William Schimmel Jr. "Passage of the Dolphin" Original Oil Painting, Signed 1987, 30x40

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A striking original painting titled "Passage of the Dolphin" (1987) by American artist William Schimmel Jr. This large, visually captivating … Read more A striking original painting titled "Passage of the Dolphin" (1987) by American artist William Schimmel Jr. This large, visually captivating work features Schimmel's signature dreamlike imagery combining marine life and cosmic space themes: a pod of dolphins moves through a surreal celestial landscape filled with stars and planetary bodies.

Signed "Schimmel" lower right. The reverse of the canvas is inscribed by the artist: "Passage of the Dolphin" / 30" x 40" / William Schimmel Jr. (c) 1987 / SD 2287.

William Schimmel Jr. is known for surreal marine and cosmic imagery, particularly dolphins and celestial environments. His work found a wide audience during the 1980s and 1990s, with strong collector interest internationally, while large original paintings such as this example are significantly less common on the market than his prints.

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- Artist: William Schimmel Jr.
- Title: Passage of the Dolphin
- Year: 1987
- Medium: Original oil painting on stretched canvas
- Canvas: 30 x 40 in; framed approx. 41 x 31 x 2.5 in
- Signature: "Schimmel" lower right; inscribed verso

The painting presents beautifully overall. There are minor surface marks and light wear consistent with age, including tiny puncture marks and one light rub mark shown in close-up photos. The frame shows some cosmetic wear from handling. Photographs form part of the description. See less