Hand-Crafted Paintings

Early 19th century, Napoleonic period oil painting on an oak panel. If you are looking for early 19th century, French art with a military topic then this romantic style rural scene ...

Vintage watercolor painting depicts pink and red flowers, most probably peonies, with lush green leaves, and white and yellow butterfly, sitting on one of the leaves. Bright, festiv...

A vintage French still life painting, signed and dated by the artist "D. Roland '56". This oil on canvas painting depicts a spherical vase of brass-tone filled with a colorful and ex...

This is a beautiful, elegant and striking still life oil painting of a Lobster with fruit on an overflowing laid table with silverware, basket or fruit, foliage an upturned crab and ...

A vibrant 1969 lithograph by Ken Kusaka. Signed numbered and dated lower margin. In a period shadow box. Frame has some age wear and paint loss. Litho is in good condition.

A turquoise-green, blue vintage Mid-Century Modern French abstract composition oil on wood painting, painted by Daniel Clesse in good condition. Signed on the lower right and counter...

Thomas Reilly Dibble (American, 1898-1991), Girls on Stone Wall, 1954 Oil on panel. Signed lower right: T. Reilly Dibble ’54. Titled and signed verso: “Girls on Stone Wall” – T.R. Di...

Mid Century Surrealist Hand Painted Art Panel Folk or Fairground Art, Europe, 1960s. This is a very unique and strange piece of folk / fairground art from mid 20th century. Hand pai...

UNTITLED, 1976, acrylic on canvas by JACK ROTH, (American 1927-2004)

A vintage oil painting of a white Persian cat. This sweet painting, by Beno Boleradsky (a well-known Hungarian artists), depicts a playful white cat, wit...

An exquisite circa 1820 Regency period portrait in the manner of Scottish royal portraitist Sir Henry Raeburn (4 March 1756 – 8 July 1823) of a...

Large American abstract modernist impressionist oil painting on masonite board in the great original artist hand painted sgraffito combed decorated wood frame by Zoute ( born Leon Sa...

A very interesting and unusual Cornwall Iron Banks Original Oil Painting by artist J. Earle Pfoutz. The painting is produced on canvas and comes complete with what appears to be an original artist decorated/painted frame with later touch ups. The Cornwall Iron Banks Original Oil Painting is signed on the front by the artist and appears to be dated 1948 on the rear. Known for his unusual subjects Pfoutz outdid himself with this effort, capturing the workings of one of the largest iron ore mines in the eastern United States, located in Cornwall PA. This mine and others in the area that came before it, played a crucial role in the development of the United States of America from the Revolutionary War, through the industrial revolution up until the 1970’s when the mine was flooded during Hurricane Agnes and closed operations. Overall frame Size approximately 26″ wide x 2″ deep x 30″ high J. Earle Pfoutz had a long and distinguished career as a self trained artist. More can be learned about him from reading this article produced by Gary Hawbaker at askART Earle Pfoutz Born: 1891 – Lancaster, Pennsylvania Died: 1957 Known for: Landscape, figure, still life painting An image of J Earle Pfoutz Biography from the Archives of askART J. Earle Pfoutz (John Earle Pfoutz) – (Oct 23, 1891-Nov 9, 1957) “A seventh generation descendant of a Swiss family which arrived in America early in the 17th Century, J. Earle Pfoutz was born in Lancaster, PA, son of John Bachman and Susan Allison Pfoutz. He painted houses for a living and pictures for a life. A self-taught artist, described as a primitive, he was distinctive for his vivid imagination and bold color application. He painted hundreds of Lancaster County scenes. Pfoutz traveled through the hills near his home and along the Susquehanna River in search of scenes. He began painting with a brush when he was fourteen, but added a palette knife after suffering an eye injury. He completed eighth grade in the Lancaster Public Schools and there his formal education ended. However, the Department of Public Instruction of the State of Pennsylvania thought so highly of his work as an artist that officials certified him as an art instructor and he taught for a year in the York (PA) public schools. He also was an art instructor under the program for disabled veterans, sponsored by the Veterans Administration, when he gave private instruction to veterans in their homes. In 1947, J. Earle Pfoutz finally earned national recognition as an artist. His painting, Opalescent October, was chosen by the Museum of Art of Dayton Ohio, to travel all over the country for a year with its Group Exhibition. Described as a “very colorful, calm scene, iridescent in color, sweeping in design,” the painting started on its journey around the country early in 1948. In an interview with the Sunday News (Lancaster, PA – Nov 2, 1947), Pfoutz stated that he didn’t know whether he was a “primitive” or an “impressionist.” No master taught him, no school channeled his style. “Sometimes I didn’t eat, but I always managed to paint,” he recalled. Many of his hundreds of canvases -most of them not sold, but given away to friends – found their way to other parts of the country. “I never remember the day when I did not love color,” Pfoutz said. “I was about 12 years old when I saw my first palette – a string of different colored paint paddles that graced the stores of that day. As a boy I had two great desires. One was to be able to eat all the strawberry jam I could, and the other to possess a string of those beautiful paint paddles. Well, I’ve got my fill of jelly, but I’ve never yet got my fill of beautiful colors.” In 1950, Pfoutz’s one man show of paintings made front page headlines in the Lancaster Intelligencer Journal: “Most of the twenty oil paintings on exhibition are landscapes, although there are several interesting figure studies. Colors again, as in all Pfoutziana are rich and full-bodied, but for the most part not as startlingly as in some of the earlier work. Most of the paintings were done during the past year, and also reveal the painter’s characteristic heavy impasto technique, in which the rich swirls of paint carry their own message. Among the figures, The Banjo Picker, and The Magician, are the most provocative. Both are character studies; the first being of a tramp musician whose drab clothing is set-off by a luminous aqua blue background. Modern in feeling and treatment is The Magician, a clown-faced wizard whose spinning ball in the air suggests the fourth dimension – space. The use of the primary colors in this picture serves to emphasize the theme effectively. A large colorful landscape, Opalescent October, depicting rolling hills against a late afternoon sky is new to Lancastrians, as it has just returned from Dayton, Ohio, where it hung in the Dayton Art Institute. Another landscape with soft dreamy colors is Fantasie D’Autumne, and one of the loveliest pictures in the show. Pennsylvania Dutch Country is another with eye appeal, and was one of the works which was hung in the Old Customs House in Philadelphia during Pennsylvania Week, and before that in a collection of Pfoutz work in the same place. In deep contrast to the sunny skies and brilliant foliage of many of the pictures, is the somewhat morbid Worry, in which the center of interest is a tremendous rat. This, the painter explains, was symbolic of 1948 in China, which was ‘The Year of The Rat’ in the Chinese calendar. Background material for the picture was furnished to Pfoutz by author Pearl Buck. Other pictures include Autumn Prelude, Miners Village, painted at Cornwall, PA; Humid Day, Saint Peters Kierch, at Middletown, PA; Lady Pfoutz, inspired by the painter’s wife; Sun Flowers, Sentimental Journey, Gyne, Luzon Woman, Old Bridge, The Cow Path. Lemures, based on Roman mythology, and Ethiopian, painted from an ebony wood carving...

This charming European 20th Century still-leben oil painting features a tablecloth draped across a table with apples, a hyacinth flower on its side, knife as well as a large and smal...

Salvatore ARGENIO: Silk Painting "Bourbon Shield of the Two Sicilies " Silk painting with heraldic motifs in painted wooden frames. Bourbon shield of the two...

An 18th century French Louis XVI style trumeau mirror with a large oil painting depicting The Abduction of Deianira after Guido Reni. Gilded wood frame with bright gilt finish is in ...

Marvellous and good size work of theater art. In the pre-television and pre-movie Arts and Crafts era much more was communicated via stage performers and via drawings and paintings. This naive style painting, in an artistic manner shows us some of the most recognizable of human emotions. Also because most people (circa 1900) could not yet read, clowns and mime players were some of the most important story tellers using body and facial expressions only. Most of them were so good at what they did that, even without words, everyone knew exactly what they were communicating. 'Floating in the air' and against the dark background these mime or clown masks...

Circle of ALESSANDRO ALLORI Portrait Of a Young Man Wearing A Ruff Wall Art , possibly portrait of a young Nobleman Oil on Wood Panel , unsigned . signs of restoration , normal wood panel cracks due to centuries and elements as seen in the pictures but overall great piece of Art. Alessandro di Cristofano di Lorenzo del Bronzino Allori (Florence, 31 May 1535 – 22 September 1607) was an Italian painter of the late Mannerist Florentine school. In 1540, after the death of his father, Allori was brought up and trained in art by a close friend, often referred to as his 'uncle', the mannerist painter Agnolo Bronzino, whose name he sometimes assumed in his pictures. This incredible Artwork painting would be beautiful addition to collectors or to decorate a law office a library , Hallway , Living room a man's room or as a great elegant gift idea for an office space and house warming . Antique dealer West Hollywood Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd . On top of a dresser a semainier a secretaire or in the background of your desk , this outstanding painting with the hand carved wood gilt frame will be the touch of old world adding the charm history and elegance to your decore . This beautiful portrait of a gentleman is very versatile and can go with any design, rustic farm , elegant space , formal setting , modern or old world European charm . overall good shape, recanvassing so many of the wonderful Art In the prime of his career, Allori headed one of the "two most important workshops in Florence in the second half of the 16th century" (the other being headed by Santi di Tito...

Elegant oil painting on canvas, embellished with a carved and silvered wooden frame. The painting depicts a study of a female nude, a typical drawing from the Academy of Fine Arts. T...

This unique and stunning artwork by Juan Quevedo is a masterpiece of contemporary art that embodies the essence of Cubism. The painting, titled "Adoracion...

A blue-white, vintage Mid-Century Modern French abstract oil on wood painting of books, painted by Daniel Clesse in good condition. Signed on the lo...

Northern California artist Robert Gilberg (1911-1970) originally a Bay Area artist, Gilberg moved to Nevada City in 1946, in 1935 to 1940 he attended WPA A...

TEAK & BIRCH HAND CARVED DANISH SHIP WALL ART! BEAUTIFUL! SIGNED NGGAARD Circa 1955 Mid Century Danish Modern Expressionism Dimensions: This mid century carved wood ship art is...

Copy of an 18th Century portrait of Russian royal Pavel Pavlovic in a brown suit showing him in seated at desk in front of statue of a lady with a simple dark gold frame Condition: ...

Continental Dutch (19th Cent) oil on canvas depicting two figures tending to sheep in a wooded landscape with cottage (signed HENRI VAN MAAS & dated 1887)

Ilse Getz (1917-1992) untitled 1962 oil/canvas with collaged found objects. Signed lower left of center and signed and dated on the stretcher.

Italian Renaissance style framed print of a celestial map depicting how the Sun, Moon and other planets revolves around the Earth

This playful antique Dutch painting is perfect for many interiors. Titled modest maidens, 1866.

Large 18th C. Bucolic Painting Garden Nature Scene Landscape Dog Flowers Antique . A Beautiful Hand painted bucolic " Bucolique " painting in the spir...

Copy of a landscape titled "Quiet Time Out" Showing woman in Victorian garb with little girl reading in Garden.

Copy of a portrait of Russian royal ruler Catarina II or Catherine the Great in a classical style showing her in Court garb

Unique and a special painting on a double frame. Beautifully executed racing scene by the artist Rebi. Trotters mixing it up around a corner and in a furious pace. Actual painting ...

A captivating exploration of depth and dimension, this abstract textural painting by Michael Allen is a striking statement of modern artistry. Executed on a wood panel, the compositi...

A captivating exploration of depth and dimension, this abstract textural painting by Michael Allen is a striking statement of modern artistry. Executed on a wood panel, the compositi...

Copy of a classical portrait of Russian Royal Aleksandra Fedorovna showing her in a classical setting in full court garb

Japanese Abstract Expressionist Serigraph, Signed & Numbered, (MASHIKO)

Museum-Quality Painting by Norwegian Artist Nikolai Olsen Berg (1875–1955) "Farmyard at Jølster" circa 1910 This exceptionally rare work by Norwegian painter Nikolai Olsen Berg exem...

French Impressionist Oil Painting of the Arc de Triomphe, Paris — André Picot A charming French Impressionist oil on canvas painting by André Picot, depicting a lively Parisian stre...

Beautiful collectible plate from the famous Danish artist Bjorn Wiinblad (Bjørn Wiinblad). The plate was designed for Rosenthal, Germany and is deco...

You will not be disappointed in this wonderfully hand painted piece by the world reknown William Morley. Retaining its original Gilded Age frame and in very nice condition. A waterco...

Barn in Moonlight by Frederick John Mulhaupt American Oil Canvas Laid on Board “Barn in Moonlight” By FREDERICK JOHN MULHAUPT (1871 – 1938) AMERICAN. Signed / Oil On Canvas laid on...

Copy of a classical portrait of the Grand Duchess of Russia, Elena Pavlovna, in her Ermine cape with the steppes in background

Copy of a portrait in a classical style of the young Rospigliosi boy scion attired as a woman; One of four in a series

19th Century English Oil Painting of a Bulldog by R.H. Hearn, Dated 1874. A finely executed 19th-century English oil painting depicting a seated bulldog, signed and dated by the art...

Stunning little american folkhart water color of a young gentleman. Sitting with his arm over the back of what appears to be a tiger maple chair of the period. In the lower right corner we can see what is a tiger maple table...

American maple framed print of a map of the 13 Colonies

Original Mid Century Modern Oil Painting on Board by Tampa artist Roberta Hardy, Titled Siesta on verso, signed, and dated 1963. Aquired from the estate of a local Architect and Cera...

Still Life with Pears Belgium Mid 20th Century. Great and rather large painting. A bit like Picasso or De Chirico. Or Morandi. Still life with pears, apples and wine. Great colors a...

Copy of a portrait in a classical style of the young Rospigliosi boy scion dressed as a member of the Swiss Guard; Two of four in a series

Copy of Dutch landscape of a procession of blind men titled "The Parable of the Blind Leading the Blind" (1568)

Norwegian Modernist Masterpiece by Ragnar Kraugerud (1909–1987), c. 1930s This exceptional museum-quality painting by celebrated Norwegian artist Ragnar Kraugerud showcases his dist...

Vintage Original Lithograph Featured Mother and Child Print Signed by Alexander Dobkin, Carved and Handcrafted Wooden Gold Leaf Frame with Linen...

Copy of a portrait of Russian royal Michail Pavlovic showing a youth in Cavalry uniform with sabre

Fabulous Impressionist painting by a Dutch artist C1950 with a period frame Signed but cannot make out the name A dutch cityscape with a bridge in what looks to be winter In excellen...

18th C. School Jean Baptiste Greuze Peasant Child in a white bonnet antiques LA 18th C. School Jean Baptiste Greuze Peasant Child in a white bonnet antiques LA . This exceptional pa...

Japanese Abstract Expressionist Serigraph, Signed & Numbered edition: 33/35, (MASHIKO)

Beautiful watercolor by the well known artist Tarkay, This work was purchased in a charity auction and retains label also art work measure 16x 12 inches,...

Original acrylic on paper H32"x W28" Framed.. Given by Peter Max to a friend

Exceptional pair of 19th century Chinese gouache paintings on pith paper depicting birds and flowers executed in the traditional gongbi technique. Presented under glass with french m...

A 19th century French Louis XVI style trumeau mirror with a sepia toned oil painting depicting a pastoral courtship scene. Pale green painted pine frame with gilded border trim. Orig...