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Portrait Paintings For Sale
Mid Century Portrait of a Woman with Pearls
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid century portrait of a woman with pearls and a blue shirt by California artist Genevieve Rogers (American, 1904-1984). Unsigned, but acquired with ...
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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Alonso PEREZ - Painting Genre Scene in Paris
By Alonso Perez
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
ALONSO PEREZ (1881 - 1914) Lady and Napoleon Soldier in the Street Oil on canvas signed and dated 1906 low right Dedication : Au sympathique maître et...
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Early 19th Century Academic Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Style of Tamara de Lempicka (1898-1980) - Mid 20th Century Oil, Gazing Woman
Located in Corsham, GB
A stylish portrait completed in the style of Tamara de Lempicka. The subject of the portrait is a striking young woman with long black hair and piercing blue eyes. Unsigned. On canva...
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20th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait, Surrealism, Original oil Painting, One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Ashot Yan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on Linen, Year: 2018 Style: Portrait Surrealism, Subject: Portrait, Size: 23" x 19" x 1'' ...
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2010s Academic Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Troubadour's Love
Located in Zofingen, AG
"A troubadour was a composer and performer of Old Occitan lyric poetry during the High Middle Ages (1100–1350). The texts of troubadour songs deal mainly with themes of chivalry and ...
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2010s American Realist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Dogon by Christophe Dupety - Female nude painting, abstract, vivid tones, bright
Located in Paris, FR
Dogon is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Christophe Dupety, dimensions are 55 × 46 cm (21.7 × 18.1 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and comes with a ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Kitty and Silver Ship - British Edwardian Impressionist oil painting
Located in London, GB
This stunning, large British Edwardian Impressionist portrait oil painting is by noted portrait painter James Jebusa Shannon. Painted circa 1909 the sitter is his eldest daughter, Kitty. She is holding a family heirloom, the silver ship which has been depicted in several of shannon's works. The painting of his daughter, just on the cusp of entering womanhood, was dear to the artist and stayed within the family long after his death. The vibrant reds and bold brushwork, so unmistakable Shannon, make this an excellent example of a very personal and precious Edwardian family portrait oil painting. Provenance. The Artist. Lady Florence Shannon. By descent to Kitty Shannon Keigwin, the Artist's daughter. By descent to Julia Gibbons, the Artist's granddaughter. Estate of Julia Gibbons to the present owner. Exhibited. "Seeking Beauty: Paintings by James Jebusa Shannon," Debra Force...
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Early 1900s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

"Target Practice", surrealist, portrait, mixed media, acrylic painting
Located in Natick, MA
John Baker’s “Target Practice” is an acrylic painting on canvas with collage 32 x 26 inches in rich browns and blacks complementing the buff color of the collaged paper. The merciles...
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2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Portrait of a Woman with Red Hair in the Style of Modigliani (Green Background)
Located in Soquel, CA
Portrait of a Woman with Red Hair in the Style of Modigliani (Green Background) Portrait of a woman in the style of Amedeo Modigliani by an unknown artist (20th century). The woman...
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Late 20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Illustration Board

1970's British Oil Painting Portrait of Lady in White Collar
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century) inscribed and dated verso (1978) oil painting on board, unframed board: 18 x 14 inches inscribed verso condition: ov...
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20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

A Donkey - Painting by Francesco Settimj - mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on wooden panel. Good condition except for some minor losses on edges.
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

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Oil

The Red Kiss (Rouge Baiser)
Located in Paris, FR
René GRUAU (1909-2004) "The Red Kiss" or "Rouge Baiser" Oil on canvas Signed with the monogram lower left Painted in 1989 DIMENSIONS : – 31 7/8 x 39 3/8 in. ...
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1980s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

1950's French Oil Portrait of Man with Cherries & Blue Jug Mid Century original
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Man with Cherries & Blue Jug French School, mid 20th century circa 1950's oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 26 x 16 inches provenance: private collection, France conditio...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

The Raven - Girl In Red Dress with Exposed Breast, Holding Bird, Oil on Canvas
Located in Chicago, IL
The raven is often thought of as a connection between the spiritual and physical world. In this painting, a wise young girl holds a raven in her hands up to her eye as if searching for some great meaning. A clock and a burning candle in the foreground suggests a symbolic connection between the two. The peaceful mountain landscape...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

"Quiet Glow" (2020) by Lisa Fricker, Original Oil Portrait Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Lisa Fricker's "Quiet Glow" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a portrait of a child, it measures 8 x 8 inches. This painting is framed and ready to hang.
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21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

'Lady in a Satin Dress', 19th Century, Neo-Classical Female Portrait Oil
By E. Brown
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower left, "E. Brown' and dated 'May, 1844'. A fine, mid-nineteenth century portrait of a lady of quality wearing the hairstyle made popular by Queen Victoria in the early years of her reign; the lady shown relaxed, standing beside a velvet-draped, Neo-Classical column and wearing a satin ball...
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1840s Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Antique Oval Realistic Portrait of a Young Lady
Located in Houston, TX
Realist oval portrait of a young lady wearing a thin headband and a white garment. Unsigned. Prepared by Theodore Kelley (comes with another similar piece signed "Theo Kelley" at the...
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Early 20th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Meme" (2024) By Anthony Waichulis, Original Oil Painting on Panel
Located in Denver, CO
Anthony Waichulis' "Acidulcis" is an original, handmade oil still-life painting that depicts a photograph of a woman, 2 ace playing cards, and a comic strip . About the artist: Anth...
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2010s Photorealist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Elegant Bride In Blue Sky Setting Holding a Lily 20th Century French Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Bride & Lily by Annie Faure (French 1940-2021) signed lower corner oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas size: 21.5 x 18 inches condition: overall very good, minor surface scuffs ...
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Late 20th Century French School Portrait Paintings

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Oil

The Great Flood, The End of the of the Earth! Stay Calm serie
Located in Zofingen, AG
This series of canvases embodies an ironic perspective on the human condition in complete uncertainty. The artist captures the moment when the familiar order of things crumbles. This...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic

Portrait of a Levantine Merchant, 18th Century. Italian school.
Located in Firenze, IT
Portrait of a Levantine Merchant, 18th Century Italian school. Oil on canvas. Circle of Giuseppe Nogari (1699-1763) Dimensions with frame cm 71 x 5...
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18th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Daybreak" Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
This original oil on linen artwork by Matt Talbert, titled "Daybreak," exemplifies the artist's skill in capturing the nuance of human expression. Crafted in 2023, this piece measure...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Blue Period, Two Boys on a Beach, Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Boys in Blue French School, Mid 20th century Oil painting on board, framed Signed on the lower right hand corner Framed size: 34.5 x 23 inches This artist was clearly inspired by Pi...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Oil

"Anamnesis" (2022) By J. Adam McGalliard, Original Pastel Illustration
Located in Denver, CO
"Anamnesis" (2022) by J. Adam McGalliard is an original, handmade pastel illustration that depicts a portrait of a woman looking up and out of a window. J. Adam McGalliard is a Con...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Pastel

20th Century Portrait of Woman Head & Shoulders Study
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Nude Lady Model 1970's French Modernist Painting Provence Collection
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Artists Model Nude Lady Model French School, circa 1970's signed oil painting on card, unframed size: 17 x 24.5 inches condition: overall very good, a very few light markings t...
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1970s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Anonymous Surrealist Blue Portrait on Red Circle. Currency #201, Text in French
Located in FISTERRA, ES
This hand-painted round portrait, part of the ongoing Exchange Currencies series by Moldovan artist Natasha Lelenco, explores themes of psychological resilience, identity, and the sy...
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

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Wood, Spray Paint, Acrylic

"You Are the One" Series. Set of 6 Vibrant Acrylic Portraits with Floral Accents
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Natasha Lelenco's series "You Are the One" is a vibrant and surreal collection of six unique paintings that explore contemporary themes of the human figure, anthropomorphism, reality...
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

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Spray Paint, Acrylic

Girl in Red, Impressionist Portrait, Oil Painting, Signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Girl in Red, Impressionist Portrait, Oil Painting, Signed By British artist, M.Russell, mid 20th Century Signed by the artist on the lower right hand corner Oil painting on canvas, ...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

"Anna" - Portrait of a Reclining Woman
Located in Soquel, CA
Boldly colored portrait of a woman on a sofa by Nealon A. Mundt (American, 1939-2015). A woman is reclining on a dark blue sofa, with a pink wall in the background. The woman is wearing a white top and a pink skirt, with a red bandana on her hear. Her skin is rendered in a fauvist style, mixing bold yellows and greens with skin tones. There are paintings hanging on the wall behind the sofa. Signed and dated in the lower right corner. Titled, signed, and dated on verso. Presented in a wood frame with a linen fillet. Canvas size: 24"H x 36"W Nealon Mundt...
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1990s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Rare Large and Important Mexican Modernist Framed Landscape Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare and important large landscape painting by Paul Esteban (Pablo) O'Higgins (1904 - 1983). Oil on canvas. Signed lower right. Framed. Image size, 23.25L by 33.25H image size al...
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1950s Modern Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Sisters in Yellow 4 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Love African Fabric
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. "Often, in old a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Lemon Overcoat
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Painting Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Nasser Ovissi, 'Iranian, Born 1934' "Four Seated Girls" Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in New York, NY
Nasser Ovissi, (Iranian, Born 1934) "Four Seated Girls" oil on canvas painting Very fine quality painting by Persian Artist Nasser Ovissi who is considered to be known as the "Picasso of Iran". A true modern Iranian masterpiece depicting four Safavid style seated girls dressed in blue, purple, and yellow clothing with a bowl of Pomegranates and fruits in a white background. Oil on canvas, framed. Signed. Canvas Size: 30" high x 40" wide Nasser Ovissi is an American-Iranian painter whose work is characterized by stylized figures of Arabic women and horses. Set amidst geometric patterns and decorative elements, his figures seem to merge into and out of the space behind them. “My work is dedicated to the beauty of life and I hope those who experience my work will walk away with an experience of beauty.” Born in Tehran, Iran in 1934, Ovissi studied Law and Political Sciences at the University of Tehran before studying Fine art at Beaux Fine Art in Rome. The artist has achieved numerous awards and honors, including being exhibited at the 1959 Paris Biennial and a grand prize at the 1962 Biennale of fine arts of Tehran. Ovissi lives and works in Reston, VA. His works are included in the collections of the Contemporary Art Museum in Madrid and the National Art Gallery of Greece in Athens. Artist Exhibitions: 1957 Tehran, First Prize 1959 Paris Biennial 1960 Tehran, Exhibition in Farhang Hall, during the International Congress of Music 1961 Exhibition in Bombay, India New Delhi, International Exhibition of Contemporary Art Tehran, Iran, First Prize in Drawing Competition 1962 Tehran Biennial (Abyaz Palace), Grand Prize of the Biennial Venice, Italy Biennial 1963 Paris, Museum of Modern Art; Exhibition of Iranian Painters Sao Paulo Biennial, Brazil 1964 Tehran Biennial, Grand Prize 1965 Rome, National Museum of Oriental Art 1966 Milan, San Fedele Gallery 1968 Rome: Gallery 88 Florence, International Biennial of Graphic Arts New York, Columbia University, Modern Iranian Art Italy, Gold Medal at the Campione International Salon 1969 Zurich, Huber Gallery 1970 Ankara, Fine Arts Gallery 1971 Rome, Temple University Athens, Fine Arts Salon New York, Columbia University Washington, Agra Gallery 1972 Paris, Autumn Salon, Grand Palais Paris, Guiot Gallery Ottawa, National Art Center Ottawa, University of Ottawa Baltimore, John Hopkins Gallery Brussels, Palace of Fine Arts 1973 Belgrade, Museum of Modern Art Monaco, International Art Exhibition (Grand Prize) 1976 Basel, Feriart 1977 Madrid, Bruaugut Gallery 1978 Valence, Artis Gallery 1978 Madrid, Contemporary Art Museum 1979 Caracas, Guipuzcoa Gallery 1981 Washington, D.C., Calvert Collection 1982 Dallas, International Art Exhibition 1983 Houston, Texas, Galeria Arte 1984 Pasadena, Pacific Asia Museum Washington, D.C., Calvert Collection Washington, D.C., World Bank New York, Leila Taghinia-Milani Gallery 1985 Paris (France), Mille et Une Nuits New York: Taghinia-Milani Gallery Washington, D.C., Calvert Collection 1986 New York, Mussavi Art Center Washington D.C., Fine Arts Gallery, Georgetown Park Vancouver (Canada), The Art Circle Visalia (California), The Art Circle 1987 New York, Art Expo Cadiz (Spain), Sato Grande Fairfax (Virginia), Broadway Gallery 1988 Los Angeles, Galeria Arte Washington, D.C., Fine Arts Gallery, Georgetown Park McLean (Virginia), Abott Gallery Geneva (Switzerland), Bronze Gallery 1989 New York, Mussavi Art Center San Francisco, Hourian Art Gallery 1990 Montreal (Canada), Maison d'Art Saint Laurent Maui (Hawaii), Metropolitan Art Gallery 1991 Montreal (Canada), Maison d'Art Saint Laurent Austin (Texas), University of Texas Art Gallery New York, Elaine Benson Gallery Maui (Hawaii), Metropolitan Gallery Boca Raton (Florida), Curzon Gallery 1992 Maui (Hawaii), Metropolitan Gallery New York, Space Gallery McLean (Virginia), Tower Club Los Angeles, Beverly Hills Town Center 1993 Cambridge (Massachusetts), Harvard University Maui (Hawaii), Metropolitan Gallery Boca Raton (Florida), Curzon Gallery Washington, DC, Very Special Art Gallery 1994 Tokyo (Japan), Metropolitan Gallery Maui (Hawaii), Metropolitan Gallery Osaka (Japan), Metropolitan Gallery Detroit (Michigan), Michigan University Montreux (Canada), Aurom Gallery Boca Raton (Florida), Curzon Gallery 1995 Washington, DC, Designer Art Gallery 1996 Great Exhibition at Art Festival, Kuwait 1997 Montreal (Canada), Maison d'Art Saint Laurent Tokyo (Japan), Metropolitan Gallery Maui (Hawaii), Metropolitan Gallery Osaka (Japan), Metropolitan Gallery 1998 Fez (Morocco), Sufi Music Festival Los Angeles (California), Exhibition Art Centre Hawaii, Dole Gallery 1999 London (U.K.), Bourlet Gallery Montreux (Switzerland), The Oriental Palace Cyprus, Hilton Hotel Nicosia 2000 Sacramento (California), Sacramento State Library San Bernardo (California), San Bernardo Art Museum Bilbao (Spain), Galeria Uranga 2001 Amman (Jordan), National Gallery of Art Naples (Florida), Visiting Artist Gallery Nice (France), Original Art Gallery 2002 New York, Nour Foundation Washington DC, Embassy of Spain Los Angeles (California)- Persian Cultural Center Sacramento (California)- Public Library Los Angeles (California)- Mimi Gallery 2003 Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Cultural Center (UAE) Dubai, Private Gallery, (UAE), Arta Foundation 2004 Nour Foundation, New York: 2005 Arta Gallery, Toronto Hourian Gallery, San Francisco 2006 Iranian Doctors Association, San Diego Iranian Cultural Association, Chicago Iranian Cultural Association, New Jersey 2007 Nour Foundation, New York Awards: 1957- First Prize in Painting Exhibition in Tehran, Iran 1961- First Prize in Drawing Competition in Tehran, Iran 1962- Grand Prize in the Biennale of Fine Arts of Tehran, Iran 1964- Fourth Prize, Biennale of Tehran 1968- Gold Medal, International Exhibition of Campione, Italy 1974- Grand Prize, Monaco Contemporary Art Exhibition, France Collections: In Italy, France, England, Greece, Switzerland, Germany, Turkey, India, Sweden, Canada, Spain, United States of America and Iran New York University Art Collection, Abby Grey Collection, New York National Art Gallery of Athens, Greece Collection of Farah Pahlavi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Oil

1950’s Fashion Illustration Original Painting Of Three Figures In Robes
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
3 Figures by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ink/watercolour/pencil drawing on thin paper, unframed paper: 13 x 10 inches stamped verso very good condition provenance: from the ar...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Ink, Watercolor, Color Pencil

Against All Odds
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
In a world where the weight of challenges can often feel overwhelming, art has the extraordinary power to reflect the human experience and serve as a source of inspiration and hope. "Against All Odds...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Single Hummingbird, Original Painting, Bird, Animal, Nature
Located in Deddington, GB
Single hummingbird, oil on panel by Angela Smith Hummingbird on a green background, perfectly painted with lots of detail.  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Singl...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Pathfinder 4 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Black Women Face
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Pathfinder is Inspired by portraying the struggles, aspirations, and joys of women in my society, and to encourage viewers to connect with these experiences on a personal and emotion...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic

1900's French Oil Painting Impressionist Portrait Sketch Portrait Young Lady
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of Young Lady French School, early 1900's period oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 26 x 21 inches provenance: private collection, Paris condition: very good and sound condition
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Early 1900s Modern Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Blue Orchid . original painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
Blue Orchid is a stunning female portrait that celebrates confidence and individuality. This vibrant character exudes personality, embodying a woman who seeks recognition and success...
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Vision of Twilight 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, Realism
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
“Vision of Twilight” is a captivating and contemplative artwork that suspends us in the ethereal realm of the in-between. This enchanting title captures the essence of a fleeting mom...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Judaica Market Scene, Shuk, European Hasidic Rabbi Oil Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
framed sight size 10 x 13.5 inches painting, framed to 15 x 19. Impressionistic Realistic portrait of an older rabbi visiting the marketplace. Children playing. Here the artist conveys a sense of quiet grandeur through the eyes of his subject and the way it's rendered. following a distinguished lineage of Jewish genre...
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Early 20th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

In Between Period -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, People, Modern Life
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The painting captures the bittersweet essence of post-graduation limbo. As I stood on the threshold, degree in hand, the initial euphoria of accomplishment slowly gave way to an unse...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

"Study of Morgan, " Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Hollis Dunlap's (US based) "Study of Morgan" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a nude woman, face downturned, with her long dark hair trailing down her porcelain fig...
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2010s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Portrait of a Young Woman with Shawl - British early 19thC portrait oil painting
Located in London, GB
This lovely British early 19th century female portrait oil painting is attributed to the circle of Sir Thomas Lawrence. Painted circa 1800 it is a half length portrait of a beautiful...
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Early 19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Blue Eyes
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5077 Oversized portrait in rapped canvas
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1970s Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of a Woman and Her Horse
Located in London, GB
'Portrait of a Woman and Her Horse', oil on board, French School (1988). Horses are majestic, strong and can display a broad range of emotions. Whether they're around humans or other...
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1980s Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board

Iwalewa - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Dress, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authent...
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2010s Modern Portrait Paintings

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Fabric, Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pencil

"We're all Mad Here, " Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Rhonda Libbey's "We're all Mad Here" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an Alice in Wonderland figure with the Cheshire Cat smiling coyly...
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Why Does Love Fade Away? -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Looking Beyond 3
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Lady in pink - British Edwardian art Impressionist portrait oil painting girl
Located in London, GB
A lovely portrait oil painting by British listed artist Tom Mostyn ROI. Painted circa 1910 it depicts a beautiful smiling young woman in a pink dress holding an umbrella. A glorious ...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

The Card Players_America Martin_Oil Pastel/Acrylic/Cotton Paper_Figurative
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin "The Card Players" Oil Pastel & Acrylic on Cotton Paper 20” x 32” AMERICA MARTIN is an internationally represented Colombian-American fine artist based in Los Angele...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic, Oil Pastel

Hongsheng Wang Portrait Original Oil On Canvas "Dancer"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Dancer Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 23 x 19 inches Frame: Framing options available! Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition. Note: This painting is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Putti Playing - French 17th century art Old Master oil painting
Located in London, GB
This stunning French 17th century Old Master oil painting is by Baroque artist Laurent de la Hyre. It was painted circa 1645 and has excellent prove...
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Thoughtful John
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media

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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1770s English School Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, ABS

Man Riding Skateboard on Santa Monica Boardwalk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Man Riding Skateboard on Santa Monica Boardwalk Warren Keating Oil painting on stretched canvas One-of-a-kind Signed on front back 2015 48 in. h x 36 in. w x 1.5 in. d 15 lbs. 0 oz....
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait Paintings for Sale on 1stDibs

An elegant and sophisticated decorative touch in any living space, portrait paintings have remained popular throughout the years and are widely loved pieces of art for display in many homes today.

Portrait paintings are at least as old as ancient Egypt, where realistic, lifelike depictions of the recently deceased — commonly known as “mummy portraits” — were painted on wooden panels and affixed to mummies as part of the burial tradition.

For centuries, painters have used portraiture as a means of expressing a subject’s nobility, societal status and authority. Portraits were given as gifts in Renaissance Europe, and a portrait artist might have been commissioned to help mark a significant occasion such as a wedding or a promotion to high office. Prior to the advent of photography, which eventually replaced painted portraits as a quicker and more efficient way of capturing a person’s essence, the subject of a portrait had to sit for hours until the painter had finished. And during the 18th century in particular, if an artist commissioned for a portrait struggled with how to adequately memorialize and capture a subject’s likeness, sometimes a portrait painting wasn’t completed for up to a year.

Whether it’s part of the gallery-style approach to your living-room or dining-room walls or merely inspiration as you devise an eye-grabbing color scheme in your home, a portrait painting is a timeless decorative object for any interior. A landscape painting or sculpture might give you the kind of insight into a specific region of the world or a different culture that you can ascertain only through art. Similarly, when you take the time to learn about the subject of a portrait painting that you bring into your home — the sitter’s history, the relationship between the sitter and the artist should one exist, the story of how the portrait came to be — that work can become intensely personal in addition to its place as an object for an art-hungry corner of your apartment or house.

On 1stDibs, visit a vast collection of famous portrait paintings or works by emerging artists. Search by medium to find the right portrait paintings for your home in oil paint, synthetic resin paint and more. Find portrait paintings in a variety of styles, too, including contemporary, Impressionist and Pop art, or search by artist to find unique works created by painters such as Mark Beard, Steve Kaufman and Montse Valdés.

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