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Creator: Unknown
Early 20th Century French Painting Pastel-Color on Paper by H. Bossy, 1905
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
This is a beautiful pastel painting from France. The painting is signed and dated lower right. The painting shows a large basket with an abundance of peaches, with some yellow daisie...
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Early 20th Century French Romantic Unknown Paintings

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Paint

Nude Portrait Painting of a Woman in Red and Blue
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful portrait painting of a woman in the buff. She sits in repose against a blue background and red floor. A blue shirt is draped across her legs. She has short dark hair, and...
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20th Century American Bohemian Unknown Paintings

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Masonite, Paint

Four Small 20th Century Parisian Landscapes in Oil by Andre Bessp
Located in Sheffield, MA
The four petite 20th century Parisian landscapes are painted and signed in oil on paper board by Andre Bessp. The artist has labeled and signed each one on the back: "Canal a Gaurnay fondly Bessp," "Place Furstenberg...
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Mid-20th Century French Expressionist Unknown Paintings

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Wood, Paper

Selection of Large Scale Nude Female Paintings by Philip Sherrod
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of large scale nude female oil paintings by Philip Sherrod, American, circa 1960s. Great thick impasto technique. From left to right, as seen...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Oil on Canvas Portrait “WWI German Field Marshal” by Franz Triebsch 1939
Located in Westfield, MA
This striking oil on canvas portrait, titled “WWI German Field Marshal” by renowned artist Franz Triebsch, dates to 1939. The subject of the painting is depicted in full regalia, wit...
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1930s German Baroque Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Canvas

Mixed Media Collage of Antique Photographs and Letters by Ben Freeman
Located in Peabody, MA
A mixed media work by noted artist and photographer Ben Freeman. This large scale work features a collage of antique gentleman’s photographs and authentic ...
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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Unknown Paintings

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Lead

The painting "Country Cottage", L. Kyhn, Denmark, 1909.
Located in Chorzów, PL
The painting "Country Cottage". Origin : Denmark, early XX century - 1909 Paintor : signed L. Kyhn Dimensions: Frame: height 64 cm / width 85 cm Image: height 41 cm / width 62 cm
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Early 1900s Scandinavian Other Antique Unknown Paintings

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Canvas

1950's French Modernist/ Cubist Painting Signed, French Landscape
Located in Cirencester, GB
French Landscape by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century) Signed original watercolour/ gouache painting on artist paper, unframed Size: 10 x 7.75 inches Condition: very good an...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Other

Four Moments of the Day, Seville. Oil on canvas. Barrón y Carrillo, Manuel. 19th
Located in Madrid, ES
Four Moments of the Day, Seville. Oil on canvas. Barrón y Carrillo, Manuel. 19th century. Signed (bottom right). Labels on the back. Manuel Barrón y Carrillo (Seville, 1814-1884) w...
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19th Century Spanish Romantic Antique Unknown Paintings

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Other

Vintage Rustic "Los Atravesados" Wood Wall Art Signed by the Artist. Dated 1993
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rustic "Los Atravesados" Wood Wall Art Signed by Mexican American Artist Roger Palacios. Dated 1993. Features a modern interpretation of Northern-Mexican Tribal Art painted o...
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1990s American Modern Unknown Paintings

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Wood

Female Nude Torso Aluminum Metal Wall Art Vintage Frame in Red & White, 1960s
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage female nude torso wall art in cast aluminum metal. Patinated. In white and red. Wood frame painted in white. Measures: 21.5 tall x 17.63 W x 1...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Metal, Aluminum

Mid-19th Century Oil on Canvas Painting - "View of New York from Weehawken"
Located in Middleburg, VA
Mid-19th Century Oil on Canvas Painting - "View of New York from Weehawken" This lovely painting depicts the Hudson River of New York during the early to mid-1800s from the perspect...
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Mid-19th Century American Romantic Antique Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

1980s California Art by Barbara West the Green Jug Signed
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Artist Barbara West, The Green Jug Abstract still life Oil on Masonite board Signed and framed. 29.38 w x 25.5 h x 2 d, art 23.5 x 19.5 Original vinta...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Masonite, Paint

Signed J Lombard Original Oil Painting Paris France Hotel Street Scene 36" x 24"
Located in Greer, SC
Wonderful original oil painting by J Lombard featuring a Parisian street scene. Measures 24.25 inches in width by 36.25 inches in length and .8 inch in depth, signed on the bottom co...
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20th Century Unknown Other Unknown Paintings

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Paint

Roger de la Fresnaye (French, 1885-1925) - Femme Nue Couchée
Located in Dallas, TX
Roger de la Fresnaye (French, 1885-1925) - Femme Nue Couchée Monumental 90% life size nude model painting executed during the zenith and birth of cubism and expressionism. Oil on ...
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1910s French Expressionist Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Paint

Suzanne McCollough Plowden - Portrait of Lucerne Robert, c.1950
Located in Savannah, GA
Suzanne McCollough Plowden (American, 1916-2018) Portrait of Lucerne Robert (artist’s twin sister), circa 1950 sight: 7 ½ by 9 inches frame: 14 ½ by 16 ½ inches Suzanne McCollough...
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1950s American Other Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Wood, Paint

1957 Don Bloom Market Scene modernist original oil on canvas
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Don Bloom (b. 1932-2016) large oil painting, dated 1957. In 1960 he was awarded the Guggenheim fellowship for creative painting, the same year his work was i...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Canvas

Large Venice View, Signed by François Stroobant '1819-1916'
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This large and very nice Venice view is a charcoal. This is the amazing the way Venezia is reflected into the water. This is a work signed by François Stro...
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1810s French Napoleon III Antique Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Wood

Ernesto Gutierrez, Woman with Child, Oil on Canvas, 1984
Located in Savannah, GA
Ernesto Gutierrez (Peruvian, b.1939) Woman with Child, 1984 Sight 37 ¾ by 30 ¾ inches Frame 44 by 37 inches signed and dated '84 lower right. Ernesto Gutierrez (b. 1939) Born...
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1980s Peruvian Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Wood

Hot Pink Portrait Painting of a Woman, 1970s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A hot pink portrait painting of a woman by Clair Seglem. Found in the late artist’s studio, this piece is thought to have been painted by Seglem in the 1970s. The subject of the painting is a woman wearing a large floppy oversize hat...
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1970s American Bohemian Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Paint, Paper

19th Century French School Still Life of Field Flowers
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A brightly colored 19th century French school still life of field flowers Signed J. Levy, lower Left. The painting measures: 25 5/8" inches ...
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Mid-19th Century French International Style Antique Unknown Paintings

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Paint

Abstract Painting by Blaisdell
Located in San Diego, CA
Abstract acrylic on canvas painting by Blaisdell. This painting shows a lot of movement, has a great composition, and a well-balanced use of color. We are highlighting the most visib...
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20th Century American Unknown Paintings

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Canvas

Abstract Painting by Blaisdell
Abstract Painting by Blaisdell
$2,320 Sale Price
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Oil on Paper Figurative Painting by James Gleason, 1998
Located in San Diego, CA
Oil on paper figurative painting by James Gleason, 1998. We were taken by the simplicity of the artist's rendition. The lines and colors are applied softly, just as the demeanor port...
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Late 20th Century American Unknown Paintings

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Paper

1950's French Modernist/ Cubist Painting Signed - View of French Village
Located in Cirencester, GB
French Landscape by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century) signed original watercolour/ gouache painting on thin paper size: 22.5 x 16 inches condition: very good and ready to b...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Other

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...
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20th Century American Native American Unknown Paintings

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Paper

Figurative Portrait Still Life Painting of a Woman in Blue, Clair Seglem
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A portrait painting of a woman in blue on a masonite board. This piece is unsigned but was brought from the artists' residence. The subject wears a blue jumper with a dark collared shirt underneath. Her hair is brown, and upswept into a low bun. The back side is an abstract mixture of pink dots. This piece was painted by the late Oklahoma artist...
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20th Century American American Classical Unknown Paintings

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Masonite, Paint

Framed Portrait Painting of a Young Boy in Red and Blue with Gilt Frame - Signed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large framed portrait painting of a boy in red and blue. The piece features a young boy or teen wearing a white collar shirt with a red overcoat. He has short blonde hair with hints of brown and auburn. He wears a blue newspaper boy cap...
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1990s American Folk Art Unknown Paintings

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Metal

From the Window by James Mattison, 30x40, Oil on Wood Canvas, 2022
Located in Deland, FL
James Mattison (1990) is a self-taught fine artist focusing on contemporary impressions of people and his surroundings both of his home in New England and beyond. Born in Portland, ...
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2010s American Organic Modern Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Mixed Media on Canvas by S. Uebayashi, USA c 1983
Located in Norwalk, CT
This work features very heavy impasto in a range of blues and whites with specs of color in a geometric design of circles and squares formed by the application of heavy medium. Frame...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Paint

Modern Sailboat Art Oil Painting on Canvas Red White and Blue
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Oil Painting Modern Sailboat Art oil painting in red white and blue Unsigned. Canvas oil. Measures: 20 x 16 x .75 inches Preowned original unrestored ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

"The 2 Boyfriends", Lacquered Panel Representing a Couple of Young Boyfriends
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
"The 2 Boyfriends". This lacquered panel on wood represents a couple of young boyfriends. This is a French work. Signed by Gobing. 1986
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Wood

Robert Hrynkiw Post Modern Color Block Painting, Ca. 1980s
Located in Peabody, MA
Post modern color block painting, ca. 1980s, by Robert Hrynkiw, whose work is included in the collection of the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art in Chicago.
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Paint

Heidi Lange Batik Cranes
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful Batik depicting 3 stylized preening Cranes by Swedish artist Heidi Lange. Great visual and contrast. Curbside to NYC/Philly $350
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Mid-20th Century Unknown International Style Unknown Paintings

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Cotton, Wood

Outsider Artist Portrait Painting of a Man in Blue - Clair Seglem Signed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Sourced from the estate of the late Oklahoma artist Clair Seglam. An airforce man for most of his life, Seglem only began painting after his retirement. Most known for his vibrant portraits and nudes, he completed a vast portfolio of work before he died in 2020. This piece is part of a collection that was found in one of his old sketchbooks. It was hidden away in our warehouse when we happened upon it during inventory one day. To our surprise, the notebook held a jewel box of unseen work. This piece is a large portrait of a man who resembles Colonel Sanders...
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20th Century American Post-Modern Unknown Paintings

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Paint, Paper

Unframed Floral Painting on Canvas
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pretty floral painting of a bouquet of flowers in a vase. This piece features creamy white flowers with accents of yellow. The roses sit in a black neoclassical style vase upon a b...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Rolling In by James Mattison, 24x36, Oil on Wood Canvas, 2022
Located in Deland, FL
James Mattison (1990) is a self-taught fine artist focusing on contemporary impressions of people and his surroundings both of his home in New England and beyond. Born in Portland, M...
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2010s American Organic Modern Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Italian Oil on Canvas by M Zampella, "Cows by Stream", Early 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Early 20th century Italian oil on canvas by M Zampella, "Cows by Stream", gilded frame, signed: lower right, M. Zampella.  
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Early 20th Century Italian Unknown Paintings

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Canvas

1960s Mid-Century Modern Blue Art Watercolor Abstract Landscape Signed
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Mid-Century Modern art watercolor abstract landscape Signed Johnson 62 15.75 x 22 watercolor Mat 24 x 20.13 Preowned original vintage condition. See images provided please.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Paper

Louis Guarnaccia “Easy Street Boat Basin” Nantucket, Oil on Linen, 2001
Located in Doylestown, PA
Louis Guarnaccia (b. 1958), “Easy Street Boat Basin,” Nantucket. A fine realist work in oil on linen. Charming red boat scene on the island of Nantucket, Massachusetts. Signed on lo...
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Early 2000s American Other Unknown Paintings

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Linen, Wood

Oil on Canvas Signed Léon Broquet, the Old Bridge in Sospel
Located in BARSAC, FR
Léon Broquet (1869-1935) Oil on canvas representing the old bridge at Sospel in the Alpes Maritimes (FRANCE). We can make out the alps mountains in the background. Beautiful c...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Unknown Paintings

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Paint

Fauvist Landscape Painting, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Fauvist style landscape painting. By F.Canadell from Spain, circa 1970. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Mate...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Cubist Painting Titled "Woman with Red Sweater" Signed Lawrence Bradley, D. 1974
Located in Peabody, MA
Cubist style portrait titled "Woman With Red Sweater", signed Lawrence Bradley and dated 1974. Painted on heavy cardboard, wrapped around a stretcher.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Paint

Heidi von Faber, Strawberries, 2007
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NL
Heidi von Faber is a Dutch realist painter based in The Hague, inspired by the old Dutch Masters and their masterful manipulation of light and shadow. Her work is characterised by hy...
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Early 2000s Dutch Modern Unknown Paintings

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Acrylic

Fine Art Post Modern Portrait Painting of A Nude Woman on Green by Clair Seglem
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Sourced from the estate of the late Oklahoma artist Clair Seglam. An airforce man for most of his life, Seglem only began painting after his retirement. Most known for his vibrant po...
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20th Century American Post-Modern Unknown Paintings

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Paint, Paper

Oil on Canvas by Luziano
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Oil on canvas of a Pueblo painted by Luciano. Paint is applied with a palette knife in heavy form creating an abstract image of a Spanish Pueblo in Madr...
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1960s Spanish Other Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Canvas

Multi-Dimensional Cut Canvas Painting by Robert Gordenier, circa 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
A multi-dimensional and mixed-media cut and stitched canvas painting titled "A Look Inside" by Minneapolis artist Robert Gordenier, circa 1970s. The i...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Wood, Paint, Canvas

Antique Painting with Peaches, Figs and Grapes
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Picture with peaches, figs and grapes : painted and signed by Marie Alexandre , born in France in 1880. This painting is dated 1919 . Some restorations in the canvas do not affect th...
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Early 20th Century French Other Unknown Paintings

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Canvas

Postmodern Outsider Artist Nude Portrait Painting of a Woman by Clair Seglem
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Sourced from the estate of the late Oklahoma artist Clair Seglam. An airforce man for most of his life, Seglem only began painting after his retirement. Most known for his vibrant po...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Paint, Paper

Vintage Still Life Floral Bouquet JS Rosinger
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful floral bouquet still life. Oil on board. Dramatic color scheme framed in period mid century style. signed JS Rosinger
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Unknown Paintings

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Paint

"500 LB Lady, " Colorful and Charming WPA-Era Carnival Scene by Lincoln
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Full of energy and vivid color, this atmospheric and charming scene of a small-town carnival, complete with a barker, boys with balloons, a blue tent in the foreground and a sign announcing the "500 LB Lady," was painted by E. Wilder Lincoln in the 1930s or 40s. Painters and sculptors were fascinated with circuses and carnivals...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Unknown Paintings

Framed Oil on Canvas Floral Orchid Painting on Pink Background by Elaine Park
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Framed painting of a grouping of orchids. This piece showcases a bouquet of white orchids with light pink stigma. The bundle rests upon a patch of grass, with long green foliage risi...
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20th Century American Bohemian Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Linen, Wood

Henry William Standing (British, 1894-1931) Equestrian Watercolor & Gouache
Located in Middleburg, VA
An exquisitely detailed equestrian painting by British artist Henry William Standing (1841-1931), executed in watercolor and gouache on paper an...
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Early 20th Century British Unknown Paintings

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Paint, Glass, Giltwood, Paper

"Scandinavian Seascape, " Painting
Located in New York, NY
Another piece of every man's Nordic heritage: a fisherman and his wife, earning their living on the sea. Masts capture the gusts, propelling the pair forward on their journey, nets a...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Canvas

Hard Edge Op Art Painting by Wilma Dick, Circa 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
A hard edge op art painting titled "Day of Atonement", ca. 1970s, by the noted Ohio artist Wilma Dick.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Clair Seglem Portrait Painting of a Woman in Green, 20th Century Unsigned
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A portrait painting of a woman on green. This wonderful painting is large and in charge. At 23” tall, it is is painting on a stiff white paper. The subject of the piece is a woman in...
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20th Century American Rococo Unknown Paintings

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Paint, Paper

Robert Tudor Abstract Painting
Located in Highland, IN
Texas artist Robert Tudor (b. 1936) painted atmospheric abstractions that take surrealism and abstract expressionism into a more serene direction. This large painting is a great ex...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Wood

Early 19th Century Chinese Botanical Butterfly Watercolor on Pith Paper
Located in CA, CA
A 19th century Qing dynasty Chinese watercolor featuring a botanical scene. A broken branch suspended mid page features a striking butterfly atop a vivid reddish orange camellia flow...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Unknown Paintings

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Paper

Tall Original Sailing Ship at Sea Painting by Haydan Signed in Giltwood Framed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall original nautical painting by Ruppert Haydan. Known for his love for painting ships at sea, this piece is one of a kind. It is tall, and framed in a giltwood frame, with linen...
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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Mid 19th Century Oil on Board Romantic Painting of Lady & Guard
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Mid 19th Century Oil On Board Romantic Painting of a Lady & Guard. Giltwood Empire style frame. By Henri Baron (1816-1885) Beautiful Painting purchased in France. Age appropriate we...
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Mid-19th Century French Romantic Antique Unknown Paintings

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Giltwood, Paint

Modernist Oil Titled "Windows" Signed Palester, Circa 1960s
By Stuart Davis
Located in Peabody, MA
Modernist oil in the jazz era manner of Stuart Davis entitled “Window” and signed Palester, circa 1960s
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

Materials

Paint

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