20th Century Paintings
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Original Still Life Oil Painting "Dark Frame" Authentic Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Late 20th Century and is a one-of-a-kind piece. The work shows a dark, moody field of oil with small areas of warmer color peeking through the surface. The photos reveal a glossy paint surface with visible brushwork and subtle texture across the canvas. Housed in a deep, worn wooden frame, it will add character to a focused collection. Late 20th Century. The painting measures 53 × 43 cm (20.9 × 16.9 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€421
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Rustic Still Life Oil Painting "Golden Jar" Expressive Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Mid 20th Century presents a simple still life of fruit, a jar and a lidded pot set on a cloth and wooden crate. The warm, dark background and the painted highlights on the orange, apple and green pepper are clearly visible. You can see lively brushwork and subtle texture across the paint surface, especially in the cloth folds and reflections on the pot. This one-of-a-kind piece has a timeless charm that would sit beautifully in a collector’s vintage ensemble. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 40 × 39 cm (15.7 × 15.4 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€222
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Classic Cityscape Oil Painting "Tall Tower" Refined Large Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Early 20th Century and depicts a quiet town street with a tall tower and clustered buildings under a pale sky. The scene is rendered in muted greens and earth tones, with visible brushwork and a softly textured paint surface that adds gentle depth. Flags and rooftops are suggested with loose, confident strokes rather than tight detail. As a one-of-a-kind work, it brings vintage character and subtle atmosphere to a collector’s wall. Early 20th Century. The painting measures 74 × 59 cm (29.1 × 23.2 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€513
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Elegant Still Life Oil Painting "Fruit Basket" Refined Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Mid 20th Century presents a still life of fruit in a woven basket with a white pitcher rising behind it. The composition shows apples, grapes, pears and small yellow fruits set against a dark background, all rendered in smooth, naturalistic color. You can see the painter’s brushwork and subtle texture of the paint surface, especially in the highlights on the fruit and the weave of the basket. One of a kind and ready to add vintage charm to a collector’s wall. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 45 × 37 cm (17.7 × 14.6 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€137
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Classic Landscape Oil Painting "Lavender Field" Elegant Small Artwork
This authentic, hand‑painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and presents a sunlit village and surrounding fields rendered in vivid color. The scene shows rows of crops, olive trees and a small church steeple against distant hills, all visible through the photograph. You can see lively, impasto brushwork and textured paint on the canvas surface that give the landscape a tactile, hand‑worked quality. This one‑of‑a‑kind composition will add vintage charm to any collection. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 31 × 26 cm (12.2 × 10.2 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€198
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Vintage Floral Still Life Oil Painting "Blue Vase" Original Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and presents a still life of wildflowers in a blue vase. The composition shows daisies and other small blooms against a muted green background, with visible brushwork and layered paint creating a lively surface texture. The frame is a classic, aged style that complements the painting without distracting from the bouquet. As a one-of-a-kind piece, it brings vintage character and tactile presence to any collection. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 35 × 31 cm (13.8 × 12.2 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€198
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Elegant Harbor Scene Oil Painting "Framed Painting" Detailed Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Early 20th Century depicts a tranquil harbor scene with sailboats moored at the water’s edge. The visible canvas shows layered, slightly impasto brushwork in muted blues, greens, and sandy tones that catch the light and reveal the artist’s textured paint surface. The warm wooden frame and decorative linen liner add period charm and set off the coastal subject. One of a kind and ready to bring vintage character to a collector’s wall. Early 20th Century. The painting measures 37 × 29 cm (14.6 × 11.4 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€273
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Original Floral Still Life Oil Painting "Flowering Branch" Expressive Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Mid 20th Century and presents a delicate branch of white and pink blossoms against a deep green background. The floral subject is rendered with visible brushwork and a textured paint surface that catches the light. The narrow vertical composition sits within an ornate gilt inner moulding and a dark wooden outer frame. One of a kind, this charming piece brings a vintage botanical touch to any collection. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 32 × 25 cm (12.6 × 9.8 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€236
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Classic Landscape Oil Painting "Gilded Frame" Original 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 a river or stream in the foreground, a country path leading past trees, and a distant building beneath a cloudy sky. Visible impasto and varied brushwork give the clouds and foliage a textured surface that invites close viewing. The ornate gold frame complements the warm tones and emphasizes the piece’s vintage character. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 55 × 45 cm (21.7 × 17.7 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€258
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Detailed Floral Still Life Oil Painting "Pink Roses" Refined Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Early 20th Century and features a cluster of pink roses set against a dark background. The oval composition sits in a warm gilt frame and shows clear, visible brushwork and a textured paint surface. The roses and surrounding greenery are rendered in confident, layered strokes that catch the light. This one-of-a-kind floral piece will bring vintage charm and tactile presence to any collector's room. Early 20th Century. The painting measures 37 × 28 cm (14.6 × 11.0 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€203
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Authentic Floral Still Life Oil Painting "Flower Vase" Detailed Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Early 20th Century and is a one-of-a-kind floral still life. The composition shows a vase filled with colorful blossoms rendered in lively, dotted strokes and layered paint. Visible impasto and varied brushwork give the surface a textured, tactile quality that catches the light. Housed in a dark wood frame with a gold liner, the piece reads as an intimate, collectible work for a vintage art collection. Early 20th Century. The painting measures 22 × 22 cm (8.7 × 8.7 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€198
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Expressive Floral Still Life Oil Painting "Pink Roses" Handcrafted Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Early 20th Century and depicts a close-up bouquet of richly layered pink roses in a vase. The petals and leaves are built up with thick, visible brushwork and lively impasto, giving the surface clear texture. A soft, muted background sets off the vibrant reds and greens without distracting from the flowers. One of a kind, this charming vintage piece brings warmth and tactile presence to any collector's wall. Early 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 :)
€278
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Traditional Still Life Oil Painting "Golden Frame" Refined Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and is a one-of-a-kind still life presented in a warm, gilded frame. The composition shows fruit and a small pitcher against a dark background, with visible layered brushwork and areas of thicker paint that give the surface subtle texture. The paint surface reveals lively, confident strokes and a muted palette of browns, golds and reds that read nicely from a distance. Collectors will appreciate the painting’s vintage character and the tactile quality of the brushwork. 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 :)
€248
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Timeless Seascape Oil Painting "Framed Painting" Elegant Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and depicts a coastal village with red-roofed houses, a curving road, and distant blue mountains. The scene is rendered in lively, visible brushstrokes with layered paint that creates a textured surface across the hills and water. The warm gilt frame complements the muted sky and green foliage seen in the composition. As a one-of-a-kind work, it brings a vintage, collected charm to any room. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 42 × 33 cm (16.5 × 13.0 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€203
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Rustic Landscape Oil Painting "Gilded Frame" Timeless French Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and presents a softly rendered landscape with rolling hills, a lake and cloud-filled sky. The image shows layered, visible brushwork and a lightly textured paint surface, especially in the cloud and hillside areas. The painting is set within a warm, gilt wooden frame that complements the muted blues and greens of the scene. As a one-of-a-kind original, it will add vintage character to any collector’s walls. 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 :)
€249
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Refined Landscape Oil Painting "Gilded Frame" Timeless Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and presents a muted landscape rendered in warm browns and ochres. The scene shows a large tree at left with distant fields and a low horizon, all visible through layered, textured paint. The surface reveals visible brushwork and a lightly built-up paint texture that catches the light across the canvas. One of a kind, this work and its ornate gilt frame make a distinctive addition to a collector’s interior. 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 :)
€316
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Rustic Seascape Oil Painting "Rock Cliff" 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 any collector. The image shows layered, muted earth tones with dark rocky forms and warm golden highlights suggesting sky and terrain. You can clearly see the painterly brushwork and varied texture on the canvas, with areas of thicker impasto beside more worn, smooth passages. Its aged surface and visible paint handling make it an intimate addition to a vintage collection. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 26 × 17 cm (10.2 × 6.7 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€161
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Expressive Landscape Oil Painting "Hanging Frame" Vintage Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and presents a small rural scene with a solitary bare tree and a thatched structure set against a muted, cloudy sky. The visible paint surface shows layered, slightly worn brushwork and areas of impasto that catch light across the sky and foreground. The simple, weathered frame and the aged varnish give a clear sense of its age and use. As a one-of-a-kind work, it would add quiet, lived-in character to a collector’s vintage holdings. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 25 × 16 cm (9.8 × 6.3 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€192
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Refined Still Life Oil Painting "Fruit Bowl" Rustic Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted original Oil Painting from the Late 20th Century presents a classic still life of fruit on a pedestal with rich, warm tones. The brushwork is visible in the layered highlights on the grapes and the soft blending on the pears, giving the surface a lively texture. A carved, gilded frame surrounds the work, complementing the painting’s deep color palette. This one-of-a-kind piece will add vintage charm and painterly presence to any collection. Late 20th Century. The painting measures 35 × 30 cm (13.8 × 11.8 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€237
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Handcrafted Harbor Scene Oil Painting "Ornate Frame" Refined Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Late 20th Century shows a coastal scene with moored boats, a stone building at the water's edge, and a soft sky over calm water. Thick, visible brushwork and layered paint create texture in the water, boats, and rocky shoreline. The ornate gilded frame complements the warm tones and vintage feel. This one-of-a-kind work offers a charming focal point for a collector seeking an original maritime piece. Late 20th Century. The painting measures 35 × 30 cm (13.8 × 11.8 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€192
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Detailed Landscape Oil Painting "River Boat" Vintage Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and shows a peaceful riverside landscape with trees, a small boat in the foreground, and distant fields under a soft, cloud-filled sky. The canvas displays visible, textured brushwork and layered paint on the surface that catch the light. The muted, natural palette and the worn decorative frame add to its vintage presence. This one-of-a-kind work would bring classic charm to a collector’s wall. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 52 × 44 cm (20.5 × 17.3 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€332
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Expressive Seascape Oil Painting "Sailing Boats" Rustic Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and depicts two sailboats on choppy water under a cloudy sky. The visible scene shows warm brown sails and small figures aboard, with distant shoreline details along the horizon. You can see lively brushwork and textured paint on the canvas surface, especially in the sky and waves. This one-of-a-kind vintage piece will add character and maritime charm to a collector’s wall. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 32 × 27 cm (12.6 × 10.6 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€231
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Traditional Portrait Oil Painting "Elderly Man" Expressive Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Mid 20th Century and depicts a contemplative portrait rendered in warm, earthy tones. The visible section shows a soft, turned face with powdered-style hair, painted with loose, expressive brushwork that leaves a tactile texture on the canvas. The surface reveals layered strokes and areas of impasto that catch light and invite close inspection. As a one-of-a-kind work, it offers a distinctive presence for collectors seeking vintage character and painterly surface. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 30 × 26 cm (11.8 × 10.2 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€234
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Elegant Cityscape Oil Painting "Stone Gate" Handcrafted Large Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Mid 20th Century and depicts a riverside town with a stone bridge and rows of traditional buildings under a clear blue sky. The scene shows layered brushwork in the water and sky and finer strokes defining the brickwork and castle wall. The paint surface retains visible texture and a subtle sheen that catches the light. One of a kind, this piece will bring vintage charm and architectural detail to a collector’s walls. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 80 × 65 cm (31.5 × 25.6 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€238
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Handcrafted Still Life Oil Painting "Copper Kettle" Refined Large Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Early 20th Century and depicts a warm still life of copper pots, a tipped brass cup, fruit and spring onions arranged on a draped table. The rich, earthy palette and visible brushwork bring a tactile depth to the metal surfaces and fruit, with subtle texture across the paint surface. The composition shows careful attention to light and reflection on the copper and brass, making the objects feel tangible. This is a one-of-a-kind work that will add antique character and presence to a collector’s wall. Early 20th Century. The painting measures 72 × 62 cm (28.3 × 24.4 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€403
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Rustic Still Life Oil Painting "Earthen Pitcher" Traditional Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and presents a quietly composed still life of fruit, a jug, and tableware. The visible surface shows fine craquelure and layered brushwork that gives subtle texture across the muted background and objects. Warm ochres and earth tones are handled with confident strokes that remain clear beneath the aged varnish. One of a kind and ready to enhance a collector’s vintage holdings, it carries the charm of an original period piece. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 68 × 66 cm (26.8 × 26.0 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€329
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Rustic Portrait Oil Painting "Long-Haired Man" Classic Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Late 20th Century presents a close-up portrait of a long-haired figure with eyes closed and hair strands falling across the face. The muted, earthy palette and layered brushstrokes create a soft, worn surface that is clearly visible across the background and facial planes. You can see the artist’s handling of paint in the textured hair and subtle glazing on the skin, giving the piece tactile presence. This one-of-a-kind work carries an intimate, collected feel that will stand out in any vintage painting collection. Late 20th Century. The painting measures 42 × 32 cm (16.5 × 12.6 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€284
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Expressive Seascape Oil Painting "Sailing Ship" Traditional Artwork
This authentic, hand‑painted original Oil Painting from the Late 20th Century presents a tall sailing ship riding blue-green seas beneath a soft, pastel sky. The scene shows crisp rigging and layered sails with visible paint texture and gentle brushwork across the waves and clouds. The warm gilt frame and linen slip add a classic display setting that complements the work’s surface detail. This is a one‑of‑a‑kind painting for a collector seeking an evocative maritime piece. Late 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 :)
€223
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Handcrafted Landscape Oil Painting "Ornate Frame" Detailed Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Mid 20th Century and arrives as a one-of-a-kind work for collectors. The visible section shows a finely detailed landscape with trees and a distant church set within a richly carved gilt frame. Close inspection reveals subtle brushwork and layered paint texture in the sky and foliage that catch the light. The ornate gold frame with floral relief enhances the piece’s vintage presence on the wall. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 40 × 34 cm (15.7 × 13.4 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€438
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Original Cityscape Oil Painting "Row Houses" Rustic Large Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Mid 20th Century depicts a row of historic buildings along a waterfront rendered in muted earth tones. The scene is clearly visible with detailed facades, arched windows and a lone strip of water in the foreground. Close inspection reveals visible brushwork and a textured paint surface that catch the light across the canvas. One of a kind and ready to add vintage charm to a collector’s wall. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 71 × 42 cm (28.0 × 16.5 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€439
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Detailed Landscape Oil Painting "Old Oak" Timeless Large Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Mid 20th Century and offers a charming park scene with a large tree, children at play, a bench and a meandering path. The composition is rendered in rich, natural colors and shows visible brushwork and a textured paint surface that catch the light. The scene feels intimate and lived-in, with layered applications of paint creating depth in the foliage and grass. As a one-of-a-kind original, this work brings a warm, narrative presence to any collection. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 75 × 53 cm (29.5 × 20.9 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€303
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Original Still Life Oil Painting "Fallen Pheasant" Rustic Large Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Early 20th Century and presents a still life with a small pitcher, fruit, eggs, a wooden spoon, and a bird rendered in warm, muted tones. The composition is painted directly onto canvas with visible brushwork and a tactile paint surface that catches the light. The bird’s feathers and the folded cloth are suggested with loose, confident strokes while the ceramic pitcher shows smoother, layered handling. This one-of-a-kind work will add period character and painterly texture to a collector’s wall. Early 20th Century. The painting measures 72 × 63 cm (28.3 × 24.8 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€496
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Refined Portrait Oil Painting "Figure Shrine" Classic Art
This authentic, hand-painted original Oil Painting dates from the Mid 20th Century and is a one-of-a-kind work for collectors. The composition shows a dark background with a central, arch-like form filled with layered, warm tones and small, rounded motifs. Visible brushwork and subtle impasto give the surface a lively texture and depth. Mounted in a gilt frame, the piece has an intimate, tactile presence that stands out in a collection. Mid 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 :)
€413
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Timeless Interior Oil Painting "Single Figure" Traditional Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and presents a quiet interior scene rendered in muted tones. The composition shows an arched window, wall decorations, and a solitary dark figure or object in the foreground, all painted with visible brushwork and a subtly textured paint surface. The artist’s layered strokes and soft edges give the piece a worn, lived-in atmosphere that reads clearly across the canvas. As a one-of-a-kind original, it would add vintage character to a collector’s room or small gallery. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 63 × 52 cm (24.8 × 20.5 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€486
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Traditional Cityscape Oil Painting "Riverside Buildings" Large Artwork
This authentic, hand‑painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Mid 20th Century and depicts a calm riverside town with stone arches and reflected buildings. The scene shows detailed facades, trees and a clear sky rendered in soft, natural color. Close inspection reveals visible brushwork and a textured paint surface that catch the light. One of a kind, this piece will add a timeless, lived-in character to a collector’s walls. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 80 × 63 cm (31.5 × 24.8 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€278
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Timeless Animals Oil Painting "Peacock Bird" Expressive Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and shows a lively barnyard scene with peacocks, chickens, ducks and a rural landscape beyond. The composition is rendered in warm, earthy tones and clear figurative detail that reads easily from a distance. You can see visible brushwork and layered paint giving subtle texture to the birds’ feathers and the straw underfoot. One of a kind, this piece will bring vintage charm and pastoral character to a collector’s wall. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 32.5 × 30 cm (12.8 × 11.8 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€432
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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.