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If you love spices, you will love this original oil painting by renowned photorealist Mark Schiff. One cannot appreciate this painting on a computer screen; in real life, it is absolutely amazing. Because you cannot appreciate it on a computer screen, our gallery has a unique policy. When purchasing from us, the buyer has sixty days to determine if they want to keep the artwork. If not, the buyer returns to piece to us for full refund, and we pay the shipping both ways! A collector should consider several factors when deciding from whom to purchase artwork online. Check the location of the seller. When one buys from a foreign seller, one also has to consider the problems of getting the piece through Customs. There are often delays and considerable fees to pay in order to import the item. When purchasing from us, we ship the same day and you receive it via FedEx the next day, no problems or hassles. When one purchases from an auction house, one pays a buyer’s premium of anywhere from 23% to 28% over the “hammer price”. So when one “wins” an auction for $20,000, the actual price paid is more like $25,000. By contrast, when purchasing from us, the price agreed to is the price paid by the buyer, no hidden fees. Secondly, when one purchases from an auction house, the buyer pays the packing and shipping fee, which are usually exorbitant. By contrast, when purchasing from us, the price includes packing and shipping. Thirdly, when one purchases from an auction house, the sale is final. If one receives the piece and is not 100% satisfied with it, there is nothing the buyer can do about it. They are stuck with it. By contrast, when purchasing from us, the buyer has sixty days to determine if they want to keep it. If not, the buyer returns to piece to us for full refund, and we pay the shipping both ways. About Mark Schiff -- Animated by photographs that reflect his personal life, Mark Schiff’s paintings are fueled by what makes him happy. Through his open touch and signature blending method, he lends his artistic perception to the original photographic compositions captured on his Leica. Mark’s creative vision has been alive since he was a boy. As a child he spent his summers observing life as he rode the trolley back and forth to art classes at the Pratt Institute. During his future travels to Europe, Mark’s eye for light and photography merged with his passion for painting at the Jeu de Paume in Paris; which triggered his career in photorealism. Mark is well known for painting objects that people can identify and emotionally connect with. His work is distinctly marked by a rich palette and the luminous range of light he paints into his compositions. Each painting is a true extension of his vision and can take up to 200 hours to complete. Mark Schiff’s work has been commissioned by the well-known brands The Hershey Company and Tropicana. His private collectors include A-list celebrities and also corporate collectors in the US and abroad. Possessing a strong philanthropic nature, Mark donates both his time and works to charitable organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, The Ronald McDonald House, Make-A-Wish Foundation, The Humane Society and the Special Olympics. Photorealism is widely viewed as one of this century’s most exciting genres of art. When a photorealistic painting is viewed from afar, it looks like a photograph. Only when getting very close to the art does the viewer realize that it is in fact not a photo, but rather an oil painting. Photorealism can also refer to sculptures. Duane Hanson is known as the greatest photorealistic sculptor of all time. Some of the greatest photorealistic painters include Mark Schiff, Richard Estes, Ralph Goings, Charles Bell and Audrey Flack. Photorealist Mark Schiff was born in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, in a neighborhood known as a kuchalane, a Yiddish word which Schiff defines as a place where everyone (from the Old Country) ended up living on the same street, and most likely knowing each other’s business. His Russian grandfather came to the US before the revolution and both his parents were first generation American. Even at five years of age, Mark showed exceptional talent. In the summer, his mother permitted him to travel by himself on the trolley for art classes at the Pratt institute. He continued studying there until he was eleven and the family moved to Great Neck. Except for a few art classes in high school and playing baritone horn in the band, Mark focused on other things besides art, especially when his mother worried for his financial future, kept insisting “that Jewish boys don’t starve to death.” His father made a good living as a production man in textiles so Mark, who had spent years doing the rounds of knitting mills with his father, decided to major in textile chemistry at North Carolina State. ROTC was mandatory on his campus and he did two years in order to be eligible for officer status. He won the Armed Forces Chemical Association award and thought for sure that he would be assigned chemical work, but instead was made a tank commander and stationed at Fort Knox. Not exactly what his heart yearned for, but a good job awaited him at Sandoz, a Swiss company that made dyestuff. What perfect training for someone who would soon be working in wonderful rich colors on canvas. He went on to receive his MBA degree from Hofstra University, left Sandoz and was hired to sell at a spinning mill. He liked it. In 1976 he joined Bennett Berman Associates and had an opportunity to buy the spinning mill Spun Fibers. But what of art? In the early days, Elsie, his wife of fifty-two years, had a problem with the large amount of space his canvases occupied in their one bedroom apartment. Mark took up photography instead, which only required a small darkroom. Photography was a natural ally for his eventual return to painting in the photorealistic style. It was on his second trip to Europe that Mark fell in love with painting all over again. The impressionistic museum, Jeu de Paume in Paris, renewed his passion and it’s been non-stop since then. Out came the brushes, but this time, he used his love and skill of photography, and built a style based on the photographs he had taken, bringing them to life with paint. Mark was still not painting to sell until in 1990 when someone discovered and desperately wanted his candy bar (Sweet Series) painting. Mark didn’t want to let go of that particular piece, but was finally convinced to sell it and a second candy painting to this ardent art and candy lover. Two years later, Mark was commissioned to make three paintings of this man’s new Ferrari. Some of the artists who have inspired his work are Richard Estes, Sandy Scott, Chuck Close, and Charles Bell. He appreciates the work of Ken Keeley, but unlike Keeley’s hard-lined/tape and ruler style, Mark prefers an open touch, using the blending method. Mark’s subject matters range from candy bars to spice racks to soda cans and soda bottles. He photographs with a Leica M-7 and each painting can take up to 200 or more hours to complete. His palette is rich; his subjects, be it a fire engine or a pretzel cart, take on a luminous quality, always photoreal, but even more beautiful. Mark developed his own technique for working with bottles by painting a canvas all black, so that the transparency of the bottles allows a wonderful range of light to filter through. The same light and reflection can be seen in the black rotary phone...

‘Shimmer’ is a signature gestural butterfly painting by Hunt Slonem. Butterflies can be found throughout Slonem’s Neo-expressionist body of work. The background of the painting is a ...

Mixed media on paper by artist Daria Kusto. Shipped well protected, unframed.

A Photorealist Still Life painting of five glass vases on a table by Chilean-born artist Gustavo Schmidt. Five Vases Gustavo Schmidt, Chilean/American (1963-) Date: 2012 Oil on Canv...

Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: (Hudson River Landscape) Untitled Year: 1985 Medium: Acrylic on illustration board Size: 12.5 x 10 inches Condition: Good Provenance: Estate of ...

I would always seek validation on every little thing. Validation to take the simplest action and most times the response breaks me even more. I realized to be confident in one’s body I had to work on my mind because the mind controls...

Katharina Husslein's textural and abstract paintings vividly encapsulate the vibrancy and movement found in a bouquet of flowers. This series differs from Husslein’s more controlled...

Lesley Anne Spowart (American, born 1957) "Dog with Pearls" 2021 Acrylic Paint, Mixed Media, Wood Panel The artist signed the bottom left and back of the painting. "Dog with Pearls"...

Ali Ghassan's "Black Cow" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a black and white cow with a yellow ear tag with a blue sky background. Abou...

Frank Califano His Master's Aim, circa 1922 Signed lower right Oil on canvas 36 x 22 1/4 inches Provenance Zaplin-Lampert Gallery, Santa Fe, New Mexico Private Collection (acquired ...

Of Germanic descent, the painter Jean Krillé was born in 1923 in Switzerland. His father, writer and poet, oriented him towards art and culture. From the age of 16, he enrolled at th...

“Les Humanities CCVIII”, a large and wonderful acrylic on canvas painting by Paul Béliveau, was created in 2006. This panting depicting books on a shelf is considered to be in the Tr...

Hunt Slonem "Untitled" Red Heart Bunny A single rabbit gestured in red on a light red background with Diamond Dust in a vintage frame. Unframed: 14 x 14...

Hunt Slonem "Penelope" Single Black and White Bunny A single rabbit gestured in black on a white background in a vintage frame Unframed: 6 x 4 inches Framed: 9 x 7 inches *Painting ...

Hunt Slonem "Amazons & Pionus" Green Birds Green, blue and red parrots on a white background, scored. Unframed Hunt Slonem is a well-renowned American artist known for his neo-expre...

Artist: Varvarov Anatoly Viktorovich Title: Witness the Time, Sise: 39.5x51 inches, (100x130 cm) Medium: Oil on Canvas Hand painted, original, one of a kind. "Witness the time" is an oil painting that features a bizarre tree branch against the sky. The color scheme is unusual, adding to the painting's interest. The painting would be a great addition to any home or office, as it is both eye-catching and intriguing. About the artist: Varvarov Anatoly Viktorovich was born on February 12, 1967 in Kremenchuk, Ukraine. Attended Dnepropetrovsk Art School. EV Vuchetich from 1983 to 1987, and National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture from 1990 to 1996 graduated with Masters degree in Fine Art. After becoming a member of the Union of Artists of Ukraine, Mr. Varvarov received the category of artist-restorer of easel painting in 1999...

This is a beautiful oil painting of an array of flowers in a vase in front of a colour gradient in the background. Reminding us of old master paintings, this is a brand new painting ...

Hunt Slonem "Patch" Blue Butterflies Two black and white butterflies on a blue background in a vintage frame. Unframed: 10 x 8 inches Framed: 14 x 12 inches *Painting is framed - Pl...

Hunt Slonem "Love To" Yellow Bunny A single rabbit gestured in black on a yellow background in a vintage frame Unframed: 6 x 4 inches Framed: 8.5 x 6.5 inches *Painting is framed - ...

Victoria Novak’s 2020 oil on canvas, "Diversity," is a beautifully composed botanical painting that exudes the vibrancy of nature’s palette. The artwork...

Jean Krillé’s paintings are known for their expressive use of color and dynamic, abstract forms, blending realism with abstraction in his depictions of nature. His landscapes often f...

Mixed media on paper by artist Daria Kusto Shipped well protected, rolled in a tube, unframed

Stunning Photorealist painting of an eagle on a branch against a blue sky. Grey painted wooden frame. The work is signed by the artist Rena Fennessy who ...

Signed Adolfo Perez Frame size 75x64 cm.

This hyperrealist floral "Protea I" by artist Ora Sorensen is a 40x30 original oil painting on canvas. Depicted is a stalk and bloom of the South African...

Born in the South of France in 1926 and raised by very strict parents, Jean Sanglar was prohibited from playing with same age mates. Truly talented, as a young boy he drew frequentl...

A work by Julian Schnabel. This large scale, Untitled, abstract, oil, resin, gesso, fabric and leather on seamed dropcloth is executed in a dark palette of rust, gray and black with ...

This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. Rendered in exquisite detail, Undamaged is a striking example ...

This captivating artwork showcases a textured bouquet of flowers in a vase, composed of rich and varied hues that immediately draw the viewer's eye. The painting employs an impressio...

This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. "Sommer's Glow" captures the essence of a tranquil seaside mom...

Landscape painted by Luis Moscardo, from his series with oil paintings "Land of Storms", in which he paints the waves of the wild sea, the shapes and textures that are generated in i...

This whimsical and sophisticated painting was realized by the esteemed contemporary painter, Hunt Slonem in 2013. This piece features a lovely background in a muted sunflower yellow ...

Original painting by Daria Kusto. 2024y. Acryic ,markers on watercolor paper. THE MAGIC FLOW REALITY...

Signed Adolfo Perez Frameless

Anthony Waichulis' "Acidulcis" is an original, handmade oil still-life painting that depicts a photograph of a woman, 2 ace playing cards, and a comic strip . About the artist: Anth...

Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. This painting speaks about a young man who was depressed and without hope, but with time he decided to get up and seek his happiness, he purified himself. About Artist Penuel Heber Madeira...

Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Last Song: Beim Schlafengehen (Going to Sleep) Year: 1985 Year: 1985-2001 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas, with Artist Painted Frame Size: 47 x 59 i...

Silver of the ocean 2. Power of nature. The ocean ... deep, mysterious. He beckons you to unravel his secrets. ... Silver water, ocean, sun glare on the water, clear sky create an...

Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...

"1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS - Hugger Orange" by Shan Fannin is an original acrylic painting depicting a close up view of a grill and head lamp of a classic orange Camaro. Born 1969 i...

Hunt Slonem "Glisten X" Rainbow Bunnies White diamond dust bunnies gestured on a rainbow resin background in a gold contemporary floating frame. Unframed: 34 x 26 inches Framed: 36....

This is a beautiful oil painting of an array of flowers in a vase in front of dark background. Reminding us of old master paintings, this is a brand new painting full elegance and ti...

IN THIS SERIES I AM MAKING THE PAINTINGS THAT I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE WHEN I WAS A CHILD I FEEL I'M PAINTING TO MAKE MY INNER CHILD SMILE The painting is shipped unstretched, roll in a...

Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Waiting for the Barbarians Year: 1985 Medium: Acrylic on double layered Masonite Size: 37 x 31 inches Condition: Good Provenance: Estate of Ian ...

Acrylic on canvas contemporary figurative painting by Michal Wojtysiak. Artwork depicts porsche car in realistic style. Colors are mostly grey. MICHAŁ WOJTYSIAK (ur. 1984) Graduate...

Translated title: "Fight between two characters" Acrylic on wood panel.

Jean Krillé’s paintings are known for their expressive use of color and dynamic, abstract forms, blending realism with abstraction in his depictions of nature. His landscapes often f...

Original painting by Daria Kusto. 2024y. Acryic ,markers on watercolor paper. THE MAGIC FLOW REALITY...

Original painting by Daria Kusto. 2024y. ink , markers on watercolor paper. THE MAGIC FLOW REALITY...

Frame: 15 3/8 x 35 3/8 in. Signed upper right Born in New York City in 1959, Max Ferguson started as a filmmaker, making award-winning animated films as a teenager. But it was whil...

"Grapes & Jug" by Heidi Von Faber immerses the viewer in a world of soft light and elegant simplicity, capturing the essence of ripe, fresh grapes in a beautifully realistic composition. In this original still life, painted with acrylics on linen, a glass jug filled with a pale, translucent drink takes center stage. Inside the jug, a few grapes float serenely, their greenish-yellow hue mirrored by the drink itself. To the left of the jug, a small bunch of grapes rests on the rustic wooden surface, their forms subtly highlighted by a gentle light. The accompanying glass on the right, partially filled with the same liquid, completes the serene scene. The light source casts soft, natural highlights on the grapes and the glass surfaces, creating a delicate interplay between light and shadow. The deep black background contrasts dramatically with the light wood table, enhancing the scene's timelessness and purity. Heidi Von Faber’s attention to detail is evident in the precision of the reflections and the transparency of the glass, skillfully capturing the texture of the fruit and the coolness of the drink. Signed and framed, the painting exudes an aura of calm, inviting viewers to appreciate the quiet beauty of everyday objects. For collectors and enthusiasts alike, “Grapes & Jug” is available for acquisition at Signet Contemporary Art in Chelsea and online, offering a timeless celebration of natural simplicity captured in acrylics on linen. Artist Biography: Rebecca is a still life artist based in Tunbridge Wells, whose practice approaches subject matter with a classical technical style. Having attended Maidstone school of art Rebecca went on to enjoy a successful career in Television Set design. Rebecca began making a body of work as a full time artist in 2015 and is currently based in Langton Green where she produces artwork from her own studio. Rebecca also enjoys painting portraits and won the 2018 ‘The Artist’s People’s Choice Award’ with the Artist and Leisure painter magazines for her Portrait ‘Colin’. The artist has featured in Galleries and Exhibitions all over the UK including with the Society of Women Artists in London. Inspired by the Dutch masters, in both technique and lighting, she uses many glazed layers and favours ‘Chiaroscuro’ lighting with bold contrasts between dark and light. Working exclusively in oils, her props cupboard is brimming with hoarded silverware, glass, and china teacups which she uses to great effect in her work, capturing reflections and tranquility in the rendering of light as it passes through the translucent skin of fruit or glass, and porcelain. “My compositions are constructed in my mind’s eye before I begin hunting for my props and I am very much drawn to a combination of items that create an appealing scene or give a sense of nostalgia. I spend as long as I can on the composition and use a digital camera to help work out the best composition. I spend hours rooting around on ebay, antique shops – and sometimes even friends’ houses for things that I’m specifically looking for. I’ve built up quite a collection of pottery, glass and old silverware...

Translated title: "Three heads" Acrylic paint on canvas.

This contemporary pop oil painting reimagines an inflated condom as a luminous black bubble, suspended against a dark, minimalistic background. Through refined oil techniques, the ar...

Signed Adolfo Perez Frameless

Original art by Daria Kusto. Acrylicon wotercolor paper. The magic flow reality... Shipped well protected, unframed

Snake, Large-Scale Visionary Abstract with Mystical Creatures by Barbara B. Carlson Large scale abstract with Central America mythological motifs by Barbara B. Carlson an Orinda, Ca...

This series by the multidisciplinary artist TUSET (1997, A Coruña, Spain) titled "Land paintings (or what painting is not)", is a series of paintings that the artist had buried in th...

Jean Krillé’s paintings are known for their expressive use of color and dynamic, abstract forms, blending realism with abstraction in his depictions of nature. His landscapes often f...