Continental Europe - Paintings

African painting stone on burlap by Adingra, 1983, France - Cote d'Ivoire. Measures: Height 61 cm, width 39 cm, depth 2 cm.

This is a Little Seascape Painting representing Antibes on the French Riviera "Côte d'Azur" in winter. This oil painting on canvas has a Wood lacquered frame. This landscape artwork, early 20th Century, the signature is not legible, french painter.  we can insert this beautiful painting of the sea close to the Impressionist school. The oil on canvas painting dates back to the twentieth Century . The carved and lacquered lego frame and the painted canvas have been restored and cleaned. Impressionist painting French painting Early XX Century...

Original oilpainting on woodplate by the famous artist Christian Wilhelm Dietrich (Dietricy). Born in Weimar 1712, died in Dresden 1784. In ...

ITALIAN SCHOOL "SAINT JOHN THE SLEEPING EVANGELIST" 17th Century Oil on canvas. One of the three sleeping apostles depicted in “Cristo Nell’Orto” by Pietro Perugino (1450-1534), exh...

1976 oil painting in the naive style Oil on canvas representing and landscape, a shepherds and two sheep at the forefront, a house surrounded by trees in the middle plane and a villa...

A 17th Century baroque painting of a sideview of Jesus Christ Salvator Mundi or Saviour of the World in sfumato Saint Savior of the World, a title given to Christ on the Catholic f...

Step into the enchanting world of Georges Braque with the original 'Paysage à l'Estaque' color lithograph, a masterpiece painted in France circa 1906. This lithograph, edited and printed in France in the 1970s, captures the essence of Braque's artistic brilliance and is a testament to his significant contributions to Fauvism and the development of Cubism. Framed to perfection and signed in the stone, this lithograph is not just a piece of art; it's a window into the mind of a major 20th-century French painter. Georges Braque's work between 1908 and 1912 is closely associated with that of his colleague Pablo Picasso, and this piece reflects the indistinguishable nature of their Cubist works...

This an absolutely magnificent unique 17th century painting illustrates pirates in the time of Barbary Slave Trade (European slaves were acquired by Barbary pirates...

Rogelio Polesello, No. 8, 1983. Acrylic on canvas, 52" x 52" (130 x 130 cm) Chromatic Elegy, Energía Cromática Born in Buenos Aires, Rogelio Polesello studied at the Prilidiano Pue...

Preben Fjerderholt (Danish 1955-2000). Oil on canvas landscape painting by Preben Fjederholt. Depicts a beech forest clearing, with the sunlight glowing through the trees. Dimens...

17th Century Italian School Oil on Canvas - Soldiers and Travellers Resting by a Rocky Cove The painting carries a plaque with the name of the attributed artist Salvator Rosa (1615-...

Beautiful antique Italian oil painting on canvas. Excellent pictorial quality great attention to detail. Italian school of the 18th century. Not signed. A beautiful religious painting Saint Francesco...

Beautiful piece of Italian painter Giuseppe Colin. The Inspiring reason is the famous Anghiari battle of Leonardo da Vinci. Giuseppe Colin: Was born in the Abruzzo region, in the...

A Huge Painting , Biblical Scene , Late 17th Century Florentine School representing the reconciliation of Esau and Jacob. Seeking reconciliation with his brother Esau, Jacob, after ...

This beautiful 19th Century Portrait Oil Painting of Giuliano de Medici in a big black frame was painted 1885. The canvas was at some point cut and glued onto a hardboard. A unique p...

Francesco Aviani (Italy - Venice, 25-11-1662 / 1715) att. Couple of paintings depicting Capricci Oil on canvas, 135 x 183 cm, without frame The two large and fine paintings depict two illusionistic architectural renderings, with views of colonnades and arched buildings, animated by figures. The compositions are characterized by the harmony with which the painter introduces the sumptuous architectural monuments, the mirrors of water, the buildings in the distance and the views of the landscape. Dominates with a color on the tones of brown and ochre that stands out on the blue sky, marked by some cloud of steam. The insertion of the figures to enliven the architectural views also balances with the set. The Capriccio, an artistic genre that has made its way into Italian painting since the 17th Century, is characterized by the representation of fantastic architectures or prospective inventions, sometimes combined with elements drawn freely from reality. The two paintings are an example of this type and they are a very interesting and Fine artwork. The remarkable pictorial quality emerges both from the composition of the ensemble and from the way in which the artist describes the views with great attention to detail, highlights and refined, perfectly realistic, chiaroscuro. The same must be recognized for the figures: these are described with a wise brushstroke, quick and quick touches give the dynamism of the moment that is captured, as if time had stopped to show and narrate what is happening. The painting on the right represents a large Baroque building in stone and paved with marbles, two floors, with moving façade, large columns with corinthian columns, a large portal with a staircase with large footsteps, a balustrade with string, from which some figures appear, and two equestrian monuments in bronze. The sumptuous building overlooks a large POOL of water, with a gushing fountain, around which some characters sit. In the second floor is described a white palace from which rises a tower crowned by a structure with wrought iron loggia. In addition there is a bridge and some architectural ruins behind which some mountainous reliefs fade towards the horizon. On the staircase is described a particular scene. The people seem to be part of a very precise story. A woman, in the shadow of a parasol supported by a servant, would seem to drive out of the palace a man, who, taken under his arm by two maidens with a determined attitude, is led to a boat. The scene could be identified with the biblical episode of the parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15,11-32), at the moment when the prodigal son is robbed and driven away by the harlots. The episode tells of a man with two children. The youngest said to his father: “Father, give me the part of my inheritance”. And the father divided the substances. After not many days, the youngest son, collected his things, left for a far country and there he lost his substances with prostitutes and living as a debaucher. When he had spent everything, there came a great famine in that country and he began to find himself in need. Reduced to hunger, he was forced to be a pig herder to survive. He therefore meditated in his heart to go to his father and ask for his forgiveness and to be welcomed anew, even as a servant. While still on the road, however, the father saw him and ran towards him, receiving him with open arms. He then ordered his servants to prepare a great feast for the occasion, killing for the purpose the "fatty calf". The firstborn did not understand why his brother was given such treatment, and reminded the parent that he, who had always obeyed him, had never received a single kid to celebrate with his friends. The father answered him: «Son, you are always with me and everything that is mine is yours; but it was necessary to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and came back to life, was lost and was found». The parable of the prodigal son was often portrayed in painting and the scene he finds most is certainly that of returning home in his father’s arms. Among the many is a canvas by the famous painter Giovanni Paolo Pannini (or Panini) (Italy – Piacenza, 1691– Rome, 1765) kept at the Hallsborough Gallery in London. Rather rare, however, is the scene of the prodigal son driven and robbed by harlots. There is an engraving by Hans Collaert II (1561-1620) in which this moment is described in the background compared to the moment, narratively later, in which he is penitent among the pigs. The second painting, certainly pendant of the first, represents a similar palace, with some characters overlooking the balustrade marcapiano and other figures around the large bathtub quadrilobata. In the foreground is described a monument with two large stone sculptures. In the distance some architectural elements and, beyond, the mountains are lost on the horizon. The studies related to the numerous painters of architectural views and caprices, active in Italy, and the archival documents found, which could better clarify commissions, biographies and certain works, are scarce and sporadic. Therefore there are still many difficulties in reconstructing a catalogue of autograph works for each author. Through paintings in private collections, in museums and paintings passed on the antique market it is however possible to advance some attributions in order to better delineate the various artistic figures. The style of the works studied here leads to a dating that runs between the 17th and 18th Centuries, with obvious influences dictated by the perspectives of the brothers Galli Bibiena. The analysis of the architectures and the chromatic palette suggests that we are in the presence of a northern Italian and Venetian author. Observing the decorations and the volutes, the brightness and the perspective disposition in fact, we find several analogies with those used by the Vicenza painter Francesco Aviani, excellent in pictorial perspective and architectural views. The biographical profile of Francesco Aviani (Italy - Vicenza, 1662-1715) was essentially traced in 1956 by Andreina Ballarin, then re-visited by Federica Spadotto in 2014 and Giancarlo Sestieri in 2015. Certain documents about his life are scarce, as are the documented works. He was born in Venice, probably on 25 November 1662, to Bernardo and a Magdalene whose surname is unknown, and was baptized on 3 December 1662. Between 1701 and 1703 he worked, together with his brother MarCo, sculptor, for the fresco decoration (now illegible) of the church villa in Soella (Vicenza). On October 16, 1703 he married Isabella Carcano. On March 26, 1715 he made a will and died on April 3 of the same year, in Vicenza. The frescoes in the refectory of the sanctuary of Monte Berico in Vicenza are considered authentic works by Aviani, probably made in 1708; the paintings preserved in the Civic Museum of Vicenza: “Landscape with Lazzaro and the rich Epulone”; “Christ among the doctors”; “The miraculous fishing”, works not datable but with attribution corroborated by style. In addition, the frescoes in the east and west corridors of the Villa La Rotonda, near Vicenza; the fresco in the apse basin of the chapel of the church S. Croce, Vicenza, now destroyed; the frescoes of the central hall of Villa Camerini a Montruglio (1714) and a painting of a “Porto Regio”, of which we have a print engraved by Dall'Acqua. From his works emerges the artistic background that animated the Venetian culture in the early eighteenth century. The scenic grandeur with which Aviani treats the architecture also suggests a stay in Emilia of the painter, in which he could have come into contact with the environment of the Bibiena. These contacts would be confirmed by the press of Cristoforo Dall'Acqua (Vicenza 1734-1787), “Il porto regio”, after a painting of Aviani. The press was part of a group of engravings, representing royal buildings, reproducing paintings of the Bibiena. In the eyes of Dall’Acqua, therefore, Aviani’s work was not foreign among those of the Emilians. Inside the sumptuous architectural whims, Aviani often depicts biblical scenes, in which the characters share the space and the narrative rhythm, along with figures drawn from everyday scenes, memories of the Veronese and Bassano heritage. Also in the works covered by this study the author does not seem to want to give up a biblical subject, though the purpose of the paintings appears to be clearly a staging scenography-architectural within which the characters are relegated to the role of extras. From the examination of the architectural Capriccio gathered under the name of Aviani then emerge common elements. The comparison between these works and the works in question highlights the proximity of the compositions. The imposing and scenic architectures are in fact equally characterized by the perspective-scenographic ability diffused in emilian “quadraturisti” and in Bibiena work. In fact, you can see the spectacular slender architecture in the lower part, the loggias that create chiaroscuro games with arches and binate columns placed on massive bases and overhung by projecting cornices. Significant also the comparison with two paintings with architectural whims in a night vision attributed to Francesco Aviani. In Aviani’s works it is possible to find a certain knowledge of the Roman Codazzi paint nd its early development of the eighteenth century, developed with the Locatelli, the Pannini and the less known Domenico Roberti. To Roberti have been recently attributed two works that have some compositional affinity with the canvases in question. The same can be done for a work on the antique market, attributed to Pietro Francesco...

An original pencil architectural sketch on paper realised in 1928 by the Italian architects Michele Busiri Vici and Clemente Busiri Vici for the large vill...

Monique Beucher (1934), French artist. Oil on canvas. Abstract composition. Colorful palette. From the 1980s. Perfect condition. Exhibited at "La Galerie" 67 rue Saint André des Arts...

Oil on copper representing the martyrdom of an unidentified saint (the angels passing over the scene) and bringing him the palm and the crown of martyrs, without any specific attribu...

We present this fantastic oil painting on plywood dating back to the early decades of the 20th century. The painting bears the signature A. Scocchera at the bottom left (see photo). ...

This is an amazing, one-of-a-kind XXL Surrealist oil painting (in the style of Salvador Dali) on a wooden panel by the Italian artist Luigi Bettini. It is Signed Bettini, 1975. Surr...

A lovely oil painting of a rural landscape in spring or summer time. Painted on canvas with bright colors. Signed left under: Beauvais. More inform...

We present this fantastic oil painting on cardboard dating back to the early decades of the 20th century. The painting bears the signature N. Chianese on the bottom right (see photo)...

Albert Ferenz (1907-1994), Germany. Watercolor on paper. Abstract Landscape. Mid-20th century. Visible dimensions: 60 x 49 cm. Total dimensions: 82 ...

We present you this oil on canvas, circa the early 19th century, with a portrait of a lady, in profile, holding a baby on her arm. The condition of this piece of art is good. Howeve...

Straordinaria copia seicentesca de La regina di Saba offre doni a Salomone, (1584) dipinto Paolo Caliari detto Veronese appartenente ai Musei Reali alla Galleria Sabauda. Di notevoli...

Italian painting dated 1930. Framework oil on panel depicting still life with shell and apples of good pictorial quality. Painting signed lower right S. Bonfantini (see photo) refera...

A delightful oil on canvas, “At the Fountain”, by the Provençal artist Bernard Langrune (1889 – 1961). Known for his paintings of regional scenes, from pastoral views to city snapshots, Langrune has beautifully captured this atmospheric moment in a quiet and shadowy corner of a French town. You can almost hear the splashing...

Enrico Giussani (Italian, Gorgonzola 1938 ) "Colori di Luino" 1972 This painting is from an important Swiss Collection of Raimondo Rezzonico former President of the Locarno Film ...

Gotthard Sandberg (1890-1961), Swedish artist. Oil on board. Modernist landscape with horses in a meadow. Titled "Sommar" (Summer). Signed and dated 1960. In perfect condition. Visi...

A very large antique reproduction oil painting after Eugéne Delacroix. Apty titled "The Barque of Dante (French: La Barque de Dante)" features an antiqued canvas. Frame: 166 cm (65....

Åke Klingberg (1913-1990), Sweden. Oil on board. Modernist landscape, 1960s. The board measures: 40 x 31 cm. The frame measures: 8 cm. In excellent co...

Oil on canvas painting, Romulus and Remus sheltered by Faustulus, 20th century artist, copy of Pietro da Cortona. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION C...

Oil on canvas, view from a mountain range with pines and fir trees on a flat river or lake landscape with farmsteads. (S-108).

SPANISH SCHOOL 17th Century "Still life". Oil on canvas Recovered. Dim.: 65.5 x 55.5 cm. good conditions

The antique paintings category features a Portrait of a Young Woman with her Child, an oil painting on canvas, from the early of the twentieth century. It is an intimate portrait i...

A naturalistic oil painting depicting joseph, maria and the holy child in the barn of bethlehem. Oil painting on canvas with vigorous pastell colors. Framed with antique decorative g...

A pair of two very large antiqued reproduction oil painting after Antoine Watteau: - A very large antiqued reproduction oil painting after Antoine Watteau. Features an antiqued canv...

Svend Saabye (1913-2004), Danish artist. Oil on canvas. Abstract composition. 1960s. The canvas measures: 89 x 54 cm. The frame measures: 3 cm. Sign...

Original Work of Art, Painting in Gouache, Pencil and Ink on Paper, "Maquette" or Study for a Poster for Studebaker Cars, by Leonetto Cappiello circa 19...

A fine pair of Papiers peints 'En Grisaille' from the psyche´ series manufactured by Dufour, Paris, after designs by Merry-Joseph Blondel and Louis Lafitte. -'Psyche´ about to stab ...

Painting in charcoal on canvas made by Enrico Dellatorre. The expressive vision of Enrico is an exploration of space in the painting, an attempt to bring to the limits its capacity ...

Elegant French Belle Époque Portrait of a Lady – Oil on Canvas, c. 1880–1900 (Unframed) A graceful and atmospheric French oil portrait of a lady, painted during the Belle Époque per...

Beautiful oil painting on canvas, made on the first canvas and framed with a contemporary rectangular frame in carved and gilded wood. The painting represents a striking image of the...

Sharing this lovely painting. It has handwriting in German on it. Translating the Chinese. We have a series of these. See second picture for similar paintings. Additional informatio...

Bathing beauties oil on canvas, original by Arkadi Ostromuchov "Beware this is not an exercise" Arkadiji Ostromuchov wurde in Russland geboren, und absolvierte seine Ausbildung ...

Beautiful oil painting on wooden catwood panel. The painting has an almost Leonardesque background, characterized by a temple and distant mountains that recall the Holy Land. In the ...

1970s Jaime Parlade Designer Hand Painting "Bengal Tiger"

Oil painting by an artist from the 1930s-1950s. Nude scene of a woman. Oil on wooden panel. Unsigned. The painting technique is strongly reminiscent of the famous German painters of ...

A anonymous Italian 19th century flower painting, oil on wood. The flowers in a gold colored bouquet vase with a scrolled base. Resting o...

An antique oil painting depicting the holy Mother with Child named the Miraculous Image of Insbruck. Oil on canvas with pastell colors. Painted after a painting of Lucas Cranach whic...

Small oil painting, the city on it. Signed Ray Bai 1995. Hand painted in Denmark. In the set of white wood frame. Very nice small decoration for ...

Göta Fogler (1919-1992), listed Swedish artist. Oil on canvas. Still life with pink flowers on yellow background. Approximately 1960. Signed. Perfect condition. Dimensions: H 52.0 cm...

Very beautiful rare and large lacquer of Chinese inspiration. Representation of a green space with many plants such as cherry trees and magnolia. A bird crosses the lacquer with its ...

A Flemish School painting of the Adoration of the Child Jesus in the hands of Mary and a young Saint John the Baptist at his feet kneeling with the cross side by side with a resting ...

Ludwig Sellmayr, Deer with Doe and Fawn in the Forest, ca. 1880 A naturalistic oil painting depicting a deer family in the forest. Oil on canvas by Lu...

A beautiful antique painting with a scene of two dogs. Oil on wood panel. The painting is framed in a classic gold-coloured wooden frame. The painting is unsigned, maker unknown. Est...

Antique painting Portrait "Man in a nightcap with a pipe" by G. Schill, canvas, oil, 1930s The artwork is in very good vintage condition. There is a signature of the author. Dimens...