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Paintings For Sale
Style: Folk Art
Style: Romantic
Rare Late 19th Century Oil Well Derrick Painting
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Presenting a captivating and historically significant folk art painting from the late 19th century: an oil rig scene believed to date circa 1892. This remarkable artwork, executed in oil on board, offers a rare glimpse into the early depictions of the burgeoning oil industry...
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1890s American Folk Art Antique Paintings

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Wood

Naive Ethiopian Painting, Greatest Scenes of Religion, Society and History 1970s
Located in Budapest, HU
Naive Ethiopian painting, The Greatest Scenes of Religion, Society and History. Oil on Canvas Measures: 100 x 190 cm s.b.r. with Ge'ez language ...
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1970s Ethiopian Folk Art Vintage Paintings

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Canvas

French Antique Painting of Playing Cats Oil Paint on Wooden Panel
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Cute painting of playing cats. The painting dates from circa 1910-1920, presumably French. The painting is signed at the bottom right, but the signature ...
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1910s French Romantic Vintage Paintings

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Wood

Pair of Antique French Framed Floral Oil Paintings
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of antique French framed floral oil paintings. Well executed pair of antique French floral oil paintings on wood in giltwood frames, ci...
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Early 20th Century French Romantic Paintings

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Wood

Louis Theophile Hingre Self Portrait
Located in New York, US
Our self-portrait by Louis Theophile Hingre (1832-1911) is signed and dated 1891. Stretcher measures 25.5 by 32 inches. Frame measures 33 by 39.5 inches. Hingre was an accomplishe...
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Late 19th Century French Romantic Antique Paintings

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Canvas

Oil Painting on Canvas of Haitian Village by Edouard Tran
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enchanting oil painting on canvas depicting a serene Haitian village with trees, flowers, birds, and playful figures executed in a naive folk style. Sign...
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Mid-20th Century Haitian Folk Art Paintings

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Paint

Maxwell Mays Folk Art Oil on Canvas, Cascade Springs Colorado, 1983
By Maxwell Mays
Located in Morristown, NJ
Maxwell Mays (1918-2009) Painter and Illustrator. Signed and dated 1983, this large scale framed oil on canvas is a charming and detailed depiction of life in Cascade Springs, Colorado on a snowy day. Maxwell Mays was born in Rhode Island in 1918, and focused his art on celebrating the landscapes of his home state. Known for their birds-eye perspectives and nostalgic style, Mays' prints have appeared multiple times on the cover of Yankee Magazine. His paintings hang in many establishments, including the University of Rhode Island, and are particular favorites of Rhode Island residents. Mays' artwork often depicts scenes from throughout Rhode Island and the surrounding areas of New England but he did produce works depicting communities from across America . Featuring town squares, farm lands, and harbors, Maxwell Mays' prints celebrate the Americana found in small towns. A graduate of RISD, he began painting seriously while serving in the US Air Force in Brazil during WWII. His first one-man commercial show was at the Ferargil Gallery in New York in 1948. In the ensuing years he became notable for a number of highly successful art shows and magazine covers, and was a highly sought-after speaker and storyteller. As a successful businessman, he was Treasurer of Mays Manufacturing Company, a family business until its sale in the mid-1980s. He was Past President and Director Emeritus of the Providence Art...
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1980s American Folk Art Vintage Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Reverse Glass Painting of Saint George and the Dragon
Located in Stamford, CT
Verre églomisé, or reverse glass painting with gilding of Saint George and the Dragon. St George shown riding his steed, slaying the dragon...
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Early 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Paintings

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Glass

Work Horse Oil Painting by Wouterus Verschuur I
Located in New York, NY
This is our exceptional oil painting on mahogany panel of a work horse in barn by the Dutch master, Wouterus Verschuur I (1812-1874). Panel measures 9 by 13...
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Romantic Antique Paintings

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Wood

Early 20th Century Southern American Folk Art Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
A captivating and intriguing early 20th century Southern American folk art panel, found in Mississippi, depicting a figure with what appears to be African tribal headgear, and wearing a white collared shirt with black suit jacket. The line work and attention to detail is extraordinary and mysterious, with the artist choosing to incorporate a natural knot in the board to form the mouth of the figure, and the left half of the drawing showing shading, but seemingly left unfinished. The frame is not terribly old, and is constructed from splatter-painted boards...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Paintings

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Watercolor Seascape with Shipwreck
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique seascape with shipwreck on a rocky shore, mid-19th century, a watercolor on paper seascape with a shipwrecked brig on the rocks, with another squall rolling in on horizon, un...
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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Paintings

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Paper

JOHN R. WATTS, Folk Art Watercolor & Gouache Landscape Painting, U.S., C.1889
Located in Chatham, ON
JOHN R. WATTS (Unknown/Unidentified Artist) - Folk art watercolor and gouache landscape painting on paper - graphite highlights and shading - unframed - signed and dated lower right ...
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Paintings

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Paint, Paper

Seascape with Ship Racing a Barkentine, by C.A.S. Orne, 1920
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Seascape with square-rigged ship racing a Barkentine, by C.A.S. Orne, 1920, a watercolor on paper stormy seascape with two square-riggers running before the wind, with choppy...
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1920s American Folk Art Vintage Paintings

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Paper

Naive Ethiopian Painting Circle of Life 'Scene of the Year', 1970s
Located in Budapest, HU
The upper two lines show Months of Year form September to February and March to August, below the scenes of life. with Ge'ez language inscriptions.
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1970s Ethiopian Folk Art Vintage Paintings

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Canvas

Oil Painting on Canvas, Landscape, Mountain Lake, by Adolf Kaufmann 19th
By Adolf Kaufmann
Located in Monza, IT
Oil painting on canvas, Landscape, mountain lake, made and signed by Adolf Kaufmann, 19th century Bright painting made with skill, signed by Adolf Kaufmann (Austria 1848 - 1916), depicts a lake landscape surrounded by mountains. Adolf Kaufmann (15 May 1848, in Troppau – 25 November 1916, in Vienna) was an Austrian landscape and marine artist. He was initially self-taught, but completed his studies with the animal painter, Émile van Marcke...
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Early 1900s Austrian Romantic Antique Paintings

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Canvas

Naive Ethiopian Genre Painting, 1970s
Located in Budapest, HU
Naive Ethiopian Genre painting, 1970s oil on canvas with Ge'ez language inscriptions.
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1970s Ethiopian Folk Art Vintage Paintings

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Canvas

Vintage Folk Art Cabin in Winter Snow Landscape Long Format Painting
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique circa 1915 oil on wood board folk art winter forest cabin scene painting, wood is from an old tobacco crate. Unsigned. Unframed, edge wear.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Paintings

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Wood, Paint

“An Alpine Village” Antique Landscape Painting by Joseph Heinrich Marr, German
By Joseph Heinrick Ludwig Marr
Located in Shippensburg, PA
"AN ALPINE VILLAGE" JOSEPH HEINRICH LUDWIG MARR (GERMAN, 1807-1871) Oil on panel, signed lower left "H. Marr" Item # 012PXI11A A scene full of life and romance, a picture of toil among friends and neighbors, this exquisite painting of Alpine life by Joseph Heinrich Ludwig Marr captures the very essence of Romanticism. An idyllic glimpse at the past capturing a space shared by man and beast alike, the work sought to capture a nostalgia for a time of simplicity and Community for city-dwelling patrons and clients. Some women of the village gather around the well at the center of the town to clean and dry baskets...
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19th Century German Romantic Antique Paintings

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Giltwood, Paint

19th Century Painting, View of a North Italian Village by a Lake
Located in Belmont, MA
Very decorative painting of an unknown artist. "View of a North Italian Village by a Lake," oil on canvas. Measurements without frame: 11.5 x 19 inches.
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Early 1900s Italian Romantic Antique Paintings

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Canvas

Early 20th Century Flower Painting by Pol C. Parmentier, 1927
By Pol C. Parmentier
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful painting, a flower still life with vibrant colors by the Belgian painter Pol C. Parmentier. Oil on canvas, the painting is framed in a wooden gilt frame, original from the ...
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1920s Belgian Romantic Vintage Paintings

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Paint

Impressionist Water Lilies Painting on Panel, Unsigned, Unframed, Mid-20th C
Located in Chatham, ON
Impressionist style Water Lilies oil painting on un-primed pressed paper panel - gloss varnish - unsigned - unframed - mid-20th century. G...
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20th Century Unknown Romantic Paintings

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Paint

Unique Two-Headed Horse Abstract Expressionist Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immerse yourself in the extraordinary allure of our unique Expressionist painting on canvas, capturing a one-of-a-kind scene. This abstract artwork presents a captivating horse-like ...
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Early 2000s American Folk Art Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood, Paint, Canvas

Landscape Painting by Irene Cafieri
Located in Pasadena, TX
Irene Cafieri Contemporary Oil on Canvas 1970s Measures: 36″ X 24″ Lovely landscape by contemporary artist.
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Mid-20th Century European Romantic Paintings

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Acrylic

KPM Berlin Porcelain Plaque 'L'Escarpolette' After Joseph Coomans, circa 1910
Located in Vienna, AT
Porcelain painting: Representation of Greek-antique architecture with playing nymphs and putti, partly on a swing, watched by a young woman who leans her elbows on a parapet and puts her head in her hands, on the right a tree and banana plants. Exquisite porcelain painting in a gilded wooden frame, after the painting 'L'escarpolette' by the Belgian painter Pierre Olivier Joseph Coomans...
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Early 1900s German Romantic Antique Paintings

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Porcelain

Minton, A. D. Holland, Hand Painted China Cabinet Plate, U.K, circa 1950's
Located in Chatham, ON
MINTON - Arthur Dale Holland (Artist/Painter, 1896-1979) - Fine and rare vintage bone china cabinet plate - hand painted - featuring a display of fr...
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Mid-20th Century British Romantic Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Antique French Portrait Miniature Painting Napoleon II 18k Gold Silver Diamonds
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique French portrait miniature painting of Napoleon II, set in an 18 karat gold and silver frame inset with diamonds, 1879. The frame having a hinged back that is made of 18k gold (guaranteed and tested) the bezel or frame is silver and is inset with diamonds around the border. The frame is marked (A B and a stork) to the hanging loop for the French goldsmith...
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1870s French Romantic Antique Paintings

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Gold, Silver

George Lance Period Signed Picture Portrait
By George Lance
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful oil on canvas painting depicting a young noblewoman sitting outdoors with a bouquet of flowers in her hand and a cage on the ground, by the great English artist George Lance This painting, never before on the market, comes from a private collection and is beautified by an impressive antique frame in gilded wood, in almost perfect condition. Every item of our Gallery, upon request, is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Sabrina Egidi official Expert in Italian furniture for the Chamber of Commerce of Rome and for the Rome Civil Courts. George Lance (24 March 1802 – 18 June 1864) was an English painter of still life and portrait miniatures. Lance was born at the old manor-house in Little Easton in Essex. His father was William Lance who had previously served in a regiment of light horse and was at the time of Lance's birth an adjutant in the Essex yeomanry; he later became the inspector of the Bow Street horse-patrol. His mother, Louisa Lucy (née) Constable, with whom his father had eloped from boarding-school, was the daughter of Colonel Constable of Beverley in Yorkshire. Although Lance showed a predilection for art at a very early age, he was placed, while not yet fourteen, in a factory in Leeds. However, the work injured his health and he returned to London. Wandering one day into the British Museum, he casually started a conversation with Charles Landseer, who happened to be drawing there. On learning that Landseer was a pupil of Benjamin Haydon, he went early next morning to that painter's residence, and asked to become a pupil. Haydon replied that if his drawings promised future success he would instruct him for nothing. Not many days later Lance, still not yet fourteen, entered Haydon's studio, and remained there for seven years, at the same time studying in the schools of the Royal Academy. While designing a picture inspired by Homer's Iliad, he decided, before putting on the colours, to paint some fruit and vegetables as practice. This work attracted the notice of Sir George Beaumont, who purchased it, and this success led him to paint another fruit-piece, which he sold to the Earl of Shaftesbury. He then painted two fruit-pieces for the Duke of Bedford...
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Mid-19th Century British Romantic Antique Paintings

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Canvas, Wood

Mid Century Flower Still Life Oil Painting with Antique Frame
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A flower still life, painted with oil on hardboard. The painting has no signature, artist unknown. Beautiful composition of the flowers with a ceramic flowerpot in the back. The pain...
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1950s Belgian Romantic Vintage Paintings

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Gesso, Pine, Paint

20th Century, Elaine Vollherbst the Joy of Life I Acrylic Canvas Painting
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Elaine Vollherbst, lane acrylic canvas painting. It is called The Joy of Life I. It is a very large rectangular framed painting that depicts a happy monkey dressed as an 1...
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Late 20th Century American Romantic Paintings

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Wood

Large KPM porcelain plaque after Louis Gallait
Located in London, GB
Large KPM porcelain plaque after Louis Gallait German, Late 19th Century Frame: height 53cm, width 48cm, depth 6cm Plaque: height 40cm, width 35cm Signed ...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Romantic Antique Paintings

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Porcelain, Giltwood

18th French Oil on Cardboard School Naval Battle Oil on Canvas
Located in Valladolid, ES
An extraordinary oil on cardboard, French school, 18th century. "Naval battle", signed. With a naive style, shows a naval battle, possibly the battle of Trafalgar, in a beautiful ra...
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1790s French Romantic Antique Paintings

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

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Canvas, Paint

Wonderful Folk aRT / outsider art Oil on Board painting by Charles Moore
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful Folk aRT / outsider art Oil on Board painting by Charles Moore ."Tattoo Legs" .Western nEW yORK aRTIST,,
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2010s American Folk Art Paintings

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Paint

Vintage Oil Painting on Panel, Unframed, Signed, Mid-20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
HEALE - Vintage landscape oil painting on panel - signed lower right - untitled - unframed - circa 1950's. Excellent vintage conditio...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Romantic Paintings

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Paint

E. M. Miller, Framed Thatched Cottage W/C Painting, U. K., Early 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
E. M. MILLER - "Untitled" - Antique Impressionist fine art watercolor painting on paper - featuring a thatched roof cottage with an elaborate flowe...
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Early 20th Century British Romantic Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Dutch Antique Painting of “Cows & Sheep in Landscape, 1852” by Albertus Verhoese
By Albertus Verhoesen 1
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ALBERTUS VERHOESEN Dutch, 1806-1881 Cattle and Sheep in a Landscape (1852) Oil on panel Signed lower left "A. Verhoesen 1852", ink-stamped verso "32 SPK(?)" "G.A.S. 51" with torn ...
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19th Century Dutch Romantic Antique Paintings

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Paint

Canadian School Winter Landscape Oil Painting, Unsigned, Framed, Early 20th C
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Canadian school 'winter landscape with stream' oil painting on artist's board/panel - original pine frame with gilt and painted finish - unsigned/untitled (pencil note on fra...
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Early 20th Century Canadian Romantic Paintings

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Softwood, Paint, Canvas

Mid-Century Haitian Painting of Animals in a Jungle by Eustache Louber
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking vintage Haitian acrylic painting on canvas of African animals in a jungle setting executed in a distinctive naive style. Signed by noted artist Eustache Loubert and presente...
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20th Century Haitian Folk Art Paintings

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Mahogany, Canvas, Acrylic

JOHN R. WATTS, Folk Art Watercolor & Gouache Landscape Painting, U.S., C.1890
Located in Chatham, ON
JOHN R. WATTS (Unknown/Unidentified Artist) - Folk art watercolor and gouache landscape painting on paper - unframed - twice signed and dated lower right (one with applied paper stam...
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Paintings

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Paint, Paper

Fantastic 19th Century American Pair of Folk Art Still Life Paintings
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Each panel measures approximately 18" x 18". Very rare to see a pair of this quality. They have a great folk art appeal with watermelons, peaches, grapes, etc. Dating to the first ha...
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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Paintings

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Wood, Paint

Folk Art Tropical Painting on Canvas
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming acrylic painting on canvas of a group of colorful figures in a tropical setting executed in a naive style. Signed Osnel in the lower right and presented in the original wood...
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20th Century Caribbean Folk Art Paintings

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Paint

Peter Arvidson Post Modern Modernist American Painter 'the Lovers" 1993, Oil
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original oil on canvas painting by listed Contemporary artist Peter Arvidson. The thick imposto and color choices create a whimsical but striking ...
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1990s American Folk Art Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

FRANZ MARTINEK - Oil Painting on Panel - Signed - Austria - Early 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
FRANZ MARTINEK (Austrian 1922-2008) - Vintage Impressionist style landscape oil painting on panel - signed lower left - unti...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Romantic Paintings

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Paint

Naive Ethiopian Painting for the 79th Anniversary Italo-Ethiopian War in 1975
Located in Budapest, HU
Mengistu Haile Mariam and other Generals looking at the celebrators oil on canvas painting, 90 x 190 cm with Ge'ez language inscriptions.
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1970s Ethiopian Folk Art Vintage Paintings

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Canvas

Antique Folk Art Watercolor Painting Children with Cat Instruments Framed
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique folk art style watercolor painting of a pair of children with instruments and a cat walking down a road lined with a white fence. Measures: 9.375” x 1” x 8” / Sans Frame -...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Paintings

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Paint

Antique English Painting “Lake Nemi, Italy” '1865' by John Wilson Carmichael
Located in Shippensburg, PA
JOHN WILSON CARMICHAEL British, 1800-1868 "View over Lake Nemi, Italy" (1865) Oil on canvas Signed lower right "1865 J. W. Carmichael" Item ...
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19th Century British Romantic Antique Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Pair of Paintings of Boy and Girl
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming pair of oil paintings on canvas of a boy and a girl, one with a doll and one with watermelon. Executed in a naive style once seen hard to forget. Signed Manuel Velazquez and...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Paintings

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Paint

1950s German Oil Painting on Wood in an Old Gilded Frame by Josef Hofbauer
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful 1950s German Oil Painting on Wood in an old gilded Frame by Josef Hofbauer. A unique piece which is a great eye-catcher for your anti...
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1950s German Folk Art Vintage Paintings

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Hardwood, Fruitwood, Paint

Bernard Watercolor Columbian Woman Carries Fruit Basket Folk Art Ornated Frame
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Bernard Watercolor Framed behind Glass Columbian Young Woman carries a Fruit Basket on her Head. Signed on Bernard, Copyright. Wood Frame is whitewashed and ornate. In vi...
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Late 20th Century Colombian Folk Art Paintings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Jacques Chantron 'French 1842-1918' 19th Century Oil on Canvas "Mother & Child"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and large French 19th century oil on canvas "Mother and Child Crossing a Creek" by Alexandre Jacques Chantron (French 1842-1918). The impressive and finely executed artwork depicting a young joyous mother holding her child...
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19th Century French Romantic Antique Paintings

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Canvas, Giltwood

Oil Painting on Canvas of a Boy and Dalmatian
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here we present an intriguing oil painting on canvas of a boy with his dog and drum. Painted in a primitive naive style paying homage to early American portraiture. Presented in a wo...
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20th Century American Folk Art Paintings

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Paint

French School 19th Century Landscape
Located in Firenze, IT
Shipping policy No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). French school, 19th century Landsca...
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1830s French Romantic Antique Paintings

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Canvas

Pat McNaughton, 'Blue Rhapsody', Oil Painting on Panel, Canada, circa 1980
Located in Chatham, ON
PAT MCNAUGHTON - 'Blue Rhapsody' - Vintage oil painting on Masonite panel - artists' label and title verso - vintage frame - Canada - circa 1980. Exce...
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Late 20th Century Canadian Romantic Paintings

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Softwood, Masonite, Paint

Naive Ethiopian Painting, Traffic in Addis Ababa, 1970s
Located in Budapest, HU
Naive Ethiopian painting, Traffic in Addis Ababa, 1970s. with Ge'ez language inscriptions.   
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1970s Ethiopian Folk Art Vintage Paintings

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Canvas

Romantic Painting, Oil on Canvas, Grazing Cows, Belgium 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Antique romantic depiction of animals - oil on canvas. Painted in Belgium at the end of the 19th century. In the center we see two grazing cows next to farming equipment and in f...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Romantic Antique Paintings

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Canvas

Folk Art Maine Rocky Coast Seascape, by D. A. Fisher, circa 1900
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Folk Art Maine rocky coast seascape, by D. A. Fisher (1867 - 1940), circa 1900, an oil on board seascape with gentle combers breaking on rocks on the foreground, with two sloops sailing in the background, signed lower right. The reverse retaining the label for Frost & Adams Academy Boards, Artists' Tube Colors, etc. , dealers in fine art materials in Boston from 1869 to 1921. There is also a label from The Thomas Co, Picture Framing, Washington D.C. D.A. Fisher lived in Portland Maine and was a prolific painter of primarily marine landscapes, with subjects focused primarily in southern Maine, but also Massachusetts and New Hampshire. While his work is quite similar and sympathetic with "The Brushians," a group of about 16 artist from Portland that painted on outings around Casco Bay...
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Paintings

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Other

Watercolor of a French Castle by Unknown Artist
Located in Pasadena, CA
Dreamy landscape picturing a view of a castle in France. Large original frame made of walnut. I love the soft and delightful pastel colors that are used. The colors add emotion to...
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1940s French Romantic Vintage Paintings

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Walnut, Paper

Naive Ethiopian Painting Hospital Scene, 1970s
Located in Budapest, HU
Naive Ethiopian Painting Hospital scene, 1970s with Ge'ez language inscriptions.
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1970s Ethiopian Folk Art Vintage Paintings

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Canvas

Antique and Vintage Paintings for Sale on 1stDibs

When paired with the perfect frame, the right antique and vintage paintings and other wall decorations can either subtly showcase your personality or steal the show altogether. 

The earliest paintings were created on the walls of caves, proving even our ancient ancestors knew that striking artwork is meant to be on display. Cave paintings on an Indonesian island are reportedly older than the earliest cave art in Spain and France, and the figurative paintings back then were produced with inorganic pigments like iron oxide.

Later, the people of Ancient Greece — who learned about art from the Egyptians before them — conceived panel paintings of wax and tempera that were collected and publicly displayed. In the centuries that followed, artists would be commissioned to create large-scale wall murals and frescoed ceilings in sprawling European palaces and in the homes of the aristocracy.

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