William Schimmel Jr Original Painting “Passage of the Dolphin” 1987 30x40 For Sale

William Schimmel Jr Passage of the Dolphin Original Signed Framed Painting 30x40Offered for sale is a striking original painting titled “Passage of the Dolphin” (1987) by American artist William Schimmel Jr.This large and visually captivating work measures 30 x 40 inches and features Schimmel’s signature dreamlike imagery combining marine life and cosmic space themes. A pod of dolphins moves through a surreal celestial landscape filled with stars and planetary bodies, creating a mystical scene that blends ocean and universe.The painting is signed “Schimmel” in the lower right corner and the reverse of the canvas is inscribed by the artist:“Passage of the Dolphin”
30” x 40”
William Schimmel Jr. © 1987
SD 2287About the Artist – William Schimmel Jr.William Schimmel Jr. is known for his surreal marine and cosmic imagery, particularly works featuring dolphins and celestial environments. His paintings and prints gained popularity during the 1980s metaphysical and New Age art movement, where themes of nature, space, and spiritual symbolism were widely collected.Schimmel’s work was widely distributed through gallery editions and international print markets, including strong collector interest in Japan, where dolphin imagery and mystical marine themes were especially popular during the late 1980s and 1990s. As a result, many of his prints and posters circulated internationally, while large original paintings such as this example are significantly less common on the market.The painting presents beautifully overall. There are minor surface marks and light wear consistent with age, visible in close inspection, but nothing that detracts from the striking visual impact of the work. See photo of tiny puncture marks and one light rub mark. The frame shows some cosmetic wear from handling.Please review all photos carefully as they form part of the description.