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Early 20th Century Classic Oil Painting by W. Roelant Still Life Lobster
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful and attractive painting in a classic gilded frame. The painting depicts a still life with lobster, cabbage and eggs. It is oil on canvas. The painting is signed at the bot...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Romantic Unknown Paintings

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1970s Blue Gray Bridge Architectural Art Oil Painting
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Oil on Canvas Painting Stone Bridge MCM Architectural Art Signed, hard to read appears as Oastruita. Vintage wear on wood frame. Original unrestored vintage condition. Please refer t...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Other

Vintage Art Watercolor Scenic Holland Countryside Windmill Lake Boat
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s vintage Art watercolor scenic Holland countryside windmill lake & boat Measures: 14.25 x 20.15 Signed, unable to read. Distressed unrestore...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Paper

Modernist Oil Titled "Windows" Signed Palester, Circa 1960s
By Stuart Davis
Located in Peabody, MA
Modernist oil in the jazz era manner of Stuart Davis entitled “Window” and signed Palester, circa 1960s
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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1957 Don Bloom Market Scene modernist original oil on canvas
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Don Bloom (b. 1932-2016) large oil painting, dated 1957. In 1960 he was awarded the Guggenheim fellowship for creative painting, the same year his work was i...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Canvas

Nicolas Briganti Oil on Canvas
Located in Pasadena, TX
1861-1944 Nicolas Briganti oil on canvas. European Scene Active in New Bedford, Massachusetts between 1893 and 1897, Nicholas Briganti painted l...
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Early 20th Century American Romantic Unknown Paintings

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Nicolas Briganti Oil on Canvas
Nicolas Briganti Oil on Canvas
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Anne Taylor Nash - Portrait of a Gentleman
Located in Savannah, GA
Anne Taylor Nash (American, 1884-1968) Portrait of a gentleman, circa 1960 oil on canvas canvas: 24 by 30 inches frame: 26 by 32 inches
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Unknown Paintings

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Paint

Mid Century Modern Mixed Media Painting
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Mid Century Modern mixed media abstract painting, unknown artist.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Unknown Paintings

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Acrylic, Paper

Fidel Garcia M. Signed Painting on Canvas Titled: Bordadora De Huavtla Oax"
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This original painting was done by Fidel Garcia M. of Mexico in 1988 in a realistic style. The painting is done on canvas and depicts an elderly indigenous Mexican woman...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Unknown Paintings

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Canvas

Original Manly E. MacDonald Canadian Oil on Canvas Board Landscape Painting
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This original painting was done by the Canadian artist, Manly E. MacDonald in circa 1960 in his semi-impressionistic style. The painting is done on canvas artist's board and is a Can...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Other Unknown Paintings

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Canvas

Large Still Life Canvas by Chase Bailey, Paris, France, d. 2003
Located in Peabody, MA
Large still life by the noted painter Chase Bailey, who was also an accomplished film writer, actor, producer, and director who has worked with John Malko...
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Early 2000s French Post-Modern Unknown Paintings

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Paint

New England Gentleman Portrait Painting, 1854
Located in Savannah, GA
A portrait painting of a New England gentleman signed H.H. and dated 1854. The gentleman is believed to be William Mueller of Mendon, Mass and later Meridon Connecticut. sight: 18...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Tall Contemporary Floral Still Life Painting by Clair Seglem
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall floral still life painting by Oklahoma artist Clair Segelm. The subject of this piece is an emerald green vase that sits atop a light blue tablecloth. Tall purple flowers tower over the vase, and two clementines or oranges rest at its side. The background is geometric in blue and yellow. About the artist: This piece is by the late Oklahoma artist and retired Air Force man Clair Seglem...
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20th Century American Bohemian Unknown Paintings

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Paint, Paper

Framed Oil on Canvas "Delilah- Flower" Iceland Poppy by Shelly Gurton
Located in Savannah, GA
This stunning Iceland Poppy was painted by Shelly Gurton, a native of Georgia, born and raised in Savannah and Atlanta. She attended the University of Georgia where she received her ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Other Unknown Paintings

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Metal

Pair of Oil Paintings, Still Life with Fruit by Eddy Passauro, Dated 1932
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Atmospheric paintings, oil on board, made by Eddy (Edmond) Passauro. The works were made clear by a skilled painter, for example, pay attention to the reflection of the vases and the way in which the silver bowl was painted. The composition has also received the necessary attention. The artist himself can be seen in the small pear-colored pear vase...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Unknown Paintings

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Collage and Paint by Matthew Rose, Titled 12.05
Located in Peabody, MA
An original painting with collage titled "12.05", dated 2004, by the accomplished international artist Matthew Rose, an American expat artist, writer and ...
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Early 2000s French Modern Unknown Paintings

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Paint, Paper

Naum Zeitlin (1909-1997) / - Oil On Canvas Dated And Signed - The Staircase
Located in BARSAC, FR
Naum ZEITLIN (1909-1997) / Naum Losifovic CEJTLIN Russian-Ukrainian artist Signed lower left Dated and titled on the back "the staircase" Very good condition Beautiful original fra...
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1970s Ukrainian Other Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Paint

Watercolor of a Paris street scene with a „Berliner Leiste“ frame by A. Paly
Located in Hamburg, DE
The watercolor of a Paris street scene by A. Paly (1889-1979) is framed in a beautiful 19th century frame. The gouache dates from the early 20th century and conveys the French attitude to life with just a few brush strokes. The frame is colloquially called "Berliner Leiste". (or also Waschgoldleiste, or Schinkelleiste) The frames of this type mostly come from the middle of the 19th century and are nowadays very popular for framing modern art...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Unknown Paintings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Louis Guarnaccia “Easy Street Boat Basin” Nantucket, Oil on Linen, 2001
Located in Doylestown, PA
Louis Guarnaccia (b. 1958), “Easy Street Boat Basin,” Nantucket. A fine realist work in oil on linen. Charming red boat scene on the island of Nantucket, Massachusetts. Signed on lo...
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Early 2000s American Other Unknown Paintings

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Linen, Wood

Modernist Landscape Signed M. Steinberg of the Masada Region, Israel, D.1977
Located in Peabody, MA
Modernist landscape painting depicting the mountainous region where the ancient fortress of Masada once stood in southern Israel. Dated 1977, and signed in Hebrew, M. Steinberg, making it most likely by the Ukrainian artist Michael Steinberg...
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1970s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Cubist Still Life Gouache by Reid Fancher, 1947
Located in Ross, CA
Reid Fancher gouache still life Cubist style painting, c. 1947. Painting as seen measures 11 x 6.5, it is framed, matted, and ready to hang. Reid Fancher (1899-1977) was an America...
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1940s American Futurist Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Antique Oil Painting Cockerel His Hens Paul Henry Schouten 1860-1922
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique Oil Painting Cockerel & His Hens Paul Henry Schouten 1860-1922. Beautiful painting purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
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19th Century French Barbizon School Antique Unknown Paintings

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Giltwood, Paint

Heidi von Faber, Strawberries, 2007
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NL
Heidi von Faber is a Dutch realist painter based in The Hague, inspired by the old Dutch Masters and their masterful manipulation of light and shadow. Her work is characterised by hy...
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Early 2000s Dutch Modern Unknown Paintings

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Acrylic

Abstract Modernist Painting Marked "Shozo No. 2" Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Modernist abstract painting on canvas circa 1960s. Notated on stretcher: “Shozo No. 2”.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Paint

French signet Oil Painting-Artist C. Fondanéche-Autumn Landscape Scene-60s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
French Vintage large Oil Painting on Canvas- Autumn Landscape Scene-original signet C.Fondanéche-60s Wonderful play of Autumn Colors - very detailed painted Good vintage condition - ...
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1960s French French Provincial Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

RARE Parliament of Owls Painting with Custom-Made Walnut Frame, Sukhya, c. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Discover this captivating vintage Thai folk art painting by the artist Sukhya, a 1960s gem from the mid-century era. This original piece masterfully fuses traditional Thai cultural m...
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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Walnut

Camillo de Vito, View from Naples Pier, Gouache, c.1820s
Located in Savannah, GA
Camillo de Vito (Italian, active 1794-1845) Veduta del Molo di Napoli (view from the Naples pier), circa 1820s. A gouache on paper depicting a sailin...
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Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Unknown Paintings

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Glass, Fruitwood, Paint, Paper

Atmospheric Abstract Postmodern Painting by Judith Solomon
Located in Peabody, MA
Atmospheric faux-triptych Postmodern abstract painting by noted Massachusetts artist Judith Solomon dated 1998. There is an almost romantic appeal to th...
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1990s American Post-Modern Unknown Paintings

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Paint

Large Vintage Expressionist Landscape Painting Signed Enamel on Board
Located in Wilton, CT
Large expressionist landscape painting in enamel on board depicting grasses or flowers against a seaside sunset, circa 1980s-1990s. Well matched with a wide, white, wooden frame. Mea...
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Late 20th Century American Expressionist Unknown Paintings

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Enamel

Large Acrylic on Cavas Abstract Painting by American Listed Artist Ted Kerzie
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large scale abstract acrylic painting on canvas by American listed artist Ted Kerzie. Measurements: 178” Wide, 105” High, 3.5” Deep. Ted Kerzie Born in 1943 Tacoma Washington...
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1990s American Modern Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Wood

Framed Still Life Book Painting on Canvas in Gilt Frame with Stand
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A traditional still-life painting of a variety of books. This pretty piece is framed in a gilt faux fern leaf frame with gold details. The painting is small and features a set of boo...
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20th Century American American Classical Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Large Venice View, Signed by François Stroobant 1819-1916
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This large and very nice Venice view is a charcoal. This is the amazing the way Venezia is reflected into the water. This is a work signed by François Stro...
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1810s French Napoleon III Antique Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Wood

1970s Sgraffito Art Abstract Boats Oil Canvas Mid-Century Modern
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Abstract Sail Boats Scratched Graphic Technique Sgraffito Art Oil on Masonite Style Canvas Board Dimensions: 19 1/4" W x 15 1/4" H Preowned vintage unrestored condition. Refer to ima...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Other

Terence La Noue Large Post Modern Painting Titled "Havasu IV", D. 1982
Located in Peabody, MA
Large scale painting by noted artist Terence La Noue, dated 1982. La Noue often titled his paintings after places he had visited. This piece, "Havasu IV", no doubt refers to the Lake...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Large Oil on Canvas by Giovanni Battista Filosa 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Large oil on canvas by Giovanni Battista Filosa. Romantic oil painting of the XIX century signed FILOSA. The quality and the chromatic gain much more live than in the photos. The fr...
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19th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Unknown Paintings

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Still Life Painting of Green Apples and Jug
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A lovely still life painting of a grouping of green apples in a woven brown wicker basket. A brown jug sits behind the basket, with a knife all sitting upon a table with a brown tabl...
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20th Century American American Classical Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Post Modern Shaped Canvas Painting by Joan Swanson, D. 1984
Located in Peabody, MA
Post modern shaped canvas work of a pink painted triangle by Southern California artist Joan Swanson, dated 1984. She is a well exhibited painter and sculptor who studied with the renowned minimalists John McCracken...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Paint

Mixed Media Collage of Antique Photographs and Letters by Ben Freeman
Located in Peabody, MA
A mixed media work by noted artist and photographer Ben Freeman. This large scale work features a collage of antique gentleman’s photographs and authentic ...
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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Unknown Paintings

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Lead

Rustic Wall Art "Los Atravesados" by Mexican American Artist Roger Palacios.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rustic Wood Wall Art "Los Atravesados" Signed by Mexican American Artist Roger Palacios, Dated 1993. Features a modern interpretation of N...
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1990s American Modern Unknown Paintings

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Wood

Western Painting Oil on Canvas, Scene of a Roundup, Late 20th Century
Located in Incline Village, NV
Contemporary painting has very pleasing western subject matter depicting two cowboys actively taking part in a roundup of a herd of cattle . Takes place in a valley with surrounding ...
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20th Century American Modern Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Wood

Hard Edge Op Art Painting by Wilma Dick, Circa 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
A hard edge op art painting titled "Day of Atonement", ca. 1970s, by the noted Ohio artist Wilma Dick.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Painting for Partners of Americas International Convention by Jaqui Von Honts
Located in San Antonio, TX
Large painting for the Partners of Americas International Convention in 1980 by Texas artist Jacqui Von Honts. Jacqui Von Honts had outstanding creative tale...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Unknown Paintings

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Paint

A pair of Native American Framed Paintings of Man and Woman - Signed Jon Tiger
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A framed pair of a Native American man in woman. These paintings are by Oklahoma artist Jon Tiger. They were created in 1991 and feature a side profile portrait painting of the two. ...
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20th Century American Native American Unknown Paintings

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Wood, Paint, Paper

Small Profile Portrait Painting of a Blonde Girl on Green
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small portrait painting on card by artist Clair Seglem. Painted on card, the subject of this painting is painted in profile, and appears to ...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Unknown Paintings

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Paint, Paper

The painting "Sailing ship". F. Nyborg, Denmark, early XX century
Located in Chorzów, PL
Painting of sailing ship Origin : Denmark, early XX century Paintor : signed F. Nyborg Dimensions: Frame: height 54 cm / width 74 cm Image...
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1930s Scandinavian Other Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Canvas

Portrait of a Lady as Pomona Budapest, circa 1810
Located in Budapest, HU
Copy made in the early 19th century of the famous painting by Nicolas Fouché Troyes 1653 - 1733 Paris exhibited in the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest   
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Unknown Paintings

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Canvas

Native American Abstract Landscape TeePee Painting on Canvas - Oklahoma 1970s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A Native American abstract landscape painting of a grouping of teepees. Created on acrylic primed canvas, this piece is a great example of expressionist or abstract art. It uses a va...
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20th Century American Native American Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Framed Portrait Painting of a Young Boy in Red and Blue with Gilt Frame - Signed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large framed portrait painting of a boy in red and blue. The piece features a young boy or teen wearing a white collar shirt with a red overcoat. He has short blonde hair with hints of brown and auburn. He wears a blue newspaper boy cap...
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1990s American Folk Art Unknown Paintings

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Metal

Oil on Canvas by Evelyne Luez.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Oil on canvas by Evelyne Luez. Painting on canvas by Evelyne Luez, XXth Century. h: 55cm, w: 46cm, d: 2cm
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Unknown Paintings

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Canvas

Vivid Color Sydney Au Cityscape Oil Painting Artwork by Mark Kasav
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vivid Color Sydney AU Cityscape oil painting artwork by Mark Kasav Measures: 18 tall x 33 wide x .75 deep Oil on Canvas Canadian artist Mark Kazav Origi...
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Early 2000s Modern Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

1997 Vintage Art Original Watercolor Cobblestone Village #1 by Carrillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1997 Vintage Original watercolor cobblestone #1 Village by Carrillo Signed Carrillo 97 12.75 x 17.25 Preowned unrestored vintage condition. See images provided.
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1990s Expressionist Unknown Paintings

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Paper

Painting on Cardboard by Evelyne Luez, XXth Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Painting on cardboard by Evelyne Luez, XXth Century. Large painting on cardboard by Evelyne Luez, XXth century, "L'homme et son livre". Dimensions: h:100cm, w: 95cm, d: 0,5cm
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Unknown Paintings

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Acrylic

Italian Oil on Canvas by M Zampella, "Cows by Stream", Early 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Early 20th century Italian oil on canvas by M Zampella, "Cows by Stream", gilded frame, signed: lower right, M. Zampella.  
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Early 20th Century Italian Unknown Paintings

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Canvas

Oil on Canvas, Signed Evelyne Luez
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Oil on canvas, signed Evelyne Luez, representing a couple in love, 20th century painting. h: 82cm, w: 100cm, d: 2cm
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Unknown Paintings

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Canvas

"Scandinavian Seascape, " Painting
Located in New York, NY
Another piece of every man's Nordic heritage: a fisherman and his wife, earning their living on the sea. Masts capture the gusts, propelling the pair forward on their journey, nets a...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Canvas

Antique French Oil Portrait Painting on Wood of Catholic Pope Paul VI France
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Antique portrait painting of Pope Paul VI on wood. This beautiful piece depicts a small portrait of Pope Paul VI. This painting is one wood and unframed. Pop...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Unknown Paintings

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Wood, Paint

A. Smith Abstract Science Fiction Painting with Bright Blue Yellow, circa 1960
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American Mid Century Other Worldly Oil Painting by A. Smith. Featuring varied blue tones, detailed with yellow, orange, greens, black and white. Horizontal stretched canvas with thi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

"Ring around the Rosie" Graphite Acrylic Oil on Wood by Heidi Lustig
Located in Ross, CA
Mixed media art by Heidi Lustig, created in 2024. Graphite, acrylic, and oil on round wood panel, titled "Ring Around the Rosie" Signed by the artist on reverse. Heidi Lustig is a...
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2010s American Post-Modern Unknown Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood, Paint

Japanese Painting, Hanging Scroll, Circa 1930, Amaranth and Rooster
Located in Kyoto, JP
Amaranth and Rooster Artist unknown Hanging scroll, ink, mineral pigment and gofun on silk. Painting inscription: Tojo ?? Painting seal: Tojo ?? circa 1930 Dimensions: Scroll:...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Unknown Paintings

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Silk

Outsider Portrait Painting of a Man in Green on Canvas 16" x 20"
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall portrait painting of a gray-haired man on canvas. This piece is by an unknown outsider artist. It features an older gentleman with clipped gray and brown hair and a tan suit j...
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20th Century American Folk Art Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

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