Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

Dorothy Heller "Little Sun" 1962 Oil on Canvas 22 1/2" x 17 3/4", Framed 24 1/2"x 19 1/2" Signed in paint lower right and on reverse Abstract expressionist painting by "the finest w...

Antique American modernist abstract oil painting by Ervin B. Nussbaum (1914 - 1996). Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed. Dated 1950. Artist Bio: Ervin B. Nussbaum was born in Co...

Antique American school modernist still life painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed.

Oil on board. Framed.

Antique American modernist abstract landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. No signature found.

Bertha G. Davis (1911-1997) Untitled, ca. 1960's Oil on cradled masonite panel. 16 x 20 inches; 24 x 28 inches framed. Signed lower left. Artist estate stamp on verso. Vintage custom wormy chestnut frame. A painter of cityscapes, landscapes, and abstracts in Texas, Bertha G Davis was primarily a self-taught artist whose style was influenced by her early life experiences in pre-World War II Lithuania and later Mexico. Her style is expressionistic*, relying on color to denote her profound feelings. She works primarily in watercolor and acrylic with some mixed media*. She is the daughter of Abraham and Dvora Germaize of Vilna, Lithuania and grew up in Jewish ghettos in Vilna, Alita, and Kovno. Davis was influenced by her father who was a decorative wood-worker and carpenter in Lithuania. The family of five daughters and a son escaped to Mexico City in the late 1920’s because of Jewish oppression. The images and emotions she experienced had no outlet. She was known as a beauty, and at age 17 was named Jewish Miss Mexico, barely able to speak Spanish having just emigrated from Eastern Europe. Irving Davis, a merchant from Texas who had also come from Eastern Europe via Cuba, saw her at this event where she was crowned Jewish Miss Mexico, and three days later asked for her hand in marriage. They moved to a small town in Texas, raising a family. Her daughter, Sylvia, was born when Davis was 20 and they were inseparable. As Sylvia became an actress, painter, and sculptor, Davis was amazed at the capacity for creativity. Davis didn’t begin her own artistic journey until she was 47, when her daughter Sylvia Caplan encouraged her to try. She was inspired by this daughter who gave her a drugstore palette of watercolors, paper and brushes and told her to “just try.” Davis did not put down her palette and brushes until her death in 1997. Bertha G Davis was primarily self-taught but maintained a style oriented toward color and texture that reflected her strong feelings. Most of her early work was done while she lived in McAllen, Texas where she was known for her contribution to art and showed her work and the work of other artists at the Bertha Davis Gallery. She studied with Stewart Van Orden, at Pan American College in 1960-61; and was a student at the Art Institute San Miguel Allende, Mexico, 1965. She was also a student of Harold Phenix...

Luminary Nights James Hiroshi Suzuki, Japanese/American (1932) Date: 1960 Oil on Canvas, signed lower right, dated and titled on verso Size: 23 x ...

Very impressive signed 1967 abstract landscape. Appears to be an abstract coastal scene. Framed.

Cubist Still Life European School, mid 20th century oil painting on board, unframed painting: 18 x 11 inches condition: very good provenance: private collection, Cotswolds, England

Abstract Reclining Nude by Raymond Letellier (French 1921-2009) signed oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 24 x 29 inches Provenance: private collection, Paris Condition: very good cond...

Destiny's Path, Hawaii - Surreal Mid Century Hawaiian Figurative Abstract Symbolistic and romantic 1940s surreal figurative of pastel orange figure...

'Women in Deckchairs', oil on canvas, by Camille Hilaire (circa 1960s). Folding wooden chairs with woven or cane seats and backs, of the type now...

Paracentese de L'homme C Post-Minimalist Original Art Monumental Museum Piece by Peruvian artist Emilio Rodriquez-Larrain (Peruvian, 1928-2015). His work was featured at MOMA as part of their permanent collection and was exhibited as part of Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller Collection exhibit in 1969. The artists is significant and works of this quality are in the Metropolitan Museum, auction high is $25,000. Stunning post-minimalist earth toned abstract with organic forms titled "Paracentese de L'homme C" (Paracenthesis of the man C) by Peruvian artist Emilio Rodriquez-Larrain (Peruvian, 1928-2015), 1964. This was entered into the XXXII 1964 Venice Biennale, arguably one of the most prestigious art events. Signed on verso and entry label for XXXII 1964 Venice Biennale, and Staempfli Gallery label attached to verso. Condition: Very good: professionally cleaned, structurally sound with no issues beyond normal wear with age. Image size: 56.50"H x 55.50"W. Presented in rustic wood slat shadow box frame. Emilio Rodríguez Larraín was a Peruvian postwar and contemporary painter and sculptor who was born in 1928. He was trained at the Lima School of Engineers (currently the National University of Engineering) from 1945 to 1949. This is how he entered art and was able to learn tools and techniques that would help him in his future works. In the 1950s he ventured into painting under the influence of the French architect and abstract art painter Jean Dewasne, thus developing a painting style based on the abstract and the geometric until his trip to Europe where he migrated to the style of modernist informalism. and made paintings that alluded to the cultures of ancient Peru. His work demonstrates versatile artwork of horizontal geometric constructions, expressive paintings and architectural interventions categorized as post minimalism. Received a John Simon Guggenheim Foundation award for his art. Fellow: Awarded 1976 Field of Study: Fine Arts Competition: Latin America & Caribbean His work was featured at MOMA as part of their permanent collection and was exhibited as part of Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller Collection exhibit in 1969. key galleries and museums, including the Revolver Galeria, Lima and the Galeria Lucia de la Puente. His work has also been exhibited in Lima, Madrid, Florence, Venice, Milan, Bergamo, Frankfurt, Berlin, Copenhagen, Mexico City, and Paris. In 2016, the Lima Art Museum presented a retrospective exhibit of his paintings and sculptures, calling Rodriquez Larraine "An important avant-garde sculptor, architect and painter who knew how to adapt to the artistic changes of the time and play a very important role in the visual arts of Peru." The piece we offered the front over of Staempfli Gallery's exhibit of Rodriquez-Larrain work. The write-up of Rodriquez-Larrain's work by The New Yorker, November 3, 1962 states: "Talk story about Emilio Rodriguez-Larrain, a Peruvian painter, who currently has 46 paintings on display at the Staempfli Gallery. A photograph of Emilio, distributed by the gallery, showed a great resemblance to Zero Mostel. He doesn't look like Mostel at all. The picture was taken in Paris last May, when he had the mumps. He was born in Lima in 1928, the son of an industrialist. His father's family came to Peru in the 17th century. Mr. Staempfli met Emilio in Llansa, Spain, last summer. Gordon Washburn, the director of fine arts at the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh, who had shown him last year, told Staempfli to look up Emilio, because he knew a tailor in Llansa who would make you a corduroy suit...

Antique American abstract expressionist oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Measuring 16 by 36 inches.

Clarence Van Duzer (American, 1920-2009) The Sea, c. 1950 Asphaltum, encaustic and silver leaf on masonite Signed upper left 48.5 x 48 inches In the annals of Cleveland art history,...

Antique American modernist signed abstract landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed.

Antique American modernist signed landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed.

Abstract Expressionist Composition by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011) gouache painting on paper/ card unframed: 14.75 x 11 inches condition: excellent provenance: all the paintings we ha...

Anita Johnson Untitled (Amber Abstraction), c. 1960s Oil on canvas Framed dimensions: 10.5 in. H × 12.5 in. W Original silver-tone metal frame In this jewel-like composition, Anita ...

Colourful Cubist Abstract, Signed Original Oil Painting By French artist Iris Leger, Mid 20th Century Signed and dated '70 by the artist on the lower right hand corner Oil painting o...

Antique American modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Image size, 30L x 24H.

This Modern abstract figurative painting by Stanley Bate features abstracted figures in motion, placed in front of a geometric background with white, maroon, and blue squares tiled n...

" Sailing in Sunshine ", circa 1970s Oil on Canvas 50" x 40" Housed in a Slat-wood frame Overall Size: 50 1/2" x 40 3/4" Appears to be in very good condition. We are looking f...

Jon Rowland – contemporary abstract expressionism Paxos – Untitled Green One of a series of paintings based on my response to the landscape of the island of Paxos. Each of these refl...

Original drawing painted in wax by Joan Miro. Certified by Jacques Dupin, official certifier of the artist's work. The work is a wax painted on two continuous pages of a book publish...

Antique American abstract oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a giltwood molding. Excellent condition, ready to hang and en...

Provence Landscape by Paul-Louis Bolot (French 1918-2003) signed & dated 66'' oil on canvas in wooden frame framed: 22.5 x 19 inches canvas: 22 x 18 inches original oil painting con...

Antique American modernist beach scene oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Image size, 16L x 20H.

Vintage American school modernist painting. Oil on canvas, circa 1940. Unsigned. Image size, 30L x 24H. Housed in a period frame.

Vintage American modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Signed. Measuring: 19 by 23 inches overall, and 17 by 21 painting alone.. In excellent original condition. H...

Vintage American modernist abstract oil painting by Christine Opolus. Oil on canvas, circa 1960. Signed. Framed. Image size, 32L x 12"H.

Work on wood This abstract work is distinguished by its dynamic curves and vivid colors. Dominated by shades of red, blue and green, it evokes a fluid dance of organic forms. The sin...

Abstract Portrait French School, mid 20th century oil on board, unframed 36 x 25 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: very good and sound condition though there i...

Very impressive mid 20th century cubist abstract. Oil on canvas. Framed.

Abstract Expressionist Composition by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011) gouache painting on paper/ card unframed: 10 x 6.5 inches condition: excellent provenance: all the paintings we have...

Antique American modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed.

2901 City Landscape ,acrylic on canvas Displayed in a custom gilt wood frame Image size 18x24" overall 21x26.5" Signed Varen

Antique American modernist abstract street scene oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Image size, 12L x 7H.

A large Mid Century Abstract Expressionist oil on canvas by noted Belgian artist Ernest Engel-Pak. The painting is signed bottom left. Presented in black and silver modern frame. A ...

Very impressive and amazing mid 1900s abstract expressionist oil painting. Oil on canvas. No signature found. Framed.

Albert Heckman Cubist Landscape Signed lower right Oil on canvas 21 3/4 x 30 inches Albert Heckman was born in Meadville, Western Pennsylvania, 1893. He went to New York City to tr...

Antique American school seascape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed. Image size, 30L x 24H.

"The Vanguard Series Nr. XIV: A Collection of Postwar European Abstractions", oil on board, by Duval (circa 1950s–70s). A compelling body of work emerging from the forgotten studios ...

Signed lower right, 'Z. Kavin' for Zena Kavin (American, 1912-2003) and dated 1966. Born in Berkeley, California, Zena Kavin studied at the California School of Fine Arts in San Fra...

Antique American school modernist mixed media painting. Oil on board with gold leaf assemblage, circa 1930. Unsigned. Image size, 13L x 17H. Housed in a period wood frame most li...

Nicely painted mid century abstract oil painting. Great color and composition. Framed.

Budd Hopkins (1931-2011). Abstract, 1968. Oil on canvas, 30 x 52 inches; 31 x 53 inches framed. Signed and dated lower margin. Provenance: Timothy Collins (1940-2017), Palo Alto, CA...

Antique French modern painting of a fall forest. Oil on board, circa 1950. Signed. Image size, 15.5L x 9.75H. Housed in a period giltwood f...

Antique American modernist cityscape oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Signed. Measuring: 34 by 48 inches overall, and 28 by 42 painting alone. In excellent original condition. H...

Nicely painted American impressionist tropical beach landscape. Oil on board. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a period wood molding. Excellent condition, re...

Nicely painted mid century abstract cubist nude oil painting. Great color and composition. Framed. Signed

Title: Original Oil Painting of Vibrant Still Life with Fruit Bowl and Sliced Fruit Artist: Roland Pichard Medium: Oil on oil paper, mounted on card Size: 13 (height) x 9.5 (width...

Vibrant Fauvist Landscape oil on canvas, unframed Canvas : 13 x 16 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: very good condition Description: This vibrant mid-20th-ce...

Roy Newell Untitled, 1953 Signed and dated Roy Newell-1953 Oil on board 3 1/4 x 7 1/4 inches Provenance The Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Maximilian Le Witter Estate of the above Roy...

Marcel Mouly was the last student of Pablo Picasso and painted this abstract original oil in Paris in 1968. The image size is 10" by 13.5" The frame size is 20.5" by 26" Le Cheval ...

Vintage American modern abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas, circa 1960. Unsigned. Image size, 48L x 36H. Unframed.

Leo Cahn Untitled, 1947 Oil on board 35 3/4 x 23 3/8 in. Framed: 42 1/2 x 30 1/2 x 2 in. Signed and dated lower left

Very impressive mid 20th century abstract cityscape painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. No signature found.

“Rocky Shore” (1967) by Ann Sink (1924–2019) is a striking mid-century modern oil painting on canvas that beautifully captures the spirit of the sea. This vintage abstract seascape b...

Artist/ School: E.Johnson, British mid 20th century, signed and inscribed verso Title: 'Cumberland', a fine Post-Impressionist oil depicting this rugged mountain face bathed in vary...