Portrait Painting "Oedipus and the Sphinx" Oil Painting on Wood Signed Dated 1950

Description

Portrait painting "Oedipus and the Sphinx" oil painting on wood, signed, dated 1950
This painting depicts the portrait of Oedipus, and we can see the paw of the Sphinx on his left shoulder. According to Greek mythology, Oedipus is the only one to solve the riddle of the Sphinx. The goal was to determine "which animal has only one voice, and which, starting as a quadruped, successively becomes a biped and a triped one." Man was Oedipus's correct answer.
This academic portrait respects the style of its 1950s period. The influence of Cubism is palpable. The facial contours are stylized, reduced to pure lines and controlled curves. Bright, contrasting colors, applied in flat tints, are used.
Framed 12x16
Unframed 8x12

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Patina

Origin:
France

Materials & Techniques:
Wood

PLACEHOLDER SHIPPING NOTES: Winning bidders will be contacted regarding shipping after the auction closes.

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Patina

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

16 x 12 x 1 in

Portrait Painting "Oedipus and the Sphinx" Oil Painting on Wood Signed Dated 1950

Lot 0607

Estimate $2,200-$3,420

Aug 7, 2026, 2:31 PM EDT

Starting Price

Secure

$1,100

1 bidder is watching this item

LiveAuctioneers Purchase Protection

Vetted auction houses

Secure, online bidding

Returns guaranteed for misrepresented listings

Dedicated support when you need it

The Fine Art Salon

Jul 29, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT

New York, NY, United States

19th Century French, One-of-a-Kind Terracotta Bust Sculpture, Signed/Stamped Nelson/Goldscheider: For your consideration. . . An exquisite one-of-a-kind French bust sculpture of a young woman, signed/stamped. This fabulous sculpture depicts a young maiden with her head turned, her flowing hair is

19th Century French, One-of-a-Kind Terracotta Bust Sculpture, Signed/Stamped Nelson/Goldscheider

$1,900

Signed 1940s Goldscheider "Bali Head" Porcelain Bust (12.5") - Maximalist Polychrome Sculpture for G: Handcrafted by renowned sculptor Helen Liedloff for Goldscheider-Everlast Corporation, this exotic Balinese dancer captures 1940s American fascination with Oriental artistry. The luminous polychrome

Signed 1940s Goldscheider "Bali Head" Porcelain Bust (12.5") - Maximalist Polychrome Sculpture for G

$700

Original Vintage Signed Folk Art Portrait Painting on Wood Panel: Original Vintage Signed Folk Art Portrait Painting on Wood Panel Charming half-length primitive portrait painting of a young girl on a wood panel. She is wearing a blue dress and holding a pink

Original Vintage Signed Folk Art Portrait Painting on Wood Panel

$550

Framed Antique British Oil on Board Female Portrait With Hat by Abel Hold Signed Early 19th Century: Framed Antique British Oil on Board Female Portrait with Hat by Abel Hold Signed Early 19th Century. Very Fine nearly 200 year old condition. Well cared for and from a smoke free environment. Classic

Framed Antique British Oil on Board Female Portrait With Hat by Abel Hold Signed Early 19th Century

$4,200

FEATURED

1890 Berthe Burgkan Signed Framed Antique Portrait Woman Oil on Canvas Painting: Stunning original French oil painting by renowned listed society painter Bertha Burgkan (1855- 1936). Framed 5" gold-leaf 48 w x 57 h Unframed 38 w x 47 h From Wikipedia... Burgkan was born in Paris

1890 Berthe Burgkan Signed Framed Antique Portrait Woman Oil on Canvas Painting

$5,500

Scent of Austin 02272025, Contemporary Photograph, Framed: Framed Acrylic Prints - Floating Framed 20 x 20" Acrylic Glass - Premium Clear 24 x 24" White Frame Standard -White Glazing (Acrylic Glass): Premium Clear Condition: Imperfections: No Imperfections

Scent of Austin 02272025, Contemporary Photograph, Framed

$420

Mid 20th Century Framed Marilyn Monroe Photography: A rare and visually captivating double-sided artwork featuring photographic prints of Marilyn Monroe. The front side presents four close-up portraits capturing her in a soft, dreamlike expression,

Mid 20th Century Framed Marilyn Monroe Photography

$300

Vintage Impressionist Oil Painting by Karin Schaefers: This signed vintage oil painting by European artist Karin Schaefers presents a serene and culturally rich scene of a seated woman in a flowing pink kimono, gently cradling a traditional Japanese

Vintage Impressionist Oil Painting by Karin Schaefers

$190

Steven Kemenyffy Portrait of a Woman Ceramic Art Sculpture Wall Plaque 1983: Beautiful Signed Steven Kemenyffy Portrait of a Woman Ceramic Art Sculpture Wall Plaque 1983 Condition: Alterations: Unknown Imperfections: Some Imperfections Condition Notes: In great condition with

Steven Kemenyffy Portrait of a Woman Ceramic Art Sculpture Wall Plaque 1983

$400

Hendrik Grise Original Ink Drawing Showgirl Women Men Figures: This is a stunning Original Pen and Ink Drawing on Paper by Listed California Artist, Hendrik Grise (1914-1982). Grise was a prolific artist who was part of many of the major art movements of the

Hendrik Grise Original Ink Drawing Showgirl Women Men Figures

$180

Portrait of a Noblewoman: 20th Century French School, Portrait of a Noblewoman, Mixed Media on Canvas, Signed Giada & Framed. Embossed Dress. Condition: Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered Imperfections: Some

Portrait of a Noblewoman

$300

1990s "Enchanted Moments" Serigraph by Itzchak Tarkay, Framed: Tarkay "Enchanted moments". Frame 22x 22". Art 10x10" Hand signed and numbered " HC 25/45 Itzchak Tarkay had perspective of colorful images of people and places captured in a timeless world. Tarkay's

1990s "Enchanted Moments" Serigraph by Itzchak Tarkay, Framed

$240

Mid-Century Modern Modernist Portrait of a Man, Oil on Plywood: We are selling this super cool Mid-Century portrait of a Man. This painting is well executed and clearly influenced by Amadeo Modigliani's modernist style. The painting is executed on a prepared

Mid-Century Modern Modernist Portrait of a Man, Oil on Plywood

$240

Portrait "Deep in Thought" Expressionist Oil Painting by Rosemary Rabut 18x24: Portrait "Deep in Thought" Expressionist Oil Painting by Rosemary Rabut 18x24 Measures 18 x 24 Oil on stretched canvas Signed and dated '97 on the front and back Artist: Rosemary Rabut Philadelphia Ar

Portrait "Deep in Thought" Expressionist Oil Painting by Rosemary Rabut 18x24

$200

Large Vintage Equestrian Oil on Canvas Horse Portrait Signed & Framed Painting: Large vintage equestrian horse portrait signed and framed portrait. Circa, 1920-1930s. Oil painting displayed in wood frame. Condition: Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered Imperfections: Some Im

Large Vintage Equestrian Oil on Canvas Horse Portrait Signed & Framed Painting

$460

1990s LeRoy Neiman "Self Portrait" Hand Signed Limited Edition Serigraph, Framed: Self Portrait by LeRoy Neiman depicts the artist himself at work in his studio. In this piece, Neiman is standing in front of an easel with a canvas resting on it. He is dressed in all white with

1990s LeRoy Neiman "Self Portrait" Hand Signed Limited Edition Serigraph, Framed

$900

18th Century French Provincial Watercolor: 18th Century French Provincial Watercolor. Depicting a Lady and Gentleman riding horses in the original gilt frame, circa 1790. Pencil and watercolor on toned paper. Sight Size: 8" H x 10" L This

18th Century French Provincial Watercolor

$650

Gloria by Alice Ford: Portrait of Gloria by Alice Ford Condition: Imperfections: No Imperfections Condition Notes: No imperfections Origin: United States Creator: Artist: Alice Ford Materials & Techniques: Oil Paint

Gloria by Alice Ford

$1,900

Blue, Yellow, and Salmon - Colorful Contemporary Figurative Fashion Oil Original Artwork by Darwin E: Born in 1982 in Manzanillo, Cuba, artist Darwin Estacio Martinez honed his artistic skills at the Professional Academy of Fine Arts "El Alba" in Holguin, and furthered his education at the

Blue, Yellow, and Salmon - Colorful Contemporary Figurative Fashion Oil Original Artwork by Darwin E

$2,000

Edward Ludlow Mooney Seated Realist Portrait of an Elderly Colonial Woman in a Black Dress and Bonne: This portrait depicts a seated colonial woman, painted in a realist style that can be compared to John Smibert. This painting has beautiful details such as the lace bonnet and jewelry that showcases

Edward Ludlow Mooney Seated Realist Portrait of an Elderly Colonial Woman in a Black Dress and Bonne

$1,600

Related Items

Pochintesta Oil Painting PORTRAIT OF A LADY SIGNED POCHINTESTA.: PochintestaOLD PAINTING OIL, PORTRAIT OF A LADY SIGNED POCHINTESTA.Old painting oil, portrait of a lady signed Pochintesta.Old lady portrait oil on wood with its original frame.It has an old inscripti

5 days LeftPochintesta Oil Painting PORTRAIT OF A LADY SIGNED POCHINTESTA.

$800

ROGER BARR - PORTRAIT YOUNG WOMAN - OIL PAINTING - FRAMED: ROGER BARR - PORTRAIT YOUNG WOMAN - OIL PAINTING - FRAMED This original portrait was done by artist Roger Barr. It is oil on board and signed in the lower left and dated 1951. The painting measures 7"

Aug 23, 2026ROGER BARR - PORTRAIT YOUNG WOMAN - OIL PAINTING - FRAMED

$630

Mid-Century Still Life Oil Painting Signed JHB 1950 in Rustic Frame: Mid-Century Still Life Oil Painting Signed JHB 1950 in Rustic Frame This authentic Mid-Century oil painting, signed and dated "1950" by the artist JHB, features a classic still life composition with a

6 days LeftMid-Century Still Life Oil Painting Signed JHB 1950 in Rustic Frame

$100

19th Century Painting - Portrait of a Young Woman oil painting on canvas: 19th Century Painting-Portrait of a Young woman oil painting on canvas Artist: Signed with monogram and dated in the lower right corner. Measurements: 35 x 26 cm.Provenance: Private collection Art Art

5 days Left19th Century Painting - Portrait of a Young Woman oil painting on canvas

$4,300

Daniel W. Freeman "Journey to JFK" Oil, 1975: Daniel W. Freeman (American, XX), "Journey to JFK: Me on the Passenger Side as Usual (Third Person Self-Portrait)", Oil on Canvas, 1975, signed, dated, titled, and unfinished figural oil painting vers

Sep 10, 2026Daniel W. Freeman "Journey to JFK" Oil, 1975

$100

Portrait "Deep in Thought" Expressionist Oil Painting by Rosemary Rabut 18x24: Portrait "Deep in Thought" Expressionist Oil Painting by Rosemary Rabut 18x24 Measures 18 x 24 Oil on stretched canvas Signed and dated '97 on the front and back Artist: Rosemary Rabut Philadelphia Ar

Portrait "Deep in Thought" Expressionist Oil Painting by Rosemary Rabut 18x24

$200

Original Vintage Signed Folk Art Portrait Painting on Wood Panel: Original Vintage Signed Folk Art Portrait Painting on Wood Panel Charming half-length primitive portrait painting of a young girl on a wood panel. She is wearing a blue dress and holding a pink

Original Vintage Signed Folk Art Portrait Painting on Wood Panel

$550

Aug 11, 2026Original Oil Portrait Painting Signed by B Terry in Rustic Wood Frame

$100

ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING SIGNED AND DATED 1947: ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING SIGNED AND DATED 1947 Original Oil Painting Signed 1947 7" x 5 1/2 "

Aug 23, 2026ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING SIGNED AND DATED 1947

$210

1963 Portrait Oil Painting on Canvas, Signed Gitti: 1963 Portrait Oil Painting on Canvas, Signed Gittins, 25in by 21in

Aug 10, 20261963 Portrait Oil Painting on Canvas, Signed Gitti

$20

Japanese Impressionist Seascape Painting: Large signed vintage Japanese oil on canvas painting dated 1986, impressionist coastal seascape with sailboats, beach figures. Set in burl wood frame.

Aug 19, 2026Japanese Impressionist Seascape Painting

$200

Napoleon Brousseau "Mais Fantome Sans Cible", 1984: Napoleon Brousseau (Canadian, b. 1950), "Mais Fantome Sans Cible" [Corn Ghost Without Target], Oil on Canvas, 1984, signed and dated lower right, signed, titled, and dated verso, wood frame. Image: 56

Aug 13, 2026Napoleon Brousseau "Mais Fantome Sans Cible", 1984

$100

Related Searches

Acrylic Paintings Art Painting artwork E I Couse Paintings Expressionist Paintings Kind of Paintings Kunstler Paintings Nature Paintings Old Art Paintings Old Paintings Price Results Auctions in New York

TOP