Mid-20th Century Paintings

Rita Mount (1884-1967) - Canadian. "EFFET D’OMBRE A MIDI." A.R.C.A. Oil on canvas. Measures: 34.3" wide x 30.2" high without frame. 45" wide x 40" high with frame. Free shipping within the United States and Canada. A student of art from the age of 10, Rita Mount received extensive artistic training, studying at the Cercle Internationale des Beaux-Arts in Paris, the Art Association of Montreal under William Brymner (where she won a two-year scholarship), the Art Students’ League under Frank V. Du Mond, and taking courses in landscape painting with John Fabian Carlson in New York state. Following her studies, she returned to Canada and established a studio in Montreal. In search of new landscapes, Mount traveled all-over North America, driving to Banff in 1934, and to Victoria and Yellowstone Park, Wyoming in 1937. She then turned east, painting in Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, the Gaspe, and elsewhere in Quebec. Throughout her travels, she sketched and painted. Her work, combining impressionism and decorative realism, has been shown at the Continental Galleries, Watson Art Galleries, Klinkhoff Gallery, Morency Frères Ltee (all in Montreal), the New York World’s Fair (1939), the Coronation Exhibition, London, England, and the British Empire Overseas Exhibition. A member of the Independent Art Association, she also participated in exhibitions of the Ontario Society of Artists, the Art Association of Montreal and the Royal Canadian Academy, of which she was elected an associate in 1938. In addition, the artist mounted a three-woman show at the Municipal Building, St. Andrew’s East, near Montreal in 1958 with Irene Shaver and Vivian Walker...

Italian painting from the middle of the 20th century. Oil on canvas framework depicting a particular still life trompe l'oeil with game, fruit, pottery and sculpture of excellent pic...

This is an outstanding oil painting in a fantastic gilded carved Florentine frame. The painting features cherubs and incredible detail and is in good condition. The painting is a 20t...

Striking geometric abstract painting in textured hues of deep brown, black and muted beige oil paints on canvas by Dutch Artist Yvonne Kracht (1931 – 2021), titled “Earth”, signed an...

Richard D. Rush watercolor geometric work on paper with deckled edge and surmounted on white paper. Partial label on verso from London Gallery. Presented in a nickel frame, glazed. S...

Antique 19th century English oil on canvas marina painting with giltwood frame Frame measurements: 29 x 24 x 1,5cm.

Jacob Semiatan abstract watercolor painting. We have many more original paintings from this artist so please view our other listings. This painting is unframed but we can have it fra...

This gorgeous seascape depicts a series of sailboats near a dock with a muted sky. The lack of contrast between the water and sky cause a seamless blend into one another making a uni...

A very nice and super rare "The Surfer" magazine reprint from 1973 of the original "Surfer Magazine" published in 1960 by surf industry pioneer John Severson. The piece is in good condition with light creasing to cover; stress marks to spine; light foxing and shelf-wear to back cover; all pages / staples are intact and secure. The magazine measures 11"W x 8.5"H. Super cool piece of surf history! #3176 JOHN SEVERSON John Severson, well known as the creator of the internationally acclaimed SURFER Magazine, grew up surfing off the beaches of Southern California. He began his career as a painter, selling his first works while finishing his Master’s Degree at Long Beach State College. In the ’50s he became the first person to create a large body of art relating to the Hawaii-California surf culture. Since then he has provided a steady output of oil paintings, watercolors, drawings, and prints. In 1958, John used his art, photography, and surfing passion to create a popular surf movie series. His films included SURF SAFARI, SURF FEVER, BIG WEDNESDAY, and PACIFIC VIBRATIONS. Severson's smash hits posters from the ’50s and ’60s, remain collector favorites. As a surfer, Severson was known for riding big waves, and for his innovative performance style in big surf. In 1961, he won the Peru International Surfing Championships and was a finalist in the U.S. and Hawaiian Championships. With the founding of SURFER, John’s art focused on the magazine and graphics. His painting “Surf Bebop” was selected as the outstanding cover painting of 1963 by Communication Arts. Surfer During the ’60s, he authored two surf books...

Gorgeous Monumental Mid Century Modern Original Thomas Lee framed oil on canvas. Signed Rich colors. Focal 4 x 5 Ft size. Cheerful Modernist Floral Still Life with a Bird in cage. ...

Yrjö Verho - 1901 - 1990 Finnish Artist Oil painting on board . 39 x 32 in Exhibitions : Stockholm 1939, Oslo 1946, Bryssel, Belgium: Haag, Holland: Praha, Czechoslovakia: Varsov...

Jose Maria de Servin was taken from his birthplace in Michigan to Guadalajara Mexico by his family when he was two months of age. He was a distinguished member of the group “Young ...

P. MANCINI IMPRESSIONIST PARIS STREET SCENE AFTER THE RAIN C. 1960 Signed P. Mancini. (lower right) Oil on canvas. Canvas: 20" by 1...

Large and vibrantly colored in orange, red, fuschia, gray and black, abstract expressionistic oil on canvas by listed Greek-American artist, Constantine Pougialis. Constantine Pougia...

Painting by An Buskens, Belgium, 1965. Dimensions without the frame of the painting: Height 59 cm. Width 50 cm.

This vintage painting of a jester is extremely unique. The strong primary colors and whimsical subject matter are sure to bring life to a space. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

One of the original members of the Abstract Expressionist "New York School", Salvatore Grippi (1921-2017) exhibited in two of the famous New York Painting and Sculpture Annuals (1953...

A wonderful pure Deco image of theatrical masks on a leafy background over a geometric ground. in the style of Andre Arbus.

Philippe Bonnet (French 1927–2017) La Lampe à Pétrole Signed and dated PH.Bonnet 56 . Friends with and influenced by Nicolas de Staël, Philippe Bonnet was an important figure in the ...

Fantastic work by Bucks County artist and illustrator Charles William Hargens Jr. Hargens created over 3000 magazine covers for magazines such as ...

This mesmerizing vintage boho surrealist figural oil on canvas is a bold expression of imaginative artistry. The painting features a dynamic composition of abstracted figures and vib...

Vintage Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Mees is a charming post-impressionistic rendering of a quaint Belgian town along the canal. Such canals were integral to most villages, provi...

Stunning, stylized paintings of musicians on glazed plaster panels. Painted in shades of green, yellow, and orange. Each panel has a hole at the...

Watercolor representing a vase of wind-blown poppy flowers. Lovely colours. Signed P. Paquereau, 1947. Paul Paquereau (1871- 1956) was a French painter and theatre decorator and a contemporary of artists such as Raoul Dufy, André Breton and Man-Ray. For the theatre, he was commissioned to create decors by companies and venues such as the Ballets Russes, the Comedie Française, the Théatre des Champs Elysees, the New York Metropolitan Opera...

Mid to late 20th century oil on canvas painting by Jaime de Jaraiz, depicting a child dressed in a white harlequin / clown outfit with brightly colored red and green triangular hat, ...

Vintage Silver relief picture "Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta, Muggia", by BRUNEL Srl Preziosi D'Autore made in Italy in the 1980s. Sterling Silver 925 and gold 23,75. Sculpture re...

A framed oil on canvas by 20th Century artist Ensor. The scene depicts a broad European street scene, signed in the lower right corner. Set in a beveled wooden frame with a framed ca...

Jacob Semiatan abstract watercolor painting. We have many more original paintings from this artist so please view our other listings. This painting is unframed but we can have it fra...

The great art historian Federico Zeri said that painting snow-covered landscapes was one of the most complicated things for an artist. Well, in this landscape of the Piedmont country...

Mid-Century Modern Blue Abstract Painting 1968 This panting is a captivating piece from the Danish art scene, characterized by its striking use of various shades of blue. Signed by ...

Eugène Berman - "Paludia" (1967-1968) Type : Huile sur toile Signature : Monogrammée en bas au centre, contresignée au dos Date de création : 1967-Rome-1968 Dimensions : 67 cm x 54 cm Encadrement : Rare cadre Troubadour en papier mâché, circa 1840 Expositions et provenance : Étiquette d’exposition de la Galerie Lucie Weill au dos Annotations de la Galerie Forni à Bologne Bibliographie : Galerie Lucie Weill, Les Néo-romantiques: Christian Bérard, Léonid et Eugène Berman, Pavel Tchelitchew, Paris, 1971. "Paludia" est une huile sur toile réalisée par Eugène Berman entre 1967 et 1968 à Rome. L'œuvre, représentative de son style néo-romantique, est empreinte de mélancolie et de poésie, avec une touche onirique caractéristique de son approche théâtrale de la composition. Son cadre troubadour en papier mâché, rare et datant de circa 1840, confère à l'œuvre une aura historique et une mise en valeur singulière, dans l'esprit des cabinets de curiosités qu'affectionnait l'artiste. Biographie d'Eugène Berman (1899-1972) : Né le 4 novembre 1899 à Saint-Pétersbourg, Eugène Berman est un peintre et décorateur de théâtre d’origine russe, naturalisé américain. Il est le frère de Léonide Berman. Son éducation artistique débute en Europe occidentale, avec des formations en Allemagne, Suisse et France, où il suit les cours de Pavel Naumov et Sergey Gruzenberg entre 1914 et 1918. Après avoir quitté la Russie en 1918, il étudie à l'Académie Ranson à Paris, sous la direction de Maurice Denis et Édouard Vuillard. Inspiré par Giorgio de Chirico et Picasso, il expose ses œuvres (portraits et paysages) aux Salons d’Automne et des Tuileries entre 1923 et 1927. Il promeut, aux côtés de son frère, une forme de peinture poétique et symboliste. En 1935, il émigre aux États-Unis, où il travaille comme décorateur de théâtre tout en poursuivant son œuvre picturale. Il devient citoyen américain en 1937. Il meurt le 14 décembre 1972, à Rome ou New York. Cabinet de curiosités et collection personnelle : Eugène Berman possédait une importante collection d’objets anciens, comprenant : Céramiques, statuettes, sculptures, verrerie, textiles, tapis de diverses civilisations (précolombienne, africaine, de Nouvelle-Guinée, de Colombie-Britannique, égyptienne, copte, grecque, étrusque, romaine). Mobilier italien et latino-américain du XVIe et XVIIe siècles. Œuvres d’amis artistes, dont Mirko, Ernst, Cagli, Cremoni. Sa collection fut installée dans un appartement romain, transformé en un véritable cabinet de curiosités, situé au dernier étage d’un palais proche de la Piazza del Popolo. ------------ Eugène Berman - "Paludia" (1967-1968) Type: Oil on canvas Signature: Monogrammed at the bottom center, countersigned on the back Creation Date: 1967-Rome-1968 Dimensions: 67 cm x 54 cm Frame: Rare Troubadour-style papier-mâché frame, circa 1840 Exhibitions and Provenance: Exhibition label from Galerie Lucie Weill on the back Annotations from Forni Gallery in Bologna Bibliography: Galerie Lucie Weill, The Neo-Romantics: Christian Bérard, Léonid and Eugène Berman, Pavel Tchelitchew, Paris, 1971. "Paludia" is an oil on canvas created by Eugène Berman between 1967 and 1968 in Rome. Representative of his neo-romantic style, the piece exudes melancholy and poetic introspection, with a dreamlike quality reflecting his theatrical approach to composition. The rare papier-mâché Troubadour frame, dating from circa 1840, enhances the historical aura of the work, aligning with the artist’s deep appreciation for curiosities and antiquities. Biography of Eugène Berman (1899-1972): Born on November 4, 1899, in Saint Petersburg, Eugène Berman was a Russian-born American painter and theater designer. He was the brother of Léonide Berman. He received his early artistic education in Western Europe, training in Germany, Switzerland, and France, with studies under Pavel Naumov and Sergey Gruzenberg between 1914 and 1918. Leaving Russia in 1918, he studied at Académie Ranson in Paris, under the guidance of Maurice Denis and Édouard Vuillard. Influenced by Giorgio de Chirico and Picasso, he exhibited his works (portraits and landscapes) at the Salons d’Automne and des Tuileries between 1923 and 1927. Alongside his brother, he championed a poetic and symbolic form of painting. In 1935, he emigrated to the United States, working as a theater designer while continuing to produce allegorical works. He became an American citizen in 1937. He passed away on December 14, 1972, in Rome or New York. Cabinet of Curiosities and Personal Collection: Eugène Berman owned a significant collection of antique artifacts, including: Ceramics, statuettes, sculptures, glassware, textiles, and rugs from Pre-Columbian, African, New Guinea, British Columbia, Egyptian, Coptic, Greek, Etruscan, and Roman civilizations. Italian and Latin American furniture...

Beautifully rendered oil on canvas titled “Road to the Sea” by Frances H McKay, 1911-2001 Canvas 24” H x 36” W

"For sale Domesticated Men. Some Wild Men also for sale" That is the best description possible of Oil on Canvas Signed and dat...

Tommi Parzinger, German/NY (1903-1981). "#4 Butterflys" Oil on burlap, 1963. Numbered, titled, dated and signed verso. Burlap stretched over wood frame....

Born in Woodland, CA on April 6, 1880. Glenn was educated at USC and UCLA. She then taught for many years in the public schools of Pasadena. Member: Pacific AA; Southern Calif. Art T...

A still life artwork painting of flowers and fruit, circa mid-20th century, USA. Painting is framed in a silver giltwood frame and matted. Piece is ...

M. Bires, painting Hst "landscape Naif" Slovak School, located in Kovacica, dated 1967.

Martha Visser't Hooft (1906-1994) Martha Hamlin Visser't Hooft was an artist and teacher whose family was deeply involved in the arts and sciences. Her father, Chauncey Jerome Hamlin, was one of Buffalo’s most influential civic leaders and planners, and an attorney known for his activism in museums. Her mother, Emily Gray Hamlin, was a social activist with interests that extended to the arts and philosophy. Martha Visser’t Hooft studied art in Paris in the 1920s at the Académie Julian, and explored exciting new European developments, such as cubism and surrealism, Russian ballet, and modern music. In 1926 she moved to New York to study briefly at the Parsons School of Design before transferring to the John Murray Anderson School of Theater Design. She took several trips to Taos, New Mexico, meeting several prominent artists of the area, including Buffalo-born patron Mabel Dodge Luhan...

The large oil painting on canvas of fishing boats near the coast from around the 1930s is a wonderful work of art that captures the essence of seaside life in an era of true beauty a...

Urban landscape oil on canvas of the construction of the "Western Edition" in San Francisco during the 1960s. A playful rendering of this event, with children play around the perimet...

This vintage abstract uses differentiating shades of blues and soft pinks with black branching throughout. This creates a subtle yet bold painting considering the intricacy in color ...

Exquisite and colorful original oil on canvas painting by 20th century French painter, Joan Mayor, from the 1940s, depicts a ravishing woman or pin-up girl ...

Robert Blanchard Industrial Abstract Mixed-Media Oil Painting Offered for sale is a vintage 1960s Industrial mix media oil on canvas by Robert Blanchard. The painting encompasses a...

Alix Dufaux - Abstract Geometric painting 1967 Painting - decoration - Vintage Measures : 88cmx73,5cm - With Frame: 98cmx83,5cm Wear consistent with age and use.

Mid-Century circus with clown and dog oil painting on canvas. Framed and signed.

A 1960 oil on canvas by Mexican artist Carlos Orozco Romero depicting a violet human figure seated by a clear table with the Moon on her right. The painting is signed and dated on th...

Donald Plenderleith British Artist Landscape of Villeneuve-sur-Lot France Oil Painting on Board This stunning painting beautifully captures the sunlight in a landscape architectural...

Donald Plenderleith British Artist Landscape of a Dordogne Farmhouse France Oil Painting on Board This painting beautifully captures the serene charm of a rustic countryside French ...

Linocut by Ursula Foulkes (Great Britan) with dramatic color, form and mood. Dimensions: 8" x 10". References: Modern and Contemporary Art, Fauvism, Expressionism, Blue Rider ...

Signed oil painting "Sydländska hus" by Swedish artist Eric Elfwen.

Add a touch of artistic charm to your space with this vintage boho floral oil painting on canvas. Featuring rich, vibrant colors and intricate brushwork, this original piece captures...

This Vintage Boho Abstract Oil Painting on Board offers a striking blend of color, texture, and form, capturing the essence of artistic freedom. With its bold brushstrokes and expres...

Gorgeous abstract painting - unsigned.

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 ...

A mahogany wall mounted sculpture by Hugh Townley, 1962.

Original oil on canvas painting of a view from Garavan in Menton, France with mountain in the distance. Signed and dated Viggo Langer 1930. Condition: Retouches and pinholes at upper...

Decorate a wall or a shelf with this colorful painting. Set in a carved gilt wood frame and titled "Marche Breton a Quimper" which translates "Breton Market in Quimper", the painting...

Knud HørupEnamel on Copper, c. 1960sMid-Century Abstract Expressionism Rare and Large-Scale Work This rare and unusually large enamel on copper painting by Danish artist Knud Hørup ...