Still Life Paintings

Despite the fact that still life paintings consist of only inanimate objects and no animals or people, it still conveys strong emotions. The tone it sets can be joyful, melancholy, or intelligent. Artists use them to evoke a mood, demonstrate skills, and reveal the hidden beauty in life. Still life paintings can enhance our understanding of ordinary objects around us by presenting them in a new way. There is often a special meaning attached to the objects in a still life painting, whether they relate to one's culture, society, religion, or philosophy. As soon as objects are arranged in a specific manner and captured in paint, pastel, ink, or any other medium, they become a whole new experience. The paintings are imbued with a life beyond the ordinary and become a part of history through their existence. Artists have a great deal of freedom in this style of painting as this genre offers a wide variety of arrangements and objects. The colors, ambiance, and size of the composition can be manipulated by the artist when painting a still life. Depending on the arrangement, lighting, color choice, and paint handling, the objects can invoke a wide variety of emotions.  A viewer is often prompted to introspect and reflect on the themes in the artwork. Viewing a still life artwork requires consideration of all these factors. Regardless of your decor style, you will be able to find still life paintings for sale at Bidsquare that match your color scheme and aesthetic perfectly.

The art of still life emerged as a separate painting genre during the Renaissance rather than existing as a subsidiary factor in composition despite decorative fresco murals and mosaics in antiquity. In an era when most artists painted religious and historical portraits, still life works became a way of giving seemingly everyday objects a fresh perspective and meaning. By the late 16th century, still life was one of the most prevalent genres in Western Art. An ordinary object is depicted in still life, whether it is natural such as a flower or fruit, or man-made such as glass, musical instruments, etc. Some of the greatest still life artists painted ordinary items and scenes from everyday life, such as pitchers, bowls, and mirrors, while others painted unusual objects such as flowers, glasses, and mirrors. Several of these artists experimented with how different kinds of lights impacted objects' appearances. The still life genre has often been associated with some of the most famous painters in history. In addition to Vincent Van Gogh and Paul Cezanne, artists such as Henri Matisse dabbled in still life painting, shaping the future of painting.

Still Life Paintings for Sale

A variety of mediums is included in Bidsquare's collection of still life paintings for sale, including still life oil paintings as well as a variety of other mediums. With Bidsquare auctions, you can find a unique piece that fits your space perfectly.

Interesting Facts about Still Life Paintings

  • Still-life paintings also share a commonality with botanical and zoological illustrations due to the fact that they use plants and animals as subjects. 
  • Trompe l'oeil paintings are specialized forms of still life that show relatively flat and inanimate objects in an attempt to deceive the viewer.
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  • AMERICAN OR EUROPEAN SCHOOL (19TH CENTURY) FLORAL STILL-LIFE PAINTING
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    AMERICAN OR EUROPEAN SCHOOL (19TH CENTURY) FLORAL STILL...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    4 Bids
    Current Bid
    $375
  • 'Still Life' Oil On Canvas Painting
    Estimate
    $600 - $800

    'Still Life' Oil On Canvas Painting

    Est.
    $600 - $800
    Prime Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $300
  • Signed Oil On Painting On Board ' Still Life ' Centennial Grapes & Flowers
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500

    Signed Oil On Painting On Board ' Still Life ' Centenni...

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    $1,200 - $1,500
    Prime Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $800
  • Late 19th C. Oil On Canvas 'Still Life' Painting
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500

    Late 19th C. Oil On Canvas 'Still Life' Painting

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    $1,500 - $2,500
    Prime Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $900
  • Late 19th C. Oil On Canvas 'Still Life' Painting Of A Girl
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    $1,500 - $3,500

    Late 19th C. Oil On Canvas 'Still Life' Painting Of A G...

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    $1,500 - $3,500
    Prime Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $900
  • Oil On Canvas ' Still Life ' Painting ' Book Arts '  Signed by Dadashi
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000

    Oil On Canvas ' Still Life ' Painting ' Book Arts ' Sig...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Prime Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,500
  • Signed Oil On Canvas ' Still Life ' Fall Season Theme
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    $800 - $1,200

    Signed Oil On Canvas ' Still Life ' Fall Season Theme

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    $800 - $1,200
    Prime Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $600
  • Wenzel Wendlberger (1882-1945), Still Life, O/C
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    $1,500 - $2,500

    Wenzel Wendlberger (1882-1945), Still Life, O/C

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    $1,500 - $2,500
    Antique Kingdom Inc.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $600
  • Samuel Peploe, Impressionist Landscape
    Price$30,000

    Samuel Peploe, Impressionist Landscape

    King Art & Antiques
    Buy Now Price
    $30,000
  • Georges Rouault, Oil canvas, Sgned, Vase de Fleurs, 1940-46
    Price$37,000

    Georges Rouault, Oil canvas, Sgned, Vase de Fleurs, 194...

    King Art & Antiques
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    $37,000
  • Emmanuel Romano, Portrait of Lady, Oil on Canvas
    Price$2,150

    Emmanuel Romano, Portrait of Lady, Oil on Canvas

    King Art & Antiques
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    $2,150
  • Arnold Friedman, Modernist Landscape, oil on canvas b
    Price$7,950

    Arnold Friedman, Modernist Landscape, oil on canvas b

    King Art & Antiques
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    $7,950
  • Mark Fisher, Impressionist Landscape, Oil, Canvas
    Price$5,000

    Mark Fisher, Impressionist Landscape, Oil, Canvas

    King Art & Antiques
    Buy Now Price
    $5,000
  • Italian School Still Life Painting
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000

    Italian School Still Life Painting

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Brunk Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • ROBERT JOHNSON (B.1942) STILL LIFE PAINTING AZALEAS, 24" X 30"
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    $500 - $700

    ROBERT JOHNSON (B.1942) STILL LIFE PAINTING AZALEAS, 24...

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    $500 - $700
    Austin Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $300
  • Floral Still Life with Roses
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    $200 - $500

    Floral Still Life with Roses

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    $200 - $500
    500 Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • American School Still Life with Peaches
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    $300 - $500

    American School Still Life with Peaches

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    $300 - $500
    500 Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Jozsef Koszta, Attributed: Floral Still Life
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    $8,000 - $10,000

    Jozsef Koszta, Attributed: Floral Still Life

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    $8,000 - $10,000
    500 Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $2,000
  • Giovanni Martino - Still Life
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    $3,000 - $4,500

    Giovanni Martino - Still Life

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    $3,000 - $4,500
    Dane Fine Art
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,500
  • J. Wener: Floral Still Life
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    $250 - $700

    J. Wener: Floral Still Life

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    $250 - $700
    500 Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Mimi Blumenthal: Still Life with Fruit
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    $200 - $300

    Mimi Blumenthal: Still Life with Fruit

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    500 Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • ALFIO PAOLO GRAZIANI (D.1981) STILL LIFE PHEASANTS
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    $300 - $500

    ALFIO PAOLO GRAZIANI (D.1981) STILL LIFE PHEASANTS

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    $300 - $500
    Austin Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • Ethel Lunenfeld - Untitled (Still Life)
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000

    Ethel Lunenfeld - Untitled (Still Life)

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Dane Fine Art
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $700
  • Dutch School Still Life Painting
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000

    Dutch School Still Life Painting

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Brunk Auctions
    1 Bid
    Current Bid
    $1,500
  • June Owen Oil on Canvas "Floral Still Life"
    Estimate
    $500 - $700

    June Owen Oil on Canvas "Floral Still Life"

    Est.
    $500 - $700
    Rafael Osona Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • Walter Emerson Baum: Still Life No. 1
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000

    Walter Emerson Baum: Still Life No. 1

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
    500 Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,500
  • Eleanor Moore Oil On Canvas Tabletop Fruit Still Life with Jardiniere
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    $2,000 - $3,000

    Eleanor Moore Oil On Canvas Tabletop Fruit Still Life w...

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    $2,000 - $3,000
    Rafael Osona Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,250
  • John Clinton Spencer 1902 Dead Game Still Life
    Estimate
    $500 - $900

    John Clinton Spencer 1902 Dead Game Still Life

    Est.
    $500 - $900
    Concept Gallery
    2 Bids
    Current Bid
    $500
  • A. F. King Still Life Oil On Canvas Basket of Apples
    Estimate
    $500 - $800

    A. F. King Still Life Oil On Canvas Basket of Apples

    Est.
    $500 - $800
    Concept Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • Katie Trinkle Legge Oil on Canvas "Still Life with Lemons"
    Estimate
    $500 - $700

    Katie Trinkle Legge Oil on Canvas "Still Life with Lemo...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
    Rafael Osona Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • Robert Stark III Oil on Linen "Still Life with Vase and Flower"
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500

    Robert Stark III Oil on Linen "Still Life with Vase and...

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    $1,500 - $2,500
    Rafael Osona Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,000
  • Elizabeth Williams oil on canvas Forest Floor Still Life
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,400

    Elizabeth Williams oil on canvas Forest Floor Still Lif...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,400
    Concept Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $550
  • Louis Spinner Elaborate Dinner Still Life on Bookshelf Oil on Canvas
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    $1,000 - $2,000

    Louis Spinner Elaborate Dinner Still Life on Bookshelf ...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Concept Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $650
  • W. Glen Davis 1977 oil on board Cubist Still Life
    Estimate
    $400 - $800

    W. Glen Davis 1977 oil on board Cubist Still Life

    Est.
    $400 - $800
    Concept Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $225
  • Attrib. George Stevens oil Compote with Pineapple and Fruit still life 1858
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,400

    Attrib. George Stevens oil Compote with Pineapple and F...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,400
    Concept Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $650
  • Jan Van Der Waarden Oil on Canvas "Still Life with Fruit and Flowers"
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000

    Jan Van Der Waarden Oil on Canvas "Still Life with Frui...

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Rafael Osona Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $6,000
  • Cecil Kennedy, Still Life
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000

    Cecil Kennedy, Still Life

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Brunk Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $2,000
  • Italian School, Still Life with Peacock
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000

    Italian School, Still Life with Peacock

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Brunk Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,000
  • William Hughes, Woodland Still Life
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200

    William Hughes, Woodland Still Life

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
    Brunk Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • Helen Alton Sawyer oil still life Autumn Flowers
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000

    Helen Alton Sawyer oil still life Autumn Flowers

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Concept Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $850
  • FRAMED OIL PAINTING ON THE CANVAS BOARD BY HERNAN MIRANDA. SIGNED
    Estimate
    $300 - $400

    FRAMED OIL PAINTING ON THE CANVAS BOARD BY HERNAN MIRAN...

    Est.
    $300 - $400
    Auction Wallstreet
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • OIL ON BOARD PAINTING DMITRIJ MIHAJLOVIC KRASNOPEVTSEV
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $10,000

    OIL ON BOARD PAINTING DMITRIJ MIHAJLOVIC KRASNOPEVTSEV

    Est.
    $3,000 - $10,000
    Auction Wallstreet
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,500
  • Johannes Schiefer, oil on masonite
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    Johannes Schiefer, oil on masonite

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Meyer Straus, Manner of/ Attributed: Old Lady
    Estimate
    $400 - $600

    Meyer Straus, Manner of/ Attributed: Old Lady

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    500 Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Vincent van Gogh, After : Montmartre, Windmills and Allotments
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $6,500

    Vincent van Gogh, After : Montmartre, Windmills and All...

    Est.
    $5,000 - $6,500
    500 Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $2,250
  • Lillia Frantin, Autumn Sky
    Price$125

    Lillia Frantin, Autumn Sky

    Arts Foundation of Cape Cod...
    Buy Now Price
    $125
  • Emil Armin (American, 1883-1972) oil
    Estimate
    $400 - $600

    Emil Armin (American, 1883-1972) oil

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $250
  • Oswaldo Guayasamin (attrib), oil on canvas
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000

    Oswaldo Guayasamin (attrib), oil on canvas

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,000