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Creator: Unknown
Framed Mozart Miniature Portrait Painting Prof. A Mattei, Hand painted Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely stylish sentimental portrait of a lMozart Framed in a beautiful wooden frame, made in the 20th Century. Painting signed by artist. Beautiful and highly decorative.
A very pr...
Category
20th Century English Biedermeier Unknown Paintings
Materials
Wood
19Thc Original Hand Painted Tole Box w/ Bird
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing folk art tole ware box is in original red painted back round with floral decoration & a embossed bird popping out.
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Paintings
Materials
Tin
19th C Signed Framed Horse Litho
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C signed Framed Horse Litho By Olso.
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Paintings
Materials
Paper
Rare 19th Century Russian Icon Depicting the All-Seeing Eye of God
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking 19th-century Russian icon depicting the mystical “All-Seeing Eye of God,” symbolizing divine omniscience and protection. This icon features intricate detailing in its port...
Category
19th Century Antique Unknown Paintings
Materials
Wood
19thc Oil Painting on Board of Wagons on the Dusty Trail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc oil painting on Board Wagon Train on Dusty Trail. Great Scenery of the difficulties of a life left in the past when manual labor and travel was based...
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Spanish hand painted Retablo Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Retablo is a devotional painting, especially a small popular or folk art one using iconography derived from traditional Catholic church art. Depicting a Saint and a child painted o...
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Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Paintings
Materials
Tin
Signed Bear Watercolor / California Artist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed R.Porter watercolor of a bear in the woods in California.This California artist was found in Ojai,California in a antique collection.It has been newly framed and matted.Its re...
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
1930's Original Parisian Fashion Watercolor Blue Floral Summer Dress
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1930's French fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin.
The painting, executed in gouache/ watercolor and pencil, is dated to the upper corne...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Other
1940's Fashion Illustration, Three Elegant Women Walking Through The Park
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas.
The painting, executed in gouache and pencil.
The sketch is original, vintage an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Other
"The Hunter" Unsigned 20th Century Folk Art Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This painting is dated on the stretcher frame 1940 and the large over sized dog is a pointer or know as a bird dog. The birds are quail. This painting is amazing and very well done. ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Framed Nude Portrait Painting of a Man in Gilt Wood on Board Untitled
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A framed portrait painting of a man in the nude on wood. With wonderful texture, and muted greens, beiges, and browns, this painting will be a...
Category
20th Century American Expressionist Unknown Paintings
Materials
Wire
19th-century Russian Icon Depicting the Nativity of the Virgin Mary
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th-century Russian icon depicting the Nativity of the Virgin Mary. This finely detailed piece captures the serene and sacred moment of Mary's birth, rendered with rich colors and t...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Unknown Paintings
Materials
Wood
Authentic Clair Seglem Tall Portrait Painting of a Woman on Blue
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall portrait painting of a woman with a flower in her hair. This piece was painted by the late Oklahoma artist Clair Seglem and is well known for his ...
Category
20th Century American Bohemian Unknown Paintings
Materials
Paint, Paper
Antique French Head Portrait Greek Roman Head Bust Portrait Bearded Man
Located in Cirencester, GB
"The Bust Portrait"
French School, 19th century.
charcoal drawing on paper, unframed.
painting: 23.5 x 17.75 inches
Condition report:
The painting is in good and sound con...
Category
19th Century Renaissance Antique Unknown Paintings
Materials
Other
Hand Painted Dog on Board Signed & Dated
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky & fun dog painting on board has a fold in stand on the reverse side. It is also signed by the artist D.Buttler & dated 1989. Fantastic folky large dog sign.
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Paintings
Materials
Wood
20th Century German Modernist Oil Painting Abstract Figures
Located in Cirencester, GB
Artist: Elisabeth Hahn (German 1924-2021),
Elisabeth Hahn was born in Dortmund, Germany, where she began her artistic studies. In 1953, she moved to Paris. She continued her stud...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Other
Late 19th Century Wood Framed Folk Art Painting Depicting Hound Dogs by River
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 19th Century Wood Framed Folk Art Painting Depicting Hound Dogs by River. The two dogs are hunting water fowl. Wood framing is modern. United States, 1...
Category
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Unknown Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Portrait Painting of a Black Doberman Pincher Dog on Green Signed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A unique original portrait painting of a dog named “Ike” by the late Oklahoma artist Clair Seglem. The artist captures this dog of Patricia Goetzinger ...
Category
1990s American Country Unknown Paintings
Materials
Paint, Paper
Large Vintage Expressionist Landscape Painting Signed Enamel on Board
Located in Wilton, CT
Large expressionist landscape painting in enamel on board depicting grasses or flowers against a seaside sunset, circa 1980s-1990s. Well matched with a wide, white, wooden frame. Mea...
Category
Late 20th Century American Expressionist Unknown Paintings
Materials
Enamel
The Marshland Farmington by Seth Winegar '1999'
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful original landscape scene by acclaimed artist Seth Winegar. This piece titled “Marshland Farmington” from 1999 showcases the light in nature from...
Category
1990s American Other Unknown Paintings
Materials
Paint
1940's Fashion Illustration, the Lady in the Red Dress
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas.
The painting, executed in gouache and pencil.
The sketch is original, vintage an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Other
Set of Five Framed "Tanglewood" Drawings
Located in Sheffield, MA
The five pen-and-ink drawings by Lauzon represent various aspects of a summer concert of the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood, Lenox, MA: the co...
Category
Early 2000s American Unknown Paintings
Materials
Paper
1920's French Charcoal Sketch of Seated Nude Lady the Artists Model
Located in Cirencester, GB
"The Artists Model"
French School, circa 1920's
Charcoal drawing on paper, unframed.
Paper: 24.5 x 17.5 inches.
Condition report:
The painting is in good and sound condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Other
1940's Fashion Illustration, Lady in Chic Headscarf
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas.
The painting, executed in gouache and pencil.
The sketch is original, vintage an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Other
1940's French Fashion Illustration, Stunning Ballerina in White Dress
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas.
The painting, executed in gouache and pencil, double sided
The sketch is origina...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Other
Oli Painting Made On Canvas With Gilded Frame By Poul Fureby Blokhus From 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Oil Painting with the motif of the coast, the sand dunes and the sea in the background in windy weather with a dark blue sky. In a gilded frame and signed by Poul Fureby.
Measuremen...
Category
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings
Materials
Canvas
1940's Fashion Illustration, Lady In Bridgerton Style Ball Dress With Fan
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas.
The painting, executed in gouache and pencil.
The sketch is original, vintage an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Other
1940's Fashion Illustration, Lady with Green Eyes in Admiration
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas.
The painting, executed in gouache and pencil.
The sketch is original, vintage an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Other
1940's Fashion Illustration, Lady at a Stance in Pink Frill Top
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas.
The painting, executed in gouache and pencil.
The sketch is original, vintage an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Other
Pastel Portrait of a Woman with Dark Hair and Purple Top, 1960s - Signed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Portrait of a woman with dark hair on paper. Drawn using pastel chalk, the subject of this piece is a woman with a bouffant with short dark brown hair gazing at the artist. She wears a high neck purple top...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Unknown Paintings
Materials
Paint, Paper
1900's English Impressionist Watercolor Painting Vibrant Sea Shore
Located in Cirencester, GB
Vibrant sea.
English school, early 1900's.
Original watercolor painting on artists paper, unframed.
Overall paper size: 7.75 x 11 inches.
From a large private collection of E...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Other
Fine 19thC Botannical Watercolour Drawing, Ne Plus Meuris, Dated 1863, Kent
Located in Cirencester, GB
Artist / School: English School, 19th century, dated 1863
Title: botannical study 'Ne Plus Meuris'
Medium: watercolour drawing on paper, with ink inscription below
Size: ima...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Unknown Paintings
Materials
Other
1900's English Impressionist Watercolor Painting Green View Field
Located in Cirencester, GB
Green Fields
English School, early 1900's
Original watercolor painting on artists paper, unframed
Overall paper size: 8 x 11.25 inches
From a large private collection of Engl...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Other
20th Century German Modernist Oil Painting - Three Figures
Located in Cirencester, GB
Artist: Elisabeth Hahn (German 1924-2021),
Elisabeth Hahn was born in Dortmund, Germany, where she began her artistic studies. In 1953, she moved to Paris. She continued her stud...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Other
1960's French Portrait Clerical Man Caricature
Located in Cirencester, GB
French character portrait.
French school, mid 20th century.
Gouache paint on unframed paper.
Stamped.
Inscribed verso.
Image : 11.75 x 9.25 inches.
Overall painting: 25.5 x 19....
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Other
1960's French Portrait Caricature Figure
Located in Cirencester, GB
French Character Portrait
French school, Mid 20th Century
Gouache paint on unframed paper
stamped
Image : 25.5 x 20 inches
Superbly decorative 1960's French portrait paint...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Other
1960's French Portrait Brunette Man Side Profile Caricature
Located in Cirencester, GB
French Character Portrait
French school, Mid 20th Century
Gouache paint on unframed paper
signed lower corner
Image : 12.5 x 9.5 inches
Superbly decorative 1960's French portr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Other
18th C. Painting on Canvas of King James I Visit to Hoghton Tower
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 18th-century oil painting captures the historic moment of King James I visit to Hoghton Tower during his return from Scotland on August 15, 1617. The scene is richly d...
Category
18th Century English Antique Unknown Paintings
Materials
Canvas
1900's English Impressionist Watercolor Painting Quiet Open Crop Fields
Located in Cirencester, GB
Crop Meadow
English School, early 1900's
Original watercolor painting on artists paper, unframed
Overall paper size: 8 x 11.25 inches
From a large private collection of Engli...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Other
1940's Fashion Illustration, Lady in Beautiful Green Head Scarf
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas.
The painting, executed in gouache and pencil.
The sketch is original, vintage an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Other
Oli Painting Made On Canvas With Gilded Frame Signed By T.H Skovgaard From 1930s
Located in Lejre, DK
Oil painting with motif of a fisherman's wife hanging things to dry. In the background is a small house with a shed next to it, and the coast can be seen behind the house. In the for...
Category
1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings
Materials
Canvas
1940's Fashion Illustration - Lady in Dashing Green Ball Dress
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas.
The painting, executed in gouache and pencil.
The sketch is original, vintage an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Other
Oli Painting Made On Canvas With Wooden Frame Signed Mary L
Located in Lejre, DK
Oil painting framed in a black wooden frame with motif of a coastal town with warm colors. Signed by Mary L.
Measurements: L:58.5 cm W: 68.5 cm
Category
Mid-19th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Unknown Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Untitled 'Kachina Doll', Hand Colored Lithograph
Located in Denver, CO
Vintage Hand colored lithograph by artist Swankar Hanumann of a kachina (Katsina) Doll standing on a pedestal holding a rattle and bow. Presen...
Category
20th Century American Native American Unknown Paintings
Materials
Paper
Landscape painting with gold leaf frame painted by Ole Ring (b.1902-d.1972)
Located in Lejre, DK
Landscape painting with gold leaf frame painted by the artist Ole Ring (b.1902-d.1972), who lived in the Roskilde, Denmark area. The picture presumably illustrates the landscape arou...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings
Materials
Paint
19th Century Original Oil Painting of Nobleman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Original Oil Painting of Nobleman. Striking piece with age appropriate wear, see condition details below. Most likely English but could be French with English frame. ...
Category
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Unknown Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Stunning Modernist Architectural Rendering, Drawing by G.F.Hahn
Located in Buffalo, NY
Original MCM Pen and ink architectural study for a Palm Springs Residence (unbuilt). Framed and signed; J.H.Hahn, Reminiscent of the famed Dinah Shore hous...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Unknown Paintings
Materials
Lead
19thc Retablo Catholic Framed Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Retablo is a devotional painting, especially a small popular or folk art one using iconography derived from traditional Catholic church art. Depicting a Saint and a child painted o...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Paintings
Materials
Tin
Joseph Demarais Limited Edition Etching, Signed and Numbered
Located in Pasadena, TX
Limited edition Fecit Etching, numbered 36/200.
Artwork is framed, and depicts a village in neutral tones.
Art dimensions (Without frame): 20" W x 31" H.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Unknown Paintings
Materials
Paper
19th Century "Woman Admiring a Ring" by F.R. Alison
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century "Woman Admiring a Ring" by F.R. Alison. Beautiful oil on panel piece. See detailed pics. Contact us for more information.
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Unknown Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
1960's French Portrait Man with Fingers in His Mouth Caricature
Located in Cirencester, GB
French Character Portrait
French school, Mid 20th Century
Gouache paint on unframed paper
signed lower corner
Image : 12 x 9.25 inches
Superbly decorative 1960's French p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Other
1960's French Portrait Wacky Smoker Caricature of Young Man with Cigarette
Located in Cirencester, GB
French Character Portrait
French school, Mid 20th Century
Gouache paint on unframed paper
Image : 25.5 x 19.5 inches
Superbly decorative 1960's French portrait painting. Id...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Other
1960's French Portrait Gentleman in Deep Thought, Caricature
Located in Cirencester, GB
French character portrait
French school, mid 20th century
Gouache paint on unframed paper
stamped
Image: 25.5 x 19.5 inches
Superbly decorative 1960's French portrait painti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Other
1960's French Portrait Bald Green Man Caricature
Located in Cirencester, GB
French character portrait
French school, mid 20th century
Gouache paint on unframed paper
Image : 13 x 9.5 inches
Overall painting: 25.5 x 19.75 inches
Superbly decorative...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Other
18th Century Trompe L'Oeil Oil painting, "Le Prisuer"
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century Trompe L'Oeil Oil painting, "Le Prisuer" Framed. See pic for details on piece written in french. Very handsome and fun piece for any unique space. Message us with ques...
Category
18th Century French Napoleon III Antique Unknown Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
1900's, English Impressionist Watercolor Painting Spring Field
Located in Cirencester, GB
Spring Fence
English school, early 1900's
original watercolor painting on artists paper, unframed
overall paper size: 11 x 7.75 inches
Double sided
From a large private colle...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Other
Indian Chief Painting Signed & Dated 1936
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing Indian Chief oil painting signed M.Soto & dated 1936. This amazing oil painting is in very good condition and has a great look.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Paintings
Materials
Boxwood
Early 20th C Oil Painting Of Chrysanthemums
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Early 20th C oil painting of Chrysanthemums. Nicely Framed in an Arts & Crafts Lemon gold wood frame.
Category
Early 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Wood
Unknown paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
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