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Historic American Painting

Fine Signed Painting of a Tall Sailing Ship James Gale Tyler
Fine Signed Painting of a Tall Sailing Ship James Gale Tyler

Fine Signed Painting of a Tall Sailing Ship James Gale Tyler

By James Gale Tyler

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

art, and historic American paintings. Tyler’s works are highly sought after, often displayed in

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Antique 1890s American American Classical Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Fruitwood

Historic Nantucket Painting Rudolph Colao 20th C. American Massachusetts Artist
Historic Nantucket Painting Rudolph Colao 20th C. American Massachusetts Artist

Historic Nantucket Painting Rudolph Colao 20th C. American Massachusetts Artist

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Nantucket, Massachusetts as a couple walks down the street under an American flag. "Historic Nantucket

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Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Paintings

Materials

Giltwood, Paint, Masonite

PTLD, by George Lloyd
PTLD, by George Lloyd

PTLD, by George Lloyd

H 21 in W 17 in D 2 in

PTLD, by George Lloyd

By Historic New England

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

Design 1963-67 MFA from Yale University School of Art and Architecture 1967-1969 Known for his paintings

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Vintage 1980s North American Modern Paintings

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Paint

Top of the World, Saturday Evening Post Cover
Top of the World, Saturday Evening Post Cover

Top of the World, Saturday Evening Post Cover

By Edmund Davenport

Located in Fort Washington, PA

already enormous appeal of this lovely and historic American illustration painting.

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1920s American Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

RABBIT
RABBIT

RABBIT

By Carlos Quintana

Located in Saint Louis, MO

open. References to historic European painting, Latin-America and Caribbean folklore, and Asian

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2010s Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Window Sill
The Window Sill

The Window Sill

By Stephen Scott Young

Located in Bryn Mawr, PA

American artists Thomas Eakins and Winslow Homer. It is thus no wonder that collectors of historic American

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Late 20th Century Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

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Sylvan Idyll
Sylvan Idyll

Patricia WatwoodSylvan Idyll

H 21 in W 27 in D 2 in

Sylvan Idyll

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

historic presentation of American painting, Contemporary American Realism, which toured six cities

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Colombian Silk Needlework, 19th Century
Colombian Silk Needlework, 19th Century

Colombian Silk Needlework, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

A South American historic Catholic painting with needlework under eglomise glass in gilt frame, c

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Mid-20th Century Colombian Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Silk, Glass, Wood, Paint

Historic West Palm Beach Home Landscape
Historic West Palm Beach Home Landscape

Historic West Palm Beach Home Landscape

By Josephine Lindley

Located in Soquel, CA

Wonderful bright painting of West Palm beach mansion by Josephine Lindley (American, 1872-1968), C

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1930s American Realist Landscape Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Mid-Century Napa, Historic Old Bale Mill Landscape
Mid-Century Napa, Historic Old Bale Mill Landscape

Mid-Century Napa, Historic Old Bale Mill Landscape

Located in Soquel, CA

Historic Napa landscape of the old bale mill by Mill Valley artist Gordon Farnsworth (American

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1950s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

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Small Tibetan Seated Buddha from Bronze, c. 1850
Small Tibetan Seated Buddha from Bronze, c. 1850

Small Tibetan Seated Buddha from Bronze, c. 1850

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A wonderful Tibetan bronze seated buddha on a lotus pedestal from the 19th century. This buddha features a lovely age related patina as well as rich detailing.

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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Other Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Yaacov Heller Sculptural Chess Set King David and Bathsheba
Yaacov Heller Sculptural Chess Set King David and Bathsheba

Yaacov Heller Sculptural Chess Set King David and Bathsheba

Located in Miami, FL

Spectacular chess set by Yaacov Heller. The sculptures are silver and gold over cast pewter. Fine detail. All pieces are signed. Retains original glass board.

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1990s American Games

Materials

Gold, Silver, Pewter

Large Solid Stone Sitting Buddha
Large Solid Stone Sitting Buddha

Large Solid Stone Sitting Buddha

H 24 in W 17 in D 7 in

Large Solid Stone Sitting Buddha

Located in Somis, CA

A large hand carved solid stone Buddha statue seated in dhyana position. The broad face with high arched eyebrows and downcast eyes casting a serene aura, framed by long-lobed ears a...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

California Coast
California Coast

Robert WeeCalifornia Coast, 1978

H 21.5 in W 25.5 in D 1.65 in

California Coast

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork "California Coast" 1978 is an oil painting on hard board by noted California artist Robert Wee, 1927-2021. It is signed at the lower right corner by the artist. The hard...

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Late 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Miniature Antique Miniature Marquetry Desk
Miniature Antique Miniature Marquetry Desk

Miniature Antique Miniature Marquetry Desk

Located in New York, NY

Miniature antique miniature marquetry desk. Measure: 8.75" H.

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20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

18th or Early 19th Century New England Pine Grain Bin
18th or Early 19th Century New England Pine Grain Bin

18th or Early 19th Century New England Pine Grain Bin

Located in Nantucket, MA

18th or Early 19th Century New England Pine Grain Bin in original red stain, having a rectangular lid held by long strap hinges, above five board case with interior divided into thre...

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Antique 1790s American Country Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Antique Hand Carved Phoenix & Dragon w. Large Mirror Side Table Entry Hall Stand
Antique Hand Carved Phoenix & Dragon w. Large Mirror Side Table Entry Hall Stand

Antique Hand Carved Phoenix & Dragon w. Large Mirror Side Table Entry Hall Stand

By Gabriel Viardot

Located in Lisse, NL

Rare large and extremely sculptural wall table with marble inlay and beveled mirror. If you are appreciative of rare and sculptural antiques then this large mirror / side table coul...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Floor Mirrors and Full...

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Marble

Pair of Louis XV Style 16-Light Chandeliers, Manner of Baccarat
Pair of Louis XV Style 16-Light Chandeliers, Manner of Baccarat

Pair of Louis XV Style 16-Light Chandeliers, Manner of Baccarat

By Cristalleries De Baccarat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A large pair of Louis XV style gilt bronze and cut-glass sixteen-light chandeliers. The solid bronze frames surmounted with pendants, molded towers, fleur de lis and a central suppor...

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20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

"Keeler" Oil Painting
"Keeler" Oil Painting

"Keeler" Oil Painting

By Mark Harrison

Located in Denver, CO

Mark Harrison's (UK based) "Keeler" is an oil painting that depicts an arid landscape with clouds and road leading to a small unassuming building. Sometimes they are silent epic lan...

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2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

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Linen, Oil

American Oil on Board Landscape with Young Lady and Rabbit, Circa 1820
American Oil on Board Landscape with Young Lady and Rabbit, Circa 1820

American Oil on Board Landscape with Young Lady and Rabbit, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

American oil on board landscape of young lady standing by rabbit in foreground with the original molded pine frame and wood backing. Early 19th century.

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Antique 1820s American American Classical Paintings

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Pine, Paint

Chinese Laughing Polychrome Hand Painted Sitting Temple Shrine Buddha
Chinese Laughing Polychrome Hand Painted Sitting Temple Shrine Buddha

Chinese Laughing Polychrome Hand Painted Sitting Temple Shrine Buddha

Located in Studio City, CA

A fun piece. Nicely hand painted and detailed. Made of light metal of some sort. Was acquired from a collection of Chinese and South-East Asian artifacts and buddhas. A nice p...

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

18th Century Chinese Canton Enamel Plate
18th Century Chinese Canton Enamel Plate

18th Century Chinese Canton Enamel Plate

Located in New Orleans, LA

This enchanting Chinese plate, known as Canton enamel, evokes the intrigue and exclusivity of the 18th- century Imperial court. Boasting a magnificent famille rose background hue, th...

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Antique 18th Century Other Dinner Plates

Materials

Enamel

"Self Portrait En Plein Air" Oil painting of woman in straw hat blue sky realism
"Self Portrait En Plein Air" Oil painting of woman in straw hat blue sky realism

"Self Portrait En Plein Air" Oil painting of woman in straw hat blue sky realism

By Tina Orsolic Dalessio

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Oil painting of the artist, Tina Orsolic Dalessio. She is a beautiful, modern day woman with a keen resemblance to Audrey Hepburn. She wears a straw hat, to keep the sun out of her f...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

Venice Landscape Italian Oil on Canvas Painting in Gilt Wood Frame, Belle Epoque
Venice Landscape Italian Oil on Canvas Painting in Gilt Wood Frame, Belle Epoque

Venice Landscape Italian Oil on Canvas Painting in Gilt Wood Frame, Belle Epoque

Located in Firenze, IT

This delightful turn of the century (early 20th century) oil on canvas painting represents an Italian landscape with one of the most famous squares in the world: Piazza San Marco in ...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

French Napoleon III Gilt and Silvered Carved Wood and Gesso Full Length Mirror
French Napoleon III Gilt and Silvered Carved Wood and Gesso Full Length Mirror

French Napoleon III Gilt and Silvered Carved Wood and Gesso Full Length Mirror

Located in Tarzana, CA

A fine 19th century French Napoleon III gilt and silvered carved wood and gesso full length pier mirror. The arched rectangular plate surmounted by foliage and centered by semi nude...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...

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Giltwood

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Historic American Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

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How Much is a Historic American Painting?

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.
Questions About Historic American Painting
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    The famous artist and co-founder of the Hudson River School artists who painted historical paintings and romantic landscapes was Thomas Cole. Born in England, he immigrated to the U.S. in 1818. During a trip to the Catskills, he first began producing paintings, and his work helped establish the tradition of landscape art in America. Shop a large selection of Hudson River School paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    The artist associated with Urban Realism and American Scene painting is Edward Hopper. Throughout the early 20th century, he created paintings of New York City that captured the feelings of isolation associated with urban life. His best-known works include Nighthawks, Automat, Chop Suey and Office at Night. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Edward Hopper art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    Jackson Pollock is the American artist famous for laying the canvas on the floor and dripping the paint from a bucket using a stick. He called this innovative technique "drip painting." Pollock stood at the forefront of Abstract Expressionism to the point that his name has become nearly synonymous with the movement. He was deeply respected by his contemporaries, and Pollock’s paintings, prints and other art — as well as his commitment to the work — influenced artists worldwide. Explore a collection of Jackson Pollock art on 1stDibs.

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