Jon S. Oshanna (1895-1980) watercolor and graphite on heavy illustration board study, "Early Spanish Entry in California". Signed lower right. Handwritten lower margin,"Sketch for right panel in cocktail room of Hotel Sainte Claire- San Jose".,Size of Panel: 13" x 13". Dimensions of sketch: sight: 13" x 13" poster board: 19" x 19".The Hotel Sainte Claire is an integral part of the history of San Jose and remains to this day among the city's most recognized architectural landmarks. Secondly, the Sainte Claire was designed by the prominent San Francisco architectural firm of Weeks and Day, which also designed several of the great hotels in San Francisco, including the Mark Hopkins and St. Francis. Weeks and Day were well noted for both their school and hotel designs in California. Interior similarities exist between San Jose's Sainte Claire and the Mark Hopkins in San Francisco. Upon completion in 1925, it was called San Jose's "Million Dollar Hotel". It is on the National Register of Historic Places.Processing and shipping within the continental US $50 plus a 1.5% replacement cost insurance fee. Discounts given on combined lot shipping. Overall good condition, some staining and wear on corners of board. Please see photos.