Untitled 1920-2003

Artist:
Girldine Fallon Merrill (1920–2003)

Medium / Dimensions:
Mixed Media on Canvas, framed approx. 24 × 30 in

Style / Subject:
Naïve Art / Folk Art; Dreamlike village, community life, memory and ritual

Provenance / Legacy:
Internationally recognized California primitive artist known for joyful, narrative driven works created later in life. Her paintings celebrate imagination, tradition, and the poetry of everyday life.

Description:
A richly detailed village scene suspended between dream and memory. Figures gather, a vintage car arrives, and quiet stories unfold behind lace draped windows. Warm, earthy tones and hand drawn textures evoke nostalgia, community, and seasonal change. The textured surface and ornate gold frame elevate the work into a compelling collector’s piece.

Lot: 6

Estimate: $300,000