Francoise Adnet Modern French Still Life Painting

A modernist contemplative allegorical still life vanitas type painting on masonite board. Circa 1950. This work originates from a Western Connecticut estate. The work is unsigned. The artist renders several derelict objects in paint: a worn and torn circus poster, a broken umbrella, a headless teddy bear, a wilting plucked flower with scattered bits of ribbon. The menacing little clown doll...

Oil painting on board. Boccacci was a contemporary of Morandi and was a proponent of Natura Morta (still life painting) and portrait painting, circa 1950. Boccacci has rendered a Cha...

Ramon Prats (1928-2003) vase and jug still life oil paint on masonite. Circa 1971. Signed and dated lower right, Prats, '71. A peaceful rendering and reminiscent of Morandi's solitary still life paintings. Prats' stippling effect with the brush or palette knife has created a beautifully tactile and textured painting. Light and dark contrast of the violet cylinder next to the curvaceous jug. A wonderful piece. the framing treatment consists of a simple flat black wood profile molding. The piece is in good overall condition with minor losses around the corners and edges of the work. No other major paint losses. No visible crazing, water damage or restorations. Some scuffs, dings and losses to the black frame. Wear consistent with age. Approximate overall dimensions with frame are 1.5" deep x 16" wide x 24.75" high. The approximate measurements of the actual work on masonite are 15.63" wide x 24.25" high. Bio from AskArt: Ramon Prats Born: 1928 - Spain Died: 2003 - Mexico Known for: Abstract mixed-media explosion theme, still life paintings Biography from Waddington's Spanish-born Ramón Prats was appointed as the official artist and illustrator for "El País" newspaper in Havana, Cuba when he was 15 years old. After his studies in Cuba, Prats moved to New York where he studied at the Art Students League of New York. He regularly exhibited at the Associated American Artists (AAA) Gallery until 1955 and also at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Prats moved to Mexico in 1956 and was pivotal in spearheading the development of modern art there until his death at age 74. Biography from Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum Ramon Prats (American, b. Spain, 1928-2003) developed his talent for painting while he was a child. At age 15, he was appointed the official artist and illustrator for El País newspaper in Havana, Cuba, where his family lived at the time. He studied at the School of Visual Arts in Santo Domingo and at the School of Graphic Arts in Havana, Cuba. Upon completing his studies in Cuba, Prats moved to New York, where he studied at the Art Students League* of New York. The Associated American Artists* (AAA) soon commissioned him under an exclusive seven-year contract. He regularly exhibited at the AAA gallery until 1955, and also showed at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. In 1952, he assisted painter Jose Vela Zanetti...

Purchased directly from the estate of William Buzz Wallace. Straight from his studio. Wallace taught fine art at Orange County Community College, Middletown, NY. He also exhibited ex...

Jacob Semiatin (1915-2003) Mid Century Modern large abstract painting. Circa 1970-80. Acrylic on stretched canvas. Signed lower right, Semiatin. Good original condition. No rips, tears or restorations. Unframed. Approximately 1" deep x 42" wide x 28" high. Ask Art Bio: Jacob Semiatin was an American painter working in watercolor, acrylic and oil. Born in Ireland to Hungarian Jewish parents, his family immigrated in 1920 to New York City, where he spent the rest of his life. In the early years of his career (late 1930s and 1940s) he exhibited with the Brooklyn Society of Artists. After serving in the military during World War II, he returned to New York and switched from figurative to abstract painting. His first solo exhibition of abstractions was held at the Contemporary Arts Gallery in New York. Semiatin also exhibited at the Brooklyn Museum, which today has his work in their collection. His works are also in the collections of The Houston Museum of Modern Art and The Jewish Museum of Dublin, Ireland. Source: George Glazer...

Period abstract oil paint on canvas by New York artist, Jacob Semiatin. Signed lower right, Semiatin, circa 1958. Heavy impasto paint. Expressive use of brush and tube paint applicat...

A large scale modernist floral still life oil painting on Masonite in painted wood frame. Signed, monogrammed and dated 1979.

A beautiful still life painting with a unique vantage point of a busy harbor! A molded frame painted black with a gold gilt inner trim perfectly compliments the color pallet of the p...

A great still life painting from France depicting Classic kitchen elements. The canvas is framed simply in wood trim. Signed by the artist M. Robert in the bottom left corner. Fixed ...

A great still life painting from France depicting classic kitchen elements. The canvas is framed simply in painted wood trimSigned by the artist M. Robert in the bottom left corner. ...

Still life painting of fruit in a basket. Oil on silk.

The picture is painted with oil paint on canvas. Origin : Poland Author : x Dimensions: Frame: height 87 cm / width 117 cm Image: height 68 cm / depth 98 cm