1950s Paintings

A whimsical painting on silverleaf by the tragically short lived Beat Generation artist Iris Brody (1927-1961). She was a fixture of the Greenwich Village b...

This mid-20th-century Vietnamese lacquer painting panel by Nguyễn Thanh Lê (1919–2003) is an elegant example of traditional Vietnamese sơn ...

Handpainted bamboo umbrella. By unknown artist, circa 1950 In original condition, with some visible signs of previous use and age, preserving a beautiful patina. Mater...

S U P E R B ! MID CENTURY MODERN C I T Y S C A P E P A I N T I N G ! ICONIC HELLER MID CENTURY STYLE! OIL ON BOARD HUGE! Approx. 29 " x 53 " C I R ...

This striking work is executed in the unmistakable style of Mark Rothko (1903–1970), a pioneer of Abstract Expressionism and a master of the Color Field movement. The painting featur...

A richly executed Impressionist-style floral still life, likely French, dating to the mid-20th century. The composition features a vibrant bouquet of mixed blooms—yellow lilies, pink...

Belgium / 1950 / painting / Edmond Sanders / wood, canvas / Mid-century / Vintage Beautiful oil painting on board by the famous Belgian painter Edmond Sanders (1898 - 1961). Edmond ...

Oil painting on canvas created around 1950 depicting a still life composition centered on a sliced watermelon accompanied by pomegranates and other fruits arranged on a neutral surface. The scene stands out for its vivid chromatic contrast: the vibrant red of the watermelon’s flesh against the deep green of its rind, complemented by the warm, organic tones of the surrounding fruits, creating a rich and balanced visual composition. The work evokes the symbolic and emotional language associated with Frida Kahlo, particularly her way of depicting fruit as metaphors for life, fertility, and a deep connection to the Mexican land. Within the Mexican pictorial tradition of the twentieth century, fruits such as watermelon and pomegranate often carry a strong symbolic presence, becoming more than simple objects and instead reflecting cultural identity and expressive depth. The painterly treatment reveals a warm palette and a soft atmospheric background that enhances the sculptural presence of the fruits. The composition recalls the sensitivity and visual language characteristic of mid-century Mexican still life...

Hans Øllgaard (b. 1911, d. 1969). Abstract modernist landscape. Oil on canvas, 1950s-1960s. Signed. In very good condition. The canvas measures: 85 x ...

Product description: This aquarel has been made by Henk Willemse, an autodidact from the city of Amsterdam. Willemse started painting during the second world war when he was taking r...

Cityscape oil on canvas painting by James Coignard, France (1925-2008). Signed and framed. Early period. Canvas size 28.5" x 23.5. Size with frame 35" x 30".

Classical standing nude by American artist Jane White. Painted in the 1950s and once owned by the Estate of Eva Gabor. There is no provenance.

Mid-20th-century Italian painting. Oil on canvas, antique-style, artwork depicting an architectural capriccio, a view with ruins and figures, with good pictorial quality. The paintin...

This stunning vintage painting of a Belgian church located in Gent, 3 Torens Belgium Baudelostraat 9B/9b - is a one-of-a-kind piece that will add beauty and elegance to any space. Cr...

Made by Constantin Terechkovitch, this lithograph is expressive, colorful, and dynamic. It's probably signed, but we don't know for sure. We're happy to try and remove it from the fr...

A mid-20th century 'Kamasan' cotton textile painting from Bali, Indonesia. The hand-painted image has great detail and depicts Balinese Hindu mythology. Key features of this image ar...

Portrait of a working man, possible a self portrait of the artist Emanuel Glicen Romano or Emanuel Glicenstein (1897–1984). He was born in Italy and emigrated to America in the early...

Swedish artist, oil on canvas. Abstract composition. Colouristic palette. In excellent condition with minimal wear. Indistinctly signed and dated '55. Visible dimensions: 67.5 cm x 5...

This splendid painting depicts in detail a bright view of a mountain lake,note the fine definition of details and the valuable perspective depth that give the work a feeling of pleas...

In this listing you will find an oil painting depicting a woman in a seating position, painted by a Yugoslav artist Uros Toskovic. Best known for his drawings, Uros Toskovic is a wel...

Signed oil painting "Sydländska hus" by Swedish artist Eric Elfwen.

Parisian cityscape, signed and framed oil on canvas by Serge Belloni, ‘57 This painting has all the quintessential features of Belloni’s renowned Parisi...

Still Life with Flowers, Oil Painting on Wood, Germany 1950s An impressive still life depicting a bouquet of various flowers in a glass vase. Painted in oil on wood with pastel colo...

Jean Nerfin Oil on Canvas Canadian, born 1922 Landscape in the Mid-Century Modern Paris School style. Painting in nice original condition! Signed and dated bottom right corner.

Antoine Blanchard Place de la Concorde Oil on canvas 13 x 18 inches Signed LL Condition: Excellent COA included with the sale provided by REHS with submission to the digital Catalo...

A mid-20th century 'Kamasan' cotton textile painting from Bali, Indonesia. The hand-painted image has great detail and depicts Balinese Hindu mythology. Key features of this image ar...

This exceptional unsigned original mid-century modern automotive concept painting is a brilliant artifact of Detroit's legendary Space Age styling era. Masterfully hand-painted in go...

Framed Dimensions: 21"w x 1.5"d x 24"h Designer: Jack Chambrin Framed Painting France, c1950s

A very good example of an original Abstract Expressionist painting by Leonard Maurer, 1958. It is an oil on canvas,measuring 20x24". A real mid century jem, this work combines elemen...

A mid C20th oil on canvas of a winter scene of the snowy rooftops of striking red buildings of sagargatan sodermalm Stockholm by Swedish artist Evy Laas. She studied with Edwin Olle...

This is an amazing and important collection of 8 plaques (7 tin metal and one in wood) that have been hand painted by Catholic religious devotees in gratitude to either Christ, Virgi...

Beautiful framed pair of Silk Suzhou embroidery panels each depicting two colorful birds perched on blooming trees and flowers. Professionally framed and matted in the 50s. Hand Sig...

This is a vintage landscape painting. An English School, oil on board rural harvest field scene, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Displays a desirable aged patina and in...

This is a mid century abstract Impressionist oil on canvas cityscape. This oil painting is presented at a painted black frame. This impressionist oil painting has brilliant tones of ...

Large and striking, this painting by Robert Childers presents a reclining ballet dancer, clothed above the waist in a dancer's sleeveless shirt, but nude below, holding a pink ribbon and accompanied by three wire-back chairs. Enigmatic and full of symbolism, the dancer is facing away from the viewer so his expression cannot be seen; the three chairs with heart-shaped backs suggest that the man may be in love. Childers himself had been a dancer for two years; he also studied painting at the Philadelphia Museum School of Art, the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, and Fleisher Art Memorial, all in Philadelphia. Later he led a peripatetic life, designing for greeting card companies, and creating fabrics, toys and illustrations at one time or another in New York and elsewhere. The painting is oil on canvas, and retains its original wormy chestnut frame...

Stunning 1959 mid-century oil on canvas painting by Jean Isy de Botton, cubist influenced still life titled "Divertissement". framed in vintage gold gilt museum frame. De Botton was ...

1950's still life oil painting by Jacques Blanchard (1912 - 1992). Oil on board, with black and silver beveled edge wood frame depicting shadowed still life scene of eggs, bowl and l...

Abstract painting signed Gert [Gertrude] Fuhrman, dated 1957. It’s a joyous celebration of young motherhood and domestic life inspired by the artist’s own living room, and the child’...

Abstract Mid-Century Modern Painting This Light and Dark Abstract Mid-Century artwork is a captivating abstract painting that measures 36 inches in width and 48 inches in height....

Astonishingly beautiful and monumental mural spanning eleven individual panels (each just under 18 inches wide) which when assembled are 16 feet long by 6 feet high. The panels are reverse paint and applique on sheets of Plexiglass and were painted by Peter Ostuni (American, 1908-1992) in 1951 for the lobby bar of the Savoy-Plaza Hotel at Fifth Avenue between 58th and 59th Street, New York City under design firm Tom Lee...

Mid-20th-century Italian painting. Oil on canvas artwork in the antique style, depicting a harbor view with figures and a war galleon, with good pictorial quality. The painting is be...

Small Landscape Painting by Jean Claude Bédard, 1952, in Restored 19th-Century Gilded Frame This charming small landscape painting, signed and dated 1952 by Jean Claude Bédard, is a...

Lucio Fontana. Concetto Spaziale 1956 Oil and mixed media on glass. withe, black and and red stripes on colored glass Measures: 58 X 108 cm (72 cm x 122 with frame). signed L. Fon...

Born in Italy and lived mainly in France. He was an Italian post impressionist painter. He exhibited at the Societe des Artistes Inde'pendants and later at Salon des Tuileries and Sa...

Delightful naive painting of possibly fish hawkers or market traders Possibly Italian. Venetian? Amazing colours. Coarse canvas. Artist unknown. Initial A.D to bottom left. Pre...

Mid Century Modern Watercolor on crinkled handmade paper titled "Hauling in the Net" depicting a young Tahitian man by canoe. Lovely Tropical theme with vibrant colors of green,blue,...

Certified Kimono Meister work / Certificate of Authenticity included. One-of-a-kind Japanese textile art made from vintage kimono fabrics. Sustainable artwork for modern interiors, ...

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Oil On Canvas, Gilt-Wood Frame Style: Realism

Stunning oil painting of remarkable size and truly decorative,the painting captures the serene atmosphere of an unspoiled countryside.A river gently crosses the landscape ,an ancient...

A watercolor of a view from the Siene river looking toward the Pont-Louis Philippe bridge in Paris. Painted in the mid century and signed by the artist M. Grandjean, framed in a wood...

French Still Life Oil Painting – Colorful Fruits, Wine Bottle – Circa 1960 Description: This is a vibrant oil painting from France, dating to the 1960s, presented in a simple white wooden frame. The composition features a still life scene with fruits arranged in a basket and a wine bottle, painted in a bold, colorful style. The brushwork is expressive, with rich tones of red, green, orange, and yellow, creating a lively and cheerful atmosphere. This piece captures the spirit of mid-century French decorative painting, blending figurative charm with strong visual impact. Main Features: Medium: Oil on canvas Subject: Still life with fruits and wine bottle Period: 1960s Origin: France Frame: Original white wooden frame Colors: Vibrant and saturated tones Style: Post-impressionist / decorative modernism Usage & Style: Perfect for kitchens, dining rooms, or rustic-chic interiors, this artwork adds a touch of French authenticity and warmth. Its subject matter makes it particularly appealing in culinary or convivial settings. A piece that brings joy and color into any space. Keywords: French oil painting, 1960s still life, mid-century art, colorful kitchen decor, wine and fruit painting...

a fine example of post-war abstract expressionism with its emotional and spontaneous thick impasto paint strokes conveying a deep feeling rather than realistic images; signed lower r...

Decorative oil painting "Vase with flowers" executed in France in the 1950s,the author demonstrates great pictorial skill,the vases are exquisitely executed depicted to perfection in...

Kaare Sunde, Norwegian artist. Exotic landscape. Oil on canvas, 1955. Dimensions: Image 32 x 80 cm Frame: 39 x 87 cm Signature: Signed “K. Sunde” lower right Date: 1955 Condition: ...

Abstract oil (24" x 20") by Norman Gorbaty (b. 1932), circa late 1950s. Gorbaty was a young artist in his 1920s when his work was included in a 1954 show of American printmakers at t...

Striking oil painting by Bengt Orup, with a concrete motif in yellow, red and black.

This beautifully executed mixed-media painting by Boris Talberg (or Thalberg) was clearly executed in preparation for one of the artist's most famous works -- "The Gymnasts...

Modernist stylized watercolor rendering of a bull by Oreste Dequel (1923-1989). Circa 1950-60. The simplicity of line suggests the outline of a bull accented with a highly saturated ...

Abstract oil painting on canvas of a Venetian cityscape. Unframed. No signature. It is attributed to Sadanand k. Bakre. In muted colors consistent with his early work in Europe. ...

Signed Norman Rockwell Style Painting of Golfers by Victor Olson. Possibly of the famous Golfer Sam Snead and company, Unframed. Victor Olson (1924-2007) of Fanton Meadows, West Red...