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Raphael Soyer Paintings

American, 1899-1987

Raphael Soyer, a Russian-born artist, was best known for his compassionate, naturalistic depictions of urban subjects. His sensitive, penetrating portrayals include a broad range of city dwellers, dancers, shoppers, office workers and fellow artists. Historically, Soyer is associated with the social realist artists of the 1930s, whose art championed the cause of social justice. Soyer was referred to as an American scene painter. He is identified as a Social Realist because of his interest in men and women viewed in contemporary settings which included the streets, subways, salons and artists' studios of New York City. He also wrote several books on his life and art. His brothers Moses and Issac were also notable artists.

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Artist: Raphael Soyer
Girl with Braided Hair, Raphael Soyer
Girl with Braided Hair, Raphael Soyer

Girl with Braided Hair, Raphael Soyer

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Raphael Soyer (1899-1987) Title: Girl with Braided Hair Year: Circa 1947 Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 12 x 9 inches; framed size, 19 x 16 inches Condition: Excellent Inscripti...

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1940s American Realist Raphael Soyer Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Girl on Bed, Modern Oil Painting by Raphael Soyer
Girl on Bed, Modern Oil Painting by Raphael Soyer

Girl on Bed, Modern Oil Painting by Raphael Soyer

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Raphael Soyer, American (1899 - 1987) Title: Seated Woman Year: circa 1960 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed l.r. Size: 24 x 20 inches Frame Size: 29 x 25.5 inches

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1960s American Realist Raphael Soyer Paintings

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Oil

"City Street, " Oil on Board, circa 1930
"City Street, " Oil on Board, circa 1930

"City Street, " Oil on Board, circa 1930

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Raphael Soyer, American (1899 - 1987) Title: City Street Year: circa 1930 Medium: Oil on Board, signed verso Size: 20 in. x 13.75 in. (50.8 cm x 34.93 cm) Frame Size: 26 x 20...

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1930s American Impressionist Raphael Soyer Paintings

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Oil, Board

"Old Man Portrait"
"Old Man Portrait"

"Old Man Portrait"

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Warren, NJ

This is an Old Expressionist Artist Raphael Soyer Oil Painting On Board. In good condition. Frame Has alot of wear due to age.

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1980s Raphael Soyer Paintings

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Board

Raphael Soyer  "George the Iceman Woolf"
Raphael Soyer  "George the Iceman Woolf"

Raphael Soyer "George the Iceman Woolf"

By Raphael Soyer

Located in San Francisco, CA

Raphael Soyer: 1899-1987. Very important and well listed American artist. One of the early social realist painters. He was born in Russia, but his family was deported by the Tsar in ...

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Mid-20th Century American Realist Raphael Soyer Paintings

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Oil

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Find a wide variety of authentic Raphael Soyer paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Raphael Soyer in oil paint, paint, board and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the Impressionist style. Not every interior allows for large Raphael Soyer paintings, so small editions measuring 9 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Benjamin Stahl, Coby Whitmore, and Lawrence Wilbur. Raphael Soyer paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,000 and tops out at $30,000, while the average work can sell for $8,400.