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Technique: Hand-Painted
19thc French Oil on Board "Woman Imploring The Cross in Ocean" Signed Framed
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Antique Masterpiece Oil on Board Painting "Woman Imploring The Cross In Ocean" Signed and Giltwood Framed. This is a stunning piece of art that moves you when viewed.
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1860s French Rococo Antique Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Wood

English Renaissance Style Painted Mythological Tapestry
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance style (20th Century) beige and blue painted tapestry of two maidens flanked by unicorns holding heraldic banners in a pastoral scene with a millefleur background....
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20th Century British Renaissance Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

19th Century Framed Landscape Oil Painting Signed L. Dupuy for E. Galien-Laloue
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study, living room or den with this beautiful and colorful antique painting! Painted in France circa 1890, the artwork on canvas is set in an ornate, giltwood frame with r...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Giltwood

Vladimir Aksyonov USSR 1985 Soviet Era Painting of a Welder
Located in Miami, FL
Vladimir Aksyonov USSR 1985 Soviet Era Painting of a Welder Offered for sale is a 1985 Soviet-era painting of a Welder titled " Welder Fedya" when translated. The painting is oil...
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Late 20th Century Russian Modern Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Nevers Hunting Trophy 18th Century Polychrome Tin-Glazed Faïence Plate
Located in Pearland, TX
A wonderful 18th century Nevers polychrome plate featuring a striking hunting trophy. Hand painted in vibrant blue, yellow, green and aubergine with a decorated border on the scallop...
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18th Century French Antique Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Ceramic, Faience, Paint

JORGE FICK ABSTRACT Painting Series - Motel Suitcase 6034
Located in Hawthorne, CA
MOTEL SUITCASE SERIES 6034 by JORGE FICK Born in 1932 and passing in 2004 in the vibrant artistic community of Santa Fe, New Mexico, this artist was a prominent figure in the world of high color abstraction. His unique approach to abstract expressionism was deeply influenced by the teachings and mentorship of renowned artists Franz Kline, Jack Tworkov, Phillip Guston, and Joseph Fiore...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Acrylic, Paper

Porceleyne Fles, Delft Plaque Painted After a Painting of Philips Wouwerman
Located in Delft, NL
A Porceleyne Fles, delft plaque painted after a painting of Philips Wouwerman A Porceleyne Fles, delft plaque painted after a 17th century. painti...
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20th Century Dutch Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Porcelain, Oak

Irit Kalechman Colorful Acrylic on Canvas, 2 Ladies Chatting
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Signed lower left and on the stretcher. A lovely composition with two ladies seated at a cafe table chatting in an outside setting with flowers and plants. The artist is known for he...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Wood

JOHN R. WATTS, Folk Art Watercolor Gouache Landscape Painting, U.S., C.1890
Located in Chatham, ON
JOHN R. WATTS (Unknown/Unidentified Artist) - Folk art watercolor and gouache landscape painting on paper - unframed - twice signed and dated lower right (one with applied paper stam...
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Paint, Paper

Antique Small Wall Cabinet Gothic Revival Hand-Carved Oak Painted Twist Church
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Antique Wooden Carved Hand Painted Neo-Gothic Small Wall Cabinet France 19th Century Pediment Twisted Medicine Cabinet Gothic Revival Truly a beautiful rare and stunning antique hanging cabinet. Late antique 19th-century French gothic style hand carved solid oak one-door small wall cabinet. With a romantic hand painted door with flowers, and inside a nice layout. Twisted columns and is topped by gothic-like spires. And lots of more decorative details! In good authentic antique condition, with some normal traces of use and wear. Please see pictures and video, they are part of the description. This breathtaking antique showpiece...
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Oak

Bjørn Wiinblad. Colossal and early wall plaque in ceramic with a female face
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad. Colossal and early wall plaque in ceramic. Female face, polychrome glaze. Hand-glazed. Unique ceramic work from his own workshop. Signed and dated 1959. Perfect cond...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

19th century French school, oil on panel painting in the spirit of Pillement
By Jean-Baptiste Pillement
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Late 18th century or early 19th century French school circa 1800, Louis XV style oil on panel picturing Chinese people in an ideal garden with a pagoda, a harpsichord : a beautiful 18th century style chinoiserie, showing an idyllic vision of China seen by 18th century European people. Our work was painted in the spirit of Pillement ; it brings to mind 18th century lifestyle and softness. Jean Baptiste...
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Early 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Wood

Mural Box or Wall Vide Poche, from Japan, 19th Century, Black Lacquered Painted
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This vide poche is a mural Vide poche or box, this is setting on the wall. Made in Japan in the 19th century, it has been made in black lacquered wood.  
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19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Wood

19th Century Original Black and White Multimedia Dimensional Etching
Located in Louisville, KY
This extraordinarily unique 19th century art piece is a reflection of one artists unique perspective of life by way of creative execution and means. The scene dimensionally depicts a...
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19th Century Unknown Other Antique Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Glass, Giltwood

Antique 18th Century Madonna in Sorrow Oil on Canvas, Florentine School
Located in Doha, QA
This antique stunning portrait of Madonna in Sorrow came out from a Palazzo in Florence and an absolute eye catcher. The colors and details are incredible and very typical for an Ita...
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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Rozenburg Earthenware Wall Plate, The Hague, the Netherlands, 1893
Located in Delft, NL
Rozenburg Earthenware wall plate, The Hague, the Netherlands, 1893. A Rozenburg earthenware plate with a slightly raised edge with a floral d...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Earthenware

Hand Painted Gracie Wallpaper Panel in Silvered Bamboo Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your space with this beautiful hand-painted Gracie wallpaper panel. Featuring a delicate Chinoiserie landscape scene, this exquisite artwork is re...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Faux Bamboo, Paint, Paper

Antique Russian Icon Christ Pantocrator Gilt 84 Silver with Kiot
Located in Malmö, SE
Antique Russian Orthodox icon of Christ Pantokrator hand - painted with tempera on canvas stretched on wooden panel with velvet textile backing. Icon is covered with original Gilt 8...
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Early 1900s Russian Modern Antique Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Gold, Silver

Antique Signed Brandsma Belgium Oil on Canvas Painting of Young Boy Part Set
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1930s Belgium oil on canvas of young boy in a cap which is part of a suite I have seven of these lifestyle, natural D...
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Surreal California Seascape Painting by Robert Watson, 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Framed Surrealist Seascape painting, oil on canvas with linen matting by California artist Robert Watson. Titled #27 Shoreline. Retains the original paper label from a San Francisco ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Paint

Orientalist Painting of Harem Girls
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of Orientalist painting of two harem girls resting by a fountain in a courtyard.
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Late 20th Century American Victorian Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Paint

Isabel Brinck Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas Title "There s people on the moon"
Located in Miami, FL
Isabel Brinck Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas Title "There's people on the moon" Offered for sale is a monumental oil on canvas painting by Chilean-American artist Isabel Brinck (b....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Canvas

A Set of Four Late 18th Century / Early 19th Century Allegorical Paintings
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four (4) Late 18th Century / Early 19th Century allegorical paintings amongst landscapes amongst classical ruins, relived frames contemporary pictures most likely. Italian. ...
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Early 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Pair of Antique Portraits on Tin, Man Woman, C1860
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Antique Portraits on Tin, Man & Woman, C1860 Measure - 10"h x 7.5"w A pair of antique portraits painted on tin, depicting a man and a...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Tin

Dutch Delft Porceleyne Fles Applique after a Painting by Louis Apol, 1908
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch delft Porceleyne Fles applique after a painting by Louis Apol, 1908 An oval applique with an image after a painting by Louis Apol (1850-1936). A ...
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Porcelain

David Roberts Cathedral Notre-Dame d Amiens Painting, Mid 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
David Roberts oil on walnut panel in original wood frame. In excellent condition. Born: 1796 - Stockbridge, Scotland Died: 1864 - London, England A painter whose reputation was m...
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Mid-19th Century English Other Antique Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paint

17th Century, Italian Oil on Panel Painting Depicting Madonna della Purità
Located in IT
17th Century, Italian Oil on Panel Painting Depicting Madonna della Purità The painting, executed in oil on a circular wooden panel and presented in an imposing carved and gilded wo...
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17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Wood, Giltwood

Pair of 19th Century Flemish Oil on Copper Paintings in Gilt Frame after Teniers
By David Teniers
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office or a study with this elegant pair of antique paintings on copper. Created in Holland circa 1860 and set in their original carved gilt frames, each painting depicts...
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Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Copper

Portuguese Azulejos Tile Mural - Hand Painted Signed by Artist "Albarrada"
Located in Baldock, GB
Beautiful tile mural with the "ALBARRADA CHERUBS AND FLOWERS" motif finely painted. Quantity: 48 tiles Tile mural size: 47.2"H X 35.4"W (120cm X 90cm) Tile size: 5.9"H X 5.9"W (15...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Ceramic, Paint

Set of Nine, Large Early 18th Century Oil on Canvas Paintings of Various Sibyls
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderful and rare collection of nine, oil on canvas paintings of the Sibyls, early 18th century, French school, Libyan, Cumean, Lampusian, Hellespontine, Erythraean, Delphic, Pers...
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Early 18th Century French Classical Greek Antique Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Drawing of a Naked Man in the Academic Hot Seat 1910 France
Located in palm beach, FL
Drawing of a naked man in the academic hot seat 1910 France. This young man poses in a relaxed manner, leaning on a harness. His raised foot rests on a bar of furniture. The model's...
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Early 20th Century French Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Paper

Japanese Screen Painting, Circa 1700 Tales of Ise by Tosa Mitsusuke
By Tosa Mitsusuke 1
Located in Kyoto, JP
A six-fold Japanese screen by Tosa Mitsusuke (1675-1710), Japan 17th-18th century, Edo period. The signature reads Shoroku-i ge Tosa sa Konoe Shogen Mit...
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Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Gold Leaf

Miniature Mudejar Archway w Inlaid Frame, Inspired by the Alhambra, Spain c.1900
Located in Lisse, NL
This beautifully handcrafted wall piece pays tribute to the splendor of Andalusian architecture, echoing the intricate arches and decorative flourishes of the Alhambra in Granada. Made in early 20th-century Spain, it captures the spirit of Islamic Revival style with striking detail and artisan precision. At its center are three classic horseshoe arches, richly adorned with arabesques and supported by slender columns topped with finely worked capitals. A palette of soft reds, blues, and golds brings depth and warmth, further elevated by a rich burgundy velvet background. Surrounding the scene is a remarkable inlaid wooden frame, featuring delicate geometric patterns and flowing Arabic calligraphy — hallmarks of Neo-Mudejar design. This is not only a decorative object but a conversation piece, a rare combination of cultural history, architectural beauty, and fine craftsmanship. There are signs of restorations and some chipping to the plasterwork, mostly along the edges, but nothing that takes away from the overall beauty or structural integrity of the piece. Whether you're a lover of Islamic art, architectural miniatures, or simply looking for something rich in history and charm to add to your space, this piece brings timeless character and a story with it. A rare find with true soul. The large frame may have some minor losses and but this antique art work...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Moorish Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Alabaster

Pair Framed 19th Century Chinese School Portrait Paintings Court Figures
Located in London, GB
Two Chinese paintings of figures in court dress 19th century, opaque pigments on paper, each depicting a figure wearing robes decorated with dragon motifs on yellow-grounds. Pr...
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19th Century Antique Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Paper

Portuguese Azulejos Tile Mural "Flower Vase" Hand Painted Signed by Artist
Located in Baldock, GB
Beautiful tile mural with the "Flower Vase" motif finely painted. Quantity: 80 tiles Tile mural size: 59"H X 47.2"W (150cm X 120cm) Tile size: 5.9"H X 5.9"W (15cm X 15cm) Origin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Ceramic, Paint

18th Century Large Original Painted Canvas Of French Country Side
Located in Charleston, SC
This rare large painted unframed canvas from the mid 18th century portrays the image of an idyllic pastoral scene in Southern France. Featuring a group of herons and swans in the di...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Paint

Large Outdoor Azulejos Tile Mural "Buddha" Hand Painted Signed by Artist
Located in Baldock, GB
Beautiful tile mural with the "BUDDHA" motif finely painted. Quantity: 132 tiles Tile mural size: 64.9"H X 70.8"W (165cm X 180cm) Tile size: 5.9"H X 5.9"W (15cm X 15cm) Origin: P...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Ceramic, Paint

“Vintage Folk Art General Store Scene, Signed M. Stevens — Naive Americana
Located in West Palm Beach, US
A delightful and vibrant vintage folk art painting depicting a bustling early-20th-century general store, signed M. Stevens on the lower right. This charming naive-style work is fil...
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1960s American Folk Art Vintage Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Fabric, Paint

Portuguese Tile Mural "Countryside" Hand Painted Signed by Artist
Located in Baldock, GB
Beautiful tile mural with the "COUNTRYSIDE" motif finely painted. Quantity: 24 tiles Tile mural size: 47.2"W X 17.7"H (120cm X 45cm) Tile size: 5.9"W X 5.9"H (15cm X 15cm) Origi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Ceramic, Paint

Set Four Dutch Manganese Biblical Pottery Tiles, 18th Century
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A wonderful set of four antique Dutch ‘Delft’ style manganese tiles hand decorated with biblical scenes probably originating from Rotterdam and dating f...
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18th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Set of Four Grand Tour Etchings Italian Architectural Views Remondini circa 1770
Located in Milano, MI
A late-18th century Italian hand-colored copper engravings, original Italian etchings by Remondini, from Bassano dating back to 1770 circa. The set of four etchings...
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Late 18th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paper

1900s Bohemia Porcelain Teal Blue Gilded Rose Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A deep porcelain plate with pink roses and a gilded leaf border, Bohemia, circa 1900. A rich Teal blue ground fading towards the center which shows a hand-painted bouquet of pink an...
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Early 1900s Baltic Romantic Antique Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Porcelain

Set of Six 19th Century Chinese Export Gouache Paintings on Pith Paper
Located in Stamford, CT
A very unusual and intriguing rare set of six 19th century Chinese gouaches depicting scenes of corporal punishment, and in one, execution. Painted...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Oil on Canvas by French Master Painter Edmond Petitjean
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Oil on Canvas by French Master Painter Edmond Petitjean. Signed lower right.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Wonderful Vintage French screen printed by hand Tapestry « Maximilian s Hunt »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of this mid-century French hand-printed tapestry featuring the exquisite design of « The month of July or The sign of the lion or The report, from the tapestry ...
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Mid-20th Century French Medieval Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Wool, Cotton, Linen

19th Century Antique Portrait of Virginia Gentleman, Oil on Canvas, Framed
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique oil on canvas portrait of an unknown 19th Century Virginian Gentleman, beautifully framed to retain its sense of time and place. Rich brush strok...
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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Wood

Pair of painted panels Magic by Aldo Franceschini for French Magician Max Diff
By Aldo Mondino
Located in Valladolid, ES
Exceptional pair of painted panels, which were used as doors and belonged to the renowned French magician Max Diff, are the work of painter Aldo Franceschini and dated around 1970. A...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paint

Pair Of Scandinavian Rococo Folk Art Wooden Paintings
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of early Swedish Rococo Folk Art wooden paintings or table tops.
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Mid-18th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Wood

RARE KPM Berlin porcelain plaque depicting Psyche holding a Urn, R. Beyschlag
Located in Berlin, DE
RARE KPM Berlin porcelain plaque depicting Psyche holding a Urn, after R. Beyschlag A large KPM painted porcelain plaque depicting a Psyche holding a Lekythos/Urn. The lush and ove...
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1880s German Antique Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Porcelain, Wood

Early 19th Century Italian School Memento Mori Oil on Canvas Welcome Death
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A almost life size depiction of a human skeleton holding a length of chain, with a banner at the base. We believe the piece to be Italian from the language used within the banner, ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Nicolaus Koni Nude Original Work On Paper
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant hand work on paper probably pastel or watercolour by the Artist Depicting nude of Two female and a male, nicely done , professionally framed in new bamboo wood frame . R...
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20th Century Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Bamboo, Glass, Paper

Small Oil Painting, White Wood Frame, The City, Ray Bai, 1995
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Small oil painting, the city on it. Signed Ray Bai 1995. Hand painted in Denmark. In the set of white wood frame. Very nice small decoration for ...
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1990s Danish Bauhaus Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paint

After Raffaello Sanzio 1483-1520 Raphael La Madonna della Seggiola Oil on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine Italian 19th century oil painting on canvas "La Madonna della Seggiola" after Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino 1483-1520) The circular canvas depicting a seated Madonna holding an infant Jesus Christ next to a child Saint John the Baptist, all within a massive carved gilt wood and gesso frame (all high quality gilt is original) which is identical to the frame on Raphael's original artwork. This painting is a 19th Century copy of Raphael's Madonna della Seggiola painted in 1514 and currently exhibited and part of the permanent collection at the Palazzo Pitti, Galleria Palatina, Florence, Italy. The bodies of the Virgin, Christ, and the boy Baptist fill the whole picture. The tender, natural looking embrace of the Mother and Child, and the harmonious grouping of the figures in the round, have made this one of Raphael's most popular Madonnas. The isolated chair leg is reminiscent of papal furniture, which has led to the assumption that Leo X himself commissioned the painting, circa 1890-1900. Subject: Religious painting Measures: Canvas height: 29 1/4 inches (74.3 cm) Canvas width: 29 1/4 inches (74.3 cm) Painting diameter: 28 1/4 inches (71.8 cm) Frame height: 57 7/8 inches (147 cm) Frame width: 45 1/2 inches (115.6 cm) Frame depth: 5 1/8 inches (13 cm).   Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino (Italian, March 28 or April 6, 1483 - April 6, 1520), known as Raphael, was an Italian painter and architect of the High Renaissance. His work is admired for its clarity of form, ease of composition, and visual achievement of the Neoplatonic ideal of human grandeur. Together with Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, he forms the traditional trinity of great masters of that period. Raphael was enormously productive, running an unusually large workshop and, despite his death at 37, leaving a large body of work. Many of his works are found in the Vatican Palace, where the frescoed Raphael Rooms were the central, and the largest, work of his career. The best known work is The School of Athens in the Vatican Stanza della Segnatura. After his early years in Rome much of his work was executed by his workshop from his drawings, with considerable loss of quality. He was extremely influential in his lifetime, though outside Rome his work was mostly known from his collaborative printmaking. After his death, the influence of his great rival Michelangelo was more widespread until the 18th and 19th centuries, when Raphael's more serene and harmonious qualities were again regarded as the highest models. His career falls naturally into three phases and three styles, first described by Giorgio Vasari: his early years in Umbria, then a period of about four years (1504–1508) absorbing the artistic traditions of Florence, followed by his last hectic and triumphant twelve years in Rome, working for two Popes and their close associates. Raphael was born in the small but artistically significant central Italian city of Urbino in the Marche region, where his father Giovanni Santi was court painter to the Duke. The reputation of the court had been established by Federico III da Montefeltro, a highly successful condottiere who had been created Duke of Urbino by the Pope - Urbino formed part of the Papal States - and who died the year before Raphael was born. The emphasis of Federico's court was rather more literary than artistic, but Giovanni Santi was a poet of sorts as well as a painter, and had written a rhymed chronicle of the life of Federico, and both wrote the texts and produced the decor for masque-like court entertainments. His poem to Federico shows him as keen to show awareness of the most advanced North Italian painters, and Early Netherlandish artists as well. In the very small court of Urbino he was probably more integrated into the central circle of the ruling family than most court painters. Federico was succeeded by his son Guidobaldo da Montefeltro, who married Elisabetta Gonzaga, daughter of the ruler of Mantua, the most brilliant of the smaller Italian courts for both music and the visual arts. Under them, the court continued as a centre for literary culture. Growing up in the circle of this small court gave Raphael the excellent manners and social skills stressed by Vasari. Court life in Urbino at just after this period was to become set as the model of the virtues of the Italian humanist court through Baldassare Castiglione's depiction of it in his classic work The Book of the Courtier, published in 1528. Castiglione moved to Urbino in 1504, when Raphael was no longer based there but frequently visited, and they became good friends. He became close to other regular visitors to the court: Pietro Bibbiena and Pietro Bembo, both later cardinals, were already becoming well known as writers, and would be in Rome during Raphael's period there. Raphael mixed easily in the highest circles throughout his life, one of the factors that tended to give a misleading impression of effortlessness to his career. He did not receive a full humanistic education however; it is unclear how easily he read Latin. Early Life and Works His mother Màgia died in 1491 when Raphael was eight, followed on August 1, 1494 by his father, who had already remarried. Raphael was thus orphaned at eleven; his formal guardian became his only paternal uncle Bartolomeo, a priest, who subsequently engaged in litigation with his stepmother. He probably continued to live with his stepmother when not staying as an apprentice with a master. He had already shown talent, according to Vasari, who says that Raphael had been "a great help to his father". A self-portrait drawing from his teenage years shows his precocity. His father's workshop continued and, probably together with his stepmother, Raphael evidently played a part in managing it from a very early age. In Urbino, he came into contact with the works of Paolo Uccello, previously the court painter (d. 1475), and Luca Signorelli, who until 1498 was based in nearby Città di Castello. According to Vasari, his father placed him in the workshop of the Umbrian master Pietro Perugino as an apprentice "despite the tears of his mother". The evidence of an apprenticeship comes only from Vasari and another source, and has been disputed—eight was very early for an apprenticeship to begin. An alternative theory is that he received at least some training from Timoteo Viti, who acted as court painter in Urbino from 1495.Most modern historians agree that Raphael at least worked as an assistant to Perugino from around 1500; the influence of Perugino on Raphael's early work is very clear: "probably no other pupil of genius has ever absorbed so much of his master's teaching as Raphael did", according to Wölfflin. Vasari wrote that it was impossible to distinguish between their hands at this period, but many modern art historians claim to do better and detect his hand in specific areas of works by Perugino or his workshop. Apart from stylistic closeness, their techniques are very similar as well, for example having paint applied thickly, using an oil varnish medium, in shadows and darker garments, but very thinly on flesh areas. An excess of resin in the varnish often causes cracking of areas of paint in the works of both masters. The Perugino workshop was active in both Perugia and Florence, perhaps maintaining two permanent branches. Raphael is described as a "master", that is to say fully trained, in December 1500. His first documented work was the Baronci altarpiece for the church of Saint Nicholas of Tolentino in Città di Castello, a town halfway between Perugia and Urbino. Evangelista da Pian di Meleto, who had worked for his father, was also named in the commission. It was commissioned in 1500 and finished in 1501; now only some cut sections and a preparatory drawing remain. In the following years he painted works for other churches there, including the Mond Crucifixion (about 1503) and the Brera Wedding of the Virgin (1504), and for Perugia, such as the Oddi Altarpiece. He very probably also visited Florence in this period. These are large works, some in fresco, where Raphael confidently marshals his compositions in the somewhat static style of Perugino. He also painted many small and exquisite cabinet paintings in these years, probably mostly for the connoisseurs in the Urbino court, like the Three Graces and St. Michael, and he began to paint Madonnas and portraits. In 1502 he went to Siena at the invitation of another pupil of Perugino, Pinturicchio, "being a friend of Raphael and knowing him to be a draughtsman of the highest quality" to help with the cartoons, and very likely the designs, for a fresco series in the Piccolomini Library in Siena Cathedral. He was evidently already much in demand even at this early stage in his career. Influence of Florence Raphael led a "nomadic" life, working in various centres in Northern Italy, but spent a good deal of time in Florence, perhaps from about 1504. Although there is traditional reference to a "Florentine period...
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Gesso, Canvas, Wood

Fabscarte Handmade Hand Painted Wallpaper Wall Decor, Ninfee
Located in Milan, IT
- This product is priced per square meter. Please contact us for assistance with square footage calculations. - The lead time depends on the quantity of the order. A perfect combina...
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2010s Italian Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Paper, Paint

Spanish Ceramar Talavera Vintage Wall Plate Hand-Painted 7 in. Polychrome Colors
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Spanish Ceramar Talavera Wall Plate Hand-Painted, Jewel Tone Colors, Wired and Ready to Hang. Decorative Ceramic Wall Plate, Spanish Folk Art, Talavera Pottery, Vintage Ceramar, Made in Valencia, Spain. Add an eye-catching splash of authentic Spanish décor to your space with this stunning vintage hand-painted wall plate by Ceramar of Valencia, Spain. This 7-inch Spanish ceramic plate is an exquisite example of traditional Talavera-style majolica pottery, known for its bright colors, floral motifs, and folk art patterns. Key Features: * Origin: Handcrafted in Valencia, Spain by Ceramar (now closed – rare find!) * Design: Richly detailed floral and fish motifs in vibrant jewel tones – blue, red, burgundy, yellow, green, and orange * Finish: Classic tin-glazed white background, with hand-brushed stenciled detailing * Trim: Bold black rim enhances color contrast * Size: Measures 7” diameter x 0.75” height * Style: Inspired by Spanish Talavera pottery, with influences of Moorish design and Spanish folk art * Mounting: Wired and ready to hang – includes built-in hanging hole for easy wall display * Condition: Excellent vintage condition, no chips or cracks – see photos/video for full detail * Markings: Stamped on reverse: “Ceramar, Spain, Hand Painted”Why You’ll Love It: This plate makes an exceptional statement piece for wall décor – whether styled solo or as part of a larger gallery wall. Its rich history, vibrant palette, and unique hand-painted artistry make it perfect for collectors, designers, or lovers of Mediterranean interiors. Whether you're curating a wall with authentic Spanish ceramics, refreshing your kitchen, hallway, or outdoor patio, or gifting a rare vintage collectible, this Ceramar wall plate will bring warmth and artistry to your home. Spanish Wall Plate...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

V. HANON, Mother Child , Modernist Enamel on Copper Painting, Mid 20th C.
Located in Chatham, ON
V. HANON (unknown artist/maker) - 'Mother & Child' - Modernist enamel painting on copper panel - float mounted on wood panel - hanger to the back - country of origin unknown - mid 20...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Copper, Enamel

Fabulous Large original oil painting of maidens by Hans Zatzka 1859-1945
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large original painting of maidens by Hans Zatzka A Fabulous And All Original Oil Painting On Canvas By Hans Zatska.(Austrian1859-1945) In untouched condition this painting is top q...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Wooden door with old Japanese bamboo painting/Wall hanging painting/Wooden door
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a one-panel wooden door made in Japan around the 20th century. The material used is presumed to be Japanese cypress or Japanese cedar, and the delicately straight grain of th...
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20th Century Japanese Taisho Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Cedar

19th Century Alpine Landscape Oil Painting with Tyrolian Mountain Village
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Alpine Landscape Oil Painting with Tyrolian Mountain Village The antique oil painting captures the charm of an Alpine landscape, featuring a picturesque Tyrolean mounta...
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Late 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Wood

Fabscarte Handmade and Hand Painted Wallpaper, Ginko Bianco
Located in Milan, IT
- This product is priced per square meter. Please contact us for assistance with square footage calculations. - The lead time depends on the quantity of the order. Inspired by the l...
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2010s Italian Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

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Paper, Paint

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