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Italian Ship Paintings

Olof Arborelius Ships in Moonlight Italian Coastal Scene
Olof Arborelius Ships in Moonlight Italian Coastal Scene

Olof Arborelius Ships in Moonlight Italian Coastal Scene

By Olof Arborelius

Located in Stockholm, SE

The open water, the silhouette of the ships, the distant rock formations and the warm nocturnal atmosphere suggest Italy rather than Sweden.

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1870s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Italian School Panoramic Harbor Capriccio with Figures and Ships 17th century
Italian School Panoramic Harbor Capriccio with Figures and Ships 17th century

Italian School Panoramic Harbor Capriccio with Figures and Ships 17th century

Located in GB

A highly atmospheric panoramic harbor capriccio painted in the Venetian tradition of the late 17th century, depicting an imagined Mediterranean port animated by sailing vessels, fish...

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Late 17th Century Baroque Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A fine Gouache of the Fanny Buller trading ship off the Italian coast in starboa
A fine Gouache of the Fanny Buller trading ship off the Italian coast in starboa

A fine Gouache of the Fanny Buller trading ship off the Italian coast in starboa

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A 19th century Gouache of the Fanny Buller sailing off of the Italian coast line with Mount Vesuvius in the background. Launched in 1859 and owned by John Marshall of Looe, Fanny B...

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Antique 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

R. Simonetto USA Sailing Ships Painted on Wood, 1970s
R. Simonetto USA Sailing Ships Painted on Wood, 1970s

R. Simonetto USA Sailing Ships Painted on Wood, 1970s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Certified work inspired by an old print from the 1800s reworked, serigraphically reproduced and decorated by hand. Reproduction on tessellated briar.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood

Resin Painting of Cruise Ship, 1990s, Set of 6
Resin Painting of Cruise Ship, 1990s, Set of 6

Resin Painting of Cruise Ship, 1990s, Set of 6

Located in Manzano, IT

Resin Painting of Cruise Ship, 1990s, Set of 6 Stile Vintage Periodo del design 1990 - 1999 Production period 1990 - 1999 Country of production Mexico Read more about the article 6 h...

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1990s Italian Contemporary Art

Materials

Resin

Antique Chromolithograph After Pinturicchio, Betrothal of Frederick III, Framed
Antique Chromolithograph After Pinturicchio, Betrothal of Frederick III, Framed

Antique Chromolithograph After Pinturicchio, Betrothal of Frederick III, Framed

Located in Nottingham, GB

The piece remains clean and securely housed, ready for wall display as an imposing example of late Victorian chromolithographic printing after early Italian fresco painting. We ship...

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Antique Late 19th Century Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

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Clipper Ship ARGUS by Luca Papaluca The Elder Nautical Gouache
Clipper Ship ARGUS by Luca Papaluca The Elder Nautical Gouache

Clipper Ship ARGUS by Luca Papaluca The Elder Nautical Gouache

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H 18.25 in W 24.25 in D 0.75 in

Clipper Ship ARGUS by Luca Papaluca The Elder Nautical Gouache

By Luca Papaluca The Elder

Located in Palm City, FL

BRITISH CLIPPER SHIP ARGUS Ca 1925 Signed by Artist L. Papaluca, the Elder (1890-1935) Gouache on paper Signed LR Unframed 12 3/4 " L x 18 3/4" H Framed 18 1/4" H x 24 1/4" L ...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Paintings

Fishing Ship Oil Painting
Fishing Ship Oil Painting

Fishing Ship Oil Painting

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H 23 in W 25.5 in

Fishing Ship Oil Painting

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

#5-651 Circa 1920's original oil on canvas depicting fishing ships displayed on a wood frame.Signed low right

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Early 20th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Wood, Canvas

Italian School "Marina with Ships and Architecture, 17th Century
Italian School "Marina with Ships and Architecture, 17th Century

Italian School "Marina with Ships and Architecture, 17th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Italian School "Marina with Ships and Architecture, 17th Century oil painting on canvas h 55 x 71 cm, framed 65 x 81 good condition.

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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Paintings

Materials

Paint

Ships in the Harbor
Ships in the Harbor

Ships in the Harbor

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H 31 in W 43 in D 3 in

Ships in the Harbor

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

5-912 Oil painting of a busy harbor full of ships in a vintage gilt wood frame

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Vintage 1960s Italian Paintings

Gorgeous Oil Painting Sailing Ship Early Morning Fog signed A. Cucchi Dates 1939
Gorgeous Oil Painting Sailing Ship Early Morning Fog signed A. Cucchi Dates 1939

Gorgeous Oil Painting Sailing Ship Early Morning Fog signed A. Cucchi Dates 1939

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This gorgeous signed oil painting by A. Cucchi, dated 1939, captures the ethereal beauty of a sailing ship emerging through the soft haze of the early morning fog. The scene depicts ...

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Vintage 1930s Italian American Classical Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Portrait of a Woman - Modernist Figurative Oil by Manuel Ortiz De Zárate
Portrait of a Woman - Modernist Figurative Oil by Manuel Ortiz De Zárate

Portrait of a Woman - Modernist Figurative Oil by Manuel Ortiz De Zárate

By Manuel Ortiz de Zárate

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

At age 15, he fled home and stowed away on a ship to Italy.He studied painting in Rome, before being drawn to the burgeoning art scene in France, he made his way to Paris.

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Early 20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Italian Vintage Maritime Ship Oil Painting Signed Vasselli Nautical Seascape
Italian Vintage Maritime Ship Oil Painting Signed Vasselli Nautical Seascape

Italian Vintage Maritime Ship Oil Painting Signed Vasselli Nautical Seascape

Located in Palm Coast, FL

The palette of deep blues, browns, and warm ochres emphasizes motion, tension, and the raw power of open water. The painting is signed Vasselli in the lower right. While detailed bi...

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Late 20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large 17th Century Italian Oil on Canvas Ships Sea Painting "Marina delle torri"
Large 17th Century Italian Oil on Canvas Ships Sea Painting "Marina delle torri"

Large 17th Century Italian Oil on Canvas Ships Sea Painting "Marina delle torri"

By Salvator Rosa

Located in Portland, OR

A large 17th century Italian Baroque oil on canvas painting of ships, circle of Salvator Rosa (1615-1673), "Marina delle torri" translated as Marina of the Towers, circa 1670.

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1670s Baroque Landscape Paintings

Materials

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Ship Portrait. Oil on Canvas.
Ship Portrait. Oil on Canvas.

Ship Portrait. Oil on Canvas.

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H 28 in W 38 in D 2.2 in

Ship Portrait. Oil on Canvas.

Located in Seattle, WA

Marine painting between 1910-1934. Oil on canvas by Italian painter Papaluca depicting a three mast sailing vessel going left to right in rough seas. Signed lower right: "L. Papaluca".

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20th Century Italian Paintings

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Located in Stockholm, SE

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Italian Ship Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of Italian ship paintings for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct Italian ship paintings — often made from wood, fabric and canvas — can elevate any home. We have 171 antique and vintage Italian ship paintings in-stock, while there are 18 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of Italian ship paintings available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Italian ship paintings bearing modern or Baroque hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Italian ship paintings have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Memphis Group, Memphis Milano and Nathalie du Pasquier are consistently popular.

How Much are Italian Ship Paintings?

Prices for Italian ship paintings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Italian ship paintings begin at $65 and can go as high as $400,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,884.

Questions About Italian Ship Paintings

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    What a ship painting means is usually a matter of interpretation. Some people view them as a celebration of seafaring, while others see symbolism of the struggles of man versus nature in the compositions. Shop a variety of maritime paintings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The first Italian painter to paint realistic figures was Giotto di Bondone. His works marked a departure from the elongated, stylized forms common in early Christian art and served as inspiration for Italian Renaissance painters. Giotto's most famous paintings include Lamentation, the Ognissanti Madonna, the Kiss of Judas and Pentecost. Explore a diverse assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.