$30,000
H 25.99 in W 48.04 in
Phenomena Winter Harth by Paul Jenkins - Painting, Abstract Art
By Paul Jenkins
Located in London, GB
Phenomena Winter Harth by Paul Jenkins (1923-2012) Oil and sand on canvas 66 x 122 cm (26 x 48
Canvas, Oil
$475Sale Price|36% Off
H 24.5 in W 19.5 in
Equestrian White Stallion Oil Painting, Framed, 1950s, Artist Board
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3949 White stallion equestrian oil on artist board set in a walnut frame
Oil
Mark Jenkin in La La Land : Contemporary Oil Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
work from the studio of Sax Berlin. Oil and acrylic paint on canvas. Signed and dated
Oil, Acrylic
$930
H 20 in W 28.3 in D 0.5 in
Antique Victorian Countryside Oil Landscape Sunset on River Scene 1890s Signed
Located in Stockholm, SE
This charming British oil painting by David Charles Jenkins (1867-1916) captures a serene
Canvas, Wood, Oil
$1,599
H 12 in W 18 in
Victorian Cornish Stormy Seas at Dusk Fishermen on the Rocks Oil Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stormy Seas at Dusk, Cornwall by George Henry Jenkins (British, 1843-1914) Signed oil on board
Oil
$1,856
H 16 in W 24 in
Antique British Oil Painting Fisherman Highland Stream at Sunset, framed oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Fishing the Highland Stream by George Henry Jenkins (British, 1843-1914) signed oil on board
Oil
$10,000
H 16 in W 12 in
...Unto My Nephew, Sandford Jenkins, Jr..., Liberty Magazine Cover
By Leslie Thrasher
Located in Fort Washington, PA
and Sandy Jenkins and includes recurring characters from their extended family and social circles. The
Canvas, Oil
Phenomena with Black Anadem
By Paul Jenkins
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A painting by Paul Jenkins. "Phenomena with Black Anadem" is an abstract painting, ink, acrylic
Ink, Oil, Acrylic
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 52 in W 32 in D 1 in
Large Scale 1920s Portrait of Florence Foster Jenkins, Amateur Soprano Singer
Located in Soquel, CA
A fine, large-scale portrait of a Philadelphia lady, fabled soprano singer Florence Foster Jenkins
Linen, Oil
Kathy's Garden
Located in Denver, CO
Kathy's Garden, 2021
Oil, Panel
Kathy's Garden
Located in Denver, CO
Kathy's Garden, 2021
Oil, Panel
$1,856
H 16 in W 24 in
Antique British Oil Painting Cattle by Highland Stream at Sunset, framed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Cattle Watering by Stream by George Henry Jenkins (British, 1843-1914) signed oil on board, framed
Oil
$36,000
H 15 in W 12 in D 4 in
"Toluca, Mexico" by Robert Onderdonk (1852-1917)
By Robert Jenkins Onderdonk
Located in San Antonio, TX
Robert Jenkins Onderdonk (1852 - 1917) San Antonio Artist Toluca, Mexico painting. Mexican
Oil
“Winter Landscape”
Located in Warren, NJ
Frame: 27 3/4 by 36 inches Sight: 20 1/2 by 28 1/2 inches Weight Condition the varnish yellowed, the edges rubbed from the frame and with some areas of flaking and loss to the pig...
Oil
Unavailable
H 13.25 in W 8.25 in
Paul Jenkins Original Oil Painting On Canvas Collage Signed Fashion Acrylic Art
By Paul Jenkins
Located in Bloomington, MN
Paul Jenkins Authentic and Original Oil Painting, elaborately Custom Framed and listed with SUBMIT
Canvas, Oil
Unavailable
H 24 in W 36 in
PAUL JENKINS Original Acrylic Painting On Canvas Signed Large Landscape Oil Art
By Paul Jenkins
Located in Bloomington, MN
Paul Jenkins Authentic and Large Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed
Canvas, Acrylic
John Elliot Jenkins "Riverboats" Signed, Oil Painting
Located in Houston, TX
John Eliot Jenkins (1868-1937) was born in Kansas and studied painting at the Julian & Colorosi
Canvas
Dartmoor Stream Oil by George Henry Jenkins
Located in Wiltshire, GB
Dartmoor stream by George Henry Jenkins 1843-1907 South Western artist, exhibited Plymouth and
Brass Table Lamp - Oil Lamp Conversion
By Craig Jenkins
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two heavy brass Indian oil lamps. Electrified with switched E26 lightbulb holders and either, Euro
Brass
Untitled
Located in Boston, MA
This sculptural, figurative oil painting employs thick, multi-colored brush strokes smeared and
Oil
Untitled
Located in Boston, MA
This sculptural, figurative oil painting employs thick, multi-colored brush strokes smeared and
Oil
Duchess in White
Located in Boston, MA
This sculptural, figurative oil painting employs thick, multi-colored brush strokes smeared and
Oil, Panel
Untitled
Located in Boston, MA
This sculptural figurative oil painting employs thick, multi-colored brush strokes smeared and
Wire
Sweet Spot
By Debra Reid Jenkins
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oil on canvas Born and raised in Michigan, Debra Reid Jenkins’ art has been greatly influenced
Oil
Bay Breeze
By Debra Reid Jenkins
Located in San Francisco, CA
Born and raised in Michigan, Debra Reid Jenkins’ art has been greatly influenced by her strong
Oil
Blue Notes
By Debra Reid Jenkins
Located in San Francisco, CA
Born and raised in Michigan, Debra Reid Jenkins’ art has been greatly influenced by her strong
Oil
Whispers
By Debra Reid Jenkins
Located in San Francisco, CA
Born and raised in Michigan, Debra Reid Jenkins’ art has been greatly influenced by her strong
Oil
A Little Night Music
By Debra Reid Jenkins
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Oil on Canvas H 30in X W 40in
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 49.9 in W 59.8 in D 0.1 in
Paul Jenkins, Phenomena Wind Branch - Monumental Signed - Oil on Canvas
By Paul Jenkins
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
dated 1974 Oil on Canvas Paul Jenkins The paintings of Paul Jenkins have come to represent the
Canvas, Oil
Norman Jenkins Interior with Still-Life Oil Painting
By Norman Jenkins
Located in New York, NY
In "Interior with Still-Life," a painting by Norman Jenkins (born 1927), space and objects have
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Sold
H 55.01 in W 72.01 in D 1.19 in
Phenomena East Prevailing - Original Oil and Acrylic by P. Jenkins - 1967
By Paul Jenkins
Located in Roma, IT
Contemporary artist Paul Jenkins (Kansas City, Missouri, 1923 - Manhattan, NY, 2012). Oil Painting and Acrylic
Oil, Acrylic
Sold
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in
Jo Jenkins, Tatton Park II, Original Abstract Landscape Painting, Affordable Art
By Jo Jenkins
Located in Deddington, GB
Jo Jenkins Tatton Park II Original Abstract Landscape Painting Oil and Gesso on Canvas Canvas Size
Gesso, Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 31 in W 37 in D 3 in
"Texas Haze" One of Jenkins finest. Large painting
By John Elliot Jenkins
Located in San Antonio, TX
Size: 24 x 30 Frame Size: 31 x 37 Medium: Oil "Texas Haze" Biography John Elliot Jenkins (1868 - 1937
Oil
Sold
H 60 in W 40 in D 1 in
Contemporary Large Abstract Oil Painting by Nora Mendoza Paul Jenkins Style
By Nora Mendoza, Paul Jenkins
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fantastic, abstract, oil painting on canvas, by Nora Mendoza, circa
Norman Jenkins Abstract Oil on Canvas, 1958
Located in London, GB
A heavy impasto abstract oil on canvas by American artist Norman Jenkins (b.1927) dated 1958
Canvas
Paul Jenkins Abstract Oil Painting Phenomena Minister's Séance
Located in Milford, NH
Interesting abstract oil painting by American artist Paul Jenkins (1923-2012). Jenkins was born in
Canvas
Sold
H 28 in W 38 in
Moonlight Liverpool Docks - 19thC Victorian Oil Painting Atkinson Grimshaw
By Wilfred Jenkins
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
This is a large fine 19th century Victorian landscape oil on canvas depicting an atmospheric
Oil
Sold
H 28 in W 38 in D 3 in
Moonlight Liverpool Docks - 19th Century Victorian Oil Painting
By Wilfred Jenkins
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
This is a large fine 19th century Victorian landscape oil on canvas depicting an atmospheric
Oil
Sold
H 21.66 in W 26.38 in
E. W. Jenkins - Impressionist 20th Century Oil, Rye from Lensam
Located in Corsham, GB
This expressive impasto landscape captures the distant town of Rye, its colourful rooftops rising above a textured foreground of fields and trees. The painting has been signed by the...
Oil
Sold
H 25.6 in W 29.53 in
William John Botten Jenkins (1912-1994) - Oil, Reflections in the Water
Located in Corsham, GB
A peaceful landscape scene by William John Botten Jenkins (1912-1994), featuring trees reflected in
Oil
Sold
H 18.12 in W 22.05 in
William John Botten Jenkins (1912-1994) - Oil, The Farmhouse in Summer
Located in Corsham, GB
This delightful rural scene by William John Botten Jenkins (1912-1994) depicts a rustic farmhouse
Oil
Sold
H 23.43 in W 16.54 in
William John Botten Jenkins (1912-1994) - Oil, Through the Art School Entrance
Located in Corsham, GB
This 1933 oil painting by William John Botten Jenkins (1912-1994) captures a view through a doorway
Oil
W.Jenkins Large Still Life Fruits Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Plainview, NY
A large oil on canvas still life fruits painting by the artist W.Jenkins (20th Century - United
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Sold
H 31 in W 46 in D 4 in
On the Tavy - 19th Century Landscape Oil Painting of Dartmoor Sherlock Holmes
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
A large late 19th century oil on canvas depicting a small herd of cattle near rapid waters ‘On the
Oil
Untitled
By Paul Jenkins
Located in Palm Desert, CA
oil on canvas Signed, lower left, "Paul Jenkins". Provenance: Private Collection, CA.
Oil
Phenomena West Wind Sounding
By Paul Jenkins
Located in Long Island City, NY
An oil painting by Paul Jenkins from 1979. A colorful abstract painting with bold shapes and forms
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 24.02 in W 35.83 in D 1.38 in
Linear Balance, abstract art, landscape, impressionistic
By Jo Jenkins
Located in Deddington, GB
Linear Balance by Jo Jenkins [2022] original Oil and gesso canvas Image size: H:61 cm x W:91 cm
Gesso, Oil
Phenomena Broadway Prism at 42nd St
By Paul Jenkins
Located in New York, NY
Paul Jenkins American, 1923–2012 Paul Jenkins’s intuitive, chance-based painting techniques helped
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 24.41 in W 27.76 in
George Henry Jenkins (1843-1914) - Framed Watercolour, Sailing on the Estuary
Located in Corsham, GB
A busy impasto landscape depicting a low alpine view with wildflowers, by French painter Georges G. Filiberti (1881-1970). This superb impressionistic scene is signed and dated to th...
Oil
Sold
H 31 in W 37 in D 3 in
"Texas Creek" Most likely in or near Austin Texas
By John Elliot Jenkins
Located in San Antonio, TX
John Elliot Jenkins "Texas Creek" Most likely in or near Austin Texas(1868 - 1937) Austin Artist
Oil
"OLD MILL ON SAN ANTONIO RIVER" TEXAS FRAMED
By Robert Jenkins Onderdonk
Located in San Antonio, TX
Medium: Oil on Panel "Old Mill on San Antonio River" Biography Robert Jenkins Onderdonk (1852 - 1917
Oil
Sumptuous Still Life Fruit on a Table, signed oil painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Late Summer Fruits by W. Jenkins, late 20th century signed oil painting on board, framed framed
Oil
Sold
H 16 in W 24 in
Antique English Oil Painting Seascape Jenkins Gold Frame Realist
By George Henry Jenkins 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
A stunning original antique oil painting by well listed British artist George Henry Jenkins (1843
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 20.08 in W 22.84 in
Arthur Henry Jenkins (1871-1940) - Early 20th Century Oil, Haystacks, Wiltshire
Located in Corsham, GB
Arthur Henry Jenkins (1871-1940). The bright colour palette and impressionist tone have been wonderfully
Oil
"A Devon Creek" by George Henry Jenkins
Located in Mere, GB
"A Devon Creek" by George Henry Jenkins George Henry Jenkins 1843-1914 lived in Plymouth and
Oil
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H 35.83 in W 24.02 in
Washed Up in a New Land, Jo Jenkins, Original Landscape Painting, Impressionist
By Jo Jenkins
Located in Deddington, GB
Jo Jenkins Washed up in a New Land, Oil and gesso on canvas, Unframed – height 91cm x width 61cm
Oil, Canvas
In the Manner of Paul Jenkins
Located in Summit, NJ
Gorgeous large scale oil on canvas in the manner of Paul Jenkins. Dramatic brush strokes in pink
Oil, Canvas
Sold
H 10 in W 14 in D 3 in
"Portsmouth Sea and Coast at Sunset" Oil Painting
By George Henry Jenkins 1
Located in ludlow, GB
Oil on panel, Signed and Framed in its original gilt frame. It is further inscribed on the back
Oil
Sold
H 12 in W 18.75 in D 1 in
Fine Victorian English Marine Signed Oil Painting Rocky Coastline Seascape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: George Henry Jenkins (British, b. 1868), signed lower left corner. Title: The
Oil
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H 25 in W 37 in D 4 in
Garford Bridge, Dartmoor - 19th Century Landscape Oil Painting - Sherlock Holmes
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
This is a large late 19th century summer evening landscape oil on canvas depicting a small herd of
Oil
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H 12 in W 18 in
Antique Cornish Oil Painting Sunset Over Rocky Shores Figures Collecting Fish
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Sunset Over Rocky Shores, Cornish Coast by George Henry Jenkins (British, 1843-1914) Signed oil on
Oil
Phenomena Bent Sun Chart
By Paul Jenkins
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Paul Jenkins, American (1923 - 2012) Title: Phenomena Bent Sun Chart Year: 1979 Medium
Oil
"A Dartmoor Stream" Oil Painting by George Henry Jenkins
By George Henry Jenkins 1
Located in Wiltshire, GB
"A Dartmoor Stream" oil painting by George Henry Jenkins. George Henry Jenkins, 1843-1914 lived in
20th Century Original Oil on Canvas - Fruit Basket - Signed W. Jenkins
Located in Charlotte, NC
An original oil painting on canvas, from the 20th century. Untitled, (Fruit Basket). Signed "W
Wood, Canvas, Paint
Phenomena for Alice
By Paul Jenkins
Located in Paris, ile de France
Paul Jenkins (1923-2012) Phenomena for Alice, 1962 Oil on canvas 46 x 27 cm Signed
Oil
Phenomena Wind Sleeve Alter
By Paul Jenkins
Located in Paris, ile de France
Paul JENKINS Phenomena Wind Sleeve Alter, 1974 Oil on canvas 194 x 375 cm / 76 ½ x 147 ½ in
Canvas, Oil
Duchess in Pink
Located in Boston, MA
This sculptural figurative oil painting employs thick, multi-colored brush strokes smeared and
Oil, Panel
Duchess in Yellow
Located in Boston, MA
This sculptural, figurative oil painting employs thick, multi-colored brush strokes smeared and
Oil, Panel
Untitled
Located in Boston, MA
This sculptural, figurative oil painting employs thick, multi-colored brush strokes smeared and
Wire
Untitled
Located in Boston, MA
This sculptural, figurative oil painting employs thick, multi-colored brush strokes smeared and
Wire
Untitled
Located in Boston, MA
This sculptural figurative oil painting employs thick, multi-colored brush strokes smeared and
Wire
$1,687
H 14.5 in W 17 in
17th Century Dutch Oil Painting Figures outside Building in Ancient Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Figures in Landscape Dutch School, 17th century oil on wood panel, framed in antique wooden frame framed: 14.5 x 17 inches panel : 10 x 12 inches Provenance: private collection, Engl...
Oil
$2,970
H 22.5 in W 32.5 in
Fine 19th Century Belgian Horse Racing Sporting Art Oil Painting Riders & Horses
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'Clearing the Pond' by Francois Duyk (Belgian, late 19th century) signed lower corner oil on canvas, framed framed: 22.5 x 32.5 inches canvas : 20 x 30 inches Provenance: private col...
Oil
$11,947
H 25.25 in W 35.25 in D 2.5 in
19th Century oil painting of The Grand Canal Venice towards St Marks Square
By Alfred Pollentine
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Alfred Pollentine British, (1844-1910) The Grand Canal looking towards St Marks Square & the Doge’s Palace, Venice Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 19.25 inches x 29.25 inches Size...
Canvas, Oil
$850
H 13 in W 9.75 in
1940's Provence France Painting Landscape - Post Impressionist artist
By Louis Bellon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Provencal Landscape by Louis Bellon (French 1908-1998) Signed and dated 1947 From a batch of similar work where most were dated 1942-1947 watercolour painting on paper, unframed mea...
Watercolor
Colorful Twilight Sky
By Dennis Sheehan
Located in Milford, NH
A fine tonalist landscape with colorful twilight sky at the end of the day by American contemporary artist Dennis Sheehan (b. 1950). Sheehan was born in Boston, Massachusetts and wen...
Canvas, Oil
$1,700
H 37.8 in W 53.15 in D 1.58 in
Twilight in the Forest Meadow, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 1920s, Framed
Located in Stockholm, SE
An expansive twilight landscape unfolds before you: a dark spruce forest opens into a quiet forest meadow, the silence punctuated only by the fading light. In the distance, the Bavar...
Canvas, Oil
$1,475
H 32 in W 26 in D 2 in
Antique American Impressionist Fall Signed Landscape Framed Rare Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist signed landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed. Measuring: 32 by 26 inches overall. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed ...
Canvas, Oil
$2,275
H 12 in W 15 in D 2 in
Antique American Impressionist Framed New England Landscape Original Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist landscape oil painting. Oil on canvasboard. Framed. Measuring: 12 by 15 inches overall, and 8 by 10 painting alone. In excellent original condition. H...
Oil, Board
$1,415
H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
Spring Mood. Oil landscape Painting on Canvas, Modern Impressionism
Located in Oslo, NO
The painting "Spring Mood" was painted en plein air in Switzerland in the style of modern impressionism and conveys a sense of joy and renewal in nature. A winding path guides the vi...
Oil, Canvas
$1,980Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 32 in D 2 in
Antique American Impressionist Coastal Sunset Beach Scene Pointillist Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderfully painted sunset coastal beach scene. Framed. Oil on canvas. Image size, 20"H by 24"L.
Canvas, Oil
$2,240
H 23.63 in W 28.75 in
Cadaqués in Calm Oil on Canvas Painting, Signed, 1977 mediterranean spanish
By Ramon Pichot i Soler
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Cadaqués in Calm Artist: Ramón Pichot Soler (Figueres, 1924 – Barcelona, 1996) Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 60 x 73 cm (23.6 x 28.7 in) With frame: 66 x 79 cm (26 x 31...
Canvas, Oil
Summer Impressionist Landscape w/ Trees
Located in Beachwood, OH
Glen Tracy (American, 1883-1956) Summer Landscape, c. 1920 Oil on board Signed lower right, titled verso 12 x 9 inches 17.25 x 14.5 inches, framed Since he studied and taught commer...
Oil
1940's French Signed Oil Expressionist Landscape Riverside Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Riverside Scene By Alex Levrat, French 1941 signed & dated oil on board, framed Framed: 15 x 18 inches Board : 13 x 16 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: very g...
Oil
$5,650
H 28.35 in W 36.23 in D 1.58 in
French Impressionist River and Park Landscape
Located in Cotignac, FR
A French Impressionist oil on canvas view of a river in parkland by the noted French artist Albert Uriet. The painting is signed and dated bottom right and is presented in a fine car...
Oil
$2,159Sale Price|20% Off
H 10 in W 14 in D 2 in
George Boyle Impressionist oil painting, Barbizon School of cows grazing
Located in Harkstead, GB
A superb example of a Barbizon inspired landscape painted by the "Catford Corot" from the late 19th Century. This very striking image shows the artist at the absolute peak of his abi...
Oil, Wood Panel
$1,215
H 18 in W 25.5 in
Signed French Impressionist Oil River Landscape & Buildings Beautifully Tranquil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French Impressionist, signed and dated lower front corner Title: River landscape Medium: signed oil painting on canvas, unframed and inscribed verso. canvas: 18...
Oil
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