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Art Subject: Face
Follower of Paul Edouard Richard Sohn (1834-1912) - Framed Oil, Betende
Located in Corsham, GB
This intimate genre scene depicts a young lady in a flowing red dress standing in a dimly lit interior, her hands clasped in prayer. The composition employs warm, earthy tones and dr...
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Early 20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

British Chalk Pencil Sketch of A Young Boy In His Fishing Gear
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
John Rabone Harvey ( 1966 - 1922) graphic and chalk deep green artist paper , unframed artist paper : 7 x 5.5 inches Provenance: private collection Condition: very good condition Ha...
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Mid-19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

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Chalk, Graphite

Portrait of Doctor Dirigoni, the artist s cousin
Located in PARIS, FR
Oil on canvas 133,5 x 116 cm (161,3 x 146,5 cm avec l’encadrement) = 52.6 × 45.7 in (63.5 × 57.7 in with frame) Signed lower right A pile of luxurious fabrics, a velvet jacket and t...
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Late 19th Century Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

A Charming 1950s Modern Portrait of a Young Woman by Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A Charming, 1950s Modern Portrait of a Young Woman in a Red Sweater by Famed Chicago Artist, Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). Artwork size: 8 x 6 inches, oil on Masonite (Framed siz...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Girl on Beach, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A young woman stands on the beach, a red flower adding a touch of whimsy to her pink bikini. Bold lines outline her figure as stylized waves crash behind her....

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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Madonna and Child
Located in Genève, GE
Monogrammed work Oil on copper Wooden carved frame 57 x 47.5 x 5 cm
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Early 19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Melanin Meditation
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Melanin Meditation" is a captivating artwork created by Ekele Francis that delves into the depths of cultural identity and self-reflection. Francis, kno...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Summer Vacation, The Saturday Evening Post cover study
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Study for the Cover illustration for The Saturday Evening Post, June 30th, 1934 LITERATURE: C.D.B. Bryan, Mort Walker and the Art of Illustration, Architectural Digest, July 1988, ...
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1930s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of Diego Armando Maradona - Vintage Photo - 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage black and white photograph depicting Diego Armando Maradona wearing the Argentina shirt. Very good condition.
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Portrait - Original Ink and Watercolor on Paper - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original Modern artwork realized in the half of the 18th Century in France. Original watercolor on ivory paper. The work is surrounded by a colored frame. The sig...
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18th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Ink

Original Sketch for "Tempest, " Sepia Pencil on Paper
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This artwork is an original sketch for a painting called "Tempest," by Karin Krohne Kaufman. The artist signed the piece lower right. This piece feat...
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1990s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil, Color Pencil

Mid 20th Century Polish/ French Oil Painting Portrait of Seated Lady
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Seated Lady signed by Jacob Markiel (Polish 1911-2008) *See notes oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 32 x 24 inches provenance: the artists estate, south of France condit...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Nude in flowers.Nudes across mediums
Located in Oslo, NO
This captivating painting features a reclining nude woman set against a beautifully intricate, floral-patterned backdrop. The composition skillfully merges the softness of the human ...
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2010s Fauvist Nude Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

Woman in Hat, Original Figurative Oil Painting, One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2023 Style: Impressionism, Title: Woman in Hat, Size: 31.5 x 3...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Penitent Magdalene, 18th Century
Located in Blackwater, GB
The Penitent Magdalene, 18th Century Studio of Pompeo Girolamo Batoni (1708-1787) Huge 18th Century Italian Old Master depiction of the Penit...
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18th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pierre Neveu (b.1929) - Mid 20th Century Charcoal Drawing, Study of Discobolus
Located in Corsham, GB
A sensitive study of Myron's 'Discobolus' by the artist Pierre Neveu (b.1929). Unsigned. Handsomely presented in a gilt frame with a white card mount. On laid.
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20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal

Francesco Clemente, Geography, North
Located in New York, NY
NORTH Year: 1992 Medium: 2-color, soft ground etching Paper Size: 28 x 25 inches (71 x 64 cm) Plate Size: 19 x 18 inches (48 x 46 cm) Edition: 60 Price: $6,000 Suite of four also a...
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1990s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

HRH (Her Royal Highness), Polymer gravure on Zerkall paper, Signed/N, Framed
Located in New York, NY
Tracey Emin HRH (Her Royal Highness) Royal Britannia, 2012 Signed, dated and numbered 141/200 in graphite on the front Polymer gravure on Zerkall paper Published by Emin Internationa...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Polymer, Engraving

Sir Rowland Cotton (1581 – 1634), Tudor Oil on Canvas, Life Size Painting
Located in London, GB
Oil on original canvas Image size: 78 1/4 x 44 inches (199 x 112 cm) Contemporary style frame Provenance Sir Rowland Cotton, 1608 Family Descent Private Collection Sir Rowland Cot...
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17th Century English School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

(Amy) You know Love Is
Located in Kansas City, MO
Agent X (Amy) You know Love Is Archival Pigment Inks on 310 gsm hahnemühle paper Year: 2022 Size: 33x33in Edition: 125 Signed, dated and numbered by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-11...
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2010s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Archival Paper, Digital

Portrait of Seated Woman Reading Julia Maud De Forest, Late 19th Century
Located in Beachwood, OH
Ora Coltman (American, 1858-1940) Julia Maud De Forest, 1898 Watercolor on paper Signed and dated upper left 9.25 x 12.75 inches 15 x 18.25 inches, framed Ora Coltman was born in 18...
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1890s Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Mathurin Moreau Triumph of Flora Bronze
Located in New York, NY
Mathurin Moreau (French, 1822-1912) The Triumph of Flora Female figural statue of Flora and two putti resting on a rouge marble base. Bronze and Rouge Marble signed 'Math. Morea...
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19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Riviera 3
Located in New York, NY
ABOUT THIS PIECE: Beauty, elegance and fierce attitude defines Elena’s eye-catching work. She is known for her high impact colorful portraits. Her style is permeated with the passion f...
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2010s Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Textured Painting on Canvas by Serg Graff "Portrait of Abraham Lincoln", COA
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This vivid and rebellious acrylic mixed-media portrait of Abraham Lincoln transforms the iconic president into a surreal, expressive figure bursting with color and symbolism. Render...
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2010s Folk Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Fine 18th Century Oil - Mary Magdalene
Located in Corsham, GB
A striking 18th century oil depicting a pious Mary Magdalene. The artist portrays the saint with long, flowing blonde hair and penitent tears in her eyes. A skull at her hands remind...
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Early 18th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintage Hockney poster Kammer 1981 Celia in a Black Dress and Red Stockings
Located in New York, NY
Printed for Galerie Kammer’s 1981 David Hockney exhibition “Drawings and Prints”, this beautiful poster reproduces Hockney’s drawing Celia in a Black Dress and Red Stockings 1973. Fa...
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1980s Realist Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"Judy Garland" Legendary Film and Recording Star. Gay Icon. 20th Century Litho
Located in New York, NY
"Judy Garland" Legendary Film and Recording Star. Gay Icon. 20th Century Litho Al Hirschfeld (1903 - 2003) Judy Garland 20 x 15 inches (sight) Etching 26 1/2 x 14 3/4 inches Framed...
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1970s Performance Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Board

"Portrait of Dr. Monroe Mufson"
Located in Southampton, NY
Unsigned ; attributed to Joseph Biel Good friend of Dr. Mufson View is from New York University School of Medicine. Overall size with original frame 25.5 x 21 in.
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Cupid and Psyche, Classic Art, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alexander Litvinov Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Style: Classic Figurative Year: 2003 Title: Cupid and Psyche Size: 20" ...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Degas, Femme debout dans une Baignoire, E. Degas Monotypes (after)
Located in Fairfield, CT
Medium: Engraving on vélin du Marais paper Year: 1948 Paper Size: 12.25 x 9.125 inches; image size: 6.5 x 4.75 inches Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued Notes: From the ...
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1940s Impressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

After Rembrandt - Framed 20th Century Oil, Self-portrait with Beret
Located in Corsham, GB
After Rembrandt (1606-1669). Copy of Self-Portrait with Beret and Turned-Up Collar. Oil on panel. Monogrammed in Hebrew to the lower right. Well presented in a bold gilt-effect frame...
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20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

James Bond 007 Sean Connery On Set In Scotland
Located in London, GB
SEAN CONNERY. “007, JAMES BOND: GOLDFINGER” [1964] (Goldfinger), directed by GUY HAMILTON. A great shot of Sean Connery on set as the secret agent - together with the infamous Aston...
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1960s Portrait Photography

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C Print, Color

Immaculate Conception, Villa De’este, 2015
Located in New York, NY
Listing includes free shipping, and a 14 day return policy. The artwork will ship from London. Immaculate Conception, Villa De'este (2015) 24 ...
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2010s Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Color

Fine 18th Century English Oil Portrait Smart Gentleman Squire holding Letter
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
English School, circa 1780’s Circle of George Romney (1734-1802) oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 36 x 30 inches canvas: 30 x 25 inches private collectio...
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of the French Princess, late 17th c. French school
Located in PARIS, FR
Portrait of the Princess of Conti - Attributed to Louis Ferdinand Elle the Younger (1648-1717) Late 17th century French school Oil on canvas, h. 100 cm, l. 80 cm Important Louis XIV ...
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Late 17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

David Lance Goines Chez Panisse Third Birthday Celebration 1978, Vintage
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Explore the artistry of graphic design with the advertisement page from "The David Lance Goines Poster Book," published in 1978. This page vividly demons...
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1970s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Offset

Raffaello Sanzio Angeli Cherubini 1996- Offset Lithograph
By Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paper Size: 27.5 x 55 inches ( 69.85 x 139.7 cm ) Image Size: 27.5 x 55 inches ( 69.85 x 139.7 cm ) Framed: No Condition: B-: Good Condition, Signs of Handling and Age Supplement...
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1990s Prints and Multiples

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Offset

I m All Ears
Located in Napa, CA
Brett Hammond’s spray-painted canvas panels pay homage to pop art traditions as he explores his own interests in satire, drama, and romantic tension. Above all, his work is smart, fu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Spray Paint, Canvas, Acrylic

Navigation without names.
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
In 1981 Maggie Taylor (b. 1961) began to photograph while she was a student at Yale University majoring in philosophy. She primarily took photographs of suburban landscapes and stran...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Color Photography

Materials

Digital Pigment

Portrait of a Fisherman and his Fishing Basket 20th Century French Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Fisherman Portrait by Annie Faure (French 1940-2021) signed lower corner oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas size: 47.5 x 24 inches condition: overall very good, minor surface s...
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Late 20th Century French School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Yayoi Kusama - signed Limited Edition Oversize print (2013)
Located in London, GB
'Yayoi Kusama' June 12 2013 Tokyo Personal Work (photo Kevin Westenberg) unframed signed and numbered by the artist. limited to an edition of 3 Printed 2020 This Size 60x40''...
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2010s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment, Color

Leaning on a Pedestal
Located in Naples, Florida
Leaning on a Pedestal Paul-César Helleu (1859-1927) JEUNE FEMME EN BUSTE, DE PROFIL À DROITE Black drypoint, circa 1900, on wove paper, signed and annotated 29 in pencil, with full ...
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Early 20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Paper, Drypoint, Etching

Arthur Terstegen (1882-1915) - 1909 Oil, The Siblings
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming depiction of siblings. They wear shades of red and green and look directly towards the artist. Signed and dated to the upper right corner. Beautifully presented in a folk...
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Early 20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Alfred Edward Chalon RA (1780-1860) - 19th Century Watercolour, Lady with Dagger
Located in Corsham, GB
Presented in gilt effect frame and washline mount. Signed in graphite. On paper.
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19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Mid Century French Expressive Ink Studies of Study of Female Faces
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Mid Century French Expressive Ink Studies of Study of Female Faces Artist: Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Pencil on paper Size: 9 (height) x 13 (width) Stamped: Verso Condition: Good Provenance: All the paintings we have by this artist have come from the artist's estate Description: This expressive ink drawing by Josine Vignon features a study of two female faces, each rendered with bold, confident lines that capture the essence of the subjects. The larger face, positioned in the lower portion of the composition, is depicted with sweeping, fluid strokes that convey a sense of movement and intensity. The smaller face above is drawn with more delicate lines, offering a contrasting depiction of serenity and poise. Vignon’s mastery of ink is evident in her ability to convey depth and character with minimal strokes. This drawing would be a valuable addition for collectors interested in portrait studies and the exploration of expression through line work. Josine Vignon’s art...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink

1870’s Victorian English Portrait of Country House Lady Large Oil on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady English artist, circa 1870’s oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 36 x 31 inches canvas : 30 x 25 inches provenance: private collection, England condition: over...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Russian Modernist 20th Century Oil Painting Male Nudes in Embrace Abstract
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Dual Portrait of Human Connection Russian artist signed and dated 1999 oil on canvas, framed Framed: 28.5 x 36 inches Canvas: 24 x 31.5 inches Provenance: private collection, France ...
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1990s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Parisian Spring Park Scene with Figures" Impressionist Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a park scene in Paris during spring by Luigi Cagliani. As an Italian Impressionist artist, most of Cagliani's works were produced in the first half...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Portrait of Young Girl with Blue Shirt" Post-Impressionist French Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts a whimsical portrait of a young girl with short brown hair against a light green background and she wears a blue dress. An emotion is felt with in her face. The...
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20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel, Laid Paper

Madonna Maria Sassoferrato Paint Oil on canvas Old master 18th Century Italian
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Madonna with Sleeping Child Follower of Giovan Battista Salvi known as 'il Sassoferrato' (1609 - 1685) Roman painter 18th century Oil on canvas Measurements: canvas 64 x 50 cm, in frame 76 x 62 cm. This delicate depiction of the Madonna in adoration of the Child exhibits all the human dimension and sweetness of the maternal atmosphere: Mary clasps the sleeping child to her in a tender embrace, which touches her cheek, enveloped and protected by the mantle and even a flap of the mother's veil. The pictorial style and composition recall the ambit of Giovan Battista Salvi, the Sassoferrato, who distinguished himself expressly for this subject, with the Virgin immortalised in a humble and strongly earthly pose, depicted with simple white, red and blue colours and delicate plays of nuances on the faces and hands. This iconographic prototype was so successful that it became the painting for countless works destined for devotion during the 17th and 18th centuries, particularly appreciated for private commissions due to its marked gentleness and formal perfection, particularly of the faces. Born in Marchigiano, Salvi developed his activity in Rome, following the dictates of the classicist sacred painting of the Bolognese school of Reni, Carracci and Domenichino, but succeeding in having an autonomous and therefore clearly distinguishable style.  In very good overall condition, there are some small scattered restorations and some unravelling of the painted surface. Framed in a beautiful gilded frame. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The work is sold with a certificate of authenticity and descriptive iconographic card. We take care of and organise the transport of the purchased works, both for Italy and abroad, through professional and insured carriers. It is also possible to see the painting in the gallery in Riva del Garda...
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18th Century Old Masters Paintings

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Oil

Draw, by Paul Botello
By Paul Botello
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Visually, the design evokes a king playing card, reinterpreted through a Mesoamerican lens: Mayan‑style figures, swords, clouds, and other symbolic motifs are composed in a richly gr...
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1990s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen

Love Letters 1998 Four Signed Limited Edition Lithographs Mixed Media Collage
Located in Rochester Hills, MI
Bruce Helander 1997 - 1998 Love Letters Four Signed Limited Edition Lithographs with Mixed Media Collage Each Lithograph is 21 x 17 in
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1990s Abstract Still-life Prints

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Mixed Media, Lithograph

Judith Grasping The Head Of Holofernes... by Giovanni A. Sirani after Guido Reni
By Guido Reni
Located in Middletown, NY
Judith Grasping The Head Of Holofernes By The Hair And Looking To The Left, and Old Woman to the Right. circa 1640 Etching on cream laid paper with a foolscap watermark, 10 x 7 inche...
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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Portrait Prints

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Laid Paper, Etching

Ophelia
Located in Zofingen, AG
A solitary figure rises amid water and lilies. Currents of devotion keep her afloat. Unlike the tragic Ophelia, she stands poised and alive, refusing to be claimed by despair. This p...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

George Denholm Armour - Late 19th Century British Watercolour Illustration
Located in London, GB
GEORGE DENHOLM ARMOUR, RSA, OBE (1864-1949) “Keep your ‘ead in” Signed, inscribed: Cabman: “Now then bunny, you keep your ‘ead in the rabbit-‘...
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1890s Realist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Martini Miss, Pop Art Print by Mel Ramos
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pin up picture of a woman (in the likeness of Courtney Cox) sitting in a martini glass. In a fine white contemporary frame. Artist: Mel Ramos Title: M...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Nude Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Refection - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Woman Portrait
Located in Salzburg, AT
Tomasz Bielak born in Lublin in 1967. He graduated of The Academy of Fine Arts, Painting and Graphics Design Department in Gdańsk, in 1994. He realized installation art, graphics ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Framed Belgian Luminist Oil Painting Le Petit Jardinier With Potted Geraniums
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
François Désiré Antoine Gailliard. Belgian ( b.1861 – d.1932 ). Le Petit Jardinier, 1887. Oil On Canvas. Signed & Dated Lower Right. Image size 36.6 inches x 28.5 inches ( 93cm x 72.5cm ). Frame size 41.7 inches x 33.5 inches ( 106cm x 85cm ). Available for sale; this original oil painting is by the Belgian luminist artist François Gailliard and is dated 1887. The canvas and the painted surface have benefitted from cleaning, restoration and conservation, which was performed on our instruction, supervision and approval. The painting is presented and supplied in its original frame. The frame has been restored and reinforced with supporting brackets along with new replacement hanging fittings. This antique painting is now in very good condition. It wants for nothing and is supplied ready to hang and display. The painting is signed and dated lower right. The renowned Belgian luminist painter, François Désiré Antoine Gailliard (also known as Frans or Franz Gailliard) was born in November 1861, in Brussels, Belgium. He was the son of Désiré Gailliard, a baker, and Anne Hubert. He grew up during a period when the country’s artistic landscape was flourishing. Raised in an atmosphere that encouraged artistic expression, Gailliard showed an early talent for drawing and painting. He pursued formal training at the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, one of Belgium’s most prestigious art institutions. There, he studied under influential artists and developed the foundational skills that would shape his career. Gailliard initially joined the studio of Jean-François Portaels, then went on to study with Jules Hoeterickx, François Bossuet, and James Ensor. He also worked alongside Fernand Khnopt and became friends with James Abbott McNeill Whistler, the American artist, who he met in 1887 during stays in Berlin and Paris. He became part of the artistic and intellectual circles of Belgium, and other close friends included artists such as Alfred Stevens, Jean-Louis Forain and Félicien Rops. Finally, he joined the studio of Jean-Léon Gérôme in Paris. The academic environment in Brussels exposed Gailliard to various artistic traditions, but his work reflected an interest in pushing beyond academic conventions. Gailliard was particularly drawn to the evolving styles of the time, especially Realism and early explorations of Impressionism and Luminism, which would later define his signature style. Gailliard’s early work showed influences from the Barbizon School and other European Realists, focusing on meticulous, lifelike representations of nature, figures, and everyday scenes. Like many artists of his generation, he was deeply impacted by the works of French artists such as Jean-François Millet and Camille Corot, who emphasized the beauty in the ordinary and the rural. This focus on realism, combined with a sensitivity to light and atmosphere, became a defining feature of Gailliard’s work. However, Gailliard also admired Impressionism and its experimental use of colour and light. By the late 19th century, the work of French Impressionists like Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir had gained international attention, and Belgian artists, including Gailliard, were beginning to incorporate these new approaches into their own work. His art became a fusion of detailed realism and a growing interest in capturing fleeting moments, light, and atmosphere—characteristics that placed him in alignment with Belgium’s Luminism movement. Gailliard’s paintings from this period are characterized by their use of light and their focus on everyday scenes, especially those connected to nature and the rural life of Belgium. While he was not a strict follower of Impressionist techniques, his work often employed similar methods, particularly the soft, diffused use of colour to create atmosphere. “Le Petit Jardinier” (1887), is one of his most notable works and exemplifies his ability to render both figures and nature with careful attention to light. Gailliard’s paintings were usually large canvases presenting genre scenes, portraits, nudes and landscapes. His works often highlighted the beauty in the ordinary and displayed a sense of quiet dignity and respect for his subjects. He also produced news cartoons, presented in French, Belgian and English weekly newspapers such as Le patriote illustré, Le petit bleu, and the London Illustrated News. Gailliard’s work was regularly exhibited both in Belgium and abroad. He presented his first painting at the 1881 Brussels Salon, then from 1882 to 1891 exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français de Paris. He also exhibited in Berlin, and participated in major exhibitions, including those organized by influential art societies in Belgium such as Les XX and La Libre Esthétique, both known for promoting avant-garde art. Although Gailliard was not a founding member of these groups, his participation in their exhibitions placed him alongside other significant artists of his time, and he gained a reputation for his refined style and technical mastery. In 1897 he painted a portrait of King Chulalongkorn of Siam during his official visit to Belgium. Gailliard married Julie Constantine Maus in Brussels in 1898. They had a son, Jean-Jacques Gailliard, who also became an artist, designer and engraver. As Gailliard matured as an artist, his style remained rooted in realism and Luminism, though he also incorporated elements of Symbolism and Romanticism. His later works showed a deepening appreciation for mood and emotion, with a focus on portraits, landscapes, and scenes that often carried a sense of introspection. His paintings evoke a sense of calm and reflection, with light used not just to illuminate but to convey a deeper emotional or symbolic meaning. Gailliard went on to become the director of the Academy of Fine Arts of Saint Gilles, where, through the later efforts of his son, his reputation lives on. François Gailliard died in 1932 in Saint-Gilles, Brussels, where a street was named after him. He left behind a body of work that, while perhaps overshadowed by more radical movements of the time, remained respected for its craftsmanship and its commitment to realism and light. In the decades following his death, his work has been rediscovered and appreciated for its role in bridging the gap between Realism and the evolving movements of Impressionism and Luminism in Belgium. In 1957 he was given a retrospective tribute exhibition in the City Hall of Saint Gilles, organised by the Group d’Art Saint Gillois. Today, Gailliard’s paintings are celebrated for their quiet elegance, their masterful treatment of light, and their sensitive portrayal of everyday life. His work continues to be exhibited in Belgian art institutions, and he is regarded as one of the key figures of late 19th and early 20th century Belgian art. © Big Sky Fine Art “Le Petit Jardinier” (1887) by François Gailliard (also known as Franz or Frans Gailliard) is a captivating and significant oil on canvas painting, signed and dated by the artist in the lower right corner. In this evocative piece, a young boy, dressed in a blue apron over a striped shirt, stands confidently against a textured background of warm, earthy tones. His gaze is calm and proud. He holds a red geranium plant in a terracotta plant pot...
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Matisse Reflexion Vintage Modern Mid Century
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This artwork by Henri Matisse is a lithograph page from the book Cinquante Dessins, published by Les Soins de L'Artiste in 1920. First Edition. The portfolio was edited and printed...
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1920s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Film Rock 3
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Edition of 5 + 2AP After graduating from the University of Philadelphia with an engineering degree, Grossman soon discovered his passion for photography. In 2000, he graduated from...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Photographic Paper

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