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Magnificent C18th Painting - African Martial Eagle Stood on a Red Leg Partridge
By (After) George Stubbs
Located in London, GB
Circle of George Stubbs (1741-1806) African Martial Eagle Stood on a Redleg Partridge oil on oak
Category

Mid-18th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Magnificent C18th Painting - African Martial Eagle Stood on a Red Leg Partridge
Magnificent C18th Painting - African Martial Eagle Stood on a Red Leg Partridge

(After) George Stubbs
Magnificent C18th Painting - African Martial Eagle Stood on a Red Leg Partridge, circa 1750

$30,728
My African Dream - Portrait Africa Striking Bold Colorful Ubuntu Contrast
By Karnish Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: My African Dream Portrait Africa Striking Bold Colorful Ubuntu Contrast This piece was
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

My African Dream - Portrait Africa Striking Bold Colorful Ubuntu Contrast
My African Dream - Portrait Africa Striking Bold Colorful Ubuntu Contrast

Karnish Art
My African Dream - Portrait Africa Striking Bold Colorful Ubuntu Contrast, 2019

$450
African American Realist Painting 3 Ladies Folk Art Outsider Art Andrew Turner
By Andrew Turner
Located in Surfside, FL
Medium: Oil Country: United States Dimensions: 24 X 30 Andrew Turner was born in 1944 in Chester
Category

1970s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

African American Realist Painting 3 Ladies Folk Art Outsider Art Andrew Turner
African American Realist Painting 3 Ladies Folk Art Outsider Art Andrew Turner

Andrew Turner
African American Realist Painting 3 Ladies Folk Art Outsider Art Andrew Turner, 1969-1970

$2,200
Dino Paravano (b.1935) Signed and Framed 1987 South African Oil, Kudos In Shade
By Dino Paravano
Located in Corsham, GB
An impressive signed and framed 1987 oil painting by the internationally acclaimed Italian artist
Category

1980s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Dino Paravano (b.1935) Signed and Framed 1987 South African Oil, Kudos In Shade
Dino Paravano (b.1935) Signed and Framed 1987 South African Oil, Kudos In Shade

Dino Paravano
Dino Paravano (b.1935) Signed and Framed 1987 South African Oil, Kudos In Shade, 1987

$2,018
African Woman with a Yellow Hat Oil Portrait
Located in Pasadena, CA
painting, by an artist who, even if the work remains unsigned, has clearly many years of practice in the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

African Woman with a Yellow Hat Oil Portrait
African Woman with a Yellow Hat Oil Portrait

African Woman with a Yellow Hat Oil Portrait

$950
“God’s Window, South Africa”
By Henry Bredenkamp
Located in Southampton, NY
Oil on masonite painting of a South African landscape by Henry Bredenkamp, the South African artist
Category

1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

“God’s Window, South Africa”
“God’s Window, South Africa”

Henry Bredenkamp
“God’s Window, South Africa”, Circa 1980

$895
Chidy Wayne, Large-Scale Figurative Oil on Canvas, Contemporary African-European
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Pugnator 70 marks a pivotal moment in Chidy Wayne’s career — his first oil painting, a medium
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Chidy Wayne, Large-Scale Figurative Oil on Canvas, Contemporary African-European
Chidy Wayne, Large-Scale Figurative Oil on Canvas, Contemporary African-European

Chidy Wayne
Chidy Wayne, Large-Scale Figurative Oil on Canvas, Contemporary African-European, 2025

$22,383
Le Palais Africain , French Surrealist Signed Oil Painting
By Claude Benard
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Le Palais African, Signed Oil Painting By French artist Claude Benard, (1926 - 2016) Signed by the
Category

Mid-20th Century Surrealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Le Palais Africain , French Surrealist Signed Oil Painting
Le Palais Africain , French Surrealist Signed Oil Painting

Claude Benard
Le Palais Africain , French Surrealist Signed Oil Painting, c.1970 s

$4,028
1980s African Folk Art Narrative Storyboard Vintage Oil on Canvas
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s African Folk Art Narrative Storyboard Vintage Oil on Canvas Framed African Art, Oil Canvas
Category

Late 20th Century Ethiopian Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

1980s African Folk Art Narrative Storyboard Vintage Oil on Canvas
1980s African Folk Art Narrative Storyboard Vintage Oil on Canvas

1980s African Folk Art Narrative Storyboard Vintage Oil on Canvas

$550
Powerful 1950s Portrait of an African American Woman
Located in Pasadena, CA
style. Painting is signed Pelhell?? and dated 1956.
Category

1950s Pointillist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Plaster, Oil

Powerful 1950s Portrait of an African American Woman
Powerful 1950s Portrait of an African American Woman

Powerful 1950s Portrait of an African American Woman, 1956

$1,400
African Pattern Pot, Still Life Painting on Paper, Ancient Ceramic Vessel, 2024
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pot Medium: Acrylic painting and oil crayon on watercolor paper Size: 100x70 cm; 40x28 inches Year
Category

2010s American Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

African Pattern Pot, Still Life Painting on Paper, Ancient Ceramic Vessel, 2024
African Pattern Pot, Still Life Painting on Paper, Ancient Ceramic Vessel, 2024

Gio Bellagio
African Pattern Pot, Still Life Painting on Paper, Ancient Ceramic Vessel, 2024, 2024

$790
Oil noted African American artist Alma Thomas, Max Granick frame
Located in Palm Springs, CA
her paintings hung im her office in the White House. It is clearly in the style she painted early in
Category

Vintage 1960s American Paintings

Oil noted African American artist Alma Thomas, Max Granick frame
Oil noted African American artist Alma Thomas, Max Granick frame

Oil noted African American artist Alma Thomas, Max Granick frame

Portrait of an African American Man
By James Vullo
Located in Buffalo, NY
African American man in the foreground with fantastic industrial elements in the background. This piece
Category

1940s Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of an African American Man
Portrait of an African American Man

James Vullo
Portrait of an African American Man, 1940s

$3,500
Sardine Run Bait Ball South Africa
Located in Zofingen, AG
* Title: Sardine Run Bait Ball South africa * Size: 90x90cm * Materials: oil, canvas, palette knife
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil

Sardine Run Bait Ball South Africa
Sardine Run Bait Ball South Africa

Olga Nikitina
Sardine Run Bait Ball South Africa, 2021

$2,800
South Africa Sardine Run Baitball Underwater Art
Located in Zofingen, AG
Sardine Fish Painting * Title: Sardines * Size: 12 x 16 inches * Materials: Oil paints, stretched
Category

2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

South Africa Sardine Run Baitball Underwater Art

Olga Nikitina
South Africa Sardine Run Baitball Underwater Art

$300
African Girl Portrait by Apinchapong Yang
Located in Pasadena, CA
Born: 1950 - Bangkok, Thailand Known for: Floral, marine and landscape painting Name variants
Category

Late 19th Century Art Deco Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

African Girl Portrait by Apinchapong Yang
African Girl Portrait by Apinchapong Yang

African Girl Portrait by Apinchapong Yang

$1,500
Original Oil on Canvas Michigan Artist Russell Steinke African American Couple
By Russell Steinke
Located in Toledo, OH
Original oil on canvas by Michigan artist Russell Steinke. Depicting shadowed man and woman deep in
Category

Late 20th Century North American Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Original Oil on Canvas Michigan Artist Russell Steinke African American Couple
Original Oil on Canvas Michigan Artist Russell Steinke African American Couple

Original Oil on Canvas Michigan Artist Russell Steinke African American Couple

$1,800
Ngandu Marc African Village View, Oil on Canvas, Framed and Signed
Located in Leuven , BE
exhibitions in France and Germany. He often uses the technique of the light-obscure in his paintings depicting
Category

20th Century Congolese Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Ngandu Marc African Village View, Oil on Canvas, Framed and Signed
Ngandu Marc African Village View, Oil on Canvas, Framed and Signed

Ngandu Marc African Village View, Oil on Canvas, Framed and Signed

$753
Portrait of a young African American woman
By Chuck Tingley
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original oil on canvas by Chuck Tingley. Chuck Tingley is one of four artists responsible for
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a young African American woman
Portrait of a young African American woman

Chuck Tingley
Portrait of a young African American woman, 2016

$1,800
Painting in Oil on Canvas of Chimchidjam Haig, Le Caire, the Pyramids
By Chimchidjam Haïg
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Painting in oil on canvas of Chimchidjam Haig, Le Caire, circa 1925. The Pyramids of the clear
Category

Early 20th Century African Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

Painting in Oil on Canvas of Chimchidjam Haig, Le Caire, the Pyramids
Painting in Oil on Canvas of Chimchidjam Haig, Le Caire, the Pyramids

Painting in Oil on Canvas of Chimchidjam Haig, Le Caire, the Pyramids

$4,145
Cute Aggression - South African emerging artist, Mia Chaplin
Located in London, GB
Mia Chaplin (b.1990, South Africa) is a painter who lives and works in Cape Town. Since completing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Cute Aggression - South African emerging artist, Mia Chaplin
Cute Aggression - South African emerging artist, Mia Chaplin

Mia Chaplin
Cute Aggression - South African emerging artist, Mia Chaplin, 2021

$8,194
Scottish / South African artist Marjorie Wallace The Trapeze artists , circus
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Marjorie Wallace (Scottish / South African, 1925–2005) The Trapeze Artists Signed ‘WALLACE’ (lower
Category

20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Scottish / South African artist Marjorie Wallace The Trapeze artists , circus
Scottish / South African artist Marjorie Wallace The Trapeze artists , circus

Marjorie Wallace
Scottish / South African artist Marjorie Wallace The Trapeze artists , circus

$4,370
My African Dream - In Stillness - Colorful Peace Beauty Abstract Portrait
By Karnish Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Exclusive Ubuntu Africa Abstract portrait in Acrylics and oil sealed with high quality varnish. This piece
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

My African Dream - In Stillness - Colorful Peace Beauty Abstract Portrait
My African Dream - In Stillness - Colorful Peace Beauty Abstract Portrait

Karnish Art
My African Dream - In Stillness - Colorful Peace Beauty Abstract Portrait

$1,200
Face 2 -21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Abstract Figurative, Africa, People
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Abiodun Nafiu Azeez is an accomplished artist with a diverse background in contemporary painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Face 2 -21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Abstract Figurative, Africa, People
Face 2 -21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Abstract Figurative, Africa, People

Abiodun Nafiu Azeez
Face 2 -21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Abstract Figurative, Africa, People, 2022

$500
Face 3 -21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Abstract Figurative, Africa, People
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Abiodun Nafiu Azeez is an accomplished artist with a diverse background in contemporary painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Face 3 -21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Abstract Figurative, Africa, People
Face 3 -21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Abstract Figurative, Africa, People

Abiodun Nafiu Azeez
Face 3 -21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Abstract Figurative, Africa, People, 2022

$500
Face 1 -21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Abstract Figurative, Africa, People
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Abiodun Nafiu Azeez is an accomplished artist with a diverse background in contemporary painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Face 1 -21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Abstract Figurative, Africa, People
Face 1 -21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Abstract Figurative, Africa, People

Abiodun Nafiu Azeez
Face 1 -21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Abstract Figurative, Africa, People, 2025

$500
Face 4 -21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Abstract Figurative, Africa, People
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Abiodun Nafiu Azeez is an accomplished artist with a diverse background in contemporary painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Face 4 -21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Abstract Figurative, Africa, People
Face 4 -21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Abstract Figurative, Africa, People

Abiodun Nafiu Azeez
Face 4 -21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Abstract Figurative, Africa, People, 2022

$500
Matrimony - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, Africa, Love, Couples
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
journey of visual pleasure using his unique stylized painting employing acrylic, oil, charcoal, and pastel
Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Matrimony - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, Africa, Love, Couples
Matrimony - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, Africa, Love, Couples

Morakinyo Femi
Matrimony - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, Africa, Love, Couples, 2023

$4,500
Expressionist African American Woman Portrait German Brazilian Harry Elsas
Located in Surfside, FL
structure before painting a picture. In 1945, he was working with Lasar Segall (Lithuanian Jewish and
Category

20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Expressionist African American Woman Portrait German Brazilian Harry Elsas
Expressionist African American Woman Portrait German Brazilian Harry Elsas

Harry Elsas
Expressionist African American Woman Portrait German Brazilian Harry Elsas

$2,200
3:30 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Abstract, Africa, Divine Timing
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
artist with a diverse background in contemporary painting, particularly in the Osogbo art movement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

3:30 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Abstract, Africa, Divine Timing
3:30 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Abstract, Africa, Divine Timing

Abiodun Nafiu Azeez
3:30 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Abstract, Africa, Divine Timing, 2025

$500
2:40 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Abstract, Africa, Divine Timing
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
artist with a diverse background in contemporary painting, particularly in the Osogbo art movement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

2:40 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Abstract, Africa, Divine Timing
2:40 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Abstract, Africa, Divine Timing

Abiodun Nafiu Azeez
2:40 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Abstract, Africa, Divine Timing, 2025

$500
6:15 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Abstract, Africa, Divine Timing
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
artist with a diverse background in contemporary painting, particularly in the Osogbo art movement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

6:15 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Abstract, Africa, Divine Timing
6:15 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Abstract, Africa, Divine Timing

Abiodun Nafiu Azeez
6:15 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Abstract, Africa, Divine Timing, 2025

$500
12:15 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Abstract, Africa, Divine Timing
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
artist with a diverse background in contemporary painting, particularly in the Osogbo art movement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

12:15 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Abstract, Africa, Divine Timing
12:15 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Abstract, Africa, Divine Timing

Abiodun Nafiu Azeez
12:15 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Abstract, Africa, Divine Timing, 2025

$500
2:25 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Abstract, Africa, Divine Timing
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
artist with a diverse background in contemporary painting, particularly in the Osogbo art movement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

2:25 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Abstract, Africa, Divine Timing
2:25 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Abstract, Africa, Divine Timing

Abiodun Nafiu Azeez
2:25 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Abstract, Africa, Divine Timing, 2025

$500
3:00 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Abstract, Africa, Divine Timing
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
artist with a diverse background in contemporary painting, particularly in the Osogbo art movement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

3:00 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Abstract, Africa, Divine Timing
3:00 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Abstract, Africa, Divine Timing

Abiodun Nafiu Azeez
3:00 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Abstract, Africa, Divine Timing, 2025

$500
"Southern Gentleman" Unusal White Subject. Known for his African American
By William Aiken Walker
Located in San Antonio, TX
Medium: Oil "Southern Gentleman" Exhibited Piece. The painting has been lined many, many years ago. A
Category

1870s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Southern Gentleman" Unusal White Subject. Known for his African American
"Southern Gentleman" Unusal White Subject. Known for his African American

William Aiken Walker
"Southern Gentleman" Unusal White Subject. Known for his African American, Circa 1870s

$7,200
Social Realist Street Scene of Youth at Play (African American)
By Paul Zimmerman
Located in Surfside, FL
Oil on artist's board, late 20th century, signed "P. Zimmerman" lower right; [Sight: 8 1/2" x 20 1
Category

Mid-20th Century American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Social Realist Street Scene of Youth at Play (African American)
Social Realist Street Scene of Youth at Play (African American)

Paul Zimmerman
Social Realist Street Scene of Youth at Play (African American)

$2,200
Rhythm and Blues -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa Women, Musical
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Foundation (TSTTV). His preferred medium is oil paint, while his art is born from his lived experiences
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rhythm and Blues -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa Women, Musical
Rhythm and Blues -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa Women, Musical

Adewuyi Theophilus
Rhythm and Blues -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa Women, Musical, 2025

$3,650
Red Garment 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
State. His medium of expression over the years is Oil color on canvas. He is influenced by his daily
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Red Garment 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa Women

Meshach Charity
Red Garment 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa Women, 2025

$2,850
Social Realist Street Scene of Youth at Play (African American)
By Paul Zimmerman
Located in Surfside, FL
Oil on artist's board, late 20th century, signed "P. Zimmerman" lower right; [Sight: 8 1/2" x 20 1
Category

Mid-20th Century American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Social Realist Street Scene of Youth at Play (African American)
Social Realist Street Scene of Youth at Play (African American)

Paul Zimmerman
Social Realist Street Scene of Youth at Play (African American)

$2,200
Women are Gods - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
, Ibadan, for his higher national diploma in painting technology. During his industrial training, Hassan
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Women are Gods - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa, Women
Women are Gods - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa, Women

Wasiu Sunday Hassan
Women are Gods - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa, Women, 2024

$1,800
Cuban Artist Pastel Drawing African American Emilio Cruz Bonnie Clyde Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
style inspired by imagined events and the history of Africa and the New World. Paintings by African
Category

20th Century Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel

Cuban Artist Pastel Drawing African American Emilio Cruz Bonnie Clyde Painting
Cuban Artist Pastel Drawing African American Emilio Cruz Bonnie Clyde Painting

Emilio Cruz
Cuban Artist Pastel Drawing African American Emilio Cruz Bonnie Clyde Painting

$2,800
Association Day 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, Africa Home
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
nostalgic feelings and taking his viewers on a journey of visual pleasure using his unique stylized painting
Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Association Day 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, Africa Home
Association Day 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, Africa Home

Morakinyo Femi
Association Day 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, Africa Home, 2023

$4,500
LION STANDING ON A KOPJES, Animal Portrait, Realism, Africa, Tanzania, Dark
By Patricia Traub
Located in New York, NY
Patricia Traub’s empathy shapes the manner in which she composes her paintings. She draws live
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

LION STANDING ON A KOPJES, Animal Portrait, Realism, Africa, Tanzania, Dark
LION STANDING ON A KOPJES, Animal Portrait, Realism, Africa, Tanzania, Dark

Patricia Traub
LION STANDING ON A KOPJES, Animal Portrait, Realism, Africa, Tanzania, Dark, 2019

$22,000
19thc century classical French portrait sketch of a North African mans head
Located in Woodbury, CT
Outstanding small oil on velum sketch of a North African/ Arab head study. The painting is a
Category

1850s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

19thc century classical French portrait sketch of a North African mans head
19thc century classical French portrait sketch of a North African mans head

19thc century classical French portrait sketch of a North African mans head, 1850

$14,800
I Am Enough - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

I Am Enough - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
I Am Enough - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women

Emmanuel Daniel
I Am Enough - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women, 2025

$2,650
South African artist Cecily Sash, abstract in yellow and black with sgraffito
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Cecily Sash (South African, 1925 - 2019 Concept No. 3 Oil on board Signed ‘SASH’ 63 (upper left
Category

20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

South African artist Cecily Sash, abstract in yellow and black with sgraffito
South African artist Cecily Sash, abstract in yellow and black with sgraffito

Cecily Sash
South African artist Cecily Sash, abstract in yellow and black with sgraffito, 1963

$6,009
Lost paradises #4 Haude Bernabe Contemporary art Africa man in nature landscape
By Haude Bernabé
Located in Paris, FR
Mixed media on paper (oil paint and collage on paper) Unique work Haude Bernabé “The road maps
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Lost paradises #4 Haude Bernabe Contemporary art Africa man in nature landscape
Lost paradises #4 Haude Bernabe Contemporary art Africa man in nature landscape

Haude Bernabé
Lost paradises #4 Haude Bernabe Contemporary art Africa man in nature landscape, 2023

$4,618
Soul of Lady Àjokẹ́ -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Modern Africa, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
primarily employs oil and acrylic on canvas to create narrative and figurative art that delves into the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Soul of Lady Àjokẹ́ -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Modern Africa, Women
Soul of Lady Àjokẹ́ -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Modern Africa, Women

Mayowa Adekile
Soul of Lady Àjokẹ́ -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Modern Africa, Women, 2024

$3,250
A Dare to Dream 2 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
and her change in due season. It is an oil on canvas painting produced earlier in 2024. Shipping
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

A Dare to Dream 2 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
A Dare to Dream 2 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women

Elisha Nyong
A Dare to Dream 2 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women, 2024

$3,350
One Day At A Time -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
journey of visual pleasure using his unique stylized painting employing acrylic, oil, charcoal, and pastel
Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

One Day At A Time -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
One Day At A Time -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women

Morakinyo Femi
One Day At A Time -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women, 2023

$4,500
"Going to America" African Slave Ship by Black folk artist F.L. Doc Spellmon
By Doc Spellmon
Located in San Antonio, TX
: Oil "Going To America" Biography Doc Spellmon (1925 - 2008) F.L. “Doc” Spellmon (1925
Category

1960s Folk Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil

"Going to America" African Slave Ship by Black folk artist F.L. Doc Spellmon
"Going to America" African Slave Ship by Black folk artist F.L. Doc Spellmon

Doc Spellmon
"Going to America" African Slave Ship by Black folk artist F.L. Doc Spellmon, Circa 1960s

$4,200
"Flowers in a Blue Vase, Still Life, " Floral Lilac Early African-American Artist
Located in New York, NY
Charles Ethan Porter (1847 - 1923) Flowers in a Blue Vase Oil on canvas 8 x 10 inches Provenance
Category

Late 19th Century Hudson River School Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Oil

"Flowers in a Blue Vase, Still Life, " Floral Lilac Early African-American Artist
"Flowers in a Blue Vase, Still Life, " Floral Lilac Early African-American Artist

Charles Ethan Porter
"Flowers in a Blue Vase, Still Life, " Floral Lilac Early African-American Artist

$950
Philippe Cognee Carved Painting Expressionist Wood Relief Sculpture African Art
Located in Surfside, FL
Out of Africa. Expressionist paintings and carved reliefs at the Richard Gray Gallery, Chicago His
Category

1980s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Oil

Philippe Cognee Carved Painting Expressionist Wood Relief Sculpture African Art
Philippe Cognee Carved Painting Expressionist Wood Relief Sculpture African Art

Philippe Cognee
Philippe Cognee Carved Painting Expressionist Wood Relief Sculpture African Art, 1986

$9,500
African Violet, Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

African Violet, Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork

Vahe Yeremyan
African Violet, Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, 2020

$450
Decorative Oil Painting, Pair of Lions, Safari Wilderness Landscape, Africa.
Located in Berlin, DE
Decorative oil painting, pair of lions, safari wilderness landscape, Africa. Oil on canvas. Signed
Category

20th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Decorative Oil Painting, Pair of Lions, Safari Wilderness Landscape, Africa.
Decorative Oil Painting, Pair of Lions, Safari Wilderness Landscape, Africa.

P. Behrendt
Decorative Oil Painting, Pair of Lions, Safari Wilderness Landscape, Africa., 1936

$3,789
Antique African American Cubist Abstract Modern Signed Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American school cubist mid century modern abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas, circa 1950
Category

1940s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique African American Cubist Abstract Modern Signed Original Oil Painting
Antique African American Cubist Abstract Modern Signed Original Oil Painting

Antique African American Cubist Abstract Modern Signed Original Oil Painting, 1950

$695
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African Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of african oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. Browse a selection of contemporary, Impressionist or Expressionist versions of these works for sale today — there are 142 contemporary, 47 Impressionist, 42 abstract, 38 modern and 29 Expressionist examples available. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the african oil paintings on 1stDibs that include elements of brown, black, gray, blue and more. Bai (Carl Karni-Bain), Andrew Turner, Karnish Art, Carole Garland and Calo Carratalá took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much are African Oil Paintings?

The average selling price for african oil paintings we offer is $2,984, while they’re typically $0 on the low end and $7,950,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Paintings for You

Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.

When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.

Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.

Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.

No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.

Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color? 

On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by emerging artists and more today.

Questions About African Oil Paintings
  • How do I identify an oil painting?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • When was oil paint invented?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • Who is the father of oil painting?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • What is abstract oil painting?
    1 Answer
    Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
    An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
  • How do you maintain oil paintings?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

    You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)

    To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.

    If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • Did Dali use oil paint?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • Can you use oil paint on wood?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
  • How can you tell how old an oil painting is?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • Where is the largest oil painting in the world?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • Is it necessary to varnish oil paintings?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.

  • What makes an oil painting valuable?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • What is the difference between a lithograph and an oil painting?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
  • Does sunlight affect oil paintings?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.

    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

    You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)

    To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.

    If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • How can I tell if an oil painting is real?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • How do you know if an oil painting is valuable?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • How much are oil paintings worth?
    1 Answer
    La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021
    Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
  • How much do oil paintings cost?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.

  • How do I find an artist of oil paintings?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
  • How do I find the artist of an oil painting?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • Do oil paintings darken over time?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.

    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

    You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)

    To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.

    If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

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