Sarkis Sarkisian was a painter and teacher, who spent most of his career in Detroit, Michigan, and later said: "Detroit has give me everything. I was an immigrant kid, who came here at 13". (Detroit News) He emigrated there with his Armenian family from Smyma, Turkey in 1922. From a young age, he showed art interest and talent. Sarkisian studied under John Wicker at the Wicker School of Fine Arts, and with John Carroll at the Art School of the Detroit Society of Arts & Crafts where Sarkisian was hired as an assistant instructor of drawing and design in 1933. He became a full instructor in 1934, and was named Director in 1947. In addition, he taught classes for the Birmingham Society of Women Painters 1945-54. As a teacher, "Sarkisian spelled out his own philosophy of painting: 'The only way to be an artist is to know you have to train yourself. Otherwise all you can do is imitate. Experience should come first. Then influence can be absorbed intelligently. Sure, Picasso based his Blue Period on El Greco. But Picasso translated what he picked up into his own way of thinking. That's why he's an innovator, not an imitator.' " (Detroit News) As a special influence, he gave special credit to John Wicker, one of his first teachers, who in turn had special admiration for Matisse and his handling of line, space, and patterns. Sarkis was juried into art exhibitions across the nation during his lifetime including the Annual Exhibition of Michigan Artists at the Detroit Institute of Arts, Annual Exhibitions of American Painters and Sculptors at the Art Institute of Chicago, First Annual Show of Contemporary Art at the Richmond Museum of Art, Society of Independent Artists, Paintings from 16 American Cities at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, The Scarab Club of Detroit, Biennial Exhibition of American Art at the Whitney Museum of American Art, Biennial Exhibitions of American Oil Paintings at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., National Exhibition of American Art at Rockefeller Center in New York, Annual Exhibition at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, among many others.
$15,000
An Oversized Floral Still Life, Oil on Canvas, Sarkis Sarkisian 1909-1977
By Sarkis Sarkisian
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is an impressive oversized floral still life by Sarkis Sarkisian featuring tulips and Lillies in a vase. The mauve background is subtle enough to compliment the flowers and vas...
Canvas
Modern Mid-Century Abstract Still Life. Colorful Abstracted Cream Pitcher.
By Sarkis Sarkisian
Located in Marco Island, FL
A wonderful little abstract gem by Sarkis Sarkisian entitled Still Life with Cream Pitcher. It is a vibrant and beautiful example of mid-century modern abstraction. Framed in a t...
Mixed Media, Oil, Board
$217
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 1.19 in
Dandylion Clock Pocket Painting 247, original painting, still-life
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Dandylion Clock 247 (canvas size 5x5cm) is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, wi...
Canvas, Oil
Wind Flowers in a Tzu Chow Vase
By Ethelyn Cosby Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wind Flowers in a Tzu Chow Vase, 1933, oil on canvas board, signed and dated lower right, 20 x 16 inches, label verso with title and original price ($185.00), exhibited 44th Annual E...
Canvas, Oil, Board
$217
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 1.19 in
Snowdrop Pocket Painting 235, original painting, still-life, contemporary
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Snowdrop 235 (canvas size 5x5cm) is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a no...
Canvas, Oil
Imperial Pearls
By Natalia Borisenko
Located in Zofingen, AG
Series: Sea Within — Shells & Pearls. An open oyster reveals a collection of luminous pearls, nestled within a shell enriched by delicate gold detailing, warm antique-gold tones, and deep imperial violet hues. Balancing realism with decorative refinement, the painting transforms a natural form into something timeless and precious — an object that feels both discovered and treasured. The pearls emerge as quiet symbols of abundance, beauty, and hidden value. Rather than displaying luxury as something external, the work reflects a more intimate richness: the treasures carried within, shaped by time, experience, and light. While the gold detailing remains a constant presence, subtle pearlescent layers reveal themselves only from certain angles, creating shifting reflections and a changing visual depth. Imperial Pearls...
Canvas, Acrylic
$2,000
H 18.25 in W 21.75 in D 0.25 in
"Still Life with Fruits" Russian-American Modern Colorful Oil Painting on Board
By Ben Benn
Located in New York, NY
A strong modernist oil painting depicted in 1927 by Russian-American painter Ben Benn. With a highly recognizable modern style, fast brush stroke and expressive use of color, shape, ...
Oil, Board
$3,700
H 12.5 in W 15.5 in
Oil Painting Still Life Fruit Bowl Polly Thayer Boston Modernist Woman Artist
Located in Surfside, FL
Polly Thayer Starr (1904-2006) Oil Painting Still Life Fruit Bowl Dimensions: Frame: 12.5" X 15.5", Image: 8.5" X 11.5" Polly Thayer (Starr) (1...
Oil, Board
$950
H 12 in W 15 in D 1.25 in
A Compelling, Fauvist 1940s Modern Still Life Painting, Green Pears
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A Compelling 1940s Modern Fauvist Studio Still Life Painting of Green Pears by Notable Chicago Artist, Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). A wonderful Modernist still life, the paintin...
Oil, Board
"Lilacs, " Still-Life Oil Painting
By John C. Traynor
Located in Westport, CT
This still life oil painting by John Traynor captures a scene of a large bouquet of purple and pink lilacs in a colorful, porcelain vase. It sits on an off-white fabric next to a lemon which is half peeled, the peel spiraling off the edge of the table on which it sits. The wall behind the bouquet of flowers is a warm, earthy sienna. The painting is signed by the artist along the lower right-hand edge of the canvas. It is 20" x 24", and 27" x 31" framed. The frame is an ornate metal-leaf frame with a linen liner. It is wired and ready to hang. Professionally framed in classic, antiqued, closed corner frame. Frame is metal leaf gold. John C. Traynor's painting style is reminiscent of some 19th century painters and the Dutch Masters. He uses his knowledge of light and color to create a certain mood in each of his works. The creation of atmosphere is an important element in Traynor's paintings. Painting outdoors, on location, is a prime source of inspiration and ideas for his landscapes. John travels extensively, painting the landscapes around him. John was born in 1961 and spent his early years in Chester and Mendham, New Jersey. His art studies began at Delbarton School in Morristown, New Jersey, and from there he furthered his education at Paier College of Art in New Haven, Connecticut. He studied figure painting at the Art Students League of New York, as a merit scholar, with Frank Mason. Traynor continued his studies in Vermont with Mr. Mason on landscape painting, drawing with Carroll N. Jones Jr. of Stowe, Vermont and sculpture with Brother Jerome Cox...
Canvas, Oil
$950
H 20 in W 23 in D 1.25 in
A Serene 1930s Modern Still Life Painting of Yellow Bananas in a French Compote
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A Serene 1930s Modern Studio Still Life Painting of Yellow Bananas in a Decorative Antique French Faience Porcelain Compote by Notable Chic...
Canvas, Oil, Board
"Resilience"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
**Resilience III** The final painting in my *Resilience* series continues my reflection on Ukrainian brands that create beauty despite the realities of war. This work was inspired ...
Canvas, Oil
$750
H 11.75 in W 11.25 in D 1 in
A Cheerful 1950s Mid-Century Modern Still Life of a Colorful Bouquet of Flowers
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fabulous, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Still Life Painting of a Colorful Bouquet of Spring Flowers by Notable Chicago Artist, Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). Completed in the vibrant,...
Oil, Canvas, Board
$1,875Sale Price|50% Off
H 20 in W 16 in D 1 in
“Bouquet in Porcelain Pitcher”
By Nicolai Cikovsky
Located in Southampton, NY
Oil on artist board painting of a bouquet in porcelain pitcher by the American artist Nicholai Cikovsky. Signed lower right. In good condition. In contemporary gold leaf frame 27 b...
Oil, Board