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Art For Sale
Style: Renaissance
Style: Photorealist
LMS Locomotive passing Ploughman
Located in Hillsborough, NC
Modernity juxtaposed with history, as the steam locomotive passes plough horses in the field. A photorealist oil painting on board that captures the industrial post war transition.
Gerald Bloom, born 1944, is a British artist known for his realistic paintings of trains...
Category
20th Century Photorealist Art
Materials
Oil, Board
John Lennon and Yoko Ono Dakota Building vintage print by Allan Tannenbaum
Located in Austin, US
Vintage darkroom print of John Lennon and Yoko Ono taken outside the Dakota Building on November 21st 1980. This print is an original, hand printed da...
Category
Late 20th Century Photorealist Art
Materials
Silver Gelatin
"Lady". Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
This piece from Berlin's studio dates back to 2003 but has only now been released. She's an a la mode young woman from the halcyon days of the Belle Epoque; confident and bewitching ...
Category
Early 2000s Renaissance Art
Materials
Marble
The Bejewelled Beauty-original realism still life painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"The Bejewelled Beauty" by Colin Wilson is an extraordinary still life painting that captures the essence of opulence and nature's bounty. This original o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Art
Materials
Acrylic, Board
Together we StandModern realism seascape-still life oilpainting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Together We Stand" by Alina Hubarenko is a heartfelt original seascape painting that beautifully captures the essence of unity and companionship. Crafted with meticulous detail in o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Art
Materials
Oil Pastel, Oil, Linen
'Vintage Golden Gate Bridge, ' by Unknown, Black & White Photography
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This 15.5" x 12.5" black and white vintage photograph depicts a dramatic bird's-eye view of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California. The composition shows the bridge vert...
Category
Mid-20th Century Photorealist Art
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Wild Mediterranean-original contemporary Hyper realism seascape painting- Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Wild Mediterranean" by Alina Hubarenko is an evocative original seascape painting that immerses viewers in the untamed beauty of the Mediterranean Sea. Created with precision in oil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Art
Materials
Linen, Oil Pastel, Oil
The city of Ghent - Belgium - Gallery Print Edition - Panoramic Photography
Located in Brussels, BE
Panoramic view from the city of Ghent
Pigment photographic paper - photography & fine art print © Jean Pierre De Neef
You make my head spin serie - Tribute to Belgium
The technique...
Category
2010s Photorealist Art
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
3 Musketeers-original impressionism still life oil painting-contemporary Art
By James Zamora
Located in London, Chelsea
"3 Musketeers" by James Zamora is a delectable journey into the world of impressionism, where the artist's brushstrokes elevate a simple still life to a v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Art
Materials
Oil, Board
Ladder
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original oil on canvas.
Signed lower right.
Category
2010s Photorealist Art
Materials
Oil
Lullaby for the Bouy-original Hyper realism still life-seascape-oil painting-Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Lullaby for the Buoy" by Alina Hubarenko is a mesmerizing original seascape painting that captures the essence of tranquility and serenity. Executed with precision and expertise usi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Art
Materials
Linen, Oil Pastel, Oil
Serenity with Tea-original impressionism figurative painting-contemporary Art
By James Zamora
Located in London, Chelsea
"Serenity with Tea" by James Zamora invites viewers into a world of tranquil elegance, where the artist's mastery of impressionism breathes life into a timeless scene. This original ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Art
Materials
Oil, Panel
The Fleet-original photo realism seascape-still life painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"The Fleet" by Alina Hubarenko is a captivating original seascape painting that unveils a nostalgic and whimsical scene of paper boats gracefully navigating turquoise waters. Crafted...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Art
Materials
Linen, Oil Pastel, Oil
By That Magic Thread That Cannot Be Untied - Floral Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by paintings created by old masters and the immersive nature she experienced in the Black Forest, German artist Katharina Husslein paints in a representational hyperrealistic manner to capture lively bouquets and saturated landscapes. Husslein’s controlled and smooth still-life floral artworks derive direct inspiration from art history and flower photography. Flowers’ visual and tactile qualities, as well as their associations with love, femininity, and the natural world, have contributed to Husslein's colorful compositions.
This one-of-a-kind oil painting on canvas measures 41.5 inches high by 47.5 inches wide. The artwork is stretched, wired, and ready to hang. The sides are painted as a continuation of the front. It is signed by Husslein on the front and the back. Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable Continental U.S. and International shipping are available. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included.
“I create paintings which capture the joy of the moment in time where everything seems quietly perfect and the flowers are in full bloom. A metaphor as old as time, to seize the moment and enjoy it to its fullest extent.” When you look closely at these paintings you will see all kinds of amazing plants arranged together in a vase, some of which may not flower at the same time. The artworks focus more on the colors, lighting, textures, and botanical details which make Husslein's paintings so intriguing.
Born in Wertheim, Germany, Husslein grew up in a quaint village surrounded by luscious hills and flowing rivers. To grow her practice and widen her perspective, she left Germany to study art in London, UK. As part of her studies, she lived in Los Angeles, New York, and Australia. Now based in Munich, Germany, Husslein has exhibited her artworks across Europe, gaining collectors internationally. Her original oil paintings have been exhibited at Artspace Warehouse Los Angeles since 2022.
REPRESENTATION
Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, California, USA
EXHIBITIONS
2023 Texture and Topography, Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles
Flowers, Galerie Katapult, Basel, Switzerland
Aldeburgh Art Fair with Newinger Art
Affordable Art Fair Hampstead with Newinger Art
Discovery Art Fair Cologne with Newinger Art
Affordable Art Fair Battersea Spring with Signet Contemporary
Affordable Art Fair Brussels with Folly & Muse
2022 Exhibition with Edward Montgomery Fine Arts
Affordable Art Fair Hamburg with Folly & Muse
Affordable Art Fair Battersea with Signet Contemporary
Affordable Art Fair Amsterdam with Folly & Muse
Signet Gallery...
Category
2010s Photorealist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Farm in the Woods at Winter in the English Countryside with Warm Brown Colours
Located in Preston, GB
Farm in the Woods at Winter in the English Countryside with Warm Brown Colours by 20th Century British Artist, Christopher Osborne.
Art measures 12 x 8 inches
Frame measures 16 x ...
Category
Late 20th Century Photorealist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
At the Edge of Reality VII-original, modern realism seascape-still life painting
Located in London, Chelsea
The concluding artwork in the series, "At the Edge of Reality VII," maintains its size at 70x70 cm, wherein the orange and red buoys now cast elongated, profound reflections on the w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Art
Materials
Oil, Board
Mediterranean Glow-original realism ocean seascape oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Mediterranean Glow" by Alina Hubarenko is a captivating original seascape painting that bathes viewers in the radiant allure of the turquoise Mediterranean Sea. Executed with precis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Art
Materials
Oil Pastel, Linen, Oil
Neon Nike-original modern impressionism still life oil painting-contemporary Art
By James Zamora
Located in London, Chelsea
"Neon Nike" by James Zamora is a vibrant and dynamic exploration of the iconic Nike trainer, where the artist's impressionistic flair breathes life into the classic footwear. Execute...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ocean sunset -original hyper realism seascape oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Ocean Sunset," a masterpiece by contemporary artist Alina Hubarenko, skillfully captures the serene beauty of the sun descending over the vast expanse of the ocean. This enchanting ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Art
Materials
Oil Pastel, Linen, Oil
Paris Review, S/N lithograph by top photorealist artist for literary publication
Located in New York, NY
Howard Kanovitz
Paris Review, 1968
Lithograph on wove paper
33 × 26 inches
Pencil signed and numbered 9/200
Published by The Paris Review, New Y...
Category
1960s Photorealist Art
Materials
Lithograph, Pencil
David Bowie and Elizabeth Taylor by Terry O'Neill - rare signed artist proof
Located in Austin, US
Rare, signed artist proof print of David Bowie and Elizabeth Taylor by Terry O'Neill
David Bowie and actress Elizabeth Taylor meet for the first time at George Cukor’s house in Beve...
Category
Late 20th Century Photorealist Art
Materials
Silver Gelatin
after Andrea del Sarto circa 1863. Portrait of Baccio Bandinelli. Uffizi Gallery
By Andrea Del Sarto
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
Portrait of Baccio Bandinelli 1493 - 1560
after Andrea del Sarto 1486 – 1530
Italian, created Circa 1863
Signed Gianni
Oil on Panel.
Oval Image size 8.3 inches x 6.5 inches ( 21cm x ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Renaissance Art
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Goddess of Mercy, " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
David Cheifetz's "Goddess of Mercy" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a nude woman floating above several burning boats at sea.
About the Artist:
David is an inter...
Category
2010s Photorealist Art
Materials
Oil
Fisherman's Toys-original Hyper realism seascape oil painting- contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
Alina Hubarenko's "Fisherman's Toys" stands as an original Impressionist painting seamlessly blending the essence of the seaside with a contemporary flair. The artwork presents a mes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Art
Materials
Linen, Oil
At the Edge of Reality V - original, modern realism seascape-still life painting
Located in London, Chelsea
In the twin piece, "At the Edge of Reality V," the canvas size remains a constant, but the narrative deepens with the addition of a second buoy. This pair, set against the complex we...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Art
Materials
Oil, Board
"Electric Dreams of Uncanny Things, " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
David Cheifetz's "Arbiter" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an abstracted, fiery still life with bright colors.
About the Artist:
David is an internationally accla...
Category
2010s Photorealist Art
Materials
Oil
"Arbiter, " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
David Cheifetz's "Arbiter" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a nude woman overlaid with a rainbow of colors with a fiery background of grand architecture and sky.
...
Category
2010s Photorealist Art
Materials
Oil
George Barris, "Chilly Wind", photolithograph, hand signed
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This image is from the last photoshoot of Marilyn Monroe taken by George Harris, 2 1/2 weeks before her death in August, 1962 in Santa Monica, California. Photolithograph taken from ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Photorealist Art
Materials
Photographic Paper
Mini Macintosh 2-original impressionism still life oil painting-contemporary Art
By James Zamora
Located in London, Chelsea
"Mini Macintosh 2" by James Zamora stands as a captivating testament to the seamless intersection of technology and art. This original still life, crafted with meticulous strokes in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
At the Edge of Reality IV- original, modern realism seascape-still life painting
Located in London, Chelsea
This oil on linen creation measures 40x40 cm and bears the title "At the Edge of Reality IV." It serves as a reflective exploration of tranquility and the subtle movements of water. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Art
Materials
Oil, Board
Tulips II, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
My work "Tulips II" is part of a new series of paintings inspired by different types of flowers, it is an opportunity to deeply study their textures and colors. During my career a...
Category
2010s Photorealist Art
Materials
Oil
Tulips III, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
Original artwork by Carlos Bruscianelli, Venezuelan Realist painter based in USA. This painting is my fourth consecutive floral work, part of my new collection, something differen...
Category
2010s Photorealist Art
Materials
Oil
C'était comme voler dans les nuages et nager dans le ciel
Located in Spetses, GR
The water in its limpidity is a sky where the clouds take on new life. Where is the real: in the sky or at the bottom of the waters? The infinite in our dreams is as deep in the firm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Art
Materials
Linen, Oil
Finest Coffe and Tea, 18x25x1.5, Acrylic on Masonite
By Charles Ford
Located in Southampton, NY
Charles Ford's work is in the permanent collection of the Museum of the City of New York. Another wonderful painting by Charles Ford that shows the great lighting and shadows of New ...
Category
2010s Photorealist Art
Materials
Acrylic, Masonite
Marbles 20, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil Painting on cotton canvas by Carlos Bruscianelli, Venezuelan realist painter based in USA. :: Painting :: Photorealism :: This piece comes with an official certificate o...
Category
2010s Photorealist Art
Materials
Oil
MOSCOW - Black and white photograph on photographic paper, Sergio del Vecchio 1986
Located in Napoli, IT
Black and white analog photograph on photographic paper, signed Sergio del Vecchio.
Sergio Del Vecchio: Neapolitan, born in 1961, enrolled in the Order of Journalists of Campania, in...
Category
1970s Photorealist Art
Materials
Photographic Paper
ESERCITO AL FRONTE - Fotografia bianco e nero , Vittorio Buonanno 1950
Located in Napoli, IT
Fotografia in bianco e nero alla gelatina ai sali d'argento, Titolo "Esercito al fronte" di Vittorio Buonanno
Category
1950s Photorealist Art
Materials
Photographic Paper
Double Trouble - underwater black & white nude photograph - paper print 24 x 35"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater black and white photograph of two naked young women in the pool.
Original gallery quality archival pigment print on archival paper signed by the artist.
Limited editio...
Category
2010s Photorealist Art
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
In the Hall of the Mountain King - underwater b&w nude photograph - paper 24х35"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater black and white nude photograph of a female dancer performing in a swimming pool.
Original gallery quality print signed by the artist.
Digital archival pigment print ...
Category
2010s Photorealist Art
Materials
Archival Pigment
Peonies II, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
"Peonies II", Original realist painting by Carlos Bruscianelli, Venezuelan realist Painter based in Miami Beach, FL. My work is part of a new series of paintings inspired by diffe...
Category
2010s Photorealist Art
Materials
Oil
Novembre au bord de l’eau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PAULÉMILE PISSARRO (1884-1972)
Novembre au bord de l’eau
Oil on canvas
46 x 61 cm (18 1/8 x 24 inches)
Signed,
Painted circa 1950s
Paulémile Pissarro, Camille Pissarro’s youngest s...
Category
1950s Renaissance Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oakland Burgers & Pies
Located in Fairfield, CT
or nearly twenty years, Thompson has focused primarily on painting old neon signs that have somehow avoided the wrecking ball - the signs that have lived and beat the odds. These sc...
Category
2010s Photorealist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
George Barris, "Hollywood Hills " photolithograph, hand signed
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This photograph of Marilyn was taken at the Hollywood Hills home of Tim Leimert 2 1/2 weeks before Marilyn's death. Photolithograph taken from original negative. Published by Edward ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Photorealist Art
Materials
Photographic Paper
Hot Cake House
Located in Fairfield, CT
or nearly twenty years, Thompson has focused primarily on painting old neon signs that have somehow avoided the wrecking ball - the signs that have lived and beat the odds. These sc...
Category
2010s Photorealist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Portrait of Ambition
Located in Belfast, GB
Portrait of ambition
Oil on Canvas
39 3/8 x 27 1/2 in
100 x 70 cm
"The quirky manner in which Johnston pulls and twists narratives, highlighted by the realistic nature of his work, ...
Category
2010s Photorealist Art
Materials
Oil
Under The Lighthouse- modern realism seascape-still life painting- Original Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Under The Lighthouse" by Alina Hubarenko is a captivating original seascape painting that invites viewers into a serene coastal scene. Executed with finesse and precision in oil on ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Art
Materials
Oil, Board
Liquor Deli
Located in Fairfield, CT
or nearly twenty years, Thompson has focused primarily on painting old neon signs that have somehow avoided the wrecking ball - the signs that have lived and beat the odds. These sc...
Category
2010s Photorealist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Golden Hour at The harbour-original realism seascape-still life oil painting-art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Golden Hour at The Harbour" by Alina Hubarenko is a captivating original seascape painting that transports viewers to a moment of serene beauty and tranquility. Crafted with precision and expertise using oil on board, this artwork showcases the artist's commitment to the realism style.
The composition unfolds with a stunning portrayal of a harbour bathed in the warm hues of the golden hour. White and orange buoys gracefully float on fluid water reflections, creating a harmonious dance of light and shadow. Alina Hubarenko's meticulous attention to detail captures the essence of this tranquil scene, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the peaceful ambiance.
The color scheme, dominated by shades of blue and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Art
Materials
Oil, Board
Still life oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Joan Hernandez Pijuan (1931-2005) - Still Life 1969 - Oil on canvas
Oil measurements 46x55 cm.
Category
1960s Photorealist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Reno Circus Circus
Located in Fairfield, CT
or nearly twenty years, Thompson has focused primarily on painting old neon signs that have somehow avoided the wrecking ball - the signs that have lived and beat the odds. These sc...
Category
2010s Photorealist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Sacto Bowl
Located in Fairfield, CT
or nearly twenty years, Thompson has focused primarily on painting old neon signs that have somehow avoided the wrecking ball - the signs that have lived and beat the odds. These sc...
Category
2010s Photorealist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
1873
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original oil on canvas
2023
Signed lower right
Category
2010s Photorealist Art
Materials
Oil
Greta Garbo - Somber Head Shot by Clarence Sinclair Bull, 1931
Located in Soquel, CA
Greta Garbo - Somber Head Shot by Clarence Sinclair Bull, 1931
1931 Black and white somber headshot photograph of Swedish/American actress Greta Garbo (Swedish, 1905-1990) by Clarence Sinclair Bull (American, 1896-1979). Greta Garbo gazes at the camera, her curled hair sits in front of her face. The background is black. A black and white photograph, matte finish, double-weight paper, depicting a 1931 shot of the star titled 'Mata Hari,' printed decades later from the original negative, penciled in the lower left corner "A.P.," Estate stamped and blind embossed in the lower right corner "Clarence Sinclair Bull," further blind embossed in same corner "The Kobal / Collection," verso with the photographer's black ink credit stamp, verso further with two "Edward Weston" black ink credit stamps dated "1981" and "1992," originally from the John Kobal Collection.
Greta Garbo was a Swedish-American actress. Regarded as one of the greatest screen actresses of all time, she was known for her melancholic, somber persona, her film portrayals of tragic characters, and her subtle and understated performances. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked Garbo fifth on its list of the greatest female stars of classic Hollywood cinema.
Clarence Sinclair Bull was born in Sun River, Montana, in 1896. His career began when Samuel Goldwyn hired him in 1920 to photograph publicity stills of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film studio's stars. He is most famous for his photographs of Greta Garbo, taken between 1926 and 1941. Bull's first portrait of Garbo was a costume study for the silent romantic drama film Flesh and the Devil in September 1926.
Bull was able to study with the great Western painter...
Category
1930s Photorealist Art
Materials
Paper, Silver Gelatin, Photographic Paper
Orpheum
Located in Fairfield, CT
or nearly twenty years, Thompson has focused primarily on painting old neon signs that have somehow avoided the wrecking ball - the signs that have lived and beat the odds. These sc...
Category
2010s Photorealist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Portrait of consequence
Located in Belfast, GB
Portrait of consequence
Oil on Canvas
35 3/8 x 23 5/8 in
90 x 60 cm
"The quirky manner in which Johnston pulls and twists narratives, highlighted by the realistic nature of his work...
Category
2010s Photorealist Art
Materials
Oil
Greta Garbo "Her Rise And Fall #2" - 1931 Photograph by Clarence Sinclair Bull
Located in Soquel, CA
Greta Garbo "Her Rise And Fall #2" - 1931 Photograph by Clarence Sinclair Bull
A black and white photograph by Clarence Sinclair Bull (American, 1896-1979), matte finish, double-weight paper, depicting a 1931 shot of Swedish/American actress Greta Garbo (Swedish, 1905-1990) on the set of the film Susan Lenox (Her Fall And Rise) directed by Robert Z. Leonard. Greta Garbo poses in a hat, her hand resting on her face, while gazing into the camera. Printed decades later from the original negative, penciled in the lower left corner "A.P.," Estate stamped and blind embossed in the lower right corner "Clarence Sinclair Bull," further blind embossed in same corner "The Kobal / Collection," on verso with the photographer's black ink credit stamp and with "Edward Weston" black ink credit stamps dated "1981" and "1992," originally from the John Kobal Collection.
Greta Garbo was a Swedish-American actress. Regarded as one of the greatest screen actresses of all time, she was known for her melancholic, somber persona, her film portrayals of tragic characters, and her subtle and understated performances. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked Garbo fifth on its list of the greatest female stars of classic Hollywood cinema.
Clarence Sinclair Bull was born in Sun River, Montana, in 1896. His career began when Samuel Goldwyn hired him in 1920 to photograph publicity stills of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film studio's stars. He is most famous for his photographs of Greta Garbo, taken between 1926 and 1941. Bull's first portrait of Garbo was a costume study for the silent romantic drama film Flesh and the Devil in September 1926.
Bull was able to study with the great Western painter...
Category
1930s Photorealist Art
Materials
Silver Gelatin, Photographic Paper
La Entrada (Photorealistic Interior)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Enrique Medina (b.1935). La Entrada, 1986. Acrylic on canvas, measuring 32 x 32 inches; 33 x 33 inches framed. Signed lower right. Signed, dated, titled on verso.
Personal Information...
Category
1980s Photorealist Art
Materials
Acrylic, Cotton Canvas
George Barris, "Feeling the Surf, " hand signed
Located in Chatsworth, CA
Taken at the beach in Santa Monica, California 2 1/2 weeks before her death, this photograph is from the last ever photo shoot of Marilyn Monroe by the photographer George Barris. P...
Category
Mid-20th Century Photorealist Art
Materials
Photographic Paper
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