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1950's Mid-Century Abstract Expressionist painting
1950's Mid-Century Abstract Expressionist painting

1950's Mid-Century Abstract Expressionist painting

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Stunning abstract expressionist painting, ca. 1955. Oil on Canvas, measuring 36 x 40 inches. Some

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1950'S FRENCH EXPRESSIONIST CUBIST ABSTRACT OIL PAINTING - AUTUMN COLORS
1950'S FRENCH EXPRESSIONIST CUBIST ABSTRACT OIL PAINTING - AUTUMN COLORS

1950'S FRENCH EXPRESSIONIST CUBIST ABSTRACT OIL PAINTING - AUTUMN COLORS

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: French School, mid 20th century Title: Cubist abstract Medium: oil painting on

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Abstract Composition -  Painting - 1950s
Abstract Composition -  Painting - 1950s

Abstract Composition - Painting - 1950s, 1950s

$1,440

H 21.66 in W 25.79 in D 0.04 in

Abstract Composition - Painting - 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

century. Oil on hardboard. Arrangement of abstract shapes, numbers and cyrillic letters. Signed on the

Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Abstract Landscape - Oil by Mario Asnago - 1950s
Abstract Landscape - Oil by Mario Asnago - 1950s

Abstract Landscape - Oil by Mario Asnago - 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

international level until 1950s/60s. He developed his interest for painting between 1950s and 1960s.

Category

1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Untitled, " 1950s Modern Abstract Painting
"Untitled, " 1950s Modern Abstract Painting

"Untitled, " 1950s Modern Abstract Painting

By Stanley Bate

Located in Westport, CT

Thisoil painting on masonite board, "Untitled," by Modernist Stanley Bate was created circa 1950

Category

1950s Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

1950’s French Expressionist Oil Dusk Landscape House & Bare Trees
1950’s French Expressionist Oil Dusk Landscape House & Bare Trees

1950’s French Expressionist Oil Dusk Landscape House & Bare Trees

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The House amongst Trees French Expressionist painter, mid 20th century oil painting on canvas

Category

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1950s Oil On Board Painting – Industrial Constructivist Factory Scene
1950s Oil On Board Painting – Industrial Constructivist Factory Scene

1950s Oil On Board Painting – Industrial Constructivist Factory Scene

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

1950s Oil on Board – Industrial Constructivist Factory Scene mid-century oil painting on board

Category

1950s Constructivist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Vintage Surreal Oil Painting on Canvas c.1940s to 1950s.
Vintage Surreal Oil Painting on Canvas c.1940s to 1950s.

Vintage Surreal Oil Painting on Canvas c.1940s to 1950s.

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage Surreal Oil Painting on Canvas c.1940s to 1950s. Classic Surrealism brought to life on

Category

Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Organic Abstract in Oil, Late 1950s
Organic Abstract in Oil, Late 1950s

Organic Abstract in Oil, Late 1950s

By Michael L. Mason

Located in San Francisco, CA

This late 1950s oil on canvas abstract in green and yellow is by Chicago painter and printmaker

Category

1950s American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Summer, 1950s/60s

Theobald SchmögnerSummer, 1950s/60s

Unavailable

H 14.57 in W 15.36 in D 1.58 in

Summer, 1950s/60s

By Theobald Schmögner

Located in Vienna, AT

international, progressive trends in art soon led him to abstract paintings in relationship with Amédée

Category

20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil

The tree, 1950s
The tree, 1950s

Lydia von SpallartThe tree, 1950s

Unavailable

H 25.99 in W 27.17 in D 1.97 in

The tree, 1950s

By Lydia von Spallart

Located in Vienna, AT

in Berlin. In 1937, the National Socialist regime banned her from painting and she fled to

Category

20th Century Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Washington 1950's
Washington 1950's

Washington 1950's

By Ann Ayvaliotis

Located in Greenwich, CT

Anne Ayvaliotis was a later-generation Abstract Expressionist, her work developing more along the

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1950s "King" Oil Painting NYC Artist Brooklyn Museum
1950s "King" Oil Painting NYC Artist Brooklyn Museum

1950s "King" Oil Painting NYC Artist Brooklyn Museum

By Sylvia Rutkoff

Located in New York, NY

Sylvia Rutkoff (1919-2011) King Oil paint on canvas 30x42 unframed Unsigned Collection

Category

1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid Century Modern Abstract Cityscape by Garcia c.1950s
Mid Century Modern Abstract Cityscape by Garcia c.1950s

Mid Century Modern Abstract Cityscape by Garcia c.1950s

Located in San Francisco, CA

Mid Century Modern Abstract Cityscape by Garcia c.1950s Original oil on masonite. The painting

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

1950s "Study for Abstract #4" Mid Century Abstract Painting
1950s "Study for Abstract #4" Mid Century Abstract Painting

1950s "Study for Abstract #4" Mid Century Abstract Painting

By Donald Stacy

Located in Arp, TX

Donald Stacy "Study for Abstract #4" c.1950s Ink & Gouache on paper 11.25" x 19.5" unframed $800

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Gouache, Oil Pastel

Abstract Expressionist Painting No. 7 Mutation
Abstract Expressionist Painting No. 7 Mutation

Abstract Expressionist Painting No. 7 Mutation

By Bill Parker

Located in Surfside, FL

Bill Parker (American/Texas, b.1922) 1950's Abstract Oil Painting Mid-Century Abstract Composition

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Huge 1950's French Cubist Abstract Composition Oil Painting on Canvas
Huge 1950's French Cubist Abstract Composition Oil Painting on Canvas

Huge 1950's French Cubist Abstract Composition Oil Painting on Canvas

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: French School, mid 20th century Title: Cubist Abstract Composition Medium: oil

Category

Mid-20th Century Cubist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1950’s French Surrealist Signed Oil Painting
1950’s French Surrealist Signed Oil Painting

1950’s French Surrealist Signed Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Tristan Fabris 1953, French Surrealist artist Abstract Surrealist Figurative study oil on canvas

Category

1960s Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage Abstract Oil Painting by Erle Loran c.1950s
Vintage Abstract Oil Painting by Erle Loran c.1950s

Vintage Abstract Oil Painting by Erle Loran c.1950s

By Erle Loran

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage Abstract Oil Painting by Erle Loran c.1950s Original oil on canvas Canvas dimensions 20

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1950s "White Hills" Abstract Landscape Painting
1950s "White Hills" Abstract Landscape Painting

1950s "White Hills" Abstract Landscape Painting

Located in Arp, TX

Artist Unknown "White Hills" c. 1950s Oil on canvas 37"x30" Unsigned - Made in Belgium stamp on

Category

1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid Century Modern Abstract Oil Painting by Russell C.1950s
Mid Century Modern Abstract Oil Painting by Russell C.1950s

Mid Century Modern Abstract Oil Painting by Russell C.1950s

Located in San Francisco, CA

Mid Century Modern Bold Geometric Abstract Oil Painting by Russell C.1950s Original oil on canvas

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid Century Modern "Reflections" Oil 1950s
Mid Century Modern "Reflections" Oil 1950s

Mid Century Modern "Reflections" Oil 1950s

Located in Soquel, CA

Mid Century Modern "Reflections" Oil 1950s Early morning abstract landscape with birds and

Category

1960s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

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Located in Pemberton, NJ

Exciting Gino Hollander style abstract oil painting. This painting is not signed but we believe it to be by the artist.

Category

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Materials

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Large 1970s Modern Sailing in Sunshine, Colorful Vintage, Abstract
Large 1970s Modern Sailing in Sunshine, Colorful Vintage, Abstract

Large 1970s Modern Sailing in Sunshine, Colorful Vintage, Abstract

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

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

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pablo Picasso, "Tête de Femme", original linoleum cut, hand signed
Pablo Picasso, "Tête de Femme", original linoleum cut, hand signed

Pablo Picasso, "Tête de Femme", original linoleum cut, hand signed

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Chatsworth, CA

This piece is an original linoleum cut in color by Pablo Picasso, 1962. It is hand signed and numbered 40/50 from the edition of 50; there were also 35 artist's proofs. This piece is...

Category

1960s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

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Large 1960's French Cubist Oil Painting on Canvas Amazing Shapes & Colors
Large 1960's French Cubist Oil Painting on Canvas Amazing Shapes & Colors

Large 1960's French Cubist Oil Painting on Canvas Amazing Shapes & Colors

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Cubist Composition French School, circa 1960's period oil on canvas, unframed painting: 21 x 29 inches provenance: private collection, Paris condition: very good and sound condition

Category

Mid-20th Century Cubist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Four Sailboats, Cubist Oil Painting by Miriam Bromberg
Four Sailboats, Cubist Oil Painting by Miriam Bromberg

Four Sailboats, Cubist Oil Painting by Miriam Bromberg

By Miriam Bromberg

Located in Long Island City, NY

Four Sailboats Miriam Bromberg Date: circa 1965 Oil on Canvas, signed lower right Size: 18 x 36 in. (45.72 x 91.44 cm) Frame Size: 24 x 41.5 inches

Category

1960s Cubist Paintings

Materials

Oil

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1950s Abstract Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of 1950s abstract oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. Finding the ideal Abstract, Modern or Post-Impressionist examples of these works for your living room, whether you’re looking for small- or large-size pieces, is no easy task — start by shopping our selection today. 1950s abstract oil paintings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes brown, gray, black, blue and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Harriet Holden Nash, Irene Zevon, Stanley Bate, Sylvia Rutkoff and Charles Ragland Bunnell are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Large 1950s abstract oil paintings can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while the smaller iterations available — each spanning 0.1 inches in width — may make for a better choice for a more modest living area.

How Much are 1950s Abstract Oil Paintings?

The average selling price for 1950s abstract oil paintings we offer is $2,888, while they’re typically $325 on the low end and $330,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Abstract-paintings for You

Bring audacious experiments with color and textures to your living room, dining room or home office. Abstract paintings, large or small, will stand out in your space, encouraging conversation and introducing a museum-like atmosphere that’s welcoming and conducive to creating memorable gatherings.

Abstract art has origins in 19th-century Europe, but it came into its own as a significant movement during the 20th century. Early practitioners of abstraction included Wassily Kandinsky, although painters were exploring nonfigurative art prior to the influential Russian artist’s efforts, which were inspired by music and religion. Abstract painters endeavored to create works that didn’t focus on the outside world’s conventional subjects, and even when artists depicted realistic subjects, they worked in an abstract mode to do so.

In 1940s-era New York City, a group of painters working in the abstract mode created radical work that looked to European avant-garde artists as well as to the art of ancient cultures, prioritizing improvisation, immediacy and direct personal expression. While they were never formally affiliated with one another, we know them today as Abstract Expressionists.

The male contingent of the Abstract Expressionists, which includes Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning and Robert Motherwell, is frequently cited in discussing leading figures of this internationally influential postwar art movement. However, the women of Abstract Expressionism, such as Helen Frankenthaler, Lee Krasner, Joan Mitchell and others, were equally involved in the art world of the time. Sexism, family obligations and societal pressures contributed to a long history of their being overlooked, but the female Abstract Expressionists experimented vigorously, developed their own style and produced significant bodies of work.

Draw your guests into abstract oil paintings across different eras and countries of origin. On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive range of abstract paintings along with a guide on how to arrange your wonderful new wall art.

If you’re working with a small living space, a colorful, oversize work can create depth in a given room, but there isn’t any need to overwhelm your interior with a sprawling pièce de résistance. Colorful abstractions of any size can pop against a white wall in your living room, but if you’re working with a colored backdrop, you may wish to stick to colors that complement the decor that is already in the space. Alternatively, let your painting make a statement on its own, regardless of its surroundings, or group it, gallery-style, with other works.