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Figurative Paintings For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
European Village in Winter Snow with Figures & Frozen Pond by German Artist
Located in Preston, GB
European Village in Winter Snow with Figures & Frozen Pond by 20th Century German Artist, Gunter Seekatz. This is a large painting measuring almost 4 feet wide. Art measures 40 x 2...
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1970s Bauhaus Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Fine 17th Century French Old Master Oil Painting Nude Lady Doves & Cherubs
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Mythological Figures in Classical Sunset Landscape French School, 17th century oil on canvas, framed framed: 20 x 23.5 painting: 13.5 x 17 inches provenance: private collection, Engl...
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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil

17th-18th Century By Hendrick Govaerts Genre Scene Oil on Canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Oral Expertise by Lisa Greaves. Hendrick Govaerts' work takes place between two centuries: between the end of the 17th and the beginning of the 18th century. Flemish by origin, his ...
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Rococò Italian painter - 18-19th century figure painting - Mythological allegory
Located in Varmo, IT
Italian painter (18th-19th century) - Allegory of Fortitude and Temperance. 59 x 75 cm without frame, 90 x 105 cm with frame. Antique oil painting on canvas, in a carved wooden fra...
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Late 18th Century Rococo Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

17th-18th Century By Louis Cretey Saint Sebastian Oil on Canvas
By Louis Cretey
Located in Milano, Lombardia
With a "cassetta" frame in carved and gilded wood.
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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

17th-18th Century By Giovanni Girolamo Bonesi Mary Magdalene Oil on Canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Beautiful original frame in carved, sculpted and gilded wood. Oral expertise by Prof. Massimo Pulini.
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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

18th Century By Francesco Fontebasso Allegory of Vanity Oil on Canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
With a "cassetta" frame in gilded and carved wood. Publications: - Expertise by Prof. Egidio Martini; - G. M. Guidetti, in From Sacro to Profano. The Giorgio Baratti...
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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

17th Century By Giovanni Battista Spinelli Jacob's dream Oil on Canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The painting by Giovanni Battista Spinelli (1613 - 1647), an Italian painter, depicts Jacob’s dream. Giovanni Battista Spinelli was active during the mid-17th century mainly in Naples. His works can be found in private collections, and some are at the Uffizi and at the National Gallery, London. This painting can be dated around 1655. Spinelli’s canvases might be difficult to date and they are of uneven quality. The painting depicts Jacob in a deep sleep while he is surrounded by dark and threatening clouds, but a ladder of light, where angels are ascending and descending, appears in his dream. Publications: - Expertise by Prof. Nicola Spinosa; - I. Maniscalco, in From Sacro to Profano. The Giorgio...
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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

17th Century By Giuseppe Caletti The Buffoon From Dosso Dossi Oil on Canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Beautiful original frame in carved and gilded wood. Oral expertise by Prof. Enrico Maria Dal Pozzolo.
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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

17th-18th Century By Matteo Bonechi Marine Triumph Oil on Canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Publications: - Expertise by Prof. Sandro Bellesi; - S. Bellesi, in Pittura e Scultura a Firenze (secoli XVI-XIX), Florence 2017, p. 111. Matteo Bonechi (Florence, 1669 – 1756) wa...
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Early 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

17th Century By Hendrick Van Somer Saint Jerome Oil on Canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Ancient frame.
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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

17th Century By Mondino Mystic Marriage of St Catherine of Alexandria Oil/Canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
"Cassetta" frame in sculpted, carved and gilded wood. Antonio Mondino (information from c. 1610 to c. 1626) was an Italian artist who was active from 1617 to 1633. The painting, whi...
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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

17th Century By Guidotti aka Cavalier Borghese Salomé and the Baptist Oil/canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Original canvas. Frame in sculpted, carved, gilded wood Publications: - M. Pulini, in La croce, la testa, il piatto. Storie di San Giovanni Battista, Cesena, Galleria Comunale d...
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Early 17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

17th Century By Gramatica Cryptoportrait of a lady as The Veronica Oil on Canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Ancient "cassetta" frame in sculpted, carved, gilded wood. Antiveduto Gramatica (1569 – 1626) was an Italian proto-baroque painter, active in Rome. He was raised in Rome and he base...
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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

17th Century By Cerrini Virgin with the Child and angels Oil on Canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Original canvas. Beautiful ancient frame in carved, sculpted, gilded wood. The painter illustrates the famous iconography of "The Virgin with the Child and Angels". We can have a lo...
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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Hero And Leander, 17th Century Studio of DAVID II TENIERS (1610-1690)
Located in Blackwater, GB
Hero And Leander, 17th Century Studio of DAVID II TENIERS (1610-1690) Large 17th century Dutch Old Master classical scene of Hero and Leander, oil on canvas. Excellent quality an...
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17th Century Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Baby Born in Stable Interior Fine Dutch 18th Century Golden Age Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The New Born Baby (a version of the Nativity?) Dutch School, 18th century oil on canvas, framed framed: 21 x 18 inches canvas: 18 x 15 inches provenance: private collection, Europe c...
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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

“Untitled”
By Arthur Rosskam Abrams
Located in Southampton, NY
Original colorful and vibrant acrylic abstract figurative painting on heavy cardstock by the American artist, Arthur Rosskam Abrams. Signed lower left. Condition is very good to excellent. Circa 1975. The painting with abstract colorful figures was mostly likely executed in Sarasota where the artist had moved to in 1973. Framed with off white linen mat and gold leaf frame. Under glass.. Frame with some imperfections. Frame with “Frame St. Pete” label verso. Overall framed measurements 36.5 by 30.5 inches. Provenance: Sarasota, Florida collector. Arthur Rosskam Abrams 1909-1981 The following, submitted August 2005, is from Paul J. Abrams, son of the artist Born February 21, 1909 in Philadelphia, Arthur Abrams began drawing as a child of five, and continued producing art until just before his death in Sarasota, Florida during 1981. He began studies at the Graphic Sketch Club of Philadelphia, later teaching and exhibiting there. 1924 brought a scholarship to the Philadelphia College of Art, but his lack of interest in commercial art had him move to the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. In 1927 he went to Paris, studying where he could, including Academie Julian, The Academie Colarossi, the Ecole de la Grande Chaumiere, and then he found Andre L'Hote, who experimented with presenting space without perspective. Adams felt he had found what he had been looking for. Later he studied with Hans Hoffman at his School Fine Arts, Munich, where he became further convinced that art did not have to consist of a photo like quality of an object, but could be concepts, of personal expression of the artist. He toured around with other artists into Italy and Spain, meeting the artists of the day and painting. While painting around The Sacre Coeur some man, 'slightly under the weather' asked if he were an American. He replied that he was, and asked if he and the man had met at the Picabia exhibition, the man said they had, and his name was Maurice Utrillo. He told Arthur that if he remained there in France he will become a great painter, but if he went back to America he would become a businessman. He did return to America at the end of 1929 because his scholarship money was about gone. He had a one-man show in McClees Gallery, in Philadelphia, putting the proceeds of the sale in the Bankers Trust Company, which he lost when the company failed. He then traveled between Philadelphia and New York. In 1931, he did some traveling to Elmira to visit Sally Frank whom he had met in Philadelphia, and he also did and painting and sketching around the area. While sketching on the Louis Hoftrup farm near Elmira, Hoftrup came up to him and said he had a brother Lars, who was an artist living in New York and said Arthur should look him up when back in New York City. In September of 1931 his first New York one-man show was held at the Fifteen Gallery on West 57th Street. This was a gallery owned by artists to by-pass restrictive dealers and high commissions. Unfortunately a number of his paintings were kept in a studio in the Lincoln Arcade Building when it burned down. Still mainly in New York he became a charter member of the American Art Congress, and later of Artists' Equity. In the summer he went to Elmira where he, Lars Hoftrup and Armand Wargny...
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Shadow of Light - Nude Figurative Study with a Bottle of California Wine
Located in Soquel, CA
Shadow of Light - Nude Figurative Study with a Bottle of California Wine Abstract expressionist watercolor and charcoal painting depicting a nude woman lounging by acclaimed bluegra...
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Charcoal, Paper, Watercolor

17th Century By Domenico Maria Canuti Assumption of the Virgin Oil on Canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Expertise by Prof. Micaela Lipparini.
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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

16th-17th Century By Giacomo Cavedone Susanna and the Elders Oil on Canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Publications: - E. Negro, N. Roio, Giacomo Cavedone 1577-1660, Modena 1996, pp. 164, 165.
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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

17th Century By Paulus Bor Heraclitus and Democritus Oil on Panel
Located in Milano, Lombardia
"Cassetta" frame in ebonized wood. Publications: - Expertise by Prof. Gianni Papi; - G. Papi, Un misto di grano e di pula. Scritti su Caravaggio e l’ambiente caravaggesco, Roma 2...
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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

17th Century By Livio Mehus Allegory of Augustinian Order Oil on Canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Publications: - Expertise by Prof. Sandro Bellesi; - S. Bellesi, in Barocco spaziale: dialoghi di luce, forma, colore fra pittura barocca e spazialismo, catalogo della mostra a cura...
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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

17th Century By Agostino Beltrano The Procession to Calvary Oil on Canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Beautiful original frame in walnuts wood with decorations in gold. Publications: - Expertise by Prof. Nicola Spinosa; - N. Spinosa, in Barocco spaziale: dialoghi di luce, forma, ...
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Early 17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

17th Century By Johann Carl Loth Saint Mark Oil on Canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Publications: - Expertise by Prof. Dario Succi; - M. Pulini, in Lo studiolo di Baratti, catalogue of the exhibition curated by M. Pulini, Cesena, Galleri...
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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Travelling Comic Theatre - Italian 18thC art figurative landscape oil painting
By Marco Marcola
Located in London, GB
This interesting Italian 18th century Old Master oil painting is by noted artist Marco Marcola, also known as Marco Marcuola. It was painted circa 1770 and has excellent provenance. ...
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1770s Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil

17th Century By Gian Giacomo Barbelli Paradise and Purgatory Oil on Canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Already been in Koelliker collection (no. inv. LK0431) Publications: - C. Alpini, Ritratto di Gian Giacomo Barbelli nel IV centenario della nascita, in “Insula Fulcheria”, XXXIV, ...
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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Brunette Nude Figurative - Acrylic Abstract Expressionist on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Brunette Nude Figurative - Acrylic Abstract Expressionist on Paper Abstract expressionist acrylic painting depicting a brunette woman by acclaimed bluegrass musician and San Francis...
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Paper

18th century portrait painting of a boy playing with a spinning top on a terrace
Located in Bath, Somerset
Portrait of a young boy, full-length in a blue velvet coat and breeches, standing on a stone terrace in a park landscape, playing with a spinning top....
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1740s English School Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Two Nude Female Models in Acrylic on Paper San Francisco Abstract Expressionist
Located in Soquel, CA
Two Nude Female Models in Acrylic on Paper San Francisco Abstract Expressionist Colorful painting of two models by acclaimed bluegrass musician and San Francisco artist Katherine "K...
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Paper

Anthropomorpher Hund I
Located in Wien, 9
Die Hinterglasmalerei zeigt eine anthropomorphe, weibliche Hundefigur. Eine gute Beherrschung der Technik ist beim Bild auffällig. Der Künstler/die Künstlerin zum Werk sind nicht be...
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1970s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Glass

Anthropomorpher Hund II
Located in Wien, 9
Die Hinterglasmalerei zeigt eine anthropomorphe, weibliche Hundefigur. Eine gute Beherrschung der Technik ist beim Bild auffällig. Der Künstler/die Künstlerin zum Werk sind nicht be...
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1970s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Glass

Nude Woman on Yellow Couch in Acrylic on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Nude Woman on Yellow Couch and Blanket in Acrylic on Paper Bright painting of a nude woman by acclaimed bluegrass musician Katherine "Kathy" Kallick (American, b. 1952). A nude woman is sitting on a light yellow couch that has been covered with a darker yellow blanket. She is facing the viewer, with her knees up and one arm on the back of the couch. Unsigned, but was acquired with a collection of the artist's work. Paper size: 22.5"H x 28.38"W Katherine Kallick...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

"Fiori" Olio cm. 61 x 48 1970
Located in Torino, IT
Bellissima natura morta con fiori e porcellane Cornice decò in legno
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1970s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Cardboard

Smartly dressed Figures in the Park in Summer Sunshine by Italian Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Smartly dressed Figures in the Park in Summer Sunshine. 1970's Vintage Oil Painting by Italian Artist, Antonio Vicentini, born in 1932. Art measures 20 x 16 inches Frame measures ...
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1970s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Black and White Nude Woman in Acrylic, Gouache, and Charcoal on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Black and White Nude Woman in Acrylic, Gouache, and Charcoal on Paper Black and white painting of a woman by acclaimed bluegrass musician Katherine ...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Charcoal, Gouache, Acrylic, Paper

Italian Landscape Oil Painting Baroque Bamboccianti 18th Century Paolo Monaldi
Located in Roma, IT
Thepainting accompanied by an expertise drawn up by prof Ferdinando Arisi that wrote: This pilgrims' stop is a typical work of Paolo Monaldi active in Rome be...
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1760s Baroque Figurative Paintings

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Oil

The crossing of the Red Sea, 17th century Antwerp, studio Frans Francken
By Frans Francken II
Located in PARIS, FR
Crossing of the Red Sea Workshop of Frans Francken II (1581-1642) 17th century Antwerp School Oil on oak panel Dimensions: h. 49.5 cm, w. 64.5 cm (19.49 in x 25.39 in) Moulded and blackened wooden frame with wide mouldings, with inverted profile from the later period. Framed dimensions: h. 82 cm, w. 97 cm (32.28 x 38.19 in) Our panel illustrates one of the episodes of the Old Testament, recounted in the book of Exodus. After crossing the Red Sea...
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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Flemish 17th c., Allegory of war and peace, circa 1630, by Adriaen van Stalbemt
Located in PARIS, FR
Adriaen van Stalbemt (Antwerp, 1580-1662) Allegory of Peace and War, circa 1620-1630 Oil on oak panel: h. 49.5 cm, l. 73.2cm (19.29 x 28.74 in) Giltwood frame with laurel leaves, Lo...
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Early 17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Baroque Italian painter - 17th century landscape painting - Moonlight sea
Located in Varmo, IT
Italian master (late 17th century) - Landscape in the moonlight. 54.5 x 74.5 cm without frame, 72 x 92 cm with frame. Antique oil painting on canvas, in an antique carved and gilde...
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Late 17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Still life, oil, cm. 63 x 52 1970 ca
Located in Torino, IT
flower,fruts Enzo FARAONI (S. Stefano Magra, La Spezia, 1920/2017) Enzo Faraoni is a great painter and engraver from Florence; he expresses the poetic everyday life of simple and co...
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1970s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Fine 1600's Dutch/ Flemish Old Master Oil Painting Head Portrait of Man
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Head Portrait of a Man with Beard Flemish/ Dutch School, circa 1580-1620 period circle of Adriaen Thomasz. Key (Dutch, 1544, Antwerp – after 1589) oil on canvas, framed framed: 20 x ...
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16th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Two Models in Acrylic on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Two Models in Acrylic on Paper Colorful painting of two models by acclaimed bluegrass musician Katherine "Kathy" Kallick (American, b. 1952). One model is nude, reclining with her feet towards the viewer and arms behind her head. The other is seated in a chair, with a green blanket draped over it. She has her head resting on her hands, and is wearing a pink outfit. Unsigned, but was acquired with a collection of the artist's work. Paper size: 22.5"H x 28.38"W Katherine Kallick...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Paper

Large 18th Century French Old Master Oil Painting The Penitent Magdalene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Penitent Magdalene French School, 18th century oil painting on canvas, framed canvas: 30.5 x 25 inches framed: 39 x 33 inches condition: exc...
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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Model with Unbuttoned Blouse in Ink and Charcoal on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Model with Unbuttoned Blouse in Ink and Charcoal on Paper Black and white painting of a woman by acclaimed bluegrass musician Katherine "Kathy" Kall...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Charcoal

Objekt №3. PSEUDEMYS (3) by Vasili Zianko, author's volume-contour technique
Located in Sempach, LU
This art - work is part of the project REFLEXUS. The paint is made in the author's technique of painting by Vasili Zianko based acrylic painting on canvas using a variety of texture...
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15th Century and Earlier Art Nouveau Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Barcelona Spain acrylic on canvas painting fauvist
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Emilio Bosch Roger - Barcelona - Acrylic on canvas Canvas measurements 55x46 cm. Frameless.
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1970s Fauvist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Allegoric Painting Cherubs Playing with Cards Oil on Canvas 18th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on canvas. The depicted scene is set in a closed environment with a wide window which provides a glimpse of landscape. Three cherubs are sitting on benches and they are playing w...
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18th Century Figurative Paintings

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Oil

"Green apples on the table" Oil on wood cm. 63 x 25 1970
Located in Torino, IT
Still life, Apples, Green, Enzo FARAONI (S. Stefano Magra, La Spezia, 1920/2017) Enzo Faraoni is a great painter and engraver from Florence; he expresses the poetic everyday life o...
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1970s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Antique oil on canvas painting 18secolo Naples
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Antique oil on canvas painting depicting the mystical marriage of St. Catherine. The scene takes place in the foreground, and the Madonna is seen holding the Child toward St. Cather...
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18th Century Figurative Paintings

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Canvas

Very Fine 18th Century Italian Oil Painting Nude Figures in Classical Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Classical Figures in Ancient Landscape Italian School, 18th century oil on panel, painting: 9 x 12 inches provenance: private collection, Paris condition: very good and sound condition
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18th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Spanish market oil on canvas painting fauvism
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Jordi Curós Ventura (1930-2007) - Market - Oil on canvas. Work measurements 46x55 cm. Frame size 51x60 cm. Jordi Curós Ventura (Olot, Girona, March 4, 1930) is a Spanish painter. H...
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1970s Fauvist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Surreal harlequin oil on board painting expressionism Ubeda
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gustavo Úbeda (1930-1994) - Surrealist Harlequin - Oil panel Oil measurements 41x50 cm. Frame measurements 44x53 cm. The painting by Gustavo Úbeda Romer...
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1970s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

Golf players oil on canvas painting terramar sitges spain
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Oil size 54x81 cm. Frameless
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1970s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Julius Caesar on Horseback
Located in New York, NY
Provenance: Private Collection, South America Antonio Tempesta began his career in Florence, working on the decoration of the Palazzo Vecchio under the direction of Giorgio Vasari. He was a pupil first of Santi di Tito...
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16th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Fort of Khotyn
Located in Aberdeen Dyce, GB
Born on May 9, 1942, in the city of Chernivtsi. Graduated from the Moscow Higher Art and Industrial School (1972). Teachers in the specialty: A. Sklyarenko, I. Bogdashevsky, G. Vinog...
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1970s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Egg Tempera

Elizabeth Taggart - 20th Century British Painting - An Outside Performance
By Elizabeth Taggart
Located in London, GB
ELIZABETH TAGGART (Born 1943) An Outside Performance Signed l.l.: TAGGART; signed, inscribed with title and dated 1978 on the backboard Oil on board Framed 12 by 20.5 cm., 4 ¾ by ...
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1970s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of a Woman with Dark Hair in a Purple Dress in Acrylic on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Portrait of a Woman with Dark Hair in a Purple Dress in Acrylic on Paper Bold painting of a woman with dark hair by acclaimed bluegrass musician Katherine "Kathy" Kallick (American,...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Paper

Figurative Paintings for Sale

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