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Michael Tole is a figurative painter currently living in Tempe, AZ with his wife and daughters. A Texas native, most of his 20 year long career was spent in Dallas. After relocatin...

Michael Tole says of his work… This work draws a connection between the didactic moralizing tendencies of Neo Classicism (represented in the style of the painting) and Modernism (represented in the architectural setting). Though modern art eschews the naturalistic imagery used by Neo Classicists, both movements pursued a self-important, austere, self-consciously masculine aesthetic that they saw as synonymous with virtue. Set in the MoMA courtyard, a passel of men lounge about, regarding a golden statue which looks terribly out of place in this modernist vitrine. The uncomfortable architectural setting, prisonlike and cold, provides a foil for the odalisque-like young men sprawled on hard stone benches and paying homage to the central idol. In my current work, The Revisionist Histories, I am writing letters to art history, literature, and mythology in an attempt to reflect the social changes that have reshaped our society over the past century.  As part of this agenda, I explore the evolution of gender norms, power dynamics, and representation within Western visual culture and what this implies for the negotiation between pleasure, justice, and our culturally specific discourse on beauty.    The seed for The Revisionist Histories was sewn when I caught a glimpse of my preteen daughters watching music videos on their iPad as I chopped veggies for dinner.  Out of the corner of my eye I caught glimpses of music videos featuring Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, and Doja Cat gyrating across the tiny screen.  A better parent might have snatched the iPad away, but I was overcome with hallucinatory visions of this pop diva...

Michael Tole says of his work… I was driving home from work one day and channel surfing the radio when I stopped the scanner, transfixed by a cotton candy...

Michael Tole says of his work… This painting reimagines the moment when Cleopatra contemplates suicide after her battlefield loss to Octavian. In this revisionist history, Cleopatr...

Michael Tole says of his work… This painting reimagines the moment when Cleopatra contemplates suicide after her battlefield loss to Octavian. In this revisionist history, Cleopatr...

Michael Tole is a figurative painter currently living in Tempe, AZ with his wife and daughters. A Texas native, most of his 20 year long career was spent in Dallas. After relocating to Tempe, his work experienced a significant shift from photo-based paintings of retail interiors to fantastical figurative inventions based on pop culture imagery he has encountered via his two daughters’ taste in music videos, and his proximity to Southern California and it’s particular brand of Disney-esque hedonism. Mr. Tole’s career includes shows in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, and Miami. His work has been reviewed in Art Forum International...

Michael Tole is a figurative painter currently living in Tempe, AZ with his wife and daughters. A Texas native, most of his 20 year long career was spent in Dallas. After relocatin...

Michael Tole is a figurative painter currently living in Tempe, AZ with his wife and daughters. A Texas native, most of his 20 year long career was spent...

Michael Tole says of his work… This painting reimagines the moment when Cleopatra contemplates suicide after her battlefield loss to Octavian. In this revisionist history, Cleopatra thinks better of suicide, and at the last minute redirects her servants to pass the basket of fruit with the asp on to the triumphant Octavian who sweeps in with his entourage. In this scene, Octavian reaches for an apple, triggering the asp to strike. This, like most of my recent work, reimagines historical, mythological, and literary motifs to destabilize the inherent power structures within those narratives. The style adopted is Rococo, which coincided with the rise of Colonialism. The style therefore relates to the historical narrative of this piece which shows the conquest and colonization of a colonial ruler. In my current work, The Revisionist Histories, I am writing letters to art history, literature, and mythology in an attempt to reflect the social changes that have reshaped our society over the past century.  As part of this agenda, I explore the evolution of gender norms, power dynamics, and representation within Western visual culture and what this implies for the negotiation between pleasure, justice, and our culturally specific discourse on beauty.    The seed for The Revisionist Histories was sewn when I caught a glimpse of my preteen daughters watching music videos on their iPad as I chopped veggies for dinner.  Out of the corner of my eye I caught glimpses of music videos featuring Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, and Doja Cat gyrating across the tiny screen.  A better parent might have snatched the iPad away, but I was overcome with hallucinatory visions of this pop diva...

Michael Tole is a figurative painter currently living in Tempe, AZ with his wife and daughters. A Texas native, most of his 20 year long career was spent in Dallas. After relocating to Tempe, his work experienced a significant shift from photo-based paintings of retail interiors to fantastical figurative inventions based on pop culture imagery he has encountered via his two daughters’ taste in music videos, and his proximity to Southern California and it’s particular brand of Disney-esque hedonism. Mr. Tole’s career includes shows in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, and Miami. His work has been reviewed in Art Forum International...

Michael Tole (American, b. 1979) The Raconteur, 2024 Oil on canvas Signed Michael Tole says of his work… This painting reimagines the moment when Cleopatra contemplates suicide a...

Michael Tole is a figurative painter currently living in Tempe, AZ with his wife and daughters. A Texas native, most of his 20 year long career was spent in Dallas. After relocating to Tempe, his work experienced a significant shift from photo-based paintings of retail interiors to fantastical figurative inventions based on pop culture imagery he has encountered via his two daughters’ taste in music videos, and his proximity to Southern California and it’s particular brand of Disney-esque hedonism. Mr. Tole’s career includes shows in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, and Miami. His work has been reviewed in Art Forum International...

Michael Tole says of his work… This painting reimagines the moment when Cleopatra contemplates suicide after her battlefield loss to Octavian. In this revisionist history, Cleopatr...

Michael Tole is a figurative painter currently living in Tempe, AZ with his wife and daughters. A Texas native, most of his 20 year long career was spent...

Michael Tole says of his work… This painting reimagines the moment when Cleopatra contemplates suicide after her battlefield loss to Octavian. In this revisionist history, Cleopatr...

Michael Tole says of his work… In the sports related paintings in this show, all metrics for success--goal posts, yard lines, and end zones--have been removed. There is only endles...

Michael Tole is a figurative painter currently living in Tempe, AZ with his wife and daughters. A Texas native, most of his 20 year long career was spent...

Michael Tole is a figurative painter currently living in Tempe, AZ with his wife and daughters. A Texas native, most of his 20 year long career was spent in Dallas. After relocating to Tempe, his work experienced a significant shift from photo-based paintings of retail interiors to fantastical figurative inventions based on pop culture imagery he has encountered via his two daughters’ taste in music videos, and his proximity to Southern California and it’s particular brand of Disney-esque hedonism. Mr. Tole’s career includes shows in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, and Miami. His work has been reviewed in Art Forum International...

Michael Tole is a figurative painter currently living in Tempe, AZ with his wife and daughters. A Texas native, most of his 20 year long career was spent...

Michael Tole is a figurative painter currently living in Tempe, AZ with his wife and daughters. A Texas native, most of his 20 year long career was spent...

Michael Tole is a figurative painter currently living in Tempe, AZ with his wife and daughters. A Texas native, most of his 20 year long career was spent...

Michael Tole is a figurative painter currently living in Tempe, AZ with his wife and daughters. A Texas native, most of his 20 year long career was spent in Dallas. After relocating to Tempe, his work experienced a significant shift from photo-based paintings of retail interiors to fantastical figurative inventions based on pop culture imagery he has encountered via his two daughters’ taste in music videos, and his proximity to Southern California and it’s particular brand of Disney-esque hedonism. Mr. Tole’s career includes shows in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, and Miami. His work has been reviewed in Art Forum International...

This lovely French 19th century figurative Impressionist oil painting is by Adolphe Monticelli. Painted circa 1870 the painting depicts a group of seven figures amusing themselves in...

Joseph Hurard’s "Sailing Through a Coastal Town" is a mesmerizing abstract impressionist piece that transports viewers to a seaside town. The painting features bold, sweeping strokes...

"Bodega House (California)" is an original oil painting on wood by Wisconsin artist Robert Richter, signed on the verso. The frame was created and hand-carved by the artist, making i...

A wonderful oversized Italian Tray, Tole painted in a lattice and floral design by San Pedro artist Sharon (Shari) Tipich. Shari Tipich a self-taught artist began Trompe-l'œil and ...

Vintage (20th Century) unframed tole painting depicting a lone jockey, his horse, and a background with a red barn and golden fields beneath a cloudy sky...

German painted wooden bride's box or container with tole painting made circa 1900.  

This pair of very dramatic tall cast & tole neoclassical sinumbra style lamps with frosted etched glass shades appear to be antique from the 1820s however are made circa 1930. Cast in heavy brass and tole painted they are most probably European in origin and are in excellent condition. The base is decorated with encircling putti sandwiched in between two architectural brass circular panels. A reeded tole column rises up out of acanthus leaves and is topped by a capital decorated with acanthus leaves. The shades are frosted and etched to clear created a very pleasing and atmospheric glow. The tole painting...

A richly patinated mid-century hand-painted wooden bowl featuring vibrant floral decoration in the European folk art tradition. The interior showcases a stylized bouquet of painterly...

This unique pair of Italian tole painted end tables is designed to resemble a whimsical stack of classic literature books, offering both charm and functionality. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, each piece showcases hand-painted spines and covers with vibrant colors, gilt embellishments, and literary references such as Il Teatro and Balzac. These trompe l’oeil designs give the illusion of a library-inspired sculpture, while serving as practical and stylish side tables. The tables are constructed in sturdy metal with tole painting, a traditional decorative technique known for its durability and artistry. Their compact form makes them versatile for use as end tables, nightstands, or accent pieces, adding an element of Old World sophistication to any space. Perfect for bibliophiles, collectors of Italian decorative arts, or those seeking Hollywood Regency or eclectic interior design accents, this pair bridges the gap between functional furniture and decorative art. Charming, rare, and conversation-worthy, these tole painted book stack...

This exquisite 19th-century French toleware tray is a remarquable piece of artistry and craftsmanship. This tray is both functional and decorative, making it a versatile addition to ...

This amazing folk art tole ware box is in original red painted back round with floral decoration & a embossed bird popping out.

Lofty 19th century English oval tole tray with two cut out handles featuring a colorful orientalist oil painting complete with figures in a boat architecture and tropical setting ins...

Hand-painted iron architectural panel, Indo-Persian/Mughal revival, mid-20th century. Three stacked reserves feature leaping gazelles within scrolling vines and blossoms, rendered in...

This is a 19th-century toleware lock box, crafted from tin and featuring painted decoration in rich tones of red, black, and gold. The box has a hinged lid with a slot, likely intended for use as a cash or donation box...

In the category of perfectly fitting for diverse décor that calls for uniquely rich touches, this English Regency Black Tole Cheese Coaster tops the short list. Done in ebonized blac...

A Wonderful Bamboo Form Base Oval Handpainted Tole White With Gold Coffee / Cocktail / End / Removable Tray Table

A stunning and exceptionally well executed pair of Swiss 18th century Baroque st. oil on oak paintings by Christian Stocklin. Each Architectural Capriccios ...

This handsome pair of French tole cachepots feature hand painted Classical landscapes, and gilt brass loin head and ring handles.

An exceptional oval-shaped toleware tray from the 19th century, beautifully hand-painted with a serene riverside scene featuring animated figures in a pastoral setting. The vibrant c...

A delightful pair of miniature still life paintings, each depicting an intimate arrangement of humble everyday objects against a deep, shadowed ground. One composition features two f...

A very pleasing 19th century English red painted tole tray, having a rural family scene out side an old farm house painted to the centre, a red boarder and set in a gilded frame with...

Elegant wall lavabo or wash basin with beautiful detail throughout including floral and various instruments. Lavabos are gracious religious bowls for the lavabo ceremony of washing t...

This vintage tole lamp is true to form with extras, like the original glass shade diffuser in perfect condition under the metal top shade. But the b...

This is a lovely early English black toleware tray. I believe the faux tortoise paint along the rim along with the two carp and sealift are vintage additions. The tray does show same...

Michael Tole is a figurative painter currently living in Tempe, AZ with his wife and daughters. A Texas native, most of his 20 year long career was spent in Dallas. After relocating to Tempe, his work experienced a significant shift from photo-based paintings of retail interiors to fantastical figurative inventions based on pop culture imagery he has encountered via his two daughters’ taste in music videos, and his proximity to Southern California and it’s particular brand of Disney-esque hedonism. Mr. Tole’s career includes shows in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, and Miami. His work has been reviewed in Art Forum International...

Oil painting on canvas with a costumbrist scene framed in Bamboo.

This captivating original abstract oil painting is a tour de force of late 20th-century color theory and expressive form. Executed with a thick impasto technique, the artwork feature...

French tole handled tray with flowers circa 1930. Reticulated border. A little hole on the metal.

Neoclassic antique English occasional or coffee table with a 19th century removable tole oval tray decorated with an oil painting depicting a classical garden scene with sheep herdin...

Antique 19th century oil on canvas people painting attributed to Eugenio Lucas Villamamil, with acanthus and foliate gilt wood and gesso frame Dimensi...

Bring rich color and decorative charm to a coffee table, ottoman, or bar with this elegant antique French tôle tray, crafted circa 1870. The oval tray features a beautifully hand-pai...

English hand-painted and gold gilt tole coal hod with original, original gold gilt handles and ending on original gold gilt scrolled floral feet, with ov...

This is a pair of regency style faux bamboo tray tables with hand painted neoclassical and floral center scenes. They are Italian and most likely date to the 60s. They are in very go...

Handsome collection of English Tole Items including waist paper, large tray, two planters.

We are pleased to present this early 20th-century oil on board painting. This splendid view of the Gulf of Naples is signed lower right: R. Leone. It is likely the work of the Italia...

A fine 19th century English Regency tole lamp. Hand painted in the Chinoiserie design. Fine painting and details. Large pagoda design . Custom wired and shaded

This fantastic tin blue paint decorated tole ware water kettle is in amazing as found condition. It has a blue ground with painted flowers on both sides. ...

A fabulous, undulating, c. 1820, English, hinge-top, tole letter box hand painted in faux tortoise. The interior with a mirror which hides a secret compartment. The top featuring a c...