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Style: Minimalist
Style: Old Masters
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Fine 17th Century Old Master Portrait of Queen Henrietta Maria Exceptional Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of Queen Henrietta Maria, British/ Flemish, 17th century Circle of Anthony van Dyck (1599-1641) Flemish. Oil on canvas, 25.25" x 20.5" (64.1 x 52cm) the work is presented ...
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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Huge Italian Old Master Assumption of the Virgin Oil Painting after Murillo
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Assumption of the Virgin Italian artist, 18th century based on the earlier composition by Murillo oil on canvas, framed framed: 38 x 30.5 inches canvas: 32 x 24 inches provenance...
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18th Century Old Masters Art

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Oil, Canvas

Portrait of a lady in blue dress ”Countess of Peterborough”
Located in Stockholm, SE
This exquisite portrait, with its new attribution to Theodore Russel, is believed to depict Lady Penelope O'Brien, daughter of Barnabas O'Brien, the sixth Earl of Thomond, and wife of the Earl of Peterborough, whom she married in 1644. The painting thus belongs to a historically significant period, capturing the refined elegance of the time. The portrait has a prestigious provenance from Elleholms Hofgård, a historic estate in Mörrums socken, Blekinge, Sweden. Elleholms Hofgård, whose two-story, timber-framed main building was constructed in 1730 and expanded in 1804, has changed ownership several times since the 17th century. The ancestors of the present owners acquired the estate in 1915, and from the 20th century until 2023, this painting was prominently displayed in the estate’s main building, making it an integral part of the estate’s history. Theodore Russel, an English portrait artist born in 1614, studied under the renowned Sir Anthony van Dyck, whose influence can be seen in Russel’s meticulous style. Russel often painted on cabinet-sized panels, such as this one, which measures approximately 39 x 31 cm. This preference for panels is a notable characteristic that sets him apart from contemporary artists like Sir Peter Lely, who exclusively used canvas. The size of the panel is a key reason for the reattribution to Russel from Peter lely, as Lely never used panels for his works. This distinctive format, along with Russel’s characteristic style, strongly supports the new attribution. Russel, the son of Nicasius Rousseel, a goldsmith and jeweler to James I and Charles I, refined his skills under the mentorship of his uncle, the famous portrait painter Cornelis Janssen. He also worked as an assistant and copyist for van Dyck, further honing his artistic style. This captivating portrait exemplifies Russel’s craftsmanship, reflecting the elegance of the period’s fashion and the artist's refined techniques. oil on wood panel with indistinct inscription Countess of Peter[...] upper left. with inscription on the reverse: ”Countess of Peterborough. P. Lely 1670. S Beatty Picture Restorer [...] Warwick”. unframed 39 x 31 cm = 15.35 x 12.2 inches framed 52 x 41.5 cm = 20.47 x 16.34 inches Condition: The portrait has just been restored by a professional art conservator in Stockholm and is now in a very good condition. The colors are vivid, and the skin tones appear more natural than before. It is a very fine painting. The frame is newly made and included. Provenance: Elleholms Hofgård, Mörrums socken, Blekinge, Sweden **; Stockholms Auktionsverk, Fine Art & Antiques Autumn...
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17th Century Old Masters Art

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

St. John the Baptist in the wilderness , Ecce Agnus Dei (Behold the Lamb of God)
By Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (Il Guercino)
Located in Middletown, NY
Pen and sepia ink and wash on vellum, 8 7/8 x 10 1/2 inches (225 x 267 mm). In very good condition with some modern notations in pencil on the verso, minor cockling, and a 1-inch hor...
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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Art

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Vellum, Pencil

On a Clear Day #15 1973
Located in Rochester Hills, MI
Artist: Agnes Martin Title: On a Clear Day #15 Year: 1973 Screenprint Japanese Rag paper Image size: 6 7/8 x 8 inches (17.5 x 20.3 cm) Paper size: 12 x 12 inches (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Fra...
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1970s Minimalist Art

Materials

Screen

17th Century Dutch Old Master Ink Drawing Christ on the Cross Many Figures 1674
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Christ on the Cross attributed to Jan Luyken (Dutch, 1649–1712) inscribed 1674 upper corner pencil drawing, watercolor and ink wash on paper over oard, framed framed: 12 x 11 inches ...
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17th Century Old Masters Art

Materials

Color Pencil, Ink, Watercolor

Untitled (1961)
Located in New York, NY
Oil on canvas, 1961. Signed in oil in lower right. Signed and dated in oil on verso. Per the Guggenheim Musuem (New York), whose collection has works by Sugai., he "was part of th...
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1960s Minimalist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Large White Marble Head of Alexander the Great Rome 17th century Sculpture
Located in Pistoia, IT
Bellissima e imponente testa neoclassica in marmo di Alessandro Magno, Italia, Roma, XVII secolo. Fine Arts export certificate available. Alexander the Great (356-323 B.C.), who enj...
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1660s Old Masters Art

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Marble

17th century Dutch Old Master - Summertime landscape of Kleve in 1661
Located in Aartselaar, BE
17th century Dutch old master painting "A summer day in Kleve in 1661" Our painting depicting a whimsical vibrant blue sky, was long believed to depict an Italian landscape. However...
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17th Century Old Masters Art

Materials

Oil

Very Large 1700's Dutch Old Master Oil Painting The Nativity Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Nativity Dutch Old Master, early 1700's period oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 36 x 27.5 inches provenance: private collection condition: very good and sound condition, some scuf...
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Early 18th Century Old Masters Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Fine 18th Century Dutch Old Master Oil Painting Cattle & Sheep Ancient Ruins
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Pastoral Landscape Dutch Old Master, 18th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 12 x 10 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition: good a...
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18th Century Old Masters Art

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Oil

A Vanitas still life
By Evert Collier
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Attributed to Evert Collier (1642-1708) A vanitas still life Oil on canvas Canvas Size 30 x 25 in Framed Size 29 x 34 in Evert Collier (a...
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17th Century Old Masters Art

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Oil

Couple Landscape Man Woman Boucher Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas Old master
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Francois Boucher (Paris, 1703 - 1770) - workshop/circle - Pair of paintings The Surprised Lovers (Les amants surpris)/The Pleasant Lesson ('LAgréable Leçon) 18th century Oil o...
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18th Century Old Masters Art

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Oil

Carved Gilt Wood Frame - 18th Century French Old Master Picture Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A very beautiful early 18th century French carved gilt wood picture frame. Exceptional quality frame with hand carved and gilded acanthus leaf and berry decoration. The frame previo...
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Early 18th Century Old Masters Art

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Wood

Large 17th century Italian old master - Noli me tangere - Christ in the garden
By Pier Francesco Cittadini
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Large 17th century Italian old master - Noli me tangere - Christ in the garden with Mary Magdalene The Italian art historian Federico Zeri has conserved a painting in his archives w...
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17th Century Old Masters Art

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Canvas, Oil

Head of an Arabian horse
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Emile Jean Horace Vernet (1789-1863) Head of an Arabian horse Oil on canvas Canvas size 22 x 18 in Framed size 30 1/2 x 26 1/5 in Provenance Private Collection, France; with Sandra ...
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19th Century Old Masters Art

Materials

Oil

Black & White Contemporary Minimalist Pointer Painting in ink on Paper
Located in Charleston, US
This stunning black and white ink dog painting of a Pointer dog, is a contemporary minimal portrait in black ink on Fabriano 300gsm paper. Ian Mason's dog paintings are very striki...
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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Art

Materials

Paper, Ink

Paper Thin - Large Minimalist Abstract Painting on Natural Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Taylour Martin creates captivating abstract compositions in acrylic on canvas, showcasing a dynamic interplay of emotions and colors. Martin's art is a reflection ...
Category

2010s Minimalist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pencil

Fine 1800's Italian Grand Tour Oil Painting Figures before Classical Buildings
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Arcadian View Italian School, circa 1800 Grand Tour subject oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 12 x 16 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition: very good and sound cond...
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Early 1800s Old Masters Art

Materials

Oil

Fine 18th Century British Old Master Oil The Young Shepherdess with Lamb
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Young Shepherd English School, 18th century circle of Sir Joshua Reynolds oil on canvas, unframed Canvas: 30 x 25 inches Provenance: Private collection Condition: very good condi...
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18th Century Old Masters Art

Materials

Oil

Portrait of Bartholomeus Spranger with an Allegory on the Death of his Wife
Located in Middletown, NY
Sadeler, Aegidius II, after Bartholomeus Spranger Portrait of Bartholomeus Spranger with an Allegory on the Death of his Wife, Christina Muller Engraving on hand made laid paper wit...
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Early 17th Century Old Masters Art

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Handmade Paper, Laid Paper, Engraving

A view of Bath, England
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Edmund Garvey (Kilkenny 1740-1813) A view of Bath Oil on canvas Canvas Size 20 x 28 in Framed Size 26 x 33 in Edmund Garvey (1740 – 28 May 1813) was an Irish landscape painter whose...
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18th Century Old Masters Art

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Oil

Large 18th Century British Old Master Oil Painting Figures at Dusk in Woodland
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Close of Day English artist, second half 18th century circle of Thomas Gainsborough (British 1727-1788) oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 24.5 x 29 inches provenance: private colle...
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18th Century Old Masters Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

18th Century French Portrait of Mysterious Man Oil on Canvas for restoration
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Gentleman French School, 18th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 25 x 20 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: the painting is in sound conditi...
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18th Century Old Masters Art

Materials

Oil

Portrait of an Elderly Man
Located in Stockholm, SE
This finely executed oil painting, attributed to the circle of Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich, captures the contemplative expression of an elderly man, his gaze lowered in quiet re...
Category

Early 19th Century Old Masters Art

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Holy Family St John Scarsella Paint 17th Century Oil on table Old master Italy
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Ippolito Scarsella, known as Lo Scarsellino (Ferrara, c. 1550 - 1620) workshop Holy Family with the Infant St John oil on arched panel 46 x 29 cm. in a small temple frame 75 x 55 cm This interesting work shows us one of the most sought-after iconographic subjects in the Christian tradition, presented here according to an ancient and proven scheme. We see the Virgin, majestic, in the centre of the scene while holding a chubby child, who is offering a small bird to the young St John (tradition has it that it is a goldfinch, one of the symbols of the passion of Christ) to be caressed. Completing the Holy Family, we can see Saint Joseph in the shadows, apart from the loving everyday scene depicted in the foreground, calmly leaning on his walking stick. Regarding the stylistic characteristics of this small panel, it is easy to recognise the influence of 16th and 17th century Emilian painting, which leads us to confirm its traditional attribution to Ippolito Scarsella (circa 1550 - 1620) from Ferrara, undoubtedly one of the most important artists of this pictorial context. It could very well be a trial sketch...
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17th Century Old Masters Art

Materials

Oil

Figures in Winter Dutch Snow Landscape Large 19th Century Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Winter Landscape Dutch School, 19th century oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 22 x 28 inches canvas: 16.5 x 23 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition: very goo...
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19th Century Old Masters Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Elegant Minimal ink on paper of a Gorgeous Weimaraner
Located in Charleston, US
Weimaraner, This stunning black and white ink painting of a Weimaraner dog, is a contemporary minimal portrait in black ink on Fabriano 300gsm paper. Ian Mason's portraits of dogs ar...
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2010s Minimalist Art

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Paper, Ink

Venice by Moonlight - 19th Century Oil Painting of Grand Canal under a Full Moon
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
'Venice by Moonlight' by Henry Pether (1800-1880). The painting – which depicts an extensive nocturnal view of the Grand Canal with the Palazzo Pisani Gritti to the left and the Dor...
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Mid-19th Century Old Masters Art

Materials

Oil

Huge 18th Century Italian Old Master Oil Painting Still Life Fruit in Basket
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Classical Still Life of Fruit in Basket with other objects Italian artist, 18th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 24.5 x 33 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition:...
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18th Century Old Masters Art

Materials

Oil

Important 18th Century Royal Academy Oil Painting of Georgian London Festival
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘St. James’ Day’ by Richard Morton Paye (1750-1820). This large and important 18th century oil on canvas depicts a diverse crowd of Londoners at an oyster stand on a summer’s eveni...
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1780s Old Masters Art

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Oil

Large Triptych of California Pool Patterns, Handprinted Cyanotype, Summer Style
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. This gorgeous triptych is called "Fresh California Pool Patterns" which shows the semi-abst...
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2010s Minimalist Art

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Photographic Film, Emulsion, Watercolor, C Print, Color, Lithograph, Mon...

17th century follower of Rubens, two military men on horse back in a landscape
Located in Woodbury, CT
17th century English/Dutch School, from the Circle of Sir Peter Paul Rubens A very interesting and well-painted 17th-century oil on canvas of two men seated on horseback in a landsc...
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1680s Old Masters Art

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Canvas, Oil

Family 2 - Contemporary Minimalistic Figurative Oil Painting, Realism, Beach
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey "Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten. The open spaces, sometimes cool and bright, at other times heavily saturated with co...
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2010s Minimalist Art

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Canvas, Oil

A pair - Greyhounds coursing
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
John Nost Sartorius (London 1759-1828) Greyhounds Coursing Signed and dated 'J. N. Sartorius 1820.' lower centre A Pair, Oil on canvas Each Canvas Size - 14 1/8 x 17 1/8 in Each Fram...
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18th Century Old Masters Art

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Oil

King Charles 1st Antique Oil Painting Portrait of Famous British Monarch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
King Charles I British artist, early 20th century signed with initials oil on canvas, framed framed: 36 x 29 inches canvas: 32 x 26 inches provenance: p...
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Early 1900s Old Masters Art

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Oil, Canvas

Untitled Geometric Abstract (Minimalism, Red, Black, Collage, ~78% OFF)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Willy Oster Untitled Geometric Abstract Mixed Media Collage; Acrylic, Paper 1990 27.55 x 39.37 inches (70 x 100 cm) Signed, dated and annotated by hand on verso COA provided *Condit...
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1990s Minimalist Art

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Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Naval Battle Engagement at Sea Large Busy Battle Scene Many Ships, Signed Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
English School, early 20th century signed oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 17 x 24 inches provenance: private collection, Eng;and condition: good and sound condition, minor ...
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Early 20th Century Old Masters Art

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Oil, Canvas

The Madonna with Christ Child & St. John Fine 18th Century Italian Old Master
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Madonna, Christ Child and St. John Italian School, 18th century oil on wood, framed in period gilt antique frame framed: 16 x 14.5 inches wood: 9 x 6.5 inches provenance: private...
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18th Century Old Masters Art

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Oil

Fog over the Lake, color photography, limited edition, lakeside, long exposure
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Color fine art long exposure waterscape - landscape photography. Archival pigment ink print as part of a limited edition of 7. All Gerald Berghammer prints are made to order in limit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Art

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital Pigment

Fine 1700's Italian Old Master Ink & Wash Drawing Roman Allegorical Providenza
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'Providenza' Italian School, 18th century ink and wash drawing on paper, framed within a light oak wood frame (behind glass) image size: 10.5 x 7 inches overall framed: 17 x 13 inche...
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18th Century Old Masters Art

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Ink, Watercolor, Archival Paper

Fine Italian Old Master Oil Painting Angel & Saints Appearing to Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Italian Old Master, 18th century Title: Angel and Saints appearing to figures, one dressed in a white ruff collar. Medium: oil on canvas...
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Early 18th Century Old Masters Art

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Canvas, Oil

Rare on the Art Market, A Drawing by Moitte, A Fashionable Couple, 1766
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pierre Etienne Moitte studied in Paris under Jacques-Firmin Beauvarlet and Pierre-François Beaumont (1719–1769). In 1771, he was accepted (agréé) by the Académie Royale de Peinture e...
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1760s Old Masters Art

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Paper, Pencil

Classical Still Life of Flowers in Urn on Stone Plinth Signed British Oil
By Robert Dumont-Smith
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Classical Still Life of Flowers by Robert Dumont-Smith, British 1908-1994 signed oil on copper, framed inscribed verso framed: 9 x 11 inches board: 6.5 x 8.25 inches provenance: priv...
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Mid-20th Century Old Masters Art

Materials

Oil

Antique Circular Oil Painting Flagellation of Christ, 18th Century Old Master
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Flagellation of Christ Italian, 18th century oil on canvas, framed Framed: 15 x 14 inches Canvas : 12 x 12 inches Provenance: private collection, UK Condition: very good conditio...
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18th Century Old Masters Art

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Oil

Fine 1700's French/ Dutch Oil Painting on Copper Portrait Man Ruff Collar
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Gentleman wearing a Ruff Collar Dutch/ French artist, 18th century oil painting on copper, unframed copper board : 6.75 x 5 inches provenance: private collection, UK co...
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18th Century Old Masters Art

Materials

Copper

The Lions Den
By George Stubbs
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Circle of George Stubbs The Lions Den Oil on canvas Canvas Size 11 x 14 1/2 in Framed Size 17 x 21 in George Stubbs, one of the most celebrated animal painters of the 18th century, ...
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18th Century Old Masters Art

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Oil

Float - Minimalist Abstract Painting on Natural Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Taylour Martin creates captivating abstract compositions in acrylic on canvas, showcasing a dynamic interplay of emotions and colors. Martin's art is a reflection ...
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2010s Minimalist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pencil

Large Classical Still Life of Flowers Ornate Profusion of Petals Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Profusion of Flowers Continental School, late 20th century a pastiche work after the earlier style oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 36 x 24 inches provenance: private collection, Dev...
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Late 20th Century Old Masters Art

Materials

Oil

Shipping in Calm Waters, 18th Century Dutch Oil on Wood Panel, Man o War
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Shipping in Calm Waters Dutch School, 18th century oil painting on wood panel panel: 10 x 12.75 inches framed: 14 x 17 inches condition: very good, minor evidenc...
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18th Century Old Masters Art

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil

Adriaen van Ostade (follower of) - A Woman Dancing to the Music from a Violin
Located in Stockholm, SE
Adriaen van Ostade (follower of) A Women Dancing to the Music from a Violin oil on oak panel panel size 10.23 x 15.35 inches (26 x 39 cm) frame 15.74 x 21.25 inches (40 x 54 cm) f...
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18th Century Old Masters Art

Materials

Panel, Oil

Richard-Eastmann Retractor
Located in Sante Fe, NM
"The Beauty of the Uncommon Tools" is from Tony Chirinos' project entitled, "The Precipice", - also released as a book project by Gnomic Book in 2021 - which serves as a photographic...
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2010s Minimalist Art

Materials

Archival Pigment

Huge 18th Century Italian Old Master Oil Painting Figures & Animals Arcadian
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Arcadian Landscape Italian School, 18th century oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas size: 32 x 40 inches condition: excellent condition for its age, fully restored. provenance: from a private collection in Paris, France. Large scale classical 18th century Italian Old Master...
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Early 18th Century Old Masters Art

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Oil, Canvas

Shepherd with Sheep, Cows and a Goat in a Landscape by Jan Frans Soolmaker
Located in Stockholm, SE
Jan Frans Soolmaker (Flanders 1635‑1685) Shepherd with Sheep, Cows and a Goat in a Landscape oil on relined canvas canvas size 56 x 53 cm frame i...
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17th Century Old Masters Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

17th Century French Old Master Oil Painting Classical Robed Semi Nude Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
17th century French School circle of Nicolas Poussin (French 1594-1665) "Figures in Arcadia" oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 16 x 20 inches provenance: private collection, England condition: very good and sound condition Nicolas Poussin was a renowned French painter of the 17th century. He is considered one of the greatest figures of classical French Baroque art...
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17th Century Old Masters Art

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Oil, Canvas

Huge 18th Century Italian Oil Painting Shipping in Merchant Port Many Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Merchants Port Italian School, 18th century oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 37 x 58 inches canvas: 32 x 52 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition: very good a...
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18th Century Old Masters Art

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Oil, Canvas

Bellos Consejos (Wonderful Advice)
Located in Chicago, IL
An impression from the 1st edition published in 1799, the only edition published during Goya's lifetime. References: Los Caprichos Plate 15; Delteil 52; Harris 50 III.1 Prado ...
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18th Century and Earlier Old Masters Art

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

A groom with a saddled bay hunter and dogs in an extensive landscape
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Thomas Stringer (1722-1790) A groom with a saddled bay hunter and dogs, in an extensive landscape Dated 1754 lower left Oil on canvas Unframed size 25 x 36 in Framed size 31 x 42 in ...
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18th Century Old Masters Art

Materials

Oil

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