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1950's French Painting signed The Busker River Seine Paris
By Bernard Labbe
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
TITLE
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century)
signed original watercolour/ gouache painting on
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Ink, Gouache
1950's French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Busy Paris River Scene & Bridge
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Paris
by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022)
signed
oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas: 18 x 26
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Montmartre Paris Impressionist Oil Landscape 1950's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
6011 Oil on canvas the streets of Paris set in a vintage wood frame
Image size 9.5x8"
Category
1950s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Jardins du Tuilieries Paris Park Scene Flowers & The Louvre 1950's French Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Jardins de Tuileries, Paris
signed by Regine David (female French artist, 1910-2018)
painting on
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1950's Moody Paris Oil City Skyline Notre Dame & Bouquinistes River Seine Banks
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
oil painting on canvas, framed
framed: 23 x 29.5 inches
canvas: 18 x 24 inches
provenance: private
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
1950s "Abstract #4" Ink and Gouache Painting Univ of Paris
By Donald Stacy
Located in Arp, TX
Donald Stacy
"Abstract #4"
c.1950s
Ink & Gouache on paper
10.5x19.5" brown, ripple, wood frame 11.5
Category
Early 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Gouache
H 20.75 in W 11.5 in D 0.5 in
Place de Furstenberg Paris St. Germain 1950's French Signed Modernist Oil Paint
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
La Place de Furstenberg
French School, mid 20th century
titled verso,
signed front and back
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 26 x 31 inches
canvas: 21 x 26 inches
provenance: private c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Mid 20th Century 1950's French Post-Impressionist Oil View of Notre Dame Paris
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Notre Dame, Paris
by Regine David (female French artist, 1910-2018)
oil painting on board, unframed
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1950s French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Busy Paris Street Scene Figures
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
painting. Vignon''s works carry tremendous energy and enthusiasm, often painted with very thick impasto oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 32.5 in W 26.5 in D 1 in
1950’s French Impressionist Signed Oil Pink Roses Paris still life gilt frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Mary Ribelli ( French, mid 20th century)
signed oil painting on board, framed
inscribed verso
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lanvin of Paris Sun 'n Fun 1950's Watercolour
By Alexander Warren Montel
Located in Bristol, CT
circa 1950's watercolour on paper
Art Sz: 11"H x 10"W
Frame Sz: 16"H x 15"W
Category
Mid-20th Century Other Art Style Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Pont Marie Bridge Paris River Seine 1950's Mid Century French Signed Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Le Pont Marie, Paris
French Impressionist artist,
signed and dated 58'
oil on canvas, framed in
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
School of Paris, Barbara, Oil on Canvas, 1950s
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
This captivating 1950s oil on canvas portrait, possibly depicting the French singer Barbara, exudes
Category
1950s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1950s "Sleeping with Fruit" Mid Century Figurative Painting University of Paris
By Donald Stacy
Located in Arp, TX
Donald Stacy
"Sleeping with Fruit"
c.1950s
Gouache paint on paper
24" x 18'" unframed
Unsigned
Came
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
View of Paris - Drawing - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
View of Paris is an artwork realized by an anonymous artist in the 1950s.
Watercolor drawing on
Category
1950s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
1950s "Group Meeting" Mid Century Figurative Gouache University of Paris
By Donald Stacy
Located in Arp, TX
Donald Stacy
"Group Meeting"
c.1950s
Gouache paint on paper
24" x 18'" unframed
Unsigned
Came from
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
1950s "Curled Up Cubist" MidCentury Figurative Gouache University of Paris
By Donald Stacy
Located in Arp, TX
Donald Stacy
"Curled Up Cubist
c.1950s
Gouache on paper
24" x 18" unframed
Unsigned
Came from
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Lanvin of Paris Eye of The Bouquet c.1950's Watercolour
By Alexander Warren Montel
Located in Bristol, CT
illustration c1950s watercolour for Lanvin of Paris depicting an elaborate bouquet by Alexander Warren Montel
Category
1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Gouache
1950s French Post Impressionist Oil Paris Train Station with Train on Track
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
painting. Vignon''s works carry tremendous energy and enthusiasm, often painted with very thick impasto oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lanvin of Paris Model with Bouquet of Roses circa 1950's Watercolour
By Alexander Warren Montel
Located in Bristol, CT
Original fashion illustration artwork c1950s commissioned by Lanvin of Paris on the Place Vendome
Category
Mid-20th Century Other Art Style Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Charming ca. 1950s Representation of a Paris Street Scene by Artist Marcel Godin
Located in Chicago, IL
Bring the Ooh-la la to your home! A charming 1950s representation of a Paris Street scene by
Category
1950s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Lanvin of Paris "Sun 'n Fun Umbrellas" circa 1950's Watercolour by Alexander WM
By Alexander Warren Montel
Located in Bristol, CT
Original circa1950's (two-sided) advert watercolour by Alexander Warren Montel (1921-2002) for
Category
1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
1950s "Star Shining" Mid Century Figurative Drawing University of Paris
By Donald Stacy
Located in Arp, TX
Donald Stacy
"Star Shining"
c. 1950s
Ink on paper
14" x 16.5" unframed
Unsigned
Came from artist
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Paper
1950s "Star Ear" Mid Century Figurative Drawing University of Paris
By Donald Stacy
Located in Arp, TX
Donald Stacy
"Star Ear"
c.1950s
Ink on paper
Black wood frame 9.75"x17.25
Signed lower right in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
H 17.25 in W 9.75 in D 1 in
Lanvin of Paris Five Dahls circa 1950s Watercolour
By Alexander Warren Montel
Located in Bristol, CT
Original Lanvin of Paris advert c1950s watercolour artwork, 'Five Dahls' by Alexander Warren Montel
Category
1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Lanvin of Paris Arpege Curtain circa 1950s Watercolour
By Alexander Warren Montel
Located in Bristol, CT
Paris' 'Arpege' perfume draped by a gilt-trim curtain
Art Sz: 12 1/2"H x 18 1/2"W
Frame Sz: 18 1/2"H x
Category
1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
1950s "On Knees 2" Mid Century Figurative Ink University of Paris
By Donald Stacy
Located in Arp, TX
Donald Stacy
"On Knees"
c.1950s
Ink on paper
8.5" x 11" unframed
Unsigned
Came from artist estate
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
Paris School Modernist Nude Painting, 1950s
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Great overall look, unsigned. In period frame.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
French Impressionist: Paris Street Scene near The river Seine oil circa 1950's
Located in Frome, Somerset
board 38cm x 46cm
Antique giltwood frame and linen slip frame 50cmx 58cm
Painted en plein air a Paris
Category
1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 19.69 in W 22.84 in D 1.97 in
1950s "Ms. Y" Mid Century Figurative Painting University of Paris
By Donald Stacy
Located in Arp, TX
Donald Stacy
"Ms.Y"
c. 1950s
Gouache and oil pastel on paper
14" x 17" unframed
Unsigned
Came from
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache, Oil Pastel
1950s "Mirror in Bathroom" Mid Century Figurative Painting University of Paris
By Donald Stacy
Located in Arp, TX
Donald Stacy
"Mirror in the Bathroom"
c.1950s
Oil pastel and gouache paint on paper
14" x 17
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Gouache, Paper
1950s "Nude in Kitchen" Mid Century Figurative Painting University of Paris
By Donald Stacy
Located in Arp, TX
Donald Stacy
"Nude in Kitchen"
c.1950s
Gouache paint on paper
24" x 18'" unframed
Unsigned
Came
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Paper
1950s "Head on Desk" Mid Century Figurative Painting University of Paris
By Donald Stacy
Located in Arp, TX
Donald Stacy
"Head on Desk"
c.1950s
Gouache paint on paper
29.25" x 21.75" unframed $950
Came from
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Paper
1950s "Women & Fruit" Mid Century Figurative Painting University of Paris
By Donald Stacy
Located in Arp, TX
Donald Stacy
"Women and Fruit"
c.1950s
Gouache paint on paper
24" x 18" unframed
Unsigned
Came from
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Paper
1950s "Forest Through Window" MidCentury Abstract Gouache University of Paris
By Donald Stacy
Located in Arp, TX
Donald Stacy
"Forest Through the Window"
c.1950s
Oil pastel and gouache paint on paper
14" x 17
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache, Oil Pastel
1950s Figurative Abstract of an Musician Paris School Style
Located in Oakland, CA
Figurative abstract oil on paper of an musician done in the style of the Paris School, i.e. of
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
1950s "Parisian Nude" Mid Century Female Nude Gouache University of Paris
By Donald Stacy
Located in Arp, TX
Donald Stacy
"Parisian Nude"
c.1950s
Gouache on yellow paper
19.25"x17.5 unframed
Signed in pencil
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
1950s "Be Still" Mid Century Still Life Gouache University of Paris
By Donald Stacy
Located in Arp, TX
Donald Stacy
"Be Still"
c.1950s
Gouache on paper
24x18 unframed
Unsigned
Came from artist's estate
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
1950s "Musician" Mid Century Figurative Ink University of Paris
By Donald Stacy
Located in Arp, TX
Fine Art
The Art Students League
Pratt Graphic Arts Center
University of Paris 1953-54
University of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
1950s "Stay There" Mid Century Figurative Abstract University of Paris
By Donald Stacy
Located in Arp, TX
Donald Stacy
"Stay There"
c.1950s
Oil pastel and gouache paint on paper
14" x 17" unframed
Unsigned
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel, Gouache
Montmartre Street Scene with Sacre Coeur Basilica 1950s Painting Paris France
Located in Miami, FL
Paris in the 1950s. Bohemian neighborhood known for its artists, famous and infamous night clubs and
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 27 in W 15 in L 27 in
Rue Berton, 16th arrondissement Paris 1950's
By Claude Loran
Located in Paris, FR
representing rue Berton in Paris, the 16th arrondissement in the 50s.
Rue Berton has the particularity of
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1950's View over Montmartre Paris Sacre Coeur French Modernist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
painting on board, unframed
measures: 12.75 high by 8.5 inches wide
condition: overall very good and sound
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Maison de Balzac Paris Backstreets Beautiful 1950's Signed French Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
, inscribed with further details verso.
Medium: oil on canvas, framed
Framed: 19 x 22 inches
Painting: 15 x
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 19 in W 22 in D 1 in
Pal Fried Oil on Canvas, Circa 1950's - Anabella in Paris
By Pal Fried
Located in Phoenix, AZ
unique style.
In the 1950's and 60's, Pal Fried gained popularity while living and painting in Hollywood
Category
1950s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 31 in W 37 in D 2 in
1950s French Oil Painting Paris House & Garden in the Rain
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
painting. Vignon''s works carry tremendous energy and enthusiasm, often painted with very thick impasto oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 9.5 in W 13 in D 1 in
French post impressionist oil painting - Paris cityscape - 1950s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
district in Paris. Our painting is filled with many wonderful details, the longer one looks at it, the more
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 19.69 in W 22.84 in D 0.4 in
Oil On Canvas By Sevilla Saez "La Place Du Tertre" Paris Ca' 1950's
By Juan Sevilla Saez
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Palma. In the 1950's Saez further developed his art practice in Paris and in the United Kingdom, where
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Blvd Richard-Lenoir, Paris Mid Century Oil Painting c.1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid Century Modern Paris Street Scene c.1950's.
This painting shows Boulevard Richard-Lenoir in
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1950s "Nap in the Light" Mid Century Figurative Painting University of Paris
By Donald Stacy
Located in Arp, TX
Donald Stacy
"Man in Door"
c. 1950s
Gouache paint on paper
24" x 18" unframed
Unsigned
Came from
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Modern Oil Painting, Urban Landscape of Paris, France 1950s
By Maurice Utrillo, Jules Cavailles
Located in ROUEN, FR
Modern Oil Painting, Urban Landscape of Paris, France 1950s.
Picturesque scene of a Paris street
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Lanvin of Paris Floral Umbrella c.1950's Watercolour
Located in Bristol, CT
Created for Lanvin of Paris to promote their Arpege perfume collection
circa 1950s
Art Sz: 12.25"H x 10
Category
1950s Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
1950s "On Knees" Mid Century Figurative Ink University of Paris
By Donald Stacy
Located in Arp, TX
Donald Stacy
"On Knees"
c. 1950s
Ink on paper
14" x 16.5" unframed
Unsigned
Came from artist estate
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Paper
Les Bouquinistes de Notre Dame, Paris - Original Watercolor on Paper - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Les Bouquinistes de Notre Dame is an original modern drawing in watercolor on paper realized by an unknown artist in the mid-20th century.
Sheet dimension: 54 x 37 cm.
Good conditi...
Category
1950s Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
H 21.26 in W 14.57 in D 0.04 in
1950s "Hand Over Head I" Mid Century Figurative Ink University of Paris
By Donald Stacy
Located in Arp, TX
Donald Stacy
"Hand Over Head I"
c 1950s
Ink on paper
14" x 16.5" unframed
Signed in pencil lower
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
1950s "Hand Over Head II" Mid Century Figurative Ink University of Paris
By Donald Stacy
Located in Arp, TX
Art
The Art Students League
Pratt Graphic Arts Center
University of Paris 1953-54
University of Aix-en
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Paper
French Mid-Century Abstract Oil Painting by Precheur, Paris, 1950s
Located in Indianapolis, IN
Signed oil on board in vintage gold frame. Heavy impasto.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
1950s Abstract Landscape Fauvist Painting University of Paris
By Donald Stacy
Located in New York, NY
Donald Stacy
"Turquoise Trees"
c.1950s
Gouache paint on paper
16.75x16.5" unframed $950
Signed
Category
Mid-20th Century Fauvist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
H 16.5 in W 16.75 in
Antonio DeVity Original Oil on Canvas Paintings "Paris Street Scenes"
By Antonio DeVity 1
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of two 1950s, Paris street scene original paintings, oil on canvas by Antonio DeVity (1901
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
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