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Antique Still Life with Fruit and Melon
Antique Still Life with Fruit and Melon

Antique Still Life with Fruit and Melon

Located in Soquel, CA

Antique Still Life with Fruit and Melon Traditional European style still life with harvest fruits, figs, pears, grapes, and cantaloupe.

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Early 20th Century American Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique Still Life with Grapes and Peaches by A. Rudolphi, Oil on Canvas
Antique Still Life with Grapes and Peaches by A. Rudolphi, Oil on Canvas

Antique Still Life with Grapes and Peaches by A. Rudolphi, Oil on Canvas

Located in Berlin, DE

Elegant oil on canvas still life by A. Rudolphi, signed lower left and dating from around 1900. The composition features a delicate arrangement of grapes in a silver bowl, halved pea...

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19th Century Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Roses in a Jug - 1920's French Impressionist Antique Still Life Oil Painting
Roses in a Jug - 1920's French Impressionist Antique Still Life Oil Painting

Roses in a Jug - 1920's French Impressionist Antique Still Life Oil Painting

Located in Sevenoaks, GB

A beautiful 1920's French impressionist oil on board interior still life with yellow roses in a jug. Excellent quality work with lots of detail including a painting on the wall and m...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Antique still life oil painting of roses in a green vase
Antique still life oil painting of roses in a green vase

Antique still life oil painting of roses in a green vase

Located in Ebberup, DK

Original antique still life oil on canvas painting of a bouquet of red, yellow and pink flowers arranged in a green and red vase.

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Romantic Paintings

Materials

Paint

Antique Still Life Print – Fish, Crabs, Fruit and Pewter Jug – Circa 1800
Antique Still Life Print – Fish, Crabs, Fruit and Pewter Jug – Circa 1800

Antique Still Life Print – Fish, Crabs, Fruit and Pewter Jug – Circa 1800

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Still Life Print – Fish, Crabs, Fruit and Pewter Jug – Beckett & Robinson, c.1800 This fine antique stipple and line engraving with original hand coloring presents a dramati...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique American Still Life Oil Painting Yellow Roses Bowl Frame Gold Silver
Antique American Still Life Oil Painting Yellow Roses Bowl Frame Gold Silver

Antique American Still Life Oil Painting Yellow Roses Bowl Frame Gold Silver

Located in Buffalo, NY

This evocative antique still life presents a quiet arrangement of white roses, delicately rendered in oil on canvas and set against a warm, atmospheric ground.

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1880s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique still life Scandinavian oil painting of red tulip flowers
Antique still life Scandinavian oil painting of red tulip flowers

Antique still life Scandinavian oil painting of red tulip flowers

Located in Ebberup, DK

This mid-century oil on canvas is a quintessential example of the Danish still-life tradition from the 1940s-1950s. The painting captures a bouquet of lush red tulips, a motif deeply...

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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

Oil on Canvas Antique Still Life of Grapes with Varieties
Oil on Canvas Antique Still Life of Grapes with Varieties

Oil on Canvas Antique Still Life of Grapes with Varieties

Located in Marbella, ES

This oil on canvas, both decorative and educational, depicts a lush vineyard of grapes with various varieties, carefully distinguished by color and shape. Framed by classical archite...

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Antique Still Life Painting, Flowers Vase Painting, White Daisies, Coppenolle.
Antique Still Life Painting, Flowers Vase Painting, White Daisies, Coppenolle.

Antique Still Life Painting, Flowers Vase Painting, White Daisies, Coppenolle.

By Edmond Van Coppenolle

Located in Breganze, VI

Flowers artwork, antique oil painting, still life with bouquet of white daisies flowers  proposed here is an oil painting on canvas of the Nineteenth Century.  

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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Louis Philippe Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Still-Life Painting of Box and Bag, Oil on Canvas, 1940s, Unframed
Still-Life Painting of Box and Bag, Oil on Canvas, 1940s, Unframed

Still-Life Painting of Box and Bag, Oil on Canvas, 1940s, Unframed

Located in Genève, GE

Bovy Lysberg, 1943 oil painting, modernist still life, surrealist painting, symbolist art, Belgian modern art, European modernism, metaphysical painting, biomorphic art, signed oil o...

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1940s Academic Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Military Still Life with Cap, Sword, and Uniform, Oil on Canvas, 1903
Military Still Life with Cap, Sword, and Uniform, Oil on Canvas, 1903

Military Still Life with Cap, Sword, and Uniform, Oil on Canvas, 1903

Located in Genève, GE

Distinguished by its date, signature, and accomplished execution, this painting represents a compelling collectible work for connoisseurs of historical painting, refined still lifes,...

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Early 1900s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Flowers n°2 Still Life Painting, Oil on Wood, Expressionist, 1941
Flowers n°2 Still Life Painting, Oil on Wood, Expressionist, 1941

Flowers n°2 Still Life Painting, Oil on Wood, Expressionist, 1941

By Georges Darel

Located in Genève, GE

antique still life painting, mid century still life, floral still life painting, flowers in vase painting, oil on canvas still life, expressive still life, post impressionist still l...

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1940s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil

18th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Still Life Painting, 1750
18th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Still Life Painting, 1750

18th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Still Life Painting, 1750

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Artwork oil on canvas depicting a still life with fruit, beautifully painted. A beautifully sized and proportioned painting, it would easily fit into any space in the home, making it...

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Antique 1750s Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

1990s Oil on Canvas Antique Still Life of Grapes with Varieties
1990s Oil on Canvas Antique Still Life of Grapes with Varieties

1990s Oil on Canvas Antique Still Life of Grapes with Varieties

Located in Marbella, ES

This oil on canvas, both decorative and educational, depicts a lush vineyard of grapes with various varieties, carefully distinguished by color and shape. Framed by classical archite...

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Classical Still Life of Flowers Ornate Display Antique Dutch Oil Painting
Classical Still Life of Flowers Ornate Display Antique Dutch Oil Painting

Classical Still Life of Flowers Ornate Display Antique Dutch Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Profusion of Flowers Classical Still Life Dutch School, 19th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 32 x 21 inches provenance: private collection condition: very good and sound con...

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Late 19th Century Old Masters Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Fine English Still Life Flowers Exotic Bird and Fruit Large Oil Painting Signed
Fine English Still Life Flowers Exotic Bird and Fruit Large Oil Painting Signed

Fine English Still Life Flowers Exotic Bird and Fruit Large Oil Painting Signed

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Classical Still Life English School, signed and dated 1968 signed oil on board, unframed board : 28 x 25.5 inches Provenance: private collection, England Condition: a very few minor ...

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Mid-20th Century Victorian Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique Still Life Fruits Oil on Canvas English Oil Painting Giltwood Frame
Antique Still Life Fruits Oil on Canvas English Oil Painting Giltwood Frame

Antique Still Life Fruits Oil on Canvas English Oil Painting Giltwood Frame

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An exceptionally fine quality example of an elaborately framed English Still Life of fruits Oil Painting on canvas, in the style of Oliver Clare or Eloise Harriet Stannard, second qu...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Antique French Still Life Strawberry Bowl Abundant Still Life of Fruit Interior
Antique French Still Life Strawberry Bowl Abundant Still Life of Fruit Interior

Antique French Still Life Strawberry Bowl Abundant Still Life of Fruit Interior

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Still Life of Fruit French School, mid 19th century indistinctly signed lower right corner oil on canvas laid on board, framed framed: 27 x 35 inches board: 25 x 33 inches provenance...

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Late 19th Century Old Masters Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid Century Still Life -- Antiques and Apples
Mid Century Still Life -- Antiques and Apples

Mid Century Still Life -- Antiques and Apples

Located in Soquel, CA

Elegant mid-century still life of an antique vase, tall red candle, and a bowl of apples by California artist Florence C.

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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Still Life Painting of an Arrangement of Fruit and Golden Vessels, 1889
Antique Still Life Painting of an Arrangement of Fruit and Golden Vessels, 1889

Antique Still Life Painting of an Arrangement of Fruit and Golden Vessels, 1889

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… Dating to 1889, this still life painting depicts an abundance of fruit on a table covered with a cream linen. Most of the fruit (peaches, pineapple, a...

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Antique 1880s Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Antique Still Life Painting Oil on Board Tea Time with Book and Cigarette
Antique Still Life Painting Oil on Board Tea Time with Book and Cigarette

Antique Still Life Painting Oil on Board Tea Time with Book and Cigarette

Located in Munich, DE

This intriguing still life was created in the 1920s ca. The painting was painted in oil paints on board, it is unsigned. Depicted is a silver teapot with a wooden handle, a matching ...

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Vintage 1920s European Other Paintings

Materials

Paint

Antique American School Modernist Flower Still Life Painting
Antique American School Modernist Flower Still Life Painting

Antique American School Modernist Flower Still Life Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique American modernist still life painting. Oil and gouache on board, circa 1940.

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1930s Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Signed Antique Painting: 'Still Life of Fruit and Flowers'
Signed Antique Painting: 'Still Life of Fruit and Flowers'

Signed Antique Painting: 'Still Life of Fruit and Flowers'

By Mary Armour

Located in St. Albans, GB

Mary Armour 1902 – 2000 Signed. Oil Paint on Board. Picture size: 24 x 24 inch (61 x 61 cm) Mary Nicol Neill Armour, née Steel, (27 March 1902 – 5 July 2000) was a Scottish landsc...

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20th Century Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Sunflowers - Antique English Impressionist Still Life Flowers Oil Painting
Sunflowers - Antique English Impressionist Still Life Flowers Oil Painting

Sunflowers - Antique English Impressionist Still Life Flowers Oil Painting

Located in Sevenoaks, GB

A beautiful early 20th century English impressionist oil on canvas still life depicting sunflowers in a cream jug, by John Sweet. This important work was exhibited at the Royal Acad...

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1930s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Antique Grasshopper Weathervane" oil painting, poetic realist, still life
"Antique Grasshopper Weathervane" oil painting, poetic realist, still life

"Antique Grasshopper Weathervane" oil painting, poetic realist, still life

By Sarah Lamb

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

A major oil painting from American Realist painter Sarah Lamb. A unique, antique weathervane in the form of a brass grasshopper is the subject of this still life, set atop a rustic ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Still life in an antique vase. Floral  original painting
Still life in an antique vase. Floral  original painting

Still life in an antique vase. Floral original painting

By Liudmila Shabazova

Located in Zofingen, AG

The still life is painted brightly and festively. The black background creates contrast and solemnity. The painting is quite large in size, painted with broad strokes.

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2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Antique American Modernist Framed Flower Still Life Oil Painting
Antique American Modernist Framed Flower Still Life Oil Painting

Antique American Modernist Framed Flower Still Life Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Very impressive early American modernist flower still life oil painting. Framed. Oil on canvas. Image size, 12H by 16L. Exceptional quality.

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1940s Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique American Modernist Fruit Still Life Tablescape Framed  Oil Painting
Antique American Modernist Fruit Still Life Tablescape Framed  Oil Painting

Antique American Modernist Fruit Still Life Tablescape Framed Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Vintage American modernist still life oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Measuring: 14 by 17 inches overall, and 9 by 12 painting alone.. In excellent original condition. Handsomel...

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Early 1900s Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Antique Poppies Still Life Oil Painting on Artist Board, Signed 1953
Antique Poppies Still Life Oil Painting on Artist Board, Signed 1953

Antique Poppies Still Life Oil Painting on Artist Board, Signed 1953

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

6007 Antique Poppies Still Life,an antique oil painting on artist board displayed in a hand painted newer wood frame, signed lower right by Alb.Mayer 1953.

Category

1950s Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintage Antique French Painting Still Life Roses next to Bowl
Vintage Antique French Painting Still Life Roses next to Bowl

Vintage Antique French Painting Still Life Roses next to Bowl

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Still Life of Roses French artist, circa 1900's signed watercolour on board, unframed board: 13 x 18.5 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: very good and sound co...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Fine Impressionist Antique Signed Oil Painting Still Life Tankards interiors
Fine Impressionist Antique Signed Oil Painting Still Life Tankards interiors

Fine Impressionist Antique Signed Oil Painting Still Life Tankards interiors

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Still Life Of Tankards Early 20th Century European School signed oil painting on board, framed framed: 16 x 21 inches board: 12 x 16.5 inches provenance: private collection, England ...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Very Large Antique Belgian Still Life Painting Fruits Flowers Charles Verlat
Very Large Antique Belgian Still Life Painting Fruits Flowers Charles Verlat

Very Large Antique Belgian Still Life Painting Fruits Flowers Charles Verlat

Located in London, GB

Very Large Antique Belgian Still Life Painting Fruits Flowers Charles Verlat Belgian, 1885 Panel: Height 157cm, width 109cm Frame: Height 175cm, width 127cm, depth 8cm This remarka...

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Late 19th Century Naturalistic Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Antique 19th Century Continental School Still Life Oil Painting Bird Hunting
Antique 19th Century Continental School Still Life Oil Painting Bird Hunting

Antique 19th Century Continental School Still Life Oil Painting Bird Hunting

Located in London, GB

Antique 19th Century Continental School Still Life Oil Painting Bird Equipment Continental, 19th Century Canvas: Height 76cm, width 64cm Frame: Height 97cm, width 83cm, depth 6cm D...

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19th Century Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Antique Samsung Flip", Vintage Recycle Flip Phone, Nostalgic Still-Life Framed
"Antique Samsung Flip", Vintage Recycle Flip Phone, Nostalgic Still-Life Framed

"Antique Samsung Flip", Vintage Recycle Flip Phone, Nostalgic Still-Life Framed

By Nicole Nikolich, Lace in the Moon

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece titled "Antique Samsung Flip" is a one-of-a-kind original piece by Nicole Nikolich (Lace in the Moon) and is made from recycled cell phone mounted on crocheted acrylic in ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Textile, Yarn, Found Objects

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Antique Still Life For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact antique still life you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. There are many Impressionist, Modern and Surrealist versions of these works for sale. You’re likely to find the perfect antique still life among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding an antique still life to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of brown, beige, black, gray and more. An antique still life from John Nugent Fitch after Matilda Smith, Olga Antonova, Norman Baasch, David Halliday and Helene Robinson — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much is a Antique Still Life?

The price for an antique still life in our collection starts at $45 and tops out at $63,779 with the average selling for $795.
Questions About Antique Still Life
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A still life is a type of painting or drawing portraying an arrangement of different objects. Typically, these subjects include fruit, flowers, dining ware, and glassware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    No, a still life doesn't have to be realistic. Still life is a genre or type of subject matter. To fit the definition, a piece simply needs to portray inanimate objects. Artists can employ any style they choose to represent the objects in their paintings. Some examples of abstract still-life paintings include Georges Braque's Violin and Candlestick, Pablo Picasso's Still Life with Chair Caning and Paul Cézanne's Fruit Bowl, Glass, and Apples. Find a large collection of still-life paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A still- life painting depicts inanimate, everyday objects.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Dutch still life paintings are painted works of art depicting everyday objects that were produced in the Netherlands during the 16th and 17th centuries. Although the pictured items are realistic, they tend to have symbolic meanings. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Dutch still life paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Pronkstilleven is a type of still life that was developed in the 1640s by Flemish artists. Rather than traditional still-life paintings, these emphasized abundances and various objects considered to be part of a luxurious life such as fruits, flowers and wild game. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    Why it is called still life has to do with the history of the art genre. Still life painting became a distinct genre thanks to the work of late 16th- and 17th-century Dutch artists. They called their paintings stilleven, which translates to motionless or silent life in English. This term relates to the fact that Dutch still life artists painted motionless objects such as flowers and fruit. As the genre spread beyond the Netherlands, English-speaking artists referred to it as still life. Shop a selection of still life paintings on 1stDibs.
  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
    A 'Still Life' image refers to a work of art where the main subject usually portrays an intimate interior scene showing natural objects like food, flowers, dead animals, plants, rocks, shells, etc. or man-made objects like drinking glasses, books, vases, jewelry, coins, pipes, etc. which are mostly arranged on top of a flat surface like a table or mantel.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    The subject of a portrait is typically a person; the subject of a still life consists predominantly of inanimate objects.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not still life art is realism depends on the piece. Dutch still lifes produced during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries are examples of a realistic style. Impressionist and Expressionist still lifes from the late 19th and early 20th centuries are not realistic. Shop a variety of still life art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Although still lifes occur in ancient murals, Jacopo de’Barbari is considered to have painted the first still life, in 1504.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Most people considered the nationality of the still life technique to be Dutch. This is because Realist still life painting originated in Holland in the 16h century. However, artists from other parts of the world also work in the genre. On 1stDibs, shop a range of still life paintings.
  • La ChrysomeleFebruary 23, 2021
    A still life painting portrays inanimate subjects of small to medium size : a bouquet, a cup of fruits, cooking utensils, a set of keys, etc.
    Glenn Green Galleries
    Glenn Green GalleriesFebruary 25, 2021
    A still-life painting is typically a group of arranged objects in an intimate setting. The term comes from the Dutch word "stilleven".
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    In his work Still Life with Fuji Chrysanthemums, Tom Wesselmann used well-defined contour lines to depict flowers, fruit and other household objects. The American Pop artist made the piece of laser-cut steel and designed it to hang on the wall like a canvas painting. Shop a variety of Tom Wesselmann art on 1stDibs.