20th Century Paintings

Beautiful and evocative oil painting by the great French school modern artist Moya Dyring specializing in marinas. It depicts a harbor with boats probably from the French Riviera painted with great intensity but giving, at the same time, a sweet sense of serenity. Moya Claire Dyring was born in Coburg, Victoria in 1909. She produced drawings, oil paintings and pastels. She was one of the first women artists to embrace Modernism and exhibit cubist paintings in Melbourne. For several years she was a member of the modern art community known as the Heide Circle, named after the home of art collectors John and Sunday Reed, and now the Heide Museum of Modern Art. 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. Dyring then travelled to the USA and France, where she lived most her life. Her work is held in the Heide Museum as well as the National Gallery of Australia. One of her earliest works in cubist in style, Melanctha, 1934, was acquired by Sunday Reed. In 1934 Dyring also painted Portrait of Sunday Reed which went into the Reed's collection, along with a cubist style Portrait of a Woman from the same year. While her early works were figurative or cubist, in France she turned to landscape as she travelled to various towns throughout France. In her later years, unable to travel freely, she painted children against the backdrop of Paris. As time passed, she was largely glossed over and not included in major exhibitions of artists, especially women artists, of the 30s, 40, and 50s. In 2002, at the University of Melbourne, Gaynor Patricia Cuthbert delved into her life and work for a doctoral thesis, helping to bring back attention to her work. Collection The Heide Museum of Modern Art holds many paintings and drawings, some acquired through the John and Sydney Reed collection. The National Gallery of Australia, Canberra includes one drawing. The Art Gallery of New South Wales holds multiple works. Third child of Carl Peter Wilhelm Dyring, medical practitioner, and his second wife Dagmar Alexandra Esther, née Cohn, both Victorian born. Moya was educated (1917-27) at Firbank Church of England Girls' Grammar School, Brighton. After visiting Paris in 1928, she studied (1929-32) at the National Gallery schools, Melbourne, and shared fellow student Sam Atyeo's interest in artistic innovation. Classical modernism engaged her attention in the early 1930s. She painted at the George Bell school and studied under Rah Fizelle in Sydney; Mary Alice Evatt and Cynthia Reed were her colleagues. For several months in 1937 she took charge of Heide, the home and garden of John and Sunday Reed, at Bulleen, Melbourne. The Reeds were pivotal both to her sympathy for modernism and her belief in congenial fellowship. She enjoyed something of the intense relationship with Sunday Reed that the latter would subsequently extend to Joy Hester. In June Dyring held an exhibition, opened by H. V. Evatt, at the Riddell Gallery, Melbourne. Less enthusiastic than the Reeds and the Evatts about her art, Basil Burdett wrote of her 'somewhat incoherent interpretation of modern ideas', although he did acknowledge that her work had 'audacity of colour and a certain monumental feeling for form . . . qualities rare enough in Australian painting'. In August Dyring embarked for Panama whence she travelled by bus to New York, breaking her journey to view major galleries. She had intended to paint in the United States of America, but disliked the work of contemporary American artists and sailed for France. In 1938 she was based in Paris, taking advantage of Atyeo's contacts within the avant-garde. She studied at the Académie Colarossi, the Académie de la Grande Chaumière and with Andre Lhote, although by October she denounced him as a 'racketeer'. In 1939 Dyring and Atyeo settled on a farm at Vence, France; inspired by memories of Heide, they grew fruit and flowers. Sam accepted a commission to decorate a house in Dominica, West Indies, leaving Moya at Vence. Evacuated to Australia via South Africa, where she painted and searched for tribal art, she then journeyed to Dominica and married Atyeo. They were not happy, neither painted and Dyring was ill. Evatt offered Atyeo work and Dyring accompanied him to the U.S.A. She viewed art, painted occasionally and claimed to have exhibited in Washington in 1943. After World War II Evatt found Sam various postings, while Moya returned to Paris to pursue a full-time career in art. They were to be divorced in 1950. From about 1946 Dyring's art was more personal than innovative. She gained a considerable reputation among French regionalist and nationalist artists for her sympathetic appreciation of provincial scenes and life. Bernard Smith placed her in the French tradition of intimiste painters. In 1948 she leased and renovated an apartment on the Ile St Louis, which, as Chez Moya, became a centre for Australians who enjoyed her hospitality, cooking and practical assistance. She revisited Australia and exhibited in various cities in 1950, 1953, 1956, 1960 and 1963; the press carried her reports of Parisian cultural life. Dyring held a solo exhibition in London in December 1949 and was in close contact with expatriate Australians, among them Loudon Sainthill, Donald Friend...

Mixed Media Original Art by California Artist Jae Carmichael, ca. 1970. Consists of watercolor, ink and paper this beautiful abstract is a fine example of her work. Measures 22" W ...

This acrylic painting by Brian Ackerman beckons viewers into a kaleidoscopic realm where the elements of fire dance and weave in an abstract tapestry. Brian Ackerman signed in the ba...

Possibly Watercolor or Pen on Paper. Unsigned Landscape Art of Mountains and waterfall. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured Dimensio...

Mid century still life oil painting on canvas showing a crumpled newspaper and a multi-colored checkered top hat. Signed in lower left corner Russo ‘55. Marked on verso Giornale e Ca...

Vintage Painting on Canvas, Signed in the Lower Corner as Pictured. Textured Paint.,Particularly on the Wolves. Complimented Well with the ...

Surrealist Oil on Canvas signed 'Bob Cowan, 1968." Visually appealing with attractive colors incorporated. Framed dimensions: H: 48.25" x L: 29.25" x D: 1.5"

Vintage Artwork of Abstract Landscape Focusing on a Mountain and Trees.Possibly Watercolor on Paper. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 20 1/2 W ; 1/8 D ...

Historic Print of Original Oil Painting by Fr. & R. Stegmiller of Jerusalem in 1928. Primarily Red and Yellow Tones as Pictured. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. D...

Nude Portrait of a Woman. Appears to be Pastel or Watercolor on paper. Signed UP Gaston as Pictured. Wear and Condition Consistent with Age. Dimensions. 26 W ; 20 H

S U P E R B ! MID CENTURY MODERN C I T Y S C A P E P A I N T I N G ! ICONIC HELLER MID CENTURY STYLE! OIL ON BOARD HUGE! Approx. 29 " x 53 " C I R ...

Large mid century painting Portrait of a Young Woman c1960 Acrylic on canvas. Thought to be modelled on the Iconic French singer-...

Large Scale " Butterflies " Oil Painting on Board Signed R.Cooper, 1967.

Vintage Painting of Red and Floral Bouquet Signed by Helmer. Frame has Black Velvet or Accent. Possibly Oil or Acrylic on Cavas. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. D...

Vintage Landscape Painting with Purple hue on Board. Signed in the Lower Corner as Pictured. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 20 W ; 16 H

Possibly Acrylic or Oil on Paper. Unsigned, Each Painting is Numbered in the Bottom Corner. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 12 W ; 18 H

Possibly Watercolor or Acrylic on Paper. Signed Phil Flash. Wood Frame With Wire Cord For Hanging on the Back. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 27 W ; ...

MONUMENTAL! ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING CARLO OF HOLLYWOOD ARAB MARKET DIMENSIONS: ( LARGE Approx 53" By 22" Framed ) If you're a mid century art collector, you've likely heard of Carlo of Hollywood and his unique and coveted pieces! In the post war period, original art for the home was a rarity. There was no internet, very few art galleries in the new suburbia or throughout most of middle America...

Beautiful 1960's acrylic on canvas. Attractive and airy abstract expressionist style that is reminiscent of the work of Helen Frankenthaler, Clyfford Still and Perle Fine. Confidentl...

Donald Roberts mid century modern large oval abstract geometric formica sandblasted painting titled Aureole Project Azure March 1966. Donald Roberts b.1923-2015 in Boston, Massachu...

Modernist oil in the jazz era manner of Stuart Davis entitled “Window” and signed Palester, circa 1960s

Large Vintage French Style 58" x 70" Gold Frame Still Life Oil Painting with Bouquet of Flowers. Item features a large gold carved wood frame, oil on canvas, stately impressive size,...

Alex Tschernjawski (Born 1933) is active/lives in New York / Yugoslavia (former). Alex Tschernjawski is known for Figure, street landscape. Good o...

Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...

Danish artist Knud Laursen (1924-) born in Herning in Jutland. The painting is called "Figurative landscape with farm in the background" and shows a land...

Vintage Illustration of British Soldier on Horse. Frame has Makers Mark on the Backyard. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensio...

Possibly Watercolor or Pen on Paper. Signed JP. Gaston and Numbered 300647. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 26 W ; 16 H

Abstract Portrait of a Native American Man wearing a Traditional Headdress. Possibly Watercolor and Pastel on Paper. Signed JP Gaston as Pictured. Vintage Condition Consistent with A...

Leonardo Nierman Mendelejis (1 November 1932 – 7 June 2023) was a Mexican painter and sculptor with a background in music. His musical training had a deep influence on his artwork, w...

A somber rendering of a young girl with a page boy haircut wearing a red dress seated in a high back chair. Her arms are raised above her head. Oil paint on board. Entitled "Seated" ...

SINFULLY GOOD! ORIGINAL OIL "FORBIDDEN FRUIT" ABSTRACT PAINTING DAN SHARP SIGNED & TITLED Circa 1993 Mid Century Revival Expressionism Dimensions: LARGE Approximately 32...

1970's oil on canvas Fire Island Pines modern painting signed "J. Williams" in vintage original condition with some wear and patina due to age and use, there is some wear to the oil ...

"Provincetown Ice House, 1940s" Bruce McKain (American, 1900-1990) C. 1940s Oil on Canvas Canvas Dimensions: 41.5 in. Width 31.5 in Height Frame Dimension...

Possibly Acrylic on Canvas with Wood Frame. Muted Color Palette with Yellow and White Highlights. Signed In the Lower Corner as Pictured. Punctured Holes Around the Border of the Vin...

Fantastic vintage abstract original oil. A brilliantly colored composition on wood. Signed and dated by the artist Jack Hammack, 1967. Acquired from a Portland estate

Louis Nallard, “Interior”, circa 1955 – Tempera on cardboard, professionally framed Original artwork by French painter Louis Nallard. In this abstracted Interior the artist blends grey and earthtones with strokes of vibrant blues, orange and green. Signed by the artist, right bottom corner. About the artist Louis Nallard (Algiers 1918 – Paris 2016) was a French non-figurative painter of the Nouvelle École de Paris. Born on June 17, 1918, in Algiers, French Algeria, had a life intertwined with art and creativity. Despite facing early hardships with the loss of his mother to the Spanish flu, Nallard found solace in his ancestral landscapes. Every summer, he returned to the Dombes region, his father’s birthplace, which became a wellspring of inspiration for his artistic endeavors. At the tender age of sixteen, in 1934, Nallard unveiled his debut exhibition featuring portraits and landscapes, showcasing his skills in watercolors and gouaches. The exhibition took place at the gallery owned by Thomas Rouault, the nephew of the renowned painter. In 1941, Nallard enrolled at the Beaux-arts in Algiers, where he encountered fellow artists such as Marcel Fiorini and Robert Lavergne. Lavergne later became his introducer at the prestigious Galerie Jeanne Bucher. During this time, Nallard also met Maria Manton...

Kristine Mariano abstract oil on board painting titled "Across The River" 1963. Mounted floating on painted plywood back board signed dated and a paper label. Interesting decorative ...

Vintage Watercolor Painting of Landscape on paper within a Silver Toned Frame. Signed in the Lower Left Hand Corner by Artist . Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Di...

Mid Century Modern Style Artwork with 3 D Texture. Frame is Bronze Toned, Signed M. Bak Rick as Pictured. Dimensions. 20 W ; 1 1/2 D ; 10 H

Abstract Orange Floral Painting Painting on Cloth , Wrapped Around Canvas. MakersCard on the Back as Shown. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 13 W ; 19 H

Charles Levier born of a French Father and American mother. He was was active/lived in New York, California / United Kingdom, France and is known for landscape, still life and figura...

“ The Child and the Falcon “ was Created by Kate Bossier in 1979. Numbered 10/20. Red and Black Accents. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 29 W ; 1/2 D ...

Possibly Oil or Pastel on Paper. Frame Has Been Reinforced on the back. Frame has Floral Motifs. Frame Circa 1920s. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 26...

Signed S. Michel, great midcentury feel. Very well executed oil on canvas.

Acrylic on canvas painting of two boxers in the ring with the spectators in the background. Done in a slightly figure abstract style with the look and feel of the 1950s. The canvas i...

An unusual large painting on masonite by Warren Wolf (1924 - 2003, American), ca' 1980. Heavy texture (marble dust), in original frame. "Warren Wolf was a teacher, art school adminis...

Possibly Watercolor or pen on Paper. Unsigned. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 25 W ; 13 H

Possibly Oil or Acrylic on Canvas. Beautiful Sunset with Reflections on the water. Signed and Dated in the Lower corner as Pictured. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured...

Mid Century Modern exceptional oil on board Cubist Cityscape painting from the 1950s. Color palette of mostly shades of gray with brick red, yellow, white and black and dark brown ou...

Abstract Expressionist oil painting by Austrian-born, Brooklyn artist Frederick Terna entitled "Radiant Pledge" circa 1970's in recessed wood frame trimmed in brass-tone metal. Fred Terna...

An original abstract watercolor by the modernist artist May Bender. This painting created by the combination of 2 techniques, pencil drawing and watercolor, shows its elegance in its...

Unique Maurizio Tempestini watercolor one of a set of 11 dedicated to "Forte dei Marmi" La Capannina di Franceschi al Forte dei Marmi - Watercolors on paper, a variant Measure: H 103 x 50 cm x 2 on rope frame some little signs of moisture Sold with a letter of authenticity Part of a total forniture of 11 watercolors All the original works for the projects in Forte dei Marmi, Lucca-Italy with the collaborations of the famous garden designers Nello Baroni...

Possibly Pastel or Mixed Media Artwork.Matted with Brown Border. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 16 W ; 20 H

Possibly Painting on Fabric.Signed G. Jobs as Pictured.Matching Artwork Available through Separate Post. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pict...

Vintage Haitian acrylic painting on board executed in an unusual minimalist modern style with houses, trees and people. Signed E. Abelard and presented in a mahogany frame.

Oil painting on canvas depicting a motherhood, created by Remo Brindisi in the 1970s. Motherhood original painting by the artist are now rare to be found, especially of this size. ...

Elizabeth Leopold ( b.1916 ) painted this Circa 1960. Oil Painting on Canvas. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 36 1/2 W ; 24 1/2 H

Settlement on the river with figures in boats between palm trees, oil on canvas. 117 x 77cm. Signed Yamba Moise 1961. Democratic Republic of the Congo.