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Medium: Varnish
Manchester Abstract Expressionist Art by Contemporary Artist - a Rare Early Work
Located in Preston, GB
Manchester Abstract Expressionist Art by Contemporary British Artist, Angela Wakefield - a rare early work. Entitled 'Jilly's, Manchester', this painting is from an intense body of s...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Paint, Varnish, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Wood, Wood Panel
Dance of Time
Located in Zofingen, AG
On a dark, cracked background, playing card symbols intertwine with intricate clockwork gears. At the center, a diamond-shaped motif holds a vintage clock, its Roman numerals and mec...
Category
2010s Pop Art Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic
Earthy Abstract Rusted Metal Landscape Composition "Beach Sunset"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Nyasha Mashumba, having been the apprentice of Mark Hilltout, has now carved out a career for himself as artist and designer, utilizing the medium and craft he has mastered over the ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Metal, Steel, Iron
Large Colourful Exotic Impressionistic Landscape Painting "African Sky Blue"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A unique, large scale figurative painting with a vivid, exotic background. The painting style shows influences from the post-impressionists, yet is undeniably contemporary, with an u...
Category
2010s Contemporary Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Wax, Oil, Acrylic
Red and Orange African Rusted Metal Composition "Abstract Figures 1"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Mark Hilltout has always been drawn to the random, the discarded and the broken. Car dumps fascinate him - he is attracted to the broken edge, not the perfectly straight line. For th...
Category
2010s Contemporary Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Metal, Steel, Iron
Relief Blue 27 - Large Blue Abstract Relief Pallet Knife Ocean Texture Painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
Elevate your space with this large original, gradient of blue, abstract painting! Made on stretched heavy canvas, the edges are painted for a polished look. The glossy varnish not on...
Category
2010s Abstract Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Varnish, Acrylic
Fish Study, painting, Reverse painting on glass gold leaf, oil, cobalt, water
Located in Riverdale, NY
Fish Study by Hawaii artist Carol Bennett is a reverse painting on glass artwork. It is Oil, Varnish, Gold Leaf and powdered Cobalt. It is 9x12.
Carol Bennett's artwork is a meditative journey through both the water and through life. She is one of the few artists to truly capture what it's like to be in and moving and swimming through the water.
For Carol, the act of swimming underwater is similar to the process of painting. Her approach results in multi-layered surfaces that are intricate and textured and unexpected. She is constantly experimenting with her pieces: adding, subtracting, sanding. When she is not painting Swimmers, she is capturing the fish surrounding her.
She has created over 100 large public and corporate commissions internationally, and is in private collections around the world. Carol Bennett was recently currently featured in two exhibits at the Honolulu Museum of Art. Networking and Water: Carol Bennett featuring female swimmers, as well as marine nets floating or submerged in water. Bennett was also part of the group exhibit Making Waves highlighting the important role of women artists in the museum’s contemporary collection. In this show, the works by international and Hawaii-based artists all have a relationship to water. Featured artists also included: April Gornik, Agnes Martin, Judy Pfaff, Kiki Smith and Pat Steir!
Elisa Contemporary Art...
Category
2010s Contemporary Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Golden Lace
Located in Zofingen, AG
This artwork features a stunning depiction of lush, blooming peonies, meticulously crafted with a keen eye for detail. The flowers boast rich, deep purples and pinks, their petals el...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic
Sweet Grass-original modern abstract floral oil painting - contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Copper
Abstract Mixed Media Artwork, "Geo Mural #98 - Panel 21"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a mixed-media artwork by Monty Montgomery. Its dimensions are 48 x 71 x 2.5 and it is Aerosol on Custom Panel with UV Gloss Varnish. A certificat...
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Varnish, Spray Paint, Wood Panel
Tranquil XXII - Large Abstract Blue Gradient Painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
Elevate your space with this large original, gradient of blue, abstract painting! Made on stretched heavy canvas, the edges are painted for a polished look. The glossy varnish not on...
Category
2010s Abstract Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Varnish, Spray Paint
$934 Sale Price
20% Off
Relief Blue 23 - Large Blue Abstract Relief Pallet Knife Ocean Texture Painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
Elevate your space with this large original, gradient of blue, abstract painting! Made on stretched heavy canvas, the edges are painted for a polished look. The glossy varnish not on...
Category
2010s Abstract Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Varnish, Acrylic
Miniature Abstract Landscape Sky Painting English Countryside by British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Miniature Abstract Landscape Sky Painting with Reds, Purples & Blues of Pendle Hill in the Northern English Countryside by leading British Urban Artist Angela Wakefield.
Art measure...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Impressionist Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Cotton, Paint, Varnish, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, ...
"Daylight" - Large, White, Textured, Modern, Contemporary, Bold, Abstract
Located in Woodstock, GA
Crafted with a matte, highly textured finish, "Daylight" is compelling and exudes an irresistible allure that is both daring and sophisticated!
Its sleek yet bold design embodies a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Other Medium, Varnish
Symphony of Colors
Located in Zofingen, AG
This vibrant painting unites flowers of striking contrast — a golden-yellow rose, a crimson-orange blossom, a deep violet bloom, and a radiant pink lily. Their bold colors emerge fro...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic
Contemporary Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, Framed, Psychedelic Patterns
By Ethan Meyer
Located in St. Louis, MO
Contemporary Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, Framed, Psychedelic Patterns
Groot Foundation Grant Honorable Mention Recipient 2025
"My work, both in painting and sculpture, in...
Category
2010s Contemporary Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic
Contemporary Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, Framed, Psychedelic Patterns
By Ethan Meyer
Located in St. Louis, MO
Contemporary Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, Framed, Psychedelic Patterns
Groot Foundation Grant Honorable Mention Recipient 2025
"My work, both in painting and sculpture, in...
Category
2010s Contemporary Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic
Contemporary Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, Framed, Psychedelic Patterns
By Ethan Meyer
Located in St. Louis, MO
Contemporary Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, Framed, Psychedelic Patterns
Groot Foundation Grant Honorable Mention Recipient 2025
"My work, both in painting and sculpture, in...
Category
2010s Contemporary Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic
Purple Abstract Painting Mixed Media Canvas Rhythm of the violinist 9
By Irena Orlov
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a kind Mixed Medium on Canvas
Artwork: Original abstract mixed media work on canvas, which combines new media - digital original hand painting, printed on canvas, then hand p...
Category
2010s Contemporary Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Archival Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$7,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Mulled Wine. The Tipsy Frame
Located in Zofingen, AG
Description:
The painting is created on textured plaster, in a style reminiscent of an ancient fresco—something that might have once adorned the wall of an old tavern, where time has...
Category
2010s Pop Art Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic
What feels like your today?
Located in Zofingen, AG
This vibrant artwork is a grid of 36 squares, each showcasing a distinct heart design, celebrating diversity in unity. The hearts vary in color, pattern, and texture, creating a visu...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic
Contemporary Abstract Painting Acrylic on Canvas, Psychedelic Patterns, Colorful
By Ethan Meyer
Located in St. Louis, MO
Contemporary Abstract Painting Acrylic on Canvas, Psychedelic Patterns, Colorful
Groot Foundation Grant Honorable Mention Recipient 2025
"My work, both in painting and sculpture, i...
Category
2010s Contemporary Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic
the time of fables 02
Located in Zofingen, AG
This artwork is a mesmerizing fusion of playing card motifs and steampunk elements. At its center, a black chess queen dominates, flanked by aces of spades, hearts, clubs, and diamon...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic
The Shambles in York City England Medieval Street by British Contemporary Artist
Located in Preston, GB
The Shambles in York City England Medieval Street - a rare early work by leading British Contemporary Artist, Angela Wakefield. This colourful & energetic artwork is from an intense ...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Impressionist Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Paint, Varnish, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Board
Holiday Vibes by Kirsten Jackson, modern contemporary colorful abstract
Located in DE
Kirsten Jackson creates vibrant abstract paintings filled with sunny color blocks, showcasing her contemporary and original style. Fiercely independent, this Australian artist aims t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Varnish, Acrylic
Large Colourful Exotic Impressionistic Portrait Painting "Samsara"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A unique, medium to large scale exotic painting with vivid colours and details. The painting style shows influences from the post-impressionists and fauvists, yet is undeniably conte...
Category
2010s Contemporary Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Wax, Oil, Acrylic
Golden lace
Located in Zofingen, AG
This artwork features a striking portrayal of two vibrant flowers set against an intricately textured background. The flowers, with petals in rich shades of purple and creamy yellow ...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic
Large Surrealistic Abstract Landscape Painting "Blue Sky Beyond 19"
By Tay Dall
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A unique and vivid abstract / surreal landscape painting on stretched canvas. Created with poured enamel and oil paint with vivid grasslands and fading hills in the background. Ready...
Category
2010s Contemporary Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
The time of fables
Located in Zofingen, AG
This vibrant artwork is a grid of 36 squares, each showcasing a distinct heart design, celebrating diversity in unity. The hearts vary in color, pattern, and texture, creating a visu...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic
Relief Blue 22 - Large Blue Abstract Relief Pallet Knife Ocean Texture Painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
Elevate your space with this large original, gradient of blue, abstract painting! Made on stretched heavy canvas, the edges are painted for a polished look. The glossy varnish not on...
Category
2010s Abstract Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Varnish, Acrylic
Love Hate Love - Sold - Commission Available
Located in New York, NY
Abstract painting. Geometric style. Light wood frame.
About the Artist:
Manhattan based mural and studio artist Tony “Rubin” Sjöman has painte...
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic
'Babylonian Exile' Large Original Painting on Canvas by Artist Fahri Aldin 1950
By Fahri Aldin
Located in Belleville, CA
The Babylonian Exile was an important event in Jewish history. In the 6th century BCE, the Jews were exiled to Babylon. They were forced to stay there for several decades until a Per...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Coating, Varnish, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Secrets of the Spade
Located in Zofingen, AG
A large, dark spade dominates the center, surrounded by antique keys, gears, and chess pieces - keepers of hidden mysteries. The cracked surface and fragments of old clocks evoke a s...
Category
2010s Pop Art Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic
Heart of Destiny
Located in Zofingen, AG
At the heart of the painting lies a vivid red heart, encircled by clocks, gears, and keys — symbols of fate, love, and the intricate mechanisms of life. Chess pieces stand as guardia...
Category
2010s Pop Art Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic
Whispers of the Club
Located in Zofingen, AG
A dark club symbol takes center stage against a cracked, timeworn surface, surrounded by clock faces, golden gears, and roses blooming through the fractures. Chess pieces stand like ...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic
Impasto Oil Painting of English Moorland Hillside by British Landscape Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Impasto Oil Painting of English Moorland Hillside by British Landscape Artist, Colin Halliday. This painting articulates the intensity of the clouds in Northern England, and the aest...
Category
2010s Land Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Mixed Media, Oil
mood of the heart
Located in Zofingen, AG
picture with 3d effect, changes color depending on the lighting, the work is done in the style of antique wall fresco.
This dynamic artwork is a ...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic
where is yours today?
Located in Zofingen, AG
picture with 3d effect, changes color depending on the lighting, the work is done in the style of antique wall fresco.
This vibrant artwork prese...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic
The Red Peony
Located in Zofingen, AG
picture with 3d effect, changes color depending on the lighting, the work is done in the style of antique wall fresco.
This artwork presents a striking depiction of two luminous pink...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic
"Red and gold architecture-1" abstract painting varnishes pigment on wood
By Olivier Ebel
Located in Saint Pol de Léon, Bretagne
"Red and gold architecture" created in 2019 abstraction varnishes pigments iridescent masks painting on wooden panel 120x220 cm deliver in wooden crate at the real cost
Category
2010s Abstract Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Varnish, Acrylic, Pigment
"Selected pieces_1" abstract painting varnishes pigment on wood 77x125cm 2020
By Olivier Ebel
Located in Saint Pol de Léon, Bretagne
abstract pigment varnish masks on wooden panel 77x125cm send in wooden crate at cost
Worked in successive layers like a lacquer, The interpretation of a background based on random pr...
Category
2010s Abstract Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Varnish, Pigment
Pink Peonies
Located in Zofingen, AG
picture with 3d effect, changes color depending on the lighting, the work is done in the style of antique wall fresco.
This artwork presents a striking depiction of two luminous pink...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic
Iris 1
Located in Zofingen, AG
This captivating artwork features a mesmerizing floral composition at its center, showcasing intricately detailed petals of pastel purples and soft yellows, exuding elegance and vita...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic
The Red Peony
Located in Zofingen, AG
picture with 3d effect, changes color depending on the lighting, the work is done in the style of antique wall fresco.
This artwork presents a st...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic
The Red Peony
Located in Zofingen, AG
picture with 3d effect, changes color depending on the lighting, the work is done in the style of antique wall fresco.
This artwork presents a st...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic
Red and Green African Rusted Metal Composition "Green Wood Star"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Nyasha Mashumba, having been the apprentice of Mark Hilltout, has now carved out a career for himself as artist and designer, utilizing the medium and craft he has mastered over the ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Metal, Steel, Iron
The God Who Remains Hidden, Ethan Meyer, 2019, Psychedelic Abstract Painting
By Ethan Meyer
Located in St. Louis, MO
The God Who Remains Hidden, Ethan Meyer, 2019, Psychedelic Abstract Painting
Groot Foundation Grant Honorable Mention Recipient 2025
"My work, both in painting and sculpture, invol...
Category
2010s Contemporary Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
Rosa Violeta
Located in Zofingen, AG
This artwork showcases a mesmerizing purple rose, meticulously detailed with delicate shading that highlights the intricate layers of its petals. The rose seems to bloom against an e...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic
Hibisco 2
Located in Zofingen, AG
This artwork presents a striking purple flower at its center, commanding attention with delicate, layered petals that exude a sense of elegance and depth. The textured background, co...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic
Iris
Located in Zofingen, AG
picture with 3d effect, changes color depending on the lighting, the work is done in the style of antique wall fresco.
This artwork masterfully cap...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic
The Dark Hibiscus
Located in Zofingen, AG
picture with 3d effect, changes color depending on the lighting, the work is done in the style of antique wall fresco.
This artwork presents a stri...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic
Hibiscus
Located in Zofingen, AG
picture with 3d effect, changes color depending on the lighting, the work is done in the style of antique wall fresco.
This artwork presents a stunning depiction of a flower in full ...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic
Pistachio green, stitched, aluminum frame, botany, tapestry (ORIGINAL DIPTYCH)
Located in Carballo, ES
This series by the multidisciplinary artist TUSET (1997, A Coruña, Spain) titled "Boa convivência (buenaventura)" is a series of paintings that the artist had buried for a year in th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Thread, Organic Material, Wood, Varnish, Cotton Canvas
Iris púrpura
Located in Zofingen, AG
picture with 3d effect, changes color depending on the lighting, the work is done in the style of antique wall fresco
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic
Empty and full, informalist painting with natural pigments on cotton with frame
Located in Carballo, ES
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 for a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Organic Material, Wood, Varnish, Cotton Canvas
Rosas en Hielo
Located in Zofingen, AG
This artwork presents a captivating composition of three intricately detailed roses, their petals unfolding in muted shades of pink and cream. The background, a textured blend of gra...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic
Clavel Azul
Located in Zofingen, AG
This artwork features a mesmerizing blossom, predominantly a peony, skillfully rendered in a cool palette of muted purples and whites. The petals unfold with precise gradation, creat...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic
"Rabbit" Realist Rabbit Portrait in the Field Oil Painting on Carved Wood Panel
By Chaval
Located in New York, NY
With the medium of traditional oil paint, this charming piece by Chaval is exceptionally detailed and thought-provoking. Following a realist approach, yet depicting some playful impe...
Category
2010s Realist Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel, Varnish
Empty and full, informalist painting with natural pigments on cotton with frame
Located in Carballo, ES
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 for a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Organic Material, Wood, Varnish, Cotton Canvas
"No name 585" abstract, spray varnish pigments on wood 250x80cm
By Olivier Ebel
Located in Saint Pol de Léon, Bretagne
Triptych: 3 panels of 110 cm
You travel in and through this living urbanism that catches and digests you. Take the time to look at each window, to dive into the multifaceted interior...
Category
2010s Abstract Varnish Abstract Paintings
Materials
Varnish, Mixed Media, Pigment, Other Medium
Varnish abstract paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Varnish abstract paintings available on 1stDibs. While artists have worked in this medium across a range of time periods, art made with this material during the 21st Century is especially popular. If you’re looking to add Abstract paintings created with this material to introduce a provocative pop of color and texture to an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, pink, orange, purple and other colors. There are many well-known artists whose body of work includes ceramic sculptures. Popular artists on 1stDibs associated with pieces like this include Irena Orlov, Antoinette Ferwerda, Fahri Aldin, and Mark Palmer. Frequently made by artists working in the Contemporary, Abstract, all of these pieces for sale are unique and many will draw the attention of guests in your home. Not every interior allows for large Varnish abstract paintings, so small editions measuring 0.1 inches across are also available
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