Armin Carl Hansen (1886-1957) Sardine Barge (White 43), 1922 Etching on laid paper with Arches watermark, signed in pencil, titled and annotated 'imp.', from an edition of at least 26, with margins, framed. plate 12 3/4 x 14 11/16in (32.4 x 37.3cm) sheet 14 15/16 x 16 13/16in (37.9 x 42.7cm)
ARMIN CARL HANSEN (California, 1886-1957) etching, "The Graders," team of horses and laborers. Pencil signed lower right, titled lower left, 7.5" x 9.5" (image), unframed.
Armin Hansen (1886-1957) Study (Man in a Boat) signed, titled and inscribed 'Study / By / Armin Hansen / Monterey - Cal' (on the reverse) oil on panel 9 7/8 x 14 in. framed 14 1/2 x 18 3/4 in.
Armin Carl Hansen (American, 1886-1957), "Men of the Sea," 1937, etching, pencil signed lower right, titled lower left, signed and dated in plate lower right, image: 6.75"h x 4.75"w, overall (with frame): 11.25"h x 9"w
Artist: Armin Carl Hansen (1886-1957). Title/Description: "Snug Harbor." Signature: Signed in plate l/l, and in pencil l/r. Date: 1928. Medium: Etching. Size: Sight 6 3/4in x 8 1/2in; frame 13in x 15 1/2in. Condition: Toned. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE.
Armin Hansen (1886-1957) Stand By signed 'Armin Hansen' (lower right), signed again indistinctly and titled (lower right), and inscribed 'Monterey Cal' (lower left) conté crayon on paper sheet 9 x 12 in. framed 17 x 19 in.
Armin Hansen (American, 1886-1957) Beach Combers oil on board signed Armin Hansen (lower right); signed and titled (verso) 12 1/4 x 12 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Joseph Slowey Provenance: The Artist Private Collection, acquired from the Artist Gifted to the great-niece of the above, California, c. 1960s Thence by descent to the present owner Lot note: With its bold, rich colors and vigorous brushstrokes, Beach Combers exemplifies the muscular artistry of Armin Hansen. Born in San Francisco in 1886, his father was Herman Wendelborg Hansen, an artist renowned for his lively scenes of the Old West and the frontier. At the age of 5, the younger Hansen moved with his family to Alameda Island in San Francisco Bay. This move was to shape his future artistic and professional life, as he explored the waters and estuaries of his environment. From 1903-06, Hansen studied under Arthur Mathews at the Mark Hopkins Institute. The 1906 San Francisco earthquake prompted him to continue his studies in Stuttgart, Germany where he attended the Royal Academy under Carlos Grethe. The broad, darkly intense swathes of paint Grethe used to depict his chosen subject of fishermen profoundly influenced Armin. His attraction to marine life and love of adventure led him to open a studio in Niewpoort, Belgium, and he subsequently signed on for four years as a crew member of a North Sea trawler. The artist eventually returned to San Francisco in 1912 and opened a studio permanently in Monterey in 1918. Monterey, with its fishing and canning industries, provided rich fodder for Hansen's art. He came to know many of the immigrants that came from Sicily and Portugal and portrayed them on the chaotic piers and bustling harbors. The expressive energy of his paintings likewise echoed his physical presence. At nearly six-foot, four inches, in 1915 the Los Angeles Times art critic Antony Anderson wrote of the artist, "Looking at the paintings by Armin C. Hansen...you will at once and inevitably conclude that the painter of such big men and breezy seas must be big and breezy himself. No other sort of man could possibly have done them...You will be right, for Armin Hansen is big and young and strong—the living embodiment of his own pictures." Hansen's commanding physique is echoed in Beach Combers, with its harsh, dramatic subject matter. A group of fisherfolk in the foreground search a stormy shore for goods brought by wind-whipped waves from the sinking ships seen in the upper register. Executed in distinct brushstrokes, the shadowy figures loom towards the viewer, vaguely menacing. The moody, dark palette of grays, blacks, and blues underscores the turbulent atmosphere. Only a small figure to the right, clad in a red shirt, stands out as a relief to the mysterious composition. The artist expresses a raw power in this artwork, rendered with gestural economy. Here, Hansen combines dramatic narrative with skillful application of paint and color to masterfully show man's fight for survival in an unforgiving environment.
Armin Carl Hansen (American, 1886-1957) Painting. Title - Ballerina. Impressionist oil on board painting. Signed lower right A.C.Hansen. Measures 14 inches high, 10 inches wide. Frame measures 21.5 inches high, 17.5 inches wide. In good condition. From Askart: Born in San Francisco, CA on Oct. 23, 1886, Armin Carl Hansen received his first art instruction from his father, Herman, the famous painter of the old West and frontier life. The younger Hansen later studied at the Mark Hopkins Institute under Arthur Mathews during 1903-06 followed by two years in Stuttgart, Germany at the Royal Academy under Carlos Grethe. After visiting the art centers of Paris, Munich, Holland, and Belgium, he signed-on as deckhand to a Norwegian steam trawler, the first of many boats which he would crew during the next four years. Returning to San Francisco in 1912, he taught at UC Berkeley and the California School of Fine Art. From Thomas Minckler Fine Art: Birth - 1886 (San Francisco, California); Death - 1957 (Monterey, California); Lived/Active California. Armin Hansen's etchings and paintings of marines, coastal scenes, and the fishing industry of the Monterey Peninsula made him an important figure in American art. He is quoted: Every move I have made and everything that I have done has always been to go back to the water and to the men who gave its romance. I love them all. He received his first art instruction from his father, Herman Wendelborg Hansen, 1854 - 1924, the famous painter of the Old West and frontier life. The younger Hansen later studied at the Mark Hopkins Institute under Arthur Mathews (1903-06), followed by two years in Stuttgart, Germany at the Royal Academy under Carlos Grethe. After visiting the art centers of Paris, Munich, Holland, and Belgium, Hansen signed on as deckhand to a Norwegian steam trawler, the first of many boats which he would crew during the next four years. Upon returning to San Francisco in 1912, he taught at UC Berkeley and the California School of Fine Arts. He settled in Monterey in 1913 and taught private classes and was instrumental in forming the Carmel Art Institute. Hansen maintained a studio-home at 716 Pacific Street until building a home next door to artist Julian Greenwell on El Dorado Street. He lived there until his death on April 23, 1957.
Coastal Scene, oil on board, 5 1/2 x 7 1/2 in (14 x 19.1 cm), framed 11 1/2 x 13 in (29.2 x 33 cm), signed lower left, PROVENANCE: Private collection Mamaroneck, NY
Armin Hansen (1886-1957) "Snug Harbor," 1928 Drypoint on paper From the edition of unknown size Signed and titled in pencil in the lower margin Plate: 5.875" H x 7.875" W; Sight: 6.625" H x 8.375" W
Armin Hansen (1886-1957) Over the Top (White 127), 1931 Etching and drypoint on laid paper, the second (final) edition, signed in pencil, titled and dedicated 'To my friend Harry with Love', from the unknown edition size, with margins, framed. plate 9 x 14 3/8in (22.9 x 36.5cm) sheet 11 x 18 3/8in (27.9 x 46.7cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Armin Carl Hansen (1886-1957) The Helmsmen signed 'A. Hansen A.N.A.' (lower left) and signed again and titled (on the reverse) oil on canvas affixed to board 18 x 21 3/4 in. framed 25 x 29 in.
Armin Carl Hansen (1886-1957) Hauling in the Net and Boats along a pier (Double-sided) signed 'A.C.Hansen.' (lower left) oil on board 15 1/2 x 19 in. unframed For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Armin Carl Hansen (1886-1957, Carmel, CA) "Beach Houses, Belgium" Oil on waxed canvas Signed with incised initials at the upper right: AH 10" H x 14" W Notes: This lot is accompanied by a 1987 insurance appraisal from Maxwell Galleries Ltd., San Francisco, CA.
Armin Hansen (1886-1957) Fish in Sight and Landscape (a double-sided work) signed 'A.C. Hansen' (lower right) and signed again and titled (on the reverse) oil on board 16 x 19 3/4 in. framed 23 x 27 in. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Armin Hansen (1886-1957) Men at Sea signed 'Armin Hansen' (lower left) oil on board 20 x 24in framed 27 x 30in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Carl Armin Hansen (1886-1957, Monterey, CA) "Men of the Sea," 1937 Etching and drypoint on paper under Plexiglas Signed and inscribed lower margin at right: Armin Hansen imp, titled lower margin at left Plate: 6.75" H x 4.75" W; Sight: 7.25" H x 5.25" W
Armin Hansen (1886-1957) October Evening signed 'Armin Hansen' (lower left), signed again and titled (on the reverse) oil on board 15 3/4 x 19 1/2in framed 24 x 27in Painted prior to 1922. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Armin Hansen (1886-1957) End of the Day signed 'ARMIN HANSEN A.N.A.' (lower right) oil on canvas laid to board 18 x 22in framed 28 x 31in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Armin Hansen (1886-1957) On an Iceland Fishing Boat signed 'A.C. Hansen' (lower right) oil on board 15 3/4 x 19 1/2in framed 23 x 27in Painted prior to 1915. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Armin Carl Hansen An untitled Depiction of Net Fishermen. Mid 20th Century. The oil on canvas-covered artist's board signed lower left, a subject for which this California is best known, that of marine and coastal genre. The panel measures 15.75 x 12 inches, the frame measures 21 x 17.5 inches overall. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell.
Armin Carl Hansen (1886-1957) Cosimo & Pals (Montereyans) signed 'ARMIN HANSEN' (lower left), titled in the artist's hand (on the reverse) oil on canvasboard 10 x 12in framed 17 x 19in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Armin Carl Hansen (1886-1957) Tug Alongside signed 'ARMIN HANSEN A.N.A' (lower right) oil on canvas 25 x 30in framed 35 x 40in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Armin Hansen (1886-1957) Walking Feet (Monterey Fisherfolk) signed 'Armin Hansen N.A.' (lower left), signed again and titled on the artist's label (on the reverse) oil on canvasboard 10 x 12in framed 16 x 18in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Armin Carl Hansen (American, 1886–1957) Fish On Signed 'ARMIN HANSEN' bottom left, oil on canvas 9 1/8 x 12 1/4 in. (23.2 x 31.8cm) provenance: The Coeur D'Alene Art Auction, Hayden, sale of July 9, 1994, lot 139. Acquired directly from the above sale. Private Collection, Colorado.
Armin Carl Hansen NA (1886-1957 Monterey, CA) "Towboat Longside" Oil on board Signed lower right: Armin Hansen N.A., signed again, titled and inscribed verso: Monterey - Cal 18.25" H x 22.25" W Provenance: Trotter Galleries, Carmel, CA
Armin Carl Hansen (1886-1957) Boats and Birds signed 'ARMIN HANSEN' (lower left) oil on board 7 1/2 x 9 1/2in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
ARMIN CARL HANSEN (CA, 1886-1957) "Stranded", depicting Two Fishermen in Boat in Rough Seas, oil on upson board, signed lower right, signed and titled verso, in gilt Arts & Crafts matched corner frame, OS: 24 1/4" x 28 1/4", SS: 16" x 20". Good condition.
Armin Carl Hansen (1886-1957) Sailboats at Monterey Bay signed and dated indistinctly 'Armin Hansen 2...' (lower right) oil on board 15 5/8 x 19 9/16in Painted circa 1925. Footnotes Provenance with Montgomery Gallery, San Francisco, California. Property of a Private San Francisco Collector.
Armin Carl Hansen (1886-1957) At Rest signed 'Armin Hansen N.A.' (lower right)oil on board10 x 13in Provenance: Private collection, Beverly Hills, California.
Armin Carl Hansen (1886-1957) Making Port signed 'Armin Hansen' (lower left)oil on canvas30 x 32in Provenance: Stendahl Galleries, Los Angeles, California.Josephine P. Everett Collection, Pasadena Art Institute, Pasadena, California.Sale, Sotheby Parke Bernet, Los Angeles, Fine 19th and 20th Century American and European Paintings, March 17, 1980, lot 362.Maxwell Galleries, San Francisco, California.Justin Dart, Monterey, California.William A. Karges Fine Art, Carmel, California.Acquired by the present owner from the above.ExhibitedLos Angeles, Stendahl Galleries, Exhibition of Paintings by Armin Hansen, April 1923.Los Angeles, Stendahl Galleries, Oil Paintings, Water Colors and Etchings by Armin Hansen, A.N.A., April - May 1930.Monterey, Del Monte Art Gallery, Exhibition of Paintings by Armin Hansen, A.N.A., June - July 1930.Oakland, The Oakland Museum, Impressionism: California View 1890-1930, September 1981 - May 1982.Monterey, Monterey Peninsula Museum of Art, Armin Hansen: A Centennial Salute, October 11 - November 30, 1986.Scottsdale, Fleischer Museum, Selections from the Irvine Museum Exhibition, March 1 - May 31, 1993.Oakland, The Oakland Museum, Selections from the Irvine Museum Exhibition, November 13, 1993 – February 20, 1994.Irvine, The Irvine Museum, California Impressionists: A presentation of the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, organized by the Georgia Museum of Art and The Irvine Museum, traveling exhibition, July 1996 – January 1998.Irvine, The Irvine Museum, Selections from The Irvine Museum, October 6, 2009 – February 13, 2010.Irvine, The Irvine Museum, California Impressionism: Selections from the Irvine Museum, September 28, 2013 – January 9, 2014.Literature: J. Stern, Selections from the Irvine Museum, Irvine, 1992, p. 86, illustrated full page color.W.H. Gerdts, All Things Bright & Beautiful, California Paintings from The Irvine Museum, Irvine, 1998, p. 83, p. 135, plate 50, illustrated full page color.J. Stern, Masters of Light, Plein Air Painting in California 1890-1930, Irvine, 2002, p. 62, illustrated in color.J. Stern, Selections from the Irvine Museum, Irvine, 2009 (reprise of the 1992 exhibition of the same name), p. 141, illustrated full page color.S. A. Shields, Armin Hansen, The Artful Voyage, Pasadena Museum of California Art, 2015, pp. 172-173, illustrated full page color.At the mere age of six, Armin Carl Hansen, the son of acclaimed Western painter and illustrator, Herman Hansen, knew that he too wanted to "draw things."1 Though he may not have known the proper term 'artist' at the time, Hansen would in fact grow to become one of Northern California's most gifted Impressionists, the leading maritime painter throughout the Monterey region and a founder of the Monterey History and Art Association. Born in San Francisco in 1886, Hansen gained his first unofficial art instruction and disciplined work ethic from his father, through daily assigned painting or illustrating tasks. 2 He later pursued formal training at the Mark Hopkins Institute in 1903, until it was destroyed in the 1906 earthquake. Hansen embarked to Germany where, after a painting of seagulls on a row of housetops by Carlos Grethe resonated with Hansen's coastal roots, he spent two years under Grethe's tutelage at the Royal Academy in Stuttgart. After which, Hansen set up a small studio in Nieuwpoort, immersed in maritime culture, and financially supporting himself by working on a North Sea trawler and painting in his spare time. 3 Hansen returned to California in 1912, initially splitting his time between studios in San Francisco and the Monterey Peninsula before finally settling in Monterey, where he evolved into one of the most distinguished and influential artists in the Monterey art colony. In contrast to traditional European Impressionists' softer color palettes and chromaticism, Hansen was exceptional in his use of bold strokes of color, embracing motion with a new sense of dynamism. A 1929 Los Angeles Times review praised Hansen as bringing a "welcome dash of speed and color" to the art scene.4 Further distinguishing Hansen from his Californian contemporaries was his subject matter – where the majority of Southern Californian Impressionists focused on tranquil landscapes and avoided labor scenes – Hansen shone a spotlight on the daily laborious struggle of fisherman and the sea. Hansen was an innate storyteller and the narratives of his paintings are easy to quickly comprehend. His portrayals of the sea and humanity's interaction with it were virile and vigorous, simultaneously communicating the power of nature and human fortitude. 5 In Making Port, Hansen evokes dramatic tension through a dark and neutral toned color palette, while the asymmetrical composition and his tremendous aptitude applying broad swaths of paint to represent the sea's fury further activates the scene. 6 By compacting the ships' efforts to determinedly press forward against the white-capped waves into a sole corner of the canvas, Hansen succinctly captures how seemingly small and perilous their plight is while encompassed by the vast sea.Perhaps most impressive is Hansen's ability to reduce his compositions to their essentials. Noted art critic Anthony Anderson wrote often of Hansen's skill, which is expressly visible in Making Port, "We never dreamt elimination could go so far. There is nothing in the best of his pictures – absolutely nothing – that suggests unnecessary detail. Can you discover a single stroke of the brush in any one of these that you would wish eliminated? A few broad planes of color, and there you have the picture."7 1 J. F. Hernandez, Armin Hansen, The Jane and Justin Dart Collection, Monterey Peninsula Museum of Art, California, 1993, p. 8.2 S. A. Shields, Armin Hansen, The Artful Voyage, Pasadena Museum of California Art, California, 2015, p. 59.3 Ibid, p.17.4 Ibid, p. 31.5 Ibid, p. 29.6 J. Stern, Masters of Light, Plein Air Painting in California 1890-1930, Irvine, California, 2002, p. 63.7 S. A. Shields, Armin Hansen, The Artful Voyage, Pasadena Museum of California Art, California, 2015, p. 169.
Armin Carl Hansen NA (1886 - 1957 Monterey, CA) "Monterey Fishermen", 1922 Drypoint etching on paper under glass Signed in graphite in the margin lower right: Armin Carl Hansen, titled in graphite in the margin lower left, signed and dated in the plate lower center Plate: 2.5" H x 3.5" W
