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Saint Michael Angels Roman School 17/18th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Saint Michael the Archangel expels the rebellious angels from paradise (probably a preparatory sketch) Roman school, 17th/18th century Oil on canvas 99 x 73 cm Framed 119 x 94 ...
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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Landscape With Young Girls In A Garden
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Landscape WIth Young Girls In A Garden Signed lower left Chirinos. Ramon Chirinos Venezuelan was born in 1950. Painter and draftsman. He studied drawing and painting with Professor ...
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1880s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

Winter Water, Large Seascape of Point Lobos, Monterey, California Shore
Located in Beachwood, OH
Ferdinand Burgdorff (American, 1881-1975) Winter Water, c. 1930 Oil on masonite Signed lower left, titled verso 40 x 46 inches 43 x 49.25 inches, framed Written Verso: Along the Pac...
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1930s Landscape Paintings

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Oil

The 15th (The King s) Hussars: two chargers, one with an officer up, in a landsc
By Henry Calvert
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Henry Calvert (1798-1869) The 15th (The King's) Hussars: two chargers, one with an officer up, in a landscape, a camp beyond Oil on canvas Canvas Size - 32 x 36 in Framed Size - 37 x...
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19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Antique 19th century English Landscape of Children playing by a Lake or Loch
Located in Woodbury, CT
Edgar Longstaffe (1852–1933) Children Playing by a Lakeside landscape , oil on canvas, circa 1890 This serene and luminous landscape by Edgar Longstaffe, painted circa 1890, capture...
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1890s Victorian Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Devil - figurative, contemporary, dystopian, acrylic on paper
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This graphic painting by John Scott deals with images associated with the devil and war. Growing up in Windsor, Ontario, in the 1950s during the Cold War, John Scott experienced the...
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Mid Century La Prima Vera Portrait of Girl with Balloon
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful mid century portrait of young girl with balloon in style of Raoul Duffy by Barbara "Mari" Berkman (American, 1930-2010), 1963. Titled "La Prima Vera...
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1960s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Wonderland - Dreaming In Pink. Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
A wonderful, evocative painting from Francesca Owen that shows her masterful use of colour and texture. As one of the UK's leading Expressionist artists this piece exudes a certain a...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

"Sailing at Dusk" Realist Oil Painting on Canvas Board of Sailboat in Open Sea
Located in New York, NY
George Nemethy finds his inspiration in moments of quiet and solitude. Where he finds himself one with the sea and the sky and the tranquil world which he freely escapes to. Trained from an early age by his father Albert Nemethy, a world-renowned painter known best for his large scale steamer boats, George found...
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Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

John Burnet (1784-1868) a Detailed Family Scene With Grandparents and Grandchild
Located in San Francisco, CA
John Burnet (1784-1868) a Detailed Family Scene With Grandparents and Grandchild British/Scottish Oil on canvas 10 x 12 framed
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19th Century Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Shine Again" (2024) Original Acrylic Painting, Brilliant Sunrise
Located in Denver, CO
"Shine Again" (2024) by Brian Sostrom is an original handmade acrylic painting that depicts a lake with a brilliant sunrise. Brian Sostrom grew up in small rural towns in the Pacifi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

Giselle Shaha Colorful Mid-Century Figurative Abstract 1969
Located in San Francisco, CA
Giselle Shaha Colorful Mid-Century Figurative Abstract 1969 California artist oil on canvas 30 x 40 unframed, 31 x 41 framed
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1960s Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Internal Dialogue" Haute Couture Sunglasses Pop Art Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts a pop art portrait of a woman in Haute Couture Chanel Sunglasses with the lettering "OMG" repeated on the right side of her face. A commentary on the social lan...
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2010s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Untitled" (2024) By Gregory Block, Original Oil Still-Life Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Gregory Block's (US based) "Untitled" (2024) is an original, handmade painting that depicts an expressionist still-life featuring a white rose laying in front of a cup, lightly refle...
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2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

Dessert in the Garden
Located in Missouri, MO
Provenance: This is an early painting by Huldah Mae Cherry (also known as Huldah Cherry Jeffe), done in her "Impressionist years" and painted after a painting by another American I...
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1920s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Lunar Encounter with Child, Surrealist Portrait, Oil on Canvas, 1958, Framed
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Lunar Encounter with Child" by Philadelphia born modernist painter Leon Kelly, is a large, brightly colored surrealist portrait of two figures. The 40" x 30" oil on canvas was paint...
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1950s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

A Small Old Painting Called Rocky Path With Figures
By Thomas Barker of Bath
Located in Stockholm, SE
This exquisite painting, titled "Rocky Path With Figures" is a captivating example of Thomas Barker of Bath's talent. Despite its small size, measuring only 13 x 11 cm, this piece sh...
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Early 19th Century Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Panel

19th Century French Portrait of a Nun in her Habit Large Oil on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Nun French School, 19th century oil on canvas, simple wooden slip frame framed: 27.5 x 20 inches canvas: 27 x 19.75 inches provenance: private collection, Champagne reg...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Large Modern Abstract Bookshelf Painting – Neutral Tones, Oil on Canvas - French
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Sophie Dumont – “Mémoires Écrites” Oil on canvas – 47.24 x 15.75 in (120 x 40 cm) Framed dimensions: 49.21 x 17.72 in (125 x 45 cm) – Choice of black or natural wood frame Year: 2025 Certificate of authenticity included In Mémoires Écrites, French artist Sophie Dumont offers a refined and contemplative vision of a stylized bookshelf. This large-format oil painting brings together neutral tones—soft greys, off-whites, deep charcoal, and ochre accents—layered in a textured composition that evokes both order and emotion. Each volume, rendered with palette knife and impasto technique, becomes a silent keeper of memories. The vertical rhythm of the books plays against the horizontal structure of the shelves, creating a harmonious abstract arrangement that evokes serenity, introspection, and the timelessness of knowledge. Framed and ready to hang, this minimalist library painting is ideal for collectors seeking sophisticated contemporary wall art. Dumont’s works are held in museum and private collections worldwide, celebrated for their poetic abstraction and refined materiality. bookshelf abstract painting, oil on canvas, large wall art, contemporary neutral artwork, minimalist library art, Sophie Dumont painting, textured modern painting, book art, abstract bookshelf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Olaf Schneider, "We are Loving it Here", 40x40 Lake and Canoe Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
"We are Loving it Here", is a 40x40 original oil painting on canvas by artist Olaf Schneider featuring a serene day at camp looking out over the water. Two wooden canoes lie on the s...
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Spanish bullfighting, Spanish School, 20th century
Located in GB
This striking and dynamic painting, attributed to the 20th-century Spanish School, captures the raw intensity and drama of a traditional Spanish bullfighting scene, focusing on the r...
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20th Century Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

Original Oil Painting of Tollymore Forest in Ireland by Modern Irish Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Original Vintage Oil Painting of Tollymore Forest in Ireland by Modern Irish Artist Denis Thornton (1937-1999) Art measures 12 x 10 inches Frame meas...
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1980s Land Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Madison Street (Realistic Oil Painting of New York City Building Edifice)
Located in Hudson, NY
Realistic, richly colorful oil painting of New York City edifice by Richard Britell oil on wood panel 10 x 8 inches Framed, hangs flush ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

A Ballynakill Woman.
Located in Storrs, CT
A Ballynakill Woman. c. 1926. Oil on canvas. 30 x 25. Housed in an elegant gold leaf frame. Signed 'Brockhurst' in green paint, in the blanket, lower right. Provenance: Provenance...
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Early 20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

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Oil

"Sanguis Maledictum" (2023) by Sybiline, Oil Painting, Surreal Still Life
Located in Denver, CO
Sybiline's (CAN based) "Sanguis Maledictum" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts several purple blooms with tiny fangs and dripping blood. About the Artist: Sybiline ...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Panel

"On the Edge" - Oil on Canvas Contemporary Desert Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
Mark Harrison’s "On the Edge" is a masterfully painted oil on canvas work that captures the striking vastness and quiet solitude of the desert landscape. Created in 2024, this origin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Sentinel" (2022) By Judd Mercer, Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Judd Mercer's (US based) "Sentinel" (2022) is an original handmade oil painting depicting a large lone tree on a mountainside. Artist bio/statement Judd Mercer is a contemporary la...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

17th Century Flemish Old Master Oil on Panel Cavalry Skirmish Soldiers Horses
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Cavalry Skirmish Flemish School, mid 17th century circle of Lambert de Hondt (Flemish, 1620-1665) oil on panel, framed Framed: 21 x 27 inches Board: 16 x 22 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: very good condition, with old repairs and thinning in places. This painting, attributed to the circle of Lambert de Hondt (Flemish, 17th century), depicts an intense battle scene, typical of Flemish military compositions of the time. Lambert de Hondt was known for his battle scenes, landscapes, and hunting scenes, often filled with dynamic action and fine detail, and this work clearly reflects his influence. The artwork portrays a cavalry skirmish with soldiers in traditional 17th-century military dress, including red tunics...
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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings

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Oil

“Hidden Comfort”
Located in Southampton, NY
Original oil on board painting of a beautiful young woman in a lush outdoor setting. Signed lower left and date “91”. Also signed lower right. Gallery label with title verso. Condit...
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1990s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

Portrait of a French Military Officer
Located in Milford, NH
A finely detailed oil painting portrait of a French military officer in dress uniform with sword, unsigned, and housed in a period decorative gilt gessoed frame with a London Freeman...
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Early 19th Century Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Vintage Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Martiques Harbor South of France
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Martiques" (Martiques is an area close to Marseille in the South of France. It has long been popular with artists for many generations due to its strong light and sense of life). ...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil

"Cubist Landscape" Albert Heckman, American Modernist, Fractured Landscape
Located in New York, NY
Albert Heckman Cubist Landscape Signed lower right Oil on canvas 21 3/4 x 30 inches Albert Heckman was born in Meadville, Western Pennsylvania, 1893. He went to New York City to tr...
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1940s American Modern Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Vintage Mid-Century Abstract Figurative Oil Painting - All at Once
Located in Bristol, GB
ALL AT ONCE Size: 77 x 66 cm (including frame) Oil on Canvas A beautifully textured and confidently executed mid-century modernist figurative composition in oil, painted onto canva...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Pierre Mas "The Bull Fighter"
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pierre Mas: born in France 1933. He is a listed post war modernist painter. This wonderful depiction of a bull fighter and bull is a mixed media on paper ...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Figurative Paintings

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Mixed Media

Bright Green Impressionist Landscape with Figure in Dunes Mid 20th Century
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Impressionist Landscape by Claude Marin (French 1914-2001) signed oil on canvas, framed Framed: 19 x 22 inches Canvas : 13.5 x 16.5 inches Inscribed Verso Provenance: private collect...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil

1920 s French Signed Oil Old Naval Tall Sailing Ships at Sea Rocky Coastline
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Tall Ships off the Coast French School, signed and dated 1927 oil on canvas, framed dated 1927 framed: 21 x 26 inches canvas: 18 x 24 inches provenance: private collection, France co...
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Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Maurice Asselin (1882-1947) A Reclining young woman, signed oil on canvas
Located in Paris, FR
Maurice Asselin (1882-1947) A Reclining young woman Signed upper right Oil on canvas. 60 x 82 cm In good condition Framed : 76.5 97 cm Maurice Asselin has made femininity one of...
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1930s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Halmstad Harbour Seen From the North, 1889
Located in Stockholm, SE
The painting "Halmstad Harbour Seen From the North" by Oscar Ohlson is a captivating snapshot of daily life and historical architecture, frozen in time from the year 1889. With a meticulous eye for detail, Ohlson has rendered approximately 25 boats in the harbor, each brimming with the quiet bustle of daily chores. The painting invites viewers to step into a moment where people converse, work, and seek respite from the sun under shared umbrellas, while wisps of smoke subtly rise from several boats, suggesting the presence of life and activity beyond the canvas. In this vibrant scene, a man carries a sack, perhaps fresh merchandise from one of the docked vessels, while others engage in conversation, highlighting the social tapestry of the harbor. Ohlson's masterful use of light reflects on the water, creating a shimmering path that leads the eye to the majestic Halmstad Castle, which adorns the right side of the painting. This historic building, beautifully situated by the Nissan river and not far from the sea, is a testament to Halmstad's past as a Danish territory. Constructed in the early 17th century during the reign of King Christian IV, the castle stands as a reminder of the town's rich history and cultural heritage. The first building to the right, once part of this historic tableau, has been removed to accommodate modern necessities, replaced by a road that now runs through its former site. This juxtaposition of past and present is a poignant commentary on the evolution of cities and the sacrifices made in the name of progress. Halmstad itself, a town that straddles the Nissan river, retains much of its early 20th-century character in its city core. Low brick and half-timbered houses, some dating back to the 17th century, dot the landscape. The town center on the west side of Nissan is bordered by remnants of early 17th-century fortifications, including the 1600s castle, Norre Port from 1601, and King Charles XI's path along the old fortress wall. At the heart of the town is Stora Torg with Carl Milles' Europa and the Bull fountain from 1926, and the town hall built in 1938. The city layout, influenced by Renaissance planning, converges at Stora Torg, which is also home to the town's sole medieval building, the brick hall church of St. Nikolai from the 14th century. Oscar Ohlson (1847-1912), a native of Linneryd, Småland, was a multifaceted individual. Beginning his career with a legal degree from Uppsala University in 1870, Ohlson's passion for the arts led him to pursue music studies before dedicating himself to art under the guidance of Alfred Wahlberg...
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1880s Realist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Convent Boat - British Victorian Pre-Raphaelite art religious oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This stunning British Victorian Pre-Raphaelite oil painting is by noted artist Arthur Hughes. It was painted circa 1874 and has extensive provenance. The composition is of a novice n...
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1880s Pre-Raphaelite Portrait Paintings

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Oil

"Grandfather and grandson" Oil cm.140 x 122 , 1996
Located in Torino, IT
Grandfather, Grandson, Countryside, summer, child, dog,impressionist Published in a monographic catalogue Georgij MOROZ (Dneprodzerzinsk, Ucraina, 1937 - St. Petersburg, 2015) 193...
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1990s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

"The Power of Flight" (2022) by Nathan Durfee, Original Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Nathan Durfee's "The Power of Flight" is an original oil painting depicts a penguin taking flight from an icy landscape. Artist bio: Nathan Durfee has garnered notoriety for his c...
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2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Post-Impressionist Colorful Oil Paint Landscape "Le Pont Neuf, Paris"
Located in Segovia, ES
Le Pont Neuf - Paris. Oil on canvas by Spanish artist Joan Raset. Dimension with frame 84 cm H x 104 cm W x 4 cm D Dimension without frame 73 cm H x 92 cm W x 2 cm D Beautiful Pa...
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Early 2000s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of African American Family
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
This impressionist painting by Virginia artist Walter Biggs captures a moment of quiet strength and familial connection. A seated man rests outside with his hat in hand, while a youn...
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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

“The Newspaper Boy”
Located in San Francisco, CA
The classic hard luck, independent kid, maybe 8 or 10 years old here, selling the day’s papers out on the grubby streets of early 1900s New York City. He’s paused in a quiet spot, ap...
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Early 1900s American Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Large 1950 s Portrait of Dashing Gentleman Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Gentleman European artist, mid 20th century oil on canvas, framed framed: 35.5 x 30.5 inches canvas: 30 x 25 inches provenance: private collection, England condition: o...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

"Grand Canal" Oliver Dennett Grover, Venice, Vibrant American Impressionist
Located in New York, NY
Oliver Dennett Grover Grand Canal, 1926 Signed and dated lower left Oil on canvas 24 x 30 inches Grover's family relocated to Chicago during his childhood. There, he dedicated a si...
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1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Brina" Olio cm. 90 x 85 2000 paesaggio innevato
Located in Torino, IT
Paesaggio immerso nel ghiaccio, sui toni del lilla ,viola,rosa e bianco Perfetto per la vostra casa in montagna o in città per avere la neve tutto l'anno Georgij MOROZ (Dneprodzerzi...
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Early 2000s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Elegant woman in the living room , Impressionist, Woman, Interior, 19 th 1898ca
Located in Torino, IT
Woman, Liberty, Inside, Eclecticism, Romanticism, Impressionism, Work of artistic interest abiut 130 years old, it will take about 50 days for export permits work signed lower left,...
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1890s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

A view of Stockholm from an imaginary terrace, 1906
Located in Stockholm, SE
Gottfrid Kallstenius (Västervik 1861–1943 Storängen, Stockholm) A view of Stockholm from an imaginary terrace, 1906 Signed and dated “G. Kallstenius -06” Arched top Oil on canvas u...
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Early 1900s Romantic Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Two Children
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful early 19th century large oil on canvas naive portrait of two children, a boy and a girl, attributed to American artist Arthur Armstrong (1798-1851). Armstrong was born in...
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19th Century Folk Art Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

“The Ballet Performance”
Located in Southampton, NY
Exquisite, original oil on canvas painting of a ballet performance by the well known French artist, Jean-Louis-Marcel Cosson. Signed by the artist lower left. Condition is very good. Old wax reline. Solid mahogany wood frame with gold decoration. Overall framed measurements are 24.75 by 33.25 inches. Jean-Louis-Marcel Cosson was born in 1878 in Bordeaux. His first exhibition was in Paris at the Salon des Artistes Français, of which he would later become a member. He received an honourable mention at the age of 23 in 1901, and a third-place medal in 1911. He also exhibited at the Société des Beaux Arts and the Salon des Tuileries. ​ Cosson is a post-impressionist artist who developed a very distinctive style which makes him immediately recognisable among his peers. His passion was to capture a bustling Paris which was the epicentre of the Modern art world at the beginning of the twentieth century. ​ Fascinated by Edgar Degas, he almost invariably followed the themes beloved by the Impressionist Master, such as Parisian women or horse racing. But like for Degas, his most admired works remain his paintings of...
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1920s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Miniature Landscape with Waterfall - Vintage Oil Painting by British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Miniature Landscape with Waterfall - Vintage Oil Painting by British Artist, David James. Art measures 10 x 7 inches Frame measures 13 x 10 i...
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1970s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Folk Art Late 19th Century Oil - Herding Goats
Located in Corsham, GB
This small painting, housed in an ornate gilt effect frame, depicts a rural scene with a lowly hill farmer, his donkeys and goats. The composition draws the eye across the horizontal...
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Late 19th Century Figurative Paintings

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Oil

On the Terrace by Antonio Torres Fuster
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antonio Torres Fuster 1847-1945 Spanish On the Terrace Signed "Antonio Torres" (lower left) Oil on canvas Antonio Torres Fuster deftly channels the artistry and spirit of the Pre...
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Late 19th Century Academic Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Ocean View from the West Coast by Swedish Artist Herman Österlund, 1916
Located in Stockholm, SE
Herman Österlund (1873-1964) Sweden Ocean View from the West Coast, 1916 oil on canvas signed and dated Herman Österlund 1916 canvas dimensions 14.37 x 16.73 inches (36.5 x 42.5 cm...
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1910s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Alfred SALVIGNOL, Port of Villefranche-sur-Mer, Oil on panel, Beg. 20th C.
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
Oil on panel by Alfred SAVIGNOL (1877-), Beginning of the 20th century, France. Port of Villefranche-sur-Mer (between Nice and Monaco). With frame: 68x 56 cm - 26.8x22 inches ; with...
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Early 20th Century French School Figurative Paintings

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Wood, Oil

"Portrait of an Italian Fencer, " John Frederick Kensett, Hudson River School
Located in New York, NY
John Frederick Kensett (1816 - 1872) Portrait of an Italian Fencer, circa 1845-47 Watercolor on wove paper 13 1/8 x 8 1/8 inches Signed with initials and inscribed lower right "J.F.K. Rome" From October 1845 through the spring of 1847, Kensett lived in Rome. He attended classes where he sketched from live models, and he sketched in the countryside outside Rome and around Florence, Perugia, and Venice, places he visited with his artist friends. He fulfilled commissions for paintings from Americans in Italy, and by 1847 his career was well established. Son of an English immigrant engraver, John Kensett lacked enthusiasm for that medium and became one of the most accomplished painters of the second generation of Hudson River School painters. His reputation is for Luminism, careful depiction of light, weather, and atmosphere as they affect color and texture of natural forms. He was particularly influenced by the painting of Asher Durand in that he focused on realism and detail rather than the highly dramatic views associated with Thomas Cole. Going to the western United States in the mid 1850s and the 1860s, he was the first of the Hudson River School painters to explore and paint the West. Kensett was born and raised in Cheshire, Connecticut, and learned his engraving from his father, Thomas Kensett with whom he worked in New Haven, Connecticut until 1829. He continued working until 1840 as an engraver of labels, banknotes and maps and was employed part of that time by the American Bank Note Company in New York City. There he met Thomas Rossiter, John Casilear, and other artists who urged him to pursue painting. In 1840, he and Rossiter, Asher Durand, and Casilear went to Europe where Kensett stayed for seven years and supported himself by doing engraving but became accomplished in landscape painting. Having sent canvases of Italian landscapes back to New York, he had a reputation for skillful painting that preceded him. When he returned to New York City in 1847, he was an "instant success" and very sought after by collectors. Two of his Italian landscapes had already been purchased by the American Art Union. By 1849, he was a full member of the National Academy of Design and was generally popular among his peers. His studio was a gathering place with travelers stopping by to see his canvases and to identify "precise locations in the Catskills or Newport or New England in the oil sketches and drawings that covered his walls." (Zellman 170). For the women, he was a popular bachelor, "romantic looking with high forehead and sensitive expression." (Samuels 262) He was also sought after by many organizations. Among his activities were serving on the committee to oversee the decoration of the United States Capitol in Washington DC, and becoming one of the founders of the Metropolitan Museum in New York. An inveterate traveler, Kensett spent summers on painting excursions away from New York City. One of these trips was a special painting excursion with fifteen other artists sponsored by the B & O Railroad from Baltimore, Maryland to Wheeling, West Virginia. Unlike many of the Hudson River painters...
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1840s Hudson River School Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

James Dean
Located in PARIS, FR
Original and unique work by Russell Young. Enamel and diamond dust screen print on linen, Black + White, unframed dimensions 62 x 48 inches, 2011, from the series "Diamond Dust". Da...
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

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Enamel

Beautiful Harem Dancer Standing in a Courtyard
Located in West Sussex, GB
Konstantin Razumov (Born 1974) Russian Elegant Semi-Nude Harem Dancer Standing in a Courtyard Oil on canvas: 16 x 11 inches. Frame: 23 x 18 inches. Konstantin Razumov's work has...
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2010s Impressionist Nude Paintings

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Oil

LARGE OIL PAINTING by Jean Laurent NAVY ADMIRALTY 20th CENTURY PIECE
Located in Ferndown, GB
LARGE OIL PAINTING MARITIME SHIP MASTERPIECE 20th CENTURY GGF OIL PAINTING LARGE JEAN LAURENT (NAVY ADMIRALTY 20th CENTURY Very good condition for age , (see pictures) FINE RARE ...
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Mid-20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

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Oil

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