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Art For Sale
Pre-Second Republic Academic Study Of A Male Nude Framed 1840s French Drawing
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
Henry Arthur Roberts. French ( b.1819 - d.1900 ). Academic Life Study Of A Standing Male Nude. Pencil & Charcoal On Paper. Paper size 23.8 inches x 13.6 inches ( 60.5cm x 34.5cm ). Frame size 28.3 inches x 18.7 inches ( 72cm x 47.5cm ). Available for sale; this academic life drawing of a male nude is by the French artist Henry Arthur Roberts and dates from the early 1840s. The drawing is presented and supplied in a modest hand painted glazed wooden frame dating from the mid-20th century (which is shown in these photographs). This antique drawing is in good condition, commensurate with its age. It is in an untouched condition having never been restored. The paper has handling marks, some light surface dirt, the odd foxing mark and general age toning. The overall patina adds to the aesthetic and is supplied ready to hang and display. The drawing is not signed but came from a portfolio of drawings by Henry Arthur Roberts. Henry Arthur Roberts was a recognised French artist, notable for his portraits and paintings of religious subjects. Born in Paris in 1819, he was the son of British watercolour artist James Roberts, himself active in Paris from 1819 -1846. Henry became a student of his father. Henry Roberts’s talent as a young man was such that he was accepted as a student of Michel Martin Drölling and worked extensively with him. Drölling, the highly acclaimed neoclassic artist (1786-1851) was noted for his theatrical paintings of history and grand portraits. He produced many notable works, including a ceiling work for the Louvre, and works in the Palace of Versailles. Roberts would have studied with Drölling at an early stage in his career, as Drölling died when Roberts was 32. Learning with such a master would have had a huge impact on Roberts in terms of his academic skills and his own emerging style. Roberts exhibited at the Salon de Paris from 1839, when he was only 20 years old, right through to 1867. His work in the Universal Exhibition of 1855 won him a Third Class Medal. He became Vice-President of the Association of Artists in Paris and in July 1898 he was elevated to the rank of Knight of the Legion of Honour with a foreign title. This was the highest state honour available to him, in recognition of his status as an artist. Henry Roberts died in 1900, but his legacy lives on, with works in many famous public collections, including the Musée Carnavalet, the Musée du Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay, Musée des Beaux-Arts, Orsay, and in Boston, USA. © Big Sky Fine Art This exceptional academic nude...
Category

1840s Academic Art

Materials

Paper, Charcoal, Pencil

Chagall, Composition (Mourlot 470a), XXe Siècle (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on vélin paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition, with centerfold, as issued. Notes: From the volume, XXe Siècle, n°26, May 1966. Published ...
Category

1960s Expressionist Art

Materials

Lithograph

Till Forever Falls Apart - Green Minimalist Abstract Painting on 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 ...
Category

2010s Minimalist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pencil

19th century English Warship at sea, calm water with row boat resupplying
Located in Woodbury, CT
Adolphus Knell Warship at anchor, in calm seas. Adolphus Knell was a renowned British maritime artist of the 19th century, recognized for his detailed and atmospheric paintings of ...
Category

1880s Victorian Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

Flowers Flowers Flowers
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset print Edition of 300 68 x 68 cm (26.8 x 26.8 in) Signed and numbered on the front Mint. Minor imperfections may appear due to the production process.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Offset

Balloon Dog (Blue)
Located in Calabasas, CA
Artist: Jeff Koons Title: Balloon Dog (Blue) Year: 2021 Medium: Porcelain with metallic chromatic coating Dimensions: 15 3/4 x 18 7/8 x 6 3/16 inches (40 x 47.9 x 15.7 cm) Edition: 7...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Porcelain

French Impressionist Oil Painting of Village de Laroque, Aveyron, France
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Village de Laroque, Aveyron, France By Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 8.75 x 10.75 inches (height x width) Signed: Yes Oil painting on b...
Category

20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Andy Warhol 'Formula 1 Car W 196 R (1954)' 1989- Pop Art Vintage
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large reproduction is a first edition printing published by Te Neues Publishing in Germany in 1989, featuring Andy Warhol’s artwork titled "Formula 1 Car W 196 R 1954" rendered ...
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1980s Pop Art Art

Materials

Offset

Composition (Field 69-3; M/L. 1600), VI tavole dal ciclo della, Biblia Sacra
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph in colors on vélin Fabriano charta ex meris pannis "ab alveo" manu fabricata, perlucidis figuris intexta paper. Paper size: 13.75 x 19 inches. Inscription: Signed in the p...
Category

1960s Surrealist Art

Materials

Lithograph

1986 David Hockney 'Pearblossom Highway' Pop Art Vintage
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This 1986 poster was created by David Hockney for an exhibition held at the International Center of Photography in New York. The poster is a superb example of Hockney's photo-collage...
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1980s Pop Art Art

Materials

Offset

Man Walking the Dog at a River Side in the Lush Green English Countryside
Located in Preston, GB
Man Walking the Dog at a River Side in the Lush Green English Countryside by 20th Century British Artist Art measures 20 x 16 inches Frame measures 25 x 21 inches John Haskins...
Category

20th Century Realist Art

Materials

Oil, Board

Original Carthusia Capri - Italy, perfume vintage poster
Located in Spokane, WA
Original vintage poster Carthusia Capri (Italy) perfume vintage poster. Artist: Mario Laboccetta. "CARTHUSIA I PROFUMI DI CAPRI" Size 26.5" x ...
Category

1960s American Impressionist Art

Materials

Offset

Autumn mood
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I’ve captured the ephemeral beauty of autumn, where the vibrant colors of the leaves contrast with the serene blue of the lake. Using oil, I blended expressionist v...
Category

2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

shellfish harvesters women on the beach Spain spanish seascape
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
**Title**: Fisherwomen on the Beach **Author**: Rafael Mumpao Hinojosa **Technique**: Oil on canvas **Canvas dimensions**: 25.6 x 31.9 in **Framed dimensions**: 37.8 x 44.1 in This artwork captures a beautiful costumbrist scene, focusing on traditions and everyday life. **Rafael Mumpao Hinojosa**, with his detailed and realistic style, draws inspiration from renowned painters such as **Joaquín Sorolla**, a master of light and movement, and **Julio Romero de Torres...
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1980s Realist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Self Portrait 2023 Signed Screen print Limited Edition
Located in Rochester Hills, MI
Artist: FAITH RINGGOLD Title: Self Portrait Year: 2023 Screen print on paper Edition: signed in pencil and marked 87/100 Size: 28 x 23 inches Hand-signed and numbered A striking se...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Screen

Scandinavian Mountain View
Located in Stockholm, SE
This painting by Ivan Bergdahl captures a dramatic mountain landscape, from northern Scandinavia, possibly in Sweden. The scene showcases rugged, snow-capped peaks rising from a vibr...
Category

1970s Naturalistic Art

Materials

Oil, Board

Fine 17th Century Old Master Portrait of Queen Henrietta Maria Exceptional Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of Queen Henrietta Maria, British/ Flemish, 17th century Circle of Anthony van Dyck (1599-1641) Flemish. Oil on canvas, 25.25" x 20.5" (64.1 x 52cm) the work is presented ...
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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Barbed Wire Dove Collage
Located in London, GB
Barbed Wire Dove Collage, 2023 Screen print by Shepard Fairey on thick cream Speckletone paper 45.72 x 60.96 cm 18 x 24 inches Signed by Shepard Fairey Numbered edition of 450
Category

2010s Street Art Art

Materials

Screen

L'Écluse de Douai au crépuscule
By Henri Duhem
Located in BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT, FR
Henri Duhem fait partie des peintres qualifiés d’intimistes, s’efforçant avec réalisme et poésie d’« exprimer la vie intérieure des choses ou des êtres », selon les mots du critique ...
Category

Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

“Shattered” wall mirror III by Franck K - Stainless steel sculpture, reflection
Located in Paris, FR
Shattered” wall mirror III is a unique mirror-polished stainless steel sculpture by contemporary artist Franck K, dimensions are 90 × 90 × 13 cm...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Stainless Steel

Violet Torso on Orange Stripes
Located in London, GB
Lithograph in four colours on Japon nacré paper 31 x 31 cm - framed Edition of 75 Hand-signed and numbered by the artist Henry Moore’s prints are a vital aspect of his artistic lega...
Category

1960s Modern Art

Materials

Lithograph

1970's French Oil Painting Crab & Fish on Kitchen Table ideal Fish Restaurant!
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Fish Supper signed by Georges Bordonave (French contemporary) dated 1978 oil painting on board, unframed board: 17 x 20 inches condition: very good provenance: from a large private c...
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Snowy Feverfew, English antique red flower botanical chromolithograph, 1895
By Frederick William Hulme
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Snowy Feverfew' Process print from Frederick William Hulme’s ‘Familiar Wild Flowers’, circa 1890. Hulme was known as a teacher and an amateur botanist. He was the Professor of Fre...
Category

Late 19th Century Naturalistic Art

Materials

Lithograph

"Turnip"
By Giacomo Ceruti
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Giacomo Ceruti, known as Il Pitocchetto (1698-1767) – “Turnip” Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 204 x 124 cm (unframed) Provenance: Private collection This remarkable painting, “T...
Category

18th Century Realist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"The Uniqueness of Waves XII" (2024) By Tal Paz-Fridman, Photo Print, 36 x 24 in
Located in Denver, CO
Explore the exclusive limited editions of Tal Paz-Fridman's collection, with each captivating piece available in four select sizes. Limited to just 10 editions each, you can choose f...
Category

2010s Art

Materials

Photographic Paper

Flight - abstract sky photography on cotton canvas, limited edition of 5
Located in London, GB
'Flight' 2025 Cotton canvas print. Printed on Organic 280gsm cotton canvas, this limited edition photograph is designed to withstand the test of time. Using water-based pigment ink...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Cotton Canvas

Bonjour, Robert - Polaroid, Contemporary, 21st century
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Bonjour Robert - 2016, 20x20cm, Edition of 7 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print based on the original Polaroid. Signature label with certificate. Artist inventory PL2016-17...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

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

Hundertwasser's St. Barbara Church Ceramic Miniature Including Certificate
Located in Palm Desert, CA
St. Barbara Church Baernbach by Friedensreich Hundertwasser Ceramic miniature in the scale 1:140 size 12 x 9 x 12 cm Each ceramic object is individually handmade, hand-painted and b...
Category

Early 2000s Post-Modern Art

Materials

Porcelain

"Serenity" (2024) by Sheri Farabaugh, Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Serenity" (2024) by Sheri Farabaugh (United States Based) is a beautiful handmade still life oil painting that depicts a bundle of lotus flowers and pads resting in a clear blue pon...
Category

2010s Realist Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Ochre Emergence
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Ochre Emergence' by celebrated figurative artist Kim Frohsin, painted in 2018. The artwork is 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches and it is professionally framed in a museum quality white ash har...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Ink, Mixed Media, Gouache, Archival Paper

Mid-Century French Pastel of Colourful Garden Trees With Parasol and Villa
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Mid-Century French Pastel of Colourful Garden Trees With Parasol and Villa by Anne Marie Migette Perard (French 1902-1977) Signed: Yes Medium: Pastel on unframed paper, with ...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Art

Materials

Pastel

"Parisian Flower Market" Romantic Impressionist Oil Painting with Figures
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a Parisian Flower Market scene in Paris, France by Luigi Cagliani. As an Italian Impressionist artist Cagliani most of his works were produced in t...
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Dance Me to the End of Love
Located in Hillsborough, NC
'Dance Me to the End of Love' is in the iconic style of Jack Vettriano and his most famous painting of 'The SInging Butler' that sold for more than $1 million and sold more prints th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Giclée

Peachy - Peaches Pine Trees Tulips Botanical Fruit Flowers Lake Landscape, 2019
Located in Kent, CT
In this contemporary oil painting on canvas, a Michigan lake landscape with pine trees sets the backdrop for a still life arrangement of pink, white and orange flowers on a table wit...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Julian Opie 'Woman Taking Off Man’s Shirt'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This reproduction of Julian Opie's phenomenal image, titled Woman Taking Off Man’s Shirt .5, captures the striking and distinctive style fo...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Art

Materials

Screen

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

Morris-Observatory Earthwork-Project for Sonsbeek 71, Arnhem-Vintage
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is an original exhibition poster for the show titled Observatory Earthwork – Project for Sonsbeek 71, Arnhem, held at the Tate Gallery from April 28 to June 6, 1971. The poster ...
Category

1970s Contemporary Art

Materials

Offset

Huge Italian Old Master Assumption of the Virgin Oil Painting after Murillo
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Assumption of the Virgin Italian artist, 18th century based on the earlier composition by Murillo oil on canvas, framed framed: 38 x 30.5 inches canvas: 32 x 24 inches provenance...
Category

18th Century Old Masters Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

original lithograph
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph was printed in 1956 for the "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 19...
Category

1950s Art

Materials

Lithograph

Montreux Jazz Festival, 1983 (Yellow) (Framed)
Located in Manchester, GB
Keith Haring, Montreux Jazz Festival, 1983 (Yellow) (Framed) 5 colour neon screenprint on heavy stock paper printed on half-matte coated paper 250gsm 78 x 108 cm (27.55 x 39.37 in)...
Category

1980s Pop Art Art

Materials

Screen

L.T. Sola - Early 20th Century Oil, Alpine Landscape
Located in Corsham, GB
Well presented in a gilt-effect frame. Signed. On board.
Category

20th Century Art

Materials

Oil

Original French Painting Harbor Reflections Boats at Rest by the Lighthouse
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Harbor Reflections signed by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) size: 9 x 10.75 inches oil painting on board, unframed condition: the painting is in very good condition. It has previously b...
Category

20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

French Contemporary Art by Aude de Voc - Le Champs Magnetique
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylic on canvas Aude de Voc is a self-taught contemporary painter born in 1978 who lives and works in Paris, France. Desiring to transform, confront and mix materials, her work is...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Miniature Watercolor Paintings of Bristol Cathedral and School from Canons Marsh
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Miniature Watercolor Paintings of Bristol Cathedral and School from Canons Marsh by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measu...
Category

20th Century English School Art

Materials

Watercolor

Water Reflection I, Reeds in Water - Contemporary Atmospheric Modern Landscape
Located in Salzburg, AT
A few words of the artist about his art: When i painting landscapes, I usually choose simple geometric arrangements, contrasts of verticals and levels. I juxtapose the smooth surfac...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

Young girl - Original etching, Signed (Venturi #1160)
Located in Paris, IDF
Paul Cézanne Young girl, 1873 Original etching and roulette Signed in plate "P. Cézanne" and dated 1873 in lower right corner On vellum 32 x 25 cm (c. 13 x 10") REFERENCES : - Cat...
Category

1870s Impressionist Art

Materials

Etching

"Madelay 1" Bunny on Purple Lavender Background Oil Painting on Wood Panel Frame
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on a deep purple lavender background with thick use of...
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Pinienhain" original etching
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original etching. Printed in 1900 and published in Leipzig, Germany for Zeitschrift für Bildende Kunst. This impression is printed on cream wove paper, and the image size is ...
Category

Early 1900s Realist Art

Materials

Etching

ABSTRACT New Black White Artwork by Contemporary Artist Carsten Beck 2023
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of Au...
Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Colorful painting on paper, Unique piece, Abstract Expressionist
Located in Carballo, ES
TUSET (1997, A Coruña, España) Mixed media painting on paper Ready to frame One-of-a-kind Signed on back Includes certificate of authenticity 2021 65 x 50 cm. It belongs to the ser...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Art

Materials

Paper, Oil Crayon, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pencil

Alexander Calder, 'Skybird' from Flying Colors suite 1974-1975
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artist: Alexander Calder (1898-1976) Title: "Skybird" (from the Braniff International Airways Flying Colors Collection) Year: 1974-75 Medium: Lithographs on Arches paper Size: 20 x 2...
Category

1970s Contemporary Art

Materials

Lithograph

Barbara, Nude on Blue Background - Original Oil Painting, Handsigned
Located in Paris, IDF
Jean-Gabriel DOMERGUE (1889-1962) Barbara, Nude on blue Background, c. 1950 Original oil painting on panel Signed bottom left Titled on the back On panel 73 x 60 cm (c. 29 x 24 inch...
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Art

Materials

Oil

Wooded Landscape - Large Antique British Impressionist Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful large late 19th or early 20th century impressionist oil on canvas depicting a wooded landscape with pond and outbuilding, by Theodore Casimir Roussel. Roussel was one of...
Category

Early 1900s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Original-Gladiolus in Bloom-Brit Awarded Artist-Exhibition Collection-Gold leaf
Located in London, GB
Summer Bloom series began in 2022, which Shizico Yi celebrates the season by painting en plein air in her garden. In 2024, she embarks on a fresh chapter with her new cottage garden;...
Category

2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

Figurative Painting Night in the Andes in blue tones, oil painting mixed texture
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
This piece is a horizontal painting created using the oil on canvas technique. It is characterized by its texture and multiple layers of material that create depth in the work and ad...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a lady in blue dress ”Countess of Peterborough”
Located in Stockholm, SE
This exquisite portrait, with its new attribution to Theodore Russel, is believed to depict Lady Penelope O'Brien, daughter of Barnabas O'Brien, the sixth Earl of Thomond, and wife of the Earl of Peterborough, whom she married in 1644. The painting thus belongs to a historically significant period, capturing the refined elegance of the time. The portrait has a prestigious provenance from Elleholms Hofgård, a historic estate in Mörrums socken, Blekinge, Sweden. Elleholms Hofgård, whose two-story, timber-framed main building was constructed in 1730 and expanded in 1804, has changed ownership several times since the 17th century. The ancestors of the present owners acquired the estate in 1915, and from the 20th century until 2023, this painting was prominently displayed in the estate’s main building, making it an integral part of the estate’s history. Theodore Russel, an English portrait artist born in 1614, studied under the renowned Sir Anthony van Dyck, whose influence can be seen in Russel’s meticulous style. Russel often painted on cabinet-sized panels, such as this one, which measures approximately 39 x 31 cm. This preference for panels is a notable characteristic that sets him apart from contemporary artists like Sir Peter Lely, who exclusively used canvas. The size of the panel is a key reason for the reattribution to Russel from Peter lely, as Lely never used panels for his works. This distinctive format, along with Russel’s characteristic style, strongly supports the new attribution. Russel, the son of Nicasius Rousseel, a goldsmith and jeweler to James I and Charles I, refined his skills under the mentorship of his uncle, the famous portrait painter Cornelis Janssen. He also worked as an assistant and copyist for van Dyck, further honing his artistic style. This captivating portrait exemplifies Russel’s craftsmanship, reflecting the elegance of the period’s fashion and the artist's refined techniques. oil on wood panel with indistinct inscription Countess of Peter[...] upper left. with inscription on the reverse: ”Countess of Peterborough. P. Lely 1670. S Beatty Picture Restorer [...] Warwick”. unframed 39 x 31 cm = 15.35 x 12.2 inches framed 52 x 41.5 cm = 20.47 x 16.34 inches Condition: The portrait has just been restored by a professional art conservator in Stockholm and is now in a very good condition. The colors are vivid, and the skin tones appear more natural than before. It is a very fine painting. The frame is newly made and included. Provenance: Elleholms Hofgård, Mörrums socken, Blekinge, Sweden **; Stockholms Auktionsverk, Fine Art & Antiques Autumn...
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17th Century Old Masters Art

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Art Deco Couple Portrait
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Beautiful Art Deco illustration by unknown artist. Ink and gouache on faux wood grain illustration board. Image field measuring 14 x 18 inches on a 17 x 21 inch illustration panel...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Art

Materials

Ink, Gouache, Illustration Board

Hunt Slonem "Lawn" Light Green Bunny
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Lawn" Light Green Bunny A single rabbit gestured in black on a light green background in a vintage frame Unframed: 6 x 4 inches Framed: 9 x 7 inches *Painting is framed...
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil

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