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Realist Still-life Paintings

REALIST STYLE

Realist art attempts to portray its subject matter without artifice. Similar to naturalism, authentic realist paintings and prints see an integration of true-to-life colors, meticulous detail and linear perspectives for accurate portrayals of the world. 

Work that involves illusionistic techniques of realism dates back to the classical world, such as the deceptive trompe l’oeil used since ancient Greece. Art like this became especially popular in the 17th century when Dutch artists like Evert Collier painted objects that appeared real enough to touch. Realism as an artistic movement, however, usually refers to 19th-century French realist artists such as Honoré Daumier exploring social and political issues in biting lithographic prints, while the likes of Gustave Courbet and Jean-François Millet painting people — particularly the working class — with all their imperfections, navigating everyday urban life. This was a response to the dominant academic art tradition that favored grand paintings of myth and history. 

By the turn of the 20th century, European artists, such as the Pre-Raphaelites, were experimenting with nearly photographic realism in their work, as seen in the attention to every botanical attribute of the flowers surrounding the drowned Ophelia painted by English artist John Everett Millais.

Although abstraction was the guiding style of 20th-century art, the realism trend in American modern art endured in Edward Hopper, Andrew Wyeth and other artists’ depictions of the complexities of the human experience. In the late 1960s, Photorealism emerged with artists like Chuck Close and Richard Estes giving their paintings the precision of a frame of film.

Contemporary artists such as Jordan Casteel, LaToya Ruby Frazier and Aliza Nisenbaum are now using the unvarnished realist approach for honest representations of people and their worlds. Alongside traditional mediums, technology such as virtual reality, artificial intelligence and immersive installations are helping artists create new sensations of realism in art.

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Style: Realist
Painting On Wood Oval Painting On Convex Canvas Gilt wood Framed Flowers in Vase
Located in Jacksonville, FL
A lush bouquet of pastel-hued flowers bursts from its vase, cascading gracefully over the edges in a stunning display of natural beauty. Delicate petals in soft pinks, blues, and cre...
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20th Century Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

"Beginnings" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Robin Cole's (Us based) "Beginnings" is an oil painting that depicts a window partially blocked with a white curtain, with the contending light and shadows making patterns on its for...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Panel, Linen

Vintage Original Oil Painting on Canvas Still Life, Framed, Signed
Located in Palm Coast, FL
Up for sale is a vintage original oil painting on canvas depicting Still Life Composition with fruits, yellow bottle and kettle. Overall and impressive-looking medium size paintin...
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20th Century Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Floral Arrangement in Porcelain Vase - French 19thC art flower oil painting
Located in London, GB
This superb Victorian oil painting is by French artist Jules Etienne Carot. Painted in 1884 it is a mixed floral of mainly white flowers, including lilac and roses, which stand out b...
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1880s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Large acrylic still life "fruit plate"
Located in Oslo, NO
"When working on a still life, I start with preparing a complex textured canvas." said Anait Vardanyan about this artwork. "In this case, the objects of the still life are inscribed ...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Cup with Strawberries - Oil on Canvas by Zhang Wei Guang (Mirror) - 2000
Located in Roma, IT
Original oil on canvas realized by Zhang Wei Guang in the early 2000s. Includes a contemporary black frame 38x48,5 cm. Excellent conditions. Zhang Wei Guang, also called ‘mirror' ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

"Striped Tulip" (2024) By Fred Wessel, Egg Tempera on Gold Leaf Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Fred Wessel's "Striped Tulip" is a stunning egg tempera painting on gold leaf with garnet cabochons. Created in 2024, this piece features a freshly bloomed red and white striped tuli...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Cup of coffee and tangerine
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Cup of coffee and tangerine” is a celebration of the beauty that can be found in the simplest of things. The style of the painting is inspired by the Holland masters of the 17th cen...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Coffee cup on pink tablecloth
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Coffee cup on pink tablecloth" is a painting that pays homage to the natural beauty and timeless elegance of things around us in everyday life. Pai...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Still Life with Fruits
By Reginald Bathurst Birch
Located in Hillsborough, NC
Early 20th century Still Life with Fruits is by Reginald Bathurst Birch (1856-1943). Birch is best known as the famous illustrator of Frances Hodgeson Burnett's book 'Little Lord...
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1910s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

River Cottage Series (Large), Dylan Lloyd, Original Floral Painting, Affordable
Located in Deddington, GB
River Cottage Series (Large) by Dylan Lloyd [2021] original Oil paint on board Image size: H:40 cm x W:40 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:50 cm x W:4...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Board

Three Pears
By Thomas Prentiss
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an outstanding original oil painting by American artist Thomas Prentiss b.1920. Three Pears, is painted in the hyper realistic trompe l'oeil style, viewing this painting ...
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1950s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Narcissus, paper, watercolor, 48x47 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Dzidra Bauma (1930) Dzidra Bauma works in watercolor technique. She paint figural compositions, portraits, landscapes, flowers and still life. She is one of the most productive wate...
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1990s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Paper, Pastel, Watercolor

Reflections Egg Tempera Realism American Artist 8.5" x 12.5"
Located in Houston, TX
Reflections Egg Tempera Realism Framed 8.5" x 12.5" Reflections Egg Tempera Realism Framed 8.5" x 12.5" is painted with egg tempera by realist painter Mark Thompson . Eg...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Egg Tempera, Panel

Red Spirals, colorful, superrealism, photorealism
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Painted directly from live observation, Doug Newton’s hyper-real paintings explore translucency, reflections and luminosity, and dazzle the viewer with all the ways light can transfo...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Daisies in a Jug, Early 20th Century Realist Floral Still-Life by Claude Buck
Located in Soquel, CA
Daisies in a Jug, Early 20th Century Realist Floral Still-Life by Claude Buck 1929 Excellent oil on canvas still life entitled "Daisies and Jug" by Claude Buck (American, 1890-1974)...
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1920s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Still Life Photorealist Oil Painting by Andras Gombar
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Andras Gombar, French (1946 - ) Title: Still Life 1 Year: circa 1965 Medium: Oil on Canvas mounted to Wood, signed Size: 20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 60.96 cm)
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1960s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Oil

"Still Life with Fruit" - Large Contemporary Framed Painting
By Clinton Hobart
Located in New Orleans, LA
Clinton Hobart paints in a painstaking Renaissance style, and you can see his breathtaking skill clearly in this still life. I bought six paintings similar to this from him in one ba...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Pocket Dragonfruit by Dani Humberstone, Contemporary oil painting, original art
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Dragon Fruit [2022] original and hand signed by the artist Oil paint on canvas Image size: H:17 cm x W:15 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:7 cm x W:5 cm x D:2cm Frame Siz...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Breakfast
Located in Zofingen, AG
This work evokes the past, both in technique and in subject. I love the way the objects are reflected on the silver plate and the subtle warm and cool color throughout. Contemporary ...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

"Geranium" Original Oil and Acrylic Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Conrado López's "Geranium," a 2023 artwork, is a vivid representation of the artist's skill with acrylic and oil on canvas, spanning 65 x 46 cm (25.59 x 18.11 inches). This original,...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

White peonies
Located in Zofingen, AG
The contrast of the white against the dark background and subtle light on peonies attracted me together with the focus on color harmony. The style of the painting is inspired by the ...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

''Red Chillies” Contemporary Fine Realist Still-Life Painting of Red Chillies
Located in Utrecht, NL
During his successful career as a goldsmith the desire to paint grew on Dutch artist René Smoorenburg (1954). The attention to detail, which was of great importance in his work as a ...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Cyclamens
Located in Zofingen, AG
Cyclamens picked in my garden set in a transparent vase. The various shades of pink and the choice of details made it possible to convey the beauty of these flowers. My intention was...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Jenni's Lily" (2021) By Fred Wessel, Egg Tempera on Gold Leaf Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Fred Wessel's "Dahlia Icon" is a stunning egg tempera painting on gold leaf with coral cabochons. Created in 2021, this piece features a freshly bloomed stem of a white lily flower, ...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Oranges in a blue bowl - original realism still life acrylic painting art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. “Oranges in a blue Bowl” by Laura Critchlow is an exquisite st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

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Acrylic, Board

Floral Still Life of Pink Roses
Located in Storrs, CT
Floral still life of pink roses in a red vase with two figures, set against a dark background. Oil on canvas measures 15 3/4 x 11 7/8; frame dimensions measure 20 1/2 x 16 1/2 x 2 3/...
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1950s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

"Persimmons" still-life oil on copper, diospyros fruit on branch, orange & white
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Persimmons" is a realist still life painted with a neutral toned palette. Painted with Oil on Copper. The painting shows two branches with fruit and subtle red-orange and green leav...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

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Copper

Rose & Thorns 3, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
The painting features three roses in different stages of growth, from bud to full bloom. Their delicate colors and realistic detail capture their natural beau...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Pocket White Anemone 5 c, Original Painting, Realist, Autumnal art
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket White Anemone 5 c is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to baroque st...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Still Life with Fruit in Basket - Vintage Oil in Ornate Frame by British Artist
By Roy Hodrien
Located in Preston, GB
Still Life with Fruit in Basket - Vintage Oil in Ornate Frame by British Artist Art measures 12 x 10 inches Frame measures 18.5 x 16.5 inches Roy Hodrien, born in Lancashire in M...
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1980s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Paint, Oil, Board

Kate Verrion, Two Peeled Oranges, Affordable Art, Original Still Life Painting
Located in Deddington, GB
Two Peeled Oranges [2020] Original Still Life Oil Paint on Board Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:15 cm x W:20 cm x D:2.5cm Framed Size: H:21 cm x W:26 cm x D:5.5cm Sold Framed Plea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Board

Orange Juice with Fruit Bowl, Modern Still Life on Earth Tones, Realist, Banana
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Orange Juice with Fruit Bowl" is a contemporary still-life painting portraying a vibrant purple bowl brimming with ripe oranges taking center stage against a minimalistic slate gray...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor

Almazan Realistic Still Life pastel Painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Almazan Realistic Still Life Acrylic Painting virtual frame MIQUEL was an artist focused on the art of realism. His structured works on his great mastery of drawing, are romantic an...
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Late 20th Century Realist Still-life Paintings

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Paper, Pastel

Antique American Modernist Framed Large Calla Lily Flower Still Life Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive early American modernist large flower still life oil painting. Framed. Oil on board. Image size, 35H by 23L.
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1930s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Our Yellow Orchid" (2020) By Fred Wessel, Egg Tempera Painting on Gold Leaf
Located in Denver, CO
Fred Wessel's "Our Yellow Orchid" is a stunning egg tempera painting on gold leaf. Created in 2020, this piece features a beautiful branch of yellow Orchids, among its leaves, juxtap...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Peonies and Star Gaze Lilies
Located in Pasadena, CA
Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artis FRAMED: 27.75" x 14" x 2" Artist Statement “I enjoy portraying the natural character of birds, while placing them in unusual settings. In this painting, the South American Blue-Grey Tanagers, whose natural habitat lies east of the Andes, are seen here playfully perched. One is atop the frame looking inward, another sits on the stems of an arrangement of pink peonies and star gaze lilies, and the third is resting on a pair of figs. They are not in a cage, but freely flying about, although set in a niche as precious objets d’arts. The composition of the trio of birds allows the viewer to see the scene from every angle, and the complementary pink and blue colors make the overall subject pleasing and tender.” —Mary Kay West...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Panel

On the table, Original Realist Still-life Oil painting by Irina Trushkova
Located in Zofingen, AG
The picture is painted on a quality 100% linen canvas with an oil color of high quality. The painting technique is many-layer. "I love the way the silver and glass objects are reflec...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Unknown (still life with fan)
Located in Columbia, MO
UNKNOWN (still life with fan) Unknown Oil on canvas Framed: 35.5 x 23.5 inches
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19th Century Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Large Realist STILL LIFE AT NIGHT Oil Painting by English painter Michael Exall
Located in Cirencester, GB
Artist: Michael Exall (1950-1996) British Title: "Still Life Of Fruit Stand In The Window At Night" Medium: oil on board Size: 102cm x 74cm inc frame Condition: very good Notes: Pai...
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Late 20th Century Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Apples with Copper Jug - original realism still life fruit painting art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. “Apples with Copper Jug ” by Laura Critchlow is a stunning sti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

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Acrylic, Board

A Kettle's Muse, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
This painting was created with oil paints on a 11"x14" stretched linen canvas and showcases the charm and warmth of a kitchen in Hilton Head Island. The addition of the my reflection...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

"Pear Wrapped in Plastic" Oil Painting by Kelly Birkenruth
Located in Denver, CO
Kelly Birkenruth's "Pear Wrapped in Plastic" (2023) is an original oil painting on panel, measuring 5 x 5 x 1 inches. This exquisite still life features a pear enveloped in a delicate plastic sheet, highlighting Birkenruth's exceptional attention to detail and mastery of light and texture. The vibrant green of the pear contrasts beautifully with the translucent plastic, creating a striking composition that emphasizes the realism and intricacy of the piece. The painting is framed, with overall dimensions of 7 x 7 inches, enhancing its presentation. Known for her ability to transform everyday objects into compelling works of art, Birkenruth’s "Pear Wrapped in Plastic" is a unique and engaging addition to any collection. About the artist: Kelly Birkenruth’s captivating paintings are in the style of contemporary realism while staying firmly grounded in the tradition of the Old Masters. She is able to pull the viewer into her paintings by interweaving emotion with a humanistic quality through her supreme handling of light. Through her portraits and still lifes she is able to evoke sensitivity and empathy, which in turn allows her to create images which transcend mere representation to capture the true essence of her subject. Kelly’s arresting compositions, draftsmanship, use of color and observation of detail allow her to create paintings with a timeless quality. After earning her degree from Pennsylvania State University, Kelly moved...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Panel

"Oranges and China Frog" (2018) By Linda Tracey Brandon, Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Linda Tracey Brandon's (US based) "Oranges and China Frog" is an oil painting that depicts seven Oranges sitting on a white tablecloth with a gree...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Mid Century Crystal and Glass Still Life
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous midcentury painting of crystal decanter and clear glass vessels against a vivid orange backdrop by Donald Werden (American, b. 1921). Signed and...
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1960s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Still life with lemon and pomegranate
Located in Zofingen, AG
The fruit on the table is a gliding light on the texture of a lemon, and a peeled peel, translucent and twisted in a spiral. Broken pomegranate with many grains, like a man in a big ...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Wood, Oil

Anticipation by Ginny Williams Still Life Northern Cardinal Oil Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
In Anticipation, acclaimed artist Ginny Williams captures the quiet beauty and powerful symbolism of the Northern Cardinal—a bird often associated with hope, renewal, and spiritual p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

"Sweet & Sour, Bone & Flesh" (2023) By Destiny Bowman, Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Sweet & Sour, Bone & Flesh" (2023) by Destiny Bowman is an original, handmade oil painting on wood panel that depicts a still-life featuring animal skulls, plants, fruit, and a dise...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Still life with vegetables. 1973. Oil on cardboard and canvas, 35x55 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Still life with vegetables. 1973. Oil on cardboard, on canvas, 35x55 cm
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1970s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Cardboard, Canvas

Daisies in a Jug, Early 20th Century Realist Floral Still-Life by Claude Buck
Located in Soquel, CA
Daisies in a Jug, Early 20th Century Realist Floral Still-Life by Claude Buck 1929 Excellent oil on canvas still life entitled "Daisies and Jug" by Claude Buck (American, 1890-1974)...
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1920s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Contemporary still life, red apples and water glass. Exquisite oil on board
Located in Milan, IT
The exquisite still life can be paired with another still life with peaches (symbolising spring and autumn) also published on 1stdibs. Gianluca Corona expresses the values of the m...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

What the rose tell me
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Roses" is a painting that pays homage to the natural beauty and timeless elegance of this luxurious flower. Painted with great precision and a keen eye for detail, this work exudes ...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Chocolate Choices, " Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Kelly Birkenruth's oil painting "Chocolate Choices" depicts a chocolate cupcake with whipped cream and a cherry on top, a small chocolate cake, a chocolate eclair, Hershey Kisses, M&Ms, and chocolate footballs. About the artist: Kelly Birkenruth’s captivating paintings are in the style of contemporary realism while staying firmly grounded in the tradition of the Old Masters. She is able to pull the viewer into her paintings by interweaving emotion with a humanistic quality through her supreme handling of light. Through her portraits and still lifes she is able to evoke sensitivity and empathy, which in turn allows her to create images which transcend mere representation to capture the true essence of her subject. Kelly’s arresting compositions, draftsmanship, use of color and observation of detail allow her to create paintings with a timeless quality. After earning her degree from Pennsylvania State University, Kelly moved to southern California where she began a career as a fashion model. Her agency soon sent her abroad to Paris and Tokyo, where she spent the next several years modeling. When she wasn’t walking the runway, she spent endless hours in the great museums of the world, closely observing and studying the works of the Old Masters. “My time abroad, particularly in Paris, opened my eyes to the vast beauty and power of a great painting. After that I knew I wanted to dedicate my life to the pursuit of Fine Art” said Birkenruth. After returning to the States, Kelly studied at Otis College of Art in Los Angeles, CA. She then continued her studies through workshops and private study with renowned artists such as Daniel Sprick, Steven Assael and Jesus Emmanuel Villarreal. In the spring of 2019 Kelly...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

"Bird's Nest, 2 Eggs" by Thane Gorek, Original, Mixed Media Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Thane Gorek's (US based) "Bird's Nest, 2 Eggs" is an original, handmade mixed media painting that depicts two baby blue eggs tucked in together in a bird's nest of twigs that resides...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Mixed Media, Board

Ornamental Poppies - original realism still life painting contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
A striking fusion of delicacy and opulence, Ornamental Poppies and Passion Fruits presents a mesmerizing balance between floral elegance and nature’s lush abundance. At the heart of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Berry's Bay (20.11.18) - Large Original Maritime Boat Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original coastal painting by Sally West features textured impasto boats floating in a serene blue harbor, making it a perfect choice for collectors seeking contemporary seascape art with nautical charm. Using her signature palette knife technique, West captures the peaceful rhythm of boats bobbing on still waters with thick, expressive strokes and a soft, sunlit palette. The composition evokes a sense of quiet leisure and breezy summer afternoons, offering a tranquil escape through layered oil textures and minimalistic detail. What makes Sally West’s original oil paintings so recognizable is the combination of texture, abstraction, and calming colors. The movement of her paint strokes on canvas is reminiscent of a light breeze or waves. Each painting is completed in one day, with the date present in the title. West's textural pieces take at least eight weeks to completely dry. Once dry, the thick paint takes on an almost sculptural effect. Overall, West’s color palette is uniquely her own, conveying a very specific feeling of comfort associated with familiarity and softness. This large, one-of-a-kind 39-inch high by 59-inch wide artwork is painted with thick, textural oil paint on canvas. It is wired and ready to hang. It is signed by the artist on the front lower right corner as well as the back. The sides of this artwork are painted, and it is ready to hang. Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable Continental U.S. and worldwide shipping are available. A certificate of authenticity issued by Artplex Gallery is included. Sally West was born in West Wyalong, Central New South Wales. West grew up on a farm and, as a teenager, moved to Eastern Sydney for school. Throughout her life, she has traveled through and lived in both Europe and South East Asia to gain inspiration for her artwork. Although her international journeys have influenced her style, the subjects of her paintings are very close to home. The subjects of all of her paintings exist in an infinite timeline inspired by her location in Eastern Australia. Since West’s first breakthrough solo exhibition in New York in 2011, her artworks have become highly sought after internationally. She has won and placed as a finalist in numerous worldwide art competitions and juried exhibitions throughout her career. Her artworks are exhibited in influential galleries across Australia and the USA and are included in significant art collections around the globe. Artplex Gallery has been representing and exhibiting Sally West's original artworks since 2019. Artspace Warehouse, a partner gallery of Artplex Gallery, has been a 1stdibs partner since 2014 with consistently excellent reviews from clients worldwide. The gallery exhibits a large selection of original artworks from established and emerging international artists with diverse backgrounds at high standards. Artspace Warehouse and Artplex Gallery are known to provide accurate descriptions, images, reliable services, communication, and delivery. The gallery's commitment to customer satisfaction means that clients can invest in art with confidence, knowing they have a reputable and established art gallery backing their acquisition. Artplex Gallery prioritizes our clients' peace of mind by ensuring a seamless and worry-free art-buying experience. REPRESENTATION Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, USA SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS 2021 Breeze, KAB Gallery, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Terrigal Sally West, Jag Gallery, Key West, Florida, USA 2020 PINK, KAB Gallery, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Terrigal 2019 Spring Colours – Sydney, Fellia Melas Gallery, Woollahra, Sydney Lizzie Beach, KAB Gallery, Terrigal 2018 Sally West, Art Images Gallery, Adelaide All Sorts, Fellia Melas Gallery, Woollahra, Sydney 2017 Surf & Snow, KAB Gallery, Crowne Plaza, Terrigal Figurative Focus, KAB Gallery, Crowne Plaza, Terrigal Around Town, Traffic Jam Galleries, Netural Bay 2016 Spring Sydney, Fellia Melas Gallery, Woollahra, Sydney Sally West, KAB Gallery, Crowne Plaza, Terrigal 2015 Sally West Plein...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Diptych of Pocket Yellowy Orange Clementine and Very Shiny Very Red Apple
Located in Deddington, GB
Very Shiny Very Red Apple is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her series of realistic oil paintings of fruit with a nod to baroque still life painting. The pa...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

What Lies Beneath, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist John Jaster presents a solitary crimson waterlily surrounded by a thick carpet of lush green leaves. "The frog patiently si...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

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Acrylic

Pocket Bluer Blackbird's Egg 1 (c), Original Painting, Still Life, Egg Art
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Bluer Blackbird's Egg 1(c) is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to b...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Modesty" (2016) By Fred Wessel, Egg Tempera Painting on Gold Leaf
Located in Denver, CO
Fred Wessel's "Modesty" is a stunning egg tempera painting on gold leaf. Created in 2016, this piece depicts a young woman in a simple patterned gown, looking down and embracing hers...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Pocket Gooseberry (Hairy) 2, Orig. Oil Painting, Still Life, Gooseberry, Frui
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Green Gooseberry (Hairy) 2 is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to b...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

China Cup w/Pitcher Egg Tempera Realism Strawberries Marbles Framed 10.5X9.75"
Located in Houston, TX
China Cup with Pitcher Egg Tempera Realism Strawberries Marbles Framed by realist painter Mark Thompson is 10.5" x 9.75" Notice the figure of the art...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Egg Tempera, Panel

Oil on Wood Still Life with Flowers, Gilt Wood Frame, Oval with Convex
Located in Jacksonville, FL
A lush bouquet of pastel-hued flowers bursts from its vase, cascading gracefully over the edges in a stunning display of natural beauty. Delicate petals in soft pinks, blues, and cre...
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20th Century Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Joie de Vivre by Ginny Williams Europeany Goldfinch Oil Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
A celebration of charm and cultural richness, Joie de Vivre by Ginny Williams brings together objects of beauty and a striking European Goldfinch, perched with poise and personality. Painted in oil on a 16 x 16-inch panel, this still life exudes warmth, elegance, and a touch of whimsy. The bird’s vivid red face, golden wing bars, and black markings are hallmarks of the beloved goldfinch—often associated with vitality, joy, and spiritual endurance in European art history. With its palette of soft neutrals, classic chinoiserie blue-and-white ceramics, and a bold red, white, and blue fan motif, Joie de Vivre feels both traditional and refreshingly modern. The title, meaning “joy of living,” perfectly encapsulates the mood: uplifting, timeless, and thoughtfully composed. Ideal for collectors of symbolic still life, bird lovers, or designers seeking a small yet story-rich piece, this original painting adds layers of narrative and charm to any space. Offered by Huff Harrington, Joie de Vivre is a radiant moment of visual poetry. We were immediately drawn to the thoughtfully painted work, the clever titles and the rich, deep hues. And when we got to know the artist, we were equally charmed by her delightful wit, her sensibilities as an artist, her depth of knowledge and her modesty. This one’s got it all and we are honored to represent her. GC Williams has a BA in art history and began her artistic career as a self-taught artist. She subsequently studied at several classical ateliers including 4 years at the Academy of Realist Art, Boston. Influenced heavily by her studies of and love for the art of the northern European Renaissance, she creates still life paintings that employ chiaroscuro and symbolism to point beyond themselves to more enduring truths. Just as the still life masters of long ago used everyday objects to convey timeless messages pertinent to the culture of the day, Williams’ works often have underlying symbolism in the placement and combination of objects she chooses to paint. With tight renderings and playfulness she attempts to draw the viewer beyond an initial appreciation of a pretty picture into a deeper engagement and understanding of the language of the still life. Ginny Williams painting European Goldfinch art red and yellow bird painting...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

“Peignoir” Contemporary Fine Realist Still-Life Painting of a Peignoir, Pink
Located in Utrecht, NL
During his successful career as a goldsmith the desire to paint grew on Dutch artist René Smoorenburg (1954). The attention to detail, which was of great importance in his work as a ...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Two Peeled Oranges, Original painting, Still Life, Affordable Art, Fruit, Food
Located in Deddington, GB
Two Peeled Oranges is an original oil painting by Kate Verrion. Kate’s photographic style gives her work an intricacy rarely found. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Two Peeled Oranges by Ka...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Board, Paper, Mixed Media

"Glass with Red and Purple Anemone, " Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Please note: This painting will ship from the artists' studio in the Netherlands. Yvonne Melchers' "Glass with Red and Purple Anemone" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts two fully blossomed red and purple anemones that compliment their green leaves in a glass vase with a plain white background. Artist Yvonne Melchers showcases her mastery of light and form in her sumptuously detailed paintings of subjects both intimate and universal. Whether painting a scene from her beloved North Sea Shore, the portrait of a strong but vulnerable young man dressed for the historical Siena Palio round, or the rumpled sheets and textures of a Venice hotel room, Melchers infuses each with a glow that speaks of the real and the ethereal. Precise technical skills join a rich historical palette and striking compositions in paintings that leave an indelible impression. (2019, Alessandro Tomassetti...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Vintage Oil painting on board Listed Belorussian Artist Korobushkin (1932-2015)
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This is a rare original signed oil painting on board by Famous Belorussian Artist E.G. Korobushkin, depicting a Still Life composition - a vase with fruit and a cup of tea on a table...
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1990s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

The Mexican Hat
Located in Pasadena, CA
Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Description Solliday creates an homage to Old California ranchero life, the Hacienda, and its Mexican roots. The fiesta colors of red, yellow, turquoise and orange bring to mind a celebration of western heritage and culture. The subject focuses on the traditions of farming, weaving, pottery, and craftsmanship—skillfully portrayed in the handling of textures ranging from smooth peppers to a woven wool blanket...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Triptych of Pocket Striped Bellona Tulip, Veronique Tulip and Upstar Tulip
Located in Deddington, GB
3 Original paintings. Pocket Striped Bellona Tulip is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to baroque still life painting. The paintings are set in a black wood layered frame...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Pocket Cabbage and Pocket Peas In A Pod Diptych, Original Painting, Veggies
Located in Deddington, GB
This is a diptych of Pocket Cabbage and Pocket Peas In A Pod. Please note that the sizes are different Pocket Cabbage is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of he...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

British Still life Flowers and Fruit Signed Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Still Life Flowers and Fruit, Signed Oil Painting Signed by British artist 'Arthur Pass' C.1993 signed, oil painting on board framed Painting framed H24.5 x W21 inches Elegant stil...
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Late 20th Century Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Hans Zatzka Floral Still Life Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
Hanz Zatzka (Austrian, 1859-1945) Still life of a vase of flowers and bugs Oil on canvas Signed lower middle  Canvas: 30" h x 24.75" w Framed: 35.25" h x 30.5" w.
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19th Century Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Realist still-life paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Realist still-life paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add still-life paintings created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, purple, green, orange and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Olga Antonova, Susan Jane Belton, Douglas Newton, and Claudine Picard. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Oil Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Realist still-life paintings, so small editions measuring 2 inches across are also available. Prices for still-life paintings made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $167 and tops out at $150,000, while the average work sells for $2,649.

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