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Item Ships From: England
The Memory of Unknown Things 7(iii), Contemporary, Abstract
Located in Deddington, GB
The Memory of Unknown Things is a series of paintings exploring the experience of knowing something but not being able to retrieve it immediately from memory. Through the painting pr...
Category
2010s Abstract England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Impressionist Outdoor Café Scene with Figures Trees and Red Umbrellas in Summer
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Impressionist Outdoor Café Scene with Figures Trees and Red Umbrellas in Summer
By Fanch Lel
Signed: Yes
Size: 12.25 x 15.75 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on board, unf...
Category
20th Century Impressionist England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Original Oil Painting of Tranquil Greek Landscape with Villa and Cypress Trees
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Original Oil Painting of Tranquil Greek Landscape with Villa and Cypress Trees
Artist: Roland Pichard
Signed: Bottom right
Medium: Oil on oil paper, mounted on card
Size: ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Impasto Oil Painting of Oak Tree in Yellow Corn Field in the English Countryside
By Colin Halliday
Located in Preston, GB
Impasto Oil Painting of Oak Tree in Yellow Corn Field in the English Countryside by British Landscape Artist, Colin Halliday. This painting articulates the intensity of the colours a...
Category
2010s Land England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Mixed Media, Oil
Huge 20th Century French Cubist Modernist Signed Painting Female Musicians
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Musicians
French Modernist artist, circa 1960's period
signed oil on canvas, unframed
canvas: 35.5 x 36 inches
Provenance: private collection, France
Condition: very good conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Cubist England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Impasto Oil Painting of River Tree Scene British Postwar & Contemporary Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Impasto Oil Painting of River Tree Scene British Postwar & Contemporary Artist, Terry Evans
Terry Evans is a British Postwar & Contemporary Painte...
Category
1990s Realist England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
Two Abstract Expressionist Paintings Green White Contemporary British Paintings
By Sally Bradshaw
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Abstract Composition"
by Sally Bradshaw (British, b.1962)
2 x oil paintings on canvas
each painting: 20 x 16 inches
Superb original pair of modern abstract expressionist paintings...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Original Set of 6-Landscape Memories-Gold Leaf with Oil-British Awarded Artist
Located in London, GB
-In light of new tariffs, we’ve applied a 20% discount off the market price of this piece to support our collectors in facing potential added costs. At the gallery, we work closely w...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
1960's British Surrealist Oil Painting - 'Bright Green Garden' Fantasy Abstract
By Elvic Steele
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stunning original oil painting by Elvic Steele depicting this surrealist fantasy abstract painting.
Elvic Steele is a fascinating English painter. Her works entrance the observer, d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
'Abstract of Lines and Colours II' German School (circa 1960s)
Located in London, GB
'Abstract of Lines and Colours II', oil on panel (circa 1960s), German School, signed, 'X. Kruger'. This artwork is a clear homage to Piet Mondrian (1872-1944). Recognised for the pu...
Category
1960s Abstract England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Original-Dahlias-Impasto-Jardin d'Hiver Series-British Awarded Artist-Impression
Located in London, GB
-In light of new tariffs, we’ve applied a 20% discount off the market price of this piece to support our collectors in facing potential added costs. At the gallery, we work closely w...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
French Seascape Oil Painting of Traditional Sailboats Moored in Calm Water
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Seascape Oil Painting of Traditional Sailboats Moored in Calm Water
By Fanch Lel
Signed: Yes
Size: 12.75 x 16.25 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on board, unframed...
Category
20th Century Impressionist England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Harbour Scene with Church Boats and Village Skyline in Gouache
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Harbour Scene with Church Boats and Village Skyline in Gouache
By Fanch Lel
Size: 7.25 x 9.75 inches (height x width)
Gouache painting on cardboard, unframed
Condition:...
Category
20th Century Impressionist England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gouache
1960's British Surrealist Oil Painting - 'Jungle Struggle' Fantasy Abstract
By Elvic Steele
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stunning original oil painting by Elvic Steele depicting this surrealist fantasy abstract painting.
Elvic Steele is a fascinating English painter. Her works entrance the observer, d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bunny Woods in Bright Sunshine left panel - Original, Abstract, Woodland
By Elaine Kazimierczuk
Located in Deddington, GB
This work is one of two panels depicting an autumn woodland in bright sunshine. This painting is available separately, but a second panel Bunny Woods in Bright Sunshine right panel, ...
Category
2010s Contemporary England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
French Landscape of the Gulf of Ajaccio Corsica with Trees and Sailboats
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Landscape of the Gulf of Ajaccio Corsica with Trees and Sailboats
By Fanch Lel
Signed: Yes
Size: 8.5 x 10.75 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on board, unframed
Con...
Category
20th Century Impressionist England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Flowers Whispered - original abstract mixed media painting -contemporary art
By Annie King
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online.
In "The Flowers Whispered" by Annie King, the artist invites v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Originals Oil and Gold leaf-on canvas-Landscape Memory-British Awarded Artist
Located in London, GB
Landscape Memories XII-Sunlit Series captures the summer Dahlias under the morning warm glow in her herbaceous border.
This painting is Shizico’s artistic exploration with and aroun...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mid Century French Illustration Sketch Of Tigers In Tropical Wallpaper Design
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gouache
French Impressionist Seascape with Two White Sailed Boats at Sunset
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Seascape with Two White Sailed Boats at Sunset
By Fanch Lel
Signed: Yes
Size: 13 x 16 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on board, unframed
Condition: T...
Category
20th Century Impressionist England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Original 1970's French Abstract Composition with Dense Geometric Patterns
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist: Claude Lagouche (French 1943-2020)
Claude Lagouche was born January 2, 1943 in Naves, died January 16, 2020.
He quickly gained recognition for his talent and his work, exh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ballpoint Pen
20th Century Original French Expressionist Oil - Wacky Textured Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Original oil painting by P. Valetti (French, second half 20th century)
oil on canvas, unframed
size: 18 x 25.5 inches
condition: very good
provenance: from the artists estate, France...
Category
20th Century Abstract Expressionist England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
ROGER HERSON (1922-2008) SIGNED FRENCH ABSTRACT PAINTING - FIGURATIVE STUDY
By Roger Herson
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Abstract Composition"
by Roger Herson (French 1922-2008)
signed
gouache and crayon on paper, unframed
painting: 20 x 14 inches
Superb original abstract painting by the very well listed French abstract and surrealist artist, Roger Herson (1922-2008). The painting is signed and has excellent provenance, having come from the artists estate in northern France.
Roger Herson (1922-2008) was a French abstract, cubist and surrealist painter from Rouen, France. Influenced by Picasso, Braque and Léger, he infuses the canvas with a frenzied and tonic movement, a rigorous construction and a personal graphic power. Painter of woman, desire and fantasies, Herson draws his inspiration from the verve and surrealist movement inspired by Georgio de Chirico...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Original Set of 4-The Weaver-UK Awarded Artist-feat. Scottish Tartan andCamellia
Located in London, GB
2024, Shizico Yi takes on an innovative project she named it "The Weaver," inspired by the heritage of family's Tartan, the rich lineage and history of the Clan. Within the patterns...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
ABSTRACT Painting Texture Forms Black British Artist Tabitha Millett 2025
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 England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
Fish in the sea
Located in Roma, GB
acrylic, oil on canvas
one-of-a-kind
triptych
ready to be hung on the wall, even unframed.
Katarina's works are in private collections in Luxembourg, Copenhagen, Palm Sprin...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Original Oil Painting of Still Life with Melon Slices and Knife on a Plate
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Original Oil Painting of Still Life with Melon Slices and Knife on a Plate
Artist: Roland Pichard
Signed: Bottom right
M...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bunny Woods in Bright Sunshine Diptych- Original, Abstract
By Elaine Kazimierczuk
Located in Deddington, GB
This work has two panels depicting an autumn woodland in bright sunshine. They present a continuous landscape when hung side by side, but also complement one another if placed on dif...
Category
2010s Contemporary England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Abstract 2320
Located in Zofingen, AG
Artist : Alex Senchenko ©2023
Title: Abstract 2320.
47" x 39" ( 120cm. x 100cm. )
Professional Gallery Canvas, Acrylic Paints
Original Painting on...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Mid-Century Modern Geometric Abstract Oil Painting - Fragmented Dwellings
Located in Bristol, GB
FRAGMENTED DWELLINGS
Size: 38.5 x 51.5 cm (including frame)
Oil on paper
A bold and brilliantly executed mid-century modern painting that presents an abstracted interpretation of ar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Paper
Swimming Under A Full Moon. Large Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
By Paul Wadsworth
Located in Brecon, Powys
From Paul's India Series; pearlescent moonlight glints off the water and casts shimmering light onto the surface. A beautiful place to relax and wash away the days heat and dust. The...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Impressionist Still Life of Yellow and Red Roses in Copper Vase
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Still Life of Yellow and Red Roses in Copper Vase
By Fanch Lel
Signed: Yes
Size: 16.25 x 13 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on board, unframed
Condit...
Category
20th Century Impressionist England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Impressionist Mountain Village Landscape with River Cypress Trees and Wildflower
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Impressionist Mountain Village Landscape with River Cypress Trees and Wildflowers
By Fanch Lel
Size: 18 x 21.75 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on board, unframed
Conditi...
Category
20th Century Impressionist England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Tuscany Meadow with Long Evening Shadows, Flowers, Summer Evening, Abstract
By Elaine Kazimierczuk
Located in Deddington, GB
A meadow in Tuscany on a summer's evening at my friend's house, near Sestina. The heat of the day has left a balmy warmth and the low sun is casting long deep shadows across the wild...
Category
2010s Abstract England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Oil, Acrylic, Canvas, Mixed Media
Florentine Expressions: A Portrait Series VII
Located in London, GB
"Florentine Expressions: A Portrait Series VII", oil on canvas, mounted on board, Florentine School (circa 1980s-90s). This gallery has acquired a number of paintings through an inte...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
20th Century French Geometric Abstract Composition Oil Painting 1970's
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition
signed and dated 70'
by Serge Guerin (b. 1916), French
oil painting on board, unframed
size: 10 x 12 inches
provenance: private collection, Paris, France
conditi...
Category
20th Century Abstract Geometric England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Original Triptych-GoldLeaf+Sumi Ink on canvas-British Awarded Artist-DrawingTime
Located in London, GB
-In light of new tariffs, we’ve applied a 20% discount off the market price of this piece to support our collectors in facing potential added costs. At the gallery, we work closely w...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Impressionist French Floral Still Life Oil of Le Bouquet du Cinquantenaire
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Impressionist French Floral Still Life Oil of Le Bouquet du Cinquantenaire
By Fanch Lel
Signed: Yes
Size: 18 x 15 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on board, unframed
Condi...
Category
20th Century Impressionist England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
1970's French Abstract Original Painting Blues Oranges and Whites Signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Landscape
by Gerard Guegueniat (French 1970's)
signed oil painting on board, framed
framed: 22 x 14 inches
board: 19 x 11 inches
provenance: private collection...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dramatic Coastal Seascape with Stormy Sky Expressive Textured Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Coastal Seascape
by Georges Bordonave (French contemporary)
signed oil painting on canvas, unframed
dated 1965
canvas: 21 x 26 inches
condition: very good
provenance: from a large p...
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Acrylic Still Life Painting of Sunflowers in Vase by Sunlit Window
By Minty Ramsey
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Acrylic Still Life Painting of Sunflowers in Vase by Sunlit Window
by Minty Ramsey
Signed: Verso
Medium: Acrylic on Paper
Size: 11.5 inches (height) x 8.25 inches (width)
Cond...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Havannah Lake No 1
By George Dannatt
Located in Bournemouth, Dorset
George Dannatt (1915-2009)
Havannah Lake No 1
1966
Gouache on paper
Image: 24.2 x 34.3 cm
Frame: 41.9 x 52.0 cm
Exhibitions
1970 Sep. Penwith Gallery, St Ives.
1975 Newlyn ...
Category
1960s Abstract England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Impressionist Oil Painting Port Scene with Green Dome and Fishing Boats
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Impressionist Oil Painting Port Scene with Green Dome and Fishing Boats
By Fanch Lel
Signed: Yes
Size: 13.25 x 16.25 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on board, unframed
C...
Category
20th Century Impressionist England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Original-Moonlight in Snowy Night-Gold Leaf-British Awarded Artist-impressionist
Located in London, GB
-In light of new tariffs, we’ve applied a 20% discount off the market price of this piece to support our collectors in facing potential added costs. At the gallery, we work closely w...
Category
2010s Impressionist England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
ARMAND ROTTENBERG (1903-2000) LARGE SIGNED FRENCH CUBIST ABSTRACT OIL
By Armand Rottenberg
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Abstract Composition"
by Armand Rottenberg (French 1903-2000)
signed lower right, oil painting on board, unframed
board: 28.5 x 21 inches
Stunning original Cubist painting by the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Ink Drawing of Market Scene with Figures and Umbrella by Fanch Lel
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Ink Drawing of Market Scene with Figures and Umbrella by Fanch Lel
By Fanch Lel
Signed: Yes
Size: 6.5 x 8.5 inches (height x width)
Ink on cardboard, unframed
Condition...
Category
20th Century Impressionist England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink
Contemporary British Abstract Landscape Original Oil Painting - Southern Shore
Located in Bristol, GB
SOUTHERN SHORE
Size: 65.5 x 65.5 cm (including frame)
Oil on board
A very atmospheric and expressive abstract landscape painting, executed in oil onto board by contemporary British artist Ian Mood...
Category
2010s Abstract England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
French Impressionist Coastal Landscape with Clifftop Cottage and Evening Sky
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Coastal Landscape with Clifftop Cottage and Evening Sky
By Fanch Lel
Size: 10.5 x 13.75 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on board, unframed
Condition:...
Category
20th Century Impressionist England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Impressionist Seascape Oil of La Vieille Lighthouse off Pointe du Raz
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Seascape Oil of La Vieille Lighthouse off Pointe du Raz
By Fanch Lel
Signed: Yes
Size: 13 x 16 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on board, unframed
Con...
Category
20th Century Impressionist England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Expressions in Bloom: Portraits from the 20th Century XIV - Florentine School
Located in London, GB
'Expressions in Bloom: Portraits from the 20th Century XIV', oil on canvas mounted on board, Florentine School (circa 1980s-90s). This gallery has acquired a number of paintings thro...
Category
1980s Modern England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Portrait of Woman in Yellow
By Raymond Debieve
Located in London, GB
'Portrait of Woman in Yellow', oil on cardstock paper (circa 1970s), by Raymond Debiève. A cubist portrait of this lovely young woman at her window is ...
Category
1970s Modern England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
ABSTRACT Painting Texture Black British Artist Tabitha Millett 2025
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 England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
Colourful Expressive Abstract Sea Landscape Art by Contemporary British Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Colourful Expressive Abstract Sea Landscape Scene by Contemporary British Artist
Art measures 16 x 16 inches
Frame measures 21 x 21 inches
The painting depicts a serene landscape f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
Expressions in Bloom: Portraits from the 20th Century IV - Florentine School
Located in London, GB
'Expressions in Bloom: Portraits from the 20th Century IV', oil on canvas mounted on board, Florentine School (circa 1980s-90s). This gallery has acquired a number of paintings throu...
Category
1980s Modern England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
French Canal Scene Oil Painting of Whitewashed Buildings Gondolas and Reflection
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Canal Scene Oil Painting of Whitewashed Buildings Gondolas and Reflections
By Fanch Lel
Signed: Yes
Size: 12.75 x 16.25 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on board, u...
Category
20th Century Impressionist England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Original Oil Painting of Mediterranean Landscape with Cypress Trees
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Original Oil Painting of Mediterranean Landscape with Cypress Trees
Artist: Roland Pichard
Signed: Bottom right
Medium: Oil on oil paper, mounted on card
Size: 9.5 (height...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Grey French Colourful Geometric Spires Abstract Surrealist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition
signed by Serge Guerin (b. 1916), French
oil painting on canvas, unframed
size: 20 x 26 inches
provenance: private collection, Paris, France
condition: overall g...
Category
20th Century Abstract Geometric England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Where Dreams Are Made #3, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Where Dreams Are Made #3 60 x 60 cm I do ship worldwide, please contact for accurate shipping prices if your shipping destination isn't listed. Signed on the Front Ready To ...
Category
2010s Abstract England - Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
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