$2,450
Impressionist mid 20th century still life of flowers in a vase, with poppies
Located in Woodbury, CT
His most famous pupil was Eric Hebborn who became a world-famous forger.
Oil, Canvas
$850
H 21.625 in W 18.625 in
Flowers #13, circa 1950s by Henri Julie, Floral Still Life, Bouquet in Vase
By Henri Julie
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Henri Julie (20th Century) Signed: Henri Julie (Lower, Right) " Flowers #13 " circa 1950s Oil on Panel 17 7/8" x 15 7/8" Housed in a 1 1/2" Period Antiqued Gold Leaf Frame (Made...
Oil, Panel
$13,391
H 34 in W 27 in D 2 in
Still Life of Flowers in Jug - Post Impressionist 1940's art floral oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This superb Post Impressionist floral oil painting is by noted successful Russian born female artist Nadia Benois. Benois came to England and settled in London in 1920 having married...
Oil
$956Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 25.5 in
Mid 20th Century French Impressionist Signed Oil Colorful Flowers in Vase
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French School, mid 20th century signed lower front corner oil on board, unframed board: 29.5 x 25.5 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: very good and sound condi...
Oil
$1,029
H 20.08 in W 15.56 in D 0.2 in
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still Life: Bouquet of Flowers in Oil
Located in Genève, GE
Work on wood Dimension with frame : 70.5 x 60.5 x 5.5 cm This work of art depicts a vibrant bouquet of blooming flowers, displaying a rich array of colors ranging from deep red and b...
Oil
$3,000
H 33.5 in W 27.5 in
Czech American Floral Oil Painting Jan De Ruth Vibrant Modernist Flowers in Vase
By Jan De Ruth
Located in Surfside, FL
Jan de Ruth (Czech/American, 1922-1991) Still Life of Flowers Oil on canvas, Hand signed lower right Verso bears gallery label from Harbor Gallery, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y. Dimensi...
Oil, Canvas
$2,459
H 27 in W 24 in
Flowers in a Vase - Early 20th Century French Paris School Still Life Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful early 20th century Ecole de Paris oil on board still life depicting mixed flowers in a blue vase with books on table, by Hélène Polovtstoff. Excellent quality work by thi...
Oil
$4,500
H 32.5 in W 27.5 in D 1.75 in
"Floral Arrangement with Glass Vase" Post-Impressionism Still Life Oil Painting
By Jacques Zucker
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts a whimsical bouquet of flowers in a beautiful glass vase resting on a table with a blue background. The attractive perspective is what makes this painting so in...
Canvas, Oil
$798Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 18 in D 1 in
'Le Bouquet' French Floral Still Life, Flower Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'Le Bouquet' Floral Still Life, Flower Oil Painting French School, mid 20th Century Oil painting on canvas, framed Framed size: 29 x 18 inches Beautiful oil painting of a lovingly c...
Oil
$1,311Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 26.5 in D 1 in
Bright & Cheerful French Post-Impressionist Signed Oil - Flowers in Vase
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, mid 20th century Title: Colorful Still Life of Flowers in Vase Medium: oil painting on board, framed. Size: framed: 31 x 26.5 inches painting:...
Oil
$6,832
H 31 in W 27 in D 2 in
Spring Flowers in Vase - British Forties exh. art floral still life oil painting
By Jacob Kramer
Located in Hagley, England
This vibrant British Post Impressionist exhibited floral still life oil painting is by noted Jewish artist Jacob Kramer. His family left Russia to come to England in 1900 when Kramer...
Oil
$929Sale Price|20% Off
H 26 in W 22 in D 1 in
1957 British Floral Still Life Roses Tulips Oil Painting S. F. Jennieson
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist: S. F. Jennieson (British) Medium: Oil on canvas Date: 1957 Size: 26 x 22 inches (including frame) Frame: Original gilt frame Signature: Signed and dated upper left Condition:...
Oil
$765Sale Price|20% Off
H 15 in W 12 in D 1 in
Mid Century French Impressionist Signed Oil Pretty Flowers in Blue Vase
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, mid 20th century, signed lower left Title: Pink & White Flowers in a Blue Vase Medium: oil on board, framed framed: 15 x 12 inches board: 10 x 7 in...
Oil
"Floral still-life painting"
By Unidentified
Located in Edinburgh, GB
This elegant floral still-life painting, executed in oil on canvas, showcases a meticulously arranged bouquet of roses, lilacs, and other blossoms in a gilded vase, placed on a refle...
Canvas, Oil
A Vase of Flowers. Antique painting by Lucien Adrion
By Lucien Adrion
Located in St. Albans, GB
Lucien Adrion Signed and dated 1936 Oil on canvas Picture Size: 18 x 15" (46 x 38cm) Framed Size: 24 x 21" (60 x 52.5cm) The specific title is 'Bouquet de Fleurs. It features his si...
Canvas, Oil
$485
H 17 in W 14 in D 3 in
Louis Emiel Chappel (1888-1963) "Floral Still Life" Original Oil Painting c.1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
Louis Emiel Chappel (1888-1963) floral still life oil painting, circa 1950s Beautiful full basket bouquet of flowers on a pedestal by listed artist Louis Chappel. Original oil on c...
Canvas, Oil
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 33 in W 27 in
1930's English still life of Tulips and other red flowers in a vase
Located in Woodbury, CT
Wonderful English 1930's Still life of Tulips and other red flowers in a vase. The 1930s was a period of great artistic experimentation, and many artists were exploring new techniq...
Canvas, Oil
Italian Art Deco White Parchment Vanity
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Art Deco white parchment diminutive triangular form lady's vanity /dressing table with a drawer centered by 2 side drawers and 2 doors. Parchment is separating from the piece
Wood, Parchment Paper
30:30 Landscape Architecture Book
Located in New York, NY
30 internationally renowned landscape architects showcase their own work as well as that of 30 of the best of a new generation of forward looking and innovative designers. This up-t...
Paper
$150,000 / set
H 67 in Dm 40 in
Pair Louis XV Style 16-Light Bronze & Cut-Glass Chandeliers, Manner of Baccarat
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large pair of Louis XV style gilt bronze and cut-glass sixteen-light chandeliers. The solid bronze frames surmounted with pendants, molded towers, fleur de lis and a central suppor...
Crystal, Bronze
Maison Lancel Cocktail or Coffee Table Bar
By Maison Lancel
Located in Geneva, CH
Brass and formica bar sliding coffee table in the style of Willy Rizzo Produced by Maison Lancel, ca. 1970s Good condition
Brass
Pair of Maison Arlus Sconces
By Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of two lights Maison Arlus sconces, perpex shades Two lights, 65 watts max per light US rewired and in working condition Backplate: 1.1/2 inches W, 4inches H Glass...
Steel
$9,632Sale Price|30% Off
H 70.87 in W 52.76 in D 29.14 in
Vintage 1980s Playmatic Pinball Trailer, Folk Art Design, 134x74 cm
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Recreational machine model pinball trailer playmatic.
Iron
$12,981
H 3.15 in W 42.92 in D 9.45 in
Silver-gilt Austro-Hungarian Sword with Islamic Style Engravings
Located in London, GB
Silver-gilt Austro-Hungarian Sword with Islamic Style Engravings Austro-Hungarian, 20th Century Sword: Width 99cm, depth 17cm Case: Height 8cm, width 109cm, depth 24cm This magnific...
Silver
$20,497 / set
H 22.05 in W 8.67 in D 4.73 in
Three Piece Alabaster Clock Garniture in the Form of a Neo-Gothic Cathedral
Located in London, GB
This exquisite three-piece alabaster clock garniture consists of a central clock with two flanking vases. The central clock is designed to resemble the shape of a neo-Gothic cathedra...
Alabaster, Ormolu
19th Century English Walnut and Ormolu Mounted Centre Table
By Holland & Sons
Located in London, GB
A very fine and substantial centre table in the Louis XVI in the Manner of Holland & Sons Of exceptional quality, utilising beautifully grained woods, including Circassian walnut,...
Ormolu
$14,850Sale Price|24% Off
H 31 in W 47.75 in D 28 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Center, Writing Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th century Louis XVI style ebonized gilt bronze-mounted tulipwood, kingwood and fruitwood floral marquetry single-drawer center table, desk or writing table. The orna...
Bronze
Pair of French Carved Mahogany Armchairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An imposing pair of Louis Philippe Fauteuils Constructed in Honduras Mahogany, standing on swept lappeted gentle 'S' shaped legs to the front, and sabre shaped to the rear, the pa...
Mahogany
Pair of Antique French Empire Style Porcelain Urns, Hand-Painted, 1860
Located in Montreal, QC
Now fitted as lamps, these two handled Paris urns are painted with floral bouquets on one side and a courtship scene on the other. The gilding is rubbed but the painting is well exec...
Porcelain
$18,920
H 63 in W 53.94 in D 27.17 in
Italian style "bargueño". Tortoiseshell, wood, bronze. 18th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Uncovered sample desk made of wood, with the central part advanced and highlighted with a double chapel of architectural composition. Each of the sides has five drawers with the fron...
Bronze
$3,600 / set
H 32.5 in Dm 19 in
Pair of Antique German Porcelain Chinoiserie Baluster Vases, Fitted as Lamps
Located in Montreal, QC
Each cobalt blue and gilt, two handled and with floral decoration on one side and well painted Chinoiseries in oval cartouche on the other. They are now mounted as lamps with pleated...
Porcelain
$36,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 184 in W 116 in D 28 in
Monumental Antique French Walnut and Oak Figural Fireplace
Located in Tarzana, CA
Fine monumental 19th century French masterfully hand carved walnut and oak figural fireplace. This magnificent large hand carved fireplace is of solid walnut and oak. This fireplace...
Oak, Walnut
$24,000
H 32 in W 42.5 in D 17 in
19th Century English Georgian Chinoiserie Trunk, Black Lacquered Wood
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian style (19th Cent) black lacquered and gilt Chinoiserie design floor trunk with carved & filigree gilt base.
Gold Leaf
Emerging in 19th-century France, Impressionist art embraced loose brushwork and plein-air painting to respond to the movement of daily life. Although the pioneers of the Impressionist movement — Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Paul Cézanne, Berthe Morisot, Camille Pissarro, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir — are now household names, their work was a radical break with an art scene led and shaped by academic traditions for around two centuries. These academies had oversight of a curriculum that emphasized formal drawing, painting and sculpting techniques and historical themes.
The French Impressionists were influenced by a group of artists known as the Barbizon School, who painted what they witnessed in nature. The rejection of pieces by these artists and the later Impressionists from the salons culminated in a watershed 1874 exhibition in Paris that was staged outside of the juried systems. After a work of Monet’s was derided by a critic as an unfinished “impression,” the term was taken as a celebration of their shared interest in capturing fleeting moments as subject matter, whether the shifting weather on rural landscapes or the frenzy of an urban crowd. Rather than the exacting realism of the academic tradition, Impressionist paintings, sculptures, prints and drawings represented how an artist saw a world in motion.
Many Impressionist painters were inspired by the perspectives in imported Japanese prints alongside these shifts in European painting — Édouard Manet drew on ukiyo-e woodblock prints and depicted Japanese design in his Portrait of Émile Zola, for example. American artists such as Mary Cassatt and William Merritt Chase, who studied abroad, were impacted by the work of the French artists, and by the late 19th century American Impressionism had its own distinct aesthetics with painters responding to the rapid modernization of cities through quickly created works that were vivid with color and light.
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Figurative art, as opposed to abstract art, retains features from the observable world in its representational depictions of subject matter. Most commonly, figurative paintings reference and explore the human body, but they can also include landscapes, architecture, plants and animals — all portrayed with realism.
While the oldest figurative art dates back tens of thousands of years to cave wall paintings, figurative works made from observation became especially prominent in the early Renaissance. Artists like Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and other Renaissance masters created naturalistic representations of their subjects.
Pablo Picasso is lauded for laying the foundation for modern figurative art in the 1920s. Although abstracted, this work held a strong connection to representing people and other subjects. Other famous figurative artists include Francis Bacon and Lucian Freud. Figurative art in the 20th century would span such diverse genres as Expressionism, Pop art and Surrealism.
Today, a number of figural artists — such as Sedrick Huckaby, Daisy Patton and Eileen Cooper — are making art that uses the human body as its subject.
Because figurative art represents subjects from the real world, natural colors are common in these paintings. A piece of figurative art can be an exciting starting point for setting a tone and creating a color palette in a room.
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