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Art For Sale
Floral Still Life with Shell
By Edgar Levy
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Edgar Levy (1912-1975). Floral Still Life with Shell, ca. 1955. Oil on canvas measuring 28 x 36 inches. Unframed. Signed with artist monogram lower left. Edgar Levy is remembered ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

Silk Flutters in the Woods by Rene Gonzalez - forest landscape with butterflies
Located in Paris, FR
Silk Flutters in the Woods is an acrylic on canvas by artist Rene Gonzalez, portraying butterflies dancing above a water puddle in a spellbinding nocturn...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Oil Painting On Canvas. A Forgotten Dog On Green.
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
Oil painting of a forgotten French bulldog, set against an abstract background dominated by Veronese green with touches of gold leaf. Made with professional Rembrandt colors. For dur...
Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Gold

Libre et Lumineuse - Soft Abstract Dreamy Floral Landscape Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drawing inspiration from an immersive and impressionistic interpretation of nature, Canadian artist Vé Boisvert paints textural original artworks that capture the fleeting effects of...
Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

The Barrister Fine Antique English Huge Oil Painting Portrait of Lawyer Gent
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Barrister (the sitter is James Guy Baker, the artists brother). by Gladys Marguerite Baker (British, 1889-1959) signed oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 146cm x 101cm canva...
Category

Early 20th Century English School Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Series of Ten Woodcuts in Three Color States
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This fold-out card showcases Donald Judd's Series of Ten Woodcuts in Three Color States: Cadmium Red Light, Ultramarine Blue, and Ivory Black. Published by Brooke Alexander, the card...
Category

1990s Contemporary Art

Materials

Offset

Portrait FRENCH SCHOOL Jean Michel BASQUIAT Chut les Barbizons! Ready to Hang
Located in Zofingen, AG
⭐Jean Michel Basquiat⭐ Portrait closeup of the famous artist Jean Michel Basquiat _ Icon of Street art and Bad art. Technique: oil, acrylic, and ink on old book pages on wooden fram...
Category

2010s Pop Art Art

Materials

Gesso, Paper, Glue, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

White Cliffs Panorama, Large Scale Color Photograph, Seascape, Limited Edition
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Color fine art seascape - landscape photography. Archival pigment ink print as part of a limited edition of 7. All Gerald Berghammer prints are made to order in limited editions on H...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Digital Pigment

A Los Toros Avec Picasso (Set of Four in Gold Frames)
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Pablo Picasso Title: La Pique (I), Le Picador (II), Jeu de la Cape (III), Les Banderilles (IV) Portfolio: A Los Toros Avec Picasso Medium: Set of four transfer lithographs Ye...
Category

1960s Abstract Art

Materials

Lithograph

Mural Study, Early 20th Century American Impressionist Painting
Located in Beachwood, OH
Abel Warshawsky (American, 1883-1962) Mural Study Oil on board Signed and inscribed verso 9.5 x 18 inches 15.75 x 24.25 inches, framed Impressionist painter A.G. Warshawsky was acti...
Category

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

River port oil painting european art seascape urbanscape France
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rafael Duran Benet (1931-2015) - River port - Oil on canvas on board Oil measurements 22x27 cm. Frame 24x29. Rafael Duran Benet (Terrassa, 1931 - Barcelona, 2015) is a Catalan paint...
Category

1960s Post-Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Antique French Female Portrait oil painting 1800’s woman playing a mandolin
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Antique Portrait oil painting 1800’s French figurative original oil on canvas painting of a woman playing a mandolin or musical instrament female p...
Category

Late 19th Century French School Art

Materials

Oil

Likewise - Abstract Blue Green Mauve Brown Color Wave Hourglass Shape, 2025
Located in Kent, CT
Through undulations in shades of blue with green and a mauve shade of brown, Margaret Neill explores the properties of abstract curvilinear forms found in the localized conditions of...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Renoir, Le chapeau épinglé, état en couleur, Les Lithographies de Renoir (after)
Located in Fairfield, CT
Medium: Lithograph on grand vélin Renage filigrané à la marque de l'éditeur paper. Year: 1951 Paper Size: 12.5 x 9.5 inches; image size: 11.02 x 8.66 inches Inscription: Signed in th...
Category

1950s Impressionist Art

Materials

Lithograph

"The Tailor", Figure with Sewing Machine in Yellow, Paint, and Collage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"The Tailor" is an original artwork by Eustace Mamba and measures 24"h x 30"w x 2"d. The artists cuts, arranges, sews, and collages fabric and paints to create layers of texture and ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Textile, Mixed Media, Canvas, Thread, Oil, Acrylic

Retrato, Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting, 21st Century
Located in Mexico City, MX
Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting Acrylic on canvas 220 x 210 cm Signed FREE SHIPPING ROLLED UP About the artist Enrique Pichardo (Mexico City, 1973) graduated from Escuela Naci...
Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Attrib. John F. Herring Senior (1795-1865) - 19th Century Oil, Horse & Groom
Located in Corsham, GB
Fine 19th century tondo oil on canvas, attributed to master equine painter John F. Herring Senior (1795-1865). The painting depicts a groom on horseback exercising a small group of h...
Category

19th Century Art

Materials

Oil

Voluptuous Nude Muse oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: "Voluptuous Nude Muse" Artist: Apyle Technique: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 24.4 x 20.5 in Framing: Unframed Style: Figurative with neo-figurative influences Period: Contemporar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique French Ornate Gold Picture Frame ideal for Painting or Mirror
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Antique French Ornate Gold Frame Outer frame size: 23 x 20 inches (portrait) Inner frame size: 14. x 11.5 inches (portrait) This stunning antique French frame features an elaborate ...
Category

19th Century French School Art

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Wood Panel

Original 1974 Show Poster 67 Watercolors-Drawings-Gouaches Sala Gaspar Barcelona
Located in Miami, FL
Pablo Picasso (Spain, 1881-1973) "67 Acuarelas-Dibujos-Gouaches de 1897 a 1971", 1974 ("67 Watercolors-Drawings-Gouaches from 1897 to 1971", 1974) An Export Permit issued by the Span...
Category

1970s Abstract Art

Materials

Offset

Blackfeet Indians, Great Northern Railway 14 prints
Located in Spokane, WA
A group of 14 Blackfeet Indians prints created by the artist Winold Reiss. The Great Northern Railway printed and released these prints in c. 1940. This is for the entire group...
Category

1940s American Realist Art

Materials

Lithograph

Mad World - Dramatic Colorful Contemporary Abstract Invest Striking Artwork
Located in Cullinan, ZA
Title: Mad World Dramatic Colorful Contemporary Abstract Invest Striking Artwork Original One-of-a-kind Authentic Delight The round canvas, painted lines, circles and spirals, repr...
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

Mapplethorpe, Rose with Smoke, A Season in Hell (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Photogravure on papier gravure Cartiere Enrico Magnani à la main, mounted on papier Cartiere Enrico Magnani à la main moulé-pressé paper, as issued. Inscription: unsigned and unnumbe...
Category

1980s Contemporary Art

Materials

Photogravure

Pink Floral Dress and Gloves & Handbag- Feminine fashion, color photography
Located in Cambridge, GB
'Pink Floral Dress' and 'Gloves & Handbag' taken at the glamorous retro event Goodwood Revival, perfectly captures feminine sophistication with a vintage vibe. This artwork featured ...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Cambridge Midsummer Fair
Located in Middletown, NY
A peaceful image by Britian's first official war artist. Drypoint printed in brownish black ink on fibrous, laid Japon paper, 3 3/8 x 6 5/16 inches (85 x 161 mm), full margins. Sign...
Category

Early 20th Century Realist Art

Materials

Handmade Paper, Drypoint

Bee Line - Rainbow Abstract Patterns Circles Stripes Blue Yellow Orange, 2023
Located in Kent, CT
In this contemporary oil painting on canvas, thoughtfully combined sections of varying textures and areas of pattern, stripes, circles, dots and undulations are cheerful in bright, p...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Neoclassical composition of a sculptor kneeling before his statue of the Madonna
Located in Middletown, NY
An allegory of loyalty, with the subject's dog pictured seated, holding his master's chisel in his mouth; fidelity personified. Italian School, 18th century Ink wash in gray and bl...
Category

Mid-18th Century Italian School Art

Materials

Laid Paper, Ink, Watercolor

"Ruff", A collie
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
John Emms (1841-1912) "Ruff", a collie Oil on canvas Signed and dated '95 lower right Inscribed 'Ruff' lower centre Canvas Size - 15 x 18 in Framed Size - 20 1/2 x 23 1/2 in Provenance The Collection of Charlie Watts. Charlie Watts, the legendary drummer of The Rolling Stones, was renowned not only for his musical prowess but also for his profound affection for animals, particularly Collies. He and his wife, Shirley, resided at Halsdon Manor in Devon, where they managed a stud farm for Arabian horses. Their estate was also home to numerous dogs, reflecting their deep commitment to animal welfare. John Emms was a British artist best known for his dynamic and characterful paintings of dogs, especially working breeds like foxhounds, terriers, and collies. Born in Blofield, Norfolk, in 1843, Emms developed a deep connection to the countryside and rural life, which became the heart of his artistic inspiration. While he painted horses and hunting scenes, it was his dog portraits that brought him enduring recognition. Emms had a remarkable ability to capture the individuality and spirit of each animal, portraying them not just as pets or working animals, but as noble and expressive beings. His brushwork was confident and lively, and he often painted dogs with a sense of pride, intelligence, and dignity. Among the many breeds he painted, collies held a special place. Emms portrayed them with great sensitivity, often emphasizing their alert expressions, soft coats, and loyal nature. His collie paintings...
Category

19th Century Victorian Art

Materials

Oil

Conquering the Falls - Contemporary Abstract Geology Encaustic Monotype, 2024
Located in Kent, CT
In this contemporary encaustic monotype, layers of pigmented beeswax on lightweight paper create an undulating composition suggesting layers of the earth's crust and geological forma...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Encaustic, Archival Paper, Monotype

Portrait of an Elderly Man
Located in Stockholm, SE
This finely executed oil painting, attributed to the circle of Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich, captures the contemplative expression of an elderly man, his gaze lowered in quiet re...
Category

Early 19th Century Old Masters Art

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Post No Bill - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Neo-Expressionism, People
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, this is not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Ar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Lilac. Acrylic, impressionism, landscape, horizontal, large, flowers, violet
Located in Oslo, NO
“Lilac” is a painting made in spring, when everything in nature is fragrant! "In this work I captured the fleeting beauty of nature in bold, impressionistic brushstrokes." said Anna...
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Art

Materials

Acrylic

7.10.24 #6 - Jewel Tone Emerald Abstract Watercolor Minimalist Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Delicate strokes and natural hues shape Shiri Phillips' watercolor, ink, and colored pencil artworks, showcasing her exploration of minimalism and organic forms. Departing from her u...
Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Color Pencil

Her Self Made 2 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Impressionist, 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. About Artist Omo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Poolside Party - Limited Slim Aarons Estate Print
Located in London, GB
Slim Aarons Estate Limited Edition C print 40 x 30 inches / 101 x 76 cm unframed. ' Poolside Party ' 1970 A poolside party at a desert house, designed by Richard Neutra for Edgar...
Category

1970s Modern Art

Materials

C Print, Color

Horizon XI, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Rich reds, golds, and oranges create a minimalist yet dramatic seascape. The panoramic format evokes a sense of vastness and tranquility. Slightly darker edges ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Large Mid 20th Century French Cubist Oil Painting Sailing Yachts Flotilla at Sea
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Flotilla, Sailing Yachts at Sea French cubist artist, circa 1950's oil on board, unframed board: 23 x 49.5 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: very good and ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Cubist Art

Materials

Oil

Large Victorian Signed Oil Harvest Wheat sheaves Rural Scene & Figures framed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"The Corn Field" by Alfred Bennet (British, 1861-1916) This beautifully executed oil on canvas painting titled "The Corn Field", signed and dated 1886 by British artist Alfred Benne...
Category

Early 19th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Shepherd in the Pyrenees Spain oil on canvas painting spanish landscape Europe
By Enric Porta Mestre
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Shepherd in the Pyrenees Artist: Enric Porta i Mestre (1898–1993) Technique: Oil on canvas Style: Post-Impressionism with Expressionist influences Dimensions: Unframed: 23.6 x 31.9 in Framed: 29.9 x 38.2 in Signature: Signed in the lower right corner as "E. Porta". Date: 1956 (according to the inscription on the back). DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK Shepherd in the Pyrenees by Enric Porta i Mestre depicts a rural scene with a striking sense of introspection and evocative charm. The painting portrays a shepherd tending to his flock amidst the mountainous landscape typical of the Catalan Pyrenees. The composition captures the serenity and beauty of nature through vibrant colors and dynamic brushstrokes. The work reflects a Post-Impressionist style with loose, bold strokes and vivid tones, combined with Expressionist influences in its ability to evoke emotions beyond the physical depiction. The energetic and textured brushwork infuses the painting with a lively rhythm, while the rich palette of greens and blues immerses the viewer in the landscape's tranquil atmosphere. In this piece, Porta i Mestre showcases a mastery of color and light, illustrating his deep connection to his homeland and its rural life, which served as a source of inspiration throughout his career. ARTIST BIOGRAPHY Enric Porta i Mestre (La Pobla de Segur, 1898–1993) was a Catalan painter known for his landscapes, still lifes, and costumbrist depictions. Trained in Lleida and Barcelona, Porta debuted in 1922 with an exhibition in the Catalan capital. He later moved to Paris to further his artistic studies, where he connected with avant-garde artists such as Miquel Villà...
Category

1950s Post-Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vibrant Pastoral Landscape with Lush Greens and Pathway Through Fields
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Jill Jackson (British, contemporary) Title: Vibrant Pastoral Landscape Medium: oil on un stretched canvas, unframed Painting : 26 x 18 inches Provenance: all th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Art

Materials

Oil

"Harmonia 43-9" Contemporary Abstract Circles Framed Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Baltimore, MD
"Harmonia 43-9" is a framed acrylic painting on canvas by David Skillicorn, with two intertwining circles in pink and deep blue. This piece is finished in a silver floater frame wit...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Acrylic

original lithograph
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Executed for Derriere le Miroir (issue number 171) in 1968, and published in Paris by Maeght. Sheet size: 15 x 10 1/2 inches (378 x 267 mm). There is pri...
Category

1960s Art

Materials

Lithograph

Roy Lichtenstein M...Maybe-Serigraph Pop Art Vintage
Located in Brooklyn, NY
First edition printing of Roy Lichtenstein's poster titled "M...Maybe, 1965" printed in Tel Aviv, Israel. Serigraph measures 54 1/2 x 39 1/2 inches and it is unsigned and unnumbered....
Category

1970s Pop Art Art

Materials

Screen

Against All Odds - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Fashion, Men
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. About Artist Dan...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Realistic Seascape Venice Painting Michael Budden Gondoliers Sunlight & Flags
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Sunlit Voyage, Gondoliers, Venice is a beautiful oil painting on canvas panel by award winning contemporary artist Michael Budden that showcases a pair of gondoliers heading through...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

When time stands Still - Contemporary Architecture Pool House Oil Painting
Located in DE
Lilly Muth's architectural paintings transport viewers on a visual journey to a different world, where imagination knows no bounds and the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French Village Landscape Scene w/ Trees & Buggy, Early 20th Century
Located in Beachwood, OH
Auguste-Louis Lepère (French, 1849-1918) Untitled Landscape, c. 1910 Watercolor Signed lower right 14 x 16.5 inches 20 x 22.5 inches, framed Auguste-Louis Lepère was a French painte...
Category

1910s Art

Materials

Watercolor

After the Storm
Located in Stockholm, SE
"After the Storm" is the title of this oil painting on canvas by the Swedish artist Hjalmar Berghcrantz (1889–1961). Signed and dated 1917. The artwork depicts a rugged landscape whe...
Category

1910s Naturalistic Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

18th-Century Old Master Painting Harbor Scene with Tall Ships & Fortifications
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Fortified Harbour French School, circa 1700's oil on canvas, framed in antique carved gilt wood frame Framed: 21.5 x 28.5 inches Canvas : 15 x 22 inches Provenance: private colle...
Category

Early 18th Century Old Masters Art

Materials

Oil

Cherry wood treated and stained with natural rust, red and blue dyes
Located in Carballo, ES
Cherry wood, treated and stained with natural oxide, red, and blue dyes. These dyes are produced using vinegars from his homeland, Asturias. He uses a secret formula that he has been...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Analytic Cubist Art

Materials

Wood

Originals-Magic Bell Triptych-British Awarded Artist-After Monet-Impressionism
Located in London, GB
To Shizico Yi a triptych is a visual prayers; it embodies a meditative journeylike the form of meditation. The repetition of motifs within the triptych serves as a method to revisit...
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Art

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Precious Moments - Gold Leaf Contemporary abstract swimmer painting
Located in DE
Katharina Hormel creates minimalistic landscape paintings featuring everyday scenes of life. Her art often portrays people engaged in their daily activities, such as taking a leisure...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

Unitled 11
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Framed in an ornate wood frame with a front profile of 1 1/2 inches and a side profile of 1 inch, this piece is elegantly seated behind a 4-inch mat. This is Edition #669/900, publis...
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Art

Materials

Lithograph

Cow (Feldman & Schellmann II.11), Andy Warhol
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Silkscreen in colours on wallpaper. Inscription: printed, “Andy Warhol” in margin, as issued. Excellent condition. Notes: Published by Leo Castelli Gallery, New York; printed by Bill...
Category

1960s Pop Art Art

Materials

Screen

Basquiat 1979 Drawing (Basquiat Lounge Lizards draing)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Jean-Michel Basquiat Lounge Lizards 1979:
 Impossibly rare original hand-drafted flyer by Basquiat for a performance by his close friend, John Lurie & the Lounge Lizards at Squat The...
Category

1970s Pop Art Art

Materials

Paper, Ink

Italian Stone Pine Emilia Romagna
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Color fine long landscape photography. Archival pigment ink print as part of a limited edition of 7. All Gerald Berghammer prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuehle...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Digital Pigment

Impressionistic Autumn Landscape Oil Painting Michael Budden Early Autumn Farm
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Early Autumn Farm oil on canvas/panel 10 x 16 image size unframed, 15.38 x 21.38 x 1 framed Early Autumn Farm is a beautiful impressionistic landscape oil painting that I did on loca...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Corrida - Original Ceramic MADOURA - Rare, only a few proofs (Ramié #182)
Located in Paris, IDF
Pablo PICASSO (1881-1973) Corrida, 1953 Round dish in white earthenware Decoration with engobe and enamel under partial cover, brown, green decoration with oxidized paraffin. Signed...
Category

1950s Modern Art

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 Abstract Expressionist, Original pieces, Landscapes and seascapes
Located in Carballo, ES
Lot of 2 original works by TUSET (A Coruña, 1997) made with ink and seawater on paper. The works can be framed on request or sent to you in a protected envelope for you to place, onc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Art

Materials

Ink, Handmade Paper

Mid 20th-Century French Oil Cubist Nude Woman Reading Portrait
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Nude Woman Reading by Therese Hummel (French, 1911-1999) oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 10.75 x 16 inches Provenance: private collection of this artists work, Paris Condition: soun...
Category

Mid-20th Century Cubist Art

Materials

Oil

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