1980s Paintings

A very large scale brutalist painting in oil, string and paper on canvas and in an artists frame. Dark red sits behind a grey blue which is raised by a textured relief of horizontal ...

Presented is “U.S. Flag Behind Capitol,” an original mixed-media painting by American artist Ron Sloan. The drawing shows an intricately detailed rendering of the front entrance to the United States Capitol building. Behind the Capitol is a large, waving American flag, set outside an orange-hued rounded rectangle. Sloan created this stunning artwork in February of 1985, for use on the Fleetwood First Day Cover of the 22 cent “Flag Over Capitol” stamp, issued in March of that same year. The painting depicts the iconic neoclassical building from the east orientation, with it’s dome towering overhead. Plans began in May of 1854 to build a new cast-iron dome for the United States Capitol. The then-architect of the Capitol Thomas Walter and his team were sold on the aesthetics of a new dome, as well as the utility of a fire-proof one. A year later, on March 3, 1855, President Franklin Pierce signed off on the appropriation of $100,000 to build the dome. Construction began in September of that year with the removal of the first dome raised by Charles Bulfinch. Over the next 11 years, the dome rose over the nation's capital. By December of 1863, Walter was able to set the bronze sculpture “Statue of Freedom” atop the dome. Thomas Walter resigned in 1865 and his replacement, Edward Clark, assumed the role of finishing the last aspects of the dome. Just over a month later, in January 1866, Constantino Brumidi, who had been hired to paint a fresco above the interior dome's oculus, removed the scaffolding used...

Description Artist: Jean Krille - Expressionist painter Switzerland (1923- 1991) Oil on board Artwork dimensions: 136 x 104 cm (53 1/2in. x 41in.) Signed: front lower right corner "...

This painting was acquired in India

Exceptional vintage hand painted painting of blonde lady in a blue place. She is not wearing any clothing as can be seen in the photos.

This is a wonderful abstract oil painting on a wood panel by John Saccaro, acquired from his estate. Saccaro was a prominent artist in San Fransisco in the 1940-1960s. His bold use o...

Incredible vintage art deco revival framed painting singled by Franco. Features a central figure with gold pink and purple.

Mid Century Modern Abstract Painting Artwork oil on board warm colors with touches of blue. Yellows mustards reds teals navy hints of orange. Very presentable Painting for a beach ho...

A 1980s abstract acrylic on paper mountainous landscape painting titled Northwest by American artist Harry Hilson (1935-2004). Gestural lines come together to create a vibrant abstra...

A 1980s abstract acrylic on paper mountainous landscape painting by American artist Harry Hilson (1935-2004). Gestural lines come together to create a vibrant abstract landscape with...

Irish 20th century Tugboat oil on canvas by Chuck Clee.

A fantastic vintage Boho original oil painting. A chic total composition of a man and his cattle. Signed by the Bolivian artist Alvarado and dated 1985. Ac...

Søren Edsberg, Danish artist. Portriat of a dog. Cocker spaniel. Oil on canvas. Approx. 1980s. Signed. Perfect condition. Dimensions: W 28.5 cm x 38.5 cm. Total dimensions: W 47 cm. ...

John Haanstra (Dutch, b. 1940), signed and dated 1985 on lower right. A charming oil painting, showing a winter landscape. Skaters are enjoying seasonal fun on a frozen canal while others go about their daily activities. A typical Dutch windmill can be seen in the background. Typical Dutch style housing can be seen in the foreground. The sky seems to be laden with more snow, creating the sense of more winter fun...

Watercolour by David Birtwhistle. Titled, "Barn cat”. Signed lower left. Glazed and framed in gold coloured frame. David Birtwhistle was born in 1947, the son of a Methodist minis...

A 1980s abstract acrylic on paper landscape painting by American artist Harry Hilson (1935-2004). Gestural lines come together to create a vibrant abstract landscape with greenery ce...

A 1980s abstract acrylic on paper landscape painting by American artist Harry Hilson (1935-2004). Gestural lines come together to create a vibrant abstract landscape with a mountain ...

A 1980s abstract acrylic on paper mountainous landscape painting by American artist Harry Hilson (1935-2004). Gestural lines come together to create a vibrant abstract landscape in s...

A 1980s abstract acrylic on paper mountainous landscape painting titled Forest Floor by American artist Harry Hilson (1935-2004). Gestural lines come together to create a vibrant abs...

A 1980s abstract acrylic on paper mountainous landscape painting titled Sky Above Fire Below by American artist Harry Hilson (1935-2004). Gestural lines come together to create a vib...

A 1980s abstract acrylic on paper landscape painting by American artist Harry Hilson (1935-2004). Gestural lines come together to create a vibrant abstract landscape in shades of bro...

A 1980s abstract acrylic on paper landscape painting by American artist Harry Hilson (1935-2004). Gestural lines come together to create a vibrant abstract landscape in shades of blu...

A 1980s abstract acrylic on paper landscape painting by American artist Harry Hilson (1935-2004). Gestural lines come together to create a vibrant abstract landscape with pink, purpl...

A 1980s abstract acrylic on paper mountainous landscape painting titled Earth 75 by American artist Harry Hilson (1935-2004). Gestural lines come together to create a vibrant abstrac...

A 1980s abstract acrylic on paper landscape painting titled Bush Country by American artist Harry Hilson (1935-2004). Gestural lines come together to create a vibrant abstract landsc...

A stunning composition by the Vietnamese artist Tin Ly. A brilliant abstract oil on canvas. A stunning display of brush strokes. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

Exquisite painting by prominent artist Fred Otnes, Jr of a figural woman in gold, orange and warm earth colors. This unique mixed media of oil and collage has diverse layers in the painting although to the touch the painting is smooth. This piece is painted on board and is found in a gilt leaf frame with a linen liner. Signed on the lower right corner as well as what appears to be on verso on the craft backing paper. From the personal collection of the artist. Image only is 29.25" high by 26.25" wide. Colors on the painting may vary due to room lighting and photography. Fred Otnes (1925-2015), was a prominent illustrator, painter and collage artist who embraced abstraction. “Fred Otnes brings to his collage paintings a classical refinement and control that makes poetry out of chance pictorial effects,” the artist and critic Maureen Mullarkey wrote in reviewing a retrospective in Manhattan in 2006 for The New York Sun...

Exceptionally large oil on canvas landscape painting showing a creek or river. Twentieth century. Not rare just decorative. Signed Leo Davis.

Imposing canvas of a representation of one of the most important pachyderm, the elephant. It is a work of the French School and belongs to abstract expressionism, with a great tex...

Beautiful large mixed media artwork on canvas having an abstract composition with floral feel that incorporates paint, paper and other mixed media.

Oil on canvas, signed lower left. b. 1941, British Born in the East coastal town of Bridlington in Yorkshire, England, and largely self-taught, Michael Whitehand is one of England’s top maritime artists. He has successfully exhibited his work internationally and his paintings are in important collections, like Britain’s recent Prime Minister, John Major...

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...

Modernist abstract oil on canvas painting, by Jock MacInnes, British, circa 1980s. Signed with artist's monogram and dated at lower ed...

Painting “F” by Lars Erik Falk, oil on panel. Graphic color blocks and lines, tilted at Falk’s signature 73 degrees. Lars Erik Falk (1922-1918) was one of Sweden’s foremost constructivists. He was a painter and sculptor, represented with several public works...

Jörgen Fogelqvist, Composition Color lithography Number 255/260 This work is signed by the artist and has an individual number (pencil) Working dimensions 66/86 The work is fra...

Painting by Lars Erik Falk in striking black and white. The motif was created in 1953 and painted in 1983. Lars Erik Falk (1922-1918) was one of Sweden’s foremost constructivists. He was a painter and sculptor, represented with several public works...

Painting “F” by Lars Erik Falk, oil on panel. Graphic color blocks and lines, tilted at Falk’s signature 73 degrees. Lars Erik Falk (1922-1918) was one of Sweden’s foremost constructivists. He was a painter and sculptor, represented with several public works...

Vintage Harley Francis abstract nude oil painting, Gay Interest. Offered for sale is a vintage abstract oil painting on canvas by the late American art...

Featured in the book A Savannah Experience, by Myrtle Jones, this large pastel painting is one of the artist's finest paintings. Acrylic on canv...

Exceptional oil painting of of street view of the old city in Jerusalem. Edward Philips, Ben Avram (born 1941) is an artist who was born in Bombay, India ...

Tim Folzenlogen (American, b. 1952), "New Hope...", oil on Masonite, signed "Tim Folzenlogen" and dated at lower right, titled (partially illegible) at...

Beautiful Italian oil painting on canvas, dated 1983 and signed by the artist Giuliana Pardini. Giuliana Pardini was born in 1937 and works in Viareggio (Italy), she exhibited for the first time in her city in 1969 and subsequently set up personal exhibitions in many other Italian and foreign cities. She is present in numerous art illustrations and the major critics have dealt with her (Raffaele De Grada...

Original tempera painting on cardboard by James Brown circa 1982. Primitive face bordered by smaller multiple faces. Signed and dated 1982 New York on the reverse side. James Brown w...

Signed 1980's colorful Impasto painting. Classic square shaped frame of the 80's. Earth tone colors with Palm Trees and abstract images. Perfect for t...

Watercolor painting of four sailboats by Shelly Shepherd. Signed and dated 1986. Shelly Bechter Shepherd was a nationally recognized watercolorist and a teacher with her studio at t...

Post-Modern white magnolia wall art with gold glitter. The ostentatious wall art encapsulates the decadence of the 1980s. Every trick in the book is used to gain your attention; scale, glitter, and gold. Massive white magnolias have rivers of gold glitter running through their veins. Take a close look at the white and mauve flower petals, the forest green leaves. Bands of gold run through all of the botanical elements. Flower stamens are bursting fireworks of gold glitter. It’s difficult to describe this unique piece of art. The flower image...

Highly textured abstract painting by Pierre Massin-Pierson signed and dated 1982.

Painting people on the beach with cabins. By the Belgian painter Paul Frans (1958) The work has beautiful pastel colors. Titled: Les Cabannes. Size of...

Abstract painting on paper work by Wolfgang E. Biedermann, Leipzig Westgermany 1987 Small, repetitive motifs, characters, ciphers and writings, inspired by Asian calligraphers were generously painted over in abstract. Technique: Mixed media on paper Signature: Lower right by hand W. E. Biedermann 87 Short Biography: Wolfgang E. Biedermann was born in 1940 in Hannover - dece. 2008 in Leipzig Already as a high school student Wolfgang E. Biedermann's artistic talent was recognized by Ursula Mattheuer-Neustädt. She promoted him to evening studies at the Academy of Visual Arts (HGB) Leipzig. From 1961 Biedermann studied at the HGB in the specialist class for free graphics and painting with Gerhard Kurt Müller, completing his studies in 1967. Since 1968 Biedermann was active as a freelance artist in Leipzig. He undertook study trips to Poland, France and Indonesia, as well as to the USSR and the USA. From 1968 to 1991 he was a member of the Association of Visual Artists of the GDR and since 1996 a member of the Free Academy of Arts in Leipzig. The unique encounter with the German action artist Joseph Beuys had a great impact on Biedermann. The artistic work of Wolfgang E. Biedermann spanned from 1960 to 2008. His œuvre is characterized by the development of his own technique. In addition to drawings and sketches of the early work for study purposes he dealt over the years primarily with printing practices. He produced numerous abstract paintings and works on paper using color etching and silkscreen processes as well as multi-plate overprinting. Biedermann relied on different layering by means of various techniques of graphics and painting. He dealt extensively with overdrawing and overpainting his works. Repeating motifs are symbols, signs, ciphers and writings, which are based on Asian calligraphy. Biedermann dealt just as intensively with the content of philosophical writings by Peter Sloterdijk and with letters from the estate of Friedrich Schiller, which he transposed into the paintings. His color-intensive paintings reflect "inner landscapes". Klaus Werner coined this term as early as 1980 for the complete works of Wolfgang E. Biedermann. Since 1977 Wolfgang E. Biedermann presented his artworks at various exhibitions. On the occasion of his 50th birthday, the Lindenau Museum in Altenburg exhibited a comprehensive selection of 130 works in 1990. NordLB - Art, Hannover accompanied his further creative process for almost ten years with work locations in Berlin (Sony Center), Singapore, Zurich and Hamburg. At the EXPO 2000 in Hanover, twelve of his large-scale works were on display in the German pavilion. Parts of his œuvre have also been exhibited outside Germany in Tokyo, Paris, Damascus, Bilbao, Listovel, Mulhouse, Grenchen, Basel and Fredrikstad, among other places. Literature: -Lang, Lothar: Malerei und Grafik in der DDR. Leipzig 1978 -Hütt, Wolfgang: Graphic Art in the GDR. Dresden 1979 -Thomas, Karin: Painting in the GDR 1949-1988. Cologne 1980 -Dictionary of Contemporary Artists. Oxford 1981 -Hollmann, Eckhard: Von der Kunst Bilder zu drucken. Berlin 1986 -Feist, Günther: Stations of a Path, Documentation on Art and Art Politics 1945-1988, Berlin 1988 Solo exhibitions: 1977: Gallery in the club "Pablo Neruda", Gallery Barthel + Tetzner GmbH, Karl-Marx-Stadt/ Chemnitz 1979: Gallery at Sachsenplatz (with Agathe Böttcher and Dagmar Ranft-Schinke), Leipzig 1979: Gallery at the Steinweg, Suhl 1980: Gallery Arkade, Berlin (exhibition catalog by Dr. Klaus Werner) 1980; 1986; 1987: Gallery erph, Erfurt 1980: Gallery at the Boulevard, Rostock 1981: Greifengalerie, Greifswald 1984: Galerie unter den Linden...

Fantastic mixed media painting by Contemporary French Artist Richard Texier. A combination of watercolor, ink and collage on paper this work was is called Marges. Signed upper right corner and dated. This painting was once part of GE's corporate art collection. Colors may vary slightly. Image size is 13 inches high by 8.50 inches wide. Today Texier is regarded as one of the best living artists of his generation. He began painting at a young age and his keen interest in the history of astronomy is largely inspired by the creation of his own personnel cosmography. Known for both his paintings and sculptures he has installations throughout the world. His works are to be found in numerous important public and private collections, both in France and abroad. Many major museums around the world have exhibited his work including the National Museum of Taiwan, the National Museum of Luxembourg, the Marine Museum in Paris, the Botanical Museum of Brussels, the House of Culture Moscow and the Shanghai museum of Fine Art. He has also graced the covers of Decorating Magazines especially in France. HIs current contemporary large scale paintings retail between $28,000 and $64,000 both at auction houses like Christie's and Artcurial as well as galleries. His sculptures have even higher price points including two that reached $404,00 and $915,00. In addition he has also worked with Daum creating unique glass sculptures. Since November 6, 2015, his red bronze sculpture: Angel Bear, more than 7 meters in height which portrays a bear with wings, is placed on the Gare du Nord square in Paris. It evokes the downward spiral of polar bears due to global warming, one of his favorite themes. Selected personal exhibitions: 1982: FIAC, Gallery Claudine Bréguet, Paris, France [14] 1983: Exhibition Space, Leo Castelli, 112 Greene Street, New York City, United States [24] 1985: Gallery Kouros, Madison Avenue, New York City, United States [25] · [26] 1985: Exhibition at the museum of fine art of La Rochelle & Sainte-Croix museum, Poitiers, France [27] 1986: Richard Texier: el continente de la peonza, Museo Casa Natal de Jovellanos, Gijón, Spain [28] 1986: La Roche-sur-Yon museum, France [29] 1987: Sawaya & Moroni, Milan, Italy[30] · [31] 1988: Galerie Lea Gredt, Luxembourg 1988: Gallery of Applied Arts, New York City, United States [32] 1989: Galeria Ciento, Barcelona, Spain[33] 1991: Territoires nomades at the Musée des beaux-arts d'Angers, France [34] 1992: Galerie Mobile & Galerie Hadrien- Thomas, Paris, France [35] 1992: Moscou 92 VDNKh in Moscow, Russia [36] 1992: Histoire du Ciel, Galleria La Bussola, Turin, Italy [37] 1992: Contemporary Art Center of Moscow, Russia [36] 1993: The Botanique museum, Brussels, Belgium [33] 1994: Gallery Nii Osaka, Japan [38] 1994: Château de Chambord, France [39] 1994: Institut français de Taipei, Taiwan 1994: Galleria Grafica Tokyo, Japan [40] 1995: the Bouvet-Ladubay Contemporary Art Center, Saumur, France [41] 1995: Gallery Garando Nagoya, Japan [40] 1995: Gianni Piretti Gallery, Stockholm Art Fair, Stockholm, Sweden 1996: Museum of Fine Art of Taiwan, Taipei [42] 1996: Manufacture des œillets, Ivry-sur-Seine, France [43] 1996: Galerie Virus, Anvers, Belgium [44] 1997: Galerie Reflex, Amsterdam, Netherlands [45] 1997: Suzanne Tarasiève, Barbizon, France 1998: Feria Internacional de Arte Contemporáneo, Madrid, Spain [46] 1998: Musée national de la Marine , Palais de Chaillot , Paris , France [47] 1999: Carrousel du Louvre, Art Paris Art Fair, Paris, France [46] 1999: Villa Noailles, Hyères, France [48] 2000: Sculptures, Galerie Artcurial, Paris, France [42] 2001: Galerie J. Bastien Art, Bruxelles, Belgium[49] 2002: Suite des droits de l'homme 7 Aubusson tapistries, Musée du Président-Jacques-Chirac, France [2] 2002: Nomadic Atelier, Gallery Atelier 14, New York City, United States [50] · 2004: Les îles de la destinée, Galerie Tessa Herold, ARCO, Madrid, Spain [52] 2004: Creation of 8 stained glass windows, Abbaye d'art de Trizay, Trizay, France [54] 2005: Fine art museum of Shanghai (Shanghai Meishu Guan), China 2006: 5 large bronze sculptures, Grand Palais, Paris [52] 2007: “Opere recenti”, Galleria San Carlo, Milan, Italy,[56] 2007: Paintings on Chinese Nautical...

Hrair Sakis KEUSSEYAN abstract painitng in a mosaic-style. Gouache on thick paper. Ready to hang, framed with a passepartout in an ash wood picture frame behind anti-reflective acryl...

The Jay Spectre collection was very high-end in the 1980s. So successful he ended up having his exclusive boutique in Bloomingdale’s New York City. Artwork was very important to him ...

1988 Abstract Modern Art Cubist original oil on canvas painting artist signed C Martin Tschaen Measures: 39.5 x 39.5 x .75 Colors of orange, green and yello...

Rare and vintage 1982 Korean Chun Hwa Hwang impressionist oil painting on canvas featuring a lucious green landscape of trees and flowers with a pond and three figures. Korean art...

1980s Byron Gálvez Mexico Abstract Modernism Artwork pink pastel on paper Measures: 14 x 19.25 Preowned original vintage unrestored condition. Se...

From Brazilian Artist Paulo Chaves comes this unique abstract painting on art board that looks like a small master with colors that range from taupe, bla...

An incredible original oil on canvas board. This piece realized in the early 80s and shows wonderful contrast and movement. a study of light and color with a unique composition. Piec...

Rogelio Polesello, No. 8, 1983. Acrylic on canvas, 52" x 52" (130 x 130 cm) Chromatic Elegy, Energía Cromática Born in Buenos Aires, Rogelio Polesello studied at the Prilidiano Pue...