$6,500
1930 Oil Painting Sea Side Sailboats American Modernist WPA Artist Morris Kantor
By Morris Kantor
Located in Surfside, FL
Later in his career, Kantor himself was an instructor at the Cooper Union and also at the Art Students League of New York in the 1940s, and taught many pupils who later became famous...
Canvas, Oil
$18,000
1927 Oil Painting Eiffel Tower Paris American Modernist Wpa Artist Morris Kantor
By Morris Kantor
Located in Surfside, FL
Later in his career, Kantor himself was an instructor at the Cooper Union and also at the Art Students League of New York in the 1940s, and taught many pupils who later became famous...
Canvas, Oil
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H 28.75 in W 36 in
1927 Oil Painting Eiffel Tower Paris American Modernist Wpa Artist Morris Kantor
By Morris Kantor
Located in Surfside, FL
Later in his career, Kantor himself was an instructor at the Cooper Union and also at the Art Students League of New York in the 1940s, and taught many pupils who later became famous...
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 24.5 in W 21 in
1930 Oil Painting Sea Side Sailboats American Modernist WPA Artist Morris Kantor
By Morris Kantor
Located in Surfside, FL
Later in his career, Kantor himself was an instructor at the Cooper Union and also at the Art Students League of New York in the 1940s, and taught many pupils who later became famous...
Canvas, Oil
$7,515
H 25.6 in W 29.93 in
La Seine - 1930's French Impressionist Oil on Canvas Paris River City Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A very beautiful signed and dated 1936 impressionist oil on canvas depicting the River Seine in Paris, by Lelia Caetani. Lelia Caetani is a fascinating female artist - an Italian P...
Canvas, Oil
$273Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.5 in W 12.5 in
1950's French Modernist/ Cubist Painting signed - Tall French Buildings
By Bernard Labbe
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Tall French Landscape by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century) signed original watercolour/ gouache painting on paper , unframed size: 18.5 x 12.5 inches condition: very good and r...
Ink, Watercolor, Gouache
$2,131Sale 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 provenance: private collection, France condition: all four corners are worn but sho...
Oil
$1,150
H 26 in W 31 in D 2 in
Lovely French Village Post-Impressionist Oil on Canvas, signed and dated 1952
Located in Baltimore, MD
This colorful post-impressionist French painting depicts a village scene likely towards the south of France. The location is along a river’s edge. The array of houses is rendered wi...
Oil
$600
H 19.89 in W 19.89 in D 1.38 in
Vintage mid century maritime oil painting with sailboats at the marina
Located in Ebberup, DK
Original early mid century maritime Scandinavian oil on canvas painting of a habour scenery with sailboats and a few people. The everyday atmosphere at the harbour, casually dresse...
Paint
$1,981
H 18 in W 22 in D 1.5 in
Impressionist Oil Painting of Eiffel Tower Paris with Figures by American Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Impressionist Oil Painting of Eiffel Tower Paris with Figures & Shops by American Artist, Caroline C Burnett (1877-1950) Art measures 16 x 12 inches Frame measures 22 x 18 inche...
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Sailboats at Anchor (Vintage Landscape Seascape Painting)
Located in New Orleans, LA
We originally had the name of the actual bay in Canada this fine painting depicts, but have been unable to dig it up. At any rate, it shows a number of sailboats with sails lowered, ...
Oil
$990
H 22 in W 28 in D 1 in
Early 20th C Antique Scandinavian Impressionist Seascape Oil Painting Sailboats
Located in Stockholm, SE
This exceptional and atmospheric seascape was painted in oil on canvas in the early 20th century by the renowned Swedish artist Astrid Wahlstedt (1877 - 1946). The canvas captures a ...
Canvas, Wood, Oil
$601Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.5 in W 9.5 in
1950s French Impressionist Oil Painting Beach Scene Vintage Sailing Boats Harbor
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Old Harbor French Impressionist artist, mid 20th century oil on canvas laid over board, framed painting: 9 x 9 inches framed: 9.5 x 9.5 inches condition: overall very good, a few...
Oil
$540Sale Price|20% Off
H 27 in W 30 in D 2 in
Antique American Impressionist Fishing Harbor Sailboat Seascape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist coastal seascape painting. Oil on board. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a gold giltwood molding. Excellent condition, ready ...
Canvas, Oil
$600Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.38 in W 10.5 in D 0.75 in
Oil Painting Paris France Cityscape attrib. to Caroline Burnett, Signed
By Caroline Burnett
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful view of a street scene in Paris, France. This painting perfectly depicts life in Paris with its restaurants, busy streets, cafes, hotels, monuments, and wonderful archite...
Paint
$800
H 18 in W 24 in
France - Cityscape, Impressionist Oil Painting, 20th Century, Signed
By Lucien Durand
Located in Belgrade, MT
This painting by Lucien Durand is part of my private collection. It is one of a kind, original and signed on the back by the artist.
Oil
$1,605
H 17 in W 20 in
White Sailing Yacht off The White Cliffs Coast 1920s British Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Sailing off the White Cliffs of England by G. Wilson ( British School) signed and dated 1922 oil on board, framed framed: 17 x 20 inches board: 9 x 12 inches Provenance: private coll...
Oil
$1,475
H 30 in W 26 in D 2 in
Antique American Impressionist Sailboat Seascape Framed Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist seascape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed. Measuring: 26 by 30 inches overall, and 20 by 24 painting alone. In excellent original conditio...
Canvas, Oil
Louis Rosan (b.1926) - Mid 20th Century Oil, Sailboats
Located in Corsham, GB
A bright impressionist study by the artist Louis Rosan (b.1926) depicting a calm river dotted with colourful sailboats. Rendered with soft, hazy brushstrokes that capture the serenit...
Oil
$1,202Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.5 in W 32 in
1960's French Signed Oil Figures on Parisian River Seine Island I'le de Citi
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Paris French artist, circa 1960's signed oil on on canvas, framed framed: 26.5 x 32 inches canvas : 20 x 25 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: very good conditi...
Oil
$1,600
H 13.78 in W 15.75 in D 2.76 in
Sunset near Barbizon, animated Village Street Scene, Galien Laloue pseudonym
By Eugene Galien-Laloue
Located in Norwich, GB
An atmospheric sunset after the rain. The light reflected on the still-wet street is creating the most beautifully shimmering light. Two village women carrying baskets are chatting, ...
Oil
$3,188Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 2.01 in W 1.83 in D 1.83 in
DUNHILL London 1929 Ball Desk Petrol Lighter In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
Ball desk petrol lighter designed by Alfred Dunhill This is a rare antique desk liquid-petrol lighter, created in London England by the luxury brand of Alfred Dunhill, back in the 1...
Sterling Silver, Silver
$636Sale Price|70% Off
H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 25.6 in
1960s vintage wooden desk and chair set Italian design
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Desk set with black metal frame, wooden top and drawers with gilt brass handles, black metal chair and curved wooden seat, design Carlo Ratti, 1960s. CONDITION: In good condition, s...
Metal, Brass
$2,680
H 49.5 in W 35 in D 1 in
A Large, Impressive Painting of a Standing Female Nude by Artist Francis Chapin
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A large, impressive 1930s painting of standing female nude by notable Chicago Modern artist Francis Chapin, in a gold-toned frame. Artwork size: 43 3/4 x 29 3/4 inches; Framed siz...
Canvas, Oil
$444,121
H 70.87 in W 125.99 in D 2.17 in
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...
Other
Peter Lovig Danish Modern Teak Sliding Top Desk
By Lovig Dansk
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this very nice Danish Modern Teak desk with a sliding top. The desk was made by Peter Lovig
Teak
$620Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 21.26 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Vintage Poul Henningsen 4/3 Table Lamp from the 1960s
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen, 1966 This is an early example of the iconic PH 4/3 table lamp, designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen in 1966, j...
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
$1,749Sale Price|20% Off
H 27 in W 34.5 in
Large French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Poppy Fields in Provence
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Poppy Fields in Provence by Gabriel Mouton, French 20th century oil on board, framed framed: 27 x 34.5 inches board : 23 x 30 inches Provenance: private collection, Paris Condition: ...
Oil
French Art Nouveau Silver Plate Bowl with with Floral Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Silver plate Art Nouveau Decorative Bowl or Center piece. The curvaceous floral and vine details give the the classic art nouveau. A wonderful Vessel for a unique floral a...
Silver Plate
$4,900 / set
H 8.25 in W 6 in D 1.25 in
The Complete Works Of Charles Dickens - 36 vols. - IN A FINE LEATHER BINDING !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: DICKENS, Charles. TITLE: The Complete Works Of Charles Dickens. PUBLISHER: NY: Chas. Scribner's Sons, 1902. DESCRIPTION: 36 vols., 8-1/4" x 6", all illustrations after th...
Leather
$3,733Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Solid Wood Bedside Table Murano Glass Italy Handmade Justfurnituress
Located in Guazzora, IT
This pair of solid wood nightstands with green and white "optical" Murano glass is a stunning example of mid-century modern design inspired by the 1950s. Handcrafted in Italy, each...
Brass
$118,000
H 55.71 in W 71.66 in D 14.97 in
- Monumental - Antique French Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel in Carrara White Marble
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A beautifully carved and unique French Louis XVI style fireplace in Carrara white marble, 19th century. Perfect, pristine condition. Ready to be installed. Interior dimensions: Hei...
Carrara Marble
Swiss Gold Musical Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This special and important Swiss gold music box is chased and engraved with a set of musical instruments surrounded by elaborate swirls of ornate foliage. Embossed with a delightful ...
Gold
$123,547Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 9.85 in W 1.19 in D 7.09 in
Hand-coloured set of Buffon’s Histoire naturelle in its most luxurious form
By Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
Publisher: Buffon, Georges-Louis Leclerc de Place / Date: Dordrecht, Abraham Blussé, 1766-1799 Size: 38 parts in 21 volumes. Large 4to. With more than 1100 hand-coloured engraved ...
Paint, Paper
$66,618
H 21.5 in W 29 in D 10.75 in
A Napoleonic era bone prisoner of war model of the 40-gun frigate ‘Creolian’
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Napoleonic era bone prisoner of war model of the 40-gun frigate ‘Creolian’, the three masted barque with a planked hull, finely detailed with a carved poop deck and a female figur...
Bone, Wood
$3,826 / set
H 30.71 in Dm 45.28 in
Mid-Century Modern Glass-Topped Cane Dining Table With Four Matching Chairs
Located in Bruton, GB
Stylish mid-century modern dining set crafted from warm-toned rattan with woven cane detailing, featuring a round glass-top table and four matching chairs. The sculptural table base ...
Cane, Rattan, Glass
Figurative art, as opposed to abstract art, retains features from the observable world in its representational depictions of subject matter. Most commonly, figurative paintings reference and explore the human body, but they can also include landscapes, architecture, plants and animals — all portrayed with realism.
While the oldest figurative art dates back tens of thousands of years to cave wall paintings, figurative works made from observation became especially prominent in the early Renaissance. Artists like Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and other Renaissance masters created naturalistic representations of their subjects.
Pablo Picasso is lauded for laying the foundation for modern figurative art in the 1920s. Although abstracted, this work held a strong connection to representing people and other subjects. Other famous figurative artists include Francis Bacon and Lucian Freud. Figurative art in the 20th century would span such diverse genres as Expressionism, Pop art and Surrealism.
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