Small Lovely Abstract Pink Butterfly Painting Framed
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Lovely small abstract painting acrylic on paper Pink Butty.
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Paintings
Paper
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
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Small Lovely Abstract Pink Butterfly Painting Framed
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Lovely small abstract painting acrylic on paper Pink Butty.
Paper
Antique Allegorical Oil Painting of Polyphemus and Galatea by Filippo Lauri
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful Italian antique hand-painted gilt wood framed oil on board Neoclassical painting of an allegorical scene depicting Polyphemus and Galatea. In Greek mythology, Polyphemus,...
Giltwood, Paint
Antique Hand Painted Framed Oil on Canvas Cloudscape, Mid-19th Century
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful antique hand-painted gilt wood framed oil on canvas painting of a cloudscape USA, Mid-19th Century Measures: 11.75"W x 1"D x 9.75"H. Sight: 8"W x 6"H. Very good origin...
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Original Oil on Canvas Southwest Desert Plein Air Painting by Dorothy Glascow
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous original oil on canvas southwest desert plein air landscape painting by listed artist Dorothy Glascow, circa 1950s. This wonderful piece measures 33.25" x 27"and it is signe...
Wood, Canvas, Burl
1960's Original Signed Watercolor Cityscape of Venice Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Nicely framed original watercolor signed and dated , nice Venice Italy cityscape , very nice subject and condition.
Brass
19th Century American School Nautical Painting
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century American School Nautical Painting. Wonderful oil on panel maritime painting of steam yacht with American flag. Signed by A Benson in lower right corner. Framed in ornate...
Wood
William Henry Chandler Pastel, Cottage in an Autumn Landscape
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
William Henry Chandler (1854-1928) Pastel, a cottage in an autumn landscape, signed "Chandler" on lower right. Pastel on paper in period mahogan...
Paper
Portrait of Duke and Duchess of Devonshire Studio of Sir Godfrey Kneller
By Sir Godfrey Kneller
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Pair of Oil on Canvas Portraits of William Cavendish, First Duke of Devonshire, and his wife, Mary Butler Duchess of Devonshire, rendered in the grand manner associated with Sir Go...
Giltwood, Paint
Antique Mini Neoclassical Grand Tour Style Oil Painting On Board of A Landscape
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: (FRAME)-H: 7 3/4in W: 9 1/8in D: 1 3/4in (PAINTING)- H: 4 1/2in W: 5 7/8in D: 1 3/4in This Miniature Antique Neoclassical Grand Tour Style Oil Painting On Board of A ...
Wood, Paint
$6,800 / set
group of 6 Italian engravings
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 6 Italian Neo-classic (19/20th Century) celedon and white matted engravings showing landscapes and classic architectural building in black frames (PRICED AS SET)
Paper
Fabulous Vintage Sailors Valentines Floral Sea Shell Octagonal
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fabulous vintage sea shell Sailors Valentines of meticulously arranged sea shell flowers and pearls. Unique collectible.
Shell
Italian Neo-Classic Architectural Temples Print
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic style print of a group of four engravings: Temple of Antony's and Faustina, Temple of Fortuna Virilis, Arch of the Goldsmiths and Arch of Trajan, Ancona, all matt...
Wood
Antique Oil on Board Portrait Painting of a Young Sheikh, late 19th Century
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning antique portrait painting of a young Middle Eastern Sheikh Signed H.P. Stevens, '98 USA, Circa 1898 Oil paint on board, presented in a giltwood frame Measures: 21.75"W...
Giltwood, Paint
Pair of Antique Oil Paintings 19th Century Signed Lambert
Located in Buxton, GB
This stunning pair of antique oil paintings is an incredible example of traditional French art, signed by the renowned artist Lambert. The medium-sized, multi-coloured paintings depi...
Canvas, Paint
Ornate Gilt Framed Oil Painting Floral Bouquet Still Life Signed James Moran
Located in Miami, FL
Large ornate gilt wood framed oil on canvas painting floral bouquet still life by American Artist James Moran. Skillfully applied textured flowers in a vas...
Canvas, Paint, Wood
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century American Portrait of Joseph Stringham
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century American Portrait of Joseph Stringham (1776-1834) Oil on Canvas Later Giltwood Frame Presenting an exquisite 19th-century ...
Canvas, Giltwood
19th C. Religious Oil Painting “Madonna of the Harpies” After Andrea Del Sarto
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library, study, or formal living room with this exceptional 19th-century Italian devotional painting. Created in Italy circa 1850, this large hand-painted oil on canvas i...
Canvas, Giltwood
Late 19th Century Landscape of Forrest Clearing Oil Painting, signed F. De Haven
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An impressive oil painting on canvas of a forrest landscape. A very lifelike rendering of trees and foliage in warm charming autumn tones. The scene itself is calm and quiet. Would ...
Canvas, Paint, Wood
Large Neoclassical Oil on Canvas, "Young Emperor with Muses", 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Very large oil on canvas representing a young man crowned with laurels, seated in front of muses and shepherds In the background, a very beautiful landscape Very good condition, 1 h...
Paint
$5,865Sale Price|20% Off
Neoclassical Romantic Love Scene Painting by Beranger, Ornate Frame 19th Century
By Jean Baptiste Antoine Emile Beranger
Located in Lisbon, PT
A 19th-century gallant scene painting of Greco-Roman inspiration, depicting a couple in love, executed in the School of Antoine Watteau by Jean-Baptiste Émile Béranger. Beranger Sig...
Canvas
1960s American Giltwood Framed & Signed Floral Oil On Board - Still Life Roses
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a framed oil on board depicting a still life of peonies in a vase. It was complete by Richard Fillhouer , an American artist. It is in a giltwood frame. It is in very good co...
Canvas, Wood, Paint
20th Century Sea Scape (1911-1995) By Alexander Dzigurski
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
20th Century Sea Scape (1911-1995) By Alexander Dzigurski Beautiful painting purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
Giltwood, Paint
Miniature Pair of American Impressionist Framed Landscape Paintings, Circa 1900
Located in Chatham, ON
California Eucalyptus school pair of miniature framed Impressionist landscape paintings - painted in watercolor and gouache on paper (applied to boar...
Gold Leaf
Signed Naturalist Landscape Watercolor Paintings by Cameron O'Neal, Set of Six
Located in Round Top, TX
Original watercolors by Canadian artist Cameron O'Neal. We have selected this grouping of vivid "imagined landscapes" which are all hand-signed and titled. A wonderful grouping of ha...
Paint, Paper
New York City 5th Avenue Empire State Impressionist Winter Scene Oil Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Impressionist New York City, a snowy winter day on 5th avenue. Cars fill the street and snow fills the air. The city that never sleeps gleaming with patriotic pride with the famous E...
Canvas, Paint
LATE 18th CENTURY OIL PAINTING ON WOOD PANEL MERCURY AND CECROPS DAUGHTERS
Located in Firenze, FI
Stunning oil painting on a wooden panel, housed in a carved and gilded wooden frame. The painting depicts Mercury, the messenger of the gods, hovering over the Temple of Vesta in Tiv...
Wood, Paint
Antique Framed Hudson River School, River Landscape with Figures in a Sailboat
By James McDougal Hart
Located in Morristown, NJ
Oil on canvas board, unsigned. A charming small-scale landscape in the manner of the Hudson River School, depicting a tranquil river scene with figures in a sailboat drifting past a wooded shoreline. A golden light washes the surrounding trees and distant mountain ridges, while a finely painted group of figures in bright dress suggests narrative intimacy amid the grandeur of nature. Housed in an ornate, period-style gilt frame with grapevine and foliate detailing. Dimensions: Sight: 5.75" H x 3.75" W Frame: 11.75" H x 9.75" W Condition: Good overall. Minor surface discoloration and edge abrasions consistent with age. Not examined outside of frame. The frame could benefit from being tightened up. Provenance: A Private Collection: 1175 York Avenue, New York City Reverse bears an original label for Fisher & Adler & Co., 48 Fulton Street, New York – importers, publishers, and dealers in engravings and chromolithographs, active ca. 1870–1900. Label Note – Fisher, Adler & Co., New York: The reverse of the frame bears a printed label for Fisher, Adler & Co., a New York firm active in the late 19th century, located at 48 Fulton Street in lower Manhattan. The company described itself as "Importers & Publishers of Engravings, Chromos, Photographs, Etchings, Autotypes, and Photogravures," and catered to a growing market of middle- and upper-class collectors interested in European and American fine art reproductions and original paintings. While Fisher, Adler & Co. were known primarily as print and picture dealers, their stock often included small original paintings...
Wood, Masonite, Paint
Original Gilbert Stuart Oil Painting Portrait of Henrietta Hillegas, ca. 1796
By Gilbert Stuart
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Original Gilbert Stuart oil painting portrait of Henrietta Hillegas (Mrs. Joseph Anthony), ca. 1796 Exquisite portrait by the American painter Gilber...
Canvas
Regency Style Original Figurative Oil on Canvas Painting, Framed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking Regency-style oil painting captures a masterful blend of classical elegance and artistic expression. Featuring a contemplative male figure draped in a rich red cloth, t...
Canvas, Wood, Paint
19th Century Antique Portrait of Virginia Gentleman, Oil on Canvas, Framed
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique oil on canvas portrait of an unknown 19th Century Virginian Gentleman, beautifully framed to retain its sense of time and place. Rich brush strok...
Canvas, Wood
Antique Danish art academy charcoal drawing, bust length portrait, signed
Located in Ebberup, DK
This is an original Danish coal drawing showing a bust-length portrait in three-quarter view, facing slightly to the viewer's right. The portrait is likely drawn after a classical or...
Paper
Antique Original Oil on Canvas Painting by Paul E. Harney 1901
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique original oil on canvas painting by Paul E. Harney, circa 1901. This wonderful Harney barnyard scene is in good vintage condition and measures 18.5" x 15.5" x 1.5" overall and...
Canvas, Wood
19th Century French Neoclassical Grisaille Painting
Located in Essex, MA
19th Century French Neoclassical Grisaille Painting of Triumphant Cherubs and Chariot. Wonderfully executed reminiscent of Zuber Wallpaper but with an artist's hand. Sepia Grisail...
Canvas
Bucks County Delaware River Lumberville Impressionist Tree Scene Oil Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Impressionist and scenic Bucks County Pa, a fresh morning on the Delaware River. Depicting the views across the Delaware River of the quaint village banks of Lumberville. The village...
Canvas, Paint, Wood
Fine Signed Painting of a Tall Sailing Ship James Gale Tyler
By James Gale Tyler
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exceptional maritime oil painting, signed by renowned American artist James Gale Tyler (1855–1931), beautifully captures the majesty of a tall sailing ship navigating through deep ocean waters. Tyler, celebrated for his vivid depictions of seascapes and nautical life, brings the composition to life with dynamic brushwork, dramatic skies, and a commanding ship in full sail. The churning waves and towering vessel reflect his mastery of light, texture, and atmosphere, making this painting a quintessential example of American marine art from the late 19th to early 20th century. Housed in an ornate gilt frame, the painting exudes grandeur and elegance, ideal for collectors of nautical antiques, maritime art, and historic American paintings...
Canvas, Fruitwood
Augustus Schwartze, Founder of the Union Manufacturing Co, Baltimore C. 1810-20
Located in Atlanta, GA
Portrait of Augustus Schwartze, Founder of the Union Manufacturing Company, Baltimore, Maryland American School, c. 1810–1820 This striking early 19th-century American portrait depicts Augustus Schwartze (1785–1844), prominent Baltimore industrialist and founder of the Union Manufacturing Company, one of Maryland’s earliest and most important textile mills. Executed in oil on canvas and attributed to an unidentified yet accomplished hand within the American Federal portrait...
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Robert Cox Still Life of a Vase of Red roses, circa 1970
By COX
Located in ASNIÈRES-SUR-SEINE, FR
Award-Winning American artist, Robert Cox, studied at the Katharine Gibbs School of Art. In 1956 he joined Mayhew Peakes as a graphic designer, and resigned six years later to move f...
Canvas
"Boathouse Central Park, New York City" Impressionist Spring Scene Oil Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Impressionist New York City peaceful Central Park Boathouse scene depicting fully bloomed trees with pedestrians and sail boats enjoying a leisurely day. Birds flying high above the ...
Acrylic
Antique French Neoclassical Grisaille Overdoor Painting, Circa 1815
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-painted in France, this handsome grisaille overdoor painting is from the neoclassical period, circa 1815. Grisaille is a monochromatic painting ...
Canvas
George Sotter Studio Barn Bucks County Impressionist Night Scene Oil Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
George Sotter's Studio in Bucks County Pa, a brisk winter night. Chimney smoke gently kisses the air. The starry night sparkles over deciduous trees as lush snow covers the ground. D...
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Monumental Signed Henry Arthur Elkins Oil Painting of Colorado Mountain River
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This monumental oil painting by Henry Arthur Elkins captures the breathtaking beauty of a Colorado mountain river at sunset. The painting portrays ...
Canvas, Walnut
Italian Neo-Classic Landscape of the Temple of Vespia
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-Classic Hubert Robert-style (20th Century) landscape oil painting with figures and an equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius near the Temple of Vespia in a rectangular carv...
Giltwood
19th century miniature depicting Cupid reclining against a tree
Located in NANTES, FR
19th century miniature depicting Cupid reclining against a tree A5626 This is a small, fine and delicate miniature; it is rare to find one of this size. It has been hand-painted. It...
Paper
LATE 18th CENTURY PASTEL PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN
Located in Firenze, FI
Refined pastel portrait on canvas, framed in a carved and gilded wooden frame protected by glass. The painting depicts the face of a gentleman, half-length, dressed in period attire....
Canvas, Wood, Crayon
19th Century Original Oil Nautical Maritime Seascape Sail Boat
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Nautical Maritime Seascape Sail Boat The Artist is Dutch painter Albert Hess signed lower right.
Paint
Painting of Farmyard Scene with chickens, Oil on Canvas, Signed L.J. Cruise
Located in Downingtown, PA
"Farmyard Morning": Large Antique Oil on Canvas Painting of Chickens by Louis J. Cruise, Dated 1911 A substantial and atmospheric early 20th-century oil on canvas painting, signed and dated by the noted Pennsylvania artist Louis J. Cruise (1861–1945) in 1911. This delightful genre scene captures the quiet activity of a traditional American farmyard, characterized by the artist's signature realistic style and serene composition. The scene depicts a flock of chickens foraging in golden straw outside a rustic stone and timber barn. A magnificent rooster stands alert on a hay mound, watching over hens of various breeds—white, speckled, and brown—while one chicken emerges from the dark interior of the farm building. In the background, a wooden rail fence separates the yard from a lush green pasture and distant woods, with small birds perching casually on the rails and pecking at the straw. The work is housed in a wide, impressive gilt frame. Markings: Signature: Signed and dated in the lower left corner: "L.J. Cruise / 1911". Condition: Good antique condition. The canvas is well-composed and executed, capturing the play of light on the landscape. Measurements: Frame Height: 35 inches (88.9 cm) Frame Width: 55 1/2 inches (141.0 cm) Sight Height: 29 inches (73.7 cm) Sight Width: 48 3/4 inches (123.8 cm) Historical Context: Louis J. Cruise (1861–1945) was a prolific American artist born in Bally, Berks County, Pennsylvania. He studied at the prestigious Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and the Art Students League of New York. A member of the Philadelphia Sketch...
Canvas
$2,000 / set
Kevin Kadar Pair of Nude Acrylic Paintings 1996
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fascinating pair of framed nude paintings by Kevin Kadar (American, b. 1955). Tilted "Didi" and "Sarah" dated 1996. Site measuring 5.5 inches by 7 inches. Acrylic on paper mounted in...
Wood, Paper
Harry Hutchinson Shaw, Oil Painting on Canvas, Signed, U.S.A., circa 1950's
Located in Chatham, ON
Harry Hutchinson Shaw (1897-1989) - "Untitled" - American Impressionist fine art oil painting on canvas - featuring a majestic Egret in a marshy ...
Canvas, Paint
Italian 19C Big Architectural Hand-coloured Print with Black and Gold Frame
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Rare extra-large (cm 59 x 85) antique watercolour of capital from a collection of architectural details of Florence monuments painted in Italy in the middle of 19th Century. Black ma...
Gold Leaf
Painting of a boat scene, oil on panel, signed, France, early 20th century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Early 20th-century French painting, oil on panel, depicting a lively riverside scene. The composition features a village with southern-style architecture, bordered by calm waters whe...
Wood, Paint
Floral Still Life Oil Painting with Beautiful Original Frame, 1940s
Located in Fulton, CA
Artist signed still life oil painting of flowers and tablecloth, circa. 1940s. Appears to be signed J. W. Arthur? Retains original period frame. Partial exhibit label on verso. Measu...
Wood, Masonite, Paint
Set of Four Architectural Engravings in the Manner of Piranesi
Located in Queens, NY
SET of Four Architectural Engravings in beige painted ceruse oak frames (in the Manner of Piranesi) PRICED AS SET)
Paint
18th Century, Pair of Italian Paintigs with Still Life by Angelo Vacca
Located in IT
18th Century, Pair of Italian Paintigs with Still Life attr. by Angelo Bartolomeo Vacca sr Oil on canvas, cm W 105,5 x H 75,5 x D 7; only canvas cm W 93,5 x H 63 The paintings, made...
Canvas
$1,258Sale Price|35% Off
Original painting ) inspired a museum painting of French painter Élisabeth Vigée
Located in Birmingham, AL
Original painting The painting shown is "Self-Portrait in a Straw Hat" (French: Autoportrait au chapeau de paille) inspired by the painting of French painter Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun...
Canvas
Italian 19th Century Big Size Architectural Watercolor with Black Gold Frame
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Rare extra-large (cm 59 x 85) antique watercolor from a collection of architectural details of Florence monuments painted in Italy in the mid-19th century. Black mat with gold hand ...
Gold Leaf
19th Century Neoclassical Spanish Large Genre Painting Attr.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th Century Neoclassical Spanish Large Genre Painting attr. Stunning oil painting on a large-scale canvas features a Gypsy musician serenading a group of nobility, including elaborately dressed ladies. The scene takes place in a romanticized garden setting on an early evening. The background is adorned with colonnades, statues and additional people. This Spanish painting has distinctive characteristics of French and Italian influence of the Baroque and Neoclassical periods. The brilliant artist has mastered the perfect use of chiaroscuro, the interplay of light and dark. The subject and masterful technique indicates it was created by the hand of Jose Jimenez Aranda...
Canvas
Italian 19C Big Architectural Hand-coloured Print with Black and Gold Frame
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Rare extra-large (cm 59 x 85) antique watercolour of capital from a collection of architectural details of Florence monuments painted in Italy in the middle of 19th Century. Black ma...
Gold Leaf
Vintage Boho Original Oil Portrait on Board
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A chic vintage original oil portrait on board. A fabulous painterly composition of a young girl. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Paint, Paper
"Catching the Winner" Horse Racing Painting by Jenness Cortez
Located in Wiscasset, ME
An rare original equine oil on board painting by Jeness Cortez signed and dated 1984. Entitled “Catching the Winner”, this equestrian scene illustrates the height or the race with th...
Paint
Tall Original Sailing Ship at Sea Painting by Haydan Signed in Giltwood Framed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall original nautical painting by Ruppert Haydan. Known for his love for painting ships at sea, this piece is one of a kind. It is tall, and framed in a giltwood frame, with linen...
Canvas, Wood, Paint