$6,634
Hunting in Fontainebleau, Georges Stein, Paris 1870 – 1955, French Painter
Located in Knokke, BE
Hunting in Fontainebleau, France Stein Georges Paris 1870 – 1955 French Painter Signature: Signed bottom left and placed Fontainebleau Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: Image size ...
Canvas, Oil
Paris view with Characters circa 1900
By Georges Stein
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
STEIN Georges (1864-1917) Paris street Views - Porte St Denis Oil on canvas signed low right Old frame gilded with leaves Dim canvas : 70 X 92 cm - Dim frame : 97 X 118 cm STEIN G...
Oil
Price Upon Request
Gertrude Stein with Horst, 1931
By George Hoyningen-Huene
Located in Santa Monica, CA
George Hoyningen-Huene 1900-1968 Gertrude Stein with Horst, 1931 Signed, Titled and Dated in pencil on verso.
Silver Gelatin
Hotel, Neuilly, Paris.
By Georges Stein
Located in Douglas, Isle of Man
Georges Stein 1864 -1917, was a French painter and draughtsman.
Oil, Board
Vintage Silver Gelatin Photograph Stanley Twardowicz Venice Italy Gondola Photo
By Stanley Twardowicz
Located in Surfside, FL
It was also popular with writers Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, Gregory Corso, Frank O'Hara, George Plimpton, Jean Stein, Harold "Doc" Humes, Alex Trocchi, and LeRoi Jones.
Silver Gelatin
Unavailable
H 59.85 in W 83.86 in D 1.97 in
Its still life 7 - Abstract, Mustard, Pink, white, Honeycomb shapes
Located in Milton, AU
This series of seminar based lectures at the Warburg Institute included George Steiner, Tony Harrison, Christopher Logue, Lorna Hardwick and Jasper Griffin.
Oil
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H 55.12 in W 88.59 in D 1.97 in
Its still life 6 - Pink, Red, Purple, Mustard still life with window view
Located in Milton, AU
This series of seminar based lectures at the Warburg Institute included George Steiner, Tony Harrison, Christopher Logue, Lorna Hardwick and Jasper Griffin.
Oil
Unavailable
H 59.85 in W 48.04 in D 1.97 in
Its still life 5 - Pink, Red, Purple, Mustard, Cezanne & Braque influence
Located in Milton, AU
This series of seminar based lectures at the Warburg Institute included George Steiner, Tony Harrison, Christopher Logue, Lorna Hardwick and Jasper Griffin.
Oil
Unavailable
H 48.04 in W 59.85 in D 1.97 in
It is a still life 2 - Still life abstract, painting in foreground, pink, purple
Located in Milton, AU
This series of seminar based lectures at the Warburg Institute included George Steiner, Tony Harrison, Christopher Logue, Lorna Hardwick and Jasper Griffin.
Oil
Its still Life 1 -
Located in Milton, AU
This series of seminar based lectures at the Warburg Institute included George Steiner, Tony Harrison, Christopher Logue, Lorna Hardwick and Jasper Griffin.
Oil
Unavailable
H 48.04 in W 59.85 in D 1.97 in
It is a still life 3 - Still life abstract, painting in foreground, pink, purple
Located in Milton, AU
This series of seminar based lectures at the Warburg Institute included George Steiner, Tony Harrison, Christopher Logue, Lorna Hardwick and Jasper Griffin.
Oil
Unavailable
H 55 in W 75 in D 6 in
Iliya Mirochnik, Fathers and Sons, Spaces Between series, 50" x 70", oil
By Iliya Mirochnik
Located in Holmdel, NJ
"I approached this borderline position of emotions and allusions as if I was that custodian racing through the museum of his own perceptions, 'seeking order and sanctuary for its tre...
Oil
Unavailable
H 48.04 in W 59.85 in D 1.58 in
Its still life 8 - Mauve, Yellow, Orange, Light Green Abstract Expression
Located in Milton, AU
This series of seminar based lectures at the Warburg Institute in London included George Steiner, Tony Harrison, Christopher Logue, Lorna Hardwick and Jasper Griffin.
Oil
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H 9 in W 11 in
L'Opera Garnier - Paris - 19th Century Oil, Figures in Cityscape - Georges Stein
By Georges Stein
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Oil on panel circa 1910 by Georges Stein depicting elegant figures in a bustling street scene on a rainy evening in Paris.
Oil, Panel
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H 7.5 in W 9.5 in D 1 in
A Windy Day - Impressionist Oil, Figures in City Landscape by Georges Stein
By Georges Stein
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
A charming and uniquely brushed 19th century impressionist oil on panel circa 1900 by French painter Georges Stein depicting the activities in the streets outside La Samaritane on a ...
Oil, Panel
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H 17 in W 22 in
Evening-Porte Saint Denis, Paris - Impressionist Figures in Cityscape by G Stein
By Georges Stein
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
A wonderful depiction of a busy street scene on an evening in Porte Saint Denis, Paris by French artist, Georges Stein. Gouache & watercolour on paper circa 1900.
Paper, Watercolor, Gouache
In the Park - London
By Georges Stein
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
A charming 19th century oil on panel painting by Georges Stein depicting the activities in a London park in the light of a seasonal day.
Oil, Panel
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H 14 in W 11 in
Vintage Silver Gelatin Photograph Stanley Twardowicz Venice Italy Gondola Photo
By Stanley Twardowicz
Located in Surfside, FL
It was also popular with writers Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, Gregory Corso, Frank O'Hara, George Plimpton, Jean Stein, Harold "Doc" Humes, Alex Trocchi, and LeRoi Jones.
Silver Gelatin
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H 15 in W 17 in
Paris - La Nuit - Impressionist Oil, Figures at Night Cityscape - Georges Stein
By Georges Stein
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
A lovely oil on canvas by French impressionist painter George Stein depicting elegantly dressed ladies and gentleman in a Parisian street at night.
Canvas, Oil
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H 20 in W 27 in
Folies Bergere - Impressionist Oil, Figures at Night Cityscape by Georges Stein
By Georges Stein
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
A wonderful oil on canvas by French impressionist painter George Stein depicting elegantly dressed ladies and gentleman in the street outside the Folies Bergère- a cabaret music hall...
Canvas, Oil
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H 7.5 in W 9.5 in
Paris-Grands Boulevards-Moonlight - 19th Century Figures in Cityscape by G Stein
By Georges Stein
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
A charming turn of the century oil on panel painting by Georges Stein depicting the activities of the Grands Boulevards in the light of the moon.
Oil, Panel
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H 10 in W 15 in
Evening-Porte Saint Denis, Paris - Figures in Cityscape at Nighttime by G Stein
By Georges Stein
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
A wonderful depiction of a busy street scene on an evening in Porte Saint Denis, Paris by French artist, Georges Stein. Gouache & watercolour on paper circa 1900.
Paper, Watercolor, Gouache
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H 18.5 in W 13 in D 1.7 in
Ceramic Plate by Master Art Forger David Stein after Pablo Picasso Vallauris
Located in Surfside, FL
The book Three Picasso's Before Breakfast (Mémoirs of an Art Forger's Wife) by Anne Marie Stein as told to Georges Carpozi Jr (Hawthorn Book Inc) was written by David's life partner ...
Enamel
Piccadilly Circus, London
By Georges Stein
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
George Stein (French, Born circa 1870) Piccadilly Circus Black crayon and pastel on paper Signed ‘GEORGES STEIN’ (lower left) 10.1/8 x 12 in. (25.7 x 30.5 cm.)
Paper, Crayon, Pastel
Rue Auber, Paris
By Georges Stein
Located in New York, NY
This piece is signed lower right "Georges Stein Paris" and with the artist stamp and tag on verso.
Oil, Wood Panel
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H 26 in W 29.5 in
Lithograph by Master Art Forger after Fernand Leger Color Modernist on Arches
Located in Surfside, FL
The book Three Picasso's Before Breakfast (Mémoirs of an Art Forger's Wife) by Anne Marie Stein as told to Georges Carpozi Jr (Hawthorn Book Inc) was written by David's life partner ...
Lithograph
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H 13.78 in W 10.24 in D 0.79 in
"Floral-Tripwires" (Optional Group of Six: Abstract, Bold, Paintings on Wood)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
Phrase for "Floral - Tripwires" as follows: "June CH XVIII : my deep and personal tripwires" Phrases for other pieces below: "Floral - For The Dust" - "June CH XXXIX : when I lived ...
Wood, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
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H 13.78 in W 10.24 in D 0.79 in
"Floral-Chariots" (Optional Group of Six: Abstract, Bold, Paintings on Wood)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
Phrase for "Floral - Chariots" as follows: "June CH LVI : chariots and muscle memories" Phrases for other pieces below: "Floral - For The Dust" - "June CH XXXIX : when I lived for t...
Wood, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
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H 13.78 in W 10.24 in D 0.79 in
"Floral-For The Dust" (Optional Group of Six: Abstract, Bold, Paintings on Wood)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
Phrase for "Floral - For The Dust" as follows: "June CH XXXIX : when I lived for the dust" Phrases for other pieces below: "Floral - Tripwires" - "June CH XVIII : my deep and perso...
Wood, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
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H 13.78 in W 10.24 in D 0.79 in
"Floral-Sebastian" (Optional Group of Six: Abstract, Bold, Paintings on Wood)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
Phrase for "Floral - Sebastian" as follows: "June CH LXI: Saint Sebastian and George Steiner" Phrases for other pieces below: "Floral - For The Dust" - "June CH XXXIX : when I lived...
Wood, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
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H 13.78 in W 10.24 in D 0.79 in
"Floral-Hatched" (Optional Group of Six: Abstract, Bold, Paintings on Wood)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
Phrase for "Floral - Hatched" as follows: "June CH XLII : I hatched at your feet" Phrases for other pieces below: "Floral - For The Dust" - "June CH XXXIX : when I lived for the dus...
Wood, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
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H 13.78 in W 10.24 in D 0.79 in
"Floral-Unlit Lamp" (Optional Group of Six: Abstract, Bold, Paintings on Wood)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
Phrase for "Floral - Unlit Lamp" as follows: "June CH XXVII : no one lit the street lamp, no one woke us up" Phrases for other pieces below: "Floral - For The Dust" - "June CH XXXIX...
Wood, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
Vintage French Impressionist Paris Street Scene Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American impressionist Paris street scene oil painting. Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Provenance from a Sag Harbor, NY collection. Measuring: 13 by 15 inches overall. Handso...
Oil, Board
Le Grand Hotel, Paris, 1954
By Jean Salabet
Located in Sheffield, MA
Jean Salabet French, B. 1900 Le Grand Hotel, Paris ,1954 Jean Salabet was a School of Paris painter know for his colorful Parisian cityscapes. His work is comparable to those of Jul...
Oil
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 2 in
"Parisian Street Scene" French Post-Impressionist Plein Air Painting on Canvas
By Constantin Kluge
Located in New York, NY
A stunning and masterful depiction of a Parisian street view from the 20th Century. The artist executed this painting en plein air with street life and cars parked along into the dis...
Canvas, Oil
$343
H 13 in W 16.15 in D 1.97 in
French school Landscape countryside forest oil painting Signed
Located in Zofingen, AG
➡️ Landscape countryside forest⬅️ ⏩It is signed H Aucier⏪ ⭐Medium:⭐ Oil on wood panel / isorel ⭐Technique: ⭐Impasto painting with expressive brushwork. ⭐Size:⭐33x41cm /13x16.1 i...
Gesso, Oil, Stretcher Bars, Wood Panel
Winter Paris
By Antal Berkes
Located in Houston, TX
ANTAL BERKES (1874-1938) Antal Berkes (1874–1938) was a Hungarian painter, born in Budapest, Hungary. He lived in Paris for some time and produced cityscapes there as well as simila...
Oil
$1,708
H 17 in W 21 in D 1.5 in
Impressionist Oil Painting of Paris with Figures & Shops by American Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Impressionist Oil Painting of Paris with Figures & Shops by American Artist, Caroline C Burnett (1877-1950) Art measures 16 x 12 inches Frame measures 21 x 17 inches Known for ...
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
$1,975
H 30 in W 33 in D 2 in
Antique Fine Framed French Impressionist Street Scene Paris Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique French impressionist Paris street scene signed oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a gold giltwood impression...
Oil, Board
$1,639
H 24.5 in W 28.5 in D 1.5 in
Impressionist Oil Painting of Paris with Figures & Shops by American Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Vintage Impressionist Oil Painting of Paris with Figures & Shops by American Artist, Caroline C Burnett (1877-1950) Art measures 24 x 20 inches Frame measures 28.5 x 24.5 inches...
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
$2,875
H 12 in W 15 in D 2 in
Antique French Impressionist Signed Park Landscape Detailed Original Painting
By Gabriel Spat
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique French impressionist landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas, lain to board. Framed. Signed. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a period impressionist mo...
Oil, Board, Canvas
$5,000
H 28 in W 40 in D 1.25 in
"At the Grands Boulevards" Parisian City Street Scene Impressionist Painting
By Te Pencke
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful oil on canvas painting by the French artist, Te Pencke. Pencke was a Parisian painter known for his colorful cityscapes depicting the times of his generation. His work is...
Canvas, Oil
$2,573
H 20.48 in W 25.6 in
Vintage French Landscape Painting, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 52x65 cm
By Paul Emile Lecomte
Located in PARIS, FR
Conditions : Very good Conditions. Exhibition label. Provenance: Artist's family, atelier sale. Excellent condition under UV light with no prior restoration. Unframed Complementary ...
Oil
$4,000
H 29 in W 33 in D 3 in
"Boulevard a Paris" Post-Impressionist Parisian Street Scene Oil Painting Canvas
By Te Pencke
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful oil on canvas painting by the French artist, Te Pencke. Pencke was a Parisian painter known for his colorful cityscapes depicting the times of his generation. His work is...
Canvas, Oil
$7,500
H 39 in W 49 in D 3.5 in
"City Life at The Grands Boulevards" Post-Impressionist Parisian Street Scene
By Te Pencke
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful oil on canvas painting by the French artist, Te Pencke. Pencke was a Parisian painter known for his colorful cityscapes depicting the times of his generation. His work is...
Canvas, Oil
$5,793Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 51 in D 3 in
Huntsmen and Hounds on the Hunt, French School, Mid-20th Century
By Eugene Pechaubes
Located in St. Albans, GB
Eugene Pechaubes 1890 - 1967 Canvas Size: 24 x 43" (61 x 109cm) Outside Frame Size: 33 x 51" (84 x 130cm) Signed Bottom Left. Free shipping Born on 24th June 1890 and died on 2 Fe...
Oil
$2,660
H 17.72 in W 15.95 in D 0.79 in
Figures by a stream, Solitude in the Woods, Fontainebleau Romantic landscape
Located in Norwich, GB
This wonderfully evocative work aligns with one of the most significant movements in 19th-century European landscape painting, reflecting a major shift toward Naturalism and the dire...
Oil
Vittorio Muscariello - 20th Century Oil, Paris on the Seine
Located in Corsham, GB
This atmospheric cityscape captures the bustling life along a Parisian riverbank, with a stone bridge arching gracefully over the Seine. The artist's loose brushwork and muted palett...
Oil
Green Onyx Vase
Located in Prague, Czech Republic.
Handcrafted with precision, this vase is inspired by mid-century marble design objects, exuding understated luxury with its sleek simplicity. Eschewing unnecessary embellishments, it...
Onyx
$4,500
H 13.5 in W 11.5 in D 1 in
"Leda and the Swan", Incised and Painted Wood Panel, Art Deco, Gold and Black
By Arthur Crisp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This brilliant depiction of Leda and the Swan, a nude female figure and outstretched black swan illustrating the classic mythological story, was painted by Arthur Crisp on wood panel...
Wood, Paint
$2,675
H 22 in W 31 in D 2.75 in
Antique French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Haystack Farm Landscape 1890
By Max Bouvet
Located in Portland, OR
A very attractive antique oil on canvas landscape painting by the French Post Impressionist artist Max Bouvet (1854-1942), the painting circa 1890. The painting depicts a pastoral sc...
Oil, Canvas
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$107,213
H 16.54 in W 7.88 in D 21.26 in
PH Piano Table Lamp in Brass and Glass by Poul Henningsen, 1930s
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The PH Piano table lamp, designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark during the 1930s, is a rare example of early Scandinavian modern lighting design. The la...
Brass
$980
H 100 in W 50 in D 0.1 in
Reserved Order; Chinoiserie Panel Hand Painted Wallpaper on Silver Metallic
Located in Wuxi, 32
If you love the look of De Gournay wallpaper but not the price, this is for you. The colorways in this sections present our latest colorways, which can be applied to any designs an...
Silver Leaf
$5,605
H 10.83 in W 17.13 in
Helmer Osslund Northern Swedish Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Stockholm, SE
Helmer Osslund (1866–1938) Sweden Northern Swedish Landscape signed lower right Helmer Osslund oil on greaseproof paper laid down on panel unframed 17 × 33.5 cm (6.7 × 13.2 in) fra...
Oil, Board, Laid Paper
Gorgeous Antique Donegal Arts & Crafts Style Rug Designed by Gavin Morton
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1900 Irish Arts and Crafts hand-knotted wool rug, 10'4" x 13'6" (124 x 162 in). Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Overall Good Condition....
Wool
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$3,660
H 18.51 in W 22.84 in
Kornhamnstorg, Gamla stan, Stockholm, with Riddarholmskyrkan in the background
Located in Stockholm, SE
This atmospheric painting depicts Kornhamnstorg in Gamla stan during the quiet hours of evening. The scene unfolds along the waterfront where the historic square meets the water, wit...
Oil, Board
Evening Glow by Swedish Artist Gustav Andreas Gehlin
Located in Stockholm, SE
Evening Glow by Gustav Andreas Gehlin This exquisite oil painting, "Evening Glow," is a captivating work by the Swedish artist and photographer Gustav Andreas Gehlin. He studied un...
Canvas, Oil
$9,200
H 29.88 in W 43 in D 21.25 in
Late 18th Century Dutch Game Table with Mahogany & Satinwood, 1795
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This Dutch game table/console is made of mahogany with impressive satinwood marquetry, circa 1795. When in demilune form the beautiful marquetry motifs of flowers, overflowing vase, ...
Metal
$525Sale Price|25% Off
H 6.63 in W 5 in D 6.5 in L 6.5 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Star Mosaic Italian Art Glass Pitcher
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown multi-color Millefiori flower and star mosaic Italian art glass pitcher / vase. The piece is documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The pitcher ...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
$9,151
H 15.36 in W 29.34 in D 28.55 in
Roger Capron Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table, Ceramic & Metal, 1960, green
By Roger Capron
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006) Table en céramique, pied en métal. Kaki Dimensions : 39 x 72,5 x 74,5 cm.
Metal
Antique 20th Century Moorish Inlaid Levantine Mirror c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th-century Levantine inlaid mirror, meticulously handcrafted from durable hardwood. The exterior is adorned with intricate patterns made from mother of pearl and abal...
Mirror, Wood
$3,400 / set
H 1 in Dm 10.5 in
Large Gien Faience "Coq" Pattern Dinner Service, France, Early 20th Century
By Gien
Located in New York, NY
This extensive early 20th-century French Gien faience dinner service is decorated in the celebrated Coq (Rooster) pattern, one of the manufactory's most iconic designs. Rendered in t...
Ceramic
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