Lot #1902 Tino Vito Pontrelli. "Oahu Lighthouse"

Description:

Tino Vito Pontrelli. "Oahu Lighthouse". (1922-1994) Popular California artist whose vintage watercolors are consistently vibrant and colorful. He is listed in Edan Hughes' book "Artists in California, 1786-1940". On the verso of this work written in pencil by the artist's daughter, this work was painted while Pontrelli and family were on their second vacation in Oahu. Clearly the Diamond Head Lighthouse, the artist has captured the magical colors of a late evening sky that is Hawaii. The daughter's entire inscription is "Dad painted this lighthouse in Hawaii on Oahu on our second trip (with Gordon& Judy) KEEP THIS! 28 X 36" Watercolor is actually 28 x 30" (measurement was with a mat at the time of her writing). Paper is very thick, likely Bristol board and will be shipped flat. Beautiful condition and signed in pencil in lower left corner. From a privately held archive. Estimated Value $200 - 300

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