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Item Ships From: Continental Europe
Maternity oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Maternity
Artist: Jesús Villar (1930–2015)
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 14.96 x 18.11 in
Framing: Unframed
Signature: Signed lower right: JVillar
Date: Circa 1980s
...
Category
1980s Expressionist Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,192 Sale Price
33% Off
Portrait - Paint by Sirio Pellegrini - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on cardboard realized by Sirio Pellegrini in 1960s.
Hand signed.
Includes a wooden frame realized by the Artist. cm. 43.5x34.
Sirio Pellegrini, born in Rome on March 1, 1922, ...
Category
1960s Contemporary Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Bright bird
Located in Zofingen, AG
This vibrant and expressive painting, part of a series dedicated to exotic birds, draws the eye with its rich palette — warm yellows and oranges blend harmoniously with deep blues an...
Category
2010s Impressionist Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Australian Rolling Waves, Nautical Triptych of Vigorous Coast, Large Seascape
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
This series of cyanotype triptychs showcases the beauty of nature scenes, including stunning beaches and oceans, as well as the intricate textures of water, forests, and skies. These...
Category
2010s Realist Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Emulsion, Lithograph, Paper
Yellow Bird
Located in Zofingen, AG
A bright, exotic bird is depicted on a 40×40 cm square canvas, painted with acrylics. Its plumage captivates the viewer with vivid shades of yellow, black, and burgundy. The most str...
Category
2010s Abstract Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Original Coastal Abstract Painting in Blue and Sand – Oil on Canvas French Art
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Sophie Dumont – “Mélodies de l’Océan”
Oil on canvas – 15.75 x 15.75 in (40 x 40 cm)
Framed dimensions: 18.5 x 18.5 in (47 x 47 cm) – Choice of black or natural wood frame
Year: 2025
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Oil
Paris : Winter Day at Montmartre - Original signed gouache painting - Cerificate
By Maurice Utrillo
Located in Paris, IDF
Maurice UTRILLO
Paris : Winter Day at Montmartre
Original gouache painting
Signed bottom right
40 x 32 cm at view (c. 16 x 13")
Painted c. 1934-36
Presented in a golden wood frame ...
Category
1930s Realist Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Paper
Poppies Red
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this vibrant tapestry of color, I've melded acrylic, oil, and oil pastel to craft an impassioned dance of poppies. My strokes brim with the spirit of expressionism and touch of im...
Category
2010s Impressionist Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
J. Bonnevay, Portrait of a Gentleman, oil on canvas signed
Located in Paris, FR
J. Bonnevay (active in France in the late 19th century)
Portrait of a Gentleman
Signed upper left
(the signature is quite difficult to read, but without a doubt Bonnevay's)
Oil on c...
Category
1890s Academic Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Oil
Spanish Landscape with Farmhouse oil painting Spain
By Rafael Duran Benet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Spanish Landscape with Farmhouse
Artist: Rafael Duran Benet (Barcelona, 1931–2015)
Technique: Oil on canvas board
Dimensions: 13 x 16.1 in
Signature: Signed "R. Duran" in ...
Category
1970s Post-Impressionist Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
$548 Sale Price
23% Off
"Fairytale forest" Original semi-abstract painting . Large, horizontal
Located in Oslo, NO
In this piece, I endeavored to blend acrylic, oil, and ink with relief printing techniques to capture the enchanting essence of a mystical forest. This painting is a journey into the...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Summer 8 - Contemporary Expressive, Figurative Oil Painting, Male Nude Series
By Bartosz Kolata
Located in Salzburg, AT
Bartosz Kolata was born in Torun, Poland in 1979. In 2006 he graduated in Art Conservation and Restoration from Nicolas Copernicus University UMK, securing a Master of Art degree. He...
Category
2010s Contemporary Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Escuela española (XVIII) - Óleo sobre tela - San Francisco de Asís
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
Como pueden apreciar, la obra no va firmada
Se presenta enmarcada la obra con un marco del siglo xix en madera estucada y policromada (el marco presenta algún leve descolche)
El es...
Category
Early 18th Century Old Masters Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Allegorical Mythological Summer"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Unidentified Artist, 17th-18th Century – Allegorical Scene
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 131 x 108 cm (unframed), 147 x 124 cm (framed)
Provenance: Private collection
Century &...
Category
17th Century Realist Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
San Joaquín, Santa Ana y la Virgen niña - óleo sobre cobre, SG XVIII
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
Escuela española; siglo XVIII.
San Joaquín, Santa Ana y la Virgen Niña.
Es un Óleo sobre cobre anónimo y buena calidad pictórica.
Medidas de la obra: 69 x 87 cm.
Medidas del marc...
Category
18th Century Old Masters Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ice Skating- 21st Century Contemporary Winter Landscape with Ice Scater
By Nikita Mogilevtsev
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
This painting is made byNikita Mogilevtsev.
Nikita Mogilevtsev, born and raised in a very artistic family in St Petersburg has a special style of his own. With his mother and father both as prominent artists, it was almost impossible for him to follow in his footsteps. (When we met him at gallery Bonnard...
Category
2010s Contemporary Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Escuela española (XIX) - Óleo sobre tela - Retrato de una dama
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
La obra no va firmada, es de autor anónimo
El estado de la obra es muy bueno
Se presenta bien enmarcada la pintura
Medidas obra: 80 cm de altura x 71 cm. altura
Medidas marco: 10...
Category
Early 19th Century Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Oil
STILL LIFE OF FLOWERS AND FRUIT - Italian School - Oil on Canvas Italy Painting
By Maximilian Ciccone
Located in Napoli, IT
Still life of Flowers and Fruit - Maximilian Ciccone Italia 2002 - Oil on canvas cm.60x90.
This oil on canvas painting is an incredible example of the artist's ability to capture bre...
Category
Early 2000s Realist Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Avec Des Épines" (abstract, dark, floral, roses, red, black, antique linen)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
AVEC DES ÉPINES
2024
Paris, France
The French title of the work translates in English to "With Thorns". The painting captures the rose’s mysterious allure, balancing beauty with an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Linen, Dye
Vignel N3 by Calo Carratalá - Large landscape painting, snowy mountain, winter
By Calo Carratalá
Located in Paris, FR
Vignel N3 is a unique oil on canvas painting by Spanish contemporary artist Calo Carratalá, dimensions are 114 × 162 cm (44.9 × 63.8 in).
The artwork is signed, sold framed and come...
Category
2010s Contemporary Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Landscape with characters spanish original oil on canvas painting
By Joaquim Marsillach i Codony
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Joaquim Marsillach i Codony (1905-1986) - Landscape with characters
Oil on canvas
Oil measures 46x55 cm.
Frame measures 69x78 cm.
Marsillach Codony...
Category
1950s Impressionist Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Escuela Valenciana (XVIII), tras Juan de Juanes - Inmaculada Concepción
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
La obra no va firmada
El estado de conservación de puede ver, es bastante bueno, solo aconsejaría una limpieza ya que está un poco sucia, pero por lo demas, muy aceptable
Se presen...
Category
Late 18th Century Old Masters Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Oil
Nude Woman Resting with Flowers oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Artwork Details:
- Title: Nude Woman Resting with Flowers
- Artist: Josep Munné Graupera (Barcelona, 1933-2016)
- Year: 1978
- Technique: Oil on canvas
- Dimensions: 25.6 x 31.9 inches (65 x 81 cm)
- Signed: Yes, "J. Munné Jordi 78" in the lower right corner
- Condition: Good, minor wear consistent with age
- Framed: No
- Art Movement: Catalan Costumbrist Realism
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**Description:**
This painting delicately and sensitively portrays a female figure in a relaxed pose, resting on a bed draped...
Category
1970s Impressionist Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,133 Sale Price
36% Off
Nude Woman - Oil Paint attr. Edgar Stoebel - Mid-20th Century
By Edgar Stoëbel
Located in Roma, IT
Nude woman is an artwork attribuited to Edgar Stoebel (1909-2001).
81 x 45 cm; no frame.
Oil painting on canvas.
Good conditions.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$620 Sale Price
35% Off
Marilyn Crying
By Russell Young
Located in PARIS, FR
Original and unique artwork by Russell Young.
Acrylic paint and enamel screen print on linen, unframed dimensions 62 x 48 inches, 2008, from the series "Fame + Shame".
Bright and viv...
Category
Early 2000s Pop Art Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Enamel
$11,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Still life
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
Black wooden frame
37 x 45 x 3 cm
Category
Mid-19th Century Old Masters Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,037
View of Montjuïc Barcelona Spain oil on canvas painting seascape
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antonio Sala Herrero (1927-2012) - View of Montjuic Barcelona - Oil on canvas
Oil measures 50x61 cm.
Frame measures 66x77 cm.
Category
1970s Post-Impressionist Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
PaperLandscape – Original Mixed Media Painting on Canvas, one of a kind
By Marilina Marchica
Located in Agrigento, AG
Description:
PaperLandscape is an original mixed-media painting by Italian artist Marilina Marchica, created in 2025. Through the use of collage and layered paint, the work explores ...
Category
2010s Minimalist Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Enamel
A Song we Share by Gaetan de Seguin Figurative contemporary Painting
By Gaëtan de Seguin
Located in DE
Contemporary figurative painting with lots of details and movement. Beautiful statement piece for any art collection. Combining a lot of different colors in any interiors and settin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Loving little Adventures - Gold Leaf Contemporary abstract family painting
By Katharina Hormel
Located in DE
Katharina Hormel creates minimalistic landscape paintings featuring everyday scenes of life. Her art often portrays people engaged in their daily activities, such as taking a leisure...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Rhythm of the Season, Abstract landscape, textured, expressionism, French artist
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Sophie Dumont is a French contemporary painter whose work has been exhibited in museums and collected internationally. She is known for her deeply textured canvases that explore them...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait - Paint by Sirio Pellegrini - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil and tempera on paper realized by Sirio Pellegrini in 1960s.
Includes a wooden frame realized by the Artis cm. 61x46.
Sirio Pellegrini, born in Rome on March 1, 1922, of Abruzzo...
Category
1960s Contemporary Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Oil, Tempera, Paper
Bay of Naples and fishermen
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
Molded frame in plaster and gilded wood
36 x 40 x 4 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian School Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Oil
"For Granted II." (quiet, floral, soft, natural, abstract, antique French linen)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
"For Granted II.", 2024, Paris, France
"For Granted II." is a quiet, rich and cerebral abstract painting using a subtle but powerful color palette of brown, magenta, purple, green a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
Archives, Colors Books in Library, Abstract, Expressionism, Oil on canvas, Green
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Sophie Dumont is a French artist whose work has been exhibited internationally.
His book series started in 2016 and is still going strong.
"The Archives" by Sophie Dumont is an artw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Oil
Feel, Don't Think, Squared Painting, Abstract Organic, Pastel Tones Shapes, Pink
Located in Barcelona, ES
In this series, Perrine explores the profound relationship between light and color, both essential elements in her artistic expression. Without light, there would be no colors, and i...
Category
2010s Street Art Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Acrylic, Rag Paper
ABSTRACT Minimalist Geometric Abstract Acrylic Paint Architectural Forms Earth
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of Au...
Category
2010s Abstract Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
French Oil painting on Canvas, a reclining Nude 19Th
Located in Gavere, BE
French Oil painting on Canvas, a reclining Nude 19Th
Additional Info:
Title: reclining nude
Medium: original oil on canvas
Signature: Signed lower right
Provenance: private collect...
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Next Step- 21st Century Contemporary Colorful Landscape Painting
By Ger Stallenberg
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Artist Ger Stallenberg likes to get lost in his landscapes. The artist born in Maastricht (1959) studied at the Academy of Visual Education in Tilburg.
Ger Stallenberg is inspired b...
Category
2010s Contemporary Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Beautiful garden
Located in Zofingen, AG
"This work is inspired by the wonderful time of the year when it is warm and everything is in bloom. Beautiful garden with a meadow of fragrant summer flowers. A path leading to a co...
Category
2010s Expressionist Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Art Deco Pastel Patterns, Primary Tones Triptych, Umbrella Curves Hue on Paper
By Natalia Roman
Located in Barcelona, ES
“Art Deco Pastel Patterns” is a striking triptych that channels the spirit of the Bauhaus movement through precise geometric composition and a masterful command of color. Each panel ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Acrylic
"August " Original painting by Liudmila Shabazova
Located in Zofingen, AG
Still life in abstract style. The work is done with broad strokes, rich in color and captivates us to remember all the colors of summer. ...
Category
2010s Impressionist Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Blue Space
By Juan Jose Garay
Located in LAS ROZAS DE MADRID, ES
En esta obra, he vertido mi energía creativa en un lienzo que respira dinamismo y pasión. Usando acrílicos, he fusionado minimalismo con expresionismo abstracto, donde cada pincelada...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Military Camp Scene and Battle. Pietro Graziani (XVII/XVIII century), entourage
Located in Firenze, IT
Military Camp Scene and Battle.
Pietro Graziani (XVII/XVIII century), entourage.
A pair ( two) of small paintings.
Antique XIX century frames in gilt wood.
In good condition.
Oi...
Category
Early 18th Century Old Masters Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,500 Sale Price
40% Off
Portrait of Elegant Child in Gilded Frame Napoleon III Era Signed
Located in Pistoia, IT
"Portrait of elegant little girl" , extraordinary oil painting on wood panel signed and dated at upper left "A. Robert 1879" for Alexandre Robert.
A Belgian painter of great talent...
Category
1870s Flemish School Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Earthly Paradise - Paint by Sirio Pellegrini - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on cardboard realized by Sirio Pellegrini in 1960s.
Includes a wooden frame realized by the Artist. cm. 157.5x113.5.
Sirio Pellegrini, born in Rome on March 1, 1922, of Abruzzo...
Category
1960s Contemporary Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
ABSTRACT Contemporary Artwork White Brown Earth Minimal Texture On Hansen
By On Hansen
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of Au...
Category
2010s Abstract Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Handmade Paper
Portrait of a Girl. What is Love?
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, a girl is portrayed deep in thought, contemplating the nature of love, creating an atmosphere of tenderness and gentle introspection. Her dreamy gaze reflects her i...
Category
2010s Modern Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Contemporary impressionist floral art oil painting canvas inspired by Van Gogh
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
"My Love for Vincent Van Gogh" is a contemporary post-impressionist painting infused with touches of expressionism and Art Brut, created by French artist Natalya Mougenot. Inspired b...
Category
2010s Impressionist Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lake and mountain landscape
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
Category
19th Century Expressionist Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Oil
ABSTRACT Artwork Architecture Texture Spanish Artist Mariona Espinet 2024
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
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Category
2010s Abstract Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Gesso, Oil
Man with a Glass of Wine - Painting by Adriano De Laurentis - mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Man with a Glass of Wine - is a modern artwork realized by the painter Adriano De Laurentis.
Mixed colored oil painting on canvas.
Includes frame.
Hand signed on the lower margin.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Landscape n°87 by Jean Krillé - Oil on masonite 100x120 cm
By Jean Krille
Located in Geneva, CH
Oil on masonite plate sold with original framing
Total size with the frame 102x122 cm
Jean Krillé is a Swiss artist from Geneva, recognized for his significant contributions to co...
Category
1980s Neo-Expressionist Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Oil
DAY ON THE RIVER, LOVE NATURE
By Angel Rivas
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Painting made by DarIa Kusto and Angel Rivas and signed by both
Shipped rolled in a tube, without frame!
4cm/2" extra of white edge around the painting surface
Can make commissione...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Oil, Permanent Marker
Impressionist Expressive Floral Art on Paper "The Joy of Summer Flowers"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This modern colorful expressive artwork "The joy of summer flowers " is full of expressionism and vivid colors where I could fully experience a summer fruit theme.
This contempora...
Category
2010s Contemporary Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Dynamic Blue and Black Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting by Jean Soyer
By Jean Soyer
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
A powerful abstract oil painting on canvas (57.5 x 44.9 inches) by contemporary artist Jean Soyer. This dynamic composition features bold strokes of deep blue and black, created with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
ABSTRACT Contemporary Artist French Rose Madone New Artwork forms earth colors
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of A...
Category
2010s Abstract Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pigment
Colorful Abstract Dot Painting VII – Contemporary Mixed Media
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of Au...
Category
2010s Abstract Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
Portrait of a woman with red jacket trimmed with fur and braid German School.
Located in Firenze, IT
Portrait of a woman with red jacket trimmed with fur and braid
German School, late 18th - early 19th century
Oil on canvas, 64 × 48 cm
Gilded wooden frame, not original
Dressed in a...
Category
Late 18th Century Old Masters Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
French oil painting on canvas " Little White Dog " dated 1881
Located in Gavere, BE
French oil painting on canvas " Little White Dog " dated 1881
Pierre Dupuis, born in Orléans in 1833 and died on the Île-de-Bréhat in 1915, was a French painter.
He was the brother ...
Category
1880s French School Continental Europe - Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
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