$16,000
"Scissors with Eggs" (2024) By Scott Fraser, Original Oil Painting, Deviled Eggs
By Scott Fraser
Located in Denver, CO
Scott Fraser's (US based) "Scissors with Eggs" is an original, handmade oil painting on panel that depicts 3 deviled eggs with antique scissors on a weathered wooden shelf.
Oil, Panel
"Mollie's Spoons", Oil Painting
By Scott Fraser
Located in Denver, CO
Scott Fraser's "Mollie's Spoons" is an oil painting created in 2020 that depicts varying fine silver spoons scattered across a warm grey surface.
Oil, Board
"Sweet Tooth" - Photorealist Still Life, Oil Painting on Board
By Scott Fraser
Located in Denver, CO
"Sweet Tooth" is a striking original still life oil painting by American artist Scott Fraser, depicting an assortment of items on an arc, leading to a fish.
Oil, Panel
"Cups and Spoons" - Surrealist Still-Life, Oil Painting on Panel
By Scott Fraser
Located in Denver, CO
This painting is framed at 16.25 x 25.25 inches, and is wired for hanging. About the artist: Scott Fraser is a leading figure in twenty-first century realist painting, specializing...
Oil, Panel
Into the Blue
By Scott Fraser
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
oil on board
Board, Oil
Sold
H 14.25 in W 25.25 in
"Central School Crabapples" (2024) By Scott Fraser, Original Oil Painting
By Scott Fraser
Located in Denver, CO
Scott Fraser's (US based) "Central School Crabapples" is an oil painting created in 2024 that depicts a broken branch from a crabapple tree.
Oil, Board
Sold
H 11 in W 10 in
"Cup of Cheetos" (2025) By Scott Fraser, Original Oil Painting, Whimsical
By Scott Fraser
Located in Denver, CO
Scott Fraser's (US based) "Cup of Cheetos" is an original, handmade oil painting on panel that depicts a silver cup overflowing with cheetos.
Oil, Panel
"Mollie's Spoons", Oil Painting
By Scott Fraser
Located in Denver, CO
Scott Fraser's "Mollie's Spoons" is an oil painting created in 2020 that depicts varying fine silver spoons scattered across a warm grey surface.
Oil, Board
"Sticks from Thompson Park" Oil Painting
By Scott Fraser
Located in Denver, CO
Scott Fraser's "Sticks from Thompson Park" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a bundle of twigs tied with twine as it levitates above a white background.
Oil, Board
"Family Meal", Oil Painting
By Scott Fraser
Located in Denver, CO
Scott Fraser's (US based) "Family Meal" is an oil painting created in 2023 that depicts a family of eight rabbit figurines surrounding a carrot with a warm grey background.
Oil, Board
"Snacks", Oil Painting
By Scott Fraser
Located in Denver, CO
Scott Fraser's "Snacks" is an oil painting created in 2020 that depicts a frog skeleton in profile eyeing five preserved insects lined up from Moths to Bumblebees.
Oil, Board
"Mollie's Spoons", Oil Painting
By Scott Fraser
Located in Denver, CO
Scott Fraser's "Mollie's Spoons" is an oil painting created in 2020 that depicts varying fine silver spoons scattered across a warm grey surface.
Oil, Board
"Backyard Pears", Oil Painting
By Scott Fraser
Located in Denver, CO
Scott Fraser's "Backyard Pears" is an oil painting created in 2020 that depicts five yellow and green Pears freshly picked and scattered across a warm grey surface.
Oil, Board
"Scallop Shells", Oil Painting
By Scott Fraser
Located in Denver, CO
Scott Fraser's "Scallop Shells" is an oil painting created in 2020 that depicts two weathered scallop shells sitting a warm grey surface.
Oil, Board
"Le Sip", Oil Painting
By Scott Fraser
Located in Denver, CO
Scott Fraser's "Le Sip" is an oil painting created in 2020 that depicts a Green Grasshopper, with a vivid blue background, perched on a can of Squirt Soda and sipping it through a st...
Oil, Board
Sold
H 5 in W 11 in
"Orange and Green" - Surrealist Still-Life, Oil Painting on Panel
By Scott Fraser
Located in Denver, CO
"Orange and Green" is an original photorealist painting by American painter Scott Fraser, depicting a variety of vine ripened tomatoes.
Oil, Panel
"Study in Silver", Oil Painting
By Scott Fraser
Located in Denver, CO
About the artist: Scott Fraser is a leading figure in twenty-first century realist painting, specializing in taking ordinary objects and composing them in extraordinary ways.
Oil, Board
"Razor Monkey", Oil Painting
By Scott Fraser
Located in Denver, CO
Scott Fraser's "Razor Monkey" is an oil painting created in 2020 that depicts a Red Plastic monkey balancing precariously on a razor's edge while holding a pretzel in front of a vibr...
Oil, Board
"All the Time in the World", Oil Painting
By Scott Fraser
Located in Denver, CO
Scott Fraser's "All the Time in the World" is an oil painting created in 2020 that depicts a lone metronome ticking as lit matches fall from the pitch black background into the piles...
Oil, Board
"Tiptoe", Oil Painting
By Scott Fraser
Located in Denver, CO
Scott Fraser's "Tiptoe" is an oil painting created in 2020 that depicts a Red Plastic monkey balancing precariously on a fork's edge while lighting a taper candle, with matches strew...
Oil, Board
Red Crabapples, Oil Painting
By Scott Fraser
Located in Denver, CO
Scott Fraser's "Red Crabapples" is an oil painting created in 2019 depicting crabapples on a branch.
Oil
Pest Control, Oil Painting
By Scott Fraser
Located in Denver, CO
Scott Fraser's "Pest Control" is an oil painting created in 2019 depicting playful objects teeter-tottering over an edge.
Oil
Green Apples, Oil Painting
By Scott Fraser
Located in Denver, CO
Scott Fraser's "Green Apples" is an oil painting created in 2019 depicting a beautifully contrasted still life of green apples.
Oil
Square, Circle, Square, Oil Painting
By Scott Fraser
Located in Denver, CO
Scott Fraser's "Square, Circle, Square" is an oil painting created in 2019 depicting a delightfully playful and bold still life of crackers caught in the grasp of clothes pins.
Oil
Yellow Iris, Oil Painting
By Scott Fraser
Located in Denver, CO
Scott Fraser's "Yellow Iris" is an oil painting created in 2020 depicting freshly cut iris in a glass vase.
Oil
Snowdrop Anemone, Oil Painting
By Scott Fraser
Located in Denver, CO
Scott Fraser's "Snowdrop Anemone" is an oil painting created in 2020 depicting freshly cut anemone in a glass jar.
Oil
Four Ornaments, Oil Painting
By Scott Fraser
Located in Denver, CO
Scott Fraser's "Four Ornaments" is an oil painting created in 2019 depicting a delightfully colorful still life of Christmas ornaments with the artist's reflection.
Oil
Shark Kisses, oil painting by Scott Fraser
By Scott Fraser
Located in Nantucket, MA
An original oil painting on panel by Scott Fraser (American, b. 1957) entitled 'Shark Kisses' is a lively still life painting painted with remarkable detail, of about three dozen her...
Oil, Panel
Two Cherries
By Scott Fraser
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This is a still life by realist painter Scott Fraser depicting two cherries with leaves and stem intact.
Masonite, Oil
Lucky Bamboo
By Scott Fraser
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
oil on board
Board, Oil
$4,750
H 19.7 in W 15.75 in D 1 in
"Lemons" still life oil painting, contemporary realism, signed and framed
By Daniela Astone
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Lemons" is a contemporary realist painting; a still life of fresh cut lemons from the Italian countryside. Lemon's from a lemon tree, still have their leaves, and are hanging on a b...
Oil, Panel, Wood Panel
$941
H 11.03 in W 14.18 in
2026 Contemporary British Still Life Oil Painting - Knives and Forks No.2
Located in Bristol, GB
KNIVES AND FORKS NO.2 Size: 28 x 36 cm (including frame) Oil on canvas Signed and dated to verso Bristol-based artist Brendan Lancaster finds interest in the most ordinary of subje...
Canvas, Oil
$3,900
H 10 in W 20 in D 0.75 in
"Elegant Still Life of Two Stacked Cups with Golden Rims"
By Olga Antonova
Located in Wellesley, MA
Olga Antonova "Elegant Still Life of Two Stacked Cups with Golden Rims" Oil on Canvas 10 x 20 Inches Olga Antonova’s subject is compositions of extraordinarily elegant, beautiful ...
Oil, Canvas
Bananas. Still life Painting, Oil on canvas
By Christopher T Terry
Located in Miami Beach, FL
In most of the paintings, the artist uses an interior space as his subject, placing a table or similar object at its center. The use of symmetry and eye level often suggests an altar...
Canvas, Oil
$1,527
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 1.19 in
Bowl of Lemons: Original Contemporary realism Still Life painting 40x40cm
By Christopher Witchall
Located in London, Chelsea
Gallery service: Complimentary worldwide shipping is offered, with Signet Contemporary Art covering all tariffs, customs duties and import taxes, making international collecting simp...
Canvas, Oil
$556Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 40 in D 2 in
American School Modernist Trompe L'Oeil Still Life Realist Large Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist realist still life oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed verso.
Canvas, Oil
$873Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.05 in W 18.31 in
trompe l'oeil with cards, scissors, keys, cork on a wooden background
Located in GB
The work belongs to the American School of trompe-l’œil painting, a genre that flourished in the 19th century, delighting viewers with illusions of reality. The composition presents ...
Oil, Board
$5,500
H 32 in W 40 in D 0.1 in
Restrained Cavalcade. Still life Painting, Oil on canvas
By Christopher T Terry
Located in Miami Beach, FL
In most of the paintings, the artist uses an interior space as his subject, placing a table or similar object at its center. The use of symmetry and eye level often suggests an altar...
Canvas, Oil
Harmony / oil on canvas
By Mimi Jensen
Located in Burlingame, CA
Sophisticated shades of grey and white still life with vases, shell, box and marble. Wonderful complex patterns throughout the oil painting on canvas. In excellent condition. Signed ...
Canvas, Oil
$1,313
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 0.79 in
On the table, Original Realist Still-life Oil painting by Irina Trushkova
By Irina Trushkova
Located in Zofingen, AG
The picture is painted on a quality 100% linen canvas with an oil color of high quality. The painting technique is many-layer. "I love the way the silver and glass objects are reflec...
Oil
"Before, " Original Still Life Oil Painting, Donuts
By Gregory Block
Located in Denver, CO
This work is part of a group exhibition at the Arvada Center for the Arts (September 10 - November 8, 2026). Available for purchase; shipping begins mid-November. Gregory Block's (U...
Oil, Board
$3,000
H 30.5 in W 42.5 in
Vases Still Life, Photorealist Oil on Canvas Painting by András Gombár
By Andras Gombar
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Photorealist Still Life of several metal and glass containers on a covered surface. This oil painting by Andras Gombar is signed in the lower right. Vases Still Life András Gombár...
Oil
$26,000
H 14 in W 24 in
Companionable - Contemporary Still Life Oil Painting on Canvas
By Janet Rickus
Located in New York, NY
Original painting by Janet Rickus
Canvas, Oil
$6,000
H 24 in W 18 in D 2.75 in
Prelude Still Life Painting, Oil on Canvas, Photorealist, 21st Century
By Mimi Jensen
Located in Burlingame, CA
Mimi Jensen uses bold colors to depict theatrically lit objects. Her paintings invite speculation into possible metaphors – California Home+Design magazine Ms. Jensen is a Still Li...
Canvas, Oil
The Heirloom / oil on linen
By Mimi Jensen
Located in Burlingame, CA
Persimmons, cobalt blue table linens and silver are the focus of this elegant and dramatic still life. Colors include silver, orange and blue. Photorealist oil painting on canvas. T...
Canvas, Linen, Oil
$2,500
H 12 in W 9 in
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 paintings. Beneath her brush, technically “inanimate” objects come alive with a vibra...
Canvas, Oil
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$2,500 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
18th C Style Burton-Ching Charles II Black Chinoiserie Regency Mirror
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18th C Style Burton-Ching Charles II Black Chinoiserie Regency Mirror
Mirror
Mid Century Modern Style Round Dining Table
By Bramble
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from solid mahogany and finished in a rich dark walnut stain, this table balances timeless craftsmanship with standout design. The centerpiece is its pedestal base—a rippling...
Wood
$10,500
H 36 in W 24 in
"Symbiotic" (2025) by Dan McCaw, Abstracted, Figural Oil Painting
By Dan McCaw 1
Located in Denver, CO
Dan McCaw's (US based) "Symbiotic" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts three abstracted figures in an interior setting. Artist Statement: Born: 1942 A solid founda...
Oil, Board
$24,000
H 48 in W 42 in
"Reverie" (2024) By Dan McCaw, Original Abstract Portrait Oil Painting
By Dan McCaw 1
Located in Denver, CO
Dan McCaw's "Reverie" created in 2024, is a striking oil painting measuring 48 x 42 inches. This original artwork features an abstract composition of a figure, rendered with rich tex...
Oil, Board
$12,400Sale Price / set|22% Off
H 28.5 in W 24.5 in D 31 in
Percival Lafer MP-75 Lounge Chairs w Rosewood Buckles, 1970 Brazil, Set of Four
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These very rare and documented set of Percival Lafer 'MP-75' lounge chairs, designed and produced in the 1970s. This rare set of four (4) lounge chairs which feature Brazilian Rosewo...
Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood
$9,500
H 30 in W 24 in
"Textures" (2025) by Dan McCaw, Abstracted, Figural Oil Painting
By Dan McCaw 1
Located in Denver, CO
Dan McCaw's (US based) "Textures" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an abstracted figure in a moody interior setting. Artist Statement: Born: 1942 A solid founda...
Oil, Board
Pair of Italian 18th Century Rococo Style Giltwood Mirrors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive pair of Italian 18th century Rococo st. giltwood mirrors. Each uniquely scaled mirror is set within a rectangular giltwood frame with ‘S’ scrolled draping floral ga...
Mirror, Giltwood
$8,500
H 24 in W 18 in
"Waiting" (2025) by Dan McCaw, Abstracted, Figural Oil Painting
By Dan McCaw 1
Located in Denver, CO
Dan McCaw's (US based) "Waiting" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an abstracted figure in a warm interior setting. Artist Statement: Born: 1942 A solid foundati...
Oil, Board
$1,500
H 18 in W 18 in D 1.4 in
"Grey Barn" (2024) By Sandra Pratt, Landscape Oil Painting
By Sandra Pratt
Located in Denver, CO
Sandra Pratt (American, b. 1978) "Grey Barn," 2024 Oil on linen panel 16 x 16 x 1.4 in (40.64 x 40.64 x 3.56 cm) Framed size: 18 x 18 in Signed lower right. A slate grey roof with w...
Oil, Panel, Linen
French Art Deco Low Table/Pair Of Side Tables
By Michel Dufet
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Art Deco side tables in rosewood and Carpathian elm, put them together to create one long low table or split them up for use as side tables, note excellent quality of wood an...
Rosewood, Maple
$7,775 / item
H 30 in Dm 60 in
Walnut Wood Cast Iron Amicalola Pedestal Base by Alabama Sawyer 60" Round
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
The Amicalola base captures the room set against a round or oval table top. This pedestal base is hand cast by the artisans at Sloss Furnaces historic foundry in Birmingham to look b...
Steel
$6,210
W 37 in L 74 in
Hypnotic Multicolor Silk Circular Small Runner Area Rug "Vibra" By Joseph Carini
By Carini Carpets
Located in New York, NY
A mesmerizing example of color mastery, 'Vibra' by Joseph Carini utilizes a simple palette of four colors to create the concentric circles of the pattern. The design was created know...
Silk
Tomatoes, Oil Painting
By Steve Boggs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
This still life celebrates the simple beauty of homegrown produce. With warm tones and detailed brushwork, artist Steve Boggs captures the essence of his summer...
Oil
Still-life paintings work as part of the decor in nearly every type of space.
Still-life art, which includes work produced in media such as painting, photography, video and more, is a popular genre in Western art. However, the depiction of still life in color goes back to Ancient Egypt, where paintings on the interior walls of tombs portrayed the objects — such as food — that a person would take into the afterlife. Ancient Greek and Roman mosaics and pottery also often depicted food. Indeed, still-life paintings frequently feature food, flowers or man-made objects. By definition, still-life art represents anything that is considered inanimate.
During the Middle Ages, the still life genre was adapted by artists who illustrated religious manuscripts. A common theme of these paintings is the reminder that life is fleeting. This is especially true of vanitas, a kind of still life with roots in the Netherlands during the 17th century, which was built on themes such as death and decay and featured skulls and objects such as rotten fruit. In northern Europe during the 1600s, painters consulted botanical texts to accurately depict the flowers and plants that were the subject of their work.
Leonardo da Vinci’s penchant for observing phenomena in nature and filling notebooks with drawings and notes helped him improve as an artist of still-life paintings. Vincent van Gogh, an artist who made a couple of the most expensive paintings ever sold, carried out rich experiments with color over the course of painting hundreds of still lifes, and we can argue that Campbell’s Soup Cans (1961–62) by Andy Warhol counts as still-life art.
While early examples were primarily figurative, you can find still lifes that belong to different schools and styles of painting, such as Cubism, Impressionism and contemporary art.
As part of the wall decor in your living room, dining room or elsewhere, a still-life painting can look sophisticated alongside your well-curated decorative objects and can help set the mood in a space.
When shopping for a still-life painting, think about how it makes you feel and how the artist chose to represent its subject. When buying any art for your home, choose pieces that you connect with. If you’re shopping online, read the description of the work to learn about the artist and check the price and shipping information. Make sure that the works you choose complement or relate to your overall theme and furniture style. Artwork can either fit into your room’s color scheme or serve as an accent piece. Introduce new textures to a space by choosing an oil still-life painting.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of still-life paintings in a wide range of styles and subject matter.