Joe Duncan Gleason
Mid-20th Century American Paintings
Wood
People Also Browsed
Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Drawings
Paper
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Marble, Ormolu
18th Century Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures
Carrara Marble
Antique 1870s French Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 1880s French Beaux Arts Animal Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Decorative Art
Other
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Early 20th Century French Empire Centerpieces
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Marble, Silver Plate, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps
Griotte Marble, Bronze
1990s American Modern Paintings
Canvas
20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Ormolu
Finding the Right paintings for You
When paired with the perfect frame, the right antique and vintage paintings and other wall decorations can either subtly showcase your personality or steal the show altogether.
The earliest paintings were created on the walls of caves, proving even our ancient ancestors knew that striking artwork is meant to be on display. Cave paintings on an Indonesian island are reportedly older than the earliest cave art in Spain and France, and the figurative paintings back then were produced with inorganic pigments like iron oxide.
Later, the people of Ancient Greece — who learned about art from the Egyptians before them — conceived panel paintings of wax and tempera that were collected and publicly displayed. In the centuries that followed, artists would be commissioned to create large-scale wall murals and frescoed ceilings in sprawling European palaces and in the homes of the aristocracy.
Today, 1stDibs makes it easy for you to celebrate this rich history in your own home. Our collection of paintings includes Art Deco paintings, baroque art and a broad range of other categories. Search by material, period or other attributes to find the right fit — browse an array of 19th century landscape paintings in giltwood frames or abstract oil paintings and portraits made during the 1950s and ‘60s.
An understated contemporary work can complement your space’s color palette without drawing the focus away from the other pivotal design choices you’ve made over the years. Roy Lichtenstein’s Pop art, on the other hand, demands attention with its array of vibrant hues and subjects inspired by popular culture.
Whether you aim to create a gallery in your home or build a single, stunning focal point, you can find what you’re looking for in an extensive inventory of paintings on 1stDibs.