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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Night Rose
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

Materials

Cotton, Acrylic, Paper

Collage and Paint by Matthew Rose, Titled 12.05
Located in Peabody, MA
An original painting with collage titled "12.05", dated 2004, by the accomplished international artist Matthew Rose, an American expat artist, writer and ...
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Early 2000s French Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper

Mid-Century Framed Abstract Drip-Style Acrylic Art
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-century framed abstract drip-style acrylic painting. Framed in black metal under glass. Unsigned. Four drip-style paintings are available (see last picture) and sold separately, ...
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1960s English Vintage Modern Paintings

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Metal

Lars Bertle, Swedish artist. Oil on board. Abstract composition.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lars Bertle, Swedish artist. Oil on board. Abstract composition. "Night on the Island" (translated from "Natten på Ön"). Approximately from the 1970s. Signed on the front and back. I...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Paintings

Materials

Other

Modern Expressionist Abstract Painting Signed Mullin
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Modern Expressionist Abstract Painting. Featuring a vintage wood frame, original expressionist style abstract art with a mixture of colors, and a wire on the ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Original Bamboo Watercolor
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

Materials

Cotton, Paper, Acrylic

"The Ocean and the Beach" Abstract Oil Painting Oil on Canvas by Pat Badt
Located in Pasadena, CA
"The Ocean and the Beach" by Pat Badt is a fascinating painting especially for Ocean lovers! It encapsulates the serene yet dynamic relationship between the ocean and its timeless pa...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Paintings

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Paint

Alfred Reginald Thomson (British, 1895 - 1979) Venetian Scene.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Alfred Reginald Thomson (British, 1895 - 1979) Venetian Scene, gondolas surrounding a fountain painting. Oil on canvas, signed lower left and dated 1964. Unframed.
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1960s English Vintage Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Swedish artist. Oil on board. Abstract composition.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish artist, oil on board. Abstract composition. Signed. In perfect condition. Dimensions: 30.3 cm x 27.6 cm.
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20th Century Swedish Modern Paintings

Materials

Other

Olle Calrström, Swedish artist. Oil on board. Abstract composition.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Olle Calrström (1920-2006), Swedish artist Oil on board. Abstract composition. Signed. From the 1960s/70s. In perfect condition. Visible dimensions: 31.2 cm x 30.2 cm. Total dimensio...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Modern Paintings

Materials

Other

Modern Expressionist Abstract Painting Signed Mullin
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Modern Expressionist Abstract Painting. Featuring a vintage wood frame painted gray, original expressionist style abstract art with a mixture of colors, and a w...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Modern Expressionist Abstract Painting Signed Mullin
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Modern Expressionist Abstract Painting. Featuring a vintage wood frame, original expressionist style abstract art with a mixture of colors, and a wire on the ba...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Mixed Media Paint and Wax Construction by Matthew Rose
Located in Peabody, MA
An original mixed media paint and wax construction on wood titled "Yvonne (30 Girlfriends)", and dated 1997-2002, by the accomplished international artist Matthew Rose...
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Early 2000s French Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Sven Markhed, listed Swedish artist. Modernist landscape. Oil on canvas
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sven Markhed (1925-1996), listed Swedish artist. Modernist landscape in bright summer tones. Signed. In perfect condition. Dimensions: W 65.0 cm x H 50.0 cm. Total dimensions: W 80.0...
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20th Century Swedish Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Contemporary Fine Art
Located in Clermont, FL
CONTEMPORARY FINE ART Untitled Executed in 2021. original - only one - No Reproductions. signed by artist 40 x 30 x 1.5 in. ABOUT ARTIST Kelly-Ann BAPTISTE (1986), is a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Jo Patch Oil on Board Painting
Located in Miami, FL
A very decorative work of art by listed artist, Jo Patch. Jo Patch born in Opprebais on January 13, 1937. He was active in Belgium primarily although many of his works were exhibit...
Category

20th Century Belgian Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint, Masonite

Sture Haglundh, listed Swedish artist. Oil on board. Abstract composition.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sture Haglundh (1908-1978), listed Swedish artist. Oil on board. Abstract composition. Colouristic palette. Approximately from the 1960s. Signed. Visibl...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Modern Paintings

Materials

Other

Collage With Paint Titled "The Trial" by Matthew Rose
Located in Peabody, MA
An original paper collage painting on canvas titled "The Trial", dated 2013, by the accomplished international artist Matthew Rose, an American expat arti...
Category

2010s French Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper

Carlos Lopez-Ruiz (Bolivian/American, 1912 -1972) View of Funza, oil on board.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Carlos Lopez-Ruiz (Bolivian/American, 1912 -1972) View of Funza, oil on artist board, signed lower left. - Oil on artist board , signed lower left Framed dimensions: 30.5 in x 24.5 in
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20th Century European Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Large Oil on Board by David Hosie
By David Hosie
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Very large oil on board by this important Glasgow artist, signed lower right. Born 1962. We have been in contact with David and he has told us that this work was one of a series of...
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1980s Scottish Vintage Modern Paintings

Swedish artist. Oil on canvas. Abstract composition. 1955
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish artist, oil on canvas. Abstract composition. Colouristic palette. In excellent condition with minimal wear. Indistinctly signed and dated '55. Visible dimensions: 67.5 cm x 5...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Ben Morea Painting, Tantra Series (1993)
Located in New York, NY
Tantra series painting by artist and counter-cultural icon Ben Morea. Morea’s exploits during the 1960’s, as co-founder of the anarchist/activist collective ...
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1990s American Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper

Scandinavian artist. Oil on canvas. Still life in cubist style. Approx. 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian artist. Oil on canvas. Still life in cubist style. Approximately from the 1960s. In excellent condition with a few minimal flakes. Not signed. Dimensions: W 50.0 cm x H ...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Scandinavian artist. Oil on canvas. House in modernist style. 1960s/70s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian artist. Oil on canvas. House in modernist style. From the 1960s/70s. In good condition with signs of use. Not signed. Dimensions: 65.0 cm x 39.4 cm.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Stick Insect Watercolor Painting
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

Materials

Cotton, Acrylic, Paper

A large oil on masonite painting depicting a city view painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large oil on masonite painting depicting a city view painting featuring a clock tower. Unsigned. Frame: 52.5" x 40"
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20th Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Paint

Original Modern Contemporary Black and White Painting in Antique Gilt Frame
Located in Houston, TX
Original Modern Contemporary Black and White Painting in Antique Gilt Frame by Shannon Weir, a distinguished artist based in Houston, Texas. Weir's...
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2010s American Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Oil on Canvas Painting in the style of Takashi Murakami
Located in Denton, TX
Oil on canvas in the style of Takashi Murakami . Very colorful pop art that can brighten any room. It is signed on the back please see pictures
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

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

Materials

Cotton, Paper, Acrylic

1920's "Montmartre". Painting by Eugène de Sala
Located in Kastrup, DK
Eugène de Sala, 1899-1989 Experience the charm of Montmartre with this painting created by Eugène de Sala during his stay in Paris. This unique artwork is painted with oil colors on...
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Early 20th Century Danish Modern Paintings

Materials

Other

Alfred Boll, Swedish artist. Oil on canvas. Abstract composition. 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Alfred Boll, Swedish artist. Oil on canvas. Abstract composition. Colouristic palette. Bold brushstrokes. Signed. In perfect condition. Approximately from the 1970s. Title: "Höst" (...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Ingvar Engdahl, Swedish artist. Oil on board. Interior with two people. 1948
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ingvar Engdahl, Swedish artist. Oil on board. Interior with two people in modernist style. In very good condition. Would benefit from a clean. Signed and dated '48. Dimensions: 67.0 ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Modern Paintings

Materials

Other

Scandinavian artist. Oil on canvas. Abstract composition. Mid-20th C.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian artist, oil on canvas. Abstract composition. Mid-20th century. In excellent condition. Dimensions: 50.0 cm x 40.0 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Ink drawing on japanese paper by BAS - Framed
Located in Madrid, ES
Offering this unique drawing - ink on paper, professionally framed in wood. About BAS: Begoña Allendesalazar ("BAS") Born in Madrid, Spain. Lives & works in Spain, Madrid Be...
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2010s Spanish Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Abstract Mixed Media Painting in Blue
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage watercolor and mixed media abstract painting by artist George Turner ( 1943-2014) Illinois. on watercolor paper. The piece is signed and dated in pencil in the lower right c...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Painting by Mexican Artist Jesus Leuus, Mexico 1983, Signed & Dated
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing a true masterpiece from renowned Mexican artist Jesus Leuus, this exquisite painting captures the essence of Mexican culture with its vibrant colors and exceptional atten...
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1980s Mexican Vintage Modern Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Masonite

Swedish artist, oil on board. Abstract composition.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish artist. Oil on board. Abstract composition. Signed. In perfect condition. Dimensions: 21.5 cm x 28.5 cm.
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20th Century Swedish Modern Paintings

Materials

Other

Vintage Contemporary Original Mixed Media Abstract Painting on Canvas Signed Nk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A brilliant vintage Contemporary Original painting on canvas. A chic Abstract composition in pale cool colors. Signed by the artist NK. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Ink drawing II on japanese paper by BAS - Framed
Located in Madrid, ES
Offering this unique drawing - ink on paper, professionally framed in wood. About BAS: Begoña Allendesalazar ("BAS") Born in Madrid, Spain. Lives & works in Spain, Madrid Be...
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2010s Spanish Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

French Still Life with Fruit Painting by Yvonne Pene du Bois
Located in New York, NY
"Still Life with Fruit" Yvonne Pene du Bois (American and French, 1913-1997) C. Mid 20th Century Oil on canvas in wood frame Signed on lower right side of canvas Labeled by Graham Ga...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Abstract Mixed Media Painting in Red & Gray by George Turner
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage watercolor and mixed media abstract painting by artist George Turner ( 1943-2014) Illinois on watercolor paper. Unsigned. Unframed, from the artists estate, uneven edge trim...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

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...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Mexican Painting by Jesus Mariano Leuus, Signed & Dated 1982
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing a magnificent Mexican painting by renowned artist Jesus Mariano Leuus, signed and dated in 1982. This captivating artwork depicts a scene ...
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1980s Mexican Vintage Modern Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Masonite

Oil-on-Canvas Painting 'Golf in Saint Tropez' by Robert Delval (1934-)
By Henri Matisse, Delval, Pierre Bonnard
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with this wonderful artwork, titled 'Golf in Saint Tropez'. It is an oil painting on canvas and signed by the artist, Robert Delval (1934-). It dates back to 2007, making it a contemporary piece. The artist's playful use of colours, perspective, depth, and form in this artwork demonstrates the influence of the artistic styles of Henri Matisse and Pierre Bonnard, which Robert Delval saw as artistic inspirations. Robert Delval, born in 1934 in Montmartre, Paris, cultivated his artistic skills amidst the street painters of his childhood neighbourhood, drawing inspiration from books and museums. At twenty-five, he embarked on a European and American journey armed solely with brushes and notebooks. Upon returning to France, he divided his time, spending spring and summer on the Mediterranean coast and autumn and winter in Megève, selling his watercolours to passers-by, including the likes of Françoise Sagan. One of his small gouache pieces, depicting a view of the Luxembourg Garden, caught the eye of André Roussard, a Montmartre framer...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Vintage French Contemporary Modernist Figural on Canvas
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage French original Mixed Media on canvas. A chic Modernist Figural in bright clear colors. Signed on the back. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Torsten Hult, listed Swedish artist. Oil on board. Abstract composition.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Torsten Hult, a listed Swedish artist. Oil on board. Painting in abstract style. Titled "Höstlöv" (Autumn Leaves). Approximately from the 1960s. Signed Hult. In excellent condition. ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Modern Paintings

Materials

Other

Laurent Proneur Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas, French American Artist
Located in Miami, FL
Laurent Proneur Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas, French American Artist Offered for sale is an abstract oil painting on canvas by the French-American artist Laurent Proneur (b.1969-). The painting is bold and dramatic and is artist-signed in the lower right corner. The artist is a French-born American painter and well-known street artist who describes his paintings and other works as a “neoteric experiment in fine art graffiti.” Raised in a family of circus performers, the visual artist and music producer has been surrounded by creativity since he was a child. Proneur trained as an acrobat and juggler prior to his teenage years, so that he might join his family members as they traveled to perform in circuses all over Europe. It wasn’t long before Proneur would discover graffiti on the streets of Paris. Proneur eventually adopted the subversive art form as a way for him to express himself and during the mid-1980s began tagging alongside widely known street artists such as Jonone 156 and Futura 2000 — names he cites as influences today alongside the likes of Jackson Pollock and Pablo Picasso. As street art has long been part of the hip hop culture in the United States, rap music and production also became integral to Proneur’s life. During the 1990s, he established an independent production company, wrote and produced songs for himself and other artists, and worked with labels such as Sony and BMG. Proneur continued to create works of street art over the years, gaining recognition among the other active artists in France and earning acclaim in a book published by Paris Tonkar magazine, a publication that covers street art in Europe. He studied at the Beaux-Arts de Paris for three years and now works out of his studio in Los Angeles, California. In 2017, Proneur collaborated with the German bicycle company Haibike to help raise funds for the youth mountain biking programs of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association. The artist has had group and solo exhibitions at Gallery Montaigne, Terrell Moore...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Vintage Oil Painting of Faces Signed Olin 1971
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic oil painting of faces with spectacles. Signed by the artist and dated 1971.
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Laurent Proneur Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas, French American Artist
Located in Miami, FL
Figurative Oil on Canvas Painting by French American Artist Laurent Proneur Offered for sale is a bright, colorful figurative abstract oil painting on canvas by the French-born, California-based artist Laurent Proneur (b.1969...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Nude lady by Juraj Huliak
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Nude lady by Slovak painter Juraj Huliak painted in the beggining of 2023. Acryl on cardboard.
Category

2010s Slovak Modern Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Jeremiah Goodman Original Painting Signed and Dated
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Jeremiah Goodman original painting signed and dated. Art dimensions: 16..25”W x 26.5"H
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1940s American Vintage Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paper

Robert Natkin Original Painting 1970's-Superb Example of its type 9660
Located in Ukiah, CA
Robert Natkin Original Painting 1970's-Superb Example of its type. There were a number of works done in this style in the 1970s (this one is signed but not dated). The color palett...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Parisian Street Scene Oil Painting French Artist Antoine Blanchard
Located in Toledo, OH
Impressionist oil painting on canvas by French artist Antoine Blanchard 1910-1988. Street scene La Madeleine Boulevard Paris France. Great movement and play on colors. Signed lower r...
Category

20th Century European Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Mixed Media Abstract Painting by Artist Gustavo Oviedo, "Sciatica"
Located in Miami, FL
Miami Artist Gustavo Oviedo Mixed Media Abstract Painting on Canvas Offered for sale is a mixed media on canvas by Miami-based artist Gustavo Oviedo from his 131 Projects studio....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paintings

Materials

Enamel

Abstract Skyline Harbor Painting
Located in Denton, TX
Beautiful handpainted harbor scene somewhere in Asia
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Masonite, Paint

Swedish artist. Oil on board. Abstract composition in bold colours.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish artist. Oil on board. Abstract composition in bold colours. Signed. In perfect condition. Total dimensions: 22.0 cm x 26.5 cm.
Category

20th Century Swedish Modern Paintings

Materials

Other

Robert Natkin- Rare Original 1966 Work in Charcoal 9657
Located in Ukiah, CA
Robert Natkin- Rare Original 1966 Work in Charcoal 9657 ( 21"W x 26"H - Art: 12.75"W x 17.75"H ) There were a number of Works done in this style in the mid-60s, but this is the only...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Paintings

Materials

Abalone, Acrylic

Al Bright Signed 2002 “Forcefield Blues” Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A large oil on canvas painting by the American artist Al Bright (1940-2019). Titled Forcefield Blues, this monumental work uses vibrant blues punctuated with...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

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