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Art For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: 1920s
Raventos 12 Trumpet Violin Red Black original expressionist mixed media
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Raventos. trumpet. violin .score. red. black Fiddle music sheet" original expressionist mixed media painting RAVENTÓS Mª Assumpció – (San Sadurní d’Anoia, Barcelona 1930). Raventos ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Marine Diversity Diptych, Abstract Colourful Fish Patterns, Vivid Tones Gestures
Located in Barcelona, ES
This series by Enric Servera explores the relationship of humans to salt and seawater. The intention of these works is to submerge us into the sea, a salty treasure that surrounds us...
Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor

mirror
Located in London, GB
An exquisite portrait of a sheep sitting on a throne. Marble columns. Golden bird represents luck and prosperity. audacious representation of no one, everyone and any one. acr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Pretty Fish - Colorful Abstract Figurative Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Valerie Etitinwo's unique approach to abstract figurative painting celebrates the unconventional beauty found in imperfection and awkwardness. The Nigerian-Swiss artist uses bold col...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Acrylic, Mixed Media, Oil Pastel, Canvas

Autumn Studio- original impressionist floral painting- contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
In "Autumn Studio," John D Martin beckons viewers into a serene sanctuary adorned with the rich colors of the season. This original still life painting, crafted with oil on canvas, c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Summer Woods
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a combination of painting and photography, the anqtique cyanotype process. The silhouette of the plant was first drawn, then painted not with ink or paint, but with light-sen...
Category

2010s Naturalistic Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Rag Paper, Monotype, Photogram

Syvash
Located in Sempach, LU
This painting, titled "Syvash," was born out of a deep admiration for the beauty of the unique pink lakes of southern Ukraine that I visited in 2021. Their hues are stretched across ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Oil

Mood 1 drawing
Located in London, GB
artist: Anastasia Kurakina abstract expressionist drawing on paper one of a kind hand signed Anastasia dialogues with the chromatic material which she lets flow freely onto the sup...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Pencil, Color Pencil

Letter to Olive
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide 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 Authent...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Figurative Acrylic Canvas Painting American
Located in Buffalo, NY
One of a kind acrylic expressionist canvas painting by Linda Coppola. The figures have multiple forms. Are they human, or are they rabbit?
Category

2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Once Upon A Time
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide 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 Authent...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Washerwoman oil on cardboard painting impressionism Spain woman
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Joaquin Terruella Matilla (1891-1957) - washerwoman - Oil on cardboard Oil measures 11x15 cm. Frame measures 15x19 cm. Joaquim Terruella Matilla (1891 - 1957) Joaquim Terruella Mat...
Category

1920s Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Warm afternoon in Provence
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This painting called "Warm afternoon in Provence " celebrates my love for the south of France which is blessed with so much sunshine, the songs of the cicadas... When I happen to be ...
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Art

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Large painting made of hundreds of tiny strips of paper, minimalism, white
Located in Carballo, ES
Large painting made by Peter Kramer in 1999. The painting is made with hundreds of strips of paper of 2 mm each glued on painted canvas. The feeling you have when looking at the pain...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Oil, Handmade Paper

Hole Fantasy
Located in LAS ROZAS DE MADRID, ES
Shipping in a tube "Hole Fantasy" is a charming work that ignites the imagination with its pastel and vibrant colors. At the center of the composition, a series of intertwined circ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Art

Materials

Acrylic

Sunday in Bed - Colorful Abstract Figurative Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Valerie Etitinwo's unique approach to abstract figurative painting celebrates the unconventional beauty found in imperfection and awkwardness. The Nigerian-Swiss artist uses bold col...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Hole Fusion
Located in LAS ROZAS DE MADRID, ES
Shipping in a tube "Hole Fusion" is a burst of color and energy that captivates the viewer. In the center of the work, a series of concentric circles intertwine, creating a hypnoti...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Art

Materials

Acrylic

Hocus-Pocus (Beachshoot) - Polaroid, Contemporary
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Hocus-Pocus (Beachshoot) - 2005 featuring Radha Mitchell 20x20cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Certificate and Signature label. A...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Art

Materials

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

Gossip (Beachshoot) - Polaroid, Contemporary
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Gossip (Beachshoot) - 2005 40x80cm including white border, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Certificate and Signature label. Artist I...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Art

Materials

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

Leopard
Located in PARIS, FR
It was Arun's initiative, whose passion for creating beauty from seemingly mundane materials led him to transform scrap metal into stunning works of art. Arun and Gaurav have worked...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Iron

Feelings
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide 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 Authent...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Hysteria (Beachshoot) - Polaroid, Contemporary
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Hysteria (Beachshoot) - 2005 featuring Radha Mitchell 20x20cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Certificate and Signature label. Arti...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Art

Materials

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

Jazzy
Located in London, GB
artist: Anastasia Kurakina title: “Jazzy” original art print on canvas limited edition, hand signed size: 40x60cm Anastasia Kurakina is an internationally renowned visual artist. To...
Category

2010s Vienna Secession Art

Materials

Digital, Giclée, Canvas, Color

Hysteria (Beachshoot) - Polaroid, Contemporary
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Hysteria (Beachshoot) - 2005 20x20cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Certificate and Signature label. Artist Inventory #1380. Not...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Art

Materials

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

Kelly (Beachshoot) - Polaroid, Contemporary
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Kelly (Beachshoot) - 2005 20x20cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Certificate and Signature label. Artist Inventory #1378. Not mou...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Art

Materials

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

Maddison by Nando Kallweit. Elegant figurative sculpture.
Located in Coltishall, GB
Maddison is an elegant figurative bronze sculpture by Nando Kallweit. Modelled on modern youthful postures but with a nod to the importance of heritage through the stylised Egyptian...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Art

Materials

Bronze

Finally Home! - Colorful Abstract Figurative Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Valerie Etitinwo's unique approach to abstract figurative painting celebrates the unconventional beauty found in imperfection and awkwardness. The Nigerian-Swiss artist uses bold col...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media

"Untilled" abstract acrylic, collage, gold leaf, on linen aluminium canvas
Located in Roscoff, FR
After seeing a documentary on Art Nouveau and remembering paintings by Klimt that these forms were imposed as well as the atmosphere of colors and the need to add sheets of light gol...
Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Marble, Gold Leaf

"Landscape with pine trees" figurative water colour, china ink on paper.
Located in Roscoff, FR
"Paysage du midi avec pins» est une œuvre d'aquarelle figurative, réalisée à l'encre de Chine sur papier, mesurant 65x50 cm. L'artiste a capturé avec délicatesse et précision ce pays...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

Causeway, Original Contemporary Abstract Painting, Green and Blue Painting
Located in Deddington, GB
The simplicity of the space, colour, and focus in this work is very different to much of my work. It is the coming together of these elements at the start of the second 'lockdown' that reflected issues of normality and the desire for change to a simpler more relevant approach to life. Surprising that the journey should have resulted in this painting. Discover new paintings by Jon Rowland online and in our gallery at Wychwood Art. Each work has been carefully selected by Deborah Allan our Chief Art Curator. Wychwood Art have exhibited Jon Rowland in London during a pop-up exhibition of theirs at the Darren Baker...
Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Your Grace Abounds To Me-original landscape impressionism painting-modern Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Your Grace Abounds To Me" by Sarah Ollerenshaw is a captivating original landscape painting that transports viewers into a realm of natural beauty and tranquility. Created with acry...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Inner Aspirations - Original Pointillist Textured Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Susan Gale's work explores the nostalgia of community by highlighting the juxtaposition between the peaceful, quiet, mystery of light, and the rush of visually invoked sensation. She...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Gold Finch, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
73 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper, Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art, Subject: Gold Finch...
Category

2010s Realist Art

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

Field of Flowers, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Ruth LaGue paints a pastoral landscape with a white barn partially concealed by trees. Inspired by the shapes and patterns of a field of flowers, Ruth dr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Acrylic

"My Moon River Heart" Silver Pop Art Oil Painting with White Floater Frame
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil paints in these works. Shaoul’s “My Heart Collection” is a vibrant and energetic dis...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Glass, Mixed Media, Oil, Board

Oh My Little Chickadee!
Located in Wenham, MA
This piece is an original oil painting on panel. It is framed in a simple gold frame. The overall dimensions of the piece as framed are approximately 11x11 inches. GC Williams has ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

Poppy Field - original realism landscape floral oil painting - contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Poppy Field" by Sophia Chalklen is a breathtaking landscape that embodies the vibrant hues of hope and warmth. This large and striking painting features a sprawling field of poppy flowers set against the backdrop of a vivid and captivating sunset. The colors burst forth with intensity, ranging from fiery reds and oranges to soft, golden yellows, creating a visual symphony that dances across the canvas. Chalklen's masterful use of texture adds depth and dimension to the scene, allowing viewers to almost feel the gentle sway of the poppy petals in the breeze. Each brushstroke is imbued with a sense of vitality and energy, mirroring the dynamic beauty of nature in full bloom. At the heart of the composition lies a concept of renewal and optimism. The poppy field represents a symbol of resilience and growth, as these vibrant flowers thrive against the backdrop of the setting sun. The warmth and radiance of the sunset serve as a metaphor for the promise of brighter days ahead, infusing the scene with a sense of hope and possibility. "Poppy Field" is not only visually stunning but also emotionally resonant, evoking feelings of joy and optimism in those who behold it. Its warm and inviting palette makes it the perfect centerpiece to brighten any space and uplift the spirits of all who encounter it. Available for acquisition at Signet Contemporary Art in Chelsea and online, "Poppy Field" by Sophia Chalklen offers the opportunity to bring the essence of hope and warmth into your home. Don’t miss the chance to own a piece of art that not only celebrates the beauty of nature but also inspires optimism and renewal with every brushstroke. Artist biography: Sophia is a Fine Art Contemporary Wildlife and Nature Artist, specialising in high quality oil paintings. Known for her powerfully evocative paintings created through vibrant colours, light and intricate detail, with some of her art embellished with 24ct Gold and Silver leaf and it has been said many times to have “a spiritual feel to it”. The creative journey began at Winchester school of Art where she completed her BA specialising in Textile design. This led to a job as a textile designer for various big-name high-street stores, designing soft furnishings and ceramics. Soon after Sophia was head hunted for a job as a Fine jewellery designer for the Crown Jewellers Asprey and Garrard, working with Royalty, celebrities and the elite. Sophia’s intricate designs included tiaras...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Resilience - Original Pointillist Textured Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Susan Gale's work explores the nostalgia of community by highlighting the juxtaposition between the peaceful, quiet, mystery of light, and the rush of visually invoked sensation. She...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Flower near Me
Located in Boxholm, SE
Flower near Me – Jolanta Johnsson, experienced Polish artist, graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, PhD of fine arts, university teacher. She currently lives in Sweden. Thi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art

Materials

Ink, Handmade Paper

Everything is Real - Original Pointillist Textured Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Susan Gale's work explores the nostalgia of community by highlighting the juxtaposition between the peaceful, quiet, mystery of light, and the rush of visually invoked sensation. She...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Midnight I - Original Sally K Floral Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gazing at Lebanese American artist Sally K's floral portrait is consuming and empowering. Inspired by strong, feminine women, she creates pop-realistic paintings that speak to the e...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Flamingo! 2, Art print, Animal print, Landscape, Flamingo
Located in Deddington, GB
Flamingo! 2 is a limited edition giclée print hand finished with screen printed layers of diamond dust and varnish by printmaker Benjamin Thomas Taylor. The diamond dust animates the...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Giclée, Screen

Raventos 4 Vertical Green Window original expressionist acrylic painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
original expressionist acrylic painting. RAVENTÓS Mª Assumpció – (San Sadurní d’Anoia, Barcelona 1930). Raventos trained at the elite Sant Jordi School of Fine Arts in Barcelona. ...
Category

Early 2000s Expressionist Art

Materials

Acrylic

Mispa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Abou...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

36x24 "Hubble Deep Field" Telescope Space Photography NASA Archival Print
Located in Los Angeles, CA
36x24 Original museum grade exhibition prints on acid-free poster paper. This image can be hung horizontal or verticle. Embedded in this Hubble Space Telescope image of nearby and d...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Art

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Pigment

Thriving in Adversity
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide 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 Authent...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Art

Materials

Fabric, Canvas

Impressionistic Sunrise Landscape Painting Michael Budden Morning Pasture Cows
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Morning Pasture II, Cows is an oil painting on canvas panel by award winning contemporary artist Michael Budden that showcases a beautiful sunrise view of a meadow housed in an antiq...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

I. Cahue 12 The Sea and the Moon. original abstract acrylic canvas painting.
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
I. Cahue- The sea and the moon. original abstract acrylic canvas painting. framed by Spanish artist ISIDRO CAHUE. Acrylic on canvas Perfect state The personality of the artist is...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Ruz Vertical Gray Blue Interior Landscapes - Abstract Acrylic on paper Painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Original work of the artist RUZ Acrylic on paper Perfect state While contemplating the painting of Ruz, we are inclined to talk about real ‘psychodrama’, in the same sense that Juli...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Acrylic, Cardboard

Lovers draw
Located in Boxholm, SE
Lovers Draw – Jolanta Johnsson, experienced Polish artist, graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, PhD of fine arts, university teacher. She currently lives in Sweden. This i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper, Crayon, Pencil, Carbon Pencil

"White Blossoms and Green Grass" contemporary impressionist view of lush field
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"White Blossoms and Green Grass" is a contemporary impressionist view of a lush field in Australia. Emily Persson is a Melbourne based artist who has been creating oil paintings with a palette knife for three years. Emily is a multi-generational artist with roots in Brisbane, Australia. Although an avid hobbyist painter her whole life, Emily found her style and her new career in 2016 when she began painting landscape, seascape and floral still-life paintings inspired by her surrounds in Queensland. Emily decided in late 2017 that she would give away a successful corporate office job and pursue her life long dream of becoming a full time artist. She relocated to South Yarra in Melbourne and immediately began exhibiting across Australia at galleries such as the Moree Gallery and Satch & Co. Emily participated in many group exhibitions and fundraisers in 2018 including multiple shows in Melbourne, New South Wales and Queensland. Emily has gained most of her notoriety from her popularity on Instagram where she has close to twelve thousand followers. Emily’s art has trended worldwide on social media and she has become a pioneer and mentor for other artists trying to find their online groove. Emily has drawn the eye of some of Australia’s most sought after interior designers including Thomas Hamel...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

sisterhood , 70x70cm, print on canvas
Located in Yerevan, AM
sisterhood , 70x70cm, print on canvas
Category

2010s Pop Art Art

Materials

Canvas, Color

literary waves, still life, books, french artist, expressionism, contemporary
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
by Sophie Dumont offers an exploration of the convergence between literature and visual arts. The canvas depicts a library with colorful books, painted in oil using a palette knife, ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Seascape , 70x70cm, print on canvas
Located in Yerevan, AM
Seascape , 70x70cm, print on canvas
Category

2010s Pop Art Art

Materials

Canvas, Color

sisterhood , 70x70cm, print on canvas
Located in Yerevan, AM
sisterhood , 70x70cm, print on canvas
Category

2010s Pop Art Art

Materials

Canvas, Color

Escape 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide 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 Authent...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Elly Face
Located in London, GB
limited edition print paper hand signed 2024 Anastasia Kurakina is an internationally renowned visual artist. To date, she has been exhibiting internationally (Moscow, Mexico, Los...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper, Color, Digital, Giclée

Sisters in Yellow 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide 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 Authent...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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