Description: This is a lovely pair of Vintage Old Historic California Mission Landscape Oil Paintings (2), by Mid Century California plein air painter, Helena Scott (1918 - 2005.) There is very little information on this talented artist, but perhaps you know more about her or her work? These paintings, from left to right depict both the historic Santa Barbara Mission and the Carmel Mission Basilica in California. These pieces likely date to the late 1950's - early 1960's and are rendered with bold impasto and sepia tone hues. Each piece is approximately 18 1/4 x 22 3/6 inches (including frame.) Actual artworks are approximately 12 x 16 inches. Very good condition for age, with some light scuffing and edge wear to the ornate gilded vintage frames (please see photos.) Acquired in Los Angeles County, California. If you like what you see, I encourage you to make an Offer. Please check out my other listings for more wonderful and unique artworks! About the Artist: Helena Scott ObituaryHelena M. SCOTT Age 86, passed away on Mercer Island, WA on March 22, 2005. She was born on September 17, 1918 in Seattle, WA, to Swedish immigrants Andrew and Ellen (Nieman) Borkland. Her father was a sea captain. Helena received a degree in art from the University of Washington and was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority. During the war, she joined the Red Cross to serve her country. After the war she moved to Los Angeles and was a display artist for Bullocks Department Store. Helena later became a teacher. Helena married Oren H. Scott and they raised three children together in California. Upon retirement they moved to Bellingham, WA. In January 1995 after 45 years of marriage Oren passed away and in 1996 Helena moved to Covenant Shores on Mercer Island. Helena enjoyed learning to fly. She loved dogs and reading and also enjoyed painting and traveling. In her early 80's she traveled alone to Norway. She is survived by her 3 children, Susan Stcherbinine, Bonnie Nichols and Jonathan Scott; and 6 grandchildren.
Price: 975 USD
Location: Orange, California
End Time: 2025-01-30T22:23:03.000Z
Shipping Cost: 45 USD
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Artist: Helena Scott
Signed By: Helena Scott
Size: Medium
Signed: Yes
Period: Post-War (1940-1970)
Material: Oil, Artist Board
Region of Origin: California, USA
Framing: Framed
Subject: Biblical, Cathedrals, Christ, Cityscapes, Community Life, Landscape, Monument, National Parks, Saint Barbara, San Francisco, States & Counties, Still Life, Sunsets, Tourism, Tree
Type: Painting
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 22 3/8 in
Theme: Americana, Architecture, Art, Biblical, Cities & Towns, Continents & Countries, Famous Places, History, Religious, Western
Style: Americana, Impressionism, Plein Air
Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
Production Technique: Oil Painting
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Handmade: Yes
Item Width: 18 1/4 in
Time Period Produced: 1950-1959