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Modern Paintings

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
George Dannatt, 'August Night' , Oil on Wood, British (1915-2009)
Located in Oxford, GB
George Dannatt British (1915-2009) Oil on wood. An underrated St ives artist from the Modernist school . Sophisticated and serene with a lovely strong colour combination and well fra...
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1990s British Modern Paintings

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Paint

"Lullaby of Birdland, " 2021 Large Framed Abstract Oil by Kathi Robinson Frank
Located in New York, NY
"Lullaby of Birdland," 2021 is a large framed abstract oil and mixed-media painting by Kathi Robinson Frank with pastel, graphite oil stick and charcoal in diaphanous shades of white...
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2010s American Modern Paintings

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Paint

Warren Fischer Watercolor Landscape Painting Signed and Dated 1962
Located in Miami, FL
Warren Fischer watercolor landscape painting signed and Dated 1962 Offered for sale is an original watercolor landscape painting by the American artist Warren Fischer (1943-2001) ...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Paintings

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Wood, Paper, Paint

Modern Oil Painting on Canvas by Alex Kwartler Untitled, 2005
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Modern Oil Painting on Canvas by Alex Kwartler Untitled, 2005 Alex Kwartler (b 1979) untitled, 2005 oil on canvas Red, white and blue 'Check' on a gray b...
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Early 2000s American Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Large Gabe Silverman 1980s Abstract Op Art Painting
Located in Miami, FL
Large Gabe Silverman 1980s Abstract Op Art Painting Offered for sale is an original Op Art painting recently discovered in a time capsule from the 19...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Greg Parker, Untitled, 1988; Graphite and Oil on Gessoed Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
Greg Parker, American, b. 1952 Untitled, 1988 Graphite and oil on gessoed panel Signed and dated to verso. Geometric composition in monochromatic variations ending on a graphite...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Paintings

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Gesso, Paint

Wanderings Acrylic on Canvas Abstract Painting Kevin Palmer
By Kevin Palmer
Located in Montreal, QC
This work is signed: K PALMER on lower right corner, recto of the canvas; canvas size 40"; x 36” x 1.5" profile. Kevin Palmer’s abstract approach to painting is influenced by his tra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Paintings

Pierre Fortin Modern Figurative Abstract Charcoal Painting Titled Propaganda
Located in Montreal, QC
Charcoal on paper mounted on wood titled: Propaganda; Panel 48" x 48" x 1.5" deep. Signed Pierre Fortin and dated 2020 on the back of the canvas. Pierre Fortin a Conceptual Artist Fine Artist, born in Montreal, Quebec. Fortin's career spans over 30 years designing and creating for a wide range of nationally and internationally recognized corporations, magazines and publishers. His work has been featured in Catapult Magazine, American Illustration and Communication Arts. Fortin's worked in the video game and theme park industry. His work included mural creation for Universal Studios to being commissioned by Sports Illustrated, The Atlantic Monthly, Forbes, Business Week and Time magazine... He has also created designs of sculptures and props for the Beijing Cube Water Park. The water park won a WWA Industry Innovation Award. Pierre also collaborated in the design of the Dollywood Mystery Mine, in Pigeon Forge...
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2010s Canadian Modern Paintings

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Wood, Paper

Stanislaw Frenkiel (1918-2001) Original Painting “Cabaret” 1973 Brussells
By Vera Frenkel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
It’s a rare and beautiful painting from Stanislaw Frenkiel. This painting was exhibited in the Tamara Pfeiffer Gallery in Brussels, Belgium. It was the most prestigious gallery in 1973. Entitled “Cabaret”. It came from a Celebrity Estate...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Modern Paintings

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Paper

Portrait ‘Woman with Tilted Head’ Signed Hugo Scheiber
By Hugó Scheiber
Located in New York, NY
Painting, oil in cardboard, signed H Scheiber (Budapest 1873- 1950). Hugo Scheiber was born in Budapest in 1873. At the age of eight, he moved with his family from Budapest to Vie...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Modern Paintings

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Paint

Pair of Framed Work on Paper by Jose Luis Cuevas
By Jorge Luis Cuevas
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two ink and water color on paper by Mexican artist Jose Luis Cuevas (1934-2017). Presented in a pair of white frames. One with both side drawn. Both depict a distorted figure commonl...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Modern Paintings

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Paper

Oil on Board by Shay Docking
By Shay Docking
Located in London, GB
Framed oil on board by the New Zealand artist Shay Docking (1928-2000) entitled 'The Burnt Paddock'. Signed and dated Shay Docking 61 lower right and titled 'The Burnt Paddock.' This vibrant abstract painting depicts the beauty of vibrant fields of corn or wheat and evokes the sights and smells...
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1960s Australian Vintage Modern Paintings

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Paint

Oil on Canvas Painting "Medusa" by Diego Cabral, 2022
Located in North Miami, FL
"Medusa" - A Captivating Oil on Canvas Masterpiece by Argentinian Contemporary Artist Diego Cabral (2021) Immerse yourself in the beguiling realm of cont...
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21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Wood

Maria Astadjov Modern Abstract Painting "Saddened By the Distance", 2019
Located in Montreal, QC
Modern abstract, mixed-media paintings; titled “Saddened By the Distance” by Maria Astadjov, a conceptual fine artist; two panels of mixed-media on Alum...
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2010s Canadian Modern Paintings

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Aluminum

‘New Bike’ Acrylic on Canvas Abstract Painting Andrew Plum
Located in Montreal, QC
This work is signed, dated and titled "PLUM 2008 New Bike” verso of the canvas and signed PLUM on recto; canvas size - 48" x 36” x .75" profile. Andrew Plum was born in Lancashire, E...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Paintings

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Canvas

Painting 'October in the Cantina' by Sergio Agostini, Italy, 1960
By Sergio Agostini
Located in New York, NY
"Ottobre in Cantina" Painting, oil on canvas by Italian artist Sergio Agostini, Rome, 1960. Signed on lower left with sticker from original exhibition at Galleria L'88 on Via M...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Paintings

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Canvas

Harley Francis 1980s Vintage Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Miami, FL
Harley Francis 1980s vintage abstract oil painting on canvas Offered for sale is a 1980s vintage abstract oil painting on canvas by the late American artist Harley Francis (1940-2...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Original Oil Painting by Viktor Freytag, Berlin, 1950
By Viktor Freytag
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
The original oil painting is painted by Viktor Freytag (1870-?), Berlin in 1950 on deep streched canvas and is currently unframed.
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1950s German Vintage Modern Paintings

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Canvas

Vintage Warren Fischer Framed Abstract Acrylic Painting
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Warren Fischer framed abstract acrylic painting Offered for sale is an abstract acrylic painting on canvas by Warren Fischer. The artist used bold strokes, rich hues, an...
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1990s American Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Wood

Richard Hirsch Encaustic Painting of Nothing #25, 2011
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's encaustic Painting of Nothing #25 is made of ceramic raw materials, dry pigment and wax. This piece is part of his ongoing Paint...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paintings

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Clay, Organic Material

"La Vioilinista" Oil/Canvas by Garmed, Signed and Dated 1997 with COA by Artist
Located in Miami, FL
"La Vioilinista" Oil/Canvas by Garmed, Signed and dated 1997 with COA by Artist Offered for sale is a bright and colorful oil on canvas titled "La Violinista" by Venezuelan/Americ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Paintings

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Canvas

Contemporary Oil Painting by Cuban American Artist Juan Navarette
Located in Miami, FL
Contemporary Oil Painting by Cuban American Artist Juan Navaretten A oil on canvas by seasoned Cuban-American artist Juan Navarette titled "Forbidden Lovers". Juan A. Navarrete was ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paintings

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Canvas

Modern Semi-Abstract Aquatic Landscape Watercolor
Located in Pasadena, CA
This illegibly signed semi-abstract watercolor, dated from 1989, features a captivating and dreamy representation of sub-aquatic life. The technique used in this piece creates a deep...
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1880s American Antique Modern Paintings

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Wood, Paper

Sunset over the Sea, Jan de Clerck '1891-1964'
By Jan De Clerck
Located in Leuven , BE
Sunset over the sea, Jan De Clerck (1891 - 1964), oil on canvas, signed.
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1930s Belgian Vintage Modern Paintings

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Canvas

"Diversion" Abstract Mixed-Media Painting on Canvas by Louis Shields, 2018
Located in Middleburg, VA
A contemplative study in balance and texture, Diversion is a signed abstract mixed-media painting by American artist Louis Shields. Created as part of the 2018 Millennium Series, thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Paint

"Hat" by Dimitry Zenkovich
Located in Richmond, VA
Modern painting titled "Hat" by Russian artist Dimitry Zenkovich. Oil on canvas, dated 2005 Original gallery label on reverse
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Early 2000s Russian Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Original oil painting the boys LES GARCONS by Carole Grandgirard. France 2024.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Painting the boys, LES GARCONS. By Carole Grandgirard, title and signature on the back of the canvas. Oil on canvas. Contemporary, France 2024. Carole Grandgirard is a French pai...
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2010s French Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Maria Astadjov Modern Abstract Painting "Imagine If That Was True" 2021
Located in Montreal, QC
Maria Astadjov Modern Abstract Painting. Imagine If That Was True. Modern abstract, mixed-media on Aluminum; titled “Imagine If That Was True” by Maria ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Paintings

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Aluminum

Warren Fischer Abstract Watercolor Painting on Paper
Located in Miami, FL
Warren Fischer Abstract Watercolor Painting on Paper Offered for sale is a 1090s Warren Fischer abstract watercolor painting on paper. Fischer used bold hues and powerful brushwor...
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1990s American Modern Paintings

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Paint, Paper

Meg den Hartog, Reflection (2017)
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NL
Meg den Hartog (b. December 30, 1952) is a Dutch painter based in Houten, known for her romantic-realistic style and exceptional attention to detail. Growing up in a creative family, Meg was exposed to the world of art from a young age. After studying under Poen de Wijs from 2005 to 2014, Meg mastered the "stricheltechnik" technique—a method of building up layers with fine strokes to create highly realistic imagery. While de Wijs focused on magical realism, Meg developed her own style, emphasizing the romantic realism...
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2010s Dutch Modern Paintings

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Acrylic

“Pears as Sun & Moon” Original Contemporary Impressionist Acrylic Painting by Wi
Located in Cookeville, TN
Interesting Modern “Pears as Sun & Moon” Original Acrylic Painting / Artwork by Nashville Artist Will Koenig - Signed Nashville area painter Will Koenig studied art as a young studen...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paintings

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Acrylic, Paint

Andrew Plum Printemps Paris Contemporary Abstract Painting, 2009
Located in Montreal, QC
“Printemps Paris” is an original, one of a kind, pink, yellow, green, black, cream, contemporary, acrylic on canvas abstract still life painting. Vibrant pops of color work in harmony to create this unique, contemporary work of art by Andrew...
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Early 2000s Canadian Modern Paintings

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Canvas

Egidio Bonfante Modern Abstract Geometric Painting, "Light and Colors", 1979
Located in Biella, IT
Egidio Bonfante Italy graphic designer for Olivetti, tempera paint colors light study 1979 painting on canvas applicate to panel wood and measures...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Paintings

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Canvas

Little Italian Enamel on Copper Signed Amurri
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Little Italian enamel on copper signed Amurri (Giancarlo Amurri) within a square black frame cm. 23,5. It' a little art work! O/633.
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Paintings

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Copper

Green and Copper Hand Guilded Wallpaper, Non-Repeating Mural, Made by Hand in UK
Located in London, GB
Igneous is a design made from carbon powder and using Custhom’s innovative process of hand-foiling wallpapers, creates a unique distressed or highly polished finish in a wide range o...
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2010s English Modern Paintings

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Paper

Richard Hirsch Encaustic Painting of Nothing #3L, 2013
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's encaustic Painting of Nothing #3L is made of ceramic raw materials, dry pigment and wax. This piece is part of his ongoing Paint...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paintings

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Clay, Organic Material

The Kremlin at Rostov by Nicolai Timkov
Located in San Marino, CA
Painted in 1969 at the height of Timkov's ability, this painting depicts the Kremlin in Rostov, one of Timko's favorite, non-landscape subjects. Signed and dated onthe reverse and si...
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Late 20th Century Russian Modern Paintings

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Wood

Warren Fischer Figurative Abstract Watercolor Painting with Mixed Media Collage
Located in Miami, FL
Warren Fischer Figurative Abstract watercolor painting with Mixed Media Collage Offered for sale is an abstract painting by Warren Fischer incorporating watercolor and mixed media...
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1990s American Modern Paintings

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Paste, Paint, Paper

21st Century Watercolor Scarabeo
Located in Madrid, ES
This charming and sophisticated wall decoration has been entirely hand-painted on 100% natural cotton paper, using the sumi-e technique inspired by ancient Korean paintings. Particul...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Paintings

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Cotton, Acrylic, Paper

Abstract acrylic painting with Hair on Hide custom frame
Located in Chicago, IL
This extremely unique piece by the late Artist, Larry Roberts, was uncovered from the archives and has never been shown. This piece has an organic shaped paper adhered to the wood, ...
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Early 2000s American Modern Paintings

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Abalone, Acrylic, Wood, Paper

Gunnar Ånger, Painting on Galvanized Metal
Located in Long Island City, NY
GUNNAR ÅNGER ( 1952- 2019) abstract painting. Acrylic on perforated galvanized metal. Unsigned.
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1990s Swedish Modern Paintings

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Sheet Metal

Maria Astadjov Modern Abstract Painting titled “Might Dream of You”, 2019
Located in Montreal, QC
Modern abstract, oil on canvas painting; titled “Might Dream of You” by Maria Astadjov, a conceptual fine artist, oil on canvas, signed on front bottom ...
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2010s Canadian Modern Paintings

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Canvas

Painting of a Woman, 20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Painting of a woman, 20th century Painting, oil on canvas, signed and dated 1981, depicting a young woman in spring attire. Measures: H: 73 cm, W...
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1980s European Vintage Modern Paintings

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Canvas

Michelle Hénault Modern Abstract Painting "Terre Inconnue 2/Unknown Land 2" 2017
Located in Montreal, QC
Modern abstract, oil on canvas painting; titled “Terre Inconnue 2/Unknown Land 2” by Michelle Hénault, a conceptual fine artist. Signed on front bottom right, also, signed, dated and...
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2010s Canadian Modern Paintings

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Canvas

Abstract Painting Beige-brown-orange by the Leipzig Painter W. Biedermann 1987
Located in Salzburg, AT
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...
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1980s German Vintage Modern Paintings

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Paper

Rubber City 2 by Mauro Oliveira
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rubber City 2 by Mauro Oliveira, signed. Erasers, acrylic paint covered with resin on wood frame Height: 20 inches / Width: 20 inches / Depth: 0.75 inch 1 in stock in Los Angeles Ord...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paintings

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Resin, Acrylic, Wood

Rubber City 2 by Mauro Oliveira
Rubber City 2 by Mauro Oliveira
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Jose Mario Ansalone Abstract Portrait Painting on Canvas
Located in Miami, FL
Jose Mario Ansalone abstract portrait painting. Offered for sale is an original abstract acrylic portrait painting on canvas by the renowned Argentine artist Jose Mario Ansalone...
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Early 2000s Argentine Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Wood

"23 V: Countercurrent, " Large Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas by Renée Rey
Located in New York, NY
In her mixed-media artwork "23 V Countercurrent," Rey explores narratives connecting nature, technology and sustainability. Fusing a Postmodern oeuvre of abstraction and surrealism, with a nod to Tiepolo, Constable and Dali, the artist ignites saturated stems of red, pink, and green pigments in a world where color and form flow in and out of multi-perspectives. Springing forth through space is symbolic iconography. Sea life including fish, manatee and coral swim through currents of air, water and land as the artist examines the dynamic link between them. Engineered towers protect vital H2O for human sustenance while elements of the periodic table depict the equality of all that exists on earth and beyond. Renée Rey...
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2010s American Modern Paintings

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Paint

Nicolas Fasolino Realism Oil Painting on Canvas, Argentine Artist
By Nicolas Fasolino
Located in Miami, FL
Nicolas Fasolino Realism Oil Painting on Canvas, Argentine Artist A still life composition executed in a realist medium by noted Argentine Artist Nicolas Fasolino signed lower right and dated '05. This oil on canvas depicts a candle-lit table...
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Early 2000s Argentine Modern Paintings

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Canvas

Elaine Goldberg-Galen "Jerusalem" Oil on Canvas
Located in Astoria, NY
Elaine Goldberg-Galen (American, b. 1928), "Jerusalem", Oil on Canvas, 1976, signed lower right, marked to verso with title and artist's name, silver-tone frame. Image: 60" H x 70" W...
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Late 20th Century Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Richard Hirsch Encaustic Painting of Nothing #52, 2017
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's encaustic Painting of Nothing #52 is made of ceramic raw materials, dry pigment and wax. This piece is part of his ongoing Painting of Nothing Series. Hirsch applies the waxy mix with a brush onto redwood plywood backed structures with two-inch wood strips all around and used various torches to layer, flux, bubble and blend. "Waxy and very tactile, they are probably the work Mark Rothko would have done had he spent most of his life in clay. Hirsch’s paintings have the nuance, subtle texture, and color shifts that become evident in blown-up photographs of his ceramic objects as well as a similar presence." Signed and dated en verso by the artist. This painting ship directly from the artist’s studio in Rochester, NY. (Literature: "With Fire: Richard Hirsch, A Life Between Chance and Design", Scott Meyer (Author), RIT Cary Graphic Arts Press 2012 - "The Paintings" pgs. 102 - 105) Richard Hirsch brief bio: In the field of contemporary ceramic, Rick Hirsch has earned an international reputation. He has achieved this recognition by engaging in numerous diversified professional activities. Through efforts in university teaching, exhibits, writing, lecturing and researching he has risen to worldwide prominence. In 1975, Hirsch co-authored a book entitled Raku, published by Watson-Guptill. This was the first comprehensive text to address the new innovations developing in the west that were transforming traditional Japanese Raku. Also, in the same year, Hirsch became a founding faculty member of The Program in Artistry at Boston University. Currently, Hirsch is a Professor Emeritus at The School for American Crafts which is a part of Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY. His university teaching career now spans well over four decades. Repeatedly, Hirsch has participated in several milestone exhibitions and publications. Significant shows include; The Evolution of American Art in Craft Media Since 1945; Echoes: Historical References in Contemporary Ceramics; American Ceramics Now; Raku: Origins, Impact and Contemporary Expression; and Convergences: The Presence of the Past in Contemporary American Ceramics...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paintings

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Clay, Organic Material

Abstract Composition in White, Black, and Orange by Jacek Mirczak
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Abstract Composition in White, Black, and Orange by Jacek Mirczak Marvel at the minimalist beauty of this abstract painting, which combines simplicity with powerful artistic express...
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2010s Polish Modern Paintings

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Acrylic

Homoerotic scene with three male nude figures by Silvia Volpini, Italy 1991
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a large scale canvas depicting three nude male figures. This homoerotic scene is done in oil pastels on canvas by the Italian artist Silvia Volpini in 1...
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1990s Italian Modern Paintings

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Canvas

Pulliam Abstract Framed Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Countryside, IL
Pulliam Abstract framed oil painting on canvas This painting measures: 20 wide x 2 deep x 24 inches high This painting is in great Vintage condition with minor marks, dents, an...
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2010s American Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

"Heart on Fire" by Louis Shields, Original Mixed Media Canvas Painting
Located in Middleburg, VA
A dazzling and emotionally charged original painting by Louis Shields, Heart on Fire captures a moment of kinetic grace and inner intensity from the artist's 2018 Dancer Series. This...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paintings

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Wood, Paint, Canvas, Acrylic

Large Framed Abstract Oil Painting, "Man Finish House" by Kathi Robinson Frank
Located in New York, NY
"Man Finish House," 2018 by artist Kathi Robinson Frank is large abstract work from her large-scale paintings which incorporate oil, acrylic, charcoal, pastel and metallic paint fram...
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2010s American Modern Paintings

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Acrylic

Painting Black White Contemporary Geometric Futuristic Acrylic Spray on Wood
Located in Seville, ES
ATLAS 02 "Atlas" proposes a disruptive vision of the space-time concept, as a reflection between the ancestral and the comic, making us wander about the connection between both and t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood

Paul Ackerman Composition Oil on Canvas
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Paul Ackerman (1908-1981) composition oil on canvas. Wear the stamp of the signature at the bottom left. 73 x 92 cm.
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1960s French Vintage Modern Paintings

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Canvas

Richard Hirsch Encaustic Painting of Nothing #15, 2011
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's encaustic Painting of Nothing #15 is made of ceramic raw materials, dry pigment and wax. This piece is part of his ongoing Paint...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paintings

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Clay, Organic Material

Cuban American Artist Juan Navarrette Oil Painting
Located in Miami, FL
Cuban American Artist Juan Navarrette Oil Painting An oil on canvas by seasoned Cuban-American artist Juan Navarrette titled "Comienzo del Amor". Juan A. Navarrette was born in Hav...
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Early 2000s American Modern Paintings

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Canvas

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