Canvas Wall Decorations

Beautiful and sensitively rendered oil on canvas by the French painter Jean d'Esparbès. Executed circa 1950–1960, this captivating work portrays a young woman gently holding a doll i...

Intimite expressive female portrait painting on canvas by M.Simon, France 1940-50's. The painting is framed in a tri-colour frame.

Antique painting Martyrdom of St. Bartholomew, by northern European painter of the 17th century Oil on canvas 100 x 150 cm Painting based on a subject by Martin de Vos (1532-1603) a...

J. Langlois (1855-1904) “Two Terriers” Oil on canvas, circa 1890, signed lower right “J. Langlois,” framed Dimensions: Height 14 (10) inches Width 18 (14) inches

Darryl Hughto, (American, b.1943) had his first one man show at the prestigious Tibor de Nagy gallery in NYC in 1971. Vibrant color and energetic brushwork characterize Hughto's pai...

Step into a vivid flashback to the 1980s, where neon beats and sharp geometry ruled the scene. This dramatic, large-scale canvas, signed boldly “Dana” in playful pink, is a pure embo...

A modern oil painting on canvas titled "Blue and Orange Still Life" by John Thomas. Signed bottom right. Created in 1958. A abstract expressionist painting with inspirations from col...

Framed oil painting on canvas by Ewald Kreusch (1895-1960) is a delightful study of an old-growth forest with a footworn path leading on to adventures beyond the horizon. Kreusch has...

Mid-Century Danish Multi Charcoal Abstract by Uffe Christoffersen (1970s) A celebrated Danish painter and graphic artist, is a compelling piece that marries the minimalist allure o...

Beautiful pair of oil paintings on canvas, mounted on panel and framed in ebonized and gilded wood. The pictorial technique used favors chiaroscuro, with the representation of a vase...

Peter Graham (1836-1921), Scottish painter. Oil on canvas. Scottish Highlands. Beautiful antique frame in 24-carat gold leaf. Approx. 1880s. Signed. Painting in excellent condition...

A beautiful large scale Italian 18th century oil on canvas painting in a giltwood frame. The painting depicts the lovely Italian countryside with charming personages dressed in class...

This monumental oil painting by Henry Arthur Elkins captures the breathtaking beauty of a Colorado mountain river at sunset. The painting portrays ...

Oil on canvas portraying the visit of Venus to the forges of Vulcan. French school of the 2nd half of the 18th century. Undoubtedly executed by a pupil of François BOUCHER; who died...

A dynamic 1980s Memphis-style mixed-media combine by Johnston, this sculptural wall work bursts with color, geometry, and dimensional energy. Layered plywood panels in vivid pink a...

Dramatic and decorative 1980s hard edge abstract painting in yellow and black by Clarissa Mitchell. Acrylic on canvas. Unsigned but gallery tag remains in verso.

A charming framed Scandinavian still life oil on canvas of a domestic table scene covered in cabbages and a lemon. Painted in a slightly naive yet modernistic layout style in crisp g...

Veneto, Italy, early 18th century Oil on canvas 20th century frame carved and gilded in pure gold Dimensions: cm W 93 x H 78,5 x D 5.

A beautifully executed and rare complementary pair of oil on canvas paintings depicting two of the moist famous and important counter reformation catholic saints St Francis Xavier and St Carlo Borromeo shown in scenes of what the respective saints are mostly famous for. St Francis Xavier for the conversion to Christianity of many S. E Asian countries notably India and St Carlo Borromeo shown asking the Virgin Mary to intercede for the cessation of the terrible plague of 1576. The paintings are presented in refreshed gilded carved wooden frames and are unsigned. St. Francis Xavier was born in Spanish Navarre in 1506 and in 1528, he met St. Ignatius of Loyola. He became one of the seven in 1534 who founded the Society of Jesus (Jesuit Order). In 1536, he left the University of Paris and joined St. Ignatius in Venice. He was ordained in 1537, and in 1540 after the Society was recognized by the Pope, he journeyed to the Far East. Francis Xavier first evangelized the Portuguese colony of Goa in India, then Travancore, Ceylon, Malacca, and the surrounding islands. From there he journeyed to Japan, where he gave Christianity such deep roots that it survived centuries of violent persecution. He died on Sancian Island in 1552, while he was seeking to penetrate into the great forbidden land of China. Despite language problems, lack of funds, resistance from the Europeans as well as the natives, he persevered. St. Francis converted more people in his life than anyone since the Apostle St. Paul. He baptized over 3 million people, converted the entire town of Goa in India, and he labored in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and Japan. He was truly a missionary par excellence. St Carlo Borromeo (1538-1584), was a Cardinal of the Holy Roman Catholic Church and Archbishop of Milan from 1565 to 1583. He was described in the decree for his canonization, as “a man, even while the world smiles on him with the utmost flattery, he lives crucified to the world, spiritually, trampling earthly things, seeking continuously the things of heaven, emulating the life of the Angels on earth, in his thoughts and actions. The plague began in the month of August that year. Milan was celebrating joyfully the arrival of Don John of Austria, on his way to Flanders, where he had been appointed governor. The city authorities were abuzz with excitement in their desire to bestow the highest honours on the Spanish prince, but Charles, who had been Archbishop of the diocese for six years, was following with concern the news coming from Trento, Verona and Mantua, where the plague had begun claiming victims. The first cases exploded in Milan on August 11th, right at the moment when Don John of Austria arrived. The victor of Lepanto, followed by the governor, Antonio de Guzmán y Zuñiga, departed the city, while Carlo Borromeo, who was in Lodi for the Bishop’s funeral, returned in haste. Confusion and fear reigned in Milan and the Archbishop dedicated himself completely to assisting the sick and ordering public and private prayers. Dom Prosper Guéranger sums up his infinite charity in this way: “In the absence of local authorities, he organized the health service, founded or renewed hospitals, sought money and provisions, decreed preventive measures. Most importantly though, he took steps to ensure spiritual help, assistance to the sick and the burial of the dead. Unafraid of being infected, he paid in person, by visiting hospitals, leading penitential processions, being everything to everyone, like a father and true shepherd” St. Carlo was convinced that the epidemic was “a scourge sent by Heaven” as chastisement for the sins of the people and that recourse to spiritual measures was necessary to fight against it: prayer and penitence. He rebuked the civil authorities for having placed their trust in human measures rather than divine ones. “Hadn’t they prohibited all the pious gatherings and processions during the time of the Jubilee? For him, and he was convinced of it, these were the causes of the chastisement. The magistrates who governed the city continued to oppose public ceremonies, out of fear that the large gathering of people would spread contagion, but Charles “who was guided by the Divine Spirit” – recounts another biographer – convinced them by citing various examples, among which was the one regarding St. Gregory the Great who had halted the plague devastating Rome in 590. While the pestilence spread, the Archbishop then ordered three general processions to take place in Milan on the 3rd, 5th and 6th of October, “to placate the wrath of God”. On the first day, the Saint, despite it not being the Lenten season, placed ashes on the heads of the thousands gathered, exhorting them to penitence. Once the ceremony was over, the procession went to the Basilica of St. Ambrose. Charles put himself at the head of the people, dressed in a hooded purple robe, barefoot, penitential cord at his neck and large cross in his hand. The second procession led by the Cardinal headed towards the Basilica of San Lorenzo. The third day the procession from the Duomo headed for the Basilica of Santa Maria at San Celso. St. Carlo carried in his hands a relique of Our Lord’s Holy Nail, which had been given by the Emperor Theodosius to St. Ambrose in the 5th century. The plague didn’t show any signs of waning and Milan appeared depopulated, as a third of its citizens had lost their lives and the others were in quarantine or didn’t dare leave their homes. The Archbishop ordered about twenty stone columns with a cross at the top to be erected in the main squares and city crossroads, allowing the inhabitants from every quarter to take part in the Masses and public prayers - from the windows of their homes. One of Milan’s protectors was St. Sebastian, the martyr the Romans had recourse to during the plague in 672. St. Charles suggested that the magistrates of Milan reconstruct the sanctuary dedicated to him, which was falling into ruins, and to celebrate a solemn feast in his honour for ten years. Finally in July 1577, the plague ceased and in September the founding stone was laid in the civic temple of St. Sebastian, where on January 20th every year, even today a Mass is offered to recall the end of the scourge. St.Carlo Borromeo died on November 3rd 1584 and was buried in the Duomo of Milan. His heart was solemnly translated to Rome, in the Basilica of Saints Ambrose...

Antonio Calza (Italy, Verona, 1653-18th April 1725) "Battle between Christian and Turkish cavalry with castle" The painting depicts a bloody battle between Christian and Turkish cavalry. Characterized by dynamism, intensity of color and light, the main scene occupies the lower horizontal section of the canvas, optically interrupted by the black fumes of the shots from which emerge, on the left, the towers of a fortress. On the right, in the distance you can see the combat in progress in the countryside, beyond which you can see the pale presence of hills that create a fifth, marking the horizon. To frame the scene contributes to the left, against light and in the foreground, a portion of the wall. The painter, however, introduces a horse on the ground, of which we see only the back, a ruse to involve the observer making him become active and participate in the scene. In the foreground, lifeless bodies, wounded horses and, scattered on the ground, weapons and a drum enhance the drama of the clash. The excitement and expressive force, the intense chromatic range attentive to the conditions of light and the fine brushstrokes, decisive and dramatic, suggests the attribution to Antonio Calza, one of the most important painters of battles of the seventeenth century, excellent student and continuator of the greatest interpreter of the genre, Jacques Courtois called il Borgognone (Saint-Hyppolite 1621 - Rome 1676). Il Borgognone, although not having had a real school or direct students, places itself as a primary reference point by the Italian and foreign "battaglisti". The genre of battle painting found great success in the collections of the Italian and European nobility of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. The battles of the Italian Renaissance, in which the scene converged towards a precise protagonist, evolve towards a type of combat "without hero". The bloody realism of the details and the dynamic development of the narrative confuse the figure of the protagonist, when present, to give importance to the swirl of horses and armed fighters, among which, moreover, does not emerge a winner. The certain documents relating to the life and movements of Antonio Calza are scarce; it was equally difficult to reconstruct, from the critics, a catalogue of autograph works. Through paintings in private collections, in museums and paintings passed on the antiques market it has been possible to identify a copious corpus of works that can be traced back to his hand. The work of art historians, together with that of antique dealers, in conferring proper attributions in order to best outline the figure of Calza, continues but studies are still in progress. In this sense, the work of Giancarlo Sestieri should certainly be noted, who investigated the artistic production of the battaglisti and Calza, thus allowing the comparison of the numerous photographic works reported, to identify and recognize the stylistic qualities that distinguish the corpus of paintings assigned to him today. Antonio Calza was born in 1653 in Italy, in Verona and in 1664 he entered the school of Carlo Cignani in Bologna, dedicating himself to painting battles and landscapes. He then perfected in Rome, where he knew the works of the then undisputed head of the sector, Jacques Courtois called the Burgundian. In 1675 he returned to Verona and married an 88-year-old widow who, dying, left him a rich inheritance. Much appreciated by the nobility and the bourgeoisie, he received numerous commissions. Bartolomeo Dal Pozzo (Le Vite de' pittori, de gli scultori et architetti veronesi, 1718) praises "three great paintings of battles...

Painted canvas, or decorative panel, representing a Japanese samurai on a stylized geometric background. French contemporary work of artists. Dimensions: H 160 x W 100 cm Referenc...

Francesco Lavagna (Italy -Naples 1684-1724) "Still life with flowers and watermelon and hermas with garden in the background" The painting, beautifully made and in good condition, d...

Four Children and a Dog Playing 'King of the Mountain' on a snow pile, using snow balls, on a town street with a windmill behind, oil on mahogany beveled panel, initialed "WH" on bui...

Large oil painting by the Alsatian (French province) artist Fernand Dubich (1903 -1977). Still life in autumnal colors depicting a large bouquet of dried flowers in a copper cauldron...

Bring atmosphere and coastal charm to any study, library, or living space with this antique set of three English School maritime paintings, circa 1880, each beautifully rendered in o...

77 x 39 abstract oil painting by Wolf Von Frise in custom frame.

The beautiful and intriguing 19th century portrait of John the Baptist, oil on wood, in style of Francisco Goya, signed lower left by French painter Saint Cyr Anduze. The painting i...

This is some of the largest paintings Bertil Berntsson executed with oil on canvas in 1964. It was exhibited in the Liljevalchs konsthall in Stockholm. Coming with a good provenance ...

A countrycore pull-down Jung Koch Quentell wall chart illustrating goshawk, buzzard, long-eared owl. Used as teaching material in German schools. Colorful print on paper reinforced w...

A cottagecore antique pull-down wall chart by Jung Koch Quentell showing the life cycle of an European mole cricket (gryllotalpa gryllotalpa). Published...

A wonderfull painterly painting by Olivier Foss (1920-2002). A Parisian street scene with a solitary figure-a quintessence of modern existence. done with palette knife and brush the painting has a great feeling and high quality of execution. In a high quality frame with gold leaf edge. Here is a quick note about the artist, courtesy of Kodner Gallery...

Painted canvas, or decorative panel, representing a bird in a floral decoration. Contemporary work by French artists. Dimensions: H 160 x W 100 cm Reference: LS6334675T Raw li...

Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki (Danzig, 1726 - Berlin, 1801) Interior scene with concert Oil on canvas, 42 X 34 cm With frame 57 x 49 x 6 cm Already attributed to Pietro Longhi, the ...

A 1958 oil on canvas by Mexican artist Carlos Orozco Romero depicting a 3-arm red human figure. The painting is signed and dated on the lower right. It is framed inside its original ...

Philip Hermogenes Calderon (1833-1898) was one of the most renowned and brilliant British artists of the 19th century. He studied in Paris ...

This fine oil on canvas shows three female generations of the same family, grandmother, mother and daughter, in the interior of a country cottage. The youngest of the three women see...

The antique painting titled "L'Eveque a la Lecture" (the bishop reading), was created in France, circa 1890. The canvas signed in the lower right corner by French artist, M. Valle, c...

Randy Lee (White Horse, b. 1951) Untitled (Ceremonial Map with Rawhide Lacing), circa 1980s–1990s Mixed media on canvas with leather rawhide attachments, framed Canvas: 80 in. H × 6...

Jay Milder (born 1934) is an American artist and a figurative Expressionist painter of the second generation New York School. Old Testament themes such as Jacob's Ladder and Noah’s Ark, and the Jewish...

“Moonlit Moose” by Greg Parker. Oil on canvas; 24” x18”. Signed Gregory H. Parker. Unframed. Piece portrays a dark and moody scene, lit by the full moon peering through the clouds. A...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, very large antique circa 1900 Continental oil painting of a forest with a mother and child wa...

Saint Jerome Hears the Trumpet of Judgment, Neapolitan School, 17th Century This exquisite oil-on-canvas painting depicts Saint Jerome hearing the trumpet of the angel of the Last Ju...

Pair Antique French Oil on Canvas Paintings of Chinese Motifs on Panels, Circa 1890's.

A pair of domestic conversation pieces by John Grenville Fennell (1807- 1885), Both showing rivers and streams within a mountainous landscape, possibly fishing expeditions for the mi...

Unsigned still life oil on canvas of flowers and fruits in a basket from the mid-late 1800s. The basket appears to rest in a curved windowsill, wit...

Invite colors to a wall with this elegant antique floral painting. Crafted in France circa 1850, and set in the original carved gilt frame, the colorful canvas depict a classic still...

Surrealist nude painting by Alex Alemany, Spanish, circa 1970s. Alemany's works are often described as "magical realism." This painting measures 32" H x 25.5" W and is unframed.

A very decorative Arts and Crafts painted frieze, very much in the manner of Albert Edward Hayes. The paining has areas of loss as the photos show, the ...

Oil on canvas painting, Romulus and Remus sheltered by Faustulus, 20th century artist, copy of Pietro da Cortona. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION C...

17th century oil on canvas representation of the "Feeding of the 4,000" of Italian school.

Painted canvas, or decorative panel, representing a bird, more precisely a Nile shoebill, on a gold colored background. Contemporary French work of artists. Dimensions: H 190 x W 1...

Custom framed cubist/ abstract painting by Havers. circa 1960's This amazing piece has vivid coloring and rich texture. Professional framing selected by Gustavo Olivieri Antiques...

O/8219 - The classic landscape with grazing sheep: a subject much loved by painters because it's a usually enriched by tree foliage against the backdrop of a beautiful blue sky. If Y...

Atmospheric Blacksmith Forge Interior by Edvard Petersen signed by monogram This magnificent late 19th-century painting of an atmospheric blacksmith forge interior is by the renowned realist Danish painter Edvard Petersen. Depicting a richly detailed industrial workshop scene, it is a remarkable example of Danish realism. As an authentic Edvard Petersen painting, it showcases the artist’s dedication to portraying the lives of craftsmen and workers in the late 1800s. If you are an art collector or enthusiast seeking to purchase an original blacksmith interior artwork, this vintage realism painting not only holds artistic value but also represents an essential piece of Danish heritage art. Below, we explore the painting’s intricate details, its historical context, and Edvard Petersen's life. 1. Artwork Overview: A Glimpse into the Industrial Past This vintage painting of a blacksmith’s forge reflects the hardworking spirit of the late 19th century. The atmospheric industrial art is meticulously rendered with a keen eye for lighting, texture, and realism. Key aspects of this Danish blacksmith workshop artwork include: Industrial Setting: The painting captures the interior of a blacksmith workshop, filled with well-used tools and the dim glow of the forge. Lighting Mastery: The late 19th-century atmospheric blacksmith interior is defined by its masterful use of light and shadow. The forge fire creates a vivid, warm glow, contrasting with the cooler daylight filtering through a window. Human Element: The blacksmith figures appear in dynamic postures, emphasising the laborious nature of their craft. The workers’ silhouettes against the glow of the fire add depth and dimension. Textural Details: The texture of worn wood, metal tools, and stone flooring is painstakingly realistic, typical of Edvard Petersen’s style. 2. Artistic Style and Techniques A. Realism and Atmosphere As a prominent Danish realist painting, this work exemplifies the realist tradition for which Petersen is known. His choice of subdued, earthy tones highlights the authentic industrial atmosphere. The blend of warm, fiery hues with darker, shadowy tones creates a dramatic and contemplative mood. B. Composition and Structure The composition follows a well-organised structure, with: Foreground Elements: Anvil, tools, and a large wooden barrel. Middle Ground: Figures working at the forge and a workbench. Background: The illuminated workshop window and hanging tools. Colour Palette: Predominantly browns, greys, and ochres with contrasting fiery highlights. Lighting Effect: The combination of natural and artificial lighting enhances the sense of depth and space. 3. Significance of the Painting A. Cultural Context This late 19th-century blacksmith painting...

Early 20th century scenic oil painting of castle, bridges, and mountain range on canvas. Features a whimsical scene with an American flag flyi...

Oil on canvas, 1972, signed 'T. Klaverkamp', titled and dated on the reverse. This large ad mesmerizing painting draws the i the view of lookers from any angle ad sets the mood for...

English orientalist school; late 19th - early 20th century. "Slave market". Oil on canvas. Presents stamps on the back. Measurements: 26,5 x 36 cm; 27 x 37 cm (frame). The orien...

Guglielmo Napoli (Pavia, 1868 - Genoa, 1945) The betrothed Oil on panel, 46.6 x 68 cm Frame 73 x 81 cm Signed lower left "Gugl . mo Napoli Dipinse" The work in questi...

17th century, Nuvolone workshop Annunciation Measures: Oil on canvas, 98.50 x 127.00 cm - with frame 144 x 115 Depicted is a canonical Annunciation which sees Mary on her knees ...

Oil on canvas still life by Karl Mattern, depicting a pedestal bowl filled with fruit set beside a row of books. The composition blends structured form with soft tonal balance, chara...