$800
Girls and Ponies: naive surrealist outsider Alice in Wonderland style painting
Located in Norwich, GB
Step into a dreamlike pastoral paradise with this enchanting mid-century oil on canvas by French artist Denise Collet. Titled "Girls and Ponies," this work is a masterclass in the Ar...
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 13 in W 16.15 in
French naive cityscape painting - Genre Figurative - Female Artist - L. S. Lowry
Located in Aartselaar, BE
The painting was created by the French artist Denise Collet and is very reminiscent of the works created by the English artist Lawrence Stephen Lowry.
Oil
$3,600
H 22 in W 28 in
Surrealist Oil Painting Circus Horse Scene Lionel Kalish Fantasy Scene New York
Located in Surfside, FL
Lionel Kalish (American B.1931) Hand signed lower right Oil on canvas Titled: "The Arrival" Dimensions: (Frame) H 22" x W 28" (Sight) H 25.5" x W 19.75" Modernist circus scene depi...
Canvas, Oil
$372Sale Price|20% Off
H 14 in W 18 in D 2 in
"Once Upon a Time" Mid Century Figurative Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Charming mid-century naive painting of small figures and chickens in a rural landscape by an unknown artist (American, 20th Century). Signed with the monogram "I. M. H." on lower lef...
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
$5,500
H 24.25 in W 32.125 in D 4.5 in
The Mysteries of Life, Surrealist, Outsider Art Oil Painting
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Jaro Hess (Czech/American, 1889-1979) Signed: Jaro Hess '66 (Lower, Right) " The Mysteries of Life ", 1966 (titled by provenance) Oil on Canvas laid on Masonite 18" x 26" Housed...
Canvas, Masonite, Oil
$863Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 0.79 in
I Know. Raquel Fariñas Acrylic Symbolic Colorful Landscape with figure Folk Art
By Raquel Fariñas
Located in Segovia, ES
"I Know" (Lo sé), Acrylic on canvas, H 50x W 40x D 2 cm. The pictures of Raquel Fariñas are presented before our eyes with an almost naive simplicity. We find in them elements of na...
Canvas, Acrylic
$650
H 22.45 in W 17.72 in D 0.4 in
In Nature We Are All One, Figurative Oil Painting on Canvas, 57x45 cm
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
Oil painting on canvas representing a dreamlike composition of human and animal figures, created as a reflection on the unity between species and the idea that we are all one. The wo...
Canvas, Oil
$650
H 22.45 in W 19.69 in D 0.4 in
Return to The Lost Oil Painting: Figurative Animal Art, 57x50 cm
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
Oil painting on canvas with animals and fantastic figures in natural shadows. A Animal figurative magic. A moment to remember when we were connected to the magical and invisible, whe...
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Donkey Days . Contemporary Naive School Painting
By Therese James
Located in Brecon, Powys
Seaside holidays are a folk memory for millions; whether it's memories of ice cream & candy floss, scary fairground rides or penny arcades. One of the most cherished memories for man...
Canvas, Acrylic
Surreal Children Fantasy Oil Painting, Framed, 1956, 15.5x19.25"
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3981 Children's fantasy figurative oil painting set in a hand painted oak frame Image size 15.5x19.25"
Oil, Board
$2,400
H 36 in W 24 in
Alice in Wonderland II: Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas
By Evelyne Ballestra
Located in Miami, FL
Alice in Wonderland II is a painting made by Evelyne Ballestra, a French contemporary artist. This blue and yellow tons expressionist painting is a revisit of the Disney movie Alice ...
Canvas, Oil
$3,750
H 19.5 in W 25 in D 1.5 in
Whimsical Day in the Park by Harry Bilson
Located in New York, NY
Harry Bilson (Icelandic, b. 1948) Untitled (Day in the Park), c. 21st Century Oil on canvas 17 1/2 x 23 in. Framed: 19 1/2 x 25 x 1 1/2 in. Signed lower left: Bilson Bilson was born...
Canvas, Oil
$450Sale Price|25% Off
H 11.82 in W 18.9 in D 0.4 in
Personal Garden Figurative Painting, Oil on Plywood, 2021, New
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
Textured mixed technique, 2021 Figurative Magical Painting. This is one of my early works, where I delve deeper into our connection with animals through a human and magical lens. Ani...
Oil, Wood Panel
$540Sale Price|20% Off
H 22 in W 18 in D 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 forest surrounded by flowers, plants, and a portrait by Kenneth Fong, 1969. Symbolic, ...
Paper, Gouache
$803
H 14.57 in W 14.18 in
Surrealism : the Garden of Eden - Original Oil Painting, Handsigned
Located in Paris, IDF
Meyer LAZAR (1923-1995) Surrealism : the Garden of Eden, 1980 Original oil painting Signed lower right On wood panel 37 x 36 cm (c. 14 x 14 in) Excellent condition
Oil
$950Sale Price|20% Off
H 40 in W 29.5 in
Francine Braniard Signed French Surrealist Fantasy Figures Oil Painting
By FRANCINE BRANIARD
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Francine Braniard (French contemporary), signed Key Details Artist: Francine Braniard, French contemporary, signed Title: La Source, titled verso and to exhibition l...
Oil
Nature Lover, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Gabriella DeLamater
Located in Yardley, PA
This painting is ready to hang: I've attached the wire to the back, and this canvas goes as is, no frame needed (unless you 1want it) Something cute and funny sometimes I see on m...
Acrylic
$1,033
H 19.69 in W 27.56 in
Oil Painting on Canvas, Figurative Naive Village Scene, from Artist Estate
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
For many years, Vladas Jonas Sceponas’s artistic identity remained largely undisclosed beyond his closest circle. Known publicly as an active sportsman and professional wrestling coa...
Canvas, Oil
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$229 / item
H 5.12 in W 16.54 in D 11.82 in
Handcrafted Rattan Tray in Teak Finish, British Colonial Style
Located in Christchurch, GB
Introducing our Chunky Woven Tray, a masterful blend of rustic charm and contemporary style. Handcrafted with precision, this tray features a unique design and a rich teak stain fini...
Rattan
$4,500
H 13.5 in W 11.5 in D 1 in
"Leda and the Swan", Incised and Painted Wood Panel, Art Deco, Gold and Black
By Arthur Crisp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This brilliant depiction of Leda and the Swan, a nude female figure and outstretched black swan illustrating the classic mythological story, was painted by Arthur Crisp on wood panel...
Wood, Paint
$81 / item
H 4 in W 2.75 in D 0.5 in
Art Nouveau House Numbers Bronze Made after Hector Guimard Designs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Nouveau bronze numbers cast in bronze from the design of Hector Grimard from France. They are priced ( Each ) We have many of them . Let us know which one's you are interested ...
Bronze
$2,550
H 48 in W 36 in
Desert Sunflower - Modern Warm Abstract Folk Art Inspired Painting on Raw Canvas
By Meredith Walker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Meredith Walker’s "Desert Sunflower" is a luminous original painting that bridges abstract symbolism and folk art tradition through radiant color and bold composition. This unique ac...
Canvas, Acrylic, Gouache
$1,026
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 0.2 in
Original-Moon Lit Dahlias-British Awarded Artist-Gold Leaf on oil canvas Board
By Shizico Yi
Located in London, GB
Moonlit Dahlia is a large gold-leaf painting created by Shizico Yi in early autumn, when dahlias reach their fullest bloom and the first turning leaves colour the garden. Painted on ...
Gold Leaf
"Blue Grasshopper"
Located in Zofingen, AG
Blue Grasshopper is about freedom of movement and freedom of choice; unity with the Universe and individuality of experience. It is about beauty in different rhythms. It is about the...
Canvas, Acrylic
Do Nothing, Darling
By Svitlana Van Rossum
Located in Zofingen, AG
Do Nothing, Darling From the Becoming series Do Nothing, Darling explores a quiet moment in which becoming no longer requires effort. The female figure appears absorbed in her own ...
Acrylic, Canvas
$525Sale Price|30% Off
H 18.25 in W 21.5 in D 1 in
Vintage French Impressionist Villa Gardens Landscape Oil Painting 1960's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5-3365 Oil on artist board of on enchanted lily pond Set in an ornate hand painted wood frame Image size 12.5x15.5"
Oil
$4,150
H 66 in W 50 in
All Living Things - Abstract Contemporary Folk Art Inspired Painting on Canvas
By Meredith Walker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Meredith Walker's “All Living Things” is a stunning example of contemporary folk art that blends botanical motifs and symbolic imagery to evoke a sense of interconnectedness and harm...
Canvas, Acrylic, Gouache
Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring the energy of Nature and Feng Shui into your interior. This pair of modern organic wall lamps is composed of a hand...
Brass
$1,951
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
Fields - Modern Contemporary Atmospheric Landscape
By Grzegorz Wójcik
Located in Hallein, AT
A few words of the artist about his art: When i painting landscapes, I usually choose simple geometric arrangements, contrasts of verticals and levels. I juxtapose the smooth surfac...
Acrylic, Cotton Canvas
$2,572Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 0.79 in
Large contemporary expressionist figurative still life painting "Floral pause"
By Mougenot Natalya
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
"Floral Pause" is a contemporary still life painting by French artist Natalya Mougenot, celebrated for her colorful floral art and expressive compositions that capture the simple poe...
Canvas, Acrylic, Linen
$900
H 35.6 in W 25 in
Sea in Orange, School of Fish in Turquoise, Abstract Patterns Seascape, Paper
By Enric Servera
Located in Barcelona, ES
This series by Enric Servera explores the relationship of humans to salt and seawater. The intention of these works is to submerge us into the sea, a salty treasure that surrounds us...
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Watercolor
Pomegranates
By Irina Trushkova
Located in Zofingen, AG
The serene ceramic jar anchors the composition, creating a quiet dialogue between matte surfaces and glossy fruit. The carefully draped striped tablecloth introduces rhythm and movem...
Canvas, Oil
$600Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.15 in W 20.08 in D 1.78 in
Insightful Intent: Calm Dog Painting, Abstract Expressionist, Framed Gold
By Karnish Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: BLUE - Insightful Intent Painting Animal Dog Modern Gold Contemporary Striking Invest Bold Classic Joy Original One-of-a-kind This painting forms part of an artwork series c...
Gold
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