20th Century Abstract Paintings

Professor George De Goya. PhD. MA. FRSA. Born In Budapest, 1915-1992, related to the Spanish artist Goya on his mother’s side. Educated in Budapest and France where he received a de...

Éric Bagge (1890-1978) Beige and pink - project, circa 1928 Gouache on cardstock Signed and numbered “190bis” Dimensions : 29,7 x 21 cm Architect and interior designer Eric Bagge wa...

Laimdots Murnieks had a significant influence on the development of Latvian painting at the end of the 20th century. His work 'Holiday' conveys the feeling lightness and joy, which i...

Large abstract geometric oil on canvas of artist's lay figures at play by British artist Derek Carruthers. Signed and dated 2004-5 to the reverse. Presented in black textured frame. ...

French School, circa 1970's Expressionist blaze of colors oil on board, unframed board: 29 x 21 inches provenance: private collection condition: very good and sound condition

Tulips with pear. Oil on cardboard, 50x40 cm Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001) Painter Born in a family of farmers. Wife Rasma Lace - art scholar. Studied at the Stalingrad School of Art,...

This portrait has a naïve and gentle charm to it. To my eye it looks like a woman but it could equally be any gender or age. Perhaps this is the beauty of Turner Durrant's abstraction. The materiality is more distinct when you see the piece in the flesh. There is something endearing about being able to see the edges of the paper, torn almost in haste as if the artist just had to get the image down. Maybe it was painted on the spot or an image from the artist's imagination. Whichever, the use of minimal line and a reduced palette adds to the simplicity and thus free nature of the painting. Roy Turner Durrant Untitled (Head) Medium: Watercolour on paper Signed bottom right 1977 Image size: 31 x 26 cm - Frame size: 50.5 x 44 cm Roy Turner Durrant (1925 - 1998) A Modern British artist, Roy Turner Durrant was born in Suffolk, England in 1925. His career was long and distinguished, culminating with work in major public galleries in the UK and internationally. After the war he secured a place at Camberwell College of Arts where he was taught by amongst others by Edward Ardizzone Michael Rothenstein Keith Vaughan and John Buckland Wright and was a contemporary of Theodore Mendez. Whilst at Camberwell he was already exhibiting his paintings in London galleries. His work moved from early landscape and architectural interest to abstraction but with a great variety of style and technique. A member of the New English Art Club, from the late 1940s he exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy and in numerous commercial galleries in London. From the 1950s, his early figurative style began to change, becoming more abstract. He said of his own work in 1951 that his abstract imagery were 'by-products of an inquisition primarily concerned not with what the eye sees but with what the intellect and emotion experience’. In 1963 he moved to Cambridge to take up the post of Art Gallery Manager at Heffers at the time a well known local artists' materials and book sellers...

WILLIAM LITTLEJOHN RSA (1929-2006) Distinguished painter in oil, watercolour and mixed media, who played a significant part in the history of Scottish art. Studied at Gray's School o...

Abstract Expressionist Composition by Gerard Guegueniat (French 1970's) signed oil painting on board, framed: 40 x 24.5 inches board: 36 x 21 inches provenance: private collection, ...

Alan Davie CBE RA HRSW Scottish 1920-2014, Celtic Dreamboat II, 1965; lithograph in colours on wove, signed, dated and numbered 6/75 in pencil.

Abstract Composition French School, 20th century signed oil on board, mounted in card frame into a wooden frame framed: 26.5 x 20 inches board: 18.5 x 14 inches provenance: private c...

Josep Vergés Grau (1925-1989) - Night fishing - Oil on panel Oil measurements 73x92 cm. Frame measurements 77x96 cm.

Dedication to Picasso. 1993, assemblage, cardboard, wood, acrylic, 68 x 47 cm Georgs Barkans (1925-2010) Textile artist, architect, artist Professional education: University of Latv...

Artwork size: 102,5x98 cm Frame size: 110x105 cm This artwork is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by Alisée Matta. Provenance: Artist Jean-Pierre Jouffroy, Paris. The estate of the artist Jean-Pierre Jouffroy, Paris. “The heart is an eye,” writes Nobel laureate Octavio Paz in an essay on Matta’s paintings. Matta creates a world coloured both by a sunny faith in the future and by visions of impending doom. Roberto Sebastian Echaurren Antonio Matta, who died aged 91 on 23 November 2002, was born in Santiago, Chile, on 11 November 1911 into a family with Spanish, French and Basque roots, and raised in an atmosphere of religiosity. By the age of 21 he had graduated and begun work as an architect, but his leisure time he devoted to sketching and painting. In 1933 he travelled to Europe for the first time, visiting Greece, Yugoslavia, Italy and other countries, and subsequently taking the initiative to collaborate with the architect, Le Corbusier. As time passed, however, Matta’s enthusiasm for a career in architecture waned, and he began to devote himself full-time to art, making early acquaintances with surrealists such as Max Ernst, Salvador Dalí, André Breton and others. Between 1939 and 1948 Matta, like many of his artistic contemporaries, lived in self-imposed exile in the USA, but, after almost 10 years’ absence from Europe, he returned to make first Rome and then, a few years later, Paris his home. Throughout most of the rest of his life Matta commuted between his studio in Paris and his creative refuge in the monastery outside Rome. And it is here, in Italy, that he produced his greatest paintings. Matta’s first retrospective in Sweden was organised in 1956 when his works were exhibited in what was then Galerie Colibri – run by, among others, the artist C O Hultén...

Dirk van der Meulen (from 1982: Dirk Lumen), born 1945 in Gronau/Westphalia. Studied Protestant theology, art history and architecture at the University of Münster from 1965 to 1968 ...

Ron Sims (British, 1944 – 2014) Ghost Oil on canvas 48.1/4 x 22.5/8 in. (122.5 x 57.5 cm.)

A striking abstract landscape painting by ex RAF pilot / artist Robert Sadler The details of the painting are as follows: Robert Sadler (British, 1909 – 2001) ...

ENGIMA Size: 49 x 57 cm (including frame) Oil on canvas An emotive and skillfully executed mid-century abstract figurative composition, painted in oil onto canvas. The piece featur...

Verso signiert und datiert (Feb 1995) Die Schüttbilder sind charakteristisch für Hermann Nitsch. Die Anwendung der Schütttechnik wird aus dem Schaffen des Wiener Aktionismus heraus ...

HENRY MOORE (1898-1986) Henry Spencer Moore is Britain’s most famous sculptor, best known for his monumental bronze statues of semi-abstract human forms, which are located around the...

Dedication to Picasso. 1991, assemblage, cardboard, wood, acrylic, 49,5x59,5 cm Georgs Barkans (1925-2010) Textile artist, architect, artist Professional education: University of La...

Californian Coastline Seascape Landscape Impasto Oil Painting by 20th Century Artist, Constance Lee Art measures 19 x 15 inches Frame measures 21 x 17 ...

Abstract Building - Late 20th Century Acrylic Painting by Amrik Varkalis Amrik Varkalis trained at The Manchester School of Art in the 1970's. She employs her complete understanding...

Seltene frühe Arbeite der Künstlerin. Lucia Riccelli, Malerin und Performerin. Lebt und arbeitet in Wien. In Rom geboren, studierte dann an der Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma Male...

Atmospheric Earthy Sunset Seascape Landscape Impasto Oil Painting by 20th Century Artist, Constance Lee Art measures 19 x 15 inches Frame measures 21 x...

Dirk van der Meulen (from 1982: Dirk Lumen), born 1945 in Gronau/Westphalia. Studied Protestant theology, art history and architecture at the University of Münster from 1965 to 1968 ...

Countryside life is an artwork attribuited to Monique Boillat (1933, France).  Work made on paper, placed between two sheets of glass.  21 x 25 cm; Sheet 14 x 8 cm. Very good cond...

Abstract composition French cubist artist, circa 1950's oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 20 x 26 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: ...

Highly Decorative, Abstract Oil Painting, Still Life with Honeydew Melons. The painting was most likely made in the USA. (See reverse side, manufacturer of the cardboard). Signed. U...

Edward Wolfe (1897-1982) was a British artist lauded for his landscapes and playful portraiture. He was born in Johannesburg, South Africa but moved to England during World War I to study at the Slade...

The Arc de Triomphe (by night) by Jean Pierre Stagnaro ( 1927 - 2013) signed oil on canvas, framed dated 96' inscribed verso framed: 14 x 17.5 inches canvas: 13.5 x 16.5 inches prove...

Ville by LÉOPOLD SURVAGE (1879-1968) Oil and graphite on canvas 73.4 x 60 cm (28 ⁷/₈ x 23 ⁵/₈ inches) Signed and dated lower right, Survage 24 This work is an early 1924 painting...

Cartoccio Viola is an artwork realized by Claudio Palmieri, in 1985. Oil on Canvas, cm. 150x80. Signed, titled and dated on rear.  Good conditions!

ALTEA Size: 25 x 38 cm (including frame) Oil on Board A brilliantly executed semi-abstract mid-century modernist oil composition, painted in 1959 by the established Swedish artist I...

In this masterpiece Claudio Olivieri experimented with palette brightening, using a spray gun to distribute the oil and achieve an unprecedented result. In addition, this painting gi...

In this masterpiece Claudio Olivieri experimented with palette darkening, using a spray gun to distribute the oil and achieve an unprecedented result. In addition, this painting give...

Ukrainian artist Mykola Zhuravel breaks the boundaries between painting and sculpture, performance and installation art. Zhuravel turns to nature to create thriving monuments to man’s links to the Earth itself. He searches for compatibility between Earth and mankind, while pointedly making reference to the obstacles that human beings have placed in the way of a harmonious existence. Zhuravel’s ambitious style results in a remarkable series of living images of a visionary utopia. By using levkas, a traditional primer employed by icon painters, Zhuravel unites the legacies of Byzantine and Rus icon painting with his contemporary painterly technique. The result, richly vibrant and inventive contemporary works that emerge as modern-day icons. EDUCATION: 1979 - Crimean art school im.Samokisha, Simferopol, Ukraine 1989 - graduated from the prestigious Kyiv State Arts Academy, Kyiv, Ukraine EVENTS: 1995 - Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine 1996 - The artist is a member of the National Artists' Union of Ukraine and the BG-ART 2009 - Academician of the Academy of Rome-modernist art 2011 - The nominee on the Shevchenkovska award Included in the 30 of the best artists of Ukraine by version of the "100 names" publication 2016 - 1 Prize on the international Kunstpreis ART Worpswede 2016. Berlin, Germany EXHIBITIONS: 2017 "Transformation of space", White World gallery, Kiev, Ukraine 2016 Gewalt Macht Herrscher ". Kunstverein ART-Project Worpswede. Berlin, Germany (First Prize) 2016 "Invasion: Redux»,White World gallery, Kyiv, Ukraine 2016 Ukrainian painting triennial Kyiv 2016 (nomination first prize to Mykola Zhuravel), Kyiv, Ukraine 2016 Invasion Redux. Ukrainian Institute of America, New York, USA 2015 Art Kyiv Contemporary X, Art Arsenal, Kyiv, Ukraine 2014 Institute of problem of Contemporary Art, art project "Strength of Materials", Kiev, Ukraine 2014 Taras Sevchenko's Museum, "Following The Inner Light", Kiev, Ukraine 2014 Ukrainian Institute of America "Following The Inner Light", New York, USA 2014 SCOPE international contemporary art show, New York, USA 2014 "Ukraine. Archetype of Freedom", Vienna, Austria 2013 "Zorya Fine Art" gallery, Greenwich, Connecticut, USA 2013 Art Toronto Fair, Toronto, Canada 2013 Solo exhibition in "Bezpala Brown Gallery", Toronto, Canada 2013 "Triptych Gallery", Kiev, Ukraine 2013 Art Studio Voluiky, Palace of Arts, Lviv, Ukraine 2013 "Anatomy of Spring", "Art Zbirka Gallery", Kiev, Ukraine 2013 Art Contemporary, Arsenale, Kiev, Ukraine 2012 Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, Chicago, USA 2011 Ukrainian Institute of America, New York, USA 2011 "Apiary", Venice Biennale, Italia 2010 “lu Hisu” museum , Shanhai, China 2010 ART Shanhai, China 2010 ART KYIV CONTEMPORARY «Herytazhe» gallery, Moscow, Russia 2009 Personal exhibition «Lavra» gallery, «A-Hause» gallery Kyiv, Ukraine 2008 Personal exhibition – the “Apairy” art project Voltahalle gallery Basel 2008 Personal exhibition painting «A-Hause» Kyiv, Ukraine 2007 Fine art ЦДХ, , Moscow, Russia 2007 Personal exhibition painting «Herytazhe» gallery, Moscow, Russia 2006 Personal exhibition – the “Apairy” art project presentation for the 52nd 2004Venice Festival of Contemporary Art, “Soviart” art gallery, Kyiv, Ukraine 2004 Personal exhibition - Retrospective review of M. Zhuravel’ projects, the Ukrainian Institute of America, New York, USA 2004 Group exhibition - 350 years later, Artists House, Kyiv, Ukraine 2003 Personal painting exhibition, the Municipal Art Gallery, Kharkiv, Ukraine 2003 The “Apairy” project’s draft-exhibition, the “Soviart” Contemporary Art Center, Kyiv, Ukraine 2003 Personal painting exhibition, the “L-Art” gallery, Kyiv, Ukraine 2003 Personal exhibition – Four Steps: Zhuravel, Painting, Gallery ArtEast, Kyiv, Ukraine, catalogue 2002 Art of Ukraine, Central House of Artists, Moscow, Russia, catalogue 2002 Sophine Symbols of Being (part II); group exhibition with P. Bevza, O. Lytvynenko, M. Malyshko, N. Denysova, A. Hurenko, O. Fil, curated by P. Bevza. Hlibnya exhibition hall, Kyiv, Ukraine, catalogue 2001 Sophine Symbols of Existence (part I); group exhibition with P. Bevza, O. Lytvynenko, M. Malyshko, O. Malyshko, N. Denysova, curated by P. Bevza, with text for the exhibition catalogue by S. Krymsky, Hlibnya exhibition hall, Kyiv, Ukraine, catalogue 2001 Land-art, joint project with V. Shkarupa, H. Hidora, A. Bludov, village of Mohrytsia, Sumy region, Ukraine 2000 Group...

In this masterpiece Claudio Olivieri experimented with palette darkening, using a spray gun to distribute the oil and achieve an unprecedented result. In addition, this painting give...

Olio su tela. Firmato in basso a sinistra. La produzione artistica di Mino Maccari è rivolta principalmente alla satira sociale e politica, espressa soprattutto attraverso il disegn...

Few British artists of the 20th century are quite as intriguing as Alan Davie. Low key and independent, Davie operated outwith the art world 'scene' until his death in 2014 which mea...

Abstract Expressionist Composition signed by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011) watercolour painting on artist paper unframed: 14.5 x 13 inches condition: excellent provenance: all the pain...

Archibald Dunbar McIntosh RGI RSW (b.1936) was born in Glasgow and studied at Glasgow School of Art from 1953-1957. After graduating, he became a teacher and, later, the President of...

Abstract Expressionist Composition by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011) watercolour painting on board unframed: 13.5 x 13.5 inches condition: excellent provenance: all the paintings we ha...

Charles MacQueen RSW RGI (b. 1940) is a Scottish painter based in Fife. He uses mixed media and texture to create rich paintings like quilts of meaning and colour. MacQueen was born ...

'Abstract of Lines and Colours', oil on panel (circa 1960s), German School, signed, 'X. Kruger'. This artwork is a clear homage to Piet Mondrian (1872-1944). Recognised for the purit...

Abstract Expressionist Composition by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011) watercolour painting on board unframed: 17 x 12 inches condition: excellent provenance: all the paintings we have f...

Professor George De Goya. PhD. MA. FRSA. Born In Budapest, 1915-1992, related to the Spanish artist Goya on his mother’s side. Educated in Budapest and France where he received a de...

Zao Wou-Ki's aquatint engraving, impeccably preserved, stands as a testament to the artist's transcendent talent. Merging Eastern and Western influences, the aquatint showcases Zao's...

'Abstract of Lines and Colours II', oil on panel (circa 1960s), German School, signed, 'X. Kruger'. This artwork is a clear homage to Piet Mondrian (1872-1944). Recognised for the pu...

This superb British 1950's abstract oil on board painting is by noted Slade School trained contemporary artist Leo Davy. Davy was born in Yorkshire but settled in Cornwall in 1968 an...

Abstract Expressionist Composition signed by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011) watercolour painting on board dated 91 unframed: 19.5 x 12 inches condition: excellent provenance: all the p...

Professor George De Goya. PhD. MA. FRSA. Born In Budapest, 1915-1992, related to the Spanish artist Goya on his mother’s side. Educated in Budapest and France where he received a de...

Artist/ School: Kathleen Crow, British contemporary Title: Cubist composition Medium: oil on board, unframed Board: 20 x 24 inches Provenance: private collection, England Condi...

AUTUMN RHAPSODY Oil on board Size: 32 x 58.5 cm (including frame) A rich and captivating mid-century abstract painting, executed in oil onto canvas by Swedish painter Hans Osswald (...

Composition 16 is an original painting realized by Clément Kons (1879-1956). The artwork is on tempera and in very good conditions. Image Dimensions: 32...

'Cubist Still Life', oil on board, with guitar, wine bottle and glasses, (circa 1950s - 1960s), by an unknown artist. A masterly cubist still life representation depicting items atop...

Scream. Canvas, oil, 100x150 cm Ivars Muizulis (1936) 1956 – Graduated from the Liepaja Art College, Department of Sculpture 1956 – 1960 – Studied at the Art Academy of Latvia, Pa...

Cats Cardboard, mixed media, 75x29 cm ALEKSANDRS DEMBO (1931. Paris – 1999. Riga) Born in 1931 in Paris, France, died in 1999 in Riga, Latvia. Professional training: Janis Rozental...