George Dehoff

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George Dehoff was a California-based painter and artist whose work is often characterized as colorful, quirky, and influenced by historical and mythological themes.

Artistic Style and Themes
Dehoff’s work frequently features figures in Renaissance or 19th-century attire and often incorporates surreal or whimsical elements.

Common motifs include:
Historical & Fantasy Imagery: Portraits of women in historical clothing, birds (such as peacocks or phoenixes), and celestial themes (moons and planets).

Mediums: He worked primarily in ink on paper, casein, and acrylic on board.

Notable Titles:
-The Phoenix and the Roe
- God’s Cosmic Window (1984)
- The Cloak of the Night
- Tea Time
- Cruel Embroidery

Career and Legacy:
He lived and worked in Gridley, California, and his work was regularly exhibited in Northern California.

Galleries: He was a central figure at The Vagabond Rose (originally Santa Claus, Ltd.) in Chico, California. The gallery was actually renamed after one of his paintings by the owner, who maintains a significant collection of his work.

Recognition: His art has been received in major art hubs including San Francisco, Portland, and New York.
Auction History: His pieces continue to appear at auctions, particularly through California-based houses like Turner Auctions + Appraisals and Bonhams San Francisco.