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F Brown Mid-century painting of colorful figure
Located in San Francisco, CA
F Brown Mid-century painting of colorful figure '69 Oil on canvas 8 x 10 unframed, 9.25 x 11.25
Category

1960s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1950s "Slit" Mid Century Painting Bay Area Artist
Located in Arp, TX
Francisco art community after World War II. Challenging accepted modes of painting, Abstract Expressionists
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

"Tighties" 1950's Gouache Male Nude Mid Century Painting
By Jerry Opper
Located in Arp, TX
. Ruth was the daughter of Bauhaus artist, Gustav Friedmann. Done in the style of the Bay Area Figurative
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

British mid century painting of children playing in a winter playground
By Jane Taylor
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Jane Taylor (British, fl. 1948 – 1974) Winter games Body colour on paper Signed ‘Jane Taylor’ (lower right) 12.5/8 x 21.1/2 in. (32 x 55 cm.)
Category

20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper

Dynamic & Colorful Mid-Century Painting by French Artist Michel Patrix
By Michel Patrix
Located in Chicago, IL
A dynamic & colorful Mid-Century painting (ca. 1950) by French Artist Michel Patrix, in purples
Category

1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid Century Painting of Woman in a Yellow Dress Signed Foss
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large Mid Century Modern figurative painting of a woman in a yellow dress leaning on a table with
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Mid-Century Sailboats Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Striking mid-century painting of pair of sailboats by French artist M. Charco, 1961. Signed by
Category

1960s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid-Century Sailboats Painting
Mid-Century Sailboats Painting
H 16 in W 20 in D 0.1 in
Woodland Fancy, Mid-Century Fantastical Figurative Landscape 1969
Located in Soquel, CA
Unique and fantastical mid-century painting of a nude figure standing in front of a fish in the
Category

1960s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Framed Mid 20th Century Oil - A Weathered Coastline
Located in Corsham, GB
A rustic mid century painting showing a vast stretch of rugged coastline with trees and eroded
Category

20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Female Dancer
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Beautiful mid-century painting of a female dancer by J. Steven. Oil on canvas measures 12 x 30
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Female Dancer
Female Dancer
H 39 in W 21 in D 1.5 in
Mexican Market Scene
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Beautiful Mid-century painting depicts what is probably a Mexican of Latin American market scene
Category

1970s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mexican Market Scene
Mexican Market Scene
H 12 in W 18 in D 1 in
Mid-Century Children's Party Scene . Red and Orange, Native American
Located in Miami, FL
Broad areas of bold, flat red, magenta, and pink characterize this mid-century painting by Barbara
Category

1950s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

The Bar - Mid 20th Century Dutch Naif Interior Figurative Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
and highly original painting in very good condition. Artist: Dutch School, mid 20th century Title
Category

1950s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid-Century Oil Painting in Ornate Frame Flamenco Dance Scene in Vibrant Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
condition Description: This captivating mid-century oil painting by the artist brings to life a passionate
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large Mid Century French Expressionist Signed Oil Horse Racing Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Horse Race French expressionist artist, mid 20th century signed oil on artist paper, unframed
Category

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Lunch in the Square - Large Mid 20th Century French Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful large mid 20th century French impressionist oil on canvas depicting people having lunch
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

French Still Life with Teapot Bottle and Cup in Earthy Blue Tones
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
ceramics, or mid-century painting.
Category

20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Oil

Large 1950's Portrait of Dashing Gentleman Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Gentleman European artist, mid 20th century oil on canvas, framed framed: 35.5 x 30.5
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

1950's French Oil Portrait of Man with Cherries & Blue Jug Mid Century original
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Man with Cherries & Blue Jug French School, mid 20th century circa 1950's oil on
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Large 1950's French Signed Oil Painting Ladies Washing Clothes at Public Baths
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Les Lavandieres" French School, mid 20th century signed by the artist, M. Jantet oil on canvas
Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Portrait of Man San Francisco Bay Area Figurative Movement Peter Witwer
By Peter Witwer
Located in Soquel, CA
the dynamic evolution of American Mid-Century painting from the Abstract Expressionism of the 1940s
Category

1950s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1950s "Backside" Mid Century Figurative Nude Gouache Painting
Located in Arp, TX
Francisco art community after World War II. Challenging accepted modes of painting, Abstract Expressionists
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Devastation - Mid Century Figurative Illustration Grayscale Painting
Located in Soquel, CA
, 1895-1984). This grayscale painting was created as an original illustration for a short story, circa
Category

1930s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Cardboard

Vintage Mid Century Modern Figurative Oil Painting - Crimson Conversation
Located in Bristol, GB
expressive mid-century modernist figurative composition, painted in oil and gouache onto board by the
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board, Gouache

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Portrait Painting - Afternoon Conversation
Located in Bristol, GB
-century figurative composition, executed in oil onto canvas. The painting depicts 2 figures seated on
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

1950s "Cube Head" Mid Century Figurative Ink Wash Painting
By Donald Stacy
Located in Arp, TX
Donald Stacy "Cube Head" c.1950s Ink wash on Arches 15" x 20" unframed Came from artist's estate *Custom framing available for additional charge. Please expect framing time between 4...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink

1950s "Pink Floor" Mid Century Female Nude Figurative Painting
By Donald Stacy
Located in Arp, TX
Donald Stacy "Pink Floor" c.1950s Gouache paint on paper 17.25" x 17.25" unframed Signed in pencil lower right Came from artist's estate *Custom framing available for additional cha...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Abstract Figurative Oil Painting - Abstract Trio
Located in Bristol, GB
, emphasising mood and presence over detailed representation. The painting’s style reflects the mid-century
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Three Angels - Mid Century Hawaiian Symbolist Figurative Painting
By Marguerite Blasingame
Located in Soquel, CA
Symbolic Hawaiian nocturnal figurative of whispy angel figures with mountains and bridge by
Category

1940s Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Mid-Century Modern Naïve Style Figurative Oil Painting - Courtyard Harvest
Located in Bristol, GB
mid-century figurative painting, executed in oil onto canvas. The composition captures a courtyard
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

1954 Mid-Century Modern Expressive Figurative Oil Painting - Quiet Repose
Located in Bristol, GB
mid-century modernist figurative composition that presents a reclining nude figure resting upon a rich
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Mid Century Modern Swedish Interior Figurative Oil Painting - Introspective Man
Located in Bristol, GB
INTROSPECTIVE MAN Size: 63.5 x 73 cm (including frame) Oil on board A large mid century modernist
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

1959 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Oil Painting - Sidewalk Gathering
Located in Bristol, GB
-century modernist style figurative composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1959. The painting
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Portrait Painting - Nude on Chair
Located in Bristol, GB
-century modernist style nude figurative painting, executed in oil onto board. A female nude figure seated
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Vintage Mid-Century Mini Abstract Figurative Oil Painting - Glowing Silhouette
Located in Bristol, GB
-century semi-abstract figurative composition, executed in oil onto board. The painting centers around a
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Vintage Mid-Century Abstract Figurative Oil Painting - All at Once
Located in Bristol, GB
confidently executed mid-century modernist figurative composition in oil, painted onto canvas. Executed in a
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Figurative Framed Oil Painting - Montage
Located in Bristol, GB
-abstract figurative composition, executed in oil onto canvas. Reminiscent of a film strip or photo montage
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage Mid-Century Figurative Interior Oil Painting - Lady in Yellow
Located in Bristol, GB
-century modernist portrait composition, painted in oil onto board. In this painting we see an elegantly
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

1976 Vintage Mid-Century Figurative Oil Painting - At your Service
Located in Bristol, GB
AT YOUR SERVICE Size: 58 x 43 cm (including frame) Oil on Board A wonderfully textured figurative
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mini Swedish Figurative Portrait Painting - Whispers
Located in Bristol, GB
brilliantly executed figurative composition in mixed media (oil, watercolour gouache), painted onto board
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board, Watercolor, Gouache

Vintage Mid-Century Geometric Abstract Figurative Oil Painting - Geometric Duo
Located in Bristol, GB
GEOMETRIC DUO Size: 41 x 33 cm Oil on Canvas An outstanding geometric abstract figurative
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Mid-Century Figurative Oil Painting, Fabian Lundqvist - Modernist Ballerinas
Located in Bristol, GB
-century figurative composition, executed in oil onto canvas by the established Swedish artist Fabian
Category

1960s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid Century Modern Vintage Swedish Abstract Figurative Painting - Figure in Blue
Located in Bristol, GB
FIGURE IN BLUE Size: 48.5 x 42.5 cm (including frame) Acrylic on card A striking mid-century
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

The Picture Gallery - Mid 20th Century French Naïf Figurative Oil Painting
By Fernand Boilauges
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful mid 20th century French naïf oil on panel depicting a family outside their art shop, by
Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Les Deux Chasseurs Mid Century French Naïf Figurative Jungle Landscape Painting
By Fernand Boilauges
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A superb mid 20th century French naïf oil on panel depicting two hunters in a jungle, by Fernand
Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Original Figurative Oil Painting -The Expectant Nude
Located in Bristol, GB
emotive mid-century modernist figurative portrait of a reclining pregnant nude figure in a relaxed yet
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Mid Century Modern Vintage Nude Figurative Portrait Oil Painting - Bath Time
Located in Bristol, GB
BATH TIME Size: 35.5 x 40 cm (including frame) Oil on canvas A mid-century modernist style
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Vintage Mid Century Mini Abstract Figurative Oil Painting - Figures in Motion
Located in Bristol, GB
abstract figurative oil composition painted by the established Swedish artist Ivar Morsing (1919-2009
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Mid Century Figurative -- Adventures - Duleich
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid century figurative of romantic adventures by Duleich (American, 20th Century). Presented in a
Category

1950s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid Century Abstract Expressionist Figurative
By Charles Chapin
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful mid-century abstract figurative by North Carolina artist Charles Chapin (American, 20th
Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Family - Mid Century Figurative
By Cock Van Gent
Located in Soquel, CA
"The Family", a mid century figurative watercolor by Cock Van Gent (American/Dutch, b. 1925
Category

1950s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Figurative Oil Painting - All Together
Located in Bristol, GB
ALL TOGETHER Size: 55 x 64.5 cm (including frame) Oil on canvas A richly textured mid-century
Category

1960s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

1950s "Cubed Figures on Bench" Mid Century Figurative Gouache Original Painting
By Donald Stacy
Located in Arp, TX
Donald Stacy "Cubed Figures on Bench" c.1950s Gouache paint on paper site 19"x15.75" black wood frame 21.5"x1"x18.25" Unsigned Came from artist's estate Donald Stacy (1925-2008) New...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Mid-Century Modern Swedish Figurative Oil Painting - Coastal Dock, Framed
Located in Bristol, GB
-century figurative painting, executed in oil onto board. The composition depicts a bustling coastal dock
Category

1950s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Vintage Mid-Century Swedish Framed Figurative Oil Painting - The Ensemble
Located in Bristol, GB
century figurative composition, executed in oil onto canvas. The artist has used the expressive qualities
Category

1950s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1950s "Black Floor" Mid Century Bay Area Figurative Movement Gouache Painting
Located in Arp, TX
swept through the San Francisco art community after World War II. Challenging accepted modes of painting
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Nude Portrait Oil Painting - Unnoticed
Located in Bristol, GB
UNNOTICED Size: 68 x 48 cm (including frame) Oil on Canvas An expressive mid-century nude
Category

1960s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage Mid-Century Swedish Abstract Figurative Framed Oil Painting - Enigma
Located in Bristol, GB
-century abstract figurative composition, painted in oil onto canvas. The piece features a figure seated
Category

1950s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1950s "Sleeping with Fruit" Mid Century Figurative Painting University of Paris
By Donald Stacy
Located in Arp, TX
Donald Stacy "Sleeping with Fruit" c.1950s Gouache paint on paper 24" x 18'" unframed Unsigned Came from artist's estate *Custom framing available for additional charge. Please expec...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Mid-Century Modern Expressive Figurative Framed Oil Painting - Basket Carriers
Located in Bristol, GB
BASKET CARRIERS Oil on Canvas Size: 74 x 43.5 cm (including frame) A wonderful mid century
Category

1960s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

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Midcentury Figurative Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the midcentury figurative painting you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. In our selection of items, you can find Modern examples as well as a Impressionist version. If you’re looking for a midcentury figurative painting from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a midcentury figurative painting to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of brown, gray, beige, white and more. A midcentury figurative painting from Simon Goldberg, Alkis Matheos, Suzanne Lalique, Jeanne Daour and Rosy Andreasi-Verdier — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and watercolour, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years. If space is limited, you can find a small midcentury figurative painting measuring 1 high and 1 wide, while our inventory also includes works up to 210.5 across to better suit those in the market for a large midcentury figurative painting.

How Much is a Midcentury Figurative Painting?

The price for a midcentury figurative painting in our collection starts at $124 and tops out at $2,000,000 with the average selling for $1,200.
Questions About Midcentury Figurative Painting
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    The first Italian painter to paint realistic figures was Giotto di Bondone. His works marked a departure from the elongated, stylized forms common in early Christian art and served as inspiration for Italian Renaissance painters. Giotto's most famous paintings include Lamentation, the Ognissanti Madonna, the Kiss of Judas and Pentecost. Explore a diverse assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.