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Creator: Unknown
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...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings

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Other

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 ...
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20th Century American Bohemian Unknown Paintings

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Paint, Paper

Mid 20th Century Modern Ranch Landscape Watercolor Ink on Paper signed Sanchez
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mid 20th Century Modern Ranch Landscape watercolor black ink on paper signed Sanchez Mat 12 x 10 art 9.5 x 7.25 Preowned original art vintage condition ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Paper

Vintage Wall Decoration Made in the 60s
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage wall decoration made in the 60s This is a vintage painting drawn with Jan and I can't read the rest very well. It is made on li...
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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Linen, Paint

Original James H. Boyd Mid-Century Modern Abstract Acrylic Painting on Board
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This original acrylic painting on artist board was done by well known Canadian artist James Henderson Boyd in 1965 in the period Mid-Century Modern style. This abstract painting is d...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

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

Late 19th Century French Oil Painting of "Passage to Ruins"
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Late 19th Century French Oil Painting of "Passage to Ruins" Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
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Late 19th Century French Barbizon School Antique Unknown Paintings

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Giltwood, Paint

Signed Framed Vincent Abstract Painting Oil on Canvas Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Monumental Mid-Century Modern abstract painting in black, red and white. Op Art signed by artist at the right bottom corner. The painting has a wooden frame but shows signs of wear t...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Original Clair Seglem Pink Portrait Painting of a Woman in Suit
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
One of our most favorite finds to date, this striking portrait painting will make a lively accent to any art collector. Painted on board, the subject of the painting sits confidently in a chair. She wears a gray suit and hat, and has long blonde hair. The entire piece is on a bright pink background. (Is it just us, or does this piece remind you of the blonde version of Carmen Sandiego...
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20th Century American Bohemian Unknown Paintings

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Masonite, 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

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

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

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

Framed Original Watercolor Nautical Scene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century framed mixed media watercolor scene depicting sail boats against a city, possibly Venice, Italy. Appears to be mixed media including not limited to pastels, watercolor ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Unknown Paintings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

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

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

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

Portrait of a Mardi Gras Zulu Chief, Signed Bix, Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
A strikingly flamboyant portrait of a Zulu Chief, from a Mardi Gras New Orleans parade, signed "Bix", ca. 1960s.
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1960s American Folk Art Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Mid Century Abstract Modern Painting by F. Brown
Located in Ross, CA
Mid century abstract oil painting signed by F. Brown. Simple but beautiful in shades of gray, cream, purple and browns. Unframed panting measures 8 x 10
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Paint

Painting "In the forest" oil oncanvas, 1930s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Painting "In the forest" Dimensions with frame: 35 x 25 cm Dimensions without frame: 27 x 17 cm.
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1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Canvas

The painting "Ships on the high seas", mid XX cenury
Located in Chorzów, PL
The painting "Ships on the high seas". Origin : Denmark, mid XX century - 1957 Paintor : signed Dimensions: Frame: height 79 cm / width 108 cm Image: height 66 cm / width 95 cm
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1950s Scandinavian Other Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Canvas

17th Century English School Portrait of " Elizabeth Kinnersley "
Located in Madrid, ES
17th Century English School Portrait of Elizabeth Kinnersley Oil on canvas, 114.5x93cm; work without frame good conditions
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17th Century English Baroque Antique Unknown Paintings

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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

Juliet by James Mattinson, 20x28, 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 Mid-Century Modern Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

The painting "Sailing ship". F. Nyborg, Denmark, early XX century
Located in Chorzów, PL
Painting of sailing ship Origin : Denmark, early XX century Paintor : signed F. Nyborg Dimensions: Frame: height 54 cm / width 74 cm Image...
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1930s Scandinavian Other Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Canvas

Roses in Blue Vase on Table, Signed Painting
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Gorgeous bouquet of roses in a blue vase on the table - Old painting signed by Leon Tombu - Léon Tombu born in 1866 in Andenne and died in 1958 in...
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Early 20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Unknown Paintings

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Fruitwood

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

C1830 Pair of 19th Century French Over-Doors
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
C1830 Pair of 19th Century French Over-Doors Beautiful Condition - purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Unknown Paintings

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Wood, Paint

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...
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Vibrant Oil On Canvas Titled "Moment Of Prayer" Signed Talarico
Located in Chicago, IL
Vibrantly colored oil painting on canvas depicting a Persian in prayer. Jewel tone colors of turquoise, amethyst and aqua marine with earth tone golds reds and browns. Gilt and carv...
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1970s American Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Wood, Canvas

Late 19th Century French Portrait Actress Madam George
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Late 19th Century French Portrait Actress Madam George. Excellent Condition, Beautiful painting purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with an...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Unknown Paintings

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Paint

"Madonna With Sleeping Child, Follower Of Giovan Battista Salvi Il Sassoferrato
Located in Madrid, ES
"Madonna With Sleeping Child, Follower Of Giovan Battista Salvi Il Sassoferrato (1609 - 1685)" Madonna with Sleeping Child Follower of Giovan Battista Salvi known as 'il Sassoferrato...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Unknown Paintings

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Paint

AURELIANO MILANI attrib (Bologna 1675-Rome 1749) "The Repentance of Saint Peter"
Located in Madrid, ES
AURELIANO MILANI (attributed) (Bologna, 1675 - Rome, 1749) "The Repentance of Saint Peter" Oil on canvas, 75x58.5 cm without frame 85cm x 68.5cm with frame Aureliano Milani (Bologna,...
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Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Unknown Paintings

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Paint

European Painting with Mountain Landscape
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/5151 - Old painting with mountain landscape, signed Hugo Pfahlmer, descendant of a noble family of painters. German school. With its original frame: a...
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Early 20th Century German Beaux Arts Unknown Paintings

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Canvas

1950's French Modernist/ Cubist Signed Painting, Three Men Smoking Illustration
Located in Cirencester, GB
French Landscape by Bernard Labbe French mid 20th century signed original watercolour/gouache painting on paper, unframed size: 8.25 x 11.75 inches condition: very good and ready...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Other

Louis Joseph Toussaint Rossignon, Oil on Canevas, the Day of the D
Located in BARSAC, FR
Louis Joseph Toussaint Rossignon (1780-1871) . Oil on canvas depicting a historical scene in the history of France, the day of the dupes, where King Louis XIII, against all odds, renews his confidence in Cardinal Richelieu, to the dismay of the mother of the king, Marie de Medici. Signed lower right Rossignon and dated 1847. Handwritten inscription on the back on the frame: Richelieu - Versailles - jour des dupes by Rossignon 1847. The painter Louis Joseph Toussaint Rossignon, specialist in historical scenes, was much appreciated by King Philippe...
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19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Unknown Paintings

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Paint

Bernard Pothast Antique Original Oil Painting on Canvas of a Mother & Children
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique framed oil painting was done by Bernard Pothast of the Netherlands in approximately 1920 in his realistic style. The painting is done on canvas and depicts an interior scene of a Dutch mother in period dress with her children. The painting is framed in its original gesso frame with a small brass name plate...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Unknown Paintings

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Gesso, Canvas, Wood

Still Life Oil Painting by Listed Artists Almicar Salomon Zorrilla
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful 1978 oil still life painting by renowned Peruvian painter Almicar Salomon Zorrilla. The painting is as found, so it shows minor wear consist...
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1970s Peruvian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Asian Wood Panel Paintings Diptych Brass Hardware Flora and Fauna Scene Chinese
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Vintage Han Palace Art Co. scroll framed oil painting wood diptych carved panels. The original tag on back. This is a vintage piece from the 1950s or 1960s....
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Late 20th Century Taiwanese Chinoiserie Unknown Paintings

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Wood, Paint, Paper

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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Unknown Paintings

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Lead

Robert Charon Large Contemporary Abstract Original “Orbs” Painting
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Robert Charon is a listed artist known for his modern abstracts. His series “Orbs” was extremely popular and a few images were produced in prints sold wo...
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2010s American Modern Unknown Paintings

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Other

17th Century Italian School "ECCE AGNUS DEI"
Located in Madrid, ES
17th century Italian School "ECCE AGNUS DEI" oil on canvas Dec. 70 x 90 cm good condition.
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Unknown Paintings

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Paint

Our Lady with the Child Jesus 18th Century Italian School
Located in Madrid, ES
Our Lady with the Child Jesus 18th century Italian school according to model by Reni Guido. Oil on canvas DIM.: 45 x 37 cm good conditions.
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Unknown Paintings

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Paint

Vintage Landscape Painting of Sligachan Bridge, Scotland – Signed D.S. Duncan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Designer: D. S. Duncan Manufacturer: D. S. Duncan Materials: Oil on Canvas, Original Wood Frame Style: Realist This vintage oil painting by D...
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1970s Scottish Other Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Wood

19th Century Oil on Canvas English Painting Depicting Lady in Garden
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th century oil on canvas painting depicting lady in garden in gold gilt frame. The woman is among tall trees watering flowers. British School, Engla...
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19th Century English Antique Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Early 19th Century Oil Portrait of a Bespectacled New England Gentleman
Located in Peabody, MA
An early 19th century oil on cradled panel of a finely featured gentleman who once partnered an insurance firm in Hartford, CT. It is fairly rare to come across such a youthful male ...
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Early 19th Century North American American Classical Antique Unknown Paintings

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Paint

Manuel Valencia, (American, 1856-1935) Couple by a Lake, signed M Valencia
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Manuel Valencia, (American, 1856-1935) Couple by a Lake, signed M Valencia, l.r., oil on canvas 29 by 50 in., overall in a giltwood frame 36 by 55.5 in. Provenance: Property from th...
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20th Century Unknown Paintings

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Canvas

Pink Double Portrait Painting of a Girl and Woman
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An original portrait painting by artist Clair Seglem. This piece is interesting in that it features two subjects, one on top and one on bottom. The subject in the first painting on t...
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20th Century American Bohemian Unknown Paintings

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Paint, Paper

Painting; E C. (?) Bellincioni, (Italian School, 19th Century)
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Painting; E C. (?) Bellincioni, (Italian School, 19th Century) Five Classical Maidens in a Garden, signed EC Bellincioni, l.r., oil on canvas 26 by 37 in., overall in a gilt plaster...
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19th Century Antique Unknown Paintings

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Canvas

Clair Seglem Original Portrait Painting of a Nude Woman in Purple
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Original portrait painting of a nude woman in robe. This lovely piece of art is tall and captures a woman in an open purple gown. She has messy blonde hair that reaches her shoulders...
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20th Century American Bohemian Unknown Paintings

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Paint

"Soldiers Looting a Village" 17th Century Oil on Panel Dutch School
Located in Madrid, ES
Soldiers looting a village XVII century oil on panel Oil on panel: 75 x 110 cm Signed and dated 1650 lower left Sold at Christie's Amsterdam, 11/18/93 For 130,000 DG = 60,827 € - joint purchase invoice for the year 93 About painter dutch painter Utrecht 1586 - 1666 Utrecht Painter of genre scenes, generally of peasants, views and landscapes of villages and towns (including some winter landscapes) and some religious and allegorical subjects (mainly at the beginning of his career). We do not know under whom our painter studied. Seeing the Flemish character of his work, some scholars believe that he could have studied in Flanders, in Antwerp. Droochsloot was a versatile and productive painter. The central museum in his hometown of Utrecht holds 15 of his paintings, showing the diversity of his work, many other museums exhibit his works Our painting represents a scene that took place during the Eighty Years' War. This Dutch War of Independence from Spain was a long, slow war that lasted from 1568 to 1648. The war began with a Protestant uprising in Flanders and Holland against the Spanish...
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17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Unknown Paintings

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Paint

Maurice Mazeilie, French Impressionist Watercolour, Sunbathing Woman
Located in Cirencester, GB
"Watercolour Beach Scene" by Maurice Mazeilie (French) Watercolour painting on paper, unframed Stamped verso Painting: 4.5 x 6.75 inches A delightful original oil painting b...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Unknown Paintings

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Other

19th Century Spanish Sporting Painting by E.Gioquinto, 1892
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century Spanish sporting painting by E.Gioquinto, 1892, a finely painted gem of a hunter on a lake Measures: Oil on board 11.5" x 8.5" Giltwood frame 14" x 10".
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1890s Spanish Sporting Art Antique Unknown Paintings

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Wood, Giltwood

Blue and White Stripe Zebra Painting on Wood
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A gorgeous painting of a zebra in blue and black. This piece features the outline of a zebra in black, painted on a blue and white striped background. This piece is painted on wood a...
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2010s American Folk Art Unknown Paintings

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Wire

Mid Century Recycled Artwork by André Pailler France 1970
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid Century recycled artwork by Andre Pailler. France ca. 1970. Mixed media, black and blue grey paint. Recycled items, plexiglass, wood.  
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Wood

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

Canvas "Light During a Storm"
Located in Chorzów, PL
Measures: Image Frame 53 cm height, 66 cm width Image height 45 cm, width 57 cm.
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1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings

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Canvas, Wood

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

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Questions About Unknown Paintings
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