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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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
Recognized Seller Listings
Fraser Taylor Black and Purple Oil over Canvas
Located in Chicago, IL
Fraser Taylor Black and Purple Oil over Canvas, 2005 some paper and fabric elements are incorporated.
Signed on back Fraser Taylor 2005
Intro:
Fraser Taylor is an interdisciplinary v...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Canvas, Paint
Massive Abstract Acrylic on Canvas, Pascal Magis (1955-2011)
By Pascal Magis
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is an absolutely beautiful acrylic on canvas by French artist, Pascal Magnis. A master of color, Magnis creates a canvas in which the colors and shapes appear to be jumping off the canvas. At the grand size of 9'10" x 6'9" this would ignite that drab wall! The artwork is signed in the lower right corner.
Below From: Wimbledon Fine Art
"Pascal Magis...
Category
1990s French Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Large Acrylic on Canvas, Pascal Magis (1955-2011)
By Pascal Magis
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Truly a spectacular piece, this acrylic on canvas is by French artist, Pascal Magis. Known for his use of color, Magis uses acrylics as though the paint has a life of its own. Domina...
Category
1990s French Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Oversized Abstract Acrylic on Canvas, Pascal Magis (1955-2011)
By Pascal Magis
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This oversized acrylic on canvas is by French artist Pascal Magis. Known for his use of color, this would add flare to any interior. Dominant colors are red, black, yellow and blue. ...
Category
1990s French Modern Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
“Il Desiderio Espresso “ Italian Mid-Century Painting
Located in Austin, TX
Mix media on canvas from mid-century Italy. This piece is signed by the artist and is titled “Il Desiderio Espresso”, translating to “The Expressed Desire.” The painting has beautifu...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
“Di Stelle Cadenti” Italian Mid-Century Painting
Located in Austin, TX
Mixed media on canvas from mid-century Italy. This piece is signed by the artist, attributed to Danilo Pacchiotti’s entourage. It is titled “Di Stelle Cadenti”; translating to “Of Sh...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
'Neo Formal', Painting by Gordon Moore
Located in Dallas, TX
The geometric imagery on this wedge-shaped acrylic on canvas by Gordon Moore (American, b. 1947) reflects the ongoing influence of New York City on his wo...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Ben Morea Painting, Tantra Series (1994)
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 ...
Category
1990s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint, Paper
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 ...
Category
1990s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint, Paper
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Abstract Collage "Dialogue" 1960s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Rare abstract collage "Dialogue" in engraved and patinated bronze and pewter with colorful enamel cloisonne and hand-brazed sculptured frame by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media Metallic Copper Textural Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary abstract mixed media painting with textured 3D shapes painted in a metallic copper on rectangular stretched canvas. (BARBARA KISKOVSKI)
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Peter A. Kotka, Stiil Life with Bottle of 1997 Chateau Belgrave Haut Medoc
Located in Downingtown, PA
Peter A. Kotka, Stiil Life with Bottle of 1997 Chateau Belgrave Grand Cru Classe, Glass & Cheese
Oil on Linen Panel,
Signed lower right.
The Framed trompe l'oeil still life of a...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Peter A. Kotka Stiil Life with Wine & Cheese
Located in Downingtown, PA
Peter A. Kotka Stiil Life with Wine & Cheese,
Oil on Linen Panel,
Signed lower right.
1995.
The trompe l'oeil still life of a bottle of wine, a half-empty wine glass and a smal...
Category
1990s English Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
10 Commandments by Massimo Giacon Italy, 1997 Acrylic on Wood in
Located in Chicago, IL
10 Commandments by Massimo Giacon, monumental painting acrylic on wood. Italy, 1997
Signed to lower edge: [Approved by Giacon]. Measures: 72¾ H × 4...
Category
1990s Modern Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Abstract Painting of Dripping Paint in a Black Frame
By Richard Rumi
Located in New York, NY
Acrylic on canvas abstract dripping paint action painting in red, black, and white by Richard Rumi, "Assurance".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Abstract Painting of Black Squares with Blue and Yellow Strokes
By Richard Rumi
Located in New York, NY
Acrylic on canvas abstract painting of squares in black, blue, and yellow strokes by Richard Rumi, "Ticking Away".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Abstract Black and White Painting with Red and Blue Strokes
By Richard Rumi
Located in New York, NY
Acrylic on canvas abstract white painting with red and blue strokes by Richard Rumi, "After Midnight".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Martin Kline "Untitled" Abstract Pencil and Gouache 1993 'Signed and Dated'
By Martin Kline
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully framed original artwork, Untitled, ink and gouache on paper, 7" x 10" sheet, by Martin Kline, American 1993 signed and dated on lower corner.
Martin Kline’s (b. 1961) ...
Category
1990s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paper
Markus Linnenbrink Drill Painting, "How Many Holes" 2003 'Signed'
By Markus Linnenbrink
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and complex Drill Painting, "HOW MANY HOLES", by Markus Linnenbrink, American 2003 (signed, titled and dated on verso with gallery label). This is a...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Metal
"Stonington, Maine" Painting by Janet Sullivan Turner, Oil on Canvas
Located in Downingtown, PA
"Stonington, Maine" Painting by Janet Sullivan Turner,
oil on canvas,
Signed "J Sullivan Turner" lr,
Circa 1965.
The painting from the artist's collection signed and named Stonington, Maine.
Dimensions: Framed 24 3/4 inches x 30 3/4 inches wide, sight 24 inches high x 30 inches wide.
Condition: Good
Provenance: The Estate of the Artist
Commenting on Turner’s work, Philadelphia art critic, Dr. Burton Wasserman...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Contemporary Gouache Abstract Painting
By Tom John
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary abstract painting in gouache and pencil on paper in a black rectangular frame (TOM JOHN, 2010).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Framed Bold Still Life Oil Painting of a Teapot Filled with Wildflowers
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary still life oil painting of a bouquet of wildflowers and thistles inside a blue and white teapot against a bold graphic red and black...
Category
20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood
Japanese Two-Panel Screen Stylized Waves on Silver Leaf and Golden Sun
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese two-panel screen: Stylized waves on silver leaf and golden sun. Showa period (1926-1989), modern painting in mineral pigments on silver.
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paper
Abstract Red and White Painting in Black Frame
By Richard Rumi
Located in New York, NY
Acrylic on canvas painting in red and white strokes with a black frame by Richard Rumi, "Dragon's Den".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Abstract Blue, Brown, and Beige Spiral Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary abstract painting of blue and white concentric swirls on rectangular gallery wrapped canvas.
Category
20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Triptych of Geometric Abstract Paintings in Wooden Frames
By Richard Rumi
Located in New York, NY
Triptych in acrylic of abstract geometric squares in cream and black in brushed metallic wooden frames, by Richard Rumi, "Asylum".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Leslie Formalik Trompe L'oeil Paintings of Butterflies, Pair, Dated
Located in Downingtown, PA
Leslie Formalik Trompe L'oeil paintings of butterflies,
Pair,
Dated 2013 and 2019
The pair of beautiful tromp l'oeil paintings each depict a different pinned butterfly...
Category
2010s North American Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood
Tom John Goauche on Canvas Abstract Triptych '2010'
By Tom John
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 contemporary abstract paintings (triptych) with gouache on rectangular canvas in shades of pink, red and white. (TOM JOHN, 2010).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Contemporary Michal Zoborrowski Abstract Figural Painting of a Couple Dancing
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary figural oil painting of a man in a black suit dancing with a lady wearing a blue and floral shawl in a black and gilt trim frame titled "Couple Dancing" (by MICHAL ZOBOR...
Category
20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Water World Abstract Photograph
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary abstract photograph of light reflecting on water reverse printed on glass in a white box frame titled "Water World" (by DEANN ARCE).
Category
20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Glass
American Post-War Abstract Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
American Post War design abstract art, oil painting of pink, green, orange and beige shapes in a silver frame.
Category
20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Silver
J.J. McVicker Painting "Hard Edge" Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
J.J. McVicker painting "Hard Edge" painting "Number 2", 1980.
Jesse Jay McVicker (b.1911-d.2004) was an American painter, printmaker and sculptor. ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
J.J. McVicker Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
"Black Over Green", 1970.
Jesse Jay McVicker (b.1911-d.2004) was an American painter, printmaker and sculptor. Born in Oklahoma McVicker studied ...
Category
1970s Saint Pierre and Miquelon Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
J.J. McVicker Painting "Hard Edge" Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
J.J. McVicker painting "Hard Edge" painting "Black/Red Intersection", 1970.
Jesse Jay McVicker (b.1911-d.2004) American painter, printmaker and scu...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Robert Matheny Glitter Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
Robert E. Matheny Glitter on canvass.
Early work 1969, original Lucite shadow box frame.
Visual artist starting in circa 1960, two years after graduating from Long Beach state College with an art education Masters Degree,
Contemporary of John Baldessari, San Diego Art...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
J.J. McVicker Painting "Hard Edge" Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
J.J. McVicker painting "Hard Edge" painting "Number 1", 1980.
Jesse Jay McVicker (b.1911-d.2004) was an American painter, printmaker and sculptor...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Painting by Sven Hansson, Sweden, 1982
By Sven Hansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Painting by Sven Hansson, Sweden, 1982.
Oil on canvas.
Signed and dated "Sven Hansson 1982".
Dimensions:
H: 95 cm/ 3' 1 3/8"
W: 130 cm/ 4' 3 1/8"
Provenance: The collection of t...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Ben Schonzeit "Two Protea" Large Acrylic on Canvas, 1989 'Signed'
By Ben Schonzeit
Located in New York, NY
Large original acrylic on canvas "Two Protea" by Ben Schonzeit, American 1989, signed and dated on reverse with gallery label that reads: (Ben Schonzeit “Two Protea, Acrylic on canva...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Wood
Painting by Sven Hansson, Sweden. 1979
By Sven Hansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Painting by Sven Hansson, Sweden. 1979.
Painted wood relief on board.
Dimensions:
H: 42 cm/ 16 1/2"
W: 51 cm/ 20''
Provenance: the estate of the artist.
Working in a purely geome...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood
Painting by Bo Andersson, Sweden, 1997
By Bo Andersson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Painting by Bo Andersson, Sweden, 1997.
Mixed-media on sheet metal.
Measures:
H: 106 cm/ 3' 6"
W: 66 cm/ 2' 2 3/8"
Dated and signed KGBA
Provenance: bought from the arti...
Category
1990s Swedish Modern Paintings
Materials
Sheet Metal
Painting Fra Coma Til Egba by Kai Führer, Signed, Unframed, Denmark, 1977
Located in Stockholm, SE
Painting Fra Coma til Egba by Kai Führer,
Denmark, 1977.
Oil on canvas. Unframed.
Signed "Kai Führer" on reverse.
Dimensions:
H: 120 cm/ 47"
W: 120 cm/ 47"
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Painting Fra Coma til Egba by Kai Führer, Denmark, 1977
Located in Stockholm, SE
Painting Fra Coma til Egba by Kai Führer, Denmark, 1977.
Oil on canvas.
Unframed.
Signed "Kai Führer" on reverse.
Measurements:
H: 120 cm/ 47"
W: 120 cm/ 47".
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Acrylic Painting by David Svensson, Sweden, 2002, Blue, geometic, woven
Located in Stockholm, SE
Painting by David Svensson, Sweden,
2002.
Mixed-media on board.
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Modern Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Jacques Fabert "Decouverte" Painting, 1962
By Jacques Fabert
Located in New York, NY
Original oil on board "Decouverte" with abstract figural motif by Jacques Fabert. Originally part of an exhibition in San Francisco 1962. Signed and labeled on verso as well as a lab...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Kate Shepherd "Gold Double Sun Set" Large Painting on Wood Panels 2007 ‘Signed’
Located in New York, NY
Large original painting "Gold Double Sun Set", acrylic and acrylic lacquer on wood panels, by Kate Shepherd, American 2007 (signed on back).
Kate Shepherd is a contemporary Americ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Brady Legler "Mechanism" Acrylic on Canvas, 2017
By Brady Legler
Located in New York, NY
"Mechanism" is an original acrylic painting on canvas by Brady Legler, American 2017 (signed on verso). Bio available upon request.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Framed Modern Abstract Oil Painting by Stevan Kissel
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This abstract painting by little known Los Angeles artist is a fine example of color abstraction. The painting portrays an abstract ballerina dancer. The painting has been newly fram...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Painting by Sven Hansson, Sweden, 1982
By Sven Hansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Working in a purely geometric, non-figurative style, Sven Hansson was a Swedish painter who is now represented in various municipalities in his home country, including the Museum of ...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Painting by Sven Hansson, Sweden. 1983
By Sven Hansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Oil on board.
Dated and signed.
Measurements:
H: 71 cm/ 2' 4 1/2''
W: 120 cm/ 3' 11 3/4''.
Working in a purely geometric, non-figurative style, Sven Hansson was a Swedish painter...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Modern Painting of Female Nude in Artist's Studio by Ken Howard
By Ken Howard
Located in London, GB
'Nude in My Studio' by Ken Howard
Depicting a sunny interior scene of the artist's studio with a sitting female nude. Painted in the traditional contemporary style. Oil on canvas...
Category
20th Century British Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Western Painting Oil on Canvas, Scene of a Roundup, Late 20th Century
Located in Incline Village, NV
Contemporary painting has very pleasing western subject matter depicting two cowboys actively taking part in a roundup of a herd of cattle . Takes place in a valley with surrounding ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Ink and Acrylic Painting by Virginia Dutton, Titled Torso, Signed & Dated
By Virginia Dutton
Located in Downingtown, PA
Ink and Acrylic painting By Virginia Dutton,
Titled Torso,
Signed & Dated Dutton, 2015.
Large Ink and acrylic painting on canvas and signed 'Dutton' and dated on the right side...
Category
2010s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Set of 4 Art Moderne Trotters Paintings
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 American Art Moderne (Mid 20th Cent) signed oil painting on board of trotters in frames (signed C.BAUEX)
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Rose de Sables, II Oil Painting by Antonio Guansé
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Up for sale is a beautiful oil painting by Antonio Guansé (1926-2008). Signed and titled "Rose de Sables, II". In original frame.
About the artist: Ant...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Grant Newman Hard Edge Painting
By Grant Newman
Located in Chicago, IL
Untitled, anonymous tribal painting acrylic on canvass.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Original Model Drawing by André Courrèges for Diana Vreeland
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Wonderful historical pen and ink illustration on board by Courrèges of his models done for and notated to Diana Vreeland. Great piece of fashion history. Framed in an original plexig...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Etienne Beothy, Abstract Composition, circa 1938-1945
Located in Paris, FR
Gouache on pencil lines on paper
Monogram lower right
Stamp of the artist's workshop on the back
"Certificate of Authenticity" n°40 from Béothy Committee.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint, Paper
"Composition" by Etienne Beothy, 1919-1959
Located in Paris, FR
Gouache on paper
Monogram and dated lower right
Stamp of the artist's workshop, monogram and date on the back
Certificate of authenticity n°41 from Béothy Committee.
Category
20th Century French Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint, Paper
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