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Interior Paintings

It might seem redundant to show an interior painting in a domestic interior. But historically, interior paintings have increased in popularity during times of prosperity. They underline the sense of domestic space and home. For example, during the Dutch Golden Age of the 1600s, lots of still life or genre scenes were sold.

In the 19th century, women artists in France and England often specialized in interior scenes. The prevailing codes placed severe restrictions on women, and it was inappropriate for them to go anywhere without a chaperone. Mary Cassat, a French Impressionist, painted interior scenes of motherhood and domestic life.

Artists through each art historic period have painted interiors. You can find Cubist interiors, Pointillist interiors, and Pop interiors. Contemporary artists today sometimes paint interiors in historic styles, or in a style of their own.


Quick Facts

  • On Thursday, May 14, 2015, Christie’s New York sold "Le corsage rouge,"1922, a painting in oil on canvas by Cubist Fernand Léger, for $16.9 million
  • In the same sale, Dans la veranda, 1884, by impressionist Berthe Morisot, sold for $2.5 million
  • The previous evening, Christie's New York sold Pop artist Roy Lichtenstein’s "Collage for Interior: Perfect Pitcher," 1994, for $4.4 million

Recommended Items at Auction

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Unidentified Artist (19th century), INTERIOR VIEW OF A CATHEDRAL, 1852
Jul 17, 2:00 PM EDT
Unidentified Artist (19th century), INTERIOR VIEW OF A CATHEDRAL, 1852
by Waddington's
Est: $100- $150
$803 Bids
Janos Czene Apatfalvi (Hungary,1904-1984) oil painting
Jul 20, 11:45 AM EDT
Janos Czene Apatfalvi (Hungary,1904-1984) oil painting
by Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Est: $450- $575
$101 Bid
S. Lee Interior Scene Oil on Panel
Jul 10, 11:00 AM EDT
S. Lee Interior Scene Oil on Panel
by Auctions at Showplace
Est: $600- $800
$1001 Bid
Gideon Bok "Transit Blue" Painting 2003
Jul 16, 10:00 AM CDT
Gideon Bok "Transit Blue" Painting 2003
by Revere Auctions
Est: $400- $800
$4001 Bid
JOHN WENTWORTH RUSSELL (CANADIAN, 1879-1959), HALL INTERIOR - VERSAILLES
Jul 10, 2:00 PM EDT
JOHN WENTWORTH RUSSELL (CANADIAN, 1879-1959), HALL INTERIOR - VERSAILLES
by Waddington's
Est: $1,500- $2,000
$1,0001 Bid
Rene Xavier Francois Prinet (1861-1946): Interieur Louis XVI
Jul 09, 10:00 AM EDT
Rene Xavier Francois Prinet (1861-1946): Interieur Louis XVI
by STAIR
Est: $500- $700
$1501 Bid
Santi CORSI 1871 - 1900
Jul 09, 5:00 PM CEST
Santi CORSI 1871 - 1900
by Aguttes
Est: €3,000- €4,000
€3,0001 Bid
Gloria Paul (US,mid 20C) oil painting
Jul 13, 11:45 AM EDT
Gloria Paul (US,mid 20C) oil painting
by Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Est: $360- $450
$100 Bids
J H Iskender (Europe,mid 20C) oil painting
Aug 31, 11:45 AM EDT
J H Iskender (Europe,mid 20C) oil painting
by Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Est: $475- $625
$3200 Bids
H Veldman (Europe,20C) oil painting
Aug 03, 11:45 AM EDT
H Veldman (Europe,20C) oil painting
by Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Est: $400- $525
$100 Bids
Janos Czene Apatfalvi (Hungary,1904-1984) oil painting
Jul 20, 11:45 AM EDT
Janos Czene Apatfalvi (Hungary,1904-1984) oil painting
by Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Est: $425- $550
$100 Bids
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Anna Piotrowiak, Chill Out, 2025
Jul 12, 7:30 PM CEST
Anna Piotrowiak, Chill Out, 2025
by Art in House
Est: 2,500 zł- 4,000 zł
1,000 zł0 Bids
Alfred SCHMIDT (1867 Dresden-1956 Gräfelfing), 'Interieur' / 'Interior', nach 1900
Jul 11, 9:00 AM CEST
Alfred SCHMIDT (1867 Dresden-1956 Gräfelfing), 'Interieur' / 'Interior', nach 1900
by Auktionshaus Schwab
Est: €150- €300
€1500 Bids
MARTÍ BOFARULL. SANTA MARIA DEL MAR.
Jul 08, 5:00 PM CEST
MARTÍ BOFARULL. SANTA MARIA DEL MAR.
by Aletheia Subastas
Est: €1,200- €1,500
€9000 Bids
RAMON MOSCARDÓ. L'ESTUDI. CARRER HOSPITAL.
Jul 08, 5:00 PM CEST
RAMON MOSCARDÓ. L'ESTUDI. CARRER HOSPITAL.
by Aletheia Subastas
Est: €250- €350
€1500 Bids
Clotilde Weidner, Ölgemälde, "Interieurszene", um 1900 / Weidner, Clotilde
Jul 11, 2:00 PM CEST
Clotilde Weidner, Ölgemälde, "Interieurszene", um 1900 / Weidner, Clotilde
by Kunstauktionhaus Georg Rehm
Est: €0- €0
€400 Bids
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PALY, EMERGENCY EXIT , OIL ON CANVAS
Jul 16, 9:00 AM EDT
PALY, EMERGENCY EXIT , OIL ON CANVAS
by RoGallery
Est: $1,700- $2,500
$9000 Bids
H.S.W. "Prior's Gate" Watercolor
Jul 24, 11:00 AM EDT
H.S.W. "Prior's Gate" Watercolor
by Auctions at Showplace
Est: $300- $500
$1000 Bids
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Zina Roitman, Original Watercolor Painting, Hand Signed with Letter of Authenticity. (Disclaimer)
Jul 10, 10:00 AM PDT
Zina Roitman, Original Watercolor Painting, Hand Signed with Letter of Authenticity. (Disclaimer)
by Robinhood Auctions
Est: $456- $570
$1900 Bids
Liliane Klapisch
Jul 13, 7:00 PM EEST
Liliane Klapisch
by Tiroche Auction House
Est: $300- $500
$2000 Bids
H. HUNTINGTON (20th CENTURY) ORIGINAL OIL ON CANVAS FOLK ART PAINTING – 39 IN x 47 IN
Jul 08, 1:00 PM EDT
H. HUNTINGTON (20th CENTURY) ORIGINAL OIL ON CANVAS FOLK ART PAINTING – 39 IN x 47 IN
by The Rug Life Auctions
Est: $1,000- $1,500
$1500 Bids

Sellers Who Sell Interior Paintings


Robinhood Auctions

Robinhood Auctions

Aletheia Subastas

Aletheia Subastas

Broward Auction Gallery LLC

Broward Auction Gallery LLC

Auctions at Showplace

Auctions at Showplace