Pastel Paintings

Pastel paintings are a medium of expression and a way of life for millions of art lovers around the world. Ever since the introduction of pastel colors, thousands of artists have found its presence to be enlightening and transformative. The likes of Leonardo da Vinci have used it for famous paintings and artists even today keep discovering the forms of art. For many, Pastel is a mystery but it is just a simple drawing material or a finger-sized substance that was created with powdered pigments. These pigments are combined with a gum-like substance that holds the powder together, transforming them into crayons of colors. The pigments are created in a variety of colors, however, only those that you see dark in hue contain the pure pigments. Others, on the other hand, have a white admixture that helps the crayons for lighter colors. An interesting note about pastel paintings is that not all pastel used forms of art can be called paintings. There are two categories; one is drawing and another is painting. It is considered vintage and antique drawing when it is applied in short strokes or linearly. Whereas, it is considered vintage and antique painting when smeared, rubbed, and blended. Special papers are created for pastel paintings and it is one of the reasons why it is regarded as high in value. These chalky substances have created art pieces in the world that have astonished and amazed everyone. The painting form originated in Northern Italy. Pastel paintings are rich in color and contrast that can leave plenty of room for imagination for people. These high-value items on sale are tremendously in demand right now. To buy pastel paintings online visit Bidsquare and get a range of items on sale that will suit your home.
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  • Anita Plumb: Smoke and Shadow
    Estimate
    $400 - $600

    Anita Plumb: Smoke and Shadow

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    STAIR
    1 Bid
    Current Bid
    $150
  • Paul R. Koehler watercolor/pastel harbor view painting, signed, original frame
    Price$950

    Paul R. Koehler watercolor/pastel harbor view painting, signed, original frame

    King Art & Antiques
    Buy Now Price
    $950
  • Pat Gardner Pastel "Hummock Pond House"
    Estimate
    $200 - $400

    Pat Gardner Pastel "Hummock Pond House"

    Est.
    $200 - $400
    Rafael Osona Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Edith Yager Pastel On Canvas "Interior Scene At The Hearth"
    Estimate
    $200 - $400

    Edith Yager Pastel On Canvas "Interior Scene At The Hearth"

    Est.
    $200 - $400
    Rafael Osona Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Elizabeth Osborne RECLINING NUDE Pastel Drawing
    Estimate
    $600 - $800

    Elizabeth Osborne RECLINING NUDE Pastel Drawing

    Est.
    $600 - $800
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • Sheri Wilson Rae Oil and Pastel on Paper "Oceanfront Deck"
    Estimate
    $400 - $600

    Sheri Wilson Rae Oil and Pastel on Paper "Oceanfront Deck"

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Rafael Osona Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • Henry Ketting Olivier (1924-2004) Pastel On Paper, Yellow Mums, 1966
    Estimate
    $100 - $200

    Henry Ketting Olivier (1924-2004) Pastel On Paper, Yellow Mums, 1966

    Est.
    $100 - $200
    Hughes Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Jessica Fine Pastel on Paper Floral Still Life, 20th century
    Estimate
    $200 - $400

    Jessica Fine Pastel on Paper Floral Still Life, 20th century

    Est.
    $200 - $400
    Rafael Osona Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Oscar (Benjamin) Klein, (2)  Charcoal and Pastel on Board, 1976
    Estimate
    $100 - $200

    Oscar (Benjamin) Klein, (2) Charcoal and Pastel on Board, 1976

    Est.
    $100 - $200
    Newel Auctions
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • [CUBAN ART] Hector Molne "Untitled (Drawing of a Man)," Oil Pastels Drawing
    Estimate
    $250 - $500

    [CUBAN ART] Hector Molne "Untitled (Drawing of a Man)," Oil Pastels Drawing

    Est.
    $250 - $500
    Fleischer's Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • [HUDSON RIVER SCHOOL] William Henry Chandler "Landscape with Campsite,"  Pastel Drawing
    Estimate
    $150 - $300

    [HUDSON RIVER SCHOOL] William Henry Chandler "Landscape with Campsite," Pastel Drawing

    Est.
    $150 - $300
    Fleischer's Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • [WORLD WAR II] R. Liebhart "Untitled (Portrait of a Sailor)," Oil Pastel Drawing
    Estimate
    $250 - $500

    [WORLD WAR II] R. Liebhart "Untitled (Portrait of a Sailor)," Oil Pastel Drawing

    Est.
    $250 - $500
    Fleischer's Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Carol Sims Acrylic on Canvas "Bluefish Lure", circa 1985
    Estimate
    $400 - $600

    Carol Sims Acrylic on Canvas "Bluefish Lure", circa 1985

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Rafael Osona Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • Carol Sims Acrylic On Canvas "Sea Shells"
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    $300 - $500

    Carol Sims Acrylic On Canvas "Sea Shells"

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Rafael Osona Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • Carol Sims Acrylic On Canvas "Gull Feather", 20th Century
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    Carol Sims Acrylic On Canvas "Gull Feather", 20th Century

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Rafael Osona Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • Carol Sims Acrylic On Canvas "Two Oyster Shells"
    Estimate
    $200 - $400

    Carol Sims Acrylic On Canvas "Two Oyster Shells"

    Est.
    $200 - $400
    Rafael Osona Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • George C. Thomas II Watercolor on Paper View of Boatyard "By the Way Nantucket", circa 1952
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    George C. Thomas II Watercolor on Paper View of Boatyard "By the Way Nantucket", circa 1952

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Rafael Osona Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • Jan Collins Selman Oil on Board "Racing the Sound Nantucket"
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500

    Jan Collins Selman Oil on Board "Racing the Sound Nantucket"

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Rafael Osona Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • Billy Al Bengston (1934-2022) Lithograph Ed. 10/63, Iris, 1974
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    Billy Al Bengston (1934-2022) Lithograph Ed. 10/63, Iris, 1974

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Hughes Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Beverly Buchanan
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500

    Beverly Buchanan

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Brunk Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $750
  • Elizabeth O'Neil Verner
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $10,000

    Elizabeth O'Neil Verner

    Est.
    $8,000 - $10,000
    Brunk Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $4,000
  • Beverly Buchanan
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200

    Beverly Buchanan

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
    Brunk Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • Beverly Buchanan
    Estimate
    $400 - $600

    Beverly Buchanan

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Brunk Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • [ART] Six (6) E. M. Schiwetz Reproduction Prints
    Estimate
    $150 - $300

    [ART] Six (6) E. M. Schiwetz Reproduction Prints

    Est.
    $150 - $300
    Fleischer's Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Standing Nude (1984) - American Artist, Pastel on Paper
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000

    Standing Nude (1984) - American Artist, Pastel on Paper

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Harley Brown, "Old Lodge"
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
  • Ramon Kelley, "Little Lena"
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
  • Harley Brown, "Nita", 1989
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
  • Untitled - H. Claude Pissarro, Pencil with Pastel
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $10,000

    Untitled - H. Claude Pissarro, Pencil with Pastel

    Est.
    $8,000 - $10,000
  • Cafe Hulet -H. Claude Pissarro, Pastel
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $10,000

    Cafe Hulet -H. Claude Pissarro, Pastel

    Est.
    $8,000 - $10,000
  • Le Champ de Prommiers - Paul-Emile Pissarro, Pastel
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $10,000

    Le Champ de Prommiers - Paul-Emile Pissarro, Pastel

    Est.
    $8,000 - $10,000
  • Le Manoir De Lecy - H. Claude Pissarro, Pastel
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000

    Le Manoir De Lecy - H. Claude Pissarro, Pastel

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • Le Manoir De Lecy - H.Clause Pissarro, Pencil with Pastel
    Estimate
    $7,000 - $9,000

    Le Manoir De Lecy - H.Clause Pissarro, Pencil with Pastel

    Est.
    $7,000 - $9,000
  • Les Jumelles Gantier sur La Croise - H. Claude Pissarro, Pastel
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $12,000

    Les Jumelles Gantier sur La Croise - H. Claude Pissarro, Pastel

    Est.
    $10,000 - $12,000
  • Janet Heaton Still Life with Fruit Work on Paper
    Estimate
    $150 - $300

    Janet Heaton Still Life with Fruit Work on Paper

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • Two Landscape Paintings and a Pastel
    Estimate
    $100 - $150

    Two Landscape Paintings and a Pastel

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Japanese Pastel Painting Depicting a Seascape
    Estimate
    $100 - $200

    Japanese Pastel Painting Depicting a Seascape

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Louis Icart Signed Pastel Painting
    Estimate
    $400 - $4,000

    Louis Icart Signed Pastel Painting

    Est.
    $400 - $4,000
  • Harry Linder Autumnal Landscape Pastel Painting
    Estimate
    $100 - $300

    Harry Linder Autumnal Landscape Pastel Painting

    Est.
    $100 - $300
  • Jack Gibson Painting and Initial Signed Pastel
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    Jack Gibson Painting and Initial Signed Pastel

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Paul Pollaro Abstract Pastel Painting
    Estimate
    $200 - $400

    Paul Pollaro Abstract Pastel Painting

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Henri Manguin 'Lady in the Garden' Pastel Painting
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $20,000

    Henri Manguin 'Lady in the Garden' Pastel Painting

    Est.
    $10,000 - $20,000