Paintings & Drawings
American Impressionism, modern and contemporary works, plein air landscapes, and important regional artists — expertly evaluated for a global collector base.
Our paintings specialty handles an exceptional range of works from American Impressionism and plein air landscapes to Abstract Expressionism, contemporary art, and important regional artists. We regularly achieve strong results for nationally recognized and significant regional painters.
Our team has deep expertise in attribution, provenance research, and market analysis — ensuring every consignment is properly identified and presented to the right buyer base.
Specialty Focus: American Impressionism
American Impressionism remains one of the most sought-after collecting categories, with luminous works by masters like Edward Henry Potthast, Hayley Lever, Guy Wiggins, and Robert Bruce Crane commanding strong results at auction.
Our team has extensive experience evaluating and marketing works from this pivotal period in American art history.
Collecting Categories
What We Handle
American Impressionism
Luminous works by masters including Edward Henry Potthast, Hayley Lever, Guy Wiggins, and Robert Bruce Crane.
Landscape & Figurative
Traditional and representational works by Aldro T. Hibbard, Emile Gruppe, Anthony Thieme, Robert Wood, and others.
Contemporary & Modern Art
Vibrant works by Itzchak Tarkay, LeRoy Neiman, Hunt Slonem, Nicola Simbari, and leading contemporary voices.
Works on Paper & Drawings
Watercolors, pastels, and drawings by Adolf Dehn, Dong Kingman, Luigi Lucioni, and Benton Murdoch Spruance.
Plein Air & Regional
Outdoor paintings capturing light and atmosphere by Louisa McElwain, Clyde Aspevig, Chauncey Ryder, and Carl Sammons.
Abstract & Expressionist
Bold, gestural works by George Morrison, Paul Jenkins, Hans Hofmann, Franz Kline, and other Abstract Expressionists.
Portraits & Still Life
Figure studies and still lifes by Martha Walter, Abram Krol, Raphael Soyer, Käthe Kollwitz, and others.
Minnesota Artists & Regional
Important Minnesota and regional artists including George Morrison, Clement Haupers, John Fery, Malcolm T. Liepke, and Wanda Gág.
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Other Specialties
SebastianCharles Auctions runs thirteen collecting departments from our Edina, Minnesota gallery, and each one is led by a specialist who handles that material every week. Explore the other specialties below, or send us photos for a free auction estimate.