Nineteenth Century Art Twentieth Century Art
2399 N Sierra Hwy. Bishop CA 93514 760-872-1524
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The original gallery building was built by early California Art Club artist Robert Clunie in 1945, serving as his studio and residence until 1984. Richard Coons, a self-taught landscape painter, purchased the property in 1985 and made it his stuido.
We specialize in high-quality original oil paintings of Sierra mountainscapes and Southwestern desert scenes by resident artists who live in the remote places they paint. Their works decorate some of the most beautiful homes and corporate offices in the world. We are always open by advance appointment. by calling 760-872-1524.
Robert Clunie Plein Air Painter of the Sierra by Richard Coons: 93 color plates, 317 total plates, 10.2"x10.8" 295 pages, cloth/hardcover.
REGULAR $85 / ON SALE $55
Call 760-872-1524 to order or email Coons Gallery.
Taboose Pass, Sierra Nevada, Robert Clunie (1895-1984) 20x24 oil/canvas, hand-carved frame by Clunie. From private collection.
From Los Angeles: (Approximately 265 miles one-way) Take SR-14 north to 395 (Sierra Hwy.). Follow 395 north to Bishop. Continue north on 395 past the junction with Hwy 6. We are located at 2399 N Sierra Hwy., across from Chevron, next door to World-Famous Mahogany Smoked Meats.
From San Francisco: Summer(Memorial Day to winter closure): East to Manteca and Hwy 120 (to Yosemite). Continue east through Yosemite National Park, over Tioga Pass, to Hwy. 395 in Lee Vining. Turn right and drive about 65 miles to Bishop. We are located on the left side of the highway across from Chevron. Carson and Sonora Passes are other options (Sonora is closed in winter).
Winter:I-50 East (top off with gas in Placerville) to Myers (just south of South Lake Tahoe). Turn right at Hwy. 89 and drive south over Luther Pass to the junction of 88/89. Turn left towards Minden/Gardnerville. Stay left on 88 at Woodfords. Continue on 88 north to Centerville and turn right on Centerville Road (turns into 756/Dresslerville Road). Follow Dresslerville as it curves through rural neighborhoods to Hwy. 395. Turn right (south) on Hwy. 395 through Topaz, Coleville, Walker, Birdgeport, Lee Vining. It is approximately 65 miles from Lee Vining to Bishop (320 miles one-way from the Bay Area). Carson Pass is an optional winter route (call CalTrams for closures).
Alternate winter route:I-80 to Reno. South on 395 to Bishop. Check winter road conditions prior to traveling by calling CalTrans 800-427-7623 or online. Carry chains and know how to use them. Also carry extra food, clothing, water, matches and/or small stove. Let someone know your travel plans, route and projected arrival time.