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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

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Antique American School Interior View Framed Original 19th Century Impressionist Oil Painting
Feb 23, 11:00 AM EST
Antique American School Interior View Framed Original 19th Century Impressionist Oil Painting
by Curated Gallery Auctions
Est: $300- $500
$1608 Bids
Alexandre Couder Interior Oil on Canvas, 1845
Feb 20, 11:00 AM EST
Alexandre Couder Interior Oil on Canvas, 1845
by Auctions at Showplace
Est: $800- $1,200
$3007 Bids
ALBERT GEUDENS (1869-1949) - "INTERIOR SCENE"
Feb 28, 10:00 AM CET
ALBERT GEUDENS (1869-1949) - "INTERIOR SCENE"
by Ostantix Auctions
Est: €120- €150
€1001 Bid
Antonio Sicurezza
Feb 25, 2:00 PM CET
Antonio Sicurezza
by Bolli & Romiti s.r.l
Est: €150- €180
€1501 Bid
Leo de Winter (Dutch,1917-1983) oil painting
Mar 23, 11:45 AM EDT
Leo de Winter (Dutch,1917-1983) oil painting
by Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Est: $425- $550
$101 Bid
Bernard de Hoog (1867-1943) Amsterdams kerkinterie…
Feb 25, 7:00 PM CET
Bernard de Hoog (1867-1943) Amsterdams kerkinterie…
by Veilinghuis Van Spengen
Est: €100- €200
€500 Bids
Albert Johan Neuhuys (1844-1914) Interieur met bov…
Feb 25, 7:00 PM CET
Albert Johan Neuhuys (1844-1914) Interieur met bov…
by Veilinghuis Van Spengen
Est: €200- €300
€2000 Bids
Carolus Johannes Thijsen (1867-1917) Brabants inte…
Feb 25, 7:00 PM CET
Carolus Johannes Thijsen (1867-1917) Brabants inte…
by Veilinghuis Van Spengen
Est: €200- €300
€1000 Bids
Joseph Johannes van Jole (1905-1961) Stalinterieur…
Feb 25, 7:00 PM CET
Joseph Johannes van Jole (1905-1961) Stalinterieur…
by Veilinghuis Van Spengen
Est: €100- €200
€700 Bids
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Early 20th C. Oil on Canvas of Decorated Room
Feb 22, 9:00 AM EST
Early 20th C. Oil on Canvas of Decorated Room
by Keystone Auctions LLC
Est: $40- $100
$250 Bids
TITONEL ANGELO (1938 - 2018) - CABINE
Feb 26, 3:00 PM CET
TITONEL ANGELO (1938 - 2018) - CABINE
by Capitolium Art
Est: €800- €1,200
€2000 Bids
H. HUNTINGTON (20th CENTURY) ORIGINAL OIL ON CANVAS FOLK ART PAINTING – 39 IN x 47 IN
Feb 25, 3:00 PM EST
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
Henricus Engelbertus Reijntjens (1817-1900) Interi…
Feb 25, 7:00 PM CET
Henricus Engelbertus Reijntjens (1817-1900) Interi…
by Veilinghuis Van Spengen
Est: €800- €1,200
€6000 Bids
Interieur van distilleerderij, ongesigneerd, oliev…
Feb 25, 7:00 PM CET
Interieur van distilleerderij, ongesigneerd, oliev…
by Veilinghuis Van Spengen
Est: €300- €500
€1500 Bids
Max Thedy, Bauernhaus-Interieur. Wohl 1910er / frühe 1920''s.
Mar 08, 10:00 AM CET
Max Thedy, Bauernhaus-Interieur. Wohl 1910er / frühe 1920''s.
by Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden OHG
Est: €2,500- €3,000
€2,2000 Bids
Anonym (20. Jahrhundert) Interieur, Öl auf Leinwand.
Feb 22, 11:00 AM CET
Anonym (20. Jahrhundert) Interieur, Öl auf Leinwand.
by Auktionshaus Karrenbauer
Est: €100- €300
€200 Bids
Evelyn Metzger (NY,Brazil,1911-2007) oil painting
Apr 06, 11:45 AM EDT
Evelyn Metzger (NY,Brazil,1911-2007) oil painting
by Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Est: $475- $625
$100 Bids
Weidner, Clotilde / Weidner, Clotilde
Feb 28, 2:00 PM CET
Weidner, Clotilde / Weidner, Clotilde
by Kunstauktionhaus Georg Rehm
Est: €0- €0
€800 Bids
Stobitzer, Anna / Stobitzer, Anna
Feb 28, 2:00 PM CET
Stobitzer, Anna / Stobitzer, Anna
by Kunstauktionhaus Georg Rehm
Est: €0- €0
€800 Bids
Late 19th century, Oil on canvas, A church interio…
Feb 24, 9:00 AM GMT
Late 19th century, Oil on canvas, A church interio…
by Claydon Auctioneers
Est: £40- £60
£400 Bids
Nicolae GRANT (1868-1950)
Mar 01, 2:00 PM CET
Nicolae GRANT (1868-1950)
by OXIO
Est: €1,000- €1,500
€1,0000 Bids

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