Harry Bowden, (Seated Figure)
By Harry Bowden
Located in New York, NY
This print was made for the American Abstract Artists Portfolio, 1937. All the images were lithographs made on zinc plates. Usually they were signed or initialed in the image -- on t...
Lithograph
$1,500
American abstract painting of a nude woman by a California artist circa 1937
By Harry Bowden
Located in Colfax, CA
An early abstract figurative painting on paper by American artist, Harry Bowden. Harry Bowden was an abstract painter, photographer, and educator, who lived, worked and exhibited in...
Gouache
Sausalito
By Harry Bowden
Located in Emeryville, CA
This work is an oil on board, done circa 1945; it is 12" x 16" in a 17.25" x 21" x 2" original frame and comes directly from the Bowden estate to me through Charles Campbell, his fri...
Oil
American modernist landscape painting
By Harry Bowden
Located in Oakland, CA
Modernist landscape oil painting on canvas by co-founder of the American Abstract Artist group Harry Bowden. Harry Bowden (1907-1965), was an important early American modernist arti...
Oil
$875
H 25 in W 18 in D 1.25 in
A Vibrant, Mid-Century Modern Cubist Studio Scene, Standing Nude, Woman Artist
Located in Chicago, IL
A Vibrant, Mid-Century Modern 1960s Studio Interior Scene of a Standing Female Nude by Notable Chicago Woman Artist, Vivian Kinsley Chapin (Am. 1909-1984). Very "Mod" in style and a...
Masonite, Oil
Untitled Figure (c. 1950s)
By Adine Stix
Located in Summit, NJ
Gorgeous oil and watercolor on paper by abstract expressionist artist Adine Stix. Beautiful shades of pink, purples, cobalt blue with s hint of orange cover the paper to create the h...
Paper, Oil, Watercolor
$2,029
H 25 in W 15 in
Fine Mid 20th Century French Cubist Oil Painting Nude Woman Standing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Nude Model, cubist composition circa 1950's by Laure Noetzin-Azam (French 1929-2024) pupil of André LHOTE oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 24 x 15 inches Provenance: all the paint...
Oil
$235
H 18 in W 14 in D 0.13 in
A Stylized, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Studio Figure Study, Standing Female Nude
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Stylized, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Studio Figure Study of a Standing Female Nude Model Undressing (Deshabille) by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Executed i...
Paper, Charcoal
$2,186
H 29 in W 29 in
Mid 20th Century French Modernist Cubist Oil Painting Female Nude Artists Model
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Artists Model, female nude reclining in chair by Laure Noetzin-Azam (French 1929-2024) pupil of André LHOTE oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 29 x 29 inches Provenance: all the pai...
Oil
$1,619
H 20 in W 24 in
French 20th Century Abstract Nude Portrait of Lady Picasso Style Work & Period
By Gilbert Pelissier
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Portrait of Nude Lady by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924) signed, circa 1960's-1970 period oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas size: 20 x 24 inches con...
Canvas, Oil
$235
H 24 in W 18 in D 0.13 in
A Stylish, 1960 Mid-Century Modern Figure Study, Seated Male Nude Model
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Stylish, Mid-Century Modern Figure Study Drawing of a Seated Young Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A well executed, Post-War charcoal dra...
Paper, Charcoal
$285
H 24 in W 18 in D 0.13 in
A Stylized, 1940s Mid-Century Modern Studio Figure Study, Seated Female Nude
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Stylized, 1940s Mid-Century Modern Studio Figure Study of a Seated Female Nude Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Executed in a distinct Rubenesque, M...
Paper, Charcoal
$235
H 24 in W 18 in D 0.13 in
A Finely Drawn, 1930s Modern Art Deco Figure Study, Seated Female Nude Model
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Finely Drawn, 1930s Art Deco Modern Figure Study of a Seated Female Nude Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An early charcoal drawing by Haydon demon...
Paper, Charcoal
$3,416
H 39 in W 32 in
Large 1950's French Post-Cubist Oil Painting Picasso Style Nude Portrait
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Artists Model by Laure Noetzin-Azam (French 1929-2024) pupil of André LHOTE oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 39 x 32 inches Provenance: all the paintings we have by this artist ...
Oil
$385
H 14 in W 11 in D 0.13 in
An Avant-Garde, Mid-Century Modern Abstract Female Figure Study by Harold Haydon
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Dynamic, Avant-Garde, Mid-Century Modern Abstract Female Figure Study by Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A striking, black & white figural studio ink drawing on paper depictin...
Paper, Ink
$235
H 24 in W 18 in D 0.13 in
A Fine 1930s, Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing, Seated Male Model, Young Man
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fine 1930s Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing, Seated Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An exceptionally well executed early 1930s charco...
Paper, Charcoal
$235
H 24 in W 18 in D 0.13 in
A Finely Drawn 1930s Modern Art Deco Figure Study, Seated Female Nude Model
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Finely Drawn, 1930s Modern Figure Study of a Seated Female Nude Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An early charcoal drawing by Haydon demonstrating ...
Paper, Charcoal
$235
H 24 in W 18 in D 0.13 in
A Finely Drawn 1930s Modern Cubist Figure Study, Standing Female Nude Model
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Finely Drawn, 1930s Cubist, Art Deco Modern Figure Study of a Standing Female Nude Model (Back) by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An early charcoal drawin...
Paper, Charcoal
Mid Century Modernist Seated Nude Figure Study
By George Giusti
Located in Soquel, CA
Abstract nude figurative drawing by George Giusti, (Italian 1908-1990). India ink on gesso patterned drawing paper created in 1949. Signed “George Giusti 1949” in the lower right cor...
Gesso, Paper, India Ink
Untitled, Figure Study
By Hans Burkhardt
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"Untitled, Figure Study" is an abstract figurative Post War pastel on paper paintings by Hans Burkhardt in 1967. The artwork is 21 1/4 x 16 1/4 inches and, with the frame, is 28 3/4...
Paper, Pastel
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1938, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in brass and rattan. The 5321 table la...
Brass, Metal
Selection of Three WPA Era Paintings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Group of Three WPA Era Paintings, American, circa 1930s-1950s. From left to right, they are: 1) Brick mason oil painting, American, circa 1930s. It measures 23.5" H x 27.5" W. 2) In...
Canvas, Wood
$2,228 / set
H 11.62 in W 9.26 in D 3.94 in
Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Shell Sconces, 60s, Pair.
By Barovier
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mid-century modern shell-shaped wall lights, made in Italy in Murano in the style of Barovier, in Graniglia Murano glass, mounted on a white lacquered metal and brass base, 1960s. Re...
Metal
$15,000
H 30 in W 60 in D 1.5 in
Surrealist Nocturnal Hawaiian Figurative Landscape w. Blue Skirted Woman & Moon
By Marguerite Blasingame
Located in Soquel, CA
Surrealist Nocturnal Hawaiian Figurative Landscape w. Blue Skirted Woman & Moon by Marguerite Louis Blasingame Striking mid century modern Hawaiian nocturnal figurative landscape wi...
Linen, Oil
1930s French Art Deco Club Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely Art Deco chair from France, 1930s. Beautiful curved wood frame with scroll detail. Newly upholstered in a lovely camel mohair. Original wood finish shows nice age and patina. ...
Wood, Mohair
$85,800 / set
H 36.62 in W 40.95 in D 26.97 in
Pair of Brasiliana Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Brasiliana is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1965 and produced by his company, L'atelier. These rare pieces have molde...
Rosewood, Fabric
$5,714 / item
H 22.05 in Dm 14.97 in
Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstaette Jugendstil Table Lamp Re Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Grooved casted column, copy of a signed and marked lamp, offered on an auction - see detail - compare to WW-Archive at the MAK - Object 3014, Inventnory# 119-23-1 Most components ac...
Brass
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Oak Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
$5,097 / item
H 25.6 in Dm 16.54 in
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Pendant Jugendstil Silk Chandelier, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
A Josef Hoffmann design for the Staekelborg, Knips and for the Berta Zuckerkandl Mansion. Comes as well in other sizes and colors. The other images shows the lamp in a showroom of th...
Brass
$6,500
H 24.5 in W 28 in D 2 in
19thC Oil Painting Pastoral Luminist Romantic Highland Cows Paris Ex-Christie's
Located in Portland, OR
A large early 19th century British Romantic School pastoral landscape river scene with highland cattle, by Henry Milbourne (1781-1826), signed and dated Paris, circa 1815, Ex-Christi...
Canvas, Oil
$2,280 / set
H 13.78 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
French Mid Century Modern, A Pair of Cube Poufs / Stools in Lambswool, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A modern pair of cube poufs, newly upholstered in light honey lambswool, offering a soft and inviting texture. Each pouf rests on four small, rounded feet, creating a subtle “floatin...
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Wood
$1,580
H 31.3 in W 27.17 in D 0.99 in
Abstract Mid Century Oil Pastel Painting, Danish Artist, Patinated Wood Frame
Located in Odense, DK
This abstract oil work is an original piece by an unknown Danish artist. The painting is executed in a dark, atmospheric palette, where deep tones and contrasting hues create a sense...
Pine
Swedish Grace decorative pewter box by Harald Linder, Uppsala 1933.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Decorative pewter lid box in pewter by Haralder Linder, Uppsala Swedish Grace 1933. With hallmark. One smaller dent, nice patina. Normal signs of age and wear.
Pewter
$1,380 / item
H 21.26 in Dm 33.08 in
Mid Century Round Danish Side Table in Solid Oak, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Crafted in Denmark during the 1960s by a skilled cabinetmaker, this round side table is attributed to architect Henning Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik. Executed in solid oak, the pie...
Oak
$498
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 1.58 in Dm 27.56 in
Roseate Spoonbill Print from Audubon's Birds of America C1838 Round 70cm di. New
By John James Audubon
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a digitally remastered print of a Roseate Spoonbill referenced from an Audubon Birds of America hand coloured print, originally from the 1800's Prints of this style were ori...
Wood, Paper
$1,700
H 32.5 in W 38 in D 16.5 in
Andre Groult Style, Art Deco, Parchment Paper, Faux Stone, Nightstand, 1990s
By Andre Groult
Located in Stamford, CT
Andre Groult Style, Art Deco, Parchment Paper, Faux Stone, Nightstand, 1990s A single mid-century modern cabinet in the manner of French designer, Andre Groult. This example having ...
Parchment Paper
Beginning in the early 20th century, abstract art became a leading style of modernism. Rather than portray the world in a way that represented reality, as had been the dominating style of Western art in the previous centuries, abstract paintings, prints and sculptures are marked by a shift to geometric forms, gestural shapes and experimentation with color to express ideas, subject matter and scenes.
Although abstract art flourished in the early 1900s, propelled by movements like Fauvism and Cubism, it was rooted in the 19th century. In the 1840s, J.M.W. Turner emphasized light and motion for atmospheric paintings in which concrete details were blurred, and Paul Cézanne challenged traditional expectations of perspective in the 1890s.
Some of the earliest abstract artists — Wassily Kandinsky and Hilma af Klint — expanded on these breakthroughs while using vivid colors and forms to channel spiritual concepts. Painter Piet Mondrian, a Dutch pioneer of the art movement, explored geometric abstraction partly owing to his belief in Theosophy, which is grounded in a search for higher spiritual truths and embraces philosophers of the Renaissance period and medieval mystics. Black Square, a daringly simple 1913 work by Russian artist Kazimir Malevich, was a watershed statement on creating art that was free “from the dead weight of the real world,” as he later wrote.
Surrealism in the 1920s, led by artists such as Salvador Dalí, Meret Oppenheim and others, saw painters creating abstract pieces in order to connect to the subconscious. When Abstract Expressionism emerged in New York during the mid-20th century, it similarly centered on the process of creation, in which Helen Frankenthaler’s expressive “soak-stain” technique, Jackson Pollock’s drips of paint, and Mark Rothko’s planes of color were a radical new type of abstraction.
Conceptual art, Pop art, Hard-Edge painting and many other movements offered fresh approaches to abstraction that continued into the 21st century, with major contemporary artists now exploring it, including Anish Kapoor, Mark Bradford, El Anatsui and Julie Mehretu.
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