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Large Antique Landscape Paintings

Large Antique English Oil Painting Landscape Farmyard Yorkshire
Large Antique English Oil Painting Landscape Farmyard Yorkshire

Large Antique English Oil Painting Landscape Farmyard Yorkshire

Located in London, GB

Large Antique English Oil Painting Landscape Farmyard Yorkshire English, c. 1900 Canvas: Height

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Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Plow Field at Dawn in Mountain Landscape 18th Century Antique Large Oil Painting
Plow Field at Dawn in Mountain Landscape 18th Century Antique Large Oil Painting

Plow Field at Dawn in Mountain Landscape 18th Century Antique Large Oil Painting

Located in Stockholm, SE

. Painted by an unknown professional artist, presumably in the late 18th century. Antique oil painting on

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Late 18th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Oil

Cattle with Windmills (Large Framed 20th Century Antique Watercolor Landscape)
Cattle with Windmills (Large Framed 20th Century Antique Watercolor Landscape)

Cattle with Windmills (Large Framed 20th Century Antique Watercolor Landscape)

Located in New Orleans, LA

I apologize for the reflections in the glass of this watercolor. At any rate, it's a large scene of

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Early 20th Century Romantic Landscape Paintings

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Watercolor

Large Antique English Signed Oil Painting Country Cottage in Surrey Village Lane
Large Antique English Signed Oil Painting Country Cottage in Surrey Village Lane

Large Antique English Signed Oil Painting Country Cottage in Surrey Village Lane

By Joel Owen

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

'Start of the Day, Dorking, Surrey' signed by Joel B. Owen (British, signed and dated 1919) oil on canvas, framed framed: 25 x 35 inches canvas: 20 x 30 inches provenance: private co...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Large Antique Chinese Landscape Watercolor Painting
Large Antique Chinese Landscape Watercolor Painting

Large Antique Chinese Landscape Watercolor Painting

$1,015Sale Price|65% Off

H 36 in W 69 in D 4 in

Large Antique Chinese Landscape Watercolor Painting

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Large impressive antique Chinese landscape painting, signed and framed under glass. Mixed media on

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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Paper

Large Antique Oil on Canvas Landscape Painting C1907
Large Antique Oil on Canvas Landscape Painting C1907

Large Antique Oil on Canvas Landscape Painting C1907

$760Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.5 in W 45.5 in D 2.25 in

Large Antique Oil on Canvas Landscape Painting C1907

Located in Big Flats, NY

Large Antique Oil on Canvas Landscape Painting C1907 Measures - 29.5"H x 45.5"W x 2.25"D A large

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Early 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Antique Landscape Oil Painting
Antique Landscape Oil Painting

Antique Landscape Oil Painting

$758

H 32.29 in W 40.95 in D 3.94 in

Antique Landscape Oil Painting

Located in London, GB

A beautiful, large and impressive antique landscape oil painting, this dates from around the 19th

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Antique 19th Century German Victorian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

French 20th Century Large Landscape Painting
French 20th Century Large Landscape Painting

French 20th Century Large Landscape Painting

$2,250

H 31 in W 44.88 in D 1.75 in

French 20th Century Large Landscape Painting

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A wonderfully large and vibrant landscape painting from France. Signed in the bottom right corner

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20th Century French French Provincial Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Large Antique Chinese Watercolor Landscape Signed Framed
Large Antique Chinese Watercolor Landscape Signed Framed

Large Antique Chinese Watercolor Landscape Signed Framed

$1,500Sale Price|40% Off

H 59 in W 35 in D 4 in

Large Antique Chinese Watercolor Landscape Signed Framed

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Antique Chinese mountaneerous landscape painting, large impressive, 35” by 59”, framed in wooden

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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Paper

Large 18th C. Bucolic Painting Garden Nature Scene Landscape Dog Flowers Antique
Large 18th C. Bucolic Painting Garden Nature Scene Landscape Dog Flowers Antique

Large 18th C. Bucolic Painting Garden Nature Scene Landscape Dog Flowers Antique

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Large 18th C. Bucolic Painting Garden Nature Scene Landscape Dog Flowers Antique . A Beautiful Hand

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Antique 18th Century French Rococo Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Large Modern Framed Artwork Decorative Painting Landscape LA CA Art Gallery
Large Modern Framed Artwork Decorative Painting Landscape LA CA Art Gallery

Large Modern Framed Artwork Decorative Painting Landscape LA CA Art Gallery

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Large Modern Framed Artwork Decorative Painting Landscape LA CA Art Gallery . Wall Art Decorative

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1990s Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Large Landscape Oil Painting by G. Taverna (1814-1878), Swiss, the 19century
Large Landscape Oil Painting by G. Taverna (1814-1878), Swiss, the 19century

Large Landscape Oil Painting by G. Taverna (1814-1878), Swiss, the 19century

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Antique large oil painting Landscape by Gaudenz Taverna (1814-1878), Swiss, the 19century. The

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Classical Roman Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Large Oil Painting of Men with Horse and Dogs in Landscape, Turn of the Century
Large Oil Painting of Men with Horse and Dogs in Landscape, Turn of the Century

Large Oil Painting of Men with Horse and Dogs in Landscape, Turn of the Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large horizontal oil on canvas painting with gilded frame featuring men, horses and dogs painted

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Early 20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Wood

19th Century Biedermeier Landscape Painting with River and Mountain Hut
19th Century Biedermeier Landscape Painting with River and Mountain Hut

19th Century Biedermeier Landscape Painting with River and Mountain Hut

Located in Berghuelen, DE

19th Century Biedermeier Landscape Painting with River and Mountain Hut A large magnificent

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Antique Late 19th Century German Country Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Very Large Landscape Verdure Pastoral Oil on Canvas, Ch. Boulogne Cows Watering
Very Large Landscape Verdure Pastoral Oil on Canvas, Ch. Boulogne Cows Watering

Very Large Landscape Verdure Pastoral Oil on Canvas, Ch. Boulogne Cows Watering

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Very Large Landscape Verdure Pastoral Oil on Canvas, Ch. Boulogne Cows Watering Verdure painting

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Antique 19th Century Belgian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Plaster, Wood, Giltwood

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Large Antique Landscape Painting, Lac Au Crepuscule by Alfred De Breanski, 19thc
Large Antique Landscape Painting, Lac Au Crepuscule by Alfred De Breanski, 19thc

Large Antique Landscape Painting, Lac Au Crepuscule by Alfred De Breanski, 19thc

By Alfred de Breanski Sr.

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique landscape painting by Alfred de Breanski (British, 1852 – 1928) titled "Lac Au

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Antique 19th Century English Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Large Antique Painting, Landscape Farm Scene with Cattle, by Hebing, Early 20thC
Large Antique Painting, Landscape Farm Scene with Cattle, by Hebing, Early 20thC

Large Antique Painting, Landscape Farm Scene with Cattle, by Hebing, Early 20thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

A large antique landscape painting by Hebing offers oil on canvas farm scene with cattle, figures

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Early 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint, Giltwood

Pair of Large Antique Style Landscape Oil Paintings
Pair of Large Antique Style Landscape Oil Paintings

Pair of Large Antique Style Landscape Oil Paintings

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H 29.93 in W 42.13 in D 1.97 in

Pair of Large Antique Style Landscape Oil Paintings

Located in London, GB

A beautiful pair of large antique style landscape oil paintings. They were made in England, they

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Vintage 1970s British Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Very Large Antique Landscape Oil Painting in Antique Gilt Frame
Very Large Antique Landscape Oil Painting in Antique Gilt Frame

Very Large Antique Landscape Oil Painting in Antique Gilt Frame

Located in Atlanta, GA

Very large antique landscape oil painting with ducks and lovely painted trees in beautiful gilt

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Antique 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

18th Century Monochrome Oil Paintings on Canvas Large Antique Landscapes, Two
18th Century Monochrome Oil Paintings on Canvas Large Antique Landscapes, Two

18th Century Monochrome Oil Paintings on Canvas Large Antique Landscapes, Two

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Beautiful and rare antique set of two large oil painting on canvas, 178s0. A splendid landscape

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Antique 1780s Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Large Antique Rural Pastoral Landscape Oil Painting O/C, Circa 1930
Large Antique Rural Pastoral Landscape Oil Painting O/C, Circa 1930

Large Antique Rural Pastoral Landscape Oil Painting O/C, Circa 1930

Located in Big Flats, NY

An oversized antique painting offers pastoral landscape scene with village, country road, figures

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20th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Large Venetian Landscape Painting, Signed "Eliot Clark"
Large Venetian Landscape Painting, Signed "Eliot Clark"

Large Venetian Landscape Painting, Signed "Eliot Clark"

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large gilt wood framed oil on canvas venetian landscape painting, signed "Eliot Clark". For many

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20th Century American Paintings

Large Antique Oil on Canvas Hudson River School Landscape Painting circa 1890
Large Antique Oil on Canvas Hudson River School Landscape Painting circa 1890

Large Antique Oil on Canvas Hudson River School Landscape Painting circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An oversized antique Hudson River School landscape painting offers oil on canvas mountain scene

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Antique Late 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Antique Hudson River Scene Large Landscape Oil Painting in Gilt Wood Frame
Antique Hudson River Scene Large Landscape Oil Painting in Gilt Wood Frame

Antique Hudson River Scene Large Landscape Oil Painting in Gilt Wood Frame

Located in West Hartford, CT

Large antique Hudson River scene original oil painting that looks to be unsigned by the artist

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Vintage 1920s American Paintings

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Canvas, Giltwood

Large 19th Century Gilt Framed Oil on Canvas Landscape Painting
Large 19th Century Gilt Framed Oil on Canvas Landscape Painting

Large 19th Century Gilt Framed Oil on Canvas Landscape Painting

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large gilt framed oil on canvas landscape painting. For many more fine antiques, please visit

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Antique 19th Century English Paintings

Large Hudson River School Oil On Canvas Landscape Painting By Morelst C1890
Large Hudson River School Oil On Canvas Landscape Painting By Morelst C1890

Large Hudson River School Oil On Canvas Landscape Painting By Morelst C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Large Antique Hudson River School Oil On Canvas Landscape Painting Signed By T. E. Morelst C1890

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Antique Late 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Antique Oil on Canvas Landscape Painting by G. Mallet, 19th Century
Antique Oil on Canvas Landscape Painting by G. Mallet, 19th Century

Antique Oil on Canvas Landscape Painting by G. Mallet, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a large beautiful antique oil on canvas landscape painting by G. Mallet, signed on the

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Antique 1840s Paintings

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Canvas

Antique French Landscape Painting of a River Crossing a Village, 80 inches Wide
Antique French Landscape Painting of a River Crossing a Village, 80 inches Wide

Antique French Landscape Painting of a River Crossing a Village, 80 inches Wide

By Victor Brugairolles

Located in Dallas, TX

This very large antique French landscape painting was done by Victor Brugairolles (1869-1936

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Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas

19th Century Oil on Canvas Sheep, Landscape Henry Schouten Large Gilt Wood Frame
19th Century Oil on Canvas Sheep, Landscape Henry Schouten Large Gilt Wood Frame

19th Century Oil on Canvas Sheep, Landscape Henry Schouten Large Gilt Wood Frame

By Henry Schouten

Located in Shreveport, LA

19th century oil on canvas sheep beach by Henry Schouten large gilt wood frame ~Direct from

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Antique 19th Century Belgian Paintings

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Wood, Giltwood, Canvas

Antique 19th Century Oil Painting, Shepherd with Sheep Signed J. Meyer
Antique 19th Century Oil Painting, Shepherd with Sheep Signed J. Meyer

Antique 19th Century Oil Painting, Shepherd with Sheep Signed J. Meyer

Located in Round Top, TX

Large antique landscape oil on canvas painting of a young shepherd crossing a bridge with a flock

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Antique Late 19th Century English Paintings

Antique Oil Painting by Thomas Henry Gibb of Red Deer Signed
Antique Oil Painting by Thomas Henry Gibb of Red Deer Signed

Antique Oil Painting by Thomas Henry Gibb of Red Deer Signed

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful large antique oil on canvas landscape painting by Thomas Henry Gibb (1833-1893

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Antique Late 19th Century Paintings

Large Antique Landscape Painting of Mountains over Cabin by Lake, 19th Century
Large Antique Landscape Painting of Mountains over Cabin by Lake, 19th Century

Large Antique Landscape Painting of Mountains over Cabin by Lake, 19th Century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

This large and vibrant scene is a most nostalgic glimpse into the middle of the 19th century. The

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Antique Late 19th Century European Paintings

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Canvas, Giltwood

Large Antique Scottish Highlands Oil Painting Figures Walking through Glen
Large Antique Scottish Highlands Oil Painting Figures Walking through Glen

Large Antique Scottish Highlands Oil Painting Figures Walking through Glen

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Highland Glen Scottish School, early 1900's signed oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 20 x 30 inches Provenance: private collection, UK Condition: very good condition For more any...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

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Oil

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1920s Century Country Creek Landscape
1920s Century Country Creek Landscape

1920s Century Country Creek Landscape

Located in Soquel, CA

Serene early 20th century landscape of a winding creek in verdant country side with a distant farmhouse in the background, by an unknown artist (American, 20th Century), c. 1920. Pre...

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1920s Hudson River School Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Fine Edwardian Portrait of a Lady 1900's British Oil Painting on Canvas
Fine Edwardian Portrait of a Lady 1900's British Oil Painting on Canvas

Fine Edwardian Portrait of a Lady 1900's British Oil Painting on Canvas

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of a Lady British School, early 1900's Circle of Samuel Luke Fildes (1843-1927) British. Bust Portrait of a Lady, Oil on canvas, 24" x 20" (61 x 50.8cm) plus gilt swept f...

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Early 1900s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

A Calm with a Man of War firing a Saluteo
A Calm with a Man of War firing a Saluteo

Peter MonamyA Calm with a Man of War firing a Saluteo

$35,507Sale Price|20% Off

H 20 in W 24 in

A Calm with a Man of War firing a Saluteo

By Peter Monamy

Located in Stoke, Hampshire

Peter Monamy (London 1681-1749) A Calm with a Man of War firing a Salute Oil on canvas Canvas Size 14 1/4 x 17 1/4 in Framed Size 20 x 24 in Peter Monamy was an acclaimed British ma...

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18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Large Victorian Scottish Oil Painting Glencoe Mountains with Shepherd & Sheep
Large Victorian Scottish Oil Painting Glencoe Mountains with Shepherd & Sheep

Large Victorian Scottish Oil Painting Glencoe Mountains with Shepherd & Sheep

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Glencoe Scottish School, late 19th century indistinctly signed lower corner signed oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 30.5 x 42 inches canvas: 24 x 36 inches provenance: private...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Late 19th Century Oil Painting of Two Dogs King Charles Spaniel
Late 19th Century Oil Painting of Two Dogs King Charles Spaniel

Late 19th Century Oil Painting of Two Dogs King Charles Spaniel

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful antique painting with a scene of two dogs. Oil on wood panel. The painting is framed in a classic gold-coloured wooden frame. The painting is unsigned, maker unknown. Est...

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Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Paintings

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Wood, Paint

HUGE OIL PAINTING By MAJOR John E .Bale 19th Century BRITISH SCHOOL
HUGE OIL PAINTING By MAJOR John E .Bale 19th Century BRITISH SCHOOL

HUGE OIL PAINTING By MAJOR John E .Bale 19th Century BRITISH SCHOOL

By John Edward Bale

Located in Ferndown, GB

OIL PAINTING SIGNED 19th Century BRITISH SCHOOL Fine Original Antique 19th Century British OIL PAINTING GOLD GILT FRAME By Major John Edward Bale Excellent Condition Panel, ...

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Late 19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Vintage American Impressionist Framed New England Farm Landscape Oil Painting
Vintage American Impressionist Framed New England Farm Landscape Oil Painting

Vintage American Impressionist Framed New England Farm Landscape Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Oil on canvas, 18 x 22 inches overall, 16 x 20 inches image size. Vintage American impressionist landscape painting. Oil on canvas. Framed.

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1950s Modern Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Circle Teniers, Flemish Art, Peasants smoking and drinking in a Tavern Interior
Circle Teniers, Flemish Art, Peasants smoking and drinking in a Tavern Interior

Circle Teniers, Flemish Art, Peasants smoking and drinking in a Tavern Interior

By David Teniers the Younger

Located in Greven, DE

Circle or Follower of David Teniers, Peasant in a Tavern Inn, drinking and smoking. Oil on canvas, Framed: 39 x 47 cm. Typical Flemish Baroque Interior Scene.

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17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Fine 1800's Italian Grand Tour Oil Painting Figures before Classical Buildings
Fine 1800's Italian Grand Tour Oil Painting Figures before Classical Buildings

Fine 1800's Italian Grand Tour Oil Painting Figures before Classical Buildings

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Arcadian View Italian School, circa 1800 Grand Tour subject oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 12 x 16 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition: very good and sound cond...

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Early 1800s Old Masters Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Antique Spanish Impressionist Signed And Framed Landscape Oil Painting
Antique Spanish Impressionist Signed And Framed Landscape Oil Painting

Antique Spanish Impressionist Signed And Framed Landscape Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Very finely painted 19th Century Spanish impressionist landscape painting. Oil on canvas. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a period giltwood molding. Excelle...

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1890s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Antique Fine Framed French Impressionist Street Scene Paris Signed Oil Painting
Antique Fine Framed French Impressionist Street Scene Paris Signed Oil Painting

Antique Fine Framed French Impressionist Street Scene Paris Signed Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique French impressionist Paris street scene signed oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a gold giltwood impression...

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1940s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Board

Antique French Barbizon Oil Painting, 19th Century Riversaide Oil Painting
Antique French Barbizon Oil Painting, 19th Century Riversaide Oil Painting

Antique French Barbizon Oil Painting, 19th Century Riversaide Oil Painting

Located in AIGNAN, FR

ntique 19th Century oil painting on stretched canvas of a traditional Barbizon riverscape scene. This atmospheric French painting is rich in tonal depth with the trees juxtaposed on...

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Late 19th Century Barbizon School Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Antique American Impressionist Nautical Seascape Sailboat Signed Oil Painting
Antique American Impressionist Nautical Seascape Sailboat Signed Oil Painting

Antique American Impressionist Nautical Seascape Sailboat Signed Oil Painting

By Theodore Victor Carl Valenkamph

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique American impressionist seascape painting by Theodore Victor Carl Valenkamph (1868 - 1924). Oil on canvas, circa 1900. Signed. Image size 20L x 18H. Housed in a period gil...

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Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

FINE ORIGINAL ANTIQUE 18th CENTURY BRITISH OIL PAINTING MAN O WAR
FINE ORIGINAL ANTIQUE 18th CENTURY BRITISH OIL PAINTING MAN O WAR

FINE ORIGINAL ANTIQUE 18th CENTURY BRITISH OIL PAINTING MAN O WAR

Located in Ferndown, GB

FINE ORIGINAL ANTIQUE 18th CENTURY BRITISH OIL PAINTING MAN O WAR IN HARBOUR Description Good Condition canvas but very old with some browning in places (see picture). Cleaned ,re-...

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Mid-18th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

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Oil

English School Oil Painting Napoleonic Wars Naval Engagement Battle at Sea
English School Oil Painting Napoleonic Wars Naval Engagement Battle at Sea

English School Oil Painting Napoleonic Wars Naval Engagement Battle at Sea

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Contemporay English School signed oil painting on copper panel in impressive gilt frame framed: 13 x 14.5 inches panel: 8 x 10 inches provenance: private collection, England conditi...

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20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Le Jardin du Luxembourg
Le Jardin du Luxembourg

Le Jardin du Luxembourg

By Marie-Anne Nivoulies de Pierrefort

Located in London, GB

'Le Jardin du Luxembourg', oil on canvas, by Marie de Nivouliès de Pierrefort (circa 1910). Parisians are not equivocal about their park preferences. Some clearly favour the Tuilerie...

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1910s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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Large Antique Landscape Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are several options of large antique landscape paintings available for sale. Browse a selection of Impressionist, Modern or Surrealist versions of these works for sale today — there are 11 Impressionist, 3 Modern and 1 Surrealist examples available. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Large antique landscape paintings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes brown, gray, black and more. Francis E. Jamieson, Edward J. Duval, William McTaggart, Eilert Mehl and Hal Robinson took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in oil paint, paint and canvas — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much are Large Antique Landscape Paintings?

Prices for pieces in our collection of large antique landscape paintings start at $795 and top out at $24,750 with the average selling for $2,995.

Finding the Right Landscape-paintings for You

It could be argued that cave walls were the canvases for the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict and elevate natural scenery through art, but there is a richer history to consider.

The Netherlands was home to landscapes as a major theme in painting as early as the 1500s, and ink-on-silk paintings in China featured mountains and large bodies of water as far back as the third century. Greeks created vast wall paintings that depicted landscapes and grandiose garden scenes, while in the late 15th century and early 16th century, landscapes were increasingly the subject of watercolor works by the likes of Leonardo da Vinci and Fra Bartolomeo.

The popularity of religious paintings eventually declined altogether, and by the early 19th century, painters of classical landscapes took to painting out-of-doors (plein-air painting). Paintings of natural scenery were increasingly realistic but romanticized too. Into the 20th century, landscapes remained a major theme for many artists, and while the term “landscape painting” may call to mind images of lush, grassy fields and open seascapes, the genre is characterized by more variety, colors and diverse styles than you may think. Painters working in the photorealist style of landscape painting, for example, seek to create works so lifelike that you may confuse their paint for camera pixels. But if you’re shopping for art to outfit an important room, the work needs to be something with a bit of gravitas (and the right frame is important, too).

Adding a landscape painting to your home can introduce peace and serenity within the confines of your own space. (Some may think of it as an aspirational window of sorts rather than a canvas.) Abstract landscape paintings by the likes of Korean painter Seungyoon Choi or Georgia-based artist Katherine Sandoz, on the other hand, bring pops of color and movement into a room. These landscapes refuse to serve as a background. Elsewhere, Adam Straus’s technology-inspired paintings highlight how our extreme involvement with our devices has removed us from the glory of the world around us. Influenced by modern life and steeped in social commentary, Straus’s landscape paintings make us see our surroundings anew.

Whether you’re seeking works by the world’s most notable names or those authored by underground legends, find a vast collection of landscape paintings on 1stDibs.