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19th Century Still Life Theorem w Fruit
19th Century Still Life Theorem w Fruit

19th Century Still Life Theorem w Fruit

Located in Woodbury, CT

This elegant 19th-century still life exemplifies the refined academic traditions of American Folk Art, presenting a carefully balanced arrangement of fruit on a porcelain compote ato...

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Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Theorem

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Paint, Paper

American School Circa 1840 Theorem Painting Of A Cactus Giltwood Frame Folk Art
American School Circa 1840 Theorem Painting Of A Cactus Giltwood Frame Folk Art

American School Circa 1840 Theorem Painting Of A Cactus Giltwood Frame Folk Art

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A charming depiction of a cactus, strongly graphic old theorem watercolour painting (made using stencils, and with glass straws used for blowing the base level of watercolor paint)...

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Theorem

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Giltwood, Paper

Exceptional Massive Antique Carved, Gessoed And Gilt Mirror With Painted Panel
Exceptional Massive Antique Carved, Gessoed And Gilt Mirror With Painted Panel

Exceptional Massive Antique Carved, Gessoed And Gilt Mirror With Painted Panel

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The open fan form crest over a painted mirror cartouche panel with a basket of colorful flowers reminiscent of the type of subject seen in Theorem Stencil Painting. The outer surroun...

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19th Century Rococo Antique Theorem

Materials

Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood

Les Enfants Du Paradis
Les Enfants Du Paradis

Les Enfants Du Paradis

By Dietz Edzard

Located in Sheffield, MA

“Consciously, (Edzard) turns his back on the experimental art of his contemporaries, opposes all weighing of art with programs and theorems. Deliberately, he avoids the representatio...

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Early 20th Century Expressionist Antique Theorem

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Oil

Apple Green, Plank Seat, Paint-Decorated Settee, ca 1845-1865
Apple Green, Plank Seat, Paint-Decorated Settee, ca 1845-1865

Apple Green, Plank Seat, Paint-Decorated Settee, ca 1845-1865

Located in York County, PA

The background is apple green with black and green striping and gold gilding on the bulbous turnings. The theorem-like registers on the crest rails are typical of rural Pennsylvania ...

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Theorem

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Wood

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Nine Francois Martinet Bird Engravings

Nine Francois Martinet Bird Engravings

By François Nicolas Martinet

Located in New York, NY

By the age of twenty Buffon had discovered the binomial theorem and later introduced differential and integral calculus into probability theory.

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18th Century and Earlier Antique Theorem

Dietz Edzard "Sleeping Nude, 1929" Oil on Canvas 23 x 34 3/4
Dietz Edzard "Sleeping Nude, 1929" Oil on Canvas 23 x 34 3/4

Dietz Edzard "Sleeping Nude, 1929" Oil on Canvas 23 x 34 3/4

By Dietz Edzard

Located in Dallas, TX

His brilliant delineations of circus life and the theatre, his spirited portrayals of Parisian café scenes have made him a favorite of art circles in this country and abroad" "Consc...

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1920s Modern Antique Theorem

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19THC TRAPUNTO  THEOREM WHITE WORK PILLOW
19THC TRAPUNTO  THEOREM WHITE WORK PILLOW

19THC TRAPUNTO THEOREM WHITE WORK PILLOW

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC TRAPUNTO THEOREM PATTERN OF WHITE WORK-HAND STITCHED AND STUFFED FLOWERAL BASKET FROM THE EARLY 19THC THIS FRAGMET OF FABRIC WAS MADE IN TO A PILLOW WITH A 19THC HOMSPUN LINEN ...

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19th Century American Antique Theorem

Materials

Cotton, Down

Pair of Antique American Theorem Watercolors in Vintage Frames
Pair of Antique American Theorem Watercolors in Vintage Frames

Pair of Antique American Theorem Watercolors in Vintage Frames

Located in Highwood, IL

Wonderful pair of antique American School Theorems re-framed by Marshall Fields and Company in the early 1950's.

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19th Century American Antique Theorem

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Paper

Antique Victorian Theorem Fruit Still Life Painting on Velvet, 19th C
Antique Victorian Theorem Fruit Still Life Painting on Velvet, 19th C

Antique Victorian Theorem Fruit Still Life Painting on Velvet, 19th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Victorian theorem still life offers painting on velvet of fruit basket, seated in frame, 19th c Measures- 12.25'' H x 14.25'' W x 1.25'' D.

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19th Century Antique Theorem

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Paint, Velvet

Antique Victorian Still Life Theorem on Velvet Giltwood Frame, circa 1890
Antique Victorian Still Life Theorem on Velvet Giltwood Frame, circa 1890

Antique Victorian Still Life Theorem on Velvet Giltwood Frame, circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Victorian theorem offers still life stencil on velvet depicting fruit basket, seated in giltwood frame, circa 1890 Measures: 10.75" H x 13.75" W x 1" D.

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Theorem

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood

Antique Victorian Theorem Fruit Still Life Painting on Velvet 19th C
Antique Victorian Theorem Fruit Still Life Painting on Velvet 19th C

Antique Victorian Theorem Fruit Still Life Painting on Velvet 19th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Victorian theorem offers still life painting on velvet of fruit on table top, 19th century Measures- 17.25''H x 22''W x 1''D; 19.5'' x 14.75'' sight.

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19th Century Victorian Antique Theorem

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Velvet, Paint

Antique Victorian Theorem Fruit Still Life Painting on Velvet, Framed, 19th C.
Antique Victorian Theorem Fruit Still Life Painting on Velvet, Framed, 19th C.

Antique Victorian Theorem Fruit Still Life Painting on Velvet, Framed, 19th C.

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Victorian theorem offers still life painting on velvet of fruit on tabletop, framed, 19th century Measures- 15''H x 16.5''W x 2.75''D; sight 12.25'' x 14''.

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19th Century American Victorian Antique Theorem

Materials

Velvet, Paint

19THC ORIGINAL PAINT DECORATED ROCKING CHAIR
19THC ORIGINAL PAINT DECORATED ROCKING CHAIR

19THC ORIGINAL PAINT DECORATED ROCKING CHAIR

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED ROCKING CHAIR -FROM LANCASTER COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA-HAND PAINTED THEOREM STYLE FRUIT IN A BASKET WITH A PAINT DECORATED GROUND-THE FRUIT AND BASKET ARE A SECOND ...

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19th Century American Antique Theorem

Materials

Wood

Rare Theorum (Hand Painted on Velvet) Patriotic Pillow
Rare Theorum (Hand Painted on Velvet) Patriotic Pillow

Rare Theorum (Hand Painted on Velvet) Patriotic Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, CA

More commonly known as patriotic theorem or painted on velvet. The face of the pillow is in tan velvet and is backed in brown velvet.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Theorem

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Down

Pennsylvania Paint-Decorated Settee
Pennsylvania Paint-Decorated Settee

Pennsylvania Paint-Decorated Settee

Located in York County, PA

The deep, brown background is trimmed all-over with a notably large degree of bold, chromatic yellow pinstripes and scrollwork. The theorem-like registers on the crest rails and hori...

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1840s Antique Theorem

Mid-19th Century, Plank Seat, Paint-Decorated Settee
Mid-19th Century, Plank Seat, Paint-Decorated Settee

Mid-19th Century, Plank Seat, Paint-Decorated Settee

Located in York County, PA

The soldier blue painted background is both unusual and highly desired. The theorem-like registers are typical of rural Pennsylvania chairs and benches.

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Mid-19th Century Antique Theorem

Set of 12 18th Century Francois Nicolas Martinet Engravings of Parrots
Set of 12 18th Century Francois Nicolas Martinet Engravings of Parrots

Set of 12 18th Century Francois Nicolas Martinet Engravings of Parrots

By François Nicolas Martinet

Located in Downingtown, PA

At the age of 20, he discovered the binomial theorem and later introduced differential and integral calculus into probability theory.

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1770s Georgian Antique Theorem

Materials

Paper

Pennsylvania, Painted Settee in Mustard with Yellow Trim
Pennsylvania, Painted Settee in Mustard with Yellow Trim

Pennsylvania, Painted Settee in Mustard with Yellow Trim

Located in York County, PA

The mustard yellow with yellow, brown and black striping. The theorem-like registers on the crest rails are typical of rural Pennsylvania chairs and benches.

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19th Century Antique Theorem

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Poplar

Antique 19th Century Folk Art Watercolor Painting of a Hummingbird
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Watercolor Painting of a Hummingbird

Antique 19th Century Folk Art Watercolor Painting of a Hummingbird

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Depicting a hummingbird sipping nectar from a flower. In typical theorem style, the watercolor is either American or English in origin.

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Theorem

Materials

Paper

Owl Theorem
Owl Theorem

Owl Theorem

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H 21 in W 18 in D 3 in

Owl Theorem

Located in Hudson, NY

wonderful owl theorem in deep walnut frame with ebonized and gilt banding stenciled in monochromatic colors except for the yellow eyes framed in blue shadowing theorem is 10" X 13"...

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19th Century American Antique Theorem

Materials

Paper, Wood, Watercolor

Theorem Still Life
Theorem Still Life

Theorem Still Life

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H 19.13 in W 21.25 in

Theorem Still Life

Located in Litchfield, CT

Artist unknown, believed to be from Taunton, Massachusetts New England, ca. 1830-1850. Watercolor on paper, in a period gilt frame Condition: Minor toning, otherwise in fine condi...

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19th Century American Antique Theorem

Early 19th Century, American Schoolgirl Watercolor Theorem
Early 19th Century, American Schoolgirl Watercolor Theorem

Early 19th Century, American Schoolgirl Watercolor Theorem

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Finely detailed watercolor theorem on paper with a reverse painted glass mat and period goldleaf frame.

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19th Century American Antique Theorem

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

Theorem, Still Life of Fruit in a Basket

Theorem, Still Life of Fruit in a Basket

Located in Litchfield, CT

American Unidentified artist, ca. 1840-1860. Watercolor on paper 7 1/4"h x 10 1/8"w framed Condition: Fine condition, minor toning, in a period gilt frame. Provenance: John Gord...

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19th Century American Antique Theorem

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Watercolor, Paper

American ( 19th Century School ) Theorem Painting on Velvet
American ( 19th Century School ) Theorem Painting on Velvet

American ( 19th Century School ) Theorem Painting on Velvet

Located in Louisville, KY

Depicting a Peacock in a landscape before a building. Detailed information on this rare technique may be found in PERIOD PASTTIMES by Felice Hodges, pp. 20-23.

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19th Century American Antique Theorem

19th Century Theorem Picture Titled "The Isle of Wight"
19th Century Theorem Picture Titled "The Isle of Wight"

19th Century Theorem Picture Titled "The Isle of Wight"

Located in Great Barrington, MA

An unusually large theorem painting on velvet with an a-typical subject of a watery landscape titled on the original black and gilt mat glass "Isle of Wight".

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19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Theorem

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Velvet, Glass

Two Folk Art Tinsel Paintings
Two Folk Art Tinsel Paintings

Two Folk Art Tinsel Paintings

Located in North Egremont, MA

Two folk art tinsel and reverse painted theorem paintings.

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19th Century American Antique Theorem

Hannah Elliott Painting

Hannah Elliott Painting

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H 24 in W 28.5 in D 2 in

Hannah Elliott Painting

Located in Litchfield, CT

Theorem with cornucopia and fruit. American, probably New England, circa 1830-1845.

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Mid-19th Century North American Folk Art Antique Theorem

American Paint Decorated Footstool, circa 1850
American Paint Decorated Footstool, circa 1850

American Paint Decorated Footstool, circa 1850

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Charming paint decorated footstool with a basket of fruit and leaves, much like the painted theorems of the same time period. Excellent folk art appeal.

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19th Century American Antique Theorem

Emma Cady American Still Life Painting, circa 1880
Emma Cady American Still Life Painting, circa 1880

Emma Cady American Still Life Painting, circa 1880

Located in Litchfield, CT

Theorem, still life Attributed to Emma Cady (1854-1933), circa 1880.

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19th Century American Antique Theorem

Pair of 19th century Scottish fruit waterclors
Pair of 19th century Scottish fruit waterclors

Pair of 19th century Scottish fruit waterclors

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H 11.25 in W 12.25 in D 2 in

Pair of 19th century Scottish fruit waterclors

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

I categorized them under folk art but they are a little too sophisticated for that , sort of like theorem paintings.

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19th Century Scottish Antique Theorem

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Watercolor

Watercolor Theorem on Paper, Dated 1847
Watercolor Theorem on Paper, Dated 1847

Watercolor Theorem on Paper, Dated 1847

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H 19 in W 25 in D 1 in

Watercolor Theorem on Paper, Dated 1847

Located in Allentown, PA

Watercolor Theorem on paper, America, 19th century, basket overflowing with roses and greens Birds and hearts set on a green foreground, in a molded giltwood frame, ht. 19, wd. 25 in...

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1840s American American Classical Antique Theorem

Materials

Paper

American Folk Art Fruit Still Life Theorem Painting, circa 1895
American Folk Art Fruit Still Life Theorem Painting, circa 1895

American Folk Art Fruit Still Life Theorem Painting, circa 1895

Located in Essex, MA

We love the unusual composition of this painting which has a strong affinity with period needlework or felt theorems.  

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1890s American Folk Art Antique Theorem

Materials

Canvas, Paint

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