How do I identify an oil painting?

To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.

Who is the father of oil painting?

Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.

When was oil paint invented?

Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.

What is abstract oil painting?

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How do you maintain oil paintings?

To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

What watches were popular in 1950s?

Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.

What was the clothing style in the 1950s?

The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.

What is 1950s furniture called?

1950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.

Were pearls popular in the 1950s?

Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Can you use oil paint on wood?

You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.

Did Dali use oil paint?

Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

How can you tell how old an oil painting is?

To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.

Where is the largest oil painting in the world?

The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.

Is it necessary to varnish oil paintings?

Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.

How much was a Chanel bag in the 1950s?

In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.

What were the popular diamond cuts in the 1950s?

There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.

What is the 1950s furniture style called?

The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.

What diamond cuts were popular in the 1950s?

In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.

What makes an oil painting valuable?

A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a lithograph and an oil painting?

The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.

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French 1950's1950's French Impressionist Signed Oil - Trees in Provencal Landscape, 1950's

$422Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.5 in W 13.5 in

1950's French Impressionist Signed Oil - Trees in Provencal Landscape

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Provencal landscape French, mid 20th century signed and dated oil painting on canvas, unframed

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil

French 1950'sSoft Green Pastel Shades of Color 1950's French Oil Painting Parkland Garden, 1950's

$755Sale Price|20% Off

H 22 in W 19 in

Soft Green Pastel Shades of Color 1950's French Oil Painting Parkland Garden

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Green Park French Post-Impressionist, circa 1950's period oil on board, framed framed: 22 x 19

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil

1950's French Flowers in Vase 1950's French Signed Oil Painting Interior Room Scene framed, 1950's

$1,042Sale Price|20% Off

H 23 in W 20 in

Flowers in Vase 1950's French Signed Oil Painting Interior Room Scene framed

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Flowers in Interior French School, circa 1950's indistinctly signed upper corner oil on board

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

1950's French Large French Signed Oil Portrait of Nude Lady Signed & Dated 1950's Mid Century, 1950's

$987Sale Price|20% Off

H 24.5 in W 20 in

Large French Signed Oil Portrait of Nude Lady Signed & Dated 1950's Mid Century

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

"Evelyne" French School, mid century titled verso signed oil on board, unframed dated 51' board

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Mid-20th Century Modern Nude Paintings

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Oil

French Cubist 1950's1950's French Thick Impasto Oil Painting Abstract Bold Textures Vibrant Colours, 1950's

$1,075Sale Price|20% Off

H 28.5 in W 13.5 in

1950's French Thick Impasto Oil Painting Abstract Bold Textures Vibrant Colours

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Abstract composition French cubist artist, circa 1950's oil on board, unframed board: 28.5 x 13.5

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil

French 1950'sMid Century French Cubist Oil Painting Red Roof Tops Town Signed Large Canvas, 1950's

$1,833

H 36.5 in W 35.5 in

Mid Century French Cubist Oil Painting Red Roof Tops Town Signed Large Canvas

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Cubist Town Landscape French, mid 20th century indistinctly signed oil on canvas, framed

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Mid-20th Century Cubist Landscape Paintings

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Oil

French. 1950'sPortrait of a Woman Mid 20th Century French Oil on Canvas Painting, 1950's

$757Sale Price|20% Off

H 24 in W 20 in

Portrait of a Woman Mid 20th Century French Oil on Canvas Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of a Woman in Pink Blouse French, mid 20th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 24 x 20

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Mid-20th Century French School Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Italian 1950'sCypress Tree Old Tuscan Stone Village Houses Winding Lane Signed Oil Painting, 1950's

$1,311Sale Price|20% Off

H 25 in W 19 in D 1 in

Cypress Tree Old Tuscan Stone Village Houses Winding Lane Signed Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Cypress Tree Italian School, mid 20th century indistinctly signed oil on canvas, framed framed

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

1950's French artistSea Food Platter Still Life Lobster & Sea Food on Table Signed French Oil Paint

$1,421Sale Price|20% Off

H 27.25 in W 31.5 in D 3 in

Sea Food Platter Still Life Lobster & Sea Food on Table Signed French Oil Paint

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: French artist, circa 1950s, signed to the lower corner Title: Sea Food Table (wine

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Interior Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

English 1950'sHead Portrait of Old English Sheep Dog Signed Vintage English Oil Painting

$755Sale Price|20% Off

H 10 in W 8.25 in

Head Portrait of Old English Sheep Dog Signed Vintage English Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Old English Sheep Dog English School, circa 1950's period signed oil on board, framed framed

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Mid-20th Century English School Animal Paintings

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Oil

French, 1950'sVintage French Signed Oil Painting Country House in Gardens View, framed, 1953

$757Sale Price|20% Off

H 20.5 in W 17.5 in

Vintage French Signed Oil Painting Country House in Gardens View, framed

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The French Country House & Garden signed by M.P Feiffer (French, mid 20th century) dated 1953 oil

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Mid-20th Century French School Landscape Paintings

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Oil

1950's French Mid 20th Century French Expressionist Oil Elegant Lady looking over Moonlit Lake

$1,037Sale Price|20% Off

H 13 in W 15 in

Mid 20th Century French Expressionist Oil Elegant Lady looking over Moonlit Lake

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: French School, circa 1950's Title: an expressionist painting depicting an elegant

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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

1950's French Huge Mid 20th Century French Oil Painting Two Figures Entwined, 1955

$3,073Sale Price|20% Off

H 39.5 in W 32 in

Huge Mid 20th Century French Oil Painting Two Figures Entwined

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Figures Entwined by Joel Lacroix (French mid 20th century) signed and dated verso oil on canvas

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Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

French Cubist 1950'sLarge Mid 20th Century French Cubist Oil Painting Sailboats in Abstract Harmony, 1950's

$2,134Sale Price|20% Off

H 33 in W 48 in

Large Mid 20th Century French Cubist Oil Painting Sailboats in Abstract Harmony

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Sailboats Abstract French cubist artist, circa 1950's oil on board, unframed board: 33 x 48 inches

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Mid-20th Century Cubist Abstract Paintings

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Oil

1950's FrenchMid 20th Century French Still Life Oriental Vases & Objects, signed Oil

$1,317Sale Price|20% Off

H 32.5 in W 27.5 in D 1 in

Mid 20th Century French Still Life Oriental Vases & Objects, signed Oil

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

interior scene Medium: signed oil painting on canvas, framed. framed: 32.5 x 27.5 inches canvas

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Mid-20th Century Modern Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

French Cubist 1950'sLarge Mid 20th Century French Cubist Thick Impasto Oil Painting Abstract Shapes, 1950's

$1,756Sale Price|20% Off

H 20 in W 26 in

Large Mid 20th Century French Cubist Thick Impasto Oil Painting Abstract Shapes

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Abstract composition French cubist artist, circa 1950's oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 20 x 26

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Mid-20th Century Cubist Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

French Cubist 1950'sAbstract Seascape Bold Brushstrokes Thick Shades Blue & Grey French Mid 20th Oil, 1950's

$1,619Sale Price|20% Off

H 29 in W 36 in

Abstract Seascape Bold Brushstrokes Thick Shades Blue & Grey French Mid 20th Oil

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Abstract composition French cubist artist, circa 1950's oil on board, unframed board: 29 x 36

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil

French 1950'sMid Century French Signed Oil Cyclamen Flowers in Pot Interiors Still Life, 1958

$900Sale Price|20% Off

H 25 in W 17.5 in

Mid Century French Signed Oil Cyclamen Flowers in Pot Interiors Still Life

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

"Cyclamen" French artist, mid 20th century signed, dated 1958 oil on canvas, framed framed: 25 x

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Mid-20th Century Modern Interior Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

1950's FrenchMid 20th Century French Oil Interior Room Scene Wood Burner Stove, signed

$1,317Sale Price|20% Off

H 19.75 in W 23.25 in

Mid 20th Century French Oil Interior Room Scene Wood Burner Stove, signed

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

stove. Medium: signed oil painting on board, framed. Size: framed: 19.75 x 23.25 inches board: 13 x

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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Interior Paintings

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Oil

1950's English SchoolBritish Mid 20th Century Still Life Roses Ornate Display Signed Oil Painting, 1950's

$897Sale Price|20% Off

H 21.5 in W 17.5 in

British Mid 20th Century Still Life Roses Ornate Display Signed Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Still Life Bouquet of Roses by I.J. Hague, British mid 20th century signed oil on canvas, framed

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Mid-20th Century English School Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

French mid 20th1950's French Expressionist Abstract Oil Painting Thickly Painted original, 1950's

$1,094Sale Price|20% Off

H 15 in W 21.5 in

1950's French Expressionist Abstract Oil Painting Thickly Painted original

By French mid 20th

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Abstract composition French mid 20th century oil on board, unframed board: 16.5 x 28 inches

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil

French SchoolPlace de Furstenberg Paris St. Germain 1950's French Signed Modernist Oil Paint, 1950's

$1,707Sale Price|20% Off

H 26 in W 31 in D 1 in

Place de Furstenberg Paris St. Germain 1950's French Signed Modernist Oil Paint

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

La Place de Furstenberg French School, mid 20th century titled verso, signed front and back oil on

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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

1950's English SchoolEnglish Mid Century Oil The Horse Show Jumping Event Gymkhana with Judges

$2,189Sale Price|20% Off

H 16 in W 20 in

English Mid Century Oil The Horse Show Jumping Event Gymkhana with Judges

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

English School, mid 20th century The Showjumper oil on canvas board, unframed 16 x 20 inches

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Animal Paintings

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Oil

Signed Impressionist : 'Garden Study' , oil circa 1950's., 1950's

$651Sale Price|20% Off

H 23.23 in W 29.14 in D 2.37 in

Signed Impressionist : 'Garden Study' , oil circa 1950's.

Located in Frome, Somerset

A fine Impressionist oil . Circa mid 20th Century. Indistinctly signed. Further research required

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Impressionist:, School of Pierre Bonnard, signed oil 1950's, 1950's

$670Sale Price|62% Off

H 28.35 in W 36.23 in D 2.37 in

Impressionist:, School of Pierre Bonnard, signed oil 1950's

Located in Frome, Somerset

A fine large oil, school of Pierre Bonnard. circa 1950's. oil on canvas 55cmx75cm The original

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1930s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

French Female Artist 1950'sMid 20th Century French Impressionist Signed Oil Colorful Flowers in Vase

$957Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.5 in W 25.5 in

Mid 20th Century French Impressionist Signed Oil Colorful Flowers in Vase

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

French School, mid 20th century signed lower front corner oil on board, unframed board: 29.5 x 25.5

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Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Giuseppe TorelliSeated Nude - Oil Paint by Giuseppe Torelli - 1950s, 1950s

$1,067Sale Price|25% Off

H 25.2 in W 18.9 in D 0.4 in

Seated Nude - Oil Paint by Giuseppe Torelli - 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

Seated Nude is an artwork realized by Giuseppe Torelli in 1950s. Oil on cardboard. 64x48 cm with

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1950s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Cardboard

French Mid Century Portrait of a Roman Soldier in Head Gear and with Spear 1950's French Oil Paint, 1950's

$1,042Sale Price|20% Off

H 24 in W 20 in

Portrait of a Roman Soldier in Head Gear and with Spear 1950's French Oil Paint

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Roman Soldier French artist, mid 20th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 24 x 20 inches

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Simone Forge1950's French Impressionist Oil Fishing Boats Anchored Beach Estuary, 1950's

$848Sale Price|20% Off

H 13 in W 16 in

1950's French Impressionist Oil Fishing Boats Anchored Beach Estuary

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Etaples Simone Forge 1950's French Impressionist oil on board unframed board: 13 x 16 inches

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

French School1950's French Modernist Signed Oil La Visitation Surrealist Figures, 1950's

$960

H 10.5 in W 9 in

1950's French Modernist Signed Oil La Visitation Surrealist Figures

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

French School, signed verso circa 1950's 'La Visitation' oil painting on canvas, unframed painting

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1950s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Impressionist: 'By the Beach watching Fishermen' oil circa 1950's, 1950's

$581Sale Price|43% Off

H 20.48 in W 24.41 in D 2.37 in

Impressionist: 'By the Beach watching Fishermen' oil circa 1950's

Located in Frome, Somerset

A fine Impressionist oil, ' Young Friends by the Beach Watching Fishermen' circa 1950's. oil on

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1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Suzanne DinkesFrench Mid Century Oil Painting 1950's Portrait of Child, 1950's

$603Sale Price|20% Off

H 13.75 in W 10.5 in

French Mid Century Oil Painting 1950's Portrait of Child

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of a Child Artist/ School: Suzanne Dinkés (French, 1895 - 1984) Medium: oil on canvas

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bernard Labbe1950's French Enclosed Village with Central Steeple Oil Landscape, 1950's

$740Sale Price|20% Off

H 16 in W 24 in

1950's French Enclosed Village with Central Steeple Oil Landscape

By Bernard Labbe

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Enclosed Village by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century) original oil and pen on artist paper

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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Ballpoint Pen

Suzanne Dinkes1950's Post-Impressionist French Oil Man in Gondola Venice Tranquil Canal, oil, 1950's

$982Sale Price|20% Off

H 13 in W 16 in

1950's Post-Impressionist French Oil Man in Gondola Venice Tranquil Canal, oil

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

canal backwater; beautiful soft color tones and an atmospheric piece. Medium: oil on board, unframed

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

French SchoolBoutique Shop Seller Tunisia Souks Signed French 1950’s Oil Painting, 1950’s

$740Sale Price|20% Off

H 6.5 in W 8.5 in

Boutique Shop Seller Tunisia Souks Signed French 1950’s Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: M.Marchand, signed French 1950’s Title: Souks in Tunisia Medium: oil on board

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Suzanne DinkesFrench Mid Century 1950's Oil Painting Flowers in Glass Vase, 1950's

$541Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.75 in W 9 in

French Mid Century 1950's Oil Painting Flowers in Glass Vase

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Still Life of Flowers Artist/ School: Suzanne Dinkés (French, 1895 - 1984) Medium: oil on canvas

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Regine DavidMid 20th Century 1950's French Impressionist Oil Woodland River Bank, 1950's

$817Sale Price|20% Off

H 13 in W 16 in

Mid 20th Century 1950's French Impressionist Oil Woodland River Bank

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Woodland River Bank by Regine David (female French artist, 1910-2018) oil painting on board

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Regine DavidRustic French Cottage Interior Scene 1950's French Post-Impressionist Oil, 1950's

$817Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.75 in W 14 in

Rustic French Cottage Interior Scene 1950's French Post-Impressionist Oil

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Cottage Interior by Regine David (female French artist, 1910-2018) oil painting on board

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Regine DavidMid 20th Century 1950's French Post-Impressionist Oil Rocky Waterfall, 1950's

$817Sale Price|20% Off

H 13 in W 16 in

Mid 20th Century 1950's French Post-Impressionist Oil Rocky Waterfall

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Waterfall by Regine David (female French artist, 1910-2018) oil painting on board, unframed

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bernard Labbe1950's Nestled Houses In Autumnal Riverside Landscape French Oil Landscape, 1950's

$850Sale Price|20% Off

H 18.5 in W 15 in

1950's Nestled Houses In Autumnal Riverside Landscape French Oil Landscape

By Bernard Labbe

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Riverside Landscape by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century) original oil on artist paper size

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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

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Oil

French School1950's French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Green Landscape Village Houses, 1950's

$1,105Sale Price|20% Off

H 15 in W 18 in

1950's French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Green Landscape Village Houses

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Village Houses French School, mid 20th century oil on board, unframed board: 15 x 18 inches

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bernard Labbe1950's French Village Hillside On Green Rolling Hills Oil Landscape, 1950's

$629Sale Price|20% Off

H 19 in W 26 in

1950's French Village Hillside On Green Rolling Hills Oil Landscape

By Bernard Labbe

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Verdant Hills by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century) original oil on artist paper size: 19 x 26

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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

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Oil

French Mid 20th Century1950's French Impressionist Oil Painting Harbor Scene Vintage Sailing Boats, 1950's

$543Sale Price|20% Off

H 4.75 in W 6.5 in

1950's French Impressionist Oil Painting Harbor Scene Vintage Sailing Boats

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Harbor French Impressionist artist, mid 20th century oil on canvas laid over board, framed

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

French Mid 20th Century1950's French Impressionist Oil Painting Beach Scene Elegant Figures Parasols, 1950's

$817Sale Price|20% Off

H 9.5 in W 11 in

1950's French Impressionist Oil Painting Beach Scene Elegant Figures Parasols

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Beach French Impressionist artist, mid 20th century oil on canvas laid over board, framed

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

French Mid Century huge 1950's French Modernist Signed Oil Painting Portrait Two Acrobats, 1950's

$1,646Sale Price|20% Off

H 47 in W 33 in

huge 1950's French Modernist Signed Oil Painting Portrait Two Acrobats

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Acrobats by Myriam Goldenberg (French b. 1911) *See notes below dated 1953, signed oil on

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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Anatoly LebedevIn the evening, 1950's, oil on cardboard, 46, 5х34 cm, 1950's

$930Sale Price|20% Off

H 13.39 in W 18.35 in D 0.4 in

In the evening, 1950's, oil on cardboard, 46, 5х34 cm

Located in Riga, LV

In the evening, 1950-ties, cardboard, oil, 46,5х34 cm Anatoly Lebedev (1935-2014)

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1950s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

French Mid Century Red & Yellow Flowers in Vase Signed French Impressionist 1950's Oil Painting, 1950's

$806Sale Price|20% Off

H 12.5 in W 9 in

Red & Yellow Flowers in Vase Signed French Impressionist 1950's Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Yellow & Red Flowers French Impressionist artist, circa 1950's signed oil on board, unframed board

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Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

French School1950's French Signed Post Impressionist Oil Country House Gates & Garden, 1950's

$982Sale Price|20% Off

H 14 in W 15.5 in

1950's French Signed Post Impressionist Oil Country House Gates & Garden

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Montparnasse style. signed oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 14 x 15.5 inches canvas : 9 x 11 inches

Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Pierre Pruvost1950's French Post Impressionist Signed Oil View over Antibes Rooftops, 1950's

$1,317Sale Price|20% Off

H 13 in W 16.5 in

1950's French Post Impressionist Signed Oil View over Antibes Rooftops

By Pierre Pruvost

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

"Antibes", South of France by Pierre Pruvost (French 1921-2008) signed oil on canvas, framed framed

Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

English Mid Century1950's English Oil Travelers outside Gypsy Caravans with Horses in Landscape, 1950's

$2,195Sale Price|20% Off

H 17 in W 20 in

1950's English Oil Travelers outside Gypsy Caravans with Horses in Landscape

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

English School, circa 1950's The Travellers Caravan oil on board, unframed 17 x 20 inches private

Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

T. Fabris1950’s French Surrealist Signed Oil Painting Cubist Blue Green Cream Abstract, 1950's

$2,195Sale Price|20% Off

H 25 in W 33 in

1950’s French Surrealist Signed Oil Painting Cubist Blue Green Cream Abstract

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Tristan Fabris 1950's, French Surrealist artist Abstract Surrealist Figurative study oil on canvas

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Duplentt1950's Oil Painting on Canvas "Morning Sun 1957", 1957

$750

H 37 in W 3 in D 37 in

1950's Oil Painting on Canvas "Morning Sun 1957"

Located in San Francisco, CA

1950's, Figurative Painting "Morning Sun, 1957" Oil on canvas 36 x 36 on framed, 37 x 37 framed

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1950s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Donald Roy PurdyCity Abstraction, mid modern abstract oil painting Circa 1950’s, circa 1950s

$4,400Sale Price|20% Off

H 21.25 in W 25.25 in

City Abstraction, mid modern abstract oil painting Circa 1950’s

By Donald Roy Purdy

Located in New York, NY

In the 1950’s Donald Purdy embraced an abstract style of painting which was pervasive at the time

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Regine David1950's French Post-Impressionist Oil Traveller Pausing for Rest Provence Pathway, 1950's

$817Sale Price|20% Off

H 13 in W 16 in

1950's French Post-Impressionist Oil Traveller Pausing for Rest Provence Pathway

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Pausing for a Rest by Regine David (female French artist, 1910-2018) oil painting on board

Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Huge 1950's French Modernist Oil Mythological Pink Nudes on Rocky Coastline, 1950's

$7,663Sale Price|20% Off

H 32 in W 39.5 in

Huge 1950's French Modernist Oil Mythological Pink Nudes on Rocky Coastline

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

"Naiades" French Modernist artist, circa 1950's The work is faintly monogrammed to the lower corner

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Regine DavidMid 20th Century 1950's French Post-Impressionist Oil Woodland Avenue Trees, 1950's

$817Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.75 in W 9 in

Mid 20th Century 1950's French Post-Impressionist Oil Woodland Avenue Trees

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Woodland Avenue by Regine David (female French artist, 1910-2018) oil painting on board

Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Regine David1950's French Post-Impressionist Oil Lausanne Switzerland Old Market Village Sq, 1950's

$817Sale Price|20% Off

H 18 in W 13 in

1950's French Post-Impressionist Oil Lausanne Switzerland Old Market Village Sq

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Lausanne signed by Regine David (female French artist, 1910-2018) oil painting on canvas, unframed

Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Louise NevelsonLouise Nevelson, Untitled, painted wood sculpture, 1950s, 1950s

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H 31 in W 12 in D 11.5 in

Louise Nevelson, Untitled, painted wood sculpture, 1950s

By Louise Nevelson

Located in New York, NY

traditional, old master sculptures. While many of her later works were painted in monochromatic black, white

Category

1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Oil

Michael L. MasonOrganic Abstract in Oil, Late 1950s, Late 1950s

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H 20 in W 24 in D 0.75 in

Organic Abstract in Oil, Late 1950s

By Michael L. Mason

Located in San Francisco, CA

This late 1950s oil on canvas abstract in green and yellow is by Chicago painter and printmaker

Category

1950s American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Robert Omerod Preusser"Untitled (abstract landscape)" by Robert Preusser, Oil on Board, 1950s, c. 1950s

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H 14.5 in W 21.5 in

"Untitled (abstract landscape)" by Robert Preusser, Oil on Board, 1950s

By Robert Omerod Preusser

Located in Abilene, TX

) Untitled (abstract landscape), circa 1950s/60s Oil on board 14 ½ x 21 ½ inches 16 x 23 inches framed Signed

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1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Rudolf Raimund BallabeneFarmhouses, 1950s

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H 26.78 in W 30.71 in D 1.97 in

Farmhouses, 1950s

By Rudolf Raimund Ballabene

Located in Vienna, AT

Stunning expressiv scene at the countryside by european painter Rudolf Raimund Ballabene. Very dynamic brushwork with some hatchings in the color and great impasto almost as a reli...

Category

20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Paint

Lydia von SpallartThe tree, 1950s

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H 25.99 in W 27.17 in D 1.97 in

The tree, 1950s

By Lydia von Spallart

Located in Vienna, AT

It is a stunning vision of nature by the european women painter Spallart, who is a master of clarity and lucidity. What a gleam of light in this nature cutout on the way to abstract...

Category

20th Century Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rudolf Raimund BallabeneGame of Chess, 1950s

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H 23.23 in W 29.14 in D 2.76 in

Game of Chess, 1950s

By Rudolf Raimund Ballabene

Located in Vienna, AT

A rarity - very expressive and intense scene of a chess game, typical european postwar period by R.R. Ballabene. Look at the concentrated player. He commenced his studies in Pra...

Category

20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Paint

Theobald SchmögnerSummer, 1950s/60s

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H 14.57 in W 15.36 in D 1.58 in

Summer, 1950s/60s

By Theobald Schmögner

Located in Vienna, AT

Gallery in 1951, at the “Art Club”’s Strohkoffer Gallery in 1953, at the Tyrol Arts Pavilion in Innsbruck

Category

20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil

Trude WaehnerLes Bouleaux, (southern France), 1950s

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H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 1.58 in

Les Bouleaux, (southern France), 1950s

By Trude Waehner

Located in Vienna, AT

woman artist Trude Waehner had a small farm in the 1950s. From 1928 – 1932 Waehner studied at the

Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil

Trude WaehnerIn the garden, Provence/France, 1950s

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H 29.14 in W 41.34 in D 1.58 in

In the garden, Provence/France, 1950s

By Trude Waehner

Located in Vienna, AT

Since 1950 Waehner spent summer and autumn in the South France, in her small farm in Dieulefit and

Category

20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Paint

Ann AyvaliotisWashington 1950's, 1950's

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H 32 in W 29 in

Washington 1950's

By Ann Ayvaliotis

Located in Greenwich, CT

lines of the color field artists of the 1950s and 1960s. She studied at the famous Art Students League

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

(after) Henri Matisse1950's French Original Post-Impressionist Oil Painting Chateau Gardens, c. 1950's

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H 28.5 in W 32.5 in D 2 in

1950's French Original Post-Impressionist Oil Painting Chateau Gardens

By (after) Henri Matisse

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Beautiful and original, 1950's French oil painting on canvas, depicting this colourful house and

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid 20thC Modernist/ Expressionist Coastal Landscape oil on canvas circa 1950's, 1950's

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H 22.05 in W 25.2 in D 2.37 in

Mid 20thC Modernist/ Expressionist Coastal Landscape oil on canvas circa 1950's

Located in Frome, Somerset

A fine colorful mid 20th century expressionist/ Modernist coastal landscape oil circa 1950's

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1950s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

1950's Glamour Girl Oil Painting on Canvas, c.1980's

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H 40 in W 28 in D 1 in

1950's Glamour Girl Oil Painting on Canvas

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Superb original oil painting on canvas, depicting this 1950's glamour pin up girl. Semi-nude, she

Category

Mid-20th Century Pop Art Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Suzanne DinkesPost-Impressionist Oil Quiet Venetian Backwater Canal, moody green 1950's French, 1950's

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H 13 in W 16 in

Post-Impressionist Oil Quiet Venetian Backwater Canal, moody green 1950's French

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: Suzanne Dinkés (French, 1895 - 1984) Title: Medium: oil on board, unframed Size

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Maurice FongueuseFrench Impressionist: Paris Street Scene near The river Seine oil circa 1950's, 1950's

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H 19.69 in W 22.84 in D 1.97 in

French Impressionist: Paris Street Scene near The river Seine oil circa 1950's

Located in Frome, Somerset

A good oil by well listed French post Impressionist painter Maurice Fongueuse (1900-1980) oil on

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1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Rosalie LeonardMalibu Coastline Landscape 1950's, 1950's

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H 27 in W 37 in D 2 in

Malibu Coastline Landscape 1950's

By Rosalie Leonard

Located in Soquel, CA

Vibrant Malibu Hills and coastline painting by Southern California artist Rosalie Leonard (American, 20th Century), circa 1960. Heavy impasto adds texture and interest. Signed lower ...

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1950s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

1950'S FRENCH POST-IMPRESSIONIST SIGNED OIL - BRITTANY COTTAGE NEXT TO SEA, c.1950's

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H 12.75 in W 22.5 in D 0.1 in

1950'S FRENCH POST-IMPRESSIONIST SIGNED OIL - BRITTANY COTTAGE NEXT TO SEA

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

"The Old Stone Cottage" French School, mid 20th century signed lower right hand-side, oil painting

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Alfred Richard BlundellThe Picnic, 1950's English Impressionist signed oil painting, c.1954

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H 22 in W 28 in D 1 in

The Picnic, 1950's English Impressionist signed oil painting

By Alfred Richard Blundell

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

1954 oil painting on board, framed framed size: 22 x 28 inches Really lovely original oil painting by

Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

A AbougitHUGE FRENCH 1950'S IMPRESSIONIST SIGNED OIL - COTE D'AZUR TRANQUIL COASTLINE, c. 1950's

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H 27.96 in W 47.64 in D 1.97 in

HUGE FRENCH 1950'S IMPRESSIONIST SIGNED OIL - COTE D'AZUR TRANQUIL COASTLINE

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Cicadas chirping in the background.... Dating to the 1950's period, signed to the lower corner by the

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Philip NaviaskyPortrait of a Girl/ Young Woman oil circa 1950's, 1950

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H 25.99 in W 21.26 in D 1.97 in

Portrait of a Girl/ Young Woman oil circa 1950's

By Philip Naviasky

Located in Frome, Somerset

Portrait of a Girl/ Young Woman by Philip Naviasky (1894-1983) circa 1950's. Oil on Board 51cmx41cm

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1950s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

French School1950's French Oil Painting Fishermen in Boat at Sea Breton Coastline Houses, 1950's

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H 25 in W 27 in

1950's French Oil Painting Fishermen in Boat at Sea Breton Coastline Houses

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Choppy Sea, Breton Coastline French School, circa 1950 oil on canvas, framed in original French

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French modernist1950's French Modernist Cubist Signed Oil - Three Muscular Semi Nude Men Robes, c. 1950's

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H 23 in W 28 in D 1 in

1950's French Modernist Cubist Signed Oil - Three Muscular Semi Nude Men Robes

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Three Men French School, circa 1950's indistinctly signed, dated oil painting on canvas, unframed

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Mid-20th Century Cubist Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

FaucompreLarge 1950's French Signed Oil - Pair of Whippet Dogs Standing - Fine Original, c. 1950's

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H 32.5 in W 46 in

Large 1950's French Signed Oil - Pair of Whippet Dogs Standing - Fine Original

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Pair of Whippets French School, circa 1950's signed to the lower right oil painting on canvas

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Voglis1950'S FRENCH SIGNED LARGE OIL - VINTAGE BOATS MOORED ON BEACH - MOODY SKIES, c.1950's

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H 20.87 in W 40.56 in D 1.58 in

1950'S FRENCH SIGNED LARGE OIL - VINTAGE BOATS MOORED ON BEACH - MOODY SKIES

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

"Beached Boats" French School, mid 20th century signed lower left corner oil painting on canvas

Category

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid Century French1950's French Signed Modernist Oil Nude Lady on Chair in Interior Room - Superb, 1950's

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H 18 in W 15 in

1950's French Signed Modernist Oil Nude Lady on Chair in Interior Room - Superb

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

within an interior setting. Medium: oil on canvas, unframed Painting: 18 x 15 inches Provenance

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

French artist1950'S FRENCH SIGNED VINTAGE OIL - INTERIOR SCENE LAY SEATED IN CHAIR BY WINDOW, c. 1950's

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H 16.93 in W 13.39 in

1950'S FRENCH SIGNED VINTAGE OIL - INTERIOR SCENE LAY SEATED IN CHAIR BY WINDOW

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

"A Quiet Moment" French School, mid 20th century signed lower left corner & verso oil painting on

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

French Artist1950'S FRENCH POST-IMPRESSIONIST SIGNED OIL - BLOSSOM TREES WOODLAND GARDEN, 1950

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H 19.75 in W 19.75 in

1950'S FRENCH POST-IMPRESSIONIST SIGNED OIL - BLOSSOM TREES WOODLAND GARDEN

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

garden with blossom trees surrounding. Beautiful shades of green and pinks in this. Very thickly painted

Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

'Cottages near the Bay' Post Impressionist oil on canvas circa 1950's, 1950

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H 25.99 in W 30.32 in D 1.97 in

'Cottages near the Bay' Post Impressionist oil on canvas circa 1950's

Located in Frome, Somerset

Post Impressionist/ Romantic oil on canvas, 'Cottages near a Bay' possibly Irish School circa 1950

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1950s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Leroy Querol'Landing the Catch', Harbour Evening Scene oil on canvas circa 1950's, 1950

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H 20.87 in W 24.02 in D 1.97 in

'Landing the Catch', Harbour Evening Scene oil on canvas circa 1950's

Located in Frome, Somerset

Port late in the day circa 1950's Oil on canvas 34cmx42cm Good quality gallery frame 53cmx61cm

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1950s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

George MeriquetSIGNED FRENCH 1950'S IMPRESSIONIST SIGNED OIL - ABUNDANT FULL BLOOM FLOWERS, c. 1940's

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H 36.62 in W 28.75 in D 1.97 in

SIGNED FRENCH 1950'S IMPRESSIONIST SIGNED OIL - ABUNDANT FULL BLOOM FLOWERS

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

"Full Bloom" French School, mid 20th century signed lower right, "George Meriquet" oil painting on

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Richard SargentAmerican 20th Century Oil Painting Portrait of Woman from 1950's

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H 19.25 in W 21 in

American 20th Century Oil Painting Portrait of Woman from 1950's

By Richard Sargent

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful portrait of a woman from the 1950's with a Bea Hive hair due dressed in a white dress

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20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Bassett WilsonOriignal 1950's French oil painting Modernist Impressionist Harbour At Quiberon, 1956

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H 28.75 in W 35.04 in D 1.97 in

Oriignal 1950's French oil painting Modernist Impressionist Harbour At Quiberon

Located in Cirencester, GB

artist label verso MEDIUM: oil on canvas SIZE: 89cm x 73cm inc frame CONDITION: excellent DETAIL: Painter

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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Odette Bruriaux1950's French Expressionist Fauvist Portrait Nude Woman Landscape Signed Oil, c. 1957

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H 32 in W 26 in D 1 in

1950's French Expressionist Fauvist Portrait Nude Woman Landscape Signed Oil

By Odette Bruriaux

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Nu en Touraine by Odette Bruriaux (1923-1993) signed and dated 1957 lower right corner oil painting

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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

GEORGES JOUBIN (1888-1983)1950's French Oil Young Lady Portrait in Blue Dress with Window out to Beach, c. 1950's

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H 25.6 in W 19.69 in D 1.19 in

1950's French Oil Young Lady Portrait in Blue Dress with Window out to Beach

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

"The Blue Hat" by Georges Joubin (French 1888-1983) signed lower right corner oil painting on paper

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

1950's FRENCH SCHOOL SIGNED OIL - STILL LIFE ORANGES BOOK & VASE- FRAMED, Early 20th Century

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H 18 in W 16 in D 1 in

1950's FRENCH SCHOOL SIGNED OIL - STILL LIFE ORANGES BOOK & VASE- FRAMED

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Oranges French School, mid 20th Century signed indistinctly lower corner oil painting on canvas

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

French Artist 1950's FRENCH STILL LIFE IMPRESSIONIST OIL PAINTING - VINTAGE FLOWERS IN VASE

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H 21.75 in W 18 in

1950's FRENCH STILL LIFE IMPRESSIONIST OIL PAINTING - VINTAGE FLOWERS IN VASE

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

: oil painting on canvas, unframed Size: painting: 21.75 x 18 inches Provenance: private

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Mid-20th Century Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Therese Hummel1950's French Cubist Portrait Reclining Nude Figure in Vibrant Interior oil, 1950

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H 10.75 in W 14 in

1950's French Cubist Portrait Reclining Nude Figure in Vibrant Interior oil

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Nude Abstract by Therese Hummel (French, 1911-1999) oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 10.75 x 14

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Mid-20th Century Cubist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Suzanne DinkesMoody Atmospheric Venice Canal Post-Impressionist 1950's French Oil green & pink

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H 13 in W 16 in

Moody Atmospheric Venice Canal Post-Impressionist 1950's French Oil green & pink

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

, very atmospheric and tranquil. Medium: oil on board, unframed Size : 13 x 16 inches Colors: Grey

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Herbert Katzman1950's Expressionist Interior Oil Painting Still Life with Flowers and Trumpet, 1946

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H 23.5 in W 27 in

1950's Expressionist Interior Oil Painting Still Life with Flowers and Trumpet

By Herbert Katzman

Located in Surfside, FL

most deeply-felt works. By the 1950's Katzman was gaining a distinctive reputation as a painter noted

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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

20th Century French SchoolHuge 1950's French Oil Sleepy Med Fishing Boats Harbour Coastal Sunny Scene

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H 25 in W 45 in D 1 in

Huge 1950's French Oil Sleepy Med Fishing Boats Harbour Coastal Sunny Scene

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Town, south of France Medium: oil on canvas, framed (original and period). Framed: 25 x 45 inches

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sylvia Rutkoff1950s "King" Oil Painting NYC Artist Brooklyn Museum, 1950s

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H 42 in W 30 in D 1 in

1950s "King" Oil Painting NYC Artist Brooklyn Museum

By Sylvia Rutkoff

Located in New York, NY

Sylvia Rutkoff (1919-2011) King Oil paint on canvas 30x42 unframed Unsigned Collection

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1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Guido PeyronStill Life - Oil on Board by Guido Peyron - 1950s, 1950s

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H 12.6 in W 18.12 in D 0.2 in

Still Life - Oil on Board by Guido Peyron - 1950s

By Guido Peyron

Located in Roma, IT

Still Life is a modern oil painting artwork realized by Guido Peyron. in the 1950s. This unique

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1950s Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Giovanni PanzaPorta Capuana - Origina Oil on Canvas by Giovanni Panza - 1950s, 1950s

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H 11.82 in W 13.78 in D 0.04 in

Porta Capuana - Origina Oil on Canvas by Giovanni Panza - 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

the XX Century. Oil on canvas. Hand-signed on the lower right corner "G. Panza". The original

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1950s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Gennaro BottiglieriLemons and Artichoke - Oil on Canvas by Gennaro Bottiglieri - 1950s, 1950s

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H 9.85 in W 13.19 in D 0.12 in

Lemons and Artichoke - Oil on Canvas by Gennaro Bottiglieri - 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

Lemons and Artichoke is an oil painting on canvas realized in the 1950s by Gennaro Bottiglieri

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1950s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Alberto SaliettiAlberto Salietti Oil On Canvas 1940s 1950s, Female Portrait, 1950s

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H 40.95 in W 35.04 in D 1.19 in

Alberto Salietti Oil On Canvas 1940s 1950s, Female Portrait

By Alberto Salietti

Located in Milan, IT

Oil on canvas. Signed bottom right. Portrait of a young woman in a black evening gown, enlivened by

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1950s Other Art Style Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hu ShanyuChinese Impressionist Oil Painting on Board Hong Kong Landscape Hu Shanyu, 1950s, 1950's

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H 22 in W 18 in D 1 in

Chinese Impressionist Oil Painting on Board Hong Kong Landscape Hu Shanyu, 1950s

Located in Portland, OR

. This original oil painting by Hu Shanyu is of Hong Kong in the 1950's, it is signed lower left and

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

George Jay Rogers1950s "Blue Bubbles" Mid Century Abstract Oil Painting NYC Artist, 1950s

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H 23.5 in W 29.5 in D 1 in

1950s "Blue Bubbles" Mid Century Abstract Oil Painting NYC Artist

By George Jay Rogers

Located in Arp, TX

GJ Rogers Abstract Expressionism Blue Bubbles 1950s Oil on Canvas 29.5"x23.25" Signed on reverse in

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid Century "Young Harlequin" Oil Painting c.1950s, Circa 1950

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H 14.75 in W 11.5 in D 2 in

Mid Century "Young Harlequin" Oil Painting c.1950s

Located in San Francisco, CA

Mid Century "Young Harlequin" Oil Painting c.1950s This charming young Harlequin will brighten up

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Ernest Briggs1950's abstract expressionist work by noted artist Ernest Briggs, c. 1955

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H 30 in W 38 in

1950's abstract expressionist work by noted artist Ernest Briggs

Located in New York, NY

at Yale during the ‘60’s. As a member of the second generation of Abstract Expressionists, some

Category

1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Jon Blanchette1950s Old Airfield in Capitola, California Landscape Oil Painting with Trees, circa 1950s

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H 23 in W 27 in D 1.125 in

1950s Old Airfield in Capitola, California Landscape Oil Painting with Trees

By Jon Blanchette

Located in Denver, CO

This vintage 1950s-1960s oil painting titled 'Old Airfield in Capitola, California' beautifully

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Luigi CorbelliniLuigi Corbellini "European Cityscape" Original Oil Painting, circa 1950s, Circa 1950

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H 27 in W 33 in D 3 in

Luigi Corbellini "European Cityscape" Original Oil Painting, circa 1950s

By Luigi Corbellini

Located in San Francisco, CA

Luigi Corbellini (1901-1968) "European Cityscape" original oil painting, circa 1950s Fine birds

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Amédée Boucher 1950's French Atmospheric Moody River Estuary Dockyard Scene with Boats

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H 21.5 in W 25.5 in

1950's French Atmospheric Moody River Estuary Dockyard Scene with Boats

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: Amédée Boucher (French, 1899 1960) Title: The Boatyard Medium: oil on board

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid Century Modern Three Figures Dockside Oil Painting c.1950s, Circa 1950

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H 28.5 in W 36.5 in D 2 in

Mid Century Modern Three Figures Dockside Oil Painting c.1950s

Located in San Francisco, CA

Mid Century Modern Three Figures Dockside Oil Painting c.1950s Fine mid century oil painting

Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Lyman ByxbeLawn Lake, Colorado, 1950s National Park Mountain Oil Landscape in Blues Greens, circa 1950s

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H 19.25 in W 23.25 in D 1 in

Lawn Lake, Colorado, 1950s National Park Mountain Oil Landscape in Blues Greens

Located in Denver, CO

, titled 'Lawn Lake, Colorado' by Lyman Bxybe (1886-1980). Oil on canvas, signed lower left. Presented in a

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1950s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hildegard Rath1950's Expressionist Judaica Painting "I Lit All My Candles" Hanukkah Menorah, 1952

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H 35.5 in W 27.75 in

1950's Expressionist Judaica Painting "I Lit All My Candles" Hanukkah Menorah

By Hildegard Rath

Located in Surfside, FL

, writer, and illustrator of children's books. At the age of 15, Miss Rath painted her first portrait in

Category

1950s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Zola ZauggColorado Summer Mountain Landscape Painting, 1950s Modernist Oil Painting, 1953

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H 22.25 in W 28.5 in D 0.75 in

Colorado Summer Mountain Landscape Painting, 1950s Modernist Oil Painting

By Zola Zaugg

Located in Denver, CO

1950s oil on masonite board landscape by Zola Zaugg (1890-1893) of Colorado mountains in spring

Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Charles Ragland Bunnell1950s Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting, Abstracted Colorado Mining District, 1951

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H 29 in W 24 in D 1.5 in

1950s Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting, Abstracted Colorado Mining District

By Charles Ragland Bunnell

Located in Denver, CO

continued to evolve in the style through the 1950’s continuing to his death in 1968. He was recently

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

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Materials

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$1,186

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$955

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$7,711

H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in

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$2,500

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$1,200

H 12 in W 10 in

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By Mark Bradley Schwartz

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Materials

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$3,825Sale Price|55% Off

H 24 in W 36 in

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Oil Paint 1950s For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of oil paint 1950s for sale on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the Impressionist, Modern and Expressionist styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add oil paint 1950s that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of brown, gray, black, blue and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Jean Salabet, Helen Enoch Gleiforst, Victor Di Gesu, Porfirio Salinas and Nahum Tschacbasov are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Large oil paint 1950s can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while the smaller iterations available — each spanning 0.1 inches in width — may make for a better choice for a more modest living area.

How Much are Oil Paint 1950s?

Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — oil paint 1950s in our inventory begin at $125 and can go as high as $459,725, while the average can fetch as much as $2,562.

Finding the Right Paintings for You

Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.

When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.

Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.

Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.

No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.

Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?

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