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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Portrait Philip V King Rigaud Paint Oil on canvas 17/18th Century Old master Art
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Hyacinthe Rigaud (Perpignan 1659 - Paris 1743) Circle
Portrait of Philip V, King of Spain (Versailles 1683 - Madrid 1746)
Oil on canvas
72 x 59 cm - framed 87 x 74 cm.
The painting...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Oil
Presumed portrait of Princess de Conti, Marie-Anne de Bourbon
Located in BELEYMAS, FR
Nicolas de LARGILLIERRE
(Paris 1656 – 1746)
Portrait of a woman, presumed to be Marie-Anne de Bourbon, Princess of Conti (1666-1739)
Oil on oval canvas
H. 80 cm; L. 61 cm (107 x 91 c...
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French School 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
Portrait Of Eleanor Of Toledo, Duchess of Florence (1522-1562)
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait Of Eleanor Of Toledo, Duchess of Florence (1522-1562), 16th Century
after AGNOLO BRONZINO (1503-1572)
16th century Italian Old Master court portrait of Eleanor Of Toledo,...
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18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Panel, Oil
Judith and Holoferne
Located in BELEYMAS, FR
Jacques STELLA
(Lyon, 1596 – Paris, 1657)
Judith and Holofernes
Oil on slate
H. 23.5 cm; L. 24 cm
Son of François Stellaert, a painter of Flemish origin who settled in Rome in 1576, then in Lyon, Jacques Stella was born in this city in 1596. Around 1619, he left for Florence where he worked for Cosimo II de Medici. He probably already met Nicolas Poussin and Jacques Callot there. Stella left Florence for Rome in 1622 or 1623, where he befriended Poussin, who arrived in 1624. Stella became famous in the world of Italian amateurs for his small paintings painted on precious supports: marble, agate, lapis, slate, as well as by his engravings and drawings. In 1634, having received offers from the King of Spain, he left Rome in the suite of Marshal de Créqui, French ambassador. He passed through Venice, stopped in Lyon in 1635, then in Paris. Retained by Richelieu who took him into his service, he settled in the capital of the kingdom. Covered with favors, he benefited from accommodation in the Louvre and a considerable pension. He later received the Collar of the Order of Saint-Michel, a rare honor for an artist...
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French School 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Slate
Portrait Of Prince William Duke of Gloucester (1689-1700), 17th Century
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait Of Prince William Duke of Gloucester (1689-1700), 17th Century
studio of Sir Godfrey KNELLER (1646-1723)
Large 17th Century English portrait of Prince William, Duke of Gl...
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18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Oil, Canvas
Large 17th Century Dutch Old Master Oil Painting on Wood Panel Biblical Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Biblical Figures, Large Gathering around Christ?
Dutch Old Master, early 17th century
oil painting on wood panel, stuck on velvet backing board
velvet board: 27 x 29 inches
board: 25.5 x 26 inches
provenance: private collection, France
condition: good and sound condition, obvious old panel...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Wood Panel, Oil
Portrait of Robert Monypenny with Racket - British 18th century art oil painting
By Thomas Beach
Located in London, GB
This lovely British 18th century Old Master oil painting is attributed to the manner of Thomas Beach. The sitter is Robert Monypenny (1771-1834) aged seven. He is the youngest son of...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Oil
Portrait of a Young Boy - British art 1780 Old Master male portrait oil painting
By Joseph Wright of Derby
Located in London, GB
This lovely Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to the circle of Joseph Wright of Derby. Painted circa 1780 the painting is of a boy in a tunic and wide collar. A really c...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Oil
19th century English portrait painting of a white poodle dog sitting upright
Located in Bath, Somerset
A white poodle, sitting upright on its hind legs.
Oil on canvas in a giltwood frame, bearing a plaque 'Henry Bernard Chalon 1770-1849'.
Canvas size: 33 x 26cm
In frame: 45 x 37cm
Provenance:
Phillips sale, London, 24 November 1998, lot 140.
David Messum, London
One of the more important painters of his time, Chalon was the son of Jan Chalon, a Dutch musician and engraver from Amsterdam (1749-95), and 'Jackey' Barnard, the daughter of Sir John Barnard, a financier, London merchant, Lord Mayor and M.P. (1722-61). Chalon studied at the Royal Academy schools and married a sister of the artist James Ward. Their daughter Maria A. Chalon became a miniaturist. Chalon became estranged from his wife and James Ward tried, unsuccessfuly, to damage his career.
Chalon had considerable success as a painter and in 1795 was appointed animal painter to the Duchess of York...
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English School 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
The Penitent Mary Magdalene - Old Master religious art portrait oil painting
By Guido Reni
Located in London, GB
This is a superb Italian Old Master portrait oil painting attributed to circle of Guido Reni. It is a half length portrait of the penitent Mary Magdalene...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Oil
The Infant St John the Baptist with Lamb - Italian Old Master art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This beautiful 18th century Italian Old Master oil painting is something rather special. Painted circa 1750 the subject matter is Saint John the Baptist as a very young child. He is ...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Oil
Large 18th Century French Old Master Oil Painting The Penitent Magdalene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Penitent Magdalene
French School, 18th century
oil painting on canvas, framed
canvas: 30.5 x 25 inches
framed: 39 x 33 inches
condition: exc...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Oil, Canvas
Portrait of a Cleric - British 18th century art Old Master oil painting
Located in London, GB
This fantastic portrait oil painting is attributed to British Old Master Joseph Highmore and was painted in 1770. The half length standing portrait is of a Cleric, dressed in his wig...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Oil
Portrait of a Lady with a Blue Bow - British 18thC art Old Master oil painting
Located in London, GB
This superb British 18th century Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to Matthew William Peters. Painted circa 1780 it is a fine half length portrait of a woman gazing to her left. She has a lovely blue bow and sash on her dress. The sympathetic detail in her face is sublime. A really wonderful 18th century Old Master portrait. Matthew William Peters was known for his late 18th century portraits which had both the influence of Sir Joshua Reynolds and Thomas Gainsborough.
Provenance. Lincolnshire estate.
Condition. Oil on canvas 30 inches by 25 inches unframed and in good condition. Has has restoration.
Frame. Housed in an ornate gilt carved swept period frame, 40 inches by 35 inches framed and in good condition.
Matthew William Peters (1742-1814) was an English portrait and genre painter who later became an Anglican clergyman and chaplain to George IV. He became known as "William" when he started signing his works as "W. Peters". Peters was born in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, the son of Matthew Peters (born at Belfast, 1711), a civil engineer and member of the Royal Dublin Society; by Elizabeth, the eldest daughter of George Younge of Dublin. The family moved from England to Dublin when Peters was young. Peters received his artistic training from Robert West in Dublin; in 1756 and 1758 he received prizes from the first School of Design in Dublin. In 1759, he was sent by the Dublin Society to London to become a student of Thomas Hudson and won a premium from the Society of Arts. The group also paid for him to travel to Italy to study art from 1761 to 1765. On 23 September 1762 he was elected to the Accademia del Disegno in Florence. Peters returned to England in 1765 and exhibited works at the Society of Artists from 1766 to 1769. Beginning in 1769, Peters exhibited works at the Royal Academy. In 1771 he was elected an associate and in 1777 an academician. He returned to Italy in 1771 and stayed until 1775. He also probably traveled to Paris in 1783–84, where he met Léopold Boilly, Antoine Vestier, and was influenced by the work of Jean-Baptiste Greuze. On 27 February 1769, Peters became a freemason, and he was made the grand portrait painter of the Freemasons and the first provincial grand master of Lincolnshire in 1792. In 1785, he exhibited portraits of the Duke of Manchester and Lord Petre as Grand Master at the Royal Academy exhibition. According to Robin Simon's article in the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, no British contemporary had such an Italian manner of painting as Peters, reflecting the old masters he copied. Many of Peters' works were erotic and although these works did not damage his career, according to Simon, Peters later regretted these when he became an ordained clergyman in 1781. He served as the Royal Academy's chaplain from 1784 to 1788, at which time he resigned to become chaplain to the Prince of Wales. In 1784, Peters was awarded the living of Scalford, Leicestershire by Charles Manners, 4th Duke of Rutland. In 1788, the Dowager Duchess gave him the living at Knipton, at which time he also obtained that at Woolsthorpe. These livings were near to Belvoir Castle...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Oil
Madonna and Child- Italian Old Master religious art portrait oil painting
Located in London, GB
This superb Italian Old Master religious portrait oil painting is attributed to circle of Bartolomeo Schedoni. Painted circa 1700 it is a half l...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Oil
Portrait of a Young Boy Thomas Wagstaff - Scottish art 18th century oil painting
Located in London, GB
This superb late 18th century portrait oil painting is attributed to noted Scottish artist Alexander Nasmyth. Painted circa 1790 the sitter is of the Wagstaff family, either Thomas o...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Oil
Portrait of a Gentleman in Green Coat -British 18thC art Old Master oil painting
By Francis Cotes
Located in London, GB
This lovely 18th century Old Master portrait oil painting is by noted British artist Francis Cotes. It was painted circa 1760 when Cotes was preferring oil as a medium and comparison...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Oil
Portrait Of William Beekman Of New York, 18th Century American School
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait Of William Beekman Of New York, 18th Century
American School
Large 18th Century American School portrait of a William Beekman of New York, oil on canvas. Excellent qualit...
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18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Oil, Canvas
Portrait of Monsieur Aubert, a ceremonial portrait by Nicolas de Largillière
Located in PARIS, FR
Provenance :
Arnold S. Kirkeby (1901-1962)
Donated by Arnold S. Kirkeby to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in 1955, where it remained until its sale at Sotheby's, New York on Ja...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of a Girl with Basket of Flowers -British 18thC Old Master oil painting
Located in London, GB
This charming 18th century Old Master cartouche portrait oil painting is attributed to the circle of Philip Mercier. Painted circa 1740 the composition is a three quarter length portrait of a young girl holding a wicker basket of flowers. She is clothed in a white dress and beautiful blue silk shawl and is situated in a landscape. A very lovely British Old Master portrait oil painting.
Provenance. Christies.
Condition. Oil on canvas, 30 inches by 25 inches and in good condition.
Frame. Housed in an ornate gilt carved 18th century frame, 38 inches by 33 inches and in good condition.
Philippe Mercier (also known as Philip Mercier; 1689-1760) was a French painter and etcher, who lived principally and was active in England. He was born in Berlin of French extraction, the son of a Huguenot tapestry-worker. He studied painting at the Akademie der Wissenschaften of Berlin and later under Antoine Pesne, who had arrived in Berlin in 1710. Later, he travelled in Italy and France before arriving in London—"recommended by the Court at Hannover"—probably in 1716. He married in London in 1719 and lived in Leicester Fields. He was appointed principal painter and librarian to the Prince and Princess of Wales at their independent establishment in Leicester Fields, and while he was in favour he painted various portraits of...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Oil
18th century portrait painting of a clergyman Pieter Van Bleeck (follower)
Located in York, GB
18th century portrait painting of a clergyman Pieter Van Bleeck (follower)
A fine late 18th century/early 19th century portrait oil on canvas three quarter length study of a clergyman
The artist has managed to capture the gentle demeanour of the sitter.
housed in a gilt frame by a follower of Pieter Van Bleeck
the size being 58 x 69 cm approx whilst overall the picture is 76 x 90 cm
In very good condition having been cleaned and relined at some point.
Pieter Van Bleeck
Petrus Johannes (Pieter) van Bleeck (baptized 25 June 1697 in The Hague – 20 July 1764 in London) was an 18th century Dutch portrait painter and mezzotint engraver active in London, where he moved in 1723.
Van Bleeck is especially known for theatrical subjects such as Owen Swiny, Kitty Clive...
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18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Oil
Portrait of a Lady in Blue Silk Dress & Crimson Mantle c.1695; by Thomas Murray
Located in London, GB
The sitter is elegantly attired in a blue silk dress over a white frilled chemise and a striking crimson mantle. The artist, Thomas Murray, can be described as one of the most successful and talented during the last part of the seventeenth century. It is not surprising that Murray painted the portraits of King William III, Queen Mary, Queen Ann as well as several other high-ranking individuals. The influence of Sir Godfrey Kneller is evident and even expected considering the importance of Kneller, and even though the formula employed for head and shoulders portraits of woman during the period is similar, Murray’s work is distinguishable by a refined and elegant manner, a smooth overall feel, and often, distinctive eyes. Murray is known to have employed not only the same pattern as our portrait but the three distinctive colours (blue, white, red) many times.
Thomas Murray was born in Scotland but moved to London to study with a member of the De Critz family. Later he was a pupil of the English portraitist John Riley (1646-1691), who was court painter to King William III and Queen Mary, and was practising as a painter on his own in the 1680s. In 1691 he took over Riley’s studio when that artist died in 1691 and he established a very successful practice.
The Rev, James Dalloway accounted that Murray “was remarkable for his personal beauty and for the elegance of his manner” and he was also noted to have been hard working, courteous and popular with his customers. His portraiture retains an individual style and easily recognised but his earlier work is similar to John Closterman, who was a fellow pupil, and many consider this period to be his finest.
Murray invested wisely in property and when he died in 1735, he left around £40,000. He had no children and he bequeathed his money to a nephew with instructions that his monument, with a bust, should be erected in Westminster Abbey, provided that it did not cost too much – but his nephew decided that it was indeed “too expensive” and the plan did not proceed. He is buried in St. Paul's, Covent Garden.
Murray’s work is represented in many British country houses and private collections, the National Portrait Gallery London, Royal Society and Middle Temple in London, and in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.
A good example of 17th century British portraiture...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
English 17th century portrait of John Ludford Esquire
By Mary Beale
Located in Bath, Somerset
Portrait of John Ludford (1653-1681), wearing a lace jabot and brown and gold trimmed cloak in a feigned stone oval cartouche. Inscribed 'John Ludford, Esq, nat. 14th March 1653, Ob,...
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Baroque 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
Portrait Louise de Kéroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth, 17th Century
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait Louise de Kéroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth, 17th Century
Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680)
Large 17th Century portrait of Louis de Keroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth oil on canvas...
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18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Oil, Canvas
Portrait Of The Russell Sisters, 17th Century Studio of Michael DAHL (1659-1745)
By Michael Dahl
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait Of The Russell Sisters, 17th Century
Studio of Michael DAHL (1659-1743)
Large circa 1700 English portrait of The Russell Sisters, oil on canvas fro the studio of Michael ...
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18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Oil, Canvas
Madonna Child Maria Sassoferrato Paint Oil on canvas 17th Century Old master Art
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Giovan Battista Salvi known as 'il Sassoferrato' (1609 - 1685) circle/ workshop
Madonna with sleeping child
Oil on canvas
84 x 66 cm - Framed (19th century) 112 x 95 cm
The paintin...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Oil
Young girl in pink toilet
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
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18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Oil
Portrait of Anna de Hooghe - Flemish art Old Master portrait oil painting
By Jacob Ferdinand Voet 1
Located in London, GB
This strong Flemish Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to Ferdinand Voet. The sitter is Anna De Hooghe, the fourth wife of artist Ludolf Bakhuizen (1631-1708), a German-born Dutch painter, draughtsman, calligrapher and printmaker. He was the leading Dutch painter of maritime subjects after Willem van de Velde the Elder and Younger left for England in 1672. He also painted portraits of his family and circle of friends. Painted circa 1660 Anna is standing profile but turned to the viewer/artist with her hand to her heart. She is set in a landscape at twilight. A really lovely painting and superb example of Dutch art. It is recorded in the RKD archives with N Maes signature LL - since removed through restoration.
Provenance. The estate of George Way.
Archive RKD
Condition. Oil on canvas, 38 inches by 34 inches unframed and in good condition.
Frame. Housed in a fine period carved frame, 46 inches by 42 inches framed and in good condition.
Jacob Ferdinand Voet or Jakob Ferdinand Voet (1639-1689) was a Flemish portrait...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Oil
Felice Boscarati (Venice) - 18th century figure painting - Paesan portrait Italy
Located in Varmo, IT
Felice Boscarati (Verona 1721 - Venice 1807) - The noble weaver.
71 x 52 cm without frame, 80 x 62 cm with frame.
Antique oil painting on canvas, in a carved wooden frame.
Conditi...
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Rococo 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
Portrait of a Lady with Crimson Wrap & Fur c.1675 Fine Dutch Old Master Painting
Located in London, GB
This exquisite portrait, presented by Titan Fine Art, was painted in the era of London’s Great Fire - a young woman has been depicted wearing the most luxurious attire and a fortune ...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
Portrait of Frances Howard Duchess of Richmond - Flemish Old Master oil painting
By Anthony van Dyck
Located in London, GB
This stunning Flemish Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to circle of Anthony Van Dyck. Painted circa 1630, the sitter is Frances Stewart née Howard (1578 -1639) Duchess ...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Oil
After Gainsborough - 18th Century Oil, Young Hobbinol and Ganderetta
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine study after Thomas Gainsborough's original painting of two peasant children Hobbinol and Ganderetta. The original was one of Gainsborough's last exhibited pieces in his lifeti...
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18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Oil
Portrait of Mrs James Hoste - British 18th century art portrait oil painting
Located in London, GB
This superb large three quarter length British Old Master portrait in a landscape oil painting is attributed to circle of John Vanderbank the Younger. Painted circa 1738 the sitter is Mrs James Hoste of South Wootton and Sandringham, nee Hammond. She was the daughter of Anthony Hamond and Susan Walpole, daughter of Robert Walpole, and was sister to Robert, 1st Earl of Oxford. She married Major James Hoste of Sandringham, Norfolk, and they had two daughters. The sheen of her blue satin dress against her gold cloak is stunning. A really lovely 18th century portrait with excellent provenance.
Inscribed with sitter details lower left.
Provenance. By descent within the family of the sitter at West Acre High House, Norfolk;
Cheffins, Cambridge, 'West Acre High House' sale, 24 November 2010, Lot 519; Wood Hall, Arkesden, Essex.
Literature: 'Portraits in Norfolk Houses', Prince Duleep Singh, 1927, No. 36.
Sitter's details on two labels verso.
Condition. Oil on canvas, image size is 50 inches by 40 inches and in good condition.
Frame. Housed in an ornate gilt frame, 58 inches by 48 inches framed and in good condition.
John Vanderbank (1694-1739) was an English portraitist and book illustrator, who enjoyed a high reputation for a short while during the reign of King George...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Oil
Portrait of a gentleman in red military uniform
By David Morier
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
David Morier (1705-1770)
Portrait of a gentleman in red military uniform
Oil on canvas
Canvas Size - 32 x 24 in
Framed Size - 39 1/2 x 31 in
Provenance: Sale, Christie's London, 21s...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Oil
Portrait Cardinal Barberini Alberti Paint Oil on canvas 17th Century Old master
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Antonio Alberti (1603 - 1649)
Portrait of Cardinal Antonio Marcello Barberini (Florence 1569 – Rome 1646)
Inscription on the bottom: F.M D.D ANTONIUS BARBERINUS ROM. O. CAP. S.R.E. ...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Oil
Portrait of Lady in Mob Cap - British Old Master 18th century art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This charming British Old Master Regency pastel portrait is attributed to John Russell RA. Painted circa 1790 the composition is a blonde woman in pretty mob cap with a blue ribbon. A really lovely image.
Provenance. Oxford estate.
Condition. Oil pastel on paper, 23 inches by 19 inches unframed and in good condition but has line in paper in middle.
Frame. Housed in a fine frame, 30 inches by 26 inches framed and in good condition.
John Russell RA (1745-1806) was an English painter renowned for his portrait work in oils and pastels, and as a writer and teacher of painting techniques. Russell was born in Guildford, Surrey, the son of John Russell Snr., book and print seller and five times mayor of the town; his father was something of an artist, and drew and published two views of Guildford. Russell was educated at the Royal Grammar School, Guildford, and soon showed a strong inclination for art. He trained under Francis Cotes RA (of Cavendish Square, London), one of the pioneers of English pastel painting, and, like Cotes, was an admirer of the pastel drawings of Rosalba Carriera whose methods influenced his technique of "sweetening". At the age of 19 he converted to Methodism, which was the cause of tension with his family and with his teacher; he made no secret of his strong evangelical leanings and would attempt to preach and convert at every opportunity. Russell set up his own studio, in London, in 1767. He made the acquaintance of the notorious Dr. William Dodd, whose portrait he painted in 1768. He was introduced to Selina, Countess of Huntingdon, who unsuccessfully attempted to persuade him to give up painting and attend her Methodist ministers' training college at Trevecca in Wales. On 5 February 1770, he married Hannah Faden, daughter of a Charing Cross print and map seller...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Oil
Antonio Cifrondi (Milanese Master) - 17th century figure painting - Farmer Mouse
Located in Varmo, IT
Antonio Cifrondi (Clusone 1656 - Brescia 1730) - Farmer with mouse.
87 x 69 cm without frame, 109.5 x 92.5 cm with frame.
Antique oil painting on canvas, in a carved wooden frame.
...
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Baroque 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
Portrait of Elizabeth Banks - British 18th Century art Old Master oil painting
Located in London, GB
This Beautiful British 18th century British Old Master portrait oil painting is by noted artist Joseph Highmore. Painted circa 1740 it is a half length portrait of a young woman, Eli...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Oil
Italian Greyhound and Friends - Italian 17thC Old Master dog art oil painting
By Francesco Fieravino
Located in London, GB
This stunning Old Master 17th century oil portrait painting is attributed to Francesco Fieravino, an artist famous in his day for still lifes and carpets. This painting which dates t...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
Large 18th Century European Oil Painting Portrait of Noble Lady Lace Collars
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Noble Lady
European School, 18th century
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 37.5 inches
canvas: 30 x 24.5 inches
provenance: private collection, France
condition: very good ...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
An English 18th century portrait of James Stanley, standing in a landscape
Located in Bath, Somerset
Portrait of James Stanley (1750 - 1810), circa 1775-1778, full-length, wearing a red coat and breeches and a gold embroidered waistcoat, hold...
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English School 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Oil, Canvas, ABS
École française vers 1700 portrait présumé du duc d'Anjou Philippe-Louis de Fran
Located in ROUEN, FR
Ecole française du XVIIIe siècle Portrait présumé du duc d'Anjou Philippe-Louis de France en cuirasse. Philippe-Louis de France, duc d'Anjou, né le 30 août 1730 à Versailles et mort ...
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French School 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Oil
Joseph interpreting Dreams - Italian Old Master 17thC religious art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This lovely 17th century Old Master religious oil painting is from the Italian School. The subject is Joseph in prison interpreting the dreams of Pharoah's Baker and Butler. The bars...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Oil
Ecole Française Du XVIIIème Siècle - Portrait De Gentilhomme, Huile Sur Toile
Located in ROUEN, FR
Ecole Française du XVIIIème siècle - Très beau Portrait de gentilhomme, huile sur toile, H.81 L.65
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French School 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Oil
Portrait of Mrs Harborough - British 18th century art portrait lady oil painting
Located in London, GB
This lovely 18th century Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to the circle of noted portrait artist Enoch Seeman. Seeman came from Poland to England as a youngster with hi...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Oil
Fine Georgian Oil Painting British Portrait of 18th Century Gentleman
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Gentleman
English School, late 18th century
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 29 x 23.5 inches
canvas: 26 x 19.5 inches
provenance: private collection, England
condition: ...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
Portrait of a Judge, 17th Century English Oil Portrait Painting
Located in London, GB
Oil on canvas, on board
Image size: 30 1/4 x 27 inches (76.75 x 68.5 cm)
Contemporary style handmade frame
This is a attention-holding portrait of a 17th century English judge...
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English School 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Oil, Board
Portrait of a Lady . Louis Ferdinand Elle the Younger. ( Paris, 1612-1689), attrib
By Louis Elle (Ferdinand)
Located in Firenze, IT
Portrait of a lady .
Louis Ferdinand Elle the Younger. ( Paris, 1612-1689), attributed.
Circa 1680.
Oil on canvas, resting on cardboard.
In 19th-century giltwood frame.
A female...
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French School 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
18th Century Oil - Head Study of a Lady
Located in Corsham, GB
An elegant study of a young lady, possibly a fragment taken from a larger composition. Well presented in an oval mount and gilt effect frame. Unsigned. On canvas.
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18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
18th Century portrait oil painting of a gentleman
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Follower of Enoch Seeman the Younger
German, (1694-1744)
Portrait of Gilbert Sympkin
Oil on canvas
Image size: 29.25 inches x 24.5 inches
Size including frame: 38 inches x 33.25 inches
A fine three quarter length portrait of a gentleman traditionally identified as Gilbert Simpkin (Sympkin), follower of Enoch Seeman the younger, C1720. The portrait is set in a feigned sculptured oval cartouche, a device used to give a sense of depth. The sitter is depicted wearing a fashionable blue jacket and matching waistcoat with a white chemise and lace jabot. He wears a powdered wig in the fashionable style of the day and is posed holding his hat under his left arm with the fingers of his right hand stretched out. At court, long fingers signified wealth, culture and intelligence. The painting has clearly been executed by an artist of great ability who has been influenced by Enoch Seeman the younger.
Gilbert Simpkin (Sympkin) was born in London on 24 August 1683, the son of John Simpkin and Susannah Butler. His grandfather was also called Gilbert Simpkin. He entered Oxford University in 1700 where he studied at St John’s College. In 1702, he became a student of Middle Temple, which at the time was one of the world’s most important centres of legal education. He later settled in Plymouth and then Bristol. He died in Bristol on 15 May, 1744 and was buried at Bristol Cathedral. He remained unmarried and the portrait may well have been commissioned to commemorate when he was first Called to the Bar or perhaps had established his own practice.
Enoch Seeman or Seemann the younger was born in Danzig, Germany now Gdansk, Poland in 1694. His father was Enoch Seeman Senior, an artist of Flemish origin and his brothers Isaac, Noah and Abraham also became artists. He came to London with his father and brothers around 1704 and established himself as a portrait artist. From 1717 he became painter to the Royal court painting...
Category
Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Neapolitan caravagist artist, 17th century SAINT THOMAS APOSTOLE
Located in Tricase, IT
Neapolitan caravagist artist, 17th century
SAINT THOMAS APOSTOLE
oil on canvas, cm 127x101
(The painting is part of a triptych together with the two holy apostles Saint James the Mi...
Category
Baroque 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
St Joseph Paint Oil on canvas Lombard School 17th Century Religious Old master
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Lombard School of the 17th century
St. Joseph with Flower Stick
Oil on oval canvas
92 x 70 cm.
In antique frame 106 x 85 cm.
The work shows us an intense image of St. Joseph, portr...
Category
Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of Helena Fourment, Ruben's 2nd Wife - Flemish Old Master oil painting
Located in London, GB
This stunning Old Master 18th century portrait oil painting has previously been attributed to Sir Peter Paul Rubens. Indeed the sitter, Helena Fourment or Hélène Fourment (11 April 1614 – 15 July 1673) was the second wife of Baroque painter Rubens...
Category
Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Neapolitan caravagist artist, 17th century SAINT JAMES THE MINOR
Located in Tricase, IT
Neapolitan caravagist artist, 17th century
SAINT JAMES THE MINOR
oil on canvas, cm 127x101
(The painting is part of a triptych together with the two holy apostles Saint Thomas and S...
Category
Baroque 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of a gentleman, traditionally identified as Thomas Carey
By Paul II van Somer
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Circle of Paul van Somer (Antwerp c. 1577-1621 London)
Portrait of a gentleman, traditionally identified as Thomas Carey (1597-1634), youngest son of Thomas, 1st Earl of Monmouth
Oil...
Category
Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of Hortense Mancini, Duchess of Mazarin (1746-1699), 17th Century
By Jacob Ferdinand Voet 1
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait of Hortense Mancini, Duchess of Mazarin (1746-1699), 17th Century
by Jacob Ferdinand Voet (1639-1689)
Large 17th Century Italian portrait of Hortense Mancini, as Duchess o...
Category
18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Pair of 16th C Portraits of Turkish Ottoman Sultans, follower of Paolo Veronese.
By Paolo Veronese
Located in brussel, BE
Portrait of Sultan Isa Çelebi (died 1403),identity inscribed in Latin.
Portrait of Sultan Murad III (1546–1595), identity inscribed in Latin.
The present paintings refer to the works attributed to a follower of Paolo Veronese in the Bayerische Staatsgemälde Sammlungen , Würzburg . The paintings are comparable and complementary to a set of 6 Turkish rulers sold in 2022 for 1,5 M. by Sothebys.
Located at the crossroads of East and West, the Ottoman Empire absorbed a diverse range of influences, including Chinese, European, and Persian, to produce a distinctive and coherent artistic language throughout a range of decorative arts. Ottoman expansion into Eastern Europe and subsequent access to the silver mines of the Balkans between the 14th and 16th C. led to a rich and skilled tradition of Ottoman silverware, tiles, dishes, and other ceramic objects. From the 16th to 19th C. the production of decorative arts continued to flourish with the introduction of both rococo and baroque elements signalling an increasingly open attitude to all things European. The production of Orientalist paintings is rich in topographical landscapes of Istanbul, genre scenes, and portraits of Ottoman notables. Europe’s fascination with its powerful, Muslim neighbours inspired a wave of accounts and paintings of the Ottoman world. The taking of Constantinople in 1453 by the young Mehmet II ('The Conqueror’) not only sparked this interest, but the young Sultan himself, who invited European painters to his court, further fuelled this fashion. The period following his reign saw relations between the Republic of Venice and its powerful neighbour reach a state of relative calm, initiating a period of exchange and trade.
The present portraits of the Sultans, depicted in three-quarter view and wearing a large turban and richly embroidered cloak...
Category
18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Neapolitan caravagist artist, 17th century SAINT JUDE THADDEUS
Located in Tricase, IT
Neapolitan caravagist artist, 17th century
SAINT JUDE THADDEUS
oil on canvas, cm 127x101
(The painting is part of a triptych together with the two holy apostles Saint Thomas and Sai...
Category
Baroque 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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