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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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...
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Early 2000s American Modern Wall Decorations

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Fabric, Canvas, Paint

Blue & Green Torus Shape Wall Sculpture Habitat Elusive by Eelco Hilgerson
Located in Madrid, ES
Habitat Elusive, a sculpture by Eelco Hilgerson. This piece is made with polarised lenses and consists of two independent pieces. Colour: green - blue Eelco Hilgersom was born in 1...
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2010s Dutch Modern Wall Decorations

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Plastic

Untitled #407 by Murray Duncan, mix media on paper, abstract, geometric, modern
Located in Toronto, CA
Untitled #407 by Murray Duncan, 2024. Mix Media on paper, unframed. Murray Duncan is a self-taught creative visionary. Know for his large-scale, expressive contemporary painting, Mur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Wall Decorations

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Paint, Paper

French Abstract Color Lithograph titled "Le Reve" or The Dream, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
A Dreamlike Journey: Abstract Color Lithograph "Le Rêve" This captivating abstract color lithograph, titled "Le Rêve" (The Dream) in French, invites the viewer on a journey of imagi...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper, Wood

Untitled #409 by Murray Duncan, mix media artwork on paper, abstract
Located in Toronto, CA
Untitled #409 by Murray Duncan Mix media on paper, 2024 Unframed. The size is 32" x 40" Murray Duncan is a self-taught creative visionary. Know for his large-scale, expressive conte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wall Decorations

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Paint, Paper

Textile Poster, Contemporary Handwoven Tapestry by Andrew Boos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wall hanging is a one of a kind heirloom piece. Taking inspiration from brutalism, mid-century abstraction, and Joseph Albers studies on the interaction of color. The entire pr...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Decorations

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Wool, Cotton

Lumeri Red, Textile wall object
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Textile object - One of a kind. Handmade by the artist in Copenhagen using 100% wool. The fluid organic shape and softness of the wool adds great texture to a space.
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2010s Danish Modern Wall Decorations

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Textile, Wool

Untitled #406 by Murray Duncan, mix media on paper, abstract, geometric, modern
Located in Toronto, CA
' Untitled #406 ' by Murray Duncan, 2024 Mix media on paper, unframed. The size is 32" x 40" Murray Duncan is a self-taught creative visionary. Know for his large-scale, expressiv...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Wall Decorations

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Paint, Paper

1960s Salvador Dali Paris Lithograph
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare Salvador Dali Paris lithograph with fantastic colors. Gorgeous details on this lithograph. Beautifully framed with quality mat details.
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1960s Vintage Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Keith Haring Original New York City Pop Shop Lithograph Bag With Bonus, 1980s
Located in Studio City, CA
A very cool vintage 1980s NYC Pop Shop store bag which was illustrated by Keith Haring. Few of these original shopping bags exist today. The now collectible bags were done as an ...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

American 20th Century, Abstract Shapes, Oil On Canvas signed Sheffleman on verso
Located in Fort Washington, MD
This captivating abstract painting by the artist Sheffleman, aptly titled "Vibrant Cosmos," represents a stellar exploration of form and color. The work features concentric abstract ...
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20th Century Unknown Modern Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Paint

Modern Painting Chris Di Vincente
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern Art. Textured oil on canvas, thin wood frame. Mr. Di Vincente studied at the San Francisco Art Institute. He now lives and works in Los Angeles. Great for interiors and collec...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Decorations

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Canvas

1980 Bruno Cassinari Ceramics Italy Rossicone Plate
Located in Brescia, IT
Bruno Cassinari Ceramiche Rossicone, Milan 1980 Brush Painted Ceramics Artist's Proof Artist's Signature on the Back Excellent condition
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

1985 Dutch Abstract Modernist Wall Art by Piet Franz (1922-1991)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Modernist acrylic on canvas abstract painting by Piet Franz, 1985. Called "Lumiere Penetrante", this linear graphic painting is in original condition with visible wear includin...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Modern Wall Decorations

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Paint

Ingvar Engdahl, listed Swedish artist. Oil on canvas. Abstract composition.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ingvar Engdahl (1928-1992), listed Swedish artist. Oil on canvas. Abstract composition. Dated 1956. Exhibition label on the stretcher. In excellent condition. Could benefit from a c...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Canvas

1991 Byron Gálvez Mexico Abstract Modernism Artwork Ink on Blue Paper Nude
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1991 Byron Gálvez Mexico Abstract Modernism Artwork Ink on Blue Paper Nude Measures: 6.25 x 8.5 Preowned unrestored original vintage condition. See images provided.
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1990s Mexican Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Paper

Calman Shemi Signed “Escape Through a Side Door #8” Soft Painting Tapestry
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A soft painting tapestry by the Argentinian-Israeli artist Calman Shemi (born 1939). Titled Escape Through a Side Door #8, this work uses felted material in bright colors to create ...
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Late 20th Century Israeli Modern Wall Decorations

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Fabric

Einar Lindberg, listed Swedish artist. Oil on canvas. Still life with aquarium.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Einar Lindberg (1916-1993), listed Swedish artist. Oil on canvas. Still life with an aquarium, pitcher and fruits. Modernist, colorful palette. Approximately from the 1960s. Signed....
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1960s Swedish Vintage Modern Wall Decorations

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Canvas

New York Subway Sign, Ninth Ave, mix media and resin, custom
Located in Toronto, CA
The New York Subway Sign, Ninth Ave, is designed and finished by hand in our Toronto studio. The image is a vintage subway sign recreated digitally and mounted to artist board. The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Wall Decorations

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Epoxy Resin, Hardwood, Paint, Paper

"Hidden Movements" Mosaic by Toyoharu Kii
Located in Chicago, IL
Monochromatic, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technical art of mosaic making. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Wall Decorations

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Marble

Massive Abstract Acrylic on Canvas, Pascal Magis (1955-2011)
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...
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1990s French Modern Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Acrylic

Large Acrylic on Canvas, Pascal Magis (1955-2011)
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...
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1990s French Modern Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Acrylic

Contemporary Abstract Italian Signed Painting
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful painting by the famous contemporary Italian artist Rossana Bartolozzi. In her typical modern abstract style, she never forgets the lesson of classicism. In this painting, o...
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1990s Italian Modern Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Oversized Abstract Acrylic on Canvas, Pascal Magis (1955-2011)
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. ...
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1990s French Modern Wall Decorations

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Acrylic, Canvas

Limited Edition Robert Rauschenberg Guggenheim Museum Retrospective Plates
Located in East Quogue, NY
Complete Set of 6 Guggenheim Museum Retrospective Limited Edition Robert Rauschenberg porcelain plates dated 1997. Each plate features a different screen-printed image of Rauschenb...
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1990s American Modern Wall Decorations

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Porcelain

Ukrainian Contemporary Abstract Art Diptych Painting Anthropocene by Voznicki
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Andriy and Olesya Voznicki are well established Ukrainian artists. They have both graduated from Lviv Academy of Art in Ukraine, Olesya - from the Art Glass department and Andriy as a sculptor. Forced to recently flee their home in Ukraine and relocate to the Netherlands, Olesya and Andriy Voznicki have restarted their practice in vicinity to Amsterdam and been supported by Mia Karlova...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Wall Decorations

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Metal

Clifton Karhu " Chimoto 1968 " woodcut/woodblock print , signed pencil 22/50
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful woodcut/woodblock print by the well known , American/Japan artist Clifton Karhu , signed and dated in pencil . lower margen . The image / paper is approximate 10.75 X 9.5 i...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Ingvar Engdahl, listed Swedish artist. Oil / canvas. Abstract composition.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ingvar Engdahl (1928-1992), listed Swedish artist. Oil on canvas. Abstract composition. Dated 1958-59. In excellent condition. Would benefit from cleaning. Canvas dimensions: 73.5 c...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Modern Wall Decorations

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Canvas

VLADIMIR CLAVIJO TELEPNEV (Russian, B 1962) Signed Silver Gelatin Print
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Silver gelatin print depicting a close-up of a bell form architectural element more than likely part of a cityscape. Signed and dated 2003 along the lower left edge. Studio blind sta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Modern Wall Decorations

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Signed and Framed Ken Keeley, 3-D "2001-2011 Newsstand" Collage #28/350
Located in Morristown, NJ
Ken Keeley (American, 1934-2020), mixed media 3-dimensional collage of newspaper and magazine covers of the decade, signed "Ken Keeley" and "Grace Keeley" lower right and numbered "2...
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2010s American Modern Wall Decorations

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Plexiglass, Wood, Paper

1860 'Lion Hunter' Wood engraving - Woodcut - Paul Gustave Doré
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
'Je visai à la tempe et je pressai la détente ... le coup ne partit pas.' 1855. 'I aimed at the temple, and I pulled the trigger... the shot didn't go off.' 1855. Woodcut / Book Lit...
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1850s French Antique Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Mid Century Color Lithography signed and numbered shown a Silver Game Machine, 1
Located in Berlin, DE
This captivating mid-century color lithograph, dating back to the 1970s, features a striking depiction of a silver game machine, epitomizing the technological and cultural advancemen...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Cut Glass, Pine, Lacquer, Paper

Modern Male Nude Photo, K. Hansen, 8 of 10, 1994
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern male nude photo, K. Hansen, 8 of 10, 1994 Image 7"x 5", singed and titled in pencil 8/10, K.Hansen '94 Archival framing, ready to hang.   
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Late 20th Century North American Modern Wall Decorations

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Glass, Paper, Wood

Signed Large Format Acrylic on Paper Work by Bernyce Alpert Winick, USA c 1980
Located in Norwalk, CT
This large works by Bernice Alpert Winick is acrylic on paper shown in its original frame. Great size: framed dimension 65.25" X 45.5". Bernyce Alpert Winick (1922-2022) known to...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Wall Decorations

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Acrylic, Paper

"Spring" Mosaic by Toyoharu Kii, 2021
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricate, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technical art of mosaic making. Clas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Marble

"Mujer Sentada" by Juan Torres Calderon
By Juan Torres Calderon
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Juan Torres Calderon is a portrait and manners painter, he identifies with Fauvism and Impressionism; He is also a promoter of the crafts of Capula, Michoa...
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1980s Mexican Vintage Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Ingvar Engdahl, listed Swedish artist. Mixed media / board. Abstract composition
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ingvar Engdahl (1928-1992), listed Swedish artist. Mixed media on board. Abstract figurative compositions. Approximately from the 1960s. In good condition. Needs cleaning. Some mino...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Modern Wall Decorations

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Other

80's Patrick Nagel Merrill Chase Gallery Chicago Silkscreen Print
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A 1980's stylized framed art gallery poster of a sexy women from that iconic era of disco , Wham and George Michael when life was happening during that period . This highest quality ...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Ingvar Engdahl, listed Swedish artist. Oil on board. Abstract composition.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ingvar Engdahl (1928-1992), listed Swedish artist. Oil on board. Abstract composition. Approximately from the 1960s. Signed "IE." In excellent condition. Canvas dimensions: 31.5 cm ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Modern Wall Decorations

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Other

Mixed Media Painting of a Lady Face
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A recently made painting of a lady by an unknown Dutch artist. The mixed media collection of materials on canvas depicts a lady's face and is framed in a simple wood frame. Be sure t...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Wood, Paint

"Ceremony" Abstract Wall Sculpture by Dan Schneiger
Located in Chicago, IL
"Ceremony" is a commanding brutalist / abstract mixed media wall sculpture by Dan Schneiger, created circa 2015. This sculpture stands as a robust embodiment of Schneiger's aesthetic...
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2010s American Modern Wall Decorations

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Plaster, Wood, Paint, Resin, Foam

Ingvar Engdahl, listed Swedish artist. Acrylic on board. Abstract composition.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ingvar Engdahl (1928-1992), listed Swedish artist. Acrylic on board with a shiny lacquer surface. Abstract composition. Approximately from the 1960s. In excellent condition with som...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Modern Wall Decorations

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Other

Mixed Media Painting of a Lady Face
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A recently made painting of a lady by an unknown Dutch artist. The mixed media collection of materials on canvas depicts a lady's face and is framed in a simple wood frame. Be sure t...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paint

Hand Made Abstract Sculptural Glazed Ceramic Box. Fitted Lid
Located in Miami, FL
Hand Built Abstract Sculptural Glazed Ceramic Box. Fitted Lid Offered for sale is a handmade abstract form ceramic box that is signed and dated by Rexx Fischer. The box is both func...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Large David Large Armitage Abstract Painting On Canvas
Located in Bradenton, FL
20th century abstract acrylic on canvas painting by U.K. artist David Armitage. Armitage, originally from Tasmania now living in the U.K., is a well-respected artist whose paintings ...
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20th Century English Modern Wall Decorations

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Paint

Tomoko Nishida “Genesis No.15” Woodblock c1970s Japan
Located in Oakland, CA
Beautiful vintage abstract geometric woodblock by Japanese artist, Tomoko Nishida c1970s. Linen mat, period frame.
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1970s Japanese Vintage Modern Wall Decorations

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Alexander Calder - Three Onions - Signed Artist's proof on vellum, 1965.
Located in Paris, FR
Alexander Calder - "Three Onions" Artist's proof on vellum, 1965, signed lower right. Original frame. H: 51 x W 71 cm. The American artist Alexander Calder was very attached to Fran...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Hunt Slonem 1951 'Red Ascension, Oil on Canvas 2008
Located in Bellport, NY
Hunt Slonem's most iconic subject "Butterflies" titled 'Red Ascension" Oil on canvas. A simple subject brought to life with his genuine love of nature and animals. This magnifice...
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Early 2000s American Modern Wall Decorations

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Paint

Mid Century Color Lithography signed and numbered of Franz Josef Strauß, 1972
Located in Berlin, DE
This exquisite lithograph from 1972 captures the essence of mid-century artistry with its vibrant colors and detailed composition. Depicting Franz Josef Strauß, a prominent figure of...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Wall Decorations

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Silver Leaf

Pair of Metal Palm Leaf Wall Sculptures
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These large palm leaf wall sculptures bring the tropics into the space. There are three strong hooks for securely hanging them on the wall.
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1990s American Modern Wall Decorations

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Metal

Contemporary Modern Still Life Original Painting of a Watermelon
Located in Cookeville, TN
Modern Figurative Original Painting of a Watermelon Contemporary Still Life, signed by artist.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Decorations

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Paint

Claes Thell Swedish Hoganas Modernist Wall Plaque
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Claes Thell (Swedish, 1943-2019) was one of Sweden’s leading ceramic artists of the 20th /21st Century. He worked as a ceramicist at the Hoganas factory before starting his own studio where he gained recognition as an artist who experimented with both shapes and glazes leading to unique stoneware pieces. Examples of his work are in the National Museum in Stockholm. An unusual modernist Swedish ceramic wall...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Wall Decorations

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Stoneware

Modern, Large Watercolor, Abstract Blue Sky, Floating, Framed, c. 1990s
Located in Stamford, CT
Contemporary, Large Modern Watercolor, Abstract Sky Painting, Blue, White Clouds, Red Flower A large, abstract watercolor depicting a sky with clouds the Avon Products corporate col...
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1990s Modern Wall Decorations

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Paint

Vintage 1970s Horse Portrait, Needlepoint Embroidery in Brass Frame
Located in East Quogue, NY
This striking 1970s hand-embroidered horse portrait has a red and black flame abstract background. The item is offered framed. The wool yarn colors are vivid and bright. The embro...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Wall Decorations

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Wool

Modern, Large Black and White Photographs, Floral Still Life, Framed, 1990s
Located in Stamford, CT
Modern, Large Black and White Photographs, Floral Still Life, Framed, 1990s Five large floral still life framed photographs from the Avon Corporate Collection. Price is for each ind...
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1990s American Modern Wall Decorations

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Glass

Vintage Water Color Painting, Mary Blair, Legendary Walt Disney Studios Animator
Located in San Francisco, CA
This collectible painting is by Mary Blair, legendary animator for Walt Disney Studios, is of a pair of dancing rabbits in coat tails. The unframed...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Mexican Newsprint Collage Artist Signed and Dated 1996 Titled "Hombre de Letras"
Located in Miami, FL
Mexican Newsprint Collages Artist Signed and Dated 1996 Titled "Hombre de Letras" Offered for sale is a pair of Mexican newsprint collages signed bottom right and dated 1996. These...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Wall Decorations

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Glass, Wood, Paper

1990 Abstract Richard Mann Folded Plexiglass Ribbon Wall Sculpture Red Black
Located in Topeka, KS
Phenomenal 1990 Abstract Richard Mann folded plexiglass Ribbon wall sculpture comprised of red, black, and metallic silver paint & powder. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that t...
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1990s American Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Resin, Plexiglass, Paint

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