Robert Schaar Limited Editions & Originals

Universally celebrated for his fluid, energetic brushwork, vibrant color palette, and masterful capture of movement, California-born artist Robert Schaar (1927–2022) was a prominent figure in contemporary American Impressionism. Raised in Pasadena, California, Schaar studied fine art and illustration at the prestigious ArtCenter College of Design. Before dedicating himself full-time to gallery easel painting, Schaar established a distinguished career as an illustrator and official artist for the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Space Program, and the NASA Fine Art Program, recording historic launch events and military aviation history. Transitioning into fine art, Schaar developed a signature aesthetic he described as "expressive impressionism," combining loose, gestural knife work with bold color blocking and crisp structural draftsmanship. His most celebrated subjects include kinetic thoroughbred horse racing scenes at Santa Anita and Saratoga, prestigious golf championships, regattas, European street cafés, and sun-drenched coastal vistas. Working in rich oils on canvas, multi-pass serigraphy, and hand-embellished canvas prints, his painting technique pair thick impasto strokes with brilliant light highlights. Herndon Fine Art specializes in acquiring and evaluating original Robert Schaar oil paintings, hand-signed limited edition serigraphs, and hand-embellished canvas prints. Every piece in our gallery inventory undergoes thorough condition inspection to verify canvas stability, paint glaze retention, and signature authenticity.

Represented in prestigious institutional and private collections—including the Smithsonian Institution, the NASA Fine Art Collection, the National Air and Space Museum, the Pentagon, and the Kentucky Derby Museum—Robert Schaar artwork holds an honored, highly sought-after position in global sporting and impressionist art markets. Featuring celebrated catalog classics and sought-after estate works—including In the Stretch, Paddock Warmup, Southern California Sunset, Pebble Beach, Sailing the Bay, and The Grand Prix—his published hand-signed serigraphs and original canvases command steady, resilient demand on the secondary market. Created in authorized collaboration with premier fine art publishing partners, his limited edition serigraphs and canvas giclées feature extensive hand-embellishment and multi-color screenprinting processes that preserve the razor-sharp color transitions, rich matte surfaces, and energetic speed lines of his studio masterworks. Sourcing directly through established private estates and trusted seller partnerships (RH), we provide serious collectors access to lifetime hand-signed graphics, rare Artist Proofs (APs), hand-embellished canvas editions, and archival-framed works with verified provenance.

Evaluating Robert Schaar limited edition serigraphs, hand-embellished canvas prints, and original oil paintings on the secondary market requires precise technical verification of pencil or paint hand-signatures ("Robert Schaar" or "Schaar"), edition hand-numbering, publisher blind stamps, and official gallery Certificates of Authenticity (COAs). Because Schaar’s impressionist compositions depend on vibrant color contrast, thick knife-applied impasto, and clean unprinted paper margins, inspecting paper and canvas unframed for margin foxing, mat acid staining, paint scuffs, varnish yellowing, or UV color fading across bright highlight fields is essential to confirming market value. Herndon Fine Art assists collectors in verifying original publisher documentation, examining canvas and paper preservation, and ensuring long-term conservation framing. We deliver clear, transparent guidance to ensure every fine art acquisition is documented and secure.

Whether you are looking to acquire a specific Robert Schaar thoroughbred racing serigraph (In the Stretch, Paddock Warmup) or original oil painting, add a rare hand-embellished canvas edition to your collection, or discuss options for consigning an authenticated piece, Herndon Fine Art provides personal, experienced guidance. Browse our active available inventory below or contact our gallery directly by phone to discuss private sales, estate acquisitions, and current market valuations.

Robert Schaar Fine Art

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