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Vintage impressionist still life oil painting depicting a timeless fruit still life of apples and pears in a gilt frame. This simplistic and unassuming piece features two green pears and a rustic apple nestled within a deep blue ceramic bowl, set against a beautifully muted, moody background. The rich, earthy color palette and deliberate, textured brushstrokes bring a quiet elegance and depth to the composition. The painting is signed by the artist in the lower right corner ("S. Ekblom") and comes elegantly presented in a classic, heavy gilt frame that perfectly complements the warm tones of the artwork. This piece is ideal for adding a touch of sophisticated European charm to a kitchen, dining room, or gallery wall. MORE ABOUT THIS PAINTING: Medium: Oil on stretched canvas Overall size: 16.5ins x 15ins or 42cms x 38cms (Approx) Date: 1960's Condition: This painting is in good vintage condition. It comes in its original frame, you should expect minor imperfections. Signed: Sven Axel Ekblom (1898–1987) Sven Axel Ekblom was a twentieth-century Swedish artist and illustrator celebrated for his meticulous technical skill, keen eye for natural subjects, and deeply rooted connection to Scandinavian design and nature. Born in Stockholm on December 28, 1898, he was raised in an artistic and scientific environment. His mother, Thérèse Ekblom, was herself a highly regarded botanical and scientific illustrator, which heavily influenced Sven’s early artistic development and disciplined approach to painting. Ekblom received his formal artistic training at the Stockholm Art School (Konstfack). There, he mastered classical composition and refined his work across multiple mediums, working predominantly in watercolors, gouache, and oil paints. In 1925, Ekblom accepted a position as an illustrator and cartoonist at the Swedish Museum of Natural History (Naturhistoriska riksmuseet) in Stockholm. This tenure lasted for decades and defined much of his public-facing career. His sharp eye for anatomy and textures made him a sought-after commercial and academic illustrator. Notable career achievements include: Major Publications: He provided extensive wildlife and nature plates for foundational Swedish reference works, including Brehms Bok om Djurens Liv (Brehm's Life of Animals) and the Nordisk familjebok encyclopedia. Ekblom was famously commissioned to illustrate pieces for the prestigious East Asian antiquities collection of King Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden. Fine Art and Still Life Practice While widely recognized for his scientific wildlife watercolors...

Raymond Bonilla is a nationally recognized illustrator and fine artist in Buffalo, NY. Raymond graduated from the State University in New York at Fredonia in 2005 with a degree in ...

5112 Hydrangea flowers in a blue vase heavy impasto oil painting Custom distressed wood frame Image size 19.5x23.5

Dimensions with frame: 44 x 57 x 5 cm. Signed and dated "Arthur 48" in the lower left corner. A striking and modernist still life depicting three freshly caught fish arranged on a white ceramic platter beside a simple kitchen knife. Executed with confident, textured brushwork and a restrained palette, the composition transforms an everyday subject into a powerful study of form, color, and materiality. The artist emphasizes the tactile qualities of the fish through thick impasto and nuanced earthy tones, contrasting beautifully against the luminous white tablecloth and the deep, almost abstract dark background. The dynamic placement of the fish creates a subtle rhythm across the composition, while the pared-down setting recalls the directness and honesty of early 20th-century European still life painting. Influenced by Post-Impressionist and modern realist traditions, the work balances painterly spontaneity with careful observation. The expressive handling of paint and simplified composition evoke the spirit of French and Continental modernist still lifes of the early to mid-20th century. An elegant and sophisticated still life ideal for collectors of European modernism, culinary subjects, and expressive figurative painting. still life painting, fish still life, modernist still life, Post-Impressionist painting, European still life, fish painting, culinary still life, kitchen still life, French still life painting, School of Paris, expressionist still life, oil on canvas still life, impasto painting, rustic still life, seafood painting, market fish painting, tabletop still life, knife in still life, modern European painting, figurative still life, early modernism, painterly still life, collectible still life art, Continental painting, expressive brushwork, white plate still life, food still life painting...

Kimberly Blackstock’s “And It Felt Like We Could Fly” opens into a luminous garden-like scene filled with movement, softness, and dimensional texture. The artwork has the feeling of ...

Still Life Sketch by Jacqueline Boisselot, French late 20th century size: 19.75 x 25.5 inches pastel drawing on thin paper, unframed condition: very good and ready to enjoy provenan...

Oil on canvas landscape by American impressionist painter Robert William Vonnoh. This piece is set in Grez-sur-Loing and depicts an orchard in blossom. Dimensions: Framed: 31"x37" U...

Three Flower Oils singed initials by Irina Hale (British 1932-2022) oil paintings on artist paper mounted in a frame Glass covering Inscribed Veso overall framed: 13.75 x 22 inches L...

This wonderful 17th-century French School vanitas painting is a meditation on mortality and the transience of earthly pleasures. The composition centers on a finely rendered human sk...

In this painting, tulips are no longer decorative flowers but living forms with weight, gravity, and presence. Their stems bend, the petals thicken, and the bouquet seems to sink gen...

Mid-Century Oil on board still life oil painting by French artist Louis Marie Jean Charrat (1903 - 1971), signed in the lower left and in it's original frame. This captivating orig...

This original painting by Romina Milano presents a lyrical field of poppies and wildflowers, where gestural brushwork and simplified forms create a vivid, contemporary botanical comp...

Dimensions with frame: 37 x 45 x 3,5 cm Signed along the lower edge. This refined still life painting presents an elegant arrangement of fruit set upon a wooden table against a dark...

We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet C...

Antique American oil painting . Oil on canvasboard. Signed. Framed. Measuring: 13 by 17 inches overall, and 10 by 14 painting alone. Excellent condition, ready to hang and enjoy.

Bart Koning (Dutch artist) Boar Skull 35,6 x 55,3 cm (framed included in price 36 x 55,7) Oil paint on wood panel We're proud to introduce Dutch/ German artist Bart Koning. Incred...

Expressive octopus illustration in blue and green marker (20th century) Felt-tip pen / marker on paper, unframed. Size: approximately 12.26 x 16.5 inches (height x width) Unsigned. C...

The serene ceramic jar anchors the composition, creating a quiet dialogue between matte surfaces and glossy fruit. The carefully draped striped tablecloth introduces rhythm and movem...

Peaches in a Pot, c. 1970s/80s, oil on canvas, signed lower right, 16 x 20 inches, original label verso, presented in its original frame Peaches in a Pot is an excellent example of...

Experience the vibrant freshness of "Still life with apples and dragonfly," an original oil painting on linen. This medium-sized artwork captures a delightful scene from a unique bi...

Title: French Town Square Impressionist Painting with Figures and Market Stalls by Fanch Lel Size: 8.75 inches (height) x 10.5 inches (wi...

Pierre Coquet - Tin cans Reference number F455 Framed with a natural oak floated frame 35 x 40 cm frame included (30 x 35 cm without frame) This work is painted with oil on a paper t...

Massive cat blocking traffic Bangkok Thailand acrylic artwork Acrylic Painting on canvas One of a kind artwork Size: 80 × 100 × 3 cm (unframed) The artwork is titled and signed on ...

Adam Lehr (American, 1853-1924) Still Life with Apples and Green Vase, 1902 Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower right 12 x 18 inches 15 x 21 inches, framed Known primarily as a sti...

Leigh Ann Van Fossan's "Breathe in the Warm Salty Air" is an original acrylic and charcoal painting depicting a blue vase with flowers next to a picturesque scene featuring a blue oc...

Small Oil of Cottages beside a Lake in Mountains on the Antrim Coast in Ireland, by Contemporary Artist, Derek Quann Art measures 10 x 8 inches Frame measures 17.5 x 15.5 inches Th...

In this work, the artist explores the fine line between real events and the illusory constructs of our imagination. The visual images “archive” not what was, but what could have been...

William Hughes British, 19th Century Study of Apples, circa 1870 Oil on panel Monogrammed lower right A finely observed and intimate still life by William Hughes, painted circa 1870, depicting a small grouping of apples arranged upon a simple wooden surface. Executed with quiet restraint and technical assurance, the composition reflects the enduring appeal of Victorian still life painting, where humble subjects are elevated through careful observation and painterly sensitivity. The apples, shown attached to a slender branch with leaves, are rendered with particular attention to texture and natural variation. Subtle transitions of colour—soft greens, warm russets, and touches of golden ochre—capture the ripeness and individuality of each fruit. The surfaces are delicately modelled, with highlights and imperfections thoughtfully described, lending the work both realism and charm. Set against a rich, dark background, the fruit is brought into sharp relief, a compositional device that enhances both depth and focus. The contrast between the illuminated forms and the shadowed ground creates a sense of quiet drama, while the horizontal line of the wooden ledge anchors the composition with stability and balance. Hughes’ handling is confident yet controlled, combining fine brushwork with a painterly softness that avoids excessive detail. The leaves and stems are treated with a lighter touch, providing a natural counterpoint to the more solid forms of the apples. This balance between precision and atmosphere is characteristic of well-executed 19th-century British still life painting...

Erik van de Beek (Dutch artist) Lemniscate 15,2 x 27,9 cm ( framed included 19,2 x 31,9 cm) Oil paint on wood panel Artist Erik van de Beek lives and works in Nijmegen. The modest N...

Title: Inner Order, grey books Artist: Sophie Dumont Year: 2022 Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions (unframed): 60 × 73 cm (23.62 x 28.74 in) Dimensions (framed): 67 x 80 cm (26.37 x 3...

Signed oil on board landscape by French post impressionist painter Victor Charreton. This stunning work depicts a view of a cottage garden in bloom with flowers of pink, yellow, blue...

Still Life of Game with Spaniels and Falcons in Landscape Setting Carstian Luyckx (Flemish, 1623 – c.1675) Oil on canvas Circa 1670 Unsigned 43 ½ x 59 1/8 in.; Frame 52 7/8 x 68 7/...

Chromatic Shoal is a tropical seascape diptych by Enric Servera where gestural abstraction and fluid color rhythms evoke the movement of a lively school of fish. Interlacing, serpent...

This previously unpublished painting was first securely attributed to Govert Dircksz Camphuysen in 1944, following an examination at the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm during which the ...

With a contemporary perspective on landscape painting and inspired by paintings created by old masters, German artist Katharina Husslein paints in a representational manner to captur...

Henry George Todd (British, fl. late 19th century) Still Life of Strawberries with Butterfly Signed and dated 1878, lower left Oil on canvas Presented in an ornate giltwood frame wit...

Still Life of Flowers by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) oil painting on artist paper, unframed stamped verso paper: 13 x 17 inches very good condition provenance: the artists esta...

Classical Still Life of Fruit in Basket with other objects Italian artist, 18th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 24.5 x 33 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition:...

Paris Rooftops French, 1940's-1950's period indistinctly signed lower front corner oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 21.5 x 25.5 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition...

French Impressionist oil on canvas, interior view, plants at a window by June Fortan. The painting is signed bottom right. A colourful and exuberant interior view of a collection of...

Title: Impressionist Sunset Harbour Scene with Sailboats and Reflections in France by Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 8.25 inches (height) x 10 inches (width) (size excluding frame; 4.75...

Still Life of Fruit by Frederick J Stanier (1830-c.1912) oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 8.25 x 10 inches provenance: private collection, England condition: a few minor scuffs and m...

Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011) Oil on board, unframed 8.75 x 10.75 inches Signed Initials ...

Photo-realist still life painting of lush green lotus plants on a soft grey sky background "Lotus Number Twenty-Eight", painted by Frank DePietro in 201...

This painting is a still-life composition featuring an arrangement of books and other objects on a table. The focal point is an open book, its pages splayed out as if it was recently...

The Provencal House French, mid/second half 20th century indistinctly signed oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 28.75 x 47 inches canvas: 22.75 x 46 inches condition: very good...

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This still life celebrates the simple beauty of homegrown produce. With warm tones and detailed brushwork, artist Steve Boggs captures the essence of his summer...

French Landscape Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ...

Bart Koning (Dutch artist) Bowl of Peaches 29 x 40 cm (not framed) Oil paint on wood panel We're proud to introduce Dutch/ German artist Bart Koning. Incredibly clever how the orig...

Modernist Still Life with Fruit and Drapery, Bold Colour Oil Painting French School, mid 20th century oil on canvas, unframed Canvas: 21 x 2...

Bart Koning (Dutch artist) Two Pears 23,5 x 33 cm ( framed included 23,9 x 33,4 cm) Oil paint on wood panel We're proud to introduce Dutch/ German artist Bart Koning. Incredibly cl...

Still Life of a Vase of Red & White Flowers by 20th Century American Artist, Robert Cox (1934-2001) Art measures 24 x 20 inches Frame measures 29 x 25...

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A floral-patterned mug stands beside a gleaming metal teapot accompanied by a plate of buttery, sweet palmier cookies. The polished stainless steel reflects t...

Flowers In Blue Vase French School, mid 20th century oil on board, unframed Board: 10 x 13.75 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: good overall condition, some su...

Early Texas Impressionist country landscape painting by Porfirio Salinas. The work features a field of bluebonnets in full bloom accented by a few trees. Signed and dated in the fron...

Title: Impressionist Terrace Scene with Figures and Parasols in a Summer Setting by Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 8.75 inches (height) x 10.75 inches (width) Medium: Oil on board, unfr...

This evocative antique still life presents a quiet arrangement of white roses, delicately rendered in oil on canvas and set against a warm, atmospheric ground. The composition center...

The style of this painting is inspired by the Holland masters of the 17th century. Painted with great precision and a keen eye for detail, this work exudes contemporary realism. I tr...

The painting is painted with large brushstrokes in the style of impressionism. The idea is based on color contrasts. The variety of colors is intertwined into a beautiful bouquet Coo...

Attributed to Marmaduke Craddock (1660-1716) A peacock surrounded by other birds, in a landscape Oil on canvas Canvas Size 40 x 50 in Framed Size 46...