18th Century and Earlier Figurative Paintings

Saint Jerome in the desert Cercle of Lambert Van Noort (1520-1571, Antwerp) Antwerp School, mid-16th century Oil on oak panel. Dimensions: panel h. 69 cm (27.16 in), l. 52.5 cm (20.6...

Amazing painting of Cleopatra oil on canvas with a gilt wood frame. Attributed to Giuseppe Diamantini (Fossombrone 1621-Venice 1705) The dramatic subject of the painting depicts th...

With a "cassetta" frame in gilded and carved wood. Publications: - Expertise by Prof. Egidio Martini; - G. M. Guidetti, in From Sacro to Profano. The Giorgio Baratti...

Provenance: with “Mr. Scheer,” Vienna, by July 1918; where acquired by: Jindřich Waldes, Prague, 1918–1941; thence by descent to: Private Collection, New York Literature: Rudolf Kuchynka, “České obrazy tabulové ve Waldesově obrazárně,” Památky archeologické, vol. 31 (1919), pp. 62-64, fig. 5. Jaroslav Pešina, “K datování deskových obrazů ve Waldesově obrazárně,” Ročenka Kruhu pro Pěstování Dějin Umění: za rok (1934), pp. 131-137. Jaroslav Pešina, Pozdně gotické deskové malířství v Čechách, Prague, 1940, pp. 150-151, 220. Patrik Šimon, Jindřich Waldes: sběratel umění, Prague, 2001, pp. 166, 168, footnote 190. Ivo Hlobil, “Tři gotické obrazy ze sbírky Jindřicha Waldese,” Umění, vol. 52, no. 4 (2004), p. 369. Executed sometime in the 1380s or 1390s by a close associate of the Master of the Třeboň Altarpiece, this impressive panel is a rare work created at the royal court in Prague and a significant re-discovery for the corpus of early Bohemian painting. It has emerged from an American collection, descendants of the celebrated Czech industrialist and collector Jindřich Waldes, who died in Havana fleeing Nazi-occupied Europe. The distinctive visual tradition of the Bohemian school first began to take shape in the middle of the fourteenth century after Charles IV—King of Bohemia and later Holy Roman Emperor—established Prague as a major artistic center. The influx of foreign artists and the importation of significant works of art from across Europe had a profound influence on the development of a local pictorial style. Early Italian paintings, especially those by Sienese painters and Tommaso da Modena (who worked at Charles IV’s court), had a considerable impact on the first generation of Bohemian painters. Although this influence is still felt in the brilliant gold ground and the delicate tooling of the present work, the author of this painting appears to be responding more to the paintings of his predecessors in Prague than to foreign influences. This Resurrection of Christ employs a compositional format that was popular throughout the late medieval period but was particularly pervasive in Bohemian painting. Christ is shown sitting atop a pink marble sarcophagus, stepping down onto the ground with one bare foot. He blesses the viewer with his right hand, while in his left he holds a triumphal cross with a fluttering banner, symbolizing his victory over death. Several Roman soldiers doze at the base of the tomb, except for one grotesque figure, who, beginning to wake, shields his eyes from the light and looks on with a face of bewilderment as Christ emerges from his tomb. Christ is wrapped in a striking red robe with a blue interior lining, the colors of which vary subtly in the changing light. He stands out prominently against the gold backdrop, which is interrupted only by the abstractly rendered landscape and trees on either side of him. The soldiers’ armor is rendered in exacting detail, the cool gray of the metal contrasting with the earth tones of the outer garments. The sleeping soldier set within a jumble of armor with neither face nor hands exposed, is covered with what appears to be a shield emblazoned with two flies on a white field, somewhat resembling a cartouche (Fig. 1). This may be a heraldic device of the altarpiece’s patron or it may signify evil, referencing either the Roman soldiers or death, over both of which Christ triumphs. This painting formed part of the collection assembled by the Czech industrialist and founder of the Waldes Koh-i-noor Company, Jindřich Waldes, in the early twentieth century. As a collector he is best remembered for establishing the Waldes Museum in Prague to house his collection of buttons (totaling nearly 70,000 items), as well as for being the primary patron of the modernist painter František Kupka. Waldes was also an avid collector of older art, and he approached his collecting activity with the goal of creating an encyclopedic collection of Czech art from the medieval period through to the then-present day. At the conclusion of two decades of collecting, his inventory counted 2331 paintings and drawings, 4764 prints, and 162 sculptures. This collection, which constituted the Waldesova Obrazárna (Waldes Picture Gallery), was first displayed in Waldes’ home in Prague at 44 Americká Street and later at his newly built Villa Marie at 12 Koperníkova Street. This Resurrection of Christ retains its frame from the Waldes Picture Gallery, including its original plaque “173 / Česky malíř z konce 14 stol.” (“Czech painter from the end of the 14th century”) and Waldes’ collection label on the reverse. The Resurrection of Christ was one of the most significant late medieval panel...

This interesting grisaille […] of a high standard of quality and in an excellent state of conservation, represents an interesting derivation with slight variations from an engraving,...

Late 17th Century Italian School. The Return of the Ark on the Covenant, Oil on Canvas, in a Fine 17th Century Italian Frame, canvas: 40.25" x 49.75" (102.3 x 126cm) Fine quality and rare 17th century Italian Old Master...

Large antique oil painting of Samson and Delilah after Anthony van Dyck Dutch, 17th Century Height 165cm, width 233cm This very large artwork ...

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...

‘St. James’ Day’ by Richard Morton Paye (1750-1820). This very large and important 18th century oil on canvas depicts a diverse crowd of Londoners at an oyster stand on a summer’s ev...

Very well executed mid-18th century artwork, rather oil study, depicts resting family sheltering from the scorching midday sun in grotto shape arch in ruined part of town. Mother fee...

Still life of lemon upon a pewter dish, oysters, grapes, and 3 peaches. The painting belongs to the tradition of still life painting in Antwerp. Late XVII- early XVIII century. Oil...

Still life of oyster upon a pewter dish, grapes, lemon and peaches. The painting belongs to the tradition of still life painting in Antwerp. Late XVII- early XVIII century. Oil on ...

A beautiful mid 17th century Flemish Old Master oil on panel depicting figures in a tavern interior by Anthonie Victoryns. Excellent quality early F...

Ritratto del Re di Sardegna Vittorio Amedeo III di Savoia. Ambito di Giovanni Panelalbo. Ritratto di Vittorio Amedeo III di Savoia (Torino, 26 giugno 1726 – Moncalieri, 16 ottobre 1...

The Tax Collectors Italian School, early 18th century oil on copper panel, framed framed: 14 x 11.5 inches copper panel : 11.5 x 9 inches provenance: private collection, UK conditio...

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...

The Knight is an original oil painting on canvas realized during the XVII century by an anonymous artist. Provenance: Pecci-Blunt collection. Good condition...

Gaspar van den Hoecke (Antwerp, 1585 - 1648) Herod's banquet Early 17th century oil on panel, with gold highlights (in the guise of Salome and in the curtains of the building in the background) 56 x 80 cm. framed 72 x 90 cm. Note: The painting probably dates from an original by Frans II Francken (1581 - 1642), which is shown under the number 0000344789 in the RKD. Valuable oil painting on panel depicting King Herod and the beautiful Jewish princess Salome according to the episode taken from the Gospel of Matthew (14.3-11), which sees her as the protagonist in the story of the martyrdom of John the Baptist. The event shown is a cross between history and legend, a myth faced for centuries by artists in every field: Caravaggio in painting, Oscar Wilde in theater, Richard Strauss...

Italian painter (early 18th century) - Four Evangelists. 25.5 x 19 cm without frame, 29 x 22.5 cm with frame. Ancient oil painting on panel. in wooden frames. Condition report: In...

Lorenzo Gramiccia (Cave 1702/1704 - Venice 1795) - Two Venetian interiors. 45 x 60 cm without frame, 55 x 70 cm with frame. Pair of antique oil paintings on canvas, in carved and g...

The Blacksmiths Forge British artist, late 18th century Circle of Julius Caesar Ibbetson (1759-1817) oil on board, unframed board: 11 x 14.5 inches provenance: private collection, En...

Charles Jervas Possibly Arthur, 6th Viscount Irwin (Temple Newsam) Oil on Canvas Picture Size: 50 x 40" Outside Frame Size: 58 x 48" 1675 – 1739 Charles Jervas, who was born in Cl...

Charles Jervas Possibly Frances Thynne, Lady Worsley 1673-1750 Oil on Canvas Picture Size: 50 x 40" Outside Frame Size: 58 x 48" 1675 – 1739 Charles Jervas, who was born in Clonli...

Antique oil on canvas painting depicting portrait of Marie Jeanne Baptiste of Savoy Nemours with gilt wood frame coeval to same. The noblewoman of high social standing,is portrayed ...

In this "Madonna and Child," Francesco Solimena expresses several elements of his poetics with a fully Rococo delicacy. The Campanian painter, by varying the tones of chiaroscuro fr...

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...

Oil on Canvas. The sacred figures are depicted in glory, that is, seated in the heavens and surrounded by angels . Mary, crowned with stars, holds on her knees the Child Jesus, who e...

Oil on Canvas. The identification of the saint is given by the presence of the large wooden wheel, symbolic of the instrument of her martyrdom. Usually the saint is depicted with a ...

Attributed to Dutch artist, youngest Jan Van der Meer (1656-1705) or his circle. Pastoral scene with little livestock and figures of reclining shepherds by town walls, castle or cath...

Giovanni Maria DELLE PIANE, known as IL MULINARETTO (Genoa, 1660 – Monticelli d'Ongina, 1745) Portrait of a man Oil on oval canvas H. 108 cm; L. 83 cm Provenance: Nino Ferrari Colle...

17th century old master, Hagar and the Angel In Genesis 16, Hagar, Sarah's maidservant, fled into the wilderness after facing mistreatment. There, she encountered an angel who instr...

The Penitent Saint Italian artist, 17th century oil on copper panel, framed framed: 10 x 8 inches copper panel : 7.5 x 5 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: very...

“Timete Deum et date Illi honorem quia venit hora iudicii Eius” (Fear the Lord and honour Him, for the hour of His judgement has come): the passage from John's Apocalypse (chapter 14...

Formerly Canesso Collection, Paris. Publications: Bozzetti, modelletti, sketches: dalla collezione di Giorgio Baratti (From the Giorgio Baratti Collection) curated by Anna Orlando, ...

Jacques STELLA (Lyon, 1596 - Paris, 1657) The Annunciation Oil on alabaster (single old break perfectly restored) H. 25 cm; W. 30 cm Son of François Stellaert, a painter of Flemish ...

Figures in a Chateau Parkland Court Setting Dutch Golden Age, early 1600's period circle of David Vinckboons (Dutch 1576-1632) oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas measures: 55 x ...

Painting oil on canvas, measuring 78 x 110 unframed and 97 x 122 cm with coeval frame depicting the family of Darius with Alexander the Great, from the Roman school of the second hal...

98 x 36 cm each without frame - 112 x 50 cm with frame Antique gilded and shaped wooden box frames Expertise by Prof. Giancarlo Sestieri This marvellous pair of flower vases has b...

Portrait of a Lady English School, 18th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 31 x 25 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition: good and sound condition

Italian master (17th century) - David and Bathsheba bathing. 49.5 x 64.5 cm without frame, 68 x 84 cm with frame. Antique oil painting on canvas, in an antique carved and gilded wo...

Antique oil on canvas painting depicting the mystical marriage of St. Catherine. The work is rich in iconographic invention and intoned in full-bodied, ringing colors, with effects ...

17th century Flemish old master painting depicting a peaceful countryside scenery by Lucas Van Uden Lucas Van Uden's life unfolded against the backdrop of the rich artistic tapestry...

Mother & Child (possibly a play on the Madonna and Child) British artist, late 18th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 20 x 18 inches provenance: private collection, Berkshire,...

Oil on Canvas. Northern European school of the 18th century. The allegorical scene presents a discreet woman seated on a man's lap at a table set with a pitcher, a goblet, a snuff bo...

Painting, oil on canvas, with dimensions of 105 x 120 cm without frame and 125 x 140 with a beautiful carved frame depicting the 'allegory of charity and love with a woman with three...

Without frame. Expertise by Prof. Antonio Vannugli A brightly lit gash opens up in the middle of the sky; within it appears the figure of the Virgin with the Child and beside her a...

During a festive bacchanal a big satyr is eating grapes, lying on the ground and surrounded by a large group of putti who, with festoons and vine leaves, fill and populate the pictor...

Artist/ School: Italian School, 18th century Title: Figures/ Travellers walking through a Baroque landscape admiring the ancient classical, Roman ru...

Very important copper of the XVII century. Great conservation and super quality, very probably painted by Guido Reni.

Portrait of an Aristocratic Gentleman British artist, first half 18th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 50 x 40 inches provenance: private collection, Dorset, England condition...

Delicate and caring Madonna with child, oil on copper, measuring 23 x 16 cm without frame and 32 x 25 cm with frame. Sweet colors and intimate attitudes for this painting that posse...

Giovanni Bernardo Carbone (Genoa 1614 – Genoa 1683) - Portrait of a gentleman. 200 x 142 cm without frame, 212 x 154 cm with frame. Antique oil painting on canvas, in a wooden fram...

Huge 17th century Old Master painting "Bacchus celebration" attributed to Niccolo de Simone The Bacchus celebration, also known as Bacchanalia, was...

This pair of excellent Italian still life oil on canvas with flowers and fruit with classical ruins on the background and colored drapes create harmony of the composition. Notable ...

17th century Dutch old master oil seascape, Stormy sea with boats including a Dutch Hoy and a Packet-Boat The present painting is a peaceful, yet very lively, seascape and a beautif...

"Portrait of Emperor Rudolph of Austria (1557-1619)" circle or studio of Josef Heinz the Elder Emperor Rudolph II, born in 1552, was a visionary ruler whose reign as the Holy Roman ...

Venetian painter (18th century) - Madonna with Child. 37.5 x 45.5 cm without frame, 55 x 63 cm with frame. Antique oil painting on canvas, in a carved wooden frame. Condition repo...

Dutch School, Elegant Couple, Tavern Interior Scene, Cabinet Piece, A PAIR