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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  • FLORAL STILL LIFE BY A. PAREH

    FLORAL STILL LIFE BY A. PAREH

    McLaren Auction Services
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    $50
  • Framed Oil On Canvas Signed JUAN GIL GARCIA (1879-1932 CUBA)
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    $500 - $900

    Framed Oil On Canvas Signed JUAN GIL GARCIA (1879-1932 ...

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    $500 - $900
    BASEL AUCTION HOUSE
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    $250
  • Gyorgy Korga: Still Life
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    $3,000 - $6,000

    Gyorgy Korga: Still Life

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    $3,000 - $6,000
    500 Gallery
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    $300
  • A. Grosman: Doll and Textiles Still Life
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    $450 - $1,200

    A. Grosman: Doll and Textiles Still Life

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    $450 - $1,200
    500 Gallery
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    $100
  • Santoro: Still Life with Asian Objects
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    $500 - $700

    Santoro: Still Life with Asian Objects

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    $500 - $700
    500 Gallery
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    $125
  • Robert Dickens (1931-2022) Painting & Award 1982
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    $2,500 - $5,000

    Robert Dickens (1931-2022) Painting & Award 1982

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    $2,500 - $5,000
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    $400
  •  Georgia O'Keeffe, Attributed: Alligator Pears
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    $25,000 - $35,000

    Georgia O'Keeffe, Attributed: Alligator Pears

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    $25,000 - $35,000
    500 Gallery
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    $8,500
  • STILL LIFE OF FRUITS AND BOTTLES OIL PAINTING
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    $13,875 - $16,187.50

    STILL LIFE OF FRUITS AND BOTTLES OIL PAINTING

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    $13,875 - $16,187.50
    NY Elizabeth
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    $1,000
  • STILL LIFE OF FLOWERS OIL PAINTING
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    $2,250 - $2,625

    STILL LIFE OF FLOWERS OIL PAINTING

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    $2,250 - $2,625
    NY Elizabeth
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    $1,000
  • STILL LIFE OF WILTING ROSES OIL PAINTING
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    $11,625 - $13,562.50

    STILL LIFE OF WILTING ROSES OIL PAINTING

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    NY Elizabeth
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    $1,000
  • STILL LIFE OF GRAPES PEACHES FIGS FRUIT OIL PAINTING
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    $1,875 - $2,188

    STILL LIFE OF GRAPES PEACHES FIGS FRUIT OIL PAINTING

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    $1,875 - $2,188
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    $1,000
  • STILL LIFE OF FLOWERS OIL PAINTING
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    $10,125 - $11,812.50

    STILL LIFE OF FLOWERS OIL PAINTING

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    $10,125 - $11,812.50
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    $1,000
  • STILL LIFE OF FLOWERS WITH RED BERRIES OIL PAINTING
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    $1,875 - $2,188

    STILL LIFE OF FLOWERS WITH RED BERRIES OIL PAINTING

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    $1,875 - $2,188
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    $1,000
  •  STILL LIFE OF FLOWERS CHRYSANTHEMUMS OIL PAINTING
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    $3,000 - $3,500

    STILL LIFE OF FLOWERS CHRYSANTHEMUMS OIL PAINTING

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    $3,000 - $3,500
    NY Elizabeth
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    $1,000
  • STILL LIFE OF FLOWERS OIL PAINTING
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    $7,500 - $8,750

    STILL LIFE OF FLOWERS OIL PAINTING

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    $7,500 - $8,750
    NY Elizabeth
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    $1,000
  • STILL LIFE OF FLOWER IN A GLASS VASE OIL PAINTING
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    $6,750 - $7,875

    STILL LIFE OF FLOWER IN A GLASS VASE OIL PAINTING

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    $6,750 - $7,875
    NY Elizabeth
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    $1,000
  •  STILL LIFE OF FLOWERS IN AN URN OIL PAINTING
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    $8,625 - $10,062.50

    STILL LIFE OF FLOWERS IN AN URN OIL PAINTING

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    $8,625 - $10,062.50
    NY Elizabeth
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    $1,000
  • STILL LIFE OF PINK & WHITE ROSES OIL PAINTING
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    $5,625 - $6,562.50

    STILL LIFE OF PINK & WHITE ROSES OIL PAINTING

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    $5,625 - $6,562.50
    NY Elizabeth
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    $1,000
  • STILL LIFE OF FLOWERS IN A GLASS VASE OIL PAINTING
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    $29,250 - $34,125

    STILL LIFE OF FLOWERS IN A GLASS VASE OIL PAINTING

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    $29,250 - $34,125
    NY Elizabeth
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    $5,000
  •  STILL LIFE OF PINK WHITE & YELLOW ROSES OIL PAINTING
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    $5,625 - $6,562.50

    STILL LIFE OF PINK WHITE & YELLOW ROSES OIL PAINTING

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    $5,625 - $6,562.50
    NY Elizabeth
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    $1,000
  • STILL LIFE OF GRAPES IN THE VINEYARD OIL PAINTING
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    $11,625 - $13,562.50

    STILL LIFE OF GRAPES IN THE VINEYARD OIL PAINTING

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    $11,625 - $13,562.50
    NY Elizabeth
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    $1,000
  • STILL LIFE OF FRUIT AND INSECTS OIL PAINTING
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    $13,875 - $16,187.50

    STILL LIFE OF FRUIT AND INSECTS OIL PAINTING

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    $13,875 - $16,187.50
    NY Elizabeth
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    $1,000
  • Emil Treis Oil on Canvas, Ca. 1926, "Still Life", H 12.75" W 17.5"
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    $150 - $300

    Emil Treis Oil on Canvas, Ca. 1926, "Still Life", H 12....

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    $150 - $300
    DuMouchelles
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    $70
  • Lenore Sherman (American, B. 1920) Oil on Canvas, "Still Life with Fruits And Flowers", H 54" W 36"
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    $400 - $600

    Lenore Sherman (American, B. 1920) Oil on Canvas, "Stil...

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    $400 - $600
    DuMouchelles
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    $300
  • S. Lee (American, B. 1944) Oil on Panel, 20th C., Still Life in the Dutch Style, H 10" W 8"
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    $400 - $500

    S. Lee (American, B. 1944) Oil on Panel, 20th C., Still...

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    $400 - $500
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    $300
  • In the Manner of William Michael Harnett (American, 1848-1892) Oil on Canvas, "Still Life with Fruit, Wine And Delft Vase", H 9" W 11"
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    $800 - $1,200

    In the Manner of William Michael Harnett (American, 184...

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    $800 - $1,200
    DuMouchelles
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    $600
  • BEGONIA OIL PAINTING
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    $1,875 - $2,188

    BEGONIA OIL PAINTING

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    $1,875 - $2,188
    NY Elizabeth
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    $1,000
  • PORTRAIT OF PANSY'S & DAISIES OIL PAINTING
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    $1,875 - $2,188

    PORTRAIT OF PANSY'S & DAISIES OIL PAINTING

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    $1,875 - $2,188
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    $1,000
  •  STUDY OF CORN ON THE COB OIL PAINTING
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    $5,625 - $6,562.50

    STUDY OF CORN ON THE COB OIL PAINTING

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    $5,625 - $6,562.50
    NY Elizabeth
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    $1,000
  • Jack Faxon (American, 1936-2020) Acrylic on Panel "Still Life", H 24" W 30"
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    $200 - $400

    Jack Faxon (American, 1936-2020) Acrylic on Panel "Stil...

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    $200 - $400
    DuMouchelles
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    $100
  • Jack Faxon (American, 1936-2020) Acrylic on Masonite "Still Life", H 30" W 24"
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    $200 - $400

    Jack Faxon (American, 1936-2020) Acrylic on Masonite "S...

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    $200 - $400
    DuMouchelles
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    $100
  • MONASTIC ODE ANTIQUE BOOK OIL PAINTING
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    $9,375 - $10,937.50

    MONASTIC ODE ANTIQUE BOOK OIL PAINTING

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    $9,375 - $10,937.50
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    $1,000
  • Ken Fuller (American, B. 1935) Trompe L'Oeil Painting on Canvas, Ca. 1984, H 24" W 18"
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    $300 - $500

    Ken Fuller (American, B. 1935) Trompe L'Oeil Painting o...

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    $300 - $500
    DuMouchelles
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    $150
  • Samuel Peploe, Impressionist Landscape
    Price$30,000

    Samuel Peploe, Impressionist Landscape

    King Art & Antiques
    Buy Now Price
    $30,000
  • Mike McDonnell (American) Watercolor on Paper, "The Lost Cord", H 19.75" W 29.5"
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    $500 - $800

    Mike McDonnell (American) Watercolor on Paper, "The Los...

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    $500 - $800
    DuMouchelles
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    $375
  • Victor LeClaire, (British, 1830-85) Watercolor on Paper, "Purple Emperor Butterflys Perched on Red Currants And Green Acorns", H 7" W 10"
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    $800 - $1,200

    Victor LeClaire, (British, 1830-85) Watercolor on Paper...

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    $800 - $1,200
    DuMouchelles
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    $600
  • Walter Louis Jones (American, 1943-2020) Acrylic on Board, Ca. 1967, Eagle's Skull, H 12" W 9.75"
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    $300 - $600

    Walter Louis Jones (American, 1943-2020) Acrylic on Boa...

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    $300 - $600
    DuMouchelles
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    $150
  • Georges Rouault, Oil on canvas, signed, Vase de Fleurs
    Price$37,000

    Georges Rouault, Oil on canvas, signed, Vase de Fleurs

    King Art & Antiques
    Buy Now Price
    $37,000
  • JOZZA 'LOST IN NEW YORK - 2024' ORIGINAL ACRYLIC ON CANVAS, 30X24
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    $800 - $1,200

    JOZZA 'LOST IN NEW YORK - 2024' ORIGINAL ACRYLIC ON CAN...

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    $800 - $1,200
    URDE Fine Art Auction
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    $500
  • JOZZA 'THE CAPTAIN - 2023' ORIGINAL ACRYLIC ON CANVAS, 48X40
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    $3,000 - $4,000

    JOZZA 'THE CAPTAIN - 2023' ORIGINAL ACRYLIC ON CANVAS, ...

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    $3,000 - $4,000
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    $1,800
  • Jozza 'Wonderful Day - 2023' Original acrylic on canvas, 30x24
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    $800 - $1,200

    Jozza 'Wonderful Day - 2023' Original acrylic on canvas...

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    $800 - $1,200
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    $500
  • JOZZA ' TINKING OF YOU - 2023' ORIGINAL ACRYLIC ON CANVAS, 24X20
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    $1,000 - $2,000

    JOZZA ' TINKING OF YOU - 2023' ORIGINAL ACRYLIC ON CANV...

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    $1,000 - $2,000
    URDE Fine Art Auction
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    $500
  • JOZZA 'SNOOPY'S NEW FRIEND - 2024' ORIGINAL ACRYLIC ON CANVAS, 30X24
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    $800 - $1,200

    JOZZA 'SNOOPY'S NEW FRIEND - 2024' ORIGINAL ACRYLIC ON ...

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    $800 - $1,200
    URDE Fine Art Auction
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    $500
  • JOZZA 'BELIEVE I CAN FLY - 2023' ORIGINAL ACRYLIC ON CANVAS, 48X40
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    $3,000 - $4,000

    JOZZA 'BELIEVE I CAN FLY - 2023' ORIGINAL ACRYLIC ON CA...

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    $3,000 - $4,000
    URDE Fine Art Auction
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    $1,800
  • JOZZA 'CHEAR TO THE KING' ORIGINAL ACRYLIC WITH DIAMOND DUST ON CANVAS 48'X48
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    $3,000 - $5,000

    JOZZA 'CHEAR TO THE KING' ORIGINAL ACRYLIC WITH DIAMOND...

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    $3,000 - $5,000
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    $1,800
  • JOZZA 'SCROOGE NEW FRIENDS - 2023' ORIGINAL ACRYLIC ON CANVAS, 48X54
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    $3,000 - $4,000

    JOZZA 'SCROOGE NEW FRIENDS - 2023' ORIGINAL ACRYLIC ON ...

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    $3,000 - $4,000
    URDE Fine Art Auction
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    $2,000
  • Jozza 'About Glamour - 2023' Original acrylic on canvas, 30x24
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    $800 - $1,200

    Jozza 'About Glamour - 2023' Original acrylic on canvas...

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    $800 - $1,200
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    $500
  • JOZZA 'Blue Butterfly - 2023' ORIGINAL ACRYLIC ON CANVAS, 30X24
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    $800 - $1,200

    JOZZA 'Blue Butterfly - 2023' ORIGINAL ACRYLIC ON CANVA...

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    $800 - $1,200
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    $500