids glint with an intense, realistic luminescence that shifts beautifully under changing room lighting.

Framing & Presentation:
The painting is housed in its premium, exhibition-grade presentation. The substantial, deep-set tiered gallery frame features a brushed antiqued-gold finish paired with a clean, woven linen inner liner that perfectly borders the rich colors of the canvas. The reverse side comes fully wired with heavy-duty anchors, arriving ready for immediate gallery hanging.

Designer Notes:
With its highly desirable garden, koi fish, and waterfall motifs, this original Mavrovich canvas serves as an ideal luxurious focal point for a refined living space, master suite, executive office, or formal entryway. Its incredible textural depth ensures it commands attention from anywhere in the room.

Dimensions:
Canvas Size: 20" W x 16" H See less