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Paul Riba Paintings

American, 1912-1977
Paul Riba was a painter of Magic Realism. He explored the unreal juxtaposition of objects with his own touch of exacting realism. He spoke of his work as "invitations to pause and enjoy." Riba was born in Ohio and received his professional training at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, PA, and graduated with highest honors from the Cleveland Institute of Art where he taught for fourteen years. He was a member of Artist Guild of Palm Beach Art Institute. He worked as mural painter, advertising illustrator and instructor. Riba did many exhibitions including the Cleveland Museum of Art (permanently represented); National Academy of Design; Carnegie Institute; Illinois State Museum (permanently represented); Ohio State Capitol (permanently represented); Smithsonian Institute, Washington, DC; White House, Washington, DC; Cincinnati Art Galleries, Cincinnati, Ohio did a retrospective of his work in 2000. He also won many awards and honors including a Fellow of The Royal Society of Art in London.
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Artist: Paul Riba
Mid-20th Century Magical Realism, Surrealist Painting, Cleveland School Artist
Mid-20th Century Magical Realism, Surrealist Painting, Cleveland School Artist

Mid-20th Century Magical Realism, Surrealist Painting, Cleveland School Artist

By Paul Riba

Located in Beachwood, OH

Paul Riba (American, 1912-1977) Untitled Oil on panel Signed lower right 30 x 18 inches 39.25 x 27.25 inches, framed Paul Riba was a painter of Magic Realism. He explored the unrea...

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20th Century Surrealist Paul Riba Paintings

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Oil

Large Rhinoceros, 20th Century Magical Realism, Cleveland School Artist
Large Rhinoceros, 20th Century Magical Realism, Cleveland School Artist

Large Rhinoceros, 20th Century Magical Realism, Cleveland School Artist

By Paul Riba

Located in Beachwood, OH

Paul Riba (American, 1912-1977) Rhino Oil on paper Signed lower right 22.5 x 29 inches 27.5 x 34.25 inches, framed Paul Riba was a painter of Magic Realism. He explored the unreal ...

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20th Century Surrealist Paul Riba Paintings

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Oil

Bighorn Sheep, 20th Century Oil Painting by Magical Surrealist, Cleveland School
Bighorn Sheep, 20th Century Oil Painting by Magical Surrealist, Cleveland School

Bighorn Sheep, 20th Century Oil Painting by Magical Surrealist, Cleveland School

By Paul Riba

Located in Beachwood, OH

Paul Riba (American, 1912-1977) Bighorn Sheep Oil on paper Signed lower right 25 x 30.5 inches 30.5 x 36 inches, framed Paul Riba was a painter of Magic Realism. He explored the un...

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20th Century Surrealist Paul Riba Paintings

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Oil

Dutch Farmyard, Pennsylvania Landscape w/ Houses and Mountains
Dutch Farmyard, Pennsylvania Landscape w/ Houses and Mountains

Dutch Farmyard, Pennsylvania Landscape w/ Houses and Mountains

By Paul Riba

Located in Beachwood, OH

Paul Riba (American 1912-1977) Dutch Farmyard, Pennsylvania Tempera on board Signed lower right 9.75 x 14 inches 12.75 x 16.75 inches, framed Provenance: The Estate of Mary Clark Roc...

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Mid-20th Century Paul Riba Paintings

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Tempera

Big Oak, Tree and House, Surrealist Landscape w/ Mountain, Magic Realist Artist
Big Oak, Tree and House, Surrealist Landscape w/ Mountain, Magic Realist Artist

Big Oak, Tree and House, Surrealist Landscape w/ Mountain, Magic Realist Artist

By Paul Riba

Located in Beachwood, OH

Paul Riba (American, 1912-1977) Tree and House Oil on board Signed lower right 30 x 26 inches 38 x 34 inches, framed Paul Riba was a painter of Magic Realism. He explored the unrea...

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Late 20th Century Surrealist Paul Riba Paintings

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Oil

The Sun, 20th Century Magic Realism Painting by Cleveland School Artist
The Sun, 20th Century Magic Realism Painting by Cleveland School Artist

The Sun, 20th Century Magic Realism Painting by Cleveland School Artist

By Paul Riba

Located in Beachwood, OH

Paul Riba (American, 1912-1977) The Sun Oil on masonite Signed lower right, titled verso 14 x 21.5 inches 20.75 x 28.25 inches, framed Paul Riba was a painter of Magic Realism. He ...

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20th Century Surrealist Paul Riba Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

Walrus Oil Painting, 20th Century Magical Realism Artist, Cleveland School
Walrus Oil Painting, 20th Century Magical Realism Artist, Cleveland School

Walrus Oil Painting, 20th Century Magical Realism Artist, Cleveland School

By Paul Riba

Located in Beachwood, OH

Paul Riba (American, 1912-1977) Walrus Oil on paper Signed lower right 29.25 x 24.5 inches 34.75 x 30 inches, framed Paul Riba was a painter of Magic Realism. He explored the unrea...

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Paul Riba Paintings

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Oil

Wart Hog, 20th Century Oil Painting by Magical Surrealist, Cleveland School
Wart Hog, 20th Century Oil Painting by Magical Surrealist, Cleveland School

Wart Hog, 20th Century Oil Painting by Magical Surrealist, Cleveland School

By Paul Riba

Located in Beachwood, OH

Paul Riba (American, 1912-1977) Wart Hog Oil on paper Signed lower right 18 x 15 inches 24.25 x 21 inches, framed Paul Riba was a painter of Magic Realism. He explored the unreal j...

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Paul Riba Paintings

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Oil

Driftwood & Fish, Mid-20th Century Magical Realism, Surrealist Cleveland Artist
Driftwood & Fish, Mid-20th Century Magical Realism, Surrealist Cleveland Artist

Driftwood & Fish, Mid-20th Century Magical Realism, Surrealist Cleveland Artist

By Paul Riba

Located in Beachwood, OH

Paul Riba (American, 1912-1977) Driftwood and Fish Oil on panel Signed lower right 9.25 x 23.5 inches 14 x 28.25 inches, framed Paul Riba was a painter of Magic Realism. He explore...

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20th Century Surrealist Paul Riba Paintings

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Oil

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Find a wide variety of authentic Paul Riba paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Paul Riba in masonite, oil paint, paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the Surrealist style. Not every interior allows for large Paul Riba paintings, so small editions measuring 22 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Valton Tyler, Fred Stonehouse, and Christopher Klein. Paul Riba paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $6,000 and tops out at $15,000, while the average work can sell for $10,500.