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A Collection of Harriet Gene Roudebush Artwork & Etchings - 33 Total

This is sold as one lot, and there are a total of 33 works in this collection. The family wants this collection to stay toether and there are to many to list and show them all. 

Harriet Gene Roudebush, watercolorist and etcher, was born to Harriet and Daniel Roudebush in Portland, Oregon on July 26, 1908. The family moved to Sacramento, California in 1916 and then to Oakland where she studied at the California College of Arts and Crafts in 1925. She then studied for four years at the California School of Fine Arts on scholarship. In the 1930 U.S. Census, she was living with her mother in the city of Eden in Alameda County, California.In the 1930s and 1940s, Roudebush was known for her etchings of the San Francisco Bay area which were sold in tourist shops and art galleries along San Francisco’s Fisherman's Wharf. She exhibited with the San Francisco Society of Women Artists in 1931, Galerie des Beaux arts in San Francisco between 1930 and 1933, Worden's Gallery in San Francisco between 1932 and 1942, the Sausalito Trade Fair in 1952, and various San Francisco Art Fairs between 1957 and 1969. Solo exhibitions of her work were mounted in 1975 at the Carmel Foundation and Monterey Library. Pacific Grove in 1994. Her works are held in St. Mary's College in Moraga.In the 1940 U.S. Census, she is listed as the wife of the dance instructor Sony Chang and they resided in San Francisco, California. They moved to Sausalito in 1950 and then to Pacific Grove in 1972 where he died in 1974. Harriet moved to Camel, California and resumed using her maiden name.Harriet Roudebush died on January 2, 1998 in Carmel, Monterey County, California.

Here we detailed 9 for you...

Listing 1

Vintage San Francisco Chinatown Pagoda Etching Signed Artist Print

This etching depicts a traditional Chinese pagoda structure alongside Western architecture, capturing the cultural intersection of San Francisco's Chinatown district. The piece shows detailed linework characteristic of traditional etching techniques, with a pagoda tower prominently featured against urban buildings. The composition demonstrates the artist's skill in architectural rendering and cultural documentation of the historic neighborhood. Created during the mid-20th century when artists frequently documented San Francisco's diverse architectural heritage. This piece is part of a larger collection of similar themed works. Materials: Etching on paper, matted and framed

Listing 2

Mid-Century San Francisco Flower Market Street Scene Etching Print

This etching captures a bustling street scene featuring a flower vendor's stall beneath umbrellas, with urban architecture forming the backdrop. The composition shows pedestrians and detailed architectural elements typical of San Francisco's commercial districts. The artist employed traditional etching techniques to create depth and texture, particularly in the rendering of the flower displays and street activity. The piece represents documentation of daily life in mid-20th century San Francisco's merchant areas and is among several similar works in the collection. Materials: Etching on paper, matted and framed

Listing 3

Auction Title: Vintage Chinese Temple Architecture Etching San Francisco Artist

This etching presents a detailed architectural study of traditional Chinese temple construction, featuring characteristic curved rooflines and ornate decorative elements. The composition emphasizes the building's multi-tiered structure and intricate architectural details through precise line work. The piece reflects the artist's interest in documenting Chinese architectural influence in American urban settings. Created during a period when such cultural architectural studies were popular among printmakers. Materials: Etching on paper, matted and framed

Listing 4

Auction Title: San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Harbor Scene Vintage Etching Print

This etching depicts a maritime scene featuring fishing boats and harbor activity with traditional San Francisco architecture in the background. The composition captures the working waterfront atmosphere with detailed rendering of vessels, rigging, and waterfront buildings. The artist skillfully used etching techniques to convey the texture of water and the industrial character of the harbor area. The piece documents San Francisco's maritime heritage during the mid-20th century. Materials: Etching on paper, matted and framed

Listing 5

California Mission Style Building Etching Vintage Artist Signed

This etching showcases Spanish Colonial Revival architecture with characteristic arched openings and tile roofing, representing California's mission architectural tradition. The composition features detailed architectural elements rendered through traditional etching techniques, emphasizing the building's structural and decorative components. The piece reflects the artist's documentation of California's distinctive architectural heritage. Created during an era when mission-style architecture was frequently depicted in regional artwork. Materials: Etching on paper, matted and framed

Listing 6

Golden Gate Bridge View Etching Mid-Century San Francisco Print

This etching presents a distinctive perspective of the Golden Gate Bridge viewed from an elevated city vantage point, with residential architecture in the foreground. The composition captures the iconic bridge spanning the bay while incorporating the urban landscape through detailed architectural rendering. The artist employed etching techniques to create atmospheric depth and structural definition. The piece represents classic San Francisco iconography from the mid-20th century printmaking tradition and is one of multiple San Francisco-themed works in the broader collection. Materials: Etching on paper, matted and framed

Listing 7

Vintage Chinese Pagoda Temple Etching San Francisco Architecture

This etching features an ornate multi-story pagoda structure with traditional Chinese architectural elements including curved rooflines and decorative details. The composition demonstrates the artist's attention to architectural precision and cultural documentation through detailed line work. The piece captures the distinctive character of Chinese religious architecture within an American urban context. Created during a period when such cross-cultural architectural studies were prevalent in printmaking. Materials: Etching on paper, matted and framed

Listing 8

San Francisco Russian Hill Cityscape Etching Vintage Artist Print

This etching captures a hillside view of San Francisco's residential architecture with the bay visible in the background, characteristic of the city's elevated neighborhoods. The composition features detailed rendering of period buildings and urban landscape through traditional etching techniques. The artist skillfully portrayed the city's distinctive topography and architectural character. The piece documents San Francisco's residential areas during the mid-20th century artistic documentation period. Materials: Etching on paper, matted and framed

Listing 9

Telegraph Hill San Francisco View Etching Mid-Century Urban Scene

This etching presents a panoramic view from Telegraph Hill showing the city's characteristic architecture and bay setting. The composition captures the sweeping urban landscape with detailed architectural rendering and atmospheric perspective through traditional etching techniques. The artist documented one of San Francisco's most iconic viewpoints with careful attention to both architectural and topographical elements. The piece represents classic San Francisco vista documentation from the printmaking tradition. Materials: Etching on paper, matted and framed