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Framed Mid 20th Century Oil - Still Life of Purple Plums
Located in Corsham, GB
A vibrant sunset backdrop sets the tone for this quirky still life of sumptuous plums, mounded
Category
20th Century Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
EGG HOLDER - Realistic Still Life of White Eggs With Blue Fabric
By Olga Antonova
Located in New York, NY
Perhaps it is her skill in portraiture which renders such strength to Olga Antonova’s still life
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Still Life Oil Painting on Canvas by Denis Paul Noyer, Framed
By Denis Paul Noyer
Located in Encino, CA
Untitled (Still Life), an original oil on canvas by Denis Paul Noyer, is a piece for the true
Category
1960s Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
No Reserve
H 27.5 in W 31.75 in D 2 in
Marimekko Ducks, Oil Canvas, American Art, Realism, Tchotskes Quirky Objects
By MAUREEN O'CONNER
Located in Houston, TX
don’t do that. If I’m doing a still-life, which I’m doing a lot of these days, I set it up in front of
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Candy Jar, Oil on Canvas, American Artist, Realism, Tchotskes AKA Quirky Objects
By MAUREEN O'CONNER
Located in Houston, TX
direct observation painter. These days a lot of people don’t do that. If I’m doing a still-life, which
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Daisies and Sunflowers - Still Life Oil Pastel on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Daisies and Sunflowers - Still Life Oil Pastel on Paper
This fun, quirky oil pastel by a David
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
diptych of Three Chillis on Tiles and Sardines with Lemon, Original painting
Located in Deddington, GB
This contemporary still-life depicts a two juicy sardines with a slice of lemon on blue and white
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Large Lobster on Blue & White Plate, Original painting, Food art, Seafood
Located in Deddington, GB
This vibrant and contemporary still-life painting depicts a fresh and juicy lobster with a lemon on
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 25.6 in W 35.44 in D 0.6 in
Sardines with Lemon, Original painting, Food art, Seafood, Mediterranean
Located in Deddington, GB
This contemporary still-life depicts a two juicy sardines with a slice of lemon on blue and white
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Oyster & Lemon, Original painting, Food art, Seafood, Mediterranean
Located in Deddington, GB
This contemporary still-life depicts a fresh and vibrant oyster with a slice of lemon on blue and
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Artichoke & Lemon, Original painting, Food art, Seafood, Mediterranean style
Located in Deddington, GB
This contemporary still-life depicts a ripe artichoke and lemon wedge on blue and white
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Scallop on Tiles, Original painting, Food art, Seafood, Mediterranean style
Located in Deddington, GB
This contemporary still-life depicts a vibrant and juicy scallop on blue and white Mediterranean
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Three Chillis on Tiles
Located in Deddington, GB
This contemporary still-life depicts three spicy chilli peppers on blue and white Mediterranean
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Two Sardines on Spanish Tiles, Original painting, Seafood, Mediterranean art
Located in Deddington, GB
This fresh and vibrant contemporary still-life depicts two colourful sardines and a slice of lemon
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 11.82 in W 15.75 in D 0.6 in
The Italian Table, Lobster, Original painting, Food art, Seafood, Mediterranean
Located in Deddington, GB
This contemporary still-life depicts two vibrant and juicy prawns with a lemon wedge on blue and
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Two Prawns & Lemon Wedge, Original painting, Food art, Seafood, Mediterranean
Located in Deddington, GB
This contemporary still-life depicts two vibrant and juicy prawns with a lemon wedge on blue and
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
MINI Tile Series
Located in Deddington, GB
European pantry. They are vibrant still life paintings, showcasing the beauty and simplicity of good
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
"Family Reunion", Oil Painting
By Scott Fraser
Located in Denver, CO
them in extraordinary ways. Many adjectives have been used to describe his work: quirky, intense
Category
2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
"Family Meal", Oil Painting
By Scott Fraser
Located in Denver, CO
: quirky, intense, humorous, thoughtful; but above all, there is a sense of the personal in his unique
Category
2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
"Pack of Pansies", Oil Painting
By Scott Fraser
Located in Denver, CO
extraordinary ways. Many adjectives have been used to describe his work: quirky, intense, humorous, thoughtful
Category
2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
"Mollie's Spoons", Oil Painting
By Scott Fraser
Located in Denver, CO
in extraordinary ways. Many adjectives have been used to describe his work: quirky, intense
Category
2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Diane Whalley, The Blue Bowl, Original Abstract Painting, Affordable Art
By Diane Whalley
Located in Deddington, GB
The Blue Bowl. An original abstract still life painting [2018]
Original
Still Life
Acrylic on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Sinking Ship", Oil Painting
By Scott Fraser
Located in Denver, CO
composing them in extraordinary ways. Many adjectives have been used to describe his work: quirky, intense
Category
2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Portrait with Wreath Arrangement
By Zane York
Located in Chicago, IL
the process, convince us that his quirky and bizarre juxtapositions are invitations to lose oneself in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Copper
Arrangement XVIII
By Zane York
Located in Chicago, IL
the process, convince us that his quirky and bizarre juxtapositions are invitations to lose oneself in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Copper
Arrangement XIX
By Zane York
Located in Chicago, IL
the process, convince us that his quirky and bizarre juxtapositions are invitations to lose oneself in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Copper
Large Cibachrome Color Photograph LA Woman Artist Dress, Feminist, Photo C Print
Located in Surfside, FL
, "Life in LA" project, sponsored by the Los Angeles Women's Building. Valle taught photography at many
Category
1980s Contemporary Still-life Photography
Materials
C Print
H 43.5 in W 33.5 in D 2 in
A Study of Flowers
By Patricia Heal
Located in Hudson, NY
architecture of the house is offset by uniquely quirky interiors designed by the English-born Patricia and her
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Photography
Materials
Giclée
Kate Heiss, Midnight Garden, Floral Print, Limited Edition Print, Affordable Art
By Kate Heiss
Located in Deddington, GB
style as “Vibrant, illustrative and quirky.”
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Prints
Materials
Paper, Linocut
Free Shipping
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 0.04 in
In Another World
By Angela A'Court
Located in New York, NY
Angela A’Court’s narrative and still life drawings use a simple and direct vocabulary to show the
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Mixed Media, Paper, Pastel
Making Sure
By Angela A'Court
Located in New York, NY
Angela A’Court’s narrative and still life drawings use a simple and direct vocabulary to show the
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pastel
Winnowing Basket
By Angela A'Court
Located in New York, NY
Angela A’Court’s narrative and still life drawings use a simple and direct vocabulary to show the
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Mixed Media, Paper, Pastel
"Sinking Ship drawing", Graphite Drawing
By Scott Fraser
Located in Denver, CO
work: quirky, intense, humorous, thoughtful; but above all, there is a sense of the personal in his
Category
2010s Photorealist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Graphite
Still Life with Jug, Oil Paint On Canvas, Interior, Still Life
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
of fruit. Items selected by the Artists to make this quirky still life. Phthalo green and blue are
Category
2010s Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Still Life with Camper
By Diane Flick
Located in San Francisco, CA
human experience through non-human subjects.Still Life with CamperDiane Flickacrylic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
1960's British Surrealist Oil Painting - Quirky Abstract Shapes
By Elvic Steele
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Morris said: "She is an excellent draughtswoman and colourist, both in her portraiture and still life
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Abstract Expressionist Fruit Uplifting Still Life Nude Symbolism Pop Art Signed
Located in Milwaukee, WI
, singular without being quirky, eccentric or sweet. During his tenure at UWM, he also spent time as visiting
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Canvas
Finding Space II, soft pastel on paper, still life, neutral and green flowers
By Angela A'Court
Located in New York, NY
Couple / Pair / Lovers / Love / Wedding / Romance / Flowers / Bouquet / Still life
Angela
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pastel
Vintage Hermes Silk Scarf backed in Linen Pillow Cushion Quirky Bright Orange
By Hermès
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
that still continues to delight. Favoured by the ‘jet-setters’ of the 50s and 60s and gaining iconic
Category
Late 20th Century French Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Silk
H 16.5 in W 16 in D 8 in
Peter A. Kotka Stiil Life with Wine & Cheese
Located in Downingtown, PA
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The trompe l'oeil still life of a bottle of wine, a half-empty wine glass and a small bunch of grapes
Category
1990s English Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Mother with Injured Child, Forest Fields, Nottingham. Real Life. Drama.
By Paul Anthony Waplington
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
factories around him. He also attended life classes at the Nottingham Society of Artists. His main subjects
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media, Board
Peter A. Kotka, Stiil Life with Bottle of 1997 Chateau Belgrave Haut Medoc
Located in Downingtown, PA
Oil on Linen Panel,
Signed lower right.
The Framed trompe l'oeil still life of a dusty bottle of
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
SELF PORTRAIT WITH BLACK HAT - Female Portrait
By Olga Antonova
Located in New York, NY
specializes in still life paintings of shiny kettles and porcelain china cups and plates, as well as quirky
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
SELF PORTRAIT WITH SCARF - Female Portrait with Muted Colors and Gold Earrings
By Olga Antonova
Located in New York, NY
Perhaps it is her skill in portraiture which renders such strength to Olga Antonova’s still life
Category
1980s Feminist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Have a Nice Day
By Macauley Norman
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Oil Painting / Figurative Art / Still Life / Representations of Everyday Objects / Food
From
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Oil, Wood Panel, Graphite
Philip Evergood, (The New York Times)
By Philip Evergood
Located in New York, NY
-the-top still life composition. It is signed in the stone next to The Times. Here it's listed as
Category
Mid-20th Century Ashcan School Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
An early 20th century cast metal and glass opticians trade sign.
Located in London, GB
and glass opticians trade sign, in the form of a quirky pair of spectacles. Made from hand forged cast
Category
Vintage 1910s French Victorian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
Manipulated Letter from the University of St. Thomas to Lucas Johnson
By Lucas Johnson
Located in Houston, TX
haunting, shamanic beings and quirky aquatic life to enigmatic, volcanic landscapes and still lifes of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media, Pen
H 14.75 in W 11.43 in D 0.75 in
Early 19th century Opticians Trade sign
Located in London, GB
metal and glass opticians trade sign, in the form of a quirky pair of spectacles. Made from hand forged
Category
Vintage 1920s French Early Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pappy + Harriet's
By David Yarrow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, which has been hosting world class musicians in quirky Pioneertown on the edge of Joshua Tree National
Category
2010s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Beau Simmons - Pit Stop, Photography 2022, Printed After
Located in Greenwich, CT
cowboy boots, and a room full of time-period-appropriate props, it was coming to life perfectly. While
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Beau Simmons - No Vacancy, Photography 2022, Printed After
Located in Greenwich, CT
cowboy boots, and a room full of time-period-appropriate props, it was coming to life perfectly. While
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Steinberg, Illustration, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Saul Steinberg
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
lot essay, The life span of Derrière le Miroir was thirty-five years. Publication began in 1946. Aimé
Category
1960s Post-War Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Steinberg, Illustration, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Saul Steinberg
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
by Galerie Maeght, Paris, 1966. Excerpted from a Christie’s, New York lot essay, The life span of
Category
1960s Post-War Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Steinberg, Illustration, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Saul Steinberg
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Galerie Maeght, Paris, 1966. Excerpted from a Christie’s, New York lot essay, The life span of Derrière le
Category
1960s Post-War Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Steinberg, Illustration, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Saul Steinberg
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
lot essay, The life span of Derrière le Miroir was thirty-five years. Publication began in 1946. Aimé
Category
1960s Post-War Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Steinberg, Illustration, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Saul Steinberg
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Galerie Maeght, Paris, 1966. Excerpted from a Christie’s, New York lot essay, The life span of Derrière le
Category
1960s Post-War Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Steinberg, Illustration, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Saul Steinberg
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Galerie Maeght, Paris, 1966. Excerpted from a Christie’s, New York lot essay, The life span of Derrière le
Category
1960s Post-War Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Steinberg, Illustration, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Saul Steinberg
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Galerie Maeght, Paris, 1966. Excerpted from a Christie’s, New York lot essay, The life span of Derrière le
Category
1960s Post-War Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Steinberg, Illustration, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Saul Steinberg
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Galerie Maeght, Paris, 1966. Excerpted from a Christie’s, New York lot essay, The life span of Derrière le
Category
1960s Post-War Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
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A quirky still life can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $2,400, while the lowest priced sells for $159 and the highest can go for as much as $250,000.
Questions About Quirky Still Life
- What is a still life?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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.
- What is a still life image?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021A '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.
- What is Dutch still life?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Dutch 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.
- What is Flemish still life?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Pronkstilleven 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.
- What is a still-life painting?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A still- life painting depicts inanimate, everyday objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Most 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, 2021A 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 GalleriesFebruary 24, 2021A still-life painting is typically a group of arranged objects in an intimate setting. The term comes from the Dutch word "stilleven". - Is still life art realism?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The subject of a portrait is typically a person; the subject of a still life consists predominantly of inanimate objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022In 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.