Lot # 78 - Byron Birdsall Still Life Original Watercolor

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 14-Jul-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 21-Jul-2026 8:17:00 PM
Current bid:

$130.00

Highest bidder:

Sparky206

Auction has ended

Description :

A serene, light‑filled still life featuring a vase of soft pink tulips arranged with long, arching green leaves. The flowers sit on a draped table alongside a shallow dish of white eggs and a dark ceramic vessel, creating a balanced interplay of pale and deep tones. Behind the arrangement, a window filters gentle daylight, casting quiet shadows and giving the composition its signature calm, domestic atmosphere. Birdsall’s characteristic clarity and restraint are present here—clean edges, controlled color, and a contemplative simplicity that elevates everyday objects.

Artist Bio — Byron Birdsall (1937–2016)

Byron Birdsall was one of the Pacific Northwest’s most recognized watercolorists, celebrated especially in Alaska, where he spent much of his career. Born in Seattle, he worked as a teacher before becoming a full‑time artist, developing a style defined by clean washes, disciplined composition, and luminous light. Birdsall produced landscapes, florals, architectural scenes, and commemorative works, often capturing the quiet beauty of coastal towns, harbors, and natural environments.

His paintings are held in private and public collections throughout Alaska and Washington, and he was frequently commissioned for posters, public events, and civic projects. Birdsall’s work is known for its accessibility, clarity, and emotional warmth—qualities that made him a beloved regional artist for decades.


28.5 W x 37.5 Tall 


Auction History

Highest bidder is Sparky206

Date Bid User
21-Jul-2026 8:13:03 PM $130.00 Sparky206
21-Jul-2026 8:12:11 PM $116.00 Rex
21-Jul-2026 8:12:11 PM $111.00 Sparky206
21-Jul-2026 8:12:01 PM $100.00 Rex
21-Jul-2026 8:12:01 PM $99.00 Sparky206
21-Jul-2026 7:38:12 PM $82.00 Rex
21-Jul-2026 7:38:12 PM $81.00 Shearstar
20-Jul-2026 11:48:50 AM $51.00 Rex
20-Jul-2026 11:48:32 AM $50.00 1happyGrl
20-Jul-2026 11:48:32 AM $50.00 Rex
19-Jul-2026 9:21:26 PM $43.00 1happyGrl
19-Jul-2026 9:21:18 PM $41.00 Jace
19-Jul-2026 9:21:18 PM $40.00 1happyGrl
18-Jul-2026 3:32:49 PM $23.00 Jace
18-Jul-2026 3:32:49 PM $22.00 Reigndeer
15-Jul-2026 7:12:28 PM $16.00 Jace
14-Jul-2026 4:12:13 PM $13.00 SS
14-Jul-2026 4:12:03 PM $12.00 ADC
14-Jul-2026 4:12:03 PM $12.00 SS
14-Jul-2026 2:39:11 PM $11.00 ADC
14-Jul-2026 2:37:42 PM $9.00 Slm
14-Jul-2026 11:34:59 AM $5.00 ADC

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