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"Dressing Room" (2021) by Clyde Steadman, Original, Nude Female Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Absolutely Ready" (2022) by Clyde Steadman (United States) is an original painting depicting a female in her dressing room putting on heels.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

George Weissbort (1928-2013) - 20th Century Oil, Study of an Owl
Located in Corsham, GB
An intriguing oil study by the artist George Weissbort (1928-2013). Unsigned. (Provenance: Studio Sale, George Weissbort). On board.
Category

20th Century Art

Materials

Oil

Harbour Scene - Scottish Victorian Impressionist marine landscape oil painting
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous large Scottish Victorian Impressionist oil painting is by noted artist Robert McGowan Coventry RSA, also known as Robert Coventry. Painted circa 1890 the composition is...
Category

1890s Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

'Maravillas Limited Edition' by Joan Miró, Lithograph
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This 29" x 36.75" signed lithograph was produced by Joan Miró. The lithograph floats on matt board and is presented in a white wooden frame with glass. This minimalist work incorpora...
Category

1970s Surrealist Art

Materials

Lithograph

Mystic Louisiana Marsh Landscape in Blue Tones, Limited Edition Cyanotype Print
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. Exquisite landscape of a "Mystic Louisiana Marsh". Details: + Title: Mystic Louisiana Marsh + Year: 2025 + Edition Size:...
Category

2010s Realist Art

Materials

Watercolor, Lithograph, Monotype

"Geometric Landscape" Abstract landscape Painting , Original art Made in Italy
Located in Agrigento, AG
Landscape oil on canvas 60x80 cm original art Ready to hang certificate of authenticity included Marilina Marchica was born in Agrigento, where she works and lives, After receivin...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Original Diptych-Spring Duet-British Awarded Artist-Abstract-Contemporary UK
Located in London, GB
[Spring Duet] is a project started in 2024, where Shizico explores the format of a diptych through a series of set paintings. Shizu painted all paintings en plein air in situ, capturing the landscape outside of her studio and the interiors of the studio in its entirety, depicted across sets of canvases as diptych odyssey throughout the months of spring. Each canvas represents a part of musical notes, creating a visual harmony akin to a musical duet. [Spring Duet] is part of the ongoing [Memory Landscape Series], started in 2015. Shizico applies various mediums and visual languages in the project of [Memory Landscape], ranging from installations, sculptures to paintings, from impressionism, expressionism to abstract forms. In [Spring Duet] chapter, she focuses on the delicate hues of soft green and creamy white and the pinkie apricot, evoking the early spring light characteristic of Northern Europe, where the series unfolds. Details for Measurement and Arrangement: 50 x39.5 CM /each canvas, x 2 of the total set total measure of the set would be 50 x 79 x1.5 CM ( all measurements without frame) the arrangement is flexible for your wall spaces around the home, you can hang them as a diptych set, side by side; or you can also hang these 2 paintings on different walls to create punctuation in home to bring different areas together. -Artist's Lifetime Warranty for the original artwork. -Guarantee End to end tracking Delivery Worldwide by Royal Mail Worldwide at lowest flat Rate £22. About the artist: Dr. Shizico Yi, a London-based artist, is specializes in installations, films, and paintings, with her work often revolving around themes of loss, repetition, the mundane, and the significance of memories to a person. ​ Drawing from her background in design and film, Shizico intertwines her passions to create installation and projects that reflect her personal experiences within the broader context of society and the human condition. Shizico Yi holds a PhD in Fine Art, awarded by UEL in the UK in 2017. She also completed a Master in Fine Art with a BA in Womenswear from UAL, London. ​ As an internationally acclaimed artist, Yi has been featured in both solo and group exhibitions at prominent cultural locations such as London, Korea, and Italy. Her artwork has found its way into collections in various countries, with a substantial number of pieces housed in private collections across the USA, Canada, Australia, Europe, Japan, Taiwan, and the UK. Notably, Shizico Yi secured the title of Winner of the Women Film Makers: Best Shorts Competition in 2013 in Los Angeles, USA. She also serves as a guest jury member at the 14th-16th Annual New York City Independent Film Festival from 2022 to 2024 and is a curator and founder of no barking aRt...
Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Fine 19th C. French Academic Oil Painting Portrait Semi Nude Male with Sword
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Study of a Semi Nude Man holding Sword French School, late 19th century oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 30 x 24 inches canvas: 29 x 23 inches condition: very good provenance: ...
Category

Late 19th Century French School Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Marie (Mother)" Large Oil Work of Woman and Child, Smiling in Leaves, Botanical
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Marie (Mother)" is an original artwork by Alain Jean-Baptiste and is made of oil sticks and oil paints on canvas and measures approximately 60"h x 48"w. Alain Je...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Oil Crayon

French Mid 20th Century Pastel of Lakeside Landscape with Red Boat
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Mid 20th Century Pastel of Lakeside Landscape with Red Boat by Anne Marie Migette Perard (French 1902-1977) Signed: Yes Medium: Pastel on unframed paper Size: 19.5 inch...
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Art

Materials

Pastel

Another World - modern, abstract, contemporary, aluminum outdoor sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary outdoor sculpture was hand forged in aluminum by Philippe Pallafray. The provocative abstract sculptural work of Philippe Pallafray has found an international audi...
Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Metal

Male Nude V from the 29 Palms, CA series - Polaroid, 20th Century, Color
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Male Nude V (29 Palms, CA) - 1999, 20x20cm, Edition of 10. Archival C-Print, based on a Polaroid. Certificate and Signature label. Artist Inventory # 21971. Not mounted THE ...
Category

1990s Contemporary Art

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Still Life with Apples and Female Torso
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Still Life with Apples and Female Torso by Anne Marie Migette Perard (French 1902-1977) Medium: Acrylic ad pastel on unframed paper Size: 2...
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Art

Materials

Acrylic, Pastel

Joan Miró - MARAVILLAS CON VARIACIONES... Lithograph Contemporary Art Abstract
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Joan Miró - Maravillas con variaciones acrósticas en el jardín de Miró X Date of creation: 1975 Medium: Lithograph on Gvarro paper Edition: 1500 Size: 49,5 x 35,5 cm Condition: In ve...
Category

1970s Abstract Art

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Halcyon Gold - contemporary, abstract, gold-plated, steel, outdoor sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary abstract sculpture was created from stainless steel and painted gold. This impressive monumental sculpture by Viktor Mitic was forged from stainless steel and pain...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

"Anthem" Abstracted Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Westport, CT
This contemporary abstract landscape painting by Bri Custer, titled Anthem, celebrates the vast, open energy of sky and sea through soft tonal transitions and expressive brushwork. L...
Category

2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Springtime Mushroom Harvest, Illustration Style Painting Diptych, Forest Scene
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Springtime Mushroom Harvest II" is a illustration style painting diptych by Romina Milano that captures the whimsical essence of nature's bounty through two panel paintings . Each p...
Category

2010s Naturalistic Art

Materials

Paper, India Ink, Acrylic

1900's French Impressionist Watercolor Portrait Lady Overlooking Balcony Garden
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Garden View French School, early 20th century signed with initials lower corner watercolour painting on artist paper, framed Glass covering framed: 13 x 10.5 inches board: 10 x 8...
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Watercolor

18th Century French Old Master Oil Painting Ancient Port Harbor Shipping Marine
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Harbor Scene Circle of Claude Joseph Vernet (French, 1714-1789) oil painting on canvas, framed in antique gilt frame framed: 20.5 x 25.5 canvas: 19 x 23.5 inches condition: very good...
Category

18th Century Old Masters Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou amo
Located in Zofingen, AG
ABOUT THE ARTWORK "Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women" from the "Perichoresis" series offers a radically different perspective o...
Category

2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Impressionist French Floral Still Life Oil of Le Bouquet du Cinquantenaire
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Impressionist French Floral Still Life Oil of Le Bouquet du Cinquantenaire By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 18 x 15 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed Condi...
Category

20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Tribute to Cezanne : 14 Apples - Original oil on canvas, Signed
Located in Paris, IDF
Pierre GARCIA FONS Tribute to Cezanne : 14 Apples, 1964 Original oil painting Signed upper right corner Signed and titled on the back On canvas 50 x 50 cm (c. 20 x 20 inch) PROVEN...
Category

1980s Post-Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Pantagruel : The Old Wizard - Original handsigned lithograph (Field 73-7A)
Located in Paris, IDF
Salvador Dali Pantagruel : The Old Wizard, 1973 Original lithograph Handsigned in pencil Numbered edition of 250 copies on Japan paper with color Dimensions 75.5 x 53.5 cm (c. 3...
Category

1970s Surrealist Art

Materials

Lithograph

Oil Painting On Canvas, Mixed Media, Contemporary Art. “Blue dream”
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
Constructive figurative oil painting on canvas in mixed technique with blue and violet tones. It is part of a series where I explore the relationships between animals and humans. It ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Charcoal, Pen

A Striking 1950s Mid-Century Modern Ink Drawing of a Reclining Female Nude
Located in Chicago, IL
A Striking 1950s Mid-Century Modern Ink Drawing of a Reclining Female Nude by Noted Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Exhibiting a spare and exceptional use of brushwor...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Art

Materials

Paper, Ink

'Russian School Impressionist Lake Landscape', unknown, Oil Painting on Board
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This 10.5" x 13" oil on board painting by an unknown Russian artist depicts an impressionist landscape scene. This painting exhibits a strong emphasis on atmospheric effects and the ...
Category

20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Board

Jean-Michel BASQUIAT - PEZ Dispenser YP x JM Basquiat Design Neon LED Lamp
Located in Madrid, Madrid
PEZ Dispenser YP x JM Basquiat Date of creation: 2024 Medium: PVC or Silicon piping with LED lights mounted on recycled acrylic board Edition: Open Size: 40 x 50 cm Condition: Brand...
Category

2010s Pop Art Art

Materials

LED Light, Neon Light

Frozen Apple Trees Panorama, monochrome winter
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art long exposure waterscape - landscape photography. Archival pigment ink print as part of a limited edition of 8. All Gerald Berghammer prints are made to orde...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Digital Pigment

Mid Century View of Paris - Le Pont Alexandre III et le Tour Eiffel
Located in Cotignac, FR
Mid 20th Century hand coloured lithograph of the Alexander III bridge and the Eiffel Tower by Janicotte. Signed in the plate bottom right and titled. Presented in a fine carved wood,...
Category

Mid-20th Century Art

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

'Freedom', By Bojan Grof, Graphite, Charcoal and Oil Pencil Drawing on Paper
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This 27" x 19" monochromatic graphite and charcoal drawing by Serbian artist, Bojan, is rendered in a hyper-realistic manner. A dog is the main subject in the lower right corner ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Art

Materials

Paper, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Graphite

French Cityscape Oil Painting of Canal Bridge and Historic Architecture
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Cityscape Oil Painting of Canal Bridge and Historic Architecture By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 16.25 x 13 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed Condi...
Category

20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

BLACK HORSE
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original painting by Daria Kusto. Acrylic markers on paper. The magic flow reality... The painting will be shipped directly from Thailand – safely and promptly."
Category

2010s Pop Art Art

Materials

Permanent Marker

Be Yourself - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Oil

Kandinsky, Fond Blanc, Derrière le miroir (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 15 x 22 inches, with centerfold, as issued. Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Derrière le miro...
Category

1950s Modern Art

Materials

Lithograph

"DALL·E 2023-04-23 11.28.12" Large red and yellow textured, patterned rug
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled DALL·E 2023-04-23 11.28.12 is a crafted original piece by Tuft the World as part of the inaugural collection of TTW Editions. This piece measures 57"h x 57"w and is...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Wool

"Erlin", Sewn Painted Canvas Portrait with Man and Basketball Net
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Erlin" is an original artwork by Eustace Mamba and measures 10"h x 8"w x .75"d. The artists cuts, arranges, sews, and collages fabric and paints to create layers of texture and colo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Paint, Textile, Mixed Media

Antique American Modernist Abstract Signed & Framed Cubist Rare Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist abstract cubist oil painting. Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Measuring: 18 by 14 inches overall. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a ...
Category

1940s Cubist Art

Materials

Oil, Board

Late 19th Century Portrait of a Nun, Italian Artist
Located in Beachwood, OH
Luigi Morgari (Italian, 1857–1935) The Nun Oil on canvas mounted on board Signed lower right 14 x 12 inches 21.5 x 19.5 inches, framed Luigi Morgari was an Italian painter, primaril...
Category

Late 19th Century Art

Materials

Oil

French Mid-20th Century Pastel Swimmers in the Sea
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Mid-Century Pastel Beach Scene with Sailboat and Bathing Huts by Anne Marie Migette Perard (French 1902-1977) Medium: Pastel on unframed paper Size: 9 inches (height) x...
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Art

Materials

Pastel

"Plaisirs de l'été" Lakeside Landscape Oil Painting Canvas of Figures w Flowers
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century charming oil painting depicting two women and child near a lake picking flowers. Demarest was known for her charming intimate figurative scenes portraying life ...
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Burned II (Self Portrait) - Polaroid, Contemporary, 21st Century, Portrait
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Burned II (Self Portrait), 1999 Edition of 1/10, 40x40cm Print on Velvet Watercolor, 310gsm, No OBAs, Bright White, Acid Free based on the Polaroid. Signature label and Certificate...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Art

Materials

Archival Paper, Polaroid, Archival Pigment, Color, Archival Ink

African Victorian by Tamary Kudita - Portrait photography, African women, flower
Located in Paris, FR
African Victorian is a limited-edition photograph (Digital Print on Baryta Fine Art paper) by contemporary artist Tamary Kudita. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 2 dimensions: *84 x 62 cm (33.1 × 24.5 in), edition of 20 copies *119 x 89 cm (46.9 × 35.1 in), edition of 20 copies All prints are signed and numbered. Framing options available. This photograph is the first in the African Victorian series. It references Rembrandt’s 1634 painting Saskia as Flora, which portrays the artist’s wife, Saskia van Uylenburgh...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Digital

ZT 250304 - contemporary modern red & white abstract geometric painting relief
Located in Doetinchem, NL
ZT 250304 is a unique one-of-a-kind small contemporary modern painting relief by Dutch artist Hewrman Coppus. The relief is made from meticulously hand cut, folded and glued cardboar...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Cardboard

SKULL DOG
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original artwork by Daria Kusto. AcrIcrylic on Wotercolor Paper. The magic flow reality... The painting will be shipped directly from Thailand – safely and promptly."
Category

2010s Pop Art Art

Materials

Acrylic, Permanent Marker

"La Fontaine" Countryside Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas w Fountain & Figures
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century charming oil painting depicting figures by the fountain on a lush spring day. An abundance of nature if felt along with the activities of the day; a beautiful w...
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Serie Dibujos Felices 10 - Original Red Blue Watercolor and Ink Artwork on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sergio Valenzuela “Valenz” is a contemporary Guatemalan artist who tells stories with everyday objects, primarily expressing them with graphite and acrylic on canvas. His artworks pr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Ink, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Archival Paper

Blue Opus Eight - Geometric Abstract Mandala Flower Blue Green Navy, 2019
Located in Kent, CT
This contemporary geometric abstract drawing has a beautiful, soft mottled texture created with Judge's unique powered pigment technique. Blue Opus Series 8 is a predominately blue m...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Rag Paper, Pigment

The Bathers
By Harold Knight
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Attributed to Harold Knight (British,1874-1961) The Bathers oil on canvas signed `H. KNIGHT’ (lower right) 13 x 16.1/8 in. (33 x 41 cm.)
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20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century Bust of Antinous as Bacchus/Dionysus w/ Gilt Floral Wreath
Located in Beachwood, OH
Bust of Antinous as Bacchus/Dionysus with Gilt Floral Wreath, 19th Century F. Barbedienne foundry Gilt bronze 23 x 12 x 14 inches Antinous, also called Antinoös, was a Greek youth f...
Category

19th Century Art

Materials

Bronze

''Poseidon and Amphitrite'' Contemporary Painting of Boy and Girl in Pool
Located in Utrecht, NL
Amy Devlin portrays people, animals, or nature in her works. But what really matters to her is light and water, which she wants to capture in the form of a physical memory. By follow...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Crucifixion of Christ
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a hand-signed and numbered lithograph by Salvador Dalí, titled Crucifixion of Christ, from an edition of 150 printed on Arches paper. The signature appears outside the image,...
Category

1970s Surrealist Art

Materials

Lithograph

Terrier Portrait - 19th Century Antique English Oil on Canvas Dog Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A superb late 19th century oil on canvas portrait of a terrier by the sought after animal painter Colin Graeme Roe. The work is excellent quality, signed lower left and presented in...
Category

Late 19th Century Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Surrealist composition
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: collotype (after the Miro lithograph). Printed in 1947 in an edition of 1500 by Meriden Gravure and published by Curt Valentin for "The Prints of Joan Miro" portfolio. Size: ...
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1940s Surrealist Art

Materials

Photogravure

French Impressionist Coastal Scene with Crashing Waves and Sailing Boats
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Coastal Scene with Crashing Waves and Sailing Boats By Fanch Lel Size: 13 x 16.25 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed Condition: The ...
Category

20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Fine Quality 19th Century French Impressionist Oil Portrait Man Smoking Pipe
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Late 19th century French Impressionist 'The Pipe Smoker' oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 22 x 18 inches Provenance: private collection, Paris Condition: very good condition For mor...
Category

Late 19th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Summer Trees by River and path
Located in Hillsborough, NC
Impressionist oil on canvas in lovely pastel green-blue shades, this summertime painting of trees, river and path is in the In the style of Camille Pissaro and other French impressio...
Category

1920s Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Make Me Feel - Minimalist Large Abstract Painting on Natural Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Taylour Martin creates captivating abstract compositions in acrylic on canvas, showcasing a dynamic interplay of emotions and colors. Martin's art is a reflection ...
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2010s Minimalist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pencil

"Festive bouquet "
Located in Zofingen, AG
A wonderful bouquet of spring flowers in a glass vase. The work is painted with bright colors and large strokes. The impressionist style allows the artist many opportunities to expre...
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2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Acrylic, Archival Paper

Venetian Canal Scene with Two Gondolas Gliding through a Canal Beneath a Bridge
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Venetian Canal Scene with Two Gondolas Gliding through a Canal Beneath a Bridge by Fanche Lel Signed: Yes Size: 12.25 inches (height) x 10.75 inches (width) Oil painting on pa...
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20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Mid 19th Century Oil - Returning from Morning Service
Located in Corsham, GB
This atmospheric landscape painting depicts a rural scene with two figures walking along a country path after a church service. The composition is dominated by the lush greenery and ...
Category

Mid-19th Century Art

Materials

Oil

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