Here he uses a compelling colour scheme that is decidedly atypical for a western scene. Coupled with his expert use of light and shade and a beautifully realized group of interesting character types, Bomberger delivers an exceptional piece that grabs the viewer and doesn't let go.
My Bruce Bomberger Flickr set.
that is a WOW!
ReplyDeletewow. amazing works. love looking at the old school illustrators. they paved the way for us to follow.
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he was my grandfather :)
ReplyDeleteTrying to locate descendants of Bruce Bomberger for Modesto Symphony Orchestra. Bruce played in the symphony when he was a young man. mareehawkins@comcast.net
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ReplyDeleteif you'd like to tell me more about your grandfather contact me at leifpeng[at]gmail[dot]com - I'd love to learn all about his career. :^)
I've located an old family photograph which is in good condition with exception of full i.d. of photographer and a date. Was your grandfather, Bruce Bomberger, partners with another photographer, ___ & Bomberger, with offices at 91 water st., newburgh, ny? If so, do you know around what time period? We are trying to establish a period during which the pix may have been taken. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteSorry Denise; this Bruce Bomberger was an illustrator, not a photographer - and he lived in California.
ReplyDeleteI am very fond of an old poster sized print I have called "Concentration" by Bruce Bomberger (Serendipity Gallery, Cali). I love it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the mini-bio's of these great artists! At a thrift store, I found a signed lithograph of a wonderfully quirky French rue by Mr. Bomberger. At first, I mistook it for a contemporary "street art" piece and was quite surprised at its vintage. Cheers!
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ReplyDeleteDenise Carrera is incorrect. Bruce Bomberger did work out of New York. His NY agent was Helen Wohlberg. She was succeeded by Libby Ford who, as I have heard, is still in the business. The last known phone number for that agency was 212-644-2028. I have a Western piece from his NY porfolio and on the back is a sticker of his agent Helen Wohlberg. I also have an original Western artwork, and an original Marlboro Man of Marlboro Country ad that was done by him. Circa 1960 is the best I can do but I never asked Libby that question I was confirming the validity of the Portfolio piece and that Wohlberg was in fact his agent. And what I have said is confirmed, not a guess. Please contact me. tedandderby@hotmail.com
The information that Lief Peng gave
ReplyDeleteDenise Carrera is incorrect. Bruce Bomberger did work out of New York. His NY agent was Helen Wohlberg. She was succeeded by Libby Ford who, as I have heard, is still in the business. The last known phone number for that agency was 212-644-2028. I have a Western piece from his NY porfolio and on the back is a sticker of his agent Helen Wohlberg. I also have an original Western artwork, and an original Marlboro Man of Marlboro Country ad that was done by him. Circa 1960 is the best I can do but I never asked Libby that question I was confirming the validity of the Portfolio piece and that Wohlberg was in fact his agent. And what I have said is confirmed, not a guess. Please contact me. tedandderby@hotmail.com
I have a "Chuckwagon" lithograph of the Marlboro man and signed by Bruce-I bought it at an art auction about 1980. Could this be the artist Bruce Bomberger? How do I know the value of this lithograph
DeleteI have an original painting done for a book cover and I would like to know its value. Thank You
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ReplyDeleteMy husband has a framed, signed and numbered lithograph 75 of 225 of a Parisian Street Scene. It has a policeman talking with an older woman with flyers in French on rounded kiosk. There is a nun on bike in left background. What is the original title? Is there any way to get a COA?
ReplyDeleteMy husband has a framed, signed and numbered lithograph 75 of 225 of a Parisian Street Scene. It has a policeman talking with an older woman with flyers in French on rounded kiosk. There is a nun on bike in left background. What is the original title? Is there any way to get a COA?
ReplyDeleteHello, I recently came upon a Keep California Golden poster at a small run down antique shop somewhere by Rohnert Park, CA. I have it hanging up in my house and noticed the signature as Bruce Bomberger in the corner. I have had trouble finding any other on the internet just like it except at the Oakland Museum of California :
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Would anyone happen to know the value, if any of this poster?