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Creator: Unknown
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...
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Late 20th Century American Expressionist Unknown Paintings

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Enamel

Chinese Ancestor Painting
Located in Savannah, GA
A Chinese ancestor painting on silk in faux bamboo frame, 20th century. 17 ¼ by 30 inches
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20th Century Chinese Other Unknown Paintings

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Silk, Wood

Modernist Beat Generation Urban Portrait, circa 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
A 1950s beat generation urban portrait of a man in a fedora, resembling the author William S. Burroughs. An audacious palette depicting the neon soaked...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Paint

19th Century French Sea Scape Painting
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century French Sea Scape Painting Beautiful painting purchased in France Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with any questi...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Unknown Paintings

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Giltwood, Paint

1940s Swedish oil on panel by Gunnar Jonn (1904-1963)
Located in London, GB
striking oil painting from the 40s of a forest scene in strong impasto strokes and bold colour tones. Simply framed of the period by well known Swedish artist Gunnar John, who studi...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Paint

19th Century Oil on Canvas Painting of Woman with Chickens in Landscape
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th century oil on canvas painting of woman with chickens in landscape. Measures: 20.5" H, 27" W, 2.5" D.
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19th Century Unknown Antique Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

18th Century French Oil Painting of Nobleman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century French Oil Painting of a Nobleman. Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate piece, see detailed photos or message us with details. Excellent condition.
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Unknown Paintings

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Giltwood, Paint

African Tingatinga school, oil painting of leopard and birds, 1970s
Located in Påarp, SE
A Tingatinga painting by unknown artist from the 1970s. Signed R.N Millanzi. It is painted on masonite and has a thin black frame. Naive motif in bold colours with leopard, birds a...
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1970s Tanzanian Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Masonite, Paint

Antique California Portrait Oil Painting of Reading Girl by Wanda Neumann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Wanda S. Neumann Manufacturer: Wanda S. Neumann Materials: Oil On Canvas, Wood Frame Style: California Realism
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1920s American Other Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Wood

Beautiful 17th Century Italian School " Virgin of Sorrows "
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful 17th century Italian school " Virgin of Sorrows " Oil on canvas Measures : 50.5 x 42.5 cm very good condition
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Mid-17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Unknown Paintings

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Paint

Large Scale Abstract Mixed Media Painting Signed Stone, Circa 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
Large scale (four foot by five foot) abstract mixed media work on canvas, paint and paper, ca. 1970s, signed Stone.
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Paint, Paper

Antique Portrait Oil Painting of Old Lady
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Oil On Canvas, Wood Frame Style: Portrait
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1920s American Other Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Canvas

Our Lady of Valvanera, Oil on Copper. Spain, 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Our Lady of Valvanera, oil on copper. Spain, 17th century. Height: 20 cm - Width: 14.4 cm. Certificate of Govaert, 1986. Our Lady of Valvanera The Virgin of Valvanera is a Marian devotion from the Sierra de la Demanda, in La Rioja (Spain), a community of which she is the patron saint and one of the patron saints of the autonomous communities of Spain. The current image is a carving considered to be early Romanesque, from the end of the 11th century AD or beginning of the 12th century AD. The Catholic Church commemorates the feast of the devotion on September 8. The appearance of the image is recounted in the Historia Latina, written in 1419 by Rodrigo de...
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17th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Unknown Paintings

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Paint

Painting on Canvas of a French Officer, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Painting on canvas of a French officer, Napoleon III period Very nice oil on canvas of the 19th century, Napoleon III period, Military Officer. Dimensions: Painting: H: 41cm...
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19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Unknown Paintings

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Canvas

Oil Painting on Panel, Signed " Linda Le Kinff ", Danseuse De L'est
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Oil Painting on Panel, signed " Linda Le Kinff " , Danseuse de l'Est" Painting with the title "Danseuse de l'Est", Beautiful Oil on panel, well framed, by Linda Le Kinff, 20th ce...
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20th Century French Modern Unknown Paintings

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Wood

Y. Gianni, Italian the Gulf of Naples, 19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Y. Gianni (Italian) The Gulf of Naples, 19th Century. A beautiful signed "Y. Gianni" gouche on paper, framed and matted with description & name on matti...
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Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Unknown Paintings

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Paper

Antique French Oil Portrait Painting on Wood of Catholic Pope Paul VI France
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Antique portrait painting of Pope Paul VI on wood. This beautiful piece depicts a small portrait of Pope Paul VI. This painting is one wood and unframed. Pop...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Unknown Paintings

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Wood, Paint

Set of Four Blood Drawings by Giulio Falzoni in Pastel and Watercolor from 60s
Located in Milano, MI
Set of 4 sanguine drawings made by Giulio Falzoni in pastel and watercolor in the 1960s Ø cm 29 h cm 33 Giulio Falzoni was born in 1900 and died in 1979 Milan. He was an Italian pa...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Paper

Martin Jonas "Peasant Primitive" Painting D. 1962
Located in Peabody, MA
An early Slavic folk school oil by the artist and farmer Martin Jonas (1924-1996), who is considered one of the founders of the world famous naive “peasan...
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1960s Serbian Folk Art Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Paint

Italian School "Apostle" 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian School "Apostle" 17th Century Oil on oak wood Carved and gilded wooden frame. Small defects. Dim.: 44 x 58 cm good conditions
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Unknown Paintings

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Paint

Large 19th Century French Oil/Canvas Titled ‘Byblis’ by Pierre Poujol
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large 19th century French oil/canvas titled ‘Byblis’, by Pierre Poujol. In Greek mythology Byblis or Bublis was the daughter of Miletus. Her mother was Eidothea, she was acknowledged...
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19th Century French Romantic Antique Unknown Paintings

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Canvas

Terence La Noue Large Post Modern Painting Titled "Havasu IV", D. 1982
Located in Peabody, MA
Large scale painting by noted artist Terence La Noue, dated 1982. La Noue often titled his paintings after places he had visited. This piece, "Havasu IV", no doubt refers to the Lake...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Jay Arnold - Long Island Sound
Located in Savannah, GA
Jay Arnold (American, b.1890) A watercolor painting of sailing yachts in Long Island Sound, circa 1920s. sight: 24 ¾ by 15 ¼ inches frame: 32 by 22 ½ inch...
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1920s American Other Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Glass, Acrylic, Wood, Paper

Dutch School, 19th Century an Autumn Landscape
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Dutch School, 19th Century An Autumn Landscape oil on panel signed lower left: Thos. Fenton unframed: 21 x 25 cm.; 8 x 9.5 in. framed: 31 x 25 cm.; 12 x 14 in.  
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20th Century Unknown Paintings

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Canvas

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...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings

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Other

Painting in Colors in the Style of Fernand Leger Painted on Canvas, circa 1970
By Fernand Léger
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Painting in the style of Fernand Leger, circa 1970. Painted on canvas. In original condition, with some visible signs of previous use and age, preserving a beautiful patina. ...
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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Canvas

Oil on Canvas Floral Rose Painting Green Background Orange Roses Giltwood Frame
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful floral painting depicting amber roses and verdigris background. Canvas stretched on a giltwood hand-carved frame. Back affixed with a hanging wire. Perfect for a gallery wa...
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20th Century American American Classical Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Abstract Painting By San Antonio Artist Carole Myers, "Indian Summer", Ca. 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
An abstract canvas entitled “Indian Summer” by the well regarded San Antonio, TX artist, Carole Myers, ca. 1970s.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Paint

Abstract Acrylic on Canvas, Signed Marvin Edson, USA c 1970s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Dynamic abstract with heavy impasto. Great use of color. In original metal frame. Art is in very fine condition, frame is in good condition with almost no scratching or wear. Signed...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Paint

IMPORTANT TRIPTIC FLORENTINE SCHOOL (Italy) 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPORTANT TRIPTIC FLORENTINE SCHOOL (Italy) 16th Century Oil on wood, representing the Eternal Father, Our Lady with Baby Jesus, Saint Bernadino of Siena, San León, Saint Stephen an...
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16th Century Italian Gothic Antique Unknown Paintings

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Paint

Large Modernist Portrait
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Raleigh, NC
Massive modernist portrait art work in fantastic frame. The center of the painting depicts a figure in mostly gray with a white accent. The background features cool tones of varying ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Unknown Paintings

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Wood, Paint

Ducks Oil on Canvas 1940s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ducks, Oil on Canvas, 1940s. Beautiful fresh and airy work, with ducks in flight and a pond. The ducks seen mid-movement are very well painted with the right proportions and wonderf...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Modernist Landscape Signed M. Steinberg of the Masada Region, Israel, D.1977
Located in Peabody, MA
Modernist landscape painting depicting the mountainous region where the ancient fortress of Masada once stood in southern Israel. Dated 1977, and signed in Hebrew, M. Steinberg, making it most likely by the Ukrainian artist Michael Steinberg...
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1970s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Paint

Surrealist Mediterranean Beach Scene Painting, circa 1983
Located in New York, NY
Surrealist Mediterranean beach scene painting of girl facing sea, two empty modernist beach chairs, and graphic umbrella. Signed, Veronica, 1983.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Unknown Paintings

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Canvas

Oil Painting on Panel, Signed "Linda Le Kinff", Mathilde Et Les Echec
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Oil Painting on Panel, signed "Linda Le Kinff", Mathilde et les Echecs" Painting with the title "Mathilde et les Echecs", Beautiful Oil on panel, well framed, by Linda Le Kinff, ...
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20th Century French Modern Unknown Paintings

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Wood

Hand Painted Elephant in Gold Regalia on Paper, India
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful hand painted portrait of an elephant in full Indian wedding regalia. The animal is shown mid-stride and is covered in a green, red, and gold cloth. A blue and gold styliz...
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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Unknown Paintings

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Gold

Early XXth Century Framed Antique Publicity for 'Cafes Tupinamba', circa 1930.
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Framed handapinted antique publicity from 'Cafes Tupinamba' Monkey with antique wood frame. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1930. In original condition with minor wear consistent ...
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1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Outsider Portrait Painting of a Man in Green on Canvas 16" x 20"
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall portrait painting of a gray-haired man on canvas. This piece is by an unknown outsider artist. It features an older gentleman with clipped gray and brown hair and a tan suit j...
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20th Century American Folk Art Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Large 19th Century French Oil on Canvas Nude by Leon Erpikum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large 19th century French oil on canvas nude by Leon Erpikum, in a heavy carved gilt wood frame. Signed on bottom left L. Erpikum & dated 1889 on bottom right, finely painted of a nude with long red...
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19th Century French Romantic Antique Unknown Paintings

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Canvas

Late 20th Century Gustavo Olguín De Codices Mixed Media Mexico City
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Gustavo Olguín Mexican Artist Art piece titled: DE CODICES Mixed Media with Volcanic Ash and Oil 39.5 X 31.5 x .75 D Original unrestored preowned vintage condition. See all images. L...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Unknown Paintings

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Ash, Paint

Abstract Modernist Painting Marked "Shozo No. 2" Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Modernist abstract painting on canvas circa 1960s. Notated on stretcher: “Shozo No. 2”.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Paint

Nico Jungmann Art Nouveau Style Painting of Dutch Boats circa Early 20th Century
Located in Peabody, MA
An early 20th century oil of Dutch pink boats and canal houses by the well listed Anglo-Dutch artist Nico Jungmann (1872-1935) This painting bears mannerisms of the Nieuwe Kunst styl...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Unknown Paintings

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Paint

Late 19th Century European Old Master Style Landscape Oil on Board Painting
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 19th Century European Old Master Style Landscape Oil on board painting Measures: 18" H, 15" W, 2" D.
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Late 19th Century European Antique Unknown Paintings

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Paint

Green Art Deco Style Portrait Painting of a Woman in a Hat
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An original portrait painting by the late Oklahoma artist Clair Seglem. This tall portrait depicts a woman on a bright green background. She wears an Art Deco style outfit in black. ...
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20th Century American Art Nouveau Unknown Paintings

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Paint, Paper

E.B. von Dülmen Krumpelmann, Children Playing in a River in Drenthe, Netherlands
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NL
Erasmus Bernhard van Dulmen Krumpelman (1897–1987) was a Dutch painter known for his impressionistic and later more expressive style. Born in Bad Kreuznach, Germany, he moved with his family to Amsterdam shortly after his birth. He initially attended the Barlaeus Gymnasium and then studied at the Hendrik de Keyserschool, though he was expelled due to absenteeism. He later completed his state exam in drawing at the Rijksnormaalschool in 1914. Van Dulmen's early career was influenced by political cartoonist Johan Braakensiek, and he gained exposure to artists like George Breitner...
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1980s Dutch Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Acrylic

Modernist Urban Motif from 1956 of Copenhagen by Svend Aage Tauscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Svend Aage Tauscher (1911-1984), Danish artist. Oil on board. Modernist urban motif of Copenhagen. Dated 1956. The canvas measures: 100 x 85 cm. Signed SAAT 56 In very good condit...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Canvas

Stripe Folk Art Tiger Painting in Blue and Black on Wood
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A gorgeous painting of a tiger in blue and black. This piece features the outline of a tiger in black, on blue and white stripe background. This piece is painting on wood and is read...
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2010s American Folk Art Unknown Paintings

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Wood, Paint

Mid 20th Century Modern Ranch Landscape Watercolor Ink on Paper signed Sanchez
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Mid 20th Century Modern Ranch Landscape watercolor black ink on paper signed Sanchez. Dimensions: Mat 12 x 10, Art 9.5 x 7.25 ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Paper

Painting "Rural landscape", Denmark, early XX century
Located in Chorzów, PL
Painting "Rural landscape". Origin : Denmark, early XX century Paintor : unknown Dimensions: Frame: height 71 cm / width 81 cm Image: height 55 cm / width 64 cm
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1930s Scandinavian Other Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Canvas

Domestic Issues by Maxine Snider, 1990s
Located in Chicago, IL
A large scale abstract mixed media painting on canvas by Chicago artist Maxine Snider, 1990s. Signed en verso. Maxine Snider is a Chicago artist and d...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Unknown Paintings

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Paint, Paper, Canvas

18th Century French Greco Roman Mythological Painting
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century French Greco Roman Mythological Painting Beautiful & Large piece purchased in France. This scene was taken from the Metamorphosis of Ovid. Inner Frame Dimensions: Hei...
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18th Century French Greco Roman Antique Unknown Paintings

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Wood, Paint

Anne Taylor Nash - Portrait of a Gentleman
Located in Savannah, GA
Anne Taylor Nash (American, 1884-1968) Portrait of a gentleman, circa 1960 oil on canvas canvas: 24 by 30 inches frame: 26 by 32 inches
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Unknown Paintings

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Paint

Clair Seglem Original Portrait Painting of a Cowboy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This lovely portrait painting depicts a cowboy sitting upon a stool. He wears blue jeans, black cowboy boots, a brown vest, a western cowboy hat, and a red vest. With fabulous texture and moody colors, the artist captures the portrait of the quintessential Oklahoma cowboy. This work of art is unframed and ready for framing. We are happy to coordinate framing for you for an additional cost. This piece is by the late Oklahoma artist and retired Air Force man Clair Seglem...
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20th Century American Country Unknown Paintings

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Paint, Paper

Modernist Stain Painting Signed Gladys Benoit, Ca. 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
A motion filled stain painting signed Gladys Benoit, ca. 1970s.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Paint

1930s Oil on canvas ‘nude model in studio’ by Eva Levenius (1899-1946)
Located in London, GB
1930s striking oil painting on canvas painted in muted tones of a recling female nude in an artists studio setting lying on a chaise. simply framed of the period and signed by Finnis...
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1930s Finnish Art Deco Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Canvas

Antique Dog Painting by William Stern, Dated 1921, Shepherd Dog with Puppies
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique painting depicting a Malinois (Belgian Sheppard dog) with her puppies. The painting is very atmospheric, with beautiful l...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Signed Greg Miller Mixed Media Monumental Painting Titled Eden Roc
Located in North Miami, FL
This very colorful signed and dated mixed media large scale painting by Greg Miller is titled "Eden Roc" from 2006. This is one of his large over-scale paintings that is 72" X 72". T...
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Early 2000s American Modern Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Plastic, Wood, Paint

1952 Swedish oil on board by Hans Larsson (1910-1973) of Tea pot & herring
Located in London, GB
Charming and quirky still life oil painting on panel of a tea pot and smoked herring. Dated 1952 and painted by Larsson a swedish painter who was well known in Denmark for his still ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Paint

Large Mid-Century Gold Leaf Painting with Gold Leaf Custom Frame
Located in Miami, FL
Large and remarkable painting with watercolor, charcoal, pastel crayon and gold leaf techniques. The custom hand made frame is gilt wood with lacquer. The piece is in very good condi...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Unknown Paintings

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Giltwood

Announcement Italian School Oil on Canvas, of the 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Announcement Italian School Oil on canvas, of the 17th century Dimension: 75 x 62 cm. Good conditions.
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17th Century French Baroque Antique Unknown Paintings

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Paint

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