20th Century Paintings

Landscape by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century) gouache painting on board, unframed size: 7.25 x 12 inches inscribed verso condition: overall ...

Artist/ School: French School, signed and dated 1940's Title: Still Life of Roses in a Vase Medium: oil painting on board, unframed Size: board: 14 x 10.5 inches Provenance: pri...

Donald Vogel’s paintings reflect his interest in seeking beauty in life and in sharing pleasure with his viewers. Vogel entreats us to "rejoice and celebrate each new day, knowi...

Robert Elsocht (1908-1999) "Jackman, Maine" Landscape Painting Oil on canvas 42 X 42 Unframed, 43 X 43 Framed

Edward Zutrau Toucan, 7/29/1949 Dated on verso Oil on linen 30 x 23 inches Edward Zutrau (1922–1993) was an American painter whose career spanned from the 1940s through the early 1...

Edward Zutrau Untitled, 1963 Signed and dated on stretcher verso "5/63" Oil on canvas 8 3/4 x 10 3/4 inches Edward Zutrau is among the American artists who worked within the whirlw...

The Bullfight Huguette Ginet-Lasnier (French 1927-2020) inscribed verso wooden frame signed oil painting on canvas framed: 15 x 18.5 inches canvas: 14.75 x 18 inches. All the paintin...

Richard Andres (American, 1927-2013) Untitled, c. 1949 oil on canvas 18 x 32 inches Richard Andres was born in Buffalo, New York in 1927. A graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Art in 1950, he was immediately drafted and served for two years in the army as a mural painter. He received his Master of Arts from Kent State in 1961. A frequent exhibitor at galleries and museums and winner of multiple May Show prizes, Andres taught art in the Cleveland Public Schools for 28 years, as well as teaching the University of Buffalo, the Cleveland Institute of Art and the Western Reserve University. Very little in Richard Andres’ childhood would have predicted his love of classical music, mid-century-modern architecture and certainly not his lifelong passion for art and in particular abstract art. Richard’s father, Raymond, had no more than a third-grade education, and his mother, Clara, was one of thirteen children – only three of whom lived into adulthood and none of whom attended high school. They lived, when Richard was a boy, in a dingy area of Buffalo, NY in a walk-up apartment situated above a tavern. Raymond and Clara supplemented the income from their factory jobs in the bar downstairs with Raymond playing ragtime on the piano and Clara serving drinks. This often left Richard and his two older brothers at home alone to fend for themselves. The two older boys, Raymond and Russell, were - unlike Richard- rather rough and tumble and entertained themselves with stickball, boxing and the like. Richard, on the other hand, from a very young age liked to draw, or better yet even, to paint with the small set of watercolors he received for Christmas one year. Paper, however, at the height of the depression, was hard to come by. Luckily, Clara used paper doilies as decoration for the apartment and Richard would contentedly paint and then cut up doilies, gluing the pieces together to create collages. At eight-years-old, he discovered the Albright-Knox Museum (then known as the Albright Art Gallery) and spent several hours a week there studying the paintings. He was particularly fond of Charles Burchfield‘s landscapes, enamored with their ‘messiness’ and thinking that they somehow captured more ‘feeling’ than works he was previously familiar with. For his tenth Christmas, he asked for and received a ‘how-to’ paint book by Elliot O’Hare. Through this self-teaching, he assembled the portfolio needed for acceptance to Buffalo Technical High School where he studied Advertising Arts. In his Junior year, he was encouraged to enter a watercolor painting, “Two Barns,” in the national 1944-45 Ingersoll Art Award Contest and was one of twelve grand prize winners – each one winning one hundred dollars. More importantly the painting was exhibited at the Carnegie Institute Galleries, which resulted in his winning a national scholarship to the Cleveland School of Art (The Cleveland Art Institute). He flourished at the art school under the tutelage of faculty members such as Carl Gaertner, as well as that of visiting artists such as William Sommer and Henry George Keller. He would say in later years that Gaertner, in particular, influenced his attitude toward life as well as art. “Gaertner,” Andres said, “believed that there was no need to be a ‘tortured artist’, that an artist should rather enjoy beauty, family, and life in general.” Free to spend his days as he chose, he wandered the Cleveland Art Museum for most of the hours he was not attending classes or painting; the remaining time was spent drinking coffee at a local hangout with art school friends – which is where he met fellow Henry Keller scholarship winner, Avis Johnson. Richard was immediately smitten with Avis, but being rather shy, it took him the entire summer of 1948 to build up his courage to ask her out. Over that summer he ‘thought about Avis’ and worked in a diner to save money. He also used the hundred-dollar prize money won in High School to visit the first Max Beckmann retrospective in the United States at the City Art Museum in St. Louis. Over a half century later he spoke of that exhibit with a reverence usually reserved for spiritual matters, “I walked in and it was like nothing I had ever seen before... the color...It just glowed.” Returning to campus in the Fall, the first thing he did was go to the coffee shop in hopes of finding Avis. He did, and she, upon seeing him, realized that she was also smitten with him. They quickly became known as ‘the couple’ on campus, and a year later, with Richard being drafted for the Korean war, they were quickly married by a Justice of the Peace, celebrating after with family at Avis’s Cleveland home. As a gift, faculty member John Paul Miller designed and made the simple gold wedding ring Avis wore for their 65 years of marriage. During those 65 years neither wavered in their mutual love, nor in the respect they shared for one another’s art. The couple lived in a converted chicken coop in Missouri while Richard was in boot camp. At the camp, he would volunteer for any job offered and one of those jobs ended up being painting road signs. His commander noticed how quickly and neatly he worked and gave him more painting work to do - eventually recommending him for a position painting murals for Army offices in Panama. Until her dying day, Avis remained angry that “The army got to keep those fabulous murals and they probably didn’t even know how wonderful they were.” In Panama, their first son, Mark, was born. After Richard’s discharge in 1953, they moved back to the Cleveland area and used the GI bill to attend Kent State gaining his BA in education. The small family then moved briefly to Buffalo, where Richard taught at the Albright Art School and the University of Buffalo – and their second son, Peter, was born. Richard had exhibited work in the Cleveland May Show and the Butler Art Museum during his art school years, and during the years in Buffalo, his work was exhibited at the gallery he had so loved as a child, the Albright Art Gallery. In 1956, the family moved back to the Cleveland area and Richard began teaching art at Lincoln West High School during the day while working toward his MA in art at Kent State in the evenings. Avis and Richard, with the help of an architect, designed their first home - a saltbox style house in Hudson, Ohio, and in 1958, their third son, Max (after Max Beckmann) was born. Richard enjoyed the consistency of teaching high school as well as the time it gave him to paint on the weekends and during the summer months. In 1961, he received his MA and his daughter, Claire, was born. With a fourth child, the house was much too small, and Avis and Richard began designing their second home. An admirer of MCM architecture, Richard’s favorite example of the style was the Farnsworth house – he often spoke of how the concepts behind this architectural style, particularly that of Mies van der Rohe, influenced his painting. Andres described himself as a 1950’s...

Impressive early American modernist interior flower still life oil painting. Framed. Oil on canvas. Signed. Image size, 30H by 24L.

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

Antique Horse Painting “Standing Grey Horse, Facing Right” Georg Wolf (Germany 1882-1962) Oil on canvas Signed and dated 1907 lower right 27 x 19 (35 x 27 frame) inches With it's bobbed tail cut short so it doesn't become tangled, it's apparent that this fine specimen was a draught horse...

A charming scene depicting a a peaceful part of the river in Lifton Devon. Signed to the lower right. Presented in a 20th century wooden frame. On board.

The Surf at Newport (Rhode Island). c. 1906. Oil on canvas. 17 x 24 (framed 26 x 34). Lined; extensive craquelure; otherwise fine condition. Housed in an exceptional Louis XV (reviva...

This framed oil on linen painting, 'Riflessi A Tiburon,' by Marco Sassone, an American-Italian painter, is measured at 30 x 24 inches in a horizontal format. Sassone paints an Expres...

French late 20th century watercolour and gouache study for the series 'Alexander and His Army' by Stephane Lovighi-Bourgogne. Presented in plain wood frame. A strong and forceful de...

This superb British nude portrait oil painting is attributed to the circle of Harold Knight. Painted circa 1930, it is a seated study of a nude woman in soft focus, arms raised to on...

"Cruise Ship Rolls In" Mid 20th Century American Contemporary Modern Realism This is one sensational painting. And we can even identify the artist, but can't find anything about the...

Impressive European impressionist summer beach scene oil painting. Framed. Oil on canvas. Image size, 20H by 24L.

Antique American school modernist still life painting. Oil on board. Signed. Framed. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a gold giltwood molding. Excellent c...

The English Countryside English School, 20th century oil on canvas, framed Framed: 27.5 x 40 inches Canvas: 23.5 x 36 inches Provenance: private collection, Suffolk, England Conditio...

Andre MARCHAND A wonderful painting of a chestnut race horse. Oil on Panel Image Size: 26 x 35cm (10.5 x 14") Outside Frame Size: 39 x 47cm (15.5 x 19) Signed, titled and dated at...

Early 20th Century Oil of French Stone Building entitled 'Interieur et Exteriuer' by the Award-Winning French Artist, Charles Perron (1893 – 1958). Presented in a beautiful ornate period gold frame...

Alfred Juergens (American, 1866 - 1934) Signed: Alfred Juergens (Lower, Left) " Indian Creek " (Michigan) Oil on Board 14 1/2" x 19" Housed in a 3...

Signed lower right 'S. Aron' (French, 20th century) and dated 1970; additionally signed, verso, on canvas with old label verso. Provenance: Los Robles Gallery, Palo Alto, California.

Richard Schmid's (US based) "Frozen Brook" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a winter landscape. Artist Biography: Throughout his career, which saw fifty one-man s...

Title: Original Oil Painting of Blue Vase, Brown Bowl, and Eggs on a Table Artist: Roland Pichard Signed: Bottom right Medium: Oil on oil paper, mounted on card Size: 14 (height)...

Title: Paseo de Sitges Artist: Jordi Curós Ventura (1930–2017) Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 23.6 x 28.7 in Signature: Signed in the lower right corner Estimated date: 1980s or 1...

Blue n.18 is an original contemporary artwork realized by Gastone Biggi in 1974. Mixed colored acrylic painting on canvas Hand signed, titled and dated...

Title: French Watercolor Painting of “Le Village de Pêcheurs” at Le Canon by Robert Lepine (French, 1929 - 2017) Signed: Yes Medium: Watercolor painting on artists paper, unframed Si...

Mountain Landscape Painting of the English Lake District by British Artist, Philip Stanton. This is a high quality original, oil on canvas, in great condition and ready to hang! Art measures 30 x 20 inches Frame measures 38 x 28 inches (Presented in an ornate gold frame, commensurate with age) This exquisite oil painting captures the breathtaking beauty of a serene lake nestled among majestic mountains, reminiscent of the iconic landscapes found in England’s Lake District...

by Paul-Louis Bolot (French 1918-2003) signed original gouache painting on thick paper/ card unframed condition: very good and sound; the edges have a few curls and scuffs/ edge tear...

A fine large oil, school of Pierre Bonnard. circa 1950's. oil on canvas 55cmx75cm The original wood and textured gesso frame 72cmx92cm Titled 'On the Window Sill'. Indistinctly sign...

This stunning Scottish oil painting is by noted landscape artist Douglas Falconer. Painted circa 1960 the composition is of a seated golden eagle in a mountainous highland landscape....

This early 20th-century oil painting by English artist John Falconar Slater (1857-1937) depicts a rustic cottage interior with an elderly lady reading. Slater was an accomplished, Ro...

Oil Painting of Derwent Water, Keswick, in the English Lake District by Modern British Landscape Artist, Arthur Terry Blamires (b. 1930) Art...

A magnificent Winter Landscape by the Swedish artist Anton Genberg (1862-1939). In this painting from 1912, we see the characteristic features that made ...

Title: Virgin Mary and Child Jesus Artist: Francisco Ribera Gómez (1907-1990) Technique: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 31.9 x 25.6 inches (unframed) Date of creation: 1942 Style: Classical Academicism with Renaissance influences Description of the Artwork The painting depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Child Jesus in a tender and intimate moment. Warm colors, primarily reds, greens, and soft flesh tones, enhance the devotional nature of the scene. The use of golden halos, symbolizing sanctity, along with serene and realistic expressions, directly connects with the Renaissance pictorial tradition. The style belongs to classical academicism, characterized by a balanced composition, meticulous drawing, and a masterful use of chiaroscuro to give volume and depth to the figures. The detailed rendering of the flesh tones and draperies amplifies the spirituality and solemnity of the piece, evoking the works of great masters such as Raphael and Murillo. Artist's Biography Francisco Ribera Gómez (1907-1990) was a prominent 20th-century Spanish painter known for his depictions of religious scenes, female portraits, and costumbrist works. Trained at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando, Ribera Gómez received numerous accolades and was regarded as one of the great exponents of Spanish academicism. His work combines a rigorous technical foundation with luminous sensitivity and an idealized sense of beauty. Influences and Comparisons Francisco Ribera Gómez's work can be compared to other academic and religious artists who share a similar aesthetic: Bartolomé Esteban Murillo: In the emotional and approachable treatment of religious themes. William-Adolphe Bouguereau: For the idealization of human figures and technical mastery. Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio): For harmonious composition and the depiction of the Virgin Mary. Within the Spanish tradition, his style recalls Eduardo Rosales...

Impressionist Countryside French School, circa 1970's oil on canvas, unframed Canvas : 32 x 25.5 inches Provenance: private collection, Paris Condition: very good condition Descript...

Monte Carlo Casino Tony Minartz (French, 1873 - 1994) watercolour on artist paper painting : 16.5 x 12.75 inches Provenance: private collection in the South of France, Condition: ...

A charming, colorful 1930s oil painting of a young woman in a rowboat by famed Chicago Modern artist, Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). This vibrant harbor scene was most likely paint...

Twentieth Century Marine Oil on Panel depicting the iconic Cutty Sark Tall Sailing Ship in dry dock at Greenwich by one of the undisputed masters of the Mid Twentieth Century. Belov...

Artist/ School: Scottish School, 20th century, after Joseph Farquharson (1846-1935) Title: Sheep in Snowy Winter Landscape Medium: oil on canvas, fra...

20th century Jewish Rabbi Portrait, Judaica Oil Painting

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...

'Concarneau Harbour' by Henri Stenn (French 1903-1993) signed, titled verso oil on canvas, framed in original Montparnasse style frame framed: 26 x 22 inches canvas: 18 x 15 inches P...

Oil on canvas by Jules Gouillet (1826-1907), France, 1907. Architectural and Floral Composition. This exceptional oil on canvas by Jules Gouillet, a renowned French artist born in Ve...

Signed lower right, 'Olga' for Her Imperial Highness, Olga Alexandrovna, Grand Duchess of Russia and painted circa 1935. Additionally inscribed in Danish, verso, 'Malet af Storfyrstinde Olga, Rusland der senere bosatte sig i Ballerup. Emma Davidsen' (Painted by Grand Duchess Olga...

Artist: Fermin Santos Alcade Title: Catedral de Toledo, Espana II Year: Circa 1960 Medium: Oil on canvas board Canvas board size: 28.5 x 21.25 inches...

'Abstract in Saffron and Rose', San Francisco, Bay Area Abstraction, SOMA, SFSFA ----- Signed lower right, 'P. Ciment' for Phyllis Ciment (American, born 1946) and painted circa 1975...

Bert Geer Phillips (1868-1956) Original Oil On Board In good condition Measures 22x17 International buyers most cover shipping cost

Lithograph on Arches paper Exemplaire B/165

Rainy Day by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ink/watercolour/pencil drawing on thick paper, unframed signed J.V paper: 10 x 6.25 inches double sided very good condition provenance...

Large early 20th century French oil on canvas of tulips displayed in a confit jar. Signed Jean Julien to the bottom left and presented in a period frame. A rather charming and romantic impression of a tulip display. The colour palette is soft and gentle, light and airy and the artist has managed to impart to the whole painting a chalky texture which gives the impression of soft focus. The tulips are delicately painted but with great precision and attention to detail. The artist has thought carefully about both the scale and the shape of the image. The elongated rectangle is a perfect fit for the long ranging tulip stems. A thoroughly charming painting. Jean Pierre Louis Joseph Julien was a French painter born in Marseille on the 12th of May 1888. Julien was a member of the Salon des Artistes Français, friend of Marcel Pagnol, Fernandel, Raimu and Tino Rossi. Guy Dornand called him “the ambassador of Provence in Paris”. Between the wars, he stayed in Italy, travelled to North Africa and designed posters for tourism, murals and theatre sets, while remaining faithful to his hometown. He was a member of the 'Association des Marseillais de Paris.' along with his colleague Auguste Durand-Rosé. In 1933 Emmanuel Pontremoli, director of the École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts proposed a design project for a school in Rue Saint-Martin, Paris. Several artists were given the chance to compete for this opportunity. Jean Julien impressed and was given the task. Julien taught at the School of Fine Arts in Paris and was also a drawing teacher at the Polytechnic School. Jean Julien died in Sanary-sur-Mer on the 5th of September 1974.

Sylvia Rutkoff (1919-2011) Sr5-1 c.1960s “Crossed Arms” Acrylic on Masonite 36x42 period frame Unsigned Collection acquired from family estate

MODERNIST MOSAIC Size: 35.5 x 43.5 cm (including frame) Oil on board An excellent and striking mid-century modernist style geometric abstract composition thats celebrates form and c...

Signed lower right, 'Marda' (French, 20th century) and inscribed verso 'Street Scene by Marda #4'. A substantial, mid-century oil cityscape showing a view of a rainy Parisian boulev...

A satirical, surreal depiction of a pig at a lunch counter by an unknown artist (20th Century). This scene, full of symbols and satire, portrays the anth...

Golden Harvest Landscape by Georges Bordonave (French contemporary) signed oil painting on canvas, unframed dated 1991 canvas: 20 x 25.5 inches condition: very good provenance: from ...