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American Revolution Historic Political Portrait Painting General William Lyman
Located in Portland, OR
Highly important American pastel portrait painting by James Sharples Senior (1751-1811), of
Category

1790s Rococo Portrait Paintings

Materials

Pastel

Historic Village Morning
By Carl Bretzke
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of the exteriors of a grouping of historic homes, in various colors, on a sunny day
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

"Autumn in the Valley" - Landscape painting, Colorful, Historic Rockport Artist
By William Lester Stevens
Located in Rockport, MA
Painting in Rockport Art Association shows; and the William Delano Purchase Prize from the American
Category

20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Henry Hunt (1923-1985) First Nations Bear Carving Mask
Located in Garnerville, NY
. Centred around the historic Helmcken House on the same site, it was a small but growing collection of
Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Pine

Summer Morning - Berlin Architecture Historic Buildings Landscape Painting
By Carl Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Smith is an American artist who has been living in Berlin, Germany, since 2001. He works with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas, Oil Crayon, Wax

"Buddha Statue, Ayutthaya" plein air oil painting at historic site in Thailand
By Marc Dalessio
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Buddha Statue, Ayutthaya" plein air oil painting at historic site in Thailand Framed Dimensions
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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Winter Road" - Historic Rockport Artist, Landscape, Winter Season
By William Lester Stevens
Located in Rockport, MA
Painting in Rockport Art Association shows; and the William Delano Purchase Prize from the American
Category

20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ashtabula Train Trestle Collapse - Painting of Historic Disasters, oil on linen
By Eric Edward Esper
Located in Chicago, IL
relocated to Chicago to pursue my artistic endeavors. Here, I began exclusively oil painting and have
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

"Village View" - 2016 oil painting of famed historic Hamptons village Sag Harbor
By Viktor Butko
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Russian American Painting Alliance. A sunny autumn day, situated on a grassy fork between Hampton Road and
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

1964 American Realist Sicilian Girls Oil Painting
By Clark Hulings
Located in New York, NY
Clark Hulings (1922-2011) was an American realist painter. In his early life, he was exposed to
Category

Late 20th Century Realist Paintings

Materials

Board

Historic Woodlawn Cemetery (early spring)
Located in Columbus, OH
"Historic Woodlawn Cemetery (early spring)" is a rare, plein air oil painting by award-winning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mansard Window, realistic historic urban architecture, Brookyn cityscape, brick
By Gregory Frux
Located in Brooklyn, NY
vignettes of people enjoying the city, Greg’s paintings invariably carry meticulous details that resonate
Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Last Voyage of the Lady Elgin - Detailed Painting of an Historic Ship Disaster
By Eric Edward Esper
Located in Chicago, IL
painting and have assembled a body of paintings chronicling scenes of Chicago done primarily in plein air
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Two Stories, historic urban architecture, cityscape, orange and red brick
By Gregory Frux
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two Stories, realistic, historic urban architecture, cityscape, orange and red brick Oil on canvas
Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Mid Century Abstract Oil Painting 1961 Rare Civil Rights Historic Modern Art
Located in Peoria, AZ
CIVIL  RIGHTS ART! "INTEGRATION" IMPORTANT ORIGINAL ABSTRACT CUBIST PAINTING  BY  S. JEROME
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Vintage 1960s Paintings

Materials

Wood

"Summer Read" figurative American contemporary oil painting by Kelly Carmody
By Kelly Carmody
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Summer Read" is a figurative American contemporary oil painting by Kelly Carmody of a girl reading
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Historic House, Mandeville
By Grover Mouton
Located in New Orleans, LA
place. Mouton studied drawing while in Rome at the American Academy, having been awarded the Rome
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Waterc...

Materials

Graphite, Mixed Media, Color Pencil

Female American Artist Kathryn Bard Cherry Landscape Painting of Gloucester, MA
Located in Rockport, MA
, Massachusetts. Her paintings, depicting the bustling fishing industry and scenic beauty of the late 19th and
Category

20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Orange Dog" American Modern oil painting of man sitting with two dogs
By Kelly Carmody
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Orange Dog" is an American Modern oil painting of a man sitting with two dogs. Massachusetts
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Friday Night at the American Hotel" contemporary oil painting, dinner party fun
By Kelly Carmody
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of figures inside The American Hotel, in Sag Harbor, on a busy Friday Night. Kelly
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2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Forbes Mill, Los Gatos - Historic Landscape Original Oil on Masonite
Located in Soquel, CA
landscape by Stella Leis (American, b. 1922). This autumn-themed painting depicts Forbes Mill in Los Gatos
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Masonite

Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus Fire of 1944 - Historic Disaster
By Eric Edward Esper
Located in Chicago, IL
. Here, I began exclusively oil painting and have assembled a body of paintings chronicling scenes of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

The Usual Suspects: framed painting by Black African American artist
By Richard J. Watson
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This is a framed acrylic painting on a found historic photograph of figures. The painting covers
Category

2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Photographic Paper

Pipe Dreams: African American collage painting w/ photographs figures, objects
By Richard J. Watson
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This is an abstract collage / painting created from acrylic and found objects. It is framed in a
Category

2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Found Objects, Acrylic, Mixed Media

Huge Antique American Modernist Abstract "Cursive Landscape" Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive early American modernist abstract oil painting by Alton S. Tobey (1914 - 2005). Framed
Category

1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

View of Mount Vernon Estate, the historic home of George and Martha Washington
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unknown (American, nineteenth century) Mount Vernon Estate Oil on canvas, 12 x 17 inches Framed: 20
Category

Mid-19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Near and Far Acuity, Mid Century Modern Op Art painting from historic exhibition
By Richard Anuszkiewicz
Located in New York, NY
late 1950s are rarely found on the market. This historic painting is one of the works that helped
Category

1950s Op Art Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache, Mixed Media

"Harbor Reflections" contemporary American Modern evening seascape
By Kelly Carmody
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Traditional Painting. She was invited to exhibit in the 2016 American Masters show at the Salmagundi Club. In
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Sitting with the Shadows: framed painting w/ photos, Black African American art
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This is a large, framed acrylic painting with collaged photographs, gold leaf, metallic paint, and
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vladan Stiha Native Americans in New Mexico
Located in San Francisco, CA
South America until he was in his early 60s. Finally he settled in New Mexico. He had his own gallery at
Category

1980s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Italian American Modernist Pattern Painting Key West Kitty Cat Piero Aversa Art
Located in Surfside, FL
design of suites at the historic Colony Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida. Aversa was collected by actresses
Category

1970s Post-Modern Animal Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Board

Portrait of Woman in Red Hat - American 50s art Post Impressionist oil painting
By David L Swasey
Located in London, GB
This captivating post-Impressionist portrait is by American artist David L Swasey circa 1953. The
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1950s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

God Bless America II unique painting (hand signed twice) with Statue of Liberty
By Peter Max
Located in New York, NY
Unframed God Bless America is an original signed painting that was part of a series the artist did in
Category

Early 2000s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Permanent Marker

Winter Fishermen, American Impressionist Snowy Landscape by the River
By Albert Van Nesse Greene
Located in Doylestown, PA
by American Impressionist painter Albert Van Nesse Greene. The painting is a 10" x 15.75" oil on
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Spring Path, American Impressionist Landscape, Oil on Canvas
By Albert Van Nesse Greene
Located in Doylestown, PA
American painter Albert Van Nesse Greene. The painting is a 16" x 20" oil on canvas, framed in a 22K gold
Category

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Hallman's, American Impressionist Landscape with Figures and Farmhouse
By Albert Van Nesse Greene
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Hallman's" is a landscape with figures and farmhouse, by American Impressionist painter Albert Van
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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Pastel, Archival Paper

"INDIAN PORTRAIT" NATIVE AMERICAN
Located in San Antonio, TX
passion for the historic frontier drew him to the fine arts and he became a full-time artist painting
Category

20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Ink

"INDIAN PORTRAIT" NATIVE AMERICAN
Located in San Antonio, TX
passion for the historic frontier drew him to the fine arts and he became a full-time artist painting
Category

20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Ink

Tropical Sunset, Exotic South America
By Norton Bush
Located in Greenwich, CT
front of the evolution of American painting.
Category

1890s Hudson River School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"America, Old and New", Mural Painting W/ Industrial Scene, George Browne, 1926
By George Elmer Browne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
scene juxtaposes historic figures from America's earlier days -- including Davy Crockett in his coonskin
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

The Trees at the George Ranch Texas Landscape Oil American Impressionism
By Steve Parker
Located in Houston, TX
Framed 19.5" x 25.5" The Trees at the George Ranch is an American impressionist landscape
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

A Day at the George Ranch Texas Landscape Oil American Impressionism
By Steve Parker
Located in Houston, TX
Framed 22.5" x 26.5 " A Day at the George Ranch is an impressionist landscape painting that was
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cotton Canvas

"Pink Reflection" dreamy contemporary American seascape in blue and pink
By Kelly Carmody
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Pink Reflection" is a dreamy contemporary American seascape in blue and pink oil paint. 31.75 x
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel, Wood Panel, Board

Hudson River Inlet, 1885 by American artist Frank Anderson (American: 1844-1891)
By Frank Anderson
Located in New York, NY
now becoming of historic interest. He became well known in art circles and was a regular and welcome
Category

19th Century Hudson River School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Oil on Linen Painting -- Porches
By Gary Shankman
Located in Troy, NY
This oil on linen painting of a group of three colorful row houses provides a unique slice of the
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2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

NYC 1939 World's Fair Mural Study American Scene WPA Modern Mid 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
render historic figures that were suitable for the classic style needed for mural painting in the
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1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Dr. Snapp House" Oil Painting
Located in Soquel, CA
"Dr. Snapp House" Oil Painting Don Prechtel (born 1936, American). The historic Dr. Snapp House in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Illustration Board

Oil on Linen Painting -- Porch of Green Pillars
By Gary Shankman
Located in Troy, NY
This oil landscape painting on linen is a fine example of American impressionism by a master
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2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Balboa Park Diptych - Original Vintage Oil Painting Pair
Located in Soquel, CA
dawning on the historic park. Signed, “Marie,” with a business card from Marie Truth Gordon (American
Category

Late 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Modern Surrealist Winter Painting by Richard Ericson
By Richard Ericson
Located in New York, NY
Richard Joseph Ericson (American, 1922-2010) Untitled, 1962 Oil on canvas 18 x 16 in. Framed: 20 x
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1960s American Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Untitled" Gerome Kamrowski, circa 1945 Early American Surrealist Abstract
By Gerome Kamrowski
Located in New York, NY
of Art (now Minnesota Museum of American Art - MMAA), where he studied with Leroy Turner, and Cameron
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1940s Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Pink Garden" Gerome Kamrowski, American Surrealist 1947 Expressive Abstraction
By Gerome Kamrowski
Located in New York, NY
of Art (now Minnesota Museum of American Art - MMAA), where he studied with Leroy Turner, and Cameron
Category

1940s Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

"Race Day" Horse Race Painting by Jenness Cortez
Located in Wiscasset, ME
16" x 21" including the frame. This painting features two jockeys and their race horses on the day
Category

Vintage 1980s North American American Classical Paintings

Materials

Paint

"Face Painting" -- Oil Painting by Alexander Stolin
Located in New Orleans, LA
Kiev to relatives in America. Stolin juxtaposed the historic and vernacular architecture of Kiev with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Morphos (Original painting)
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Aventura, FL
Original oil on wood painting. Hand signed, titled and dated on verso by Hunt Slonem. Artwork size
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

Modernist Colorado Oil Painting Abstract Cityscape Harbor Scene Pawel Kontny
By Pawel Kontny
Located in Surfside, FL
left Pawel August Kontny, (Polish-German-American artist) He was born in Laurahuette, Poland, in 1923
Category

20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Hero - African American Baseball Player, Boxer, Soldier, and Businessman
By Francks Deceus
Located in New York, NY
Americans relocated to northern cities in search of a better life. Artists like Jacob Lawrence used this
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

"3 Ladies" contemporary figurative painting, traditional interior with patterns
By Kelly Carmody
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A painting showing three women around a coffee table. The painting is done primarily in neutral
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

"Britton Snow Scene During Christmas" Countryside Landscape Oil Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
snow-filled historic setting of the calm, endearing charm of a snowy evening; we can almost smell the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large Modernist Abstract Expressionist Gouache Painting Bauhaus Weimar Artist
By Pawel Kontny
Located in Surfside, FL
compositions of Paul Klee. Pawel August Kontny, (Polish-German-American artist) He was born in Laurahuette
Category

20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Archival Paper

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The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a historic american painting in our inventory may begin at $40 and can go as high as $250,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,346.

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