20th Century Paintings
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Rustic Portrait Oil Painting "Smiling Girl" Expressive Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and shows a smiling young girl with braided hair and hoop earrings. The warm brown background and red scarf are rendered with visible brushwork and a gently textured paint surface. The artist's confident strokes bring life to the girl's eyes and hair without overworking details. This one-of-a-kind portrait would make a charming, singular addition to a collector's vintage assortment. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 24 × 30 cm (9.4 × 11.8 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€136
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Refined Cityscape Oil Painting "Village Arch" Detailed Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Mid 20th Century and depicts a lively village street scene with buildings, an archway, small figures and a cart. The artist's brushwork is visible in the loose, textured strokes and layered paint surface that give the scene a tactile, lived-in quality. The ornate gilded frame remains integral to the presentation, enhancing the vintage character. This one-of-a-kind work would bring warmth and historical charm to any collector's display. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 31 × 25 cm (12.2 × 9.8 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€161
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Original Animals Oil Painting "Stag Deer" Vintage Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and is a one-of-a-kind landscape. The scene shows a pair of deer among birch trees beside a reflective stream under a soft, greenish sky. Visible layered brushwork and subtle impasto give the foliage and water a textured, tactile surface. Warm, natural tones and careful paint handling make this piece an inviting addition to a collector’s room. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 54 × 64 cm (21.3 × 25.2 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€151
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Handcrafted Landscape Oil Painting "Fisherman Rowboat" Detailed Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Mid 20th Century captures a quiet riverside scene with a lone rower in a small wooden boat and cottages tucked among tall trees. The composition is built from soft, natural tones and visible impasto where the brushwork creates a textured surface across foliage and sky. You can see careful strokes defining the bridge rails, reeds and the gentle reflections in the water, giving the piece a lived-in, tactile quality. As a one-of-a-kind work, it would bring warm, vintage character to a collector's home. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 70 × 50 cm (27.6 × 19.7 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€251
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Classic Cityscape Oil Painting "Gilded Frame" Expressive Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and is presented in an ornate gilt frame. The visible scene shows a small town with steep-roofed buildings and tiny figures moving through a square. You can see confident, textured brushwork in the buildings and sky, with thicker paint creating subtle surface relief. This one-of-a-kind piece will add vintage character and tactile presence to a collector's display. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 18 × 21.5 cm (7.1 × 8.5 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€201
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Classic Seascape Oil Painting "Green Sails" Detailed French Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting captures a sailing ship at sea with full sails and a lively, choppy shoreline under a clouded sky. Dating from the Mid 20th Century, the work shows careful attention to the rigging and small crew figures visible on deck. The surface reveals visible brushwork and textured paint that catch the light across the waves and clouds. One of a kind, this maritime scene brings vintage coastal charm to a collector’s wall. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 30 × 25 cm (11.8 × 9.8 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€321
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Handcrafted Animals Oil Painting "Leaping Fish" Classic Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Late 20th Century depicts a lively underwater scene of fish over a rocky seabed against a vivid blue background. The fish are painted with visible brushwork and a textured paint surface, showing spots and delicate lines of seaweed. The palette of blues, greens and earthy tones reads clearly and the composition feels spirited and approachable. One of a kind, this work will bring a touch of marine charm to a private collection. Late 20th Century. The painting measures 60 × 48.5 cm (23.6 × 19.1 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€153
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Rustic Farm Oil Painting "Black Horses" Original Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted original Oil Painting from the Mid 20th Century shows a pair of black horses pulling a carriage with two passengers, rendered against a warm, muted sky and green field. The scene is painted with visible brushwork and a textured paint surface that catches the light across the horses’ bodies and the carriage wheel spokes. The figures and animals are depicted in clear, simple forms that suit a collector seeking a classic vignette of equestrian life. This one-of-a-kind work carries the quiet presence and tactile surface of a true vintage oil. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 60 × 40 cm (23.6 × 15.7 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€192
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Vintage Landscape Oil Painting "Birch Tree" Handcrafted Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and shows a quiet landscape with distant buildings, a strip of water, marsh grasses, and a stand of trees with a birch trunk in the foreground. The surface reveals visible brushwork and layered paint texture, especially in the sky and grassy areas. Colors range from soft muted yellows and greens to richer reds and browns, giving the scene a lived-in feel. One of a kind and ready to add vintage charm to a collector's wall. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 52 × 32.5 cm (20.5 × 12.8 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€141
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Timeless Seascape Oil Painting "Framed Painting" Rustic Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Early 20th Century and depicts a quiet coastal scene with small boats, low buildings, and a calm stretch of water beneath a clouded sky. The visible surface shows layered brushwork and subtle texture in the sky and water, with delicate strokes that catch the light. The painting sits within a warm, aged gilt frame that complements the muted coastal palette. As a one-of-a-kind original, it offers collectors a tangible piece of period charm and atmospheric mood. Early 20th Century. The painting measures 28 × 23 cm (11.0 × 9.1 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€399
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Detailed Landscape Oil Painting "Windmill Study" Elegant Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and depicts a quiet rural scene with a windmill, distant mills and a meandering path beside a waterway. The colors are muted and earthy, with visible brushwork creating soft, circular textures in the sky and more defined strokes for the buildings and foreground. The painted surface shows subtle impasto and layered glazes that catch the light differently across the composition. As a one-of-a-kind work, it makes a charming addition to a collector's cabinet or a cozy wall display. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 48 × 40 cm (18.9 × 15.7 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€298
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Classic Landscape Oil Painting "Riverside Houses" Vintage Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and is a one-of-a-kind landscape scene. The composition shows clustered buildings with red roofs beside a river, framed by verdant trees and a blue sky. Visible, confident brushwork and layered paint give the surface texture and subtle impasto in the foliage and water. Presented in a warm gilt frame, the small painting has an intimate, collected feel for a private collection. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 29 × 24 cm (11.4 × 9.4 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€238
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Authentic Cityscape Oil Painting "Framed Painting" Classic Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Early 20th Century and is clearly one of a kind. The scene shows a charming riverside street with brick buildings, a towered structure, trees and a moored boat, all rendered in natural, readable color. You can see lively, textured brushwork and areas of impasto that give the paint surface subtle relief and a tactile quality. Framed and ready to display, this small vintage piece would add character to any collector's wall. Early 20th Century. The painting measures 22 × 18 cm (8.7 × 7.1 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€189
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Original Landscape Oil Painting "Gnarled Trees" Timeless Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Mid 20th Century and is a one-of-a-kind work for collectors. The small landscape shows a moody sky and a pair of bare trees beside a reflective strip of water, rendered in muted greens and browns. Visible brushwork and a subtly textured paint surface catch the light across the canvas. The richly layered, vintage frame complements the painting and helps it sit comfortably in both traditional and contemporary collections. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 30 × 24 cm (11.8 × 9.4 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€164
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Authentic Landscape Oil Painting "Draft Horses" Timeless Large Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Mid 20th Century captures a quiet country lane where a team of horses pulls a log wagon beneath tall trees. The scene is rendered in soft greens, golds, and earthy tones, with visible brushwork and a gently textured paint surface that catches the light. You can clearly see the driver on the wagon, the horses in harness, and reflections in the nearby water, all painted with confident, expressive strokes. This one-of-a-kind work will bring vintage character and pastoral charm to a collector’s wall. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 71 × 50 cm (28.0 × 19.7 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€231
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Original Cityscape Oil Painting "Gilded Frame" Authentic Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and offers a charming street scene with small figures and rooftops visible at its center. The tiny composition is set within a richly carved gilt frame, and you can see confident brushstrokes and subtle texture in the paint surface. The palette shows warm earth tones and cool sky washes that read clearly even at a distance. This is a one-of-a-kind piece that will bring vintage character to any collection. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 21 × 18 cm (8.3 × 7.1 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€201
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Rustic Flowery Still Life Oil Painting "Yellow Flowers" Classic Art
This authentic, hand-painted original Oil Painting from the Late 20th Century presents a bouquet of bright yellow flowers against a deep black background. The petals and leaves are rendered with visible, confident brushwork and slight impasto that gives the paint surface a tactile quality. The warm gold frame complements the rich tones of the flowers and the dark field behind them. This one-of-a-kind work would add vintage charm and a bold focal point to a collector’s wall. Late 20th Century. The painting measures 60 × 50 cm (23.6 × 19.7 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€241
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Authentic Animals Oil Painting "Gilded Frame" Traditional Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Early 20th Century and presents a small barnyard scene with chickens on straw visible in the central panel. The image shows warm, earthy tones and careful, visible brushwork that builds subtle texture across the birds and ground. The heavily carved, gilt surround with ornamental scrolling complements the painting and shows aged patina on both frame and paint surface. This one-of-a-kind work offers a charming, tactile presence for a collector seeking an authentic period piece. Early 20th Century. The painting measures 26 × 26 cm (10.2 × 10.2 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€184
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Elegant Landscape Oil Painting "Sandstone Castle" Handcrafted Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Mid 20th Century presents a warm-walled fortress set against a softly clouded sky and rolling green hills. The composition shows a lone figure on a path beneath crenellated towers, rendered with careful, visible brushwork and a textured paint surface. Rich ochres and muted greens create a calm, slightly worn atmosphere that reads as one of a kind. This piece will sit beautifully in a collector's room as a singular, original work with tactile paint texture. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 55 × 46 cm (21.7 × 18.1 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€171
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Detailed Still Life Oil Painting "Copper Pot" Refined Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and presents a quiet still life of kitchen vessels and produce against a dark background. Visible are a copper pot, ladle, small jar, a cluster of onions and garlic, and a folded red cloth on a wooden surface. The painted surface shows subtle, worn brushwork and fine texture where the pigments build up, giving the objects a lived-in patina. One of a kind and evocative, this vintage piece will sit naturally in a collector’s classic interior. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 24 × 18 cm (9.4 × 7.1 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€141
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Handcrafted Landscape Oil Painting "Thatched Windmill" Original Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and is offered as a one-of-a-kind work. The scene shows a calm riverside with grazing cows, a tree at the water’s edge and a windmill in the midground beneath a cloudy sky. Visible brushwork and a quietly textured paint surface give the sky and foliage a soft, lived-in feel. Hung in a black and gilt frame, this charming landscape would add warmth and character to a collector’s collection. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 50 × 40 cm (19.7 × 15.7 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€589
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Rustic Scenery Oil Painting "Gilded Frame" Expressive Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and is a one-of-a-kind work for the serious collector. The visible section shows a moody, textured landscape with layered, tactile brushwork and a muted palette of greens, grays and earth tones. Thick paint and visible impasto give the surface a lived, expressive quality that catches light differently across the picture. Housed in an ornate gilt frame, this original piece invites a close viewing to appreciate its surface and painterly details. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 24 × 16 cm (9.4 × 6.3 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€278
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Refined Seascape Oil Painting "Red Sailboat" Vintage Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Mid 20th Century and is clearly a one-of-a-kind work. The scene shows a small sailboat with a red sail on choppy gray seas near a wooden pier, painted with visible brushwork that gives lively texture to the water and sky. The surface reveals layered paint and subtle impasto in the waves and clouds, adding depth and movement. With its aged gilded frame and distinctive handling of light, this piece will bring character to any coastal or vintage collection. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 39 × 32 cm (15.4 × 12.6 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€231
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Classic Landscape Oil Painting "Windmill Silhouette" Vintage Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Mid 20th Century and presents a calm riverside scene with a windmill, boats and thatched buildings visible in the composition. The visible paint surface shows fine, worn texture and subtle brushwork across the sky and land, with layered strokes in the foliage and water. The signed lower corner and the carved gilt frame confirm its one-of-a-kind presence. This piece will sit beautifully in a collector’s setting as a singular vintage landscape. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 59 × 39 cm (23.2 × 15.4 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€191
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Elegant Landscape Oil Painting "Row Of Trees" Rustic Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Mid 20th Century and presents a quiet winter riverscape with tall, leafless trees and small cottages along the shore. The scene is painted in soft, muted tones that blend into a cool, atmospheric sky and reflective water. You can see the artist’s subtle brushwork and textured paint surface across the snow and tree trunks, giving the composition a tactile, lived-in quality. As a one-of-a-kind work, it would be a distinctive addition to a collector’s vintage landscape holdings. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 40 × 30 cm (15.7 × 11.8 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€172
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Elegant Animals Oil Painting "Sheep Herd" Expressive Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted original Oil Painting dates from the Mid 20th Century and is a one-of-a-kind pastoral scene. The composition shows a shepherd and flock moving through a wooded clearing, with soft, muted skies above. Visible brushwork and a textured paint surface give warmth to the trees and the woolly forms of the sheep. Its aged surface and unique handling of light make this piece a singular find for a collector. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 40 × 30 cm (15.7 × 11.8 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€206
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Vintage Winter Landscape Oil Painting "Snowy Village" Handcrafted Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Mid 20th Century and captures a quiet winter village scene with small cottages, a church tower, a frozen river and a lone boat. The surface shows visible brushwork and a textured paint build that adds depth to the cloudy sky and snow-covered ground. Dark, worn framing and subtle craquelure speak to its age while the detailed, tactile strokes remain clear. This one-of-a-kind work will add warm, historic character to a collector’s room. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 43 × 34 cm (16.9 × 13.4 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€223
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Handcrafted Figurative Oil Painting "Mounted Painting" Classic Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Late 20th Century and is a one-of-a-kind scene showing riders on horses with buildings visible in the background. The work is presented within a layered gilt and burgundy matting that complements the warm palette. Close inspection reveals visible brushwork and a textured paint surface across the composition. This piece will add a distinct vintage character to any collector’s wall. Late 20th Century. The painting measures 39 × 34 cm (15.4 × 13.4 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€241
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Original Floral Still Life Oil Painting "Rose Vase" Authentic Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and presents a still life of roses in a vase rendered in rich, natural colors. The composition shows pink and red blooms with green leaves against a dark, muted background, all visible within a gilded, layered frame. You can see the lively brushwork and textured paint surface where strokes build the petals and foliage. This one-of-a-kind piece would add classic, vintage charm to any collector’s walls. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 50 × 39 cm (19.7 × 15.4 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€182
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Detailed Cityscape Oil Painting "Street Market" Vintage Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Late 20th Century captures a lively street market scene filled with figures, stalls, bicycles and leafy trees. The composition shows well-defined crowd activity and architectural facades, painted with visible, tactile brushwork and layered paint on the surface. Rich, warm tones and quick, textured strokes bring motion to the scene and give the market a vibrant atmosphere. This one-of-a-kind work offers a charming, collectible presence for any wall. Late 20th Century. The painting measures 27 × 21 cm (10.6 × 8.3 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€194
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Authentic Farm Oil Painting "Thatched Cottage" Refined Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and presents a quiet rural scene with cottages, trees, and a figure at the path. The warm, muted palette and visible brushwork create a gently textured surface that reads clearly across the sky and foliage. The composition is intimate and one of a kind, showing natural wear and craquelure that attest to its age. It would make an inviting addition to a collector looking for an original, character-filled landscape. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 50 × 40 cm (19.7 × 15.7 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€438
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Refined Seascape Oil Painting "Sailing Boat" Detailed Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and is a one-of-a-kind seascape showing sailing vessels on a breezy day. The small canvas presents crisp sails, figures in skiffs and lively, rolling waves rendered in clear, natural color. Visible close-up, you can see the artist’s brushwork and subtle texture across the paint surface, especially in the sky and sea. The gilt and black molded frame complements the scene and underscores the piece’s collectible character. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 34 × 29 cm (13.4 × 11.4 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€351
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Rustic Figurative Oil Painting "Nursing Mother" Elegant Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Early 20th Century and depicts a quiet domestic scene with two women tending a child by a bedside. The composition shows warm brown drapery, a clock on the wall, and a basin being used in the foreground. You can see the fine brushwork and lightly textured paint surface where highlights and folds are built up. This one-of-a-kind work carries the lived-in charm of a genuine period interior. Early 20th Century. The painting measures 69 × 50 cm (27.2 × 19.7 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€301
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Refined Seascape Oil Painting "Sailing Boat" Authentic Dutch Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Mid 20th Century shows a calm seascape with three sailing boats on still water beneath soft, cloud-filled skies. The paint surface reveals visible brushwork and gentle texture in the clouds and water, giving the scene a tactile, lived-in feel. The muted palette and delicate strokes create a quiet, coastal mood that will sit comfortably in a collector’s room. This is a one-of-a-kind work that brings vintage character and original hand-applied paint to any collection. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 64 × 54 cm (25.2 × 21.3 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€251
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Rustic Cityscape Oil Painting "Gilded Frame" Authentic Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Early 20th Century and presents a lively street scene rendered in rich, traditional color. The visible section shows cobbled streets, brick storefronts and small groups of figures beneath a cloudy sky, painted with fine, deliberate brushwork. The paint surface carries subtle texture and impasto in places, giving the scene a tactile presence under the gilt frame. As a one-of-a-kind original, this work will add warm historical character to a collector’s display. Early 20th Century. The painting measures 40 × 35 cm (15.7 × 13.8 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€378
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Rustic Landscape Oil Painting "Thatched Cottage" Vintage Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Mid 20th Century depicts a quiet riverside scene with a thatched cottage, a small boat, and trees under a warm, glowing sky. The visible brushwork and textured paint surface give the water and foliage a lively, tactile quality. The warm earth tones and layered strokes create a sense of depth and atmosphere without fuss. This one-of-a-kind work will add vintage charm to a collector’s display. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 51 × 44 cm (20.1 × 17.3 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€121
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Browse our collection of original early 20th century oil paintings — vintage European works that capture one of the most dynamic periods in art history. Every painting is a one-of-a-kind original, personally sourced across Europe, and once sold it is gone.
The early 20th century saw European painting move rapidly through styles: late Impressionism and Post-Impressionism carried the traditions of the late 1800s into the new century, the Hague School continued to shape Dutch painting into the 1920s, and movements like Fauvism, Expressionism, and various regional modernisms emerged alongside more traditional academic and realist work. For collectors, this period offers a rare combination — the technical skill of the 19th century still very much alive, with the freer brushwork and bolder palettes of early modernism starting to appear.
This collection spans the full range of early 20th century oil paintings: pastoral landscapes, maritime and harbor scenes, Dutch village and canal views, Impressionist-influenced still lifes, early modernist portraits, and traditional figure and animal paintings. Styles range from tonal realism and Hague School atmospherics to looser Impressionist and Post-Impressionist work. For browsing by subject, see our landscape paintings, seascape paintings, and portrait paintings collections.
Every piece is an authentic original oil painting — oil on canvas, board, or panel — often signed and typically with the soft craquelure that develops over a century or more. Listings state the era (early, mid, or late 20th century where known), medium, dimensions, attribution, and condition. Period frames are included and photographed where present.
New early 20th century paintings are added to the collection regularly. If a piece catches your eye, secure it promptly — this is the only one of its kind.