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Interior of Church - Oil Paint by Jules Victor Génisson - Mid-19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on Board realized by Jules Victor Génisson (1805-1860) in the mid-19th Century. Hand signed
Category

Mid-19th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Romeo and Juliet - Oil Paint by Miroslava Vrbová-Štefková - mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Romeo and Juliet is a beautiful oil on panel realized by  Vrbová-Štefková in the mid-20th Century
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid Century Portrait of a Woman with Pearls
By Genevieve Rogers
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid century portrait of a woman with pearls and a blue shirt by California artist Genevieve Rogers
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid 20th Century oil painting of Clown a la badine by Feuillatte in teal
By Raymond Feuillatte
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
. Painted in June 1949, the work reflects the mid-century fascination with the clown as both motif and
Category

20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Still Life with Bottles, Onions and Vase - Oil Paint - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
artist in the mid-20th Century. Mixed colored oil painting on canvas. Hand signed on the lower margin
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Orientalist Dance in a Harem - Oil Paint by Miloslava Vrbova-Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Painting on board realized by Miloslava Vrbova (1909-1991) in the mid-20th century. Good
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Mid Century French Expressionist Oil, La Couseuse
Located in Cotignac, FR
A mid-century French Expressionist oil on paper, laid on board, painting of a lady sewing by
Category

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

View of the Roman Countryside - Oil Paint by Carlo Quaglia - Mid-20th Century
By Carlo Quaglia
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Carlo Quaglia in the mid-20th Century. Hand signed lower right
Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Mid Century Cubist Oil Painting of Woman with Flowers in Style of Jacques Villon
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful mid century cubist figurative of older woman with flowers and basket in style of Jacques
Category

1960s Cubist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Colorful Cubist Portrait of Woman Holding Fruit Interior Scene Mid 20th Century
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
vibrant cubist-inspired painting portrays a woman standing by an open window, holding a bowl of fruit
Category

Mid-20th Century Cubist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sunflowers - Oil on Canvas by Vrbova Miloslav Prof. Zinkovy - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Sunflowers is a beautiful oil painting realized by Vrbova Miloslava Prof. Zinkovy (1909-1991
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Costume - Mixed Media on Paper by Alkis Matheos - Mid-20th Century
By Alkis Matheos
Located in Roma, IT
Costume is an original painting artwork in mixed media, tempera and watercolor on paper, realized
Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Tempera, Watercolor

View of Amstel -Oil on Canvas by Jan Bevòrt - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
View of Amstel is a beautiful painting realized by Jan Bevòrt (1917-1996) Oil on canvas.  Hand
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Venus de Milo - Oil on Canvas by Marthe Delacroix - Mid-20th Century
By Marthe Delacroix
Located in Roma, IT
Unknown, Venus de Milo is an artwork realized by Marthe Delacroix (French, 1898–1970) in mid-20th
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Two Figures at Table - Oil Paint by Eliano Fantuzzi- mid-20th Century
By Eliano Fantuzzi
Located in Roma, IT
painting. Includes frame. Hand signed on the lower margin and on the back.
Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Costume - Mixed Media on Paper by Alkis Matheos - Mid-20th Century
By Alkis Matheos
Located in Roma, IT
Costume is a painting in mixed media, tempera and watercolor on paper, realized by the Greek-French
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Tempera, Watercolor

Costume - Mixed Media on Paper by Alkis Matheos - Mid 20th Century
By Alkis Matheos
Located in Roma, IT
Costume is an original painting artwork in mixed media, tempera and watercolor on paper, realized
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Tempera, Watercolor

Dockside — Mid-Century Modernism
By Alex Minewski
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
beyond the image alone. The work, in the end, must speak for itself. Painting should be an expression of
Category

1950s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Figure - Original Oil on Cardboard by Antonio Camarca - Mid-20th Century
By Antonio Camarca
Located in Roma, IT
Figure is an original drawing in oil on cardboard, realized by the Italian artist Antonio Camarca (Rome 1920-?). The state of preservation of the artwork is aged. With the stam on ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Mid 20th Century French Post-Impressionist Oil Busy French Town Street Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The French Town Simone Forge 1930-1950's French Impressionist artist oil on board unframed board: 16 x 13 inches inscribed verso Provenance: private collection, Francec Condition: gr...
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

William Newcombe Mid Century Abstract Nude
By William John Bertram Newcombe
Located in San Francisco, CA
William John Bertram Newcombe: 1907-1969. Listed Canadian and British artist known for Abstraction. He has had auction results over $4000. This wonderful nude looks so much better in...
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Kirby - Mid 20th Century Oil, Blustery Beach
Located in Corsham, GB
This charming Mid-Century scene depicts a coastal town on a stormy day. Washing lines shake in the
Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

A Colorful 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting of a Bull Fight by Francis Chapin
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A colorful, 1950s Mid-Century Modern painting of a bull fight by notable Chicago artist, Francis
Category

1950s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Family of Three, Mid Century Gouache on Paper
By Ivan Kurach
Located in Surfside, FL
States, his paintings are found in famous private collections and in museums all over the world. He spent
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

The Valley of the Temples - Mixed Colored Tempera on Paper - Mid-19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Valley of the Temples is an original modern artwork realized in 19th century. Mixed colored
Category

Mid-19th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Tempera, Paper

Mid-Century Balinese River Scene
Located in Soquel, CA
Ink painting of a traditional Balinese river scene attributed to Dewa Putu Lopid. Intricate and
Category

1950s Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink

Costume - Original Mixed Media on Paper by Alkis Matheos - Mid-20th Century
By Alkis Matheos
Located in Roma, IT
Costume is an original painting in mixed media, tempera and watercolor on paper, realized by the
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Mosque in Constantinople - Drawing - Mid-20th Century
By Gustavo Francalancia
Located in Roma, IT
Mosque in Constantinople is an original artwork realized in the mid-20th century, and attributed to
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Tempera, Watercolor

Mid 19th Century Oil - A Bedtime Story
Located in Corsham, GB
times bought about a great gothic revival during the 19th century. It's influence on architecture
Category

Mid-19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Costume - Original Mixed Media on Paper by Alkis Matheos - Mid-20th Century
By Alkis Matheos
Located in Roma, IT
Costume is an original painting artwork in mixed media on paper realized by the Greek-French artist
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Tempera, Watercolor

Costume - Original Mixed Media on Paper by Alkis Matheos - Mid-20th Century
By Alkis Matheos
Located in Roma, IT
Costume is an original painting in mixed media, tempera and watercolor on paper, realized by the
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Tempera, Watercolor

Costume - Original Mixed Media on Paper by Alkis Matheos - Mid-20th Century
By Alkis Matheos
Located in Roma, IT
Costume is an original painting in mixed media, tempera and watercolor on paper, realized by the
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Tempera, Watercolor

Costume - Original Mixed Media on Paper by Alkis Matheos - Mid 20th Century
By Alkis Matheos
Located in Roma, IT
Costume is an original painting artwork in mixed media, tempera and watercolor on paper, realized
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Tempera, Watercolor

Children Playing in the Park - Oil Paint by Miroslava Vrbová - mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Children playing in the park is a beautiful oil on canvas realized by Vrbova, Miloslava Pof. Zinkovy (1909-1991). Oil on cavas, signed and framed. 60 x 50 cm. Very good condition. 
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Rosemary" with Feather Boa - Bay Area Figurative Movement Study Oil on Canvas
By Patricia Gren Hayes
Located in Soquel, CA
"Rosemary" with Feather Boa - Bay Area Figurative Movement Study Oil on Canvas A dark-haired woman
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Lookout, San Francisco Figurative Abstract
By Sally Kissinger Wilt
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant and unique Bay Area Figurative School painting by Sally Kissinger Wilt (American, 1936-2004
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid Century Native American Portrait
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid century Native American portrait by B. Shepard (American, 20th Century). Signed "B. Shepard
Category

1950s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Mid Century Bayside View, San Francisco
By Sally Kissinger Wilt
Located in Soquel, CA
Stunning large-scale, Bay Area Figurative School, painting of a woman sitting by a window
Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pierot in the Dressing Room - Oil on Canvas by Vrbova Miloslav- Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Pierot in the dressing room is an oil painting realized by Vrbova Miloslava Prof. Zinkovy.  Oil on
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid Century Portrait of an African American Man
By Genevieve Rogers
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid-century figure study of an African American man by American Impressionist artist Genevieve
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Laid Paper

Mid Century Figure Study, Standing Woman with Plants
By Genevieve Rogers
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful mid century nude figure study of a red haired woman standing with plants by California
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Laid Paper

Lilies of the Valley in a Vase- Oil Paint by Miloslava Vrbova - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on Canvas realized by Miloslava Vrbova (1909-1991) in the mid-20th century. Good condition
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Folk Art Mid 19th Century Oil - Swiss Peasants
Located in Corsham, GB
A truly unique and engaging piece of European Folk Art from the mid 19th Century. This vibrant and
Category

Mid-19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Untitled" mid century modern MCM
By Margaret Putnam
Located in San Antonio, TX
Margaret Putnam MCM Mid Century Modern (1913-1987) San Antonio Artist Image Size: 7 x 9 Frame
Category

1960s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache

18th Century by Francesco Lavagna Pair of Flower Vases Oil on Canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Francesco Lavagna (active in Naples in the mid-18th century) Title: Pair of Flower Vases Medium
Category

Early 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large-Scale Baltic Figurative Courtyard Genre Scene
Located in Soquel, CA
A substantial mid-century Baltic figurative courtyard genre painting by an unknown Eastern European
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Woman Baking, Redbook Illustration, Mid - Century
By Lorraine Fox
Located in Miami, FL
Signed lower right, unframed - Interior Illustration for Redbook Magazine
Category

1950s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Illustration Board

Monday Grays - Original Figurative Oil on Paper
By Michael William Eggleston
Located in Soquel, CA
Monday Grays - Original Figurative Oil on Paper Original oil on paper figurative painting by
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Mid Century French Pencil Sketch Study of Fashionable Figures
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Mid Century French Portrait Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Pencil/ charcoal on artists
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Pencil

Pair of Mid Century Blocking Portrait Study, Mid Century Portrait of a Woman
By Gordon Cook
Located in Soquel, CA
International Typographical Union, Local 21. He began exhibiting his prints, drawings, and paintings at the
Category

1960s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid Century French Charcoal Portrait of a Thoughtful Woman
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Mid Century French Portrait Artist: Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Pencil
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Pencil

Mid 20th Century French Modernist Oil Abstract Figure
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
collection, France The painting is in good and presentable condition.
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid Century French Study of a Smiling Mythical Bust
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Mid Century French Study Artist: Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Pencil/ charcoal
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Pencil

The Sea - Oil Painting - 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Sea is an original painting realized by an anonymous artist in the mid-20th Century. Oil
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid Century French Drawing Study of a Classical Bust
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Mid Century French Bust Portrait Artist: Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Pencil
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Pencil

"Successful Campaign" Mid Century Short Story Illustration Original
Located in Soquel, CA
A mid-century American Impressionist oil painting depicting two men with an American Flag in the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid 19th Century Oil - Girl with Wheat Sheaf
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful portrait depicting a young girl in a pastoral setting. He clutches her gathered wheat in her lap as proof of her days work as the sun begins to set on the horizon. The a...
Category

Mid-19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Midcentury Figurative Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the midcentury figurative painting you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. In our selection of items, you can find Modern examples as well as a Impressionist version. If you’re looking for a midcentury figurative painting from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a midcentury figurative painting to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of brown, gray, beige, white and more. A midcentury figurative painting from Simon Goldberg, Alkis Matheos, Suzanne Lalique, Jeanne Daour and Rosy Andreasi-Verdier — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and watercolour, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years. If space is limited, you can find a small midcentury figurative painting measuring 1 high and 1 wide, while our inventory also includes works up to 210.5 across to better suit those in the market for a large midcentury figurative painting.

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The price for a midcentury figurative painting in our collection starts at $124 and tops out at $2,000,000 with the average selling for $1,200.
Questions About Midcentury Figurative Painting
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    The first Italian painter to paint realistic figures was Giotto di Bondone. His works marked a departure from the elongated, stylized forms common in early Christian art and served as inspiration for Italian Renaissance painters. Giotto's most famous paintings include Lamentation, the Ognissanti Madonna, the Kiss of Judas and Pentecost. Explore a diverse assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.