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"My Joyous Heart" Blue and White Abstract Oil Painting with Floater Frame
"My Joyous Heart" Blue and White Abstract Oil Painting with Floater Frame

"My Joyous Heart" Blue and White Abstract Oil Painting with Floater Frame

By Cindy Shaoul

Located in New York, NY

Painted oil on board framed in a simple white floater frame. Art measures 6 x 6 inches Framed measures 7.5 x 7.5 inches Inspired by whimsey and purity of the feminine form, Cindy S...

Category

2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"My Purple Diamond Heart" Diamond Dust Oil Painting with Floater Frame
"My Purple Diamond Heart" Diamond Dust Oil Painting with Floater Frame

"My Purple Diamond Heart" Diamond Dust Oil Painting with Floater Frame

By Cindy Shaoul

Located in New York, NY

Painted oil with diamond dust on board framed in a simple white floater frame. Art measures 6 x 6 inches Framed measures 7.5 x 7.5 inches Inspired by whimsey and purity of the fem...

Category

2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board, Glass

Snowy Blue Jay
Snowy Blue Jay

Snowy Blue Jay

By Marion Buricatu

Located in Boston, MA

In 2015, she started exhibiting and developed a series called “Art Talks,” simple presentations aimed at making art history accessible to all.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Welcome in New England
Welcome in New England

Welcome in New England

By Marion Buricatu

Located in Boston, MA

In 2015, she started exhibiting and developed a series called “Art Talks,” simple presentations aimed at making art history accessible to all.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

"My Sun Kissed Heart" Multicolor Contemporary Oil Painting w Floater Frame

"My Sun Kissed Heart" Multicolor Contemporary Oil Painting w Floater Frame

By Cindy Shaoul

Located in New York, NY

Painted oil on board framed in a simple white floater frame. Art measures 6 x 6 inches Framed measures 7.5 x 7.5 inches Inspired by whimsey and purity of the feminine form, Cindy ...

Category

2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"My Sunset Heart" Multicolor Contemporary Oil Painting w Floater Frame

"My Sunset Heart" Multicolor Contemporary Oil Painting w Floater Frame

By Cindy Shaoul

Located in New York, NY

Painted oil on board framed in a simple white floater frame. Art measures 6 x 6 inches Framed measures 7.5 x 7.5 inches Inspired by whimsey and purity of the feminine form, Cindy ...

Category

2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Influence of Red (male portrait)
Influence of Red (male portrait)

Influence of Red (male portrait)

By Gilbert Lewis

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

I want to translate my immediate impression into paint to present the image of an outstretched branch of flowers or a face – direct and simple. My art reflects human concerns expres...

Category

1990s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Three lemons
Three lemons

Three lemons

Located in Edinburgh, GB

This contrast is like an attempt to find bright colors and "golden" moments even in dark times, turning a simple purchase into an art object. Executed in acrylic on canvas.

Category

2010s Still-life Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

"Nature and Human Relationships – Embrace 5 – 50" Portrait Composition Painting
"Nature and Human Relationships – Embrace 5 – 50" Portrait Composition Painting

"Nature and Human Relationships – Embrace 5 – 50" Portrait Composition Painting

By Suki Maguire

Located in New York, NY

The common factor is that when looking at her pieces you can spend some time letting your mind play within each painting and you'll come away with a much richer understanding of what...

Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Archival Paper

40x30" - Abstract Black and White Print - unframed
40x30" - Abstract Black and White Print - unframed

40x30" - Abstract Black and White Print - unframed

By Alexis Portilla

Located in Los Angeles, CA

“Pale fire” was originally a diptych inspired by the multi panel pieces the artist saw in religious paintings as an art student. “Using simple forms and creating swathes of rich tex...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Nature and Human Relationships – Embrace – DannyBoy 1 – 100M" Abstract Painting
"Nature and Human Relationships – Embrace – DannyBoy 1 – 100M" Abstract Painting

"Nature and Human Relationships – Embrace – DannyBoy 1 – 100M" Abstract Painting

By Suki Maguire

Located in New York, NY

The common factor is that when looking at her pieces you can spend some time letting your mind play within each painting and you'll come away with a much richer understanding of what...

Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Linen, Mixed Media

"Abstract #5" Colorful Mixed Media Abstract Expressionist Composition on Canvas
"Abstract #5" Colorful Mixed Media Abstract Expressionist Composition on Canvas

"Abstract #5" Colorful Mixed Media Abstract Expressionist Composition on Canvas

By Suki Maguire

Located in New York, NY

The common factor is that when looking at her pieces you can spend some time letting your mind play within each painting and you'll come away with a much richer understanding of what...

Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

"Nature and Human Relationships – Embrace 3 – 50F" Portrait of Princess Diana
"Nature and Human Relationships – Embrace 3 – 50F" Portrait of Princess Diana

"Nature and Human Relationships – Embrace 3 – 50F" Portrait of Princess Diana

By Suki Maguire

Located in New York, NY

The common factor is that when looking at her pieces you can spend some time letting your mind play within each painting and you'll come away with a much richer understanding of what...

Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Linen, Mixed Media

"Nature and Human Relationships – Embrace 2 – 50F" Portrait of Princess Diana
"Nature and Human Relationships – Embrace 2 – 50F" Portrait of Princess Diana

"Nature and Human Relationships – Embrace 2 – 50F" Portrait of Princess Diana

By Suki Maguire

Located in New York, NY

The common factor is that when looking at her pieces you can spend some time letting your mind play within each painting and you'll come away with a much richer understanding of what...

Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Linen, Mixed Media

Artificial Barrier Blue, Red & Blue Fluorescent Light (to Flavin Starbuck Judd)

Artificial Barrier Blue, Red & Blue Fluorescent Light (to Flavin Starbuck Judd)

By Dan Flavin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This poster serves as a visual tribute to Flavin's innovative use of fluorescent light, highlighting his ability to transform simple industrial materials into immersive art experienc...

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Early 2000s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Offset

Mid-century original travel poster for Lisieux in Normandy
Mid-century original travel poster for Lisieux in Normandy

Mid-century original travel poster for Lisieux in Normandy

Located in PARIS, FR

"Lisieux: Tourisme & Pèlerinage" remains a beloved example of French mid-century travel art—simple, bold, and spiritually resonant. Normandy - Religion - Calvados - France Printed ...

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1950s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Charming Floral Bouquet with Bright Blossoms in a Compact Oval Composition
Charming Floral Bouquet with Bright Blossoms in a Compact Oval Composition

Charming Floral Bouquet with Bright Blossoms in a Compact Oval Composition

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The soft, muted background allows the lively colors to shine, making this artwork a perfect choice for those who appreciate detailed botanical art and the simple beauty of floral arr...

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

1972 original poster "Cyrk - Mona Lisa" by Urbanieo - Polish circus posters
1972 original poster "Cyrk - Mona Lisa" by Urbanieo - Polish circus posters

1972 original poster "Cyrk - Mona Lisa" by Urbanieo - Polish circus posters

Located in PARIS, FR

Urbanieo, the artist behind this work, was part of a generation of Polish poster designers who transformed simple advertising into an art form. Polish Cyrk posters were unique in the...

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1970s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

1970's Mexican Hand Carved Gourd Bowl Sculpture with Animal Motifs
1970's Mexican Hand Carved Gourd Bowl Sculpture with Animal Motifs

1970's Mexican Hand Carved Gourd Bowl Sculpture with Animal Motifs

Located in New York, NY

Natural containers used for thousands of years in Mexico, carved gourds are a unique form of Mexican folk art. Some simple gourds serve as bowls and utensils, while others are transf...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Organic Material

Keith Haring 'Untitled, 1985' 1992
Keith Haring 'Untitled, 1985' 1992

Keith Haring 'Untitled, 1985' 1992

By Keith Haring

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The clarity of line and intensity of color reflect Haring’s ability to bridge street art, pop culture, and fine art—transforming simple forms into powerful visual statements.

Category

1990s Figurative Prints

Materials

Offset

The Blessing, Oil Painting
The Blessing, Oil Painting

The Blessing, Oil Painting

By Jo Galang

Located in San Francisco, CA

"I believe my art looks simple enough that people have no idea how much time I have spent working on it," she says.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Perfection, Oil Painting
Perfection, Oil Painting

Perfection, Oil Painting

By Jo Galang

Located in San Francisco, CA

"I believe my art looks simple enough that people have no idea how much time I have spent working on it," she says.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

A Glimpse of Hope, Oil Painting
A Glimpse of Hope, Oil Painting

A Glimpse of Hope, Oil Painting

By Jo Galang

Located in San Francisco, CA

"I believe my art looks simple enough that people have no idea how much time I have spent working on it," she says.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Calla Lily, Oil Painting
Calla Lily, Oil Painting

Calla Lily, Oil Painting

By Jo Galang

Located in San Francisco, CA

"I believe my art looks simple enough that people have no idea how much time I have spent working on it," she says.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Remembering, Oil Painting
Remembering, Oil Painting

Remembering, Oil Painting

By Jo Galang

Located in San Francisco, CA

"I believe my art looks simple enough that people have no idea how much time I have spent working on it," she says.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

A Walk along the River

A Walk along the River

By Marion Buricatu

Located in Boston, MA

In 2015, she started exhibiting and developed a series called “Art Talks,” simple presentations aimed at making art history accessible to all.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Cape Cod Window

Cape Cod Window

By Marion Buricatu

Located in Boston, MA

In 2015, she started exhibiting and developed a series called “Art Talks,” simple presentations aimed at making art history accessible to all.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Masonite, Mixed Media

Mother's Day Bouquet, Oil Painting
Mother's Day Bouquet, Oil Painting

Mother's Day Bouquet, Oil Painting

By Jo Galang

Located in San Francisco, CA

"I believe my art looks simple enough that people have no idea how much time I have spent working on it," she says.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Holidays at the Beach
Holidays at the Beach

Holidays at the Beach

By Marion Buricatu

Located in Boston, MA

In 2015, she started exhibiting and developed a series called “Art Talks,” simple presentations aimed at making art history accessible to all.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Magical Holidays
Magical Holidays

Magical Holidays

By Marion Buricatu

Located in Boston, MA

In 2015, she started exhibiting and developed a series called “Art Talks,” simple presentations aimed at making art history accessible to all.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

"Orange Flowers with Green Vase" Post-Impressionism Still Life Oil Painting
"Orange Flowers with Green Vase" Post-Impressionism Still Life Oil Painting

"Orange Flowers with Green Vase" Post-Impressionism Still Life Oil Painting

By Jacques Zucker

Located in New York, NY

This painting is signed lower right and comes displayed in a stunning simple gold-tone frame. Art measures 25 x 16 in Frame measures 31 x 21 in Jacques Zucker was a prolific artist...

Category

20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Framed object by Rune Hagberg, Mixed Media, Sweden 1970s
Framed object by Rune Hagberg, Mixed Media, Sweden 1970s

Framed object by Rune Hagberg, Mixed Media, Sweden 1970s

Located in Stockholm, SE

He is represented at, among many others, the Museum of Modern Art, Stockholm, and the Norrköping Art Museum. Hagberg’s meditative informalism is placed between the concretism and exp...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Paris City of the Arts, 1956 Original Lithographic Poster  Linen-backed
Paris City of the Arts, 1956 Original Lithographic Poster  Linen-backed

Paris City of the Arts, 1956 Original Lithographic Poster Linen-backed

Located in Spokane, WA

What makes this poster work is its refusal to be simple tourism art. Yes, it celebrates Paris landmarks, but it does something more: it suggests that Paris is fundamentally a place w...

Category

1950s American Modern Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Faience Plaque in the Form of a Horse, circa 1840
Faience Plaque in the Form of a Horse, circa 1840

Faience Plaque in the Form of a Horse, circa 1840

By Rörstrand

Located in Downingtown, PA

This three-dimensional, relief-moulded quality distinguishes it from typical flat wall tiles. The simple, naive folk art approach is highly engaging; the horse is amusingly decorated...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Geometric composition
Geometric composition

Geometric composition

By Geneviève Claisse

Located in Paris, FR

Everything here is measured, elegant and simple. Claisse perfectly masters the art of balance and delicacy, with great economy of means.

Category

1980s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Silk

Faune a la Diaule, Modern Stencil after Pablo Picasso
Faune a la Diaule, Modern Stencil after Pablo Picasso

Faune a la Diaule, Modern Stencil after Pablo Picasso

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Long Island City, NY

Portfolio: Femme et Faunes, Year: 1956, Medium: Pochoir, signed in the plate, Edition: 200, Size: 19.5 x 16 in. (49.53 x 40.64 cm), Frame Size: 29.5 x 25.5 inches, Publisher: Daniel ...

Category

1950s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Stencil

Scandinavian Modern Unique Wall Hung Stoneware Dish Erik Nyholm, Denmark, 1960s
Scandinavian Modern Unique Wall Hung Stoneware Dish Erik Nyholm, Denmark, 1960s

Scandinavian Modern Unique Wall Hung Stoneware Dish Erik Nyholm, Denmark, 1960s

By Erik Nyholm

Located in Odense, DK

Erik Nyholm's ceramics are not applied art. It is visual art intended for the eyes, like landscapes or forest floors to let the gaze wander.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Stoneware

Seated Figure
Seated Figure

Seated Figure

Located in New York, NY

Repetitive patterns and simple forms reminiscent of folk art evoke a nostalgic, Old World presence in much of her work.

Category

1960s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Seated Figure
Seated Figure

Seated Figure

Located in New York, NY

Repetitive patterns and simple forms reminiscent of folk art evoke a nostalgic, Old World presence in much of her work.

Category

1960s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Early 20th century Antique pottery Krishna statue from India
Early 20th century Antique pottery Krishna statue from India

Early 20th century Antique pottery Krishna statue from India

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Dating to the early 20th century, this piece represents a continuation of India’s long-standing devotional art traditions. Its simple material, expressive form, and spiritual symboli...

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

Pyu Terracotta Buddha Votive, Hand-Carved, Myanmar, 11th Century
Pyu Terracotta Buddha Votive, Hand-Carved, Myanmar, 11th Century

Pyu Terracotta Buddha Votive, Hand-Carved, Myanmar, 11th Century

Located in Ukiah, CA

I’ve always thought the Pyu pieces carried a very different feeling from later Burmese Buddhist art. Simpler in some ways, but often much more immediate.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

Lit Rouge
Lit Rouge

Antoni TàpiesLit Rouge, 1976

$3,600Sale Price|20% Off

Lit Rouge

By Antoni Tàpies

Located in Missouri, MO

QUOTE: "Sometimes people have the idea that art should be highly refined. But I always believed that one could make art out of simple, humble things.

Category

1970s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Abstract Black and White - Chalice print - unframed
Abstract Black and White - Chalice print - unframed

Abstract Black and White - Chalice print - unframed

By Alexis Portilla

Located in Los Angeles, CA

“Pale fire” was originally a diptych inspired by the multi panel pieces the artist saw in religious paintings as an art student. “Using simple forms and creating swathes of rich tex...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Archival Pigment

Art Deco Bathroom chest of drawers
Art Deco Bathroom chest of drawers

Art Deco Bathroom chest of drawers

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

 Art deco chest of drawers after renovation , simple and nice art deco chest of drawers :) The furniture dates back to the 1940s and comes from a hotel.

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Bathroom chest of drawers
Art Deco Bathroom chest of drawers

Art Deco Bathroom chest of drawers

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

 Art deco chest of drawers after renovation , simple and nice art deco chest of drawers :) The furniture dates back to the 1940s and comes from a hotel.

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco TV chest of drawers
Art Deco TV chest of drawers

Art Deco TV chest of drawers

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

 Art deco chest of drawers after renovation , simple and nice art deco chest of drawers :) The furniture dates back to the 1940s and comes from a hotel.

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco TV chest of drawers
Art Deco TV chest of drawers

Art Deco TV chest of drawers

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

 Art deco chest of drawers after renovation , simple and nice art deco chest of drawers :) The furniture dates back to the 1940s and comes from a hotel.

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Bathroom chest of drawers
Art Deco Bathroom chest of drawers

Art Deco Bathroom chest of drawers

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

 Art deco chest of drawers after renovation , simple and nice art deco chest of drawers :) The furniture dates back to the 1940s and comes from a hotel.

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Art Deco Chest of Drawers

Art Deco Chest of Drawers

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

 Art deco chest of drawers after renovation , simple and nice art deco chest of drawers :) The furniture dates back to the 1940s and comes from a hotel.

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Cast Stone Art Deco Pedestal Birdbath Garden
Cast Stone Art Deco Pedestal Birdbath Garden

Cast Stone Art Deco Pedestal Birdbath Garden

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Beautiful simple and elegant Art Deco cast stone 2 piece birdbath.

Category

Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Art Deco Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
Art Deco Wrought Iron Floor Lamp

Art Deco Wrought Iron Floor Lamp

Located in CA, CA

Simple French Art Deco wrought Iron Floor Lamp on a scrolled tripod base.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

ART DECO wall lamps applique lamp, 1930s
ART DECO wall lamps applique lamp, 1930s

ART DECO wall lamps applique lamp, 1930s

Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP

Art Deco Wall Sconce This rare wall sconce captivates with its simple and functional Art Deco design.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Beautiful French Art Deco Light
Beautiful French Art Deco Light

Beautiful French Art Deco Light

Located in Los Angeles, CA

We have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights use the contact dealer button to ask us, we might h...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco 1.59 Carat Diamond Platinum Brooch
Art Deco 1.59 Carat Diamond Platinum Brooch

Art Deco 1.59 Carat Diamond Platinum Brooch

Located in Chevy Chase, MD

A simple and elegant Art Deco brooch. The brooch has a center bezel set old European cut marquise Diamond.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

"Oasis in Iridescent Forest, " Miniature Watercolor signed by David Barnett
"Oasis in Iridescent Forest, " Miniature Watercolor signed by David Barnett

"Oasis in Iridescent Forest, " Miniature Watercolor signed by David Barnett

By David Barnett

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The work is painted in iridescent watercolor and renders a forest in abstract, simple strokes. Art size: 4" x 5" Frame size: 9 1/4" x 11 1/8" David Barnett, an artist, collector, a...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

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