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b. 1926 - d. 2011

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  • Watercolor, Kenneth Potter
    May. 17, 2024

    Watercolor, Kenneth Potter

    Est: $300 - $500

    Kenneth Potter (American, 1926-2011), "Skyline From Strawberry," watercolor, signed lower left, titled and signed verso, sight: 21.5"h x 29"w, overall (with frame): 33.5"h x 41.5"w

    Clars Auctions
  • Watercolor, Kenneth Potter
    Apr. 19, 2024

    Watercolor, Kenneth Potter

    Est: $500 - $700

    Kenneth Potter (American, 1926-2011), "Skyline From Strawberry," watercolor, signed lower left, titled and signed verso, sight: 21.5"h x 29"w, overall (with frame): 33.5"h x 41.5"w

    Clars Auctions
  • Kenneth George Potter (1926-2011) USA, Watercolor
    Mar. 23, 2024

    Kenneth George Potter (1926-2011) USA, Watercolor

    Est: $100 - $200

    Kenneth George Potter (1926-2011) American, Watercolor. 'Pleasanton Railroad Station' Original Watercolor. Signed and dated 1975. Exhibited: Artfesmual Labels on the back. Overall Size: 34 x 43 1/2 in. Sight Size: 21 x 29 in. #1417 . Kenneth Potter is known for Modernist-leaning landscape-structures, mural. Ken Potter is a third generation Californian. He grew up in Northern California during the Depression and began drawing regularly at an early age. While living in Sacramento, he received art instruction through a WPA. sponsored program. As a teenager, he visited the 1939 World's Fair art exhibit in San Francisco where he viewed works by many of the world's greatest artists. He was particularly excited about modern works, especially the French modernists. When America entered World War II, Potter was well prepared. He had been in an Explorer Sea Scout program as a youth and in the R.O.T.C. as a teenager. As a United States Marine, he moved right into a position providing security for admirals and chiefs of staff. He later saw action as a combat machine gunner. He manned 20 and 40 mm anti-aircraft weapons on battleships engaged in daily combat off the coast of Japan. He spent his free moments sketching portraits of his fellow shipmates; marines and sailors. Many of these sketches were sent home to their loved ones. After the war, he visited New York and Chicago before returning to San Francisco. Upon his return, he studied art on the G.I. Bill with Carl Beetz, Hamilton Wolf and Richard Stevens. Both Wolf and Stevens taught geometric abstractionist ideas in art. In addition, his interest in the watercolor medium was heightened after attending presentations by Millard Sheets and Dong Kingman. Potter was painting expert watercolors by this time but felt he wanted additional instruction. He traveled to France and Italy and studied painting with famed Cubist Jean Metzinger. He attended less formal classes with Fernand Leger and Albert Gleizes. In Italy, he received instruction in fresco painting and printmaking. By the early 1950s, he presented one-man shows in Paris, San Francisco and Rio de Janeiro and contributed works to groups shows in New York and California. For a brief time, he lived in New York and Brazil and eventually returned to San Francisco. He settled into a flat in North Beach, which was the West Coast center for artists, poets, jazz musicians and philosophers, and began to paint. He painted watercolors daily, visiting the waterfront and Embarcadero where he produced depictions of ships, cranes and industrial objects. When they decided to tear down the old produce district, he did a series of paintings which are masterful works of art and serve as valuable historical documents. He has primarily worked with transparent watercolors and is known for his ability to manipulate large areas of flowing paint into bold compositions with expert design. His art often shows the influence of cubism and divisionist modern art ideas, but true to all innovative artists, his personal style dominates his work. Location N

    Sarasota Estate Auction
  • Kenneth George Potter (1926-2011), View of San Francisco with Golden Gate Bridge, Watercolor on paper, Image/Sheet: 22" H x 30.75" W
    Jan. 23, 2024

    Kenneth George Potter (1926-2011), View of San Francisco with Golden Gate Bridge, Watercolor on paper, Image/Sheet: 22" H x 30.75" W

    Est: $500 - $700

    Kenneth George Potter (1926-2011) View of San Francisco with Golden Gate Bridge Watercolor on paper Signed lower left: G.K. Potter AWS

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • Kenneth George Potter (1926-2011) American
    May. 20, 2023

    Kenneth George Potter (1926-2011) American

    Est: $400 - $800

    Kenneth George Potter (1926-2011) American. Stylized painting on board of two laborers and an animal-drawn cart, working at a church site with crucifixion in the background. Provenance: Dr. Fred Howe San Francisco. California Modernist and muralist. Potter studied with Metzinger and Leger and Gleizesatter. His first studies in California in a WPA program. He had one man shows in Paris, San Francisco and Rio de Janeiro. Overall Size: 33 1/2 x 28 7/8 in. Sight Size: 21 1/2 x 17 in. #1274

    Sarasota Estate Auction
  • Kenneth George "Ken" Potter (1926-2011) Amer, W/C
    Dec. 11, 2021

    Kenneth George "Ken" Potter (1926-2011) Amer, W/C

    Est: $200 - $400

    Watercolor by Kenneth "Ken" George Potter (1926-2011). It is signed in the lower right. Potter studied art on the G. I. Bill with Carl Beetz, Hamilton Wolf, and Richard Stevens. He traveled to France and Italy and studied painting with famed Cubist Jean Metzinger. He presented one-man shows in Paris, San Francisco and Rio de Janeiro and contributed works to groups shows in New York and California. Overall size: 43 x 33 in. Sight size: 40 x 29 1/2 in.

    Sarasota Estate Auction
  • Watercolor, Kenneth Potter
    Aug. 11, 2018

    Watercolor, Kenneth Potter

    Est: $300 - $500

    Kenneth Potter (American, 1926-2011), Snowfall on a Church, watercolor, signed lower left, overall (with frame): 31.25"h x 24.75"w

    Clars Auctions
  • Watercolors by Kenneth George Potter
    Aug. 11, 2018

    Watercolors by Kenneth George Potter

    Est: $300 - $500

    (lot of 2) Kenneth George Potter (American, 1926-2011), Dock Scene with Ships and Street Scene with Figures in Corridor, watercolors, each signed lower right, sights: 23.5"h x 17.5"w, overalls (with frames): 31"h x 25.25"w

    Clars Auctions
  • Watercolors by Kenneth George Potter
    Jul. 15, 2018

    Watercolors by Kenneth George Potter

    Est: $600 - $900

    (lot of 2) Kenneth George Potter (American, 1926-2011), Dock Scene with Ships and Street Scene with Figures in Corridor, watercolors, each signed lower right, sights: 23.5"h x 17.5"w, overalls (with frames): 31"h x 25.25"w

    Clars Auctions
  • Original 1960s Sausalito California Art Festival Poster
    Feb. 13, 2018

    Original 1960s Sausalito California Art Festival Poster

    Est: $100 - $400

    Artist: Potter, Ken 1926 - 2011. Title: Sausalito Art Festival. Technique: Offset ca. 1965. Size: 22 x 16.9 in. (56 x 43 cm). Printer: no information. Condition details: (A-) on linen, minor staining in the margins, poster a little loose from linen in the outer bottom margin. Estimate: 400. Starting Bid: 100

    PosterConnection Inc.
  • Kenneth George Potter (American, 1926-2011) Palace of s, San Fr
    Sep. 25, 2016

    Kenneth George Potter (American, 1926-2011) Palace of s, San Fr

    Est: $700 - $900

    Kenneth George Potter (American, 1926-2011) Palace of s, San Francisco 24 x 18in

    Bonhams
  • Kenneth George Potter, Village Scene
    Apr. 14, 2013

    Kenneth George Potter, Village Scene

    Est: $400 - $600

    Kenneth George Potter (California, 1926-2011), Village Scene, signed lower right, overall: 20"h x 23.25"w

    Clars Auctions
  • Kenneth George Potter (American, 1926-2011)
    Feb. 24, 2013

    Kenneth George Potter (American, 1926-2011)

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco signed 'GK Potter' (lower right) watercolor on paperboard 24 x 18in

    Bonhams
  • Kenneth George Potter (American, 1926-2011)
    Feb. 17, 2013

    Kenneth George Potter (American, 1926-2011)

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco signed 'GK Potter' (lower right) watercolor on paperboard 24 x 18in

    Bonhams
  • Kenneth George Potter (American, 1926-2011)
    Feb. 10, 2013

    Kenneth George Potter (American, 1926-2011)

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco signed 'GK Potter' (lower right) watercolor on paperboard 24 x 18in

    Bonhams
  • Kenneth George Potter (American, born 1926) Santa Barbara mission, 1958; Mission San Fernando Rey de España (2) first 30 x 21 3/4in; second 17 3/4 x 14 3/4in
    Mar. 21, 2010

    Kenneth George Potter (American, born 1926) Santa Barbara mission, 1958; Mission San Fernando Rey de España (2) first 30 x 21 3/4in; second 17 3/4 x 14 3/4in

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Santa Barbara mission, 1958; Mission San Fernando Rey de España (2) first signed 'G K Potter' (lower left) and signed, titled and inscribed 'Santa Barbara Mission / original watercolor by / G. Kenneth Potter / painted Christmas Day 1958 (on the backing board); second signed G K Potter' (lower left) and signed, titled and inscribed 'San Fernando Rey de España / California Mission / original watercolor by / G. Kenneth Potter' (on the backing board) each watercolor on paper first 30 x 21 3/4in; second 17 3/4 x 14 3/4in

    Bonhams
  • Kenneth George Potter (American, born 1926) Freight Car in San Francisco sight 21 1/2 x 29 1/2in
    Feb. 08, 2010

    Kenneth George Potter (American, born 1926) Freight Car in San Francisco sight 21 1/2 x 29 1/2in

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Freight Car in San Francisco signed 'Ken Potter' (lower right) pencil and watercolor on paper sight 21 1/2 x 29 1/2in

    Bonhams
  • Kenneth George Potter (American, born 1926) Freight Car in San Francisco sight 21 1/2 x 29 1/2in
    Feb. 07, 2010

    Kenneth George Potter (American, born 1926) Freight Car in San Francisco sight 21 1/2 x 29 1/2in

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Freight Car in San Francisco signed 'Ken Potter' (lower right) pencil and watercolor on paper sight 21 1/2 x 29 1/2in

    Bonhams
  • Ken Potter (1926-* San Francisco, CA)
    Oct. 13, 2009

    Ken Potter (1926-* San Francisco, CA)

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    boats in a harbor, signed lower right: K. Potter, titled and dated verso: 1961, watercolor on paper under glass

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • Ken Potter (1926-* San Francisco, CA)
    Jul. 28, 2009

    Ken Potter (1926-* San Francisco, CA)

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Titled: 'Mission San Juan Bautista", signed lower left: Ken Potter, signed again, titled and dated verso: March 21, 1968, watercolor on paper under glass

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • Kenneth George Potter (American, born 1926) China Camp, 1979 12 x 15in
    Feb. 22, 2009

    Kenneth George Potter (American, born 1926) China Camp, 1979 12 x 15in

    Est: -

    China Camp, 1979 signed 'G.K. Potter' (lower right) and titled and dated on a gallery label on the reverse watercolor on paper 12 x 15in

    Bonhams
  • Ken Potter (1926-* Bakersfield, CA) industrial
    Feb. 17, 2009

    Ken Potter (1926-* Bakersfield, CA) industrial

    Est: $2,500 - $3,500

    Ken Potter (1926-* Bakersfield, CA) industrial scene, signed lower right: Ken Potter, titled and dated verso: October 24, 1962, watercolor on paper under glass, sight size: 29'' x 21'' Case foundation driller sight size: 29'' H x 21'' W Visual: Generally good condition. Not examined out of the frame. watercolor on paper under glass

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • Kenneth George Potter (American, born 1926) China Camp, 1979 12 x 15in
    Nov. 24, 2008

    Kenneth George Potter (American, born 1926) China Camp, 1979 12 x 15in

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    China Camp, 1979 signed 'G.K. Potter' (lower right) and titled and dated on a gallery label on the reverse watercolor on paper 12 x 15in

    Bonhams
  • Kenneth George Potter (American, born 1926) Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco 24 x 18in
    Nov. 24, 2008

    Kenneth George Potter (American, born 1926) Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco 24 x 18in

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco signed 'GK Potter' (lower right) watercolor on paper on board 24 x 18in

    Bonhams
  • Kenneth George Potter (American, born 1926) China Camp, 1979 12 x 15in
    Nov. 23, 2008

    Kenneth George Potter (American, born 1926) China Camp, 1979 12 x 15in

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    China Camp, 1979 signed 'G.K. Potter' (lower right) and titled and dated on a gallery label on the reverse watercolor on paper 12 x 15in

    Bonhams
  • Ken Potter (1926-* San Francisco, CA): boats in a
    Oct. 21, 2008

    Ken Potter (1926-* San Francisco, CA): boats in a

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    Ken Potter (1926-* San Francisco, CA): boats in a harbor, signed lower right: K. Potter, titled and dated verso: 1961, watercolor on paper under glass, paper size: 22'' x 30''. Provenance: Private Collection, Long Beach, CA: paper size: 22 H x 30 W: Eureka Ferry

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • Ken G. Potter (1926-* California)
    Feb. 19, 2008

    Ken G. Potter (1926-* California)

    Est: $2,500 - $3,500

    Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco, signed lower right: Ken G. Potter, unframed watercolor on paper laid to artist's board, paper size: 24'' x 18'', est:$2500/3500

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • Ken G. Potter (1926-* California)
    Oct. 23, 2007

    Ken G. Potter (1926-* California)

    Est: $2,500 - $3,500

    San Francisco produce district, signed lower left: K.G. Potter, watercolor on paper under glass, sight size: 17.5'' x 23.25'', est:$2500/3500. Note: Paper size: 18 x 24 inches. Provenance: Private Collection, Hollywood, FL

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • Ken Potter (1926 - * San Francisco, CA)
    Feb. 17, 2004

    Ken Potter (1926 - * San Francisco, CA)

    Est: $3,000 - $4,000

    industrial/bridge - "Carquinez" s & dated l/r: Ken Potter 1958 w/c on/p under glass

    John Moran Auctioneers
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