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American School Circa 1840 Theorem Painting Of A Cactus Giltwood Frame Folk Art
American School Circa 1840 Theorem Painting Of A Cactus Giltwood Frame Folk Art

American School Circa 1840 Theorem Painting Of A Cactus Giltwood Frame Folk Art

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A charming depiction of a cactus, strongly graphic old theorem watercolour painting (made using

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Materials

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19th Century Still Life Theorem w Fruit
19th Century Still Life Theorem w Fruit

19th Century Still Life Theorem w Fruit

$2,850

H 17.5 in W 21.5 in D 1.5 in

19th Century Still Life Theorem w Fruit

Located in Woodbury, CT

period giltwood frame under glass, the painting offers both historical integrity and decorative

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Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

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Exceptional Massive Antique Carved, Gessoed And Gilt Mirror With Painted Panel
Exceptional Massive Antique Carved, Gessoed And Gilt Mirror With Painted Panel

Exceptional Massive Antique Carved, Gessoed And Gilt Mirror With Painted Panel

Located in Bridgeport, CT

panel with a basket of colorful flowers reminiscent of the type of subject seen in Theorem Stencil

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Antique 19th Century Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood

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Theorem Watercolor on Velvet Large Basket Yellow Birds by David Y Ellinger
Theorem Watercolor on Velvet Large Basket Yellow Birds by David Y Ellinger

Theorem Watercolor on Velvet Large Basket Yellow Birds by David Y Ellinger

Located in Allentown, PA

This framed vintage Theorem watercolor on velvet signed by David Y Ellinger. Depicting basket of

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Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Velvet

Antique Victorian Theorem Fruit Still Life Painting on Velvet, 19th C
Antique Victorian Theorem Fruit Still Life Painting on Velvet, 19th C

Antique Victorian Theorem Fruit Still Life Painting on Velvet, 19th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Victorian theorem still life offers painting on velvet of fruit basket, seated in frame

Category

Antique 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Paint, Velvet

Antique Victorian Theorem Fruit Still Life Painting on Velvet 19th C
Antique Victorian Theorem Fruit Still Life Painting on Velvet 19th C

Antique Victorian Theorem Fruit Still Life Painting on Velvet 19th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Victorian theorem offers still life painting on velvet of fruit on table top, 19th

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Paintings

Materials

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Antique Victorian Theorem Fruit Still Life Painting on Velvet, Framed, 19th C.
Antique Victorian Theorem Fruit Still Life Painting on Velvet, Framed, 19th C.

Antique Victorian Theorem Fruit Still Life Painting on Velvet, Framed, 19th C.

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Victorian theorem offers still life painting on velvet of fruit on tabletop, framed

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Paintings

Materials

Velvet, Paint

Pair of Antique American Theorem Watercolors in Vintage Frames
Pair of Antique American Theorem Watercolors in Vintage Frames

Pair of Antique American Theorem Watercolors in Vintage Frames

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Wonderful pair of antique American School Theorems re-framed by Marshall Fields and Company in the

Category

Antique 19th Century American Paintings

Materials

Paper

Antique Victorian Still Life Theorem on Velvet Giltwood Frame, circa 1890
Antique Victorian Still Life Theorem on Velvet Giltwood Frame, circa 1890

Antique Victorian Still Life Theorem on Velvet Giltwood Frame, circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Victorian theorem offers still life stencil on velvet depicting fruit basket, seated in

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Paintings

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood

American ( 19th Century School ) Theorem Painting on Velvet
American ( 19th Century School ) Theorem Painting on Velvet

American ( 19th Century School ) Theorem Painting on Velvet

Located in Louisville, KY

Depicting a Peacock in a landscape before a building. Detailed information on this rare technique may be found in PERIOD PASTTIMES by Felice Hodges, pp. 20-23.

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Antique 19th Century American Paintings

19th Century Theorem Picture Titled "The Isle of Wight"
19th Century Theorem Picture Titled "The Isle of Wight"

19th Century Theorem Picture Titled "The Isle of Wight"

Located in Great Barrington, MA

An unusually large theorem painting on velvet with an a-typical subject of a watery landscape

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Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Paintings

Materials

Velvet, Glass

Two Folk Art Tinsel Paintings
Two Folk Art Tinsel Paintings

Two Folk Art Tinsel Paintings

Located in North Egremont, MA

Two folk art tinsel and reverse painted theorem paintings.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Paintings

Pair of 19th century Scottish fruit waterclors
Pair of 19th century Scottish fruit waterclors

Pair of 19th century Scottish fruit waterclors

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H 11.25 in W 12.25 in D 2 in

Pair of 19th century Scottish fruit waterclors

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

, sort of like theorem paintings.

Category

Antique 19th Century Scottish Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Owl Theorem
Owl Theorem

Owl Theorem

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H 21 in W 18 in D 3 in

Owl Theorem

Located in Hudson, NY

wonderful owl theorem in deep walnut frame with ebonized and gilt banding stenciled in

Category

Antique 19th Century American Paintings

Materials

Paper, Wood, Watercolor

Theorem Still Life
Theorem Still Life

Theorem Still Life

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H 19.13 in W 21.25 in

Theorem Still Life

Located in Litchfield, CT

Artist unknown, believed to be from Taunton, Massachusetts New England, ca. 1830-1850. Watercolor on paper, in a period gilt frame Condition: Minor toning, otherwise in fine condi...

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Antique 19th Century American Paintings

Theorem Still Life, Bill Rank
Theorem Still Life, Bill Rank

Theorem Still Life, Bill Rank

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H 21 in W 23.25 in

Theorem Still Life, Bill Rank

Located in Clear Spring, MD

Fabulous still life on velvet by the late Bill (William)Rank, 1921-2000. A Pennsylvania artist, still lifes of this caliber were one of his talents. Beautifully shaded fruit in a C...

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Vintage 1960s American Paintings

Early 19th Century, American Schoolgirl Watercolor Theorem
Early 19th Century, American Schoolgirl Watercolor Theorem

Early 19th Century, American Schoolgirl Watercolor Theorem

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Finely detailed watercolor theorem on paper with a reverse painted glass mat and period goldleaf

Category

Antique 19th Century American Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

Theorem, Still Life of Fruit in a Basket

Theorem, Still Life of Fruit in a Basket

Located in Litchfield, CT

American Unidentified artist, ca. 1840-1860. Watercolor on paper 7 1/4"h x 10 1/8"w framed Condition: Fine condition, minor toning, in a period gilt frame. Provenance: John Gord...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

American Folk Art Fruit Still Life Theorem Painting, circa 1895
American Folk Art Fruit Still Life Theorem Painting, circa 1895

American Folk Art Fruit Still Life Theorem Painting, circa 1895

Located in Essex, MA

An American Folk Art still life painting, or theorem, of fruit, oil on canvas, signed in script A.S

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Antique 1890s American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Watercolor Theorem on Paper, Dated 1847
Watercolor Theorem on Paper, Dated 1847

Watercolor Theorem on Paper, Dated 1847

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H 19 in W 25 in D 1 in

Watercolor Theorem on Paper, Dated 1847

Located in Allentown, PA

Watercolor Theorem on paper, America, 19th century, basket overflowing with roses and greens Birds

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Antique 1840s American American Classical Paintings

Materials

Paper

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Find many varieties of an authentic theorem painting available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, paint and paper, every theorem painting was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the theorem painting you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right theorem painting, those designed in Folk Art, Neoclassical and Victorian styles are of considerable interest.

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The average selling price for a theorem painting at 1stDibs is $1,800, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $6,500 for the highest priced.

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