Small Portrait Paintings

Oya Bolgun is a visionary artist whose dynamic and ever-evolving abstract style captures the imagination and inspires the senses. Drawing on her deep passion for self-expression and ...

Artist/ School: French School, mid 20th century, signed with initials and fully verso. Title: Portrait of a Man sitting writing, wearing spectacles and a green jacket/ jumper. Me...

Softly hues acrylic portrait of a man singing while playing a mandolin by French artist A. Guillaume, 1977. Dated and initialed lower right. Original artwork on paper displayed on a...

Ink portrait of a weathered farmhand by Jean Baptiste Grancher, circa 1954. Initialed and artist's stamp lower right. Original artwork on paper display...

Joan Cruspinera Muñoz was born in 1945 in Tiana, Barcelona. This Catalan artist is a painter, draftsman and painter. His training is extensive and int...

Michelle Jader's "Unwrap" is an original, handmade oil painting on 3 acrylic panels that depicts the flowing motion of a woman removing her scarf after a night out.

Huguette Ginet-Lasnier (French 1927-2020) framed signed oil painting on textured board framed: 22 x 19 inches board: 18 x 15 inches. All the paintings we have for sale by this artis...

Spanish School, head and shoulders portrait of a beautiful young woman in an elegant blue dress and lace mantilla. Well presented in a painted wooden frame. Unsigned. On canvas on st...

Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas. The painting, executed in gouache and pencil. The sketch is original, vintage and me...

Contemporary British artist, 21st century oil on board, unframed size: 18 x 22 inches This came from a private collection of artworks by the artist, a few of which are signed 'Andrew...

Herzogin Cecilie, 1902 by Louis Letouche (French 1924-2015) oil painting on linen canvas, stretched over board framed Framed size: 15 x 21.75 inches Superb oil painting by the well listed French marine artist Louis Letouche (1924-2015). The painting portrays the early 20th Century ship titled: Herzogin Cecilie, 1902. Herzogin Cecilie was built in 1902 by Rickmers Schiffbau AG in Bremerhaven. She was yard number 122 and was launched on 22 April 1902. Completion was on 7 June that year. She was 334 feet 8 inches (102.01 m) long, with a breadth of 46 feet 3 inches (14.10 m) and a draught of 24 feet 2 inches (7.37 m). Herzogin Cecilie was built for Norddeutscher Lloyd Bremen. Unlike other contemporary German merchant sailing ships, the black Flying-P-Liners or the green ships of Rickmers, she was painted in white. She was one of the fastest windjammers ever built: she logged 21 knots at Skagen. The tall ships of the time remained competitive against the steamers only on the longer trade routes: the Chilean nitrate trade, carrying salpeter from Chile to Europe, and the Australian wheat trade, carrying grain from Australia to Europe. Both routes required rounding Cape Horn routinely, and were not well suited for steamers, as coal was in short supply there. Herzogin Cecilie was one of the fastest merchant sailing ships of her time, on a par with the Flying-P-Liners. The trip around Cape Horn from Portland (Oregon) to The Lizard (England) was done in 1903 in only 106 days. At the outbreak of World War I, she was interned by Chile, returning to Germany in 1920, only to be given to France as reparation, and subsequently sold to Gustaf Erikson (24 October 1872 – 15 August 1947) of Finland for £4250. She was homeported at Mariehamn.[2] As the freight rates for salpeter had dropped after the war, Gustaf Erikson sent her to bring grain from Australia. In so-called grain races, several tall ships tried to arrive first in Europe, to sell their cargo for a higher price, as told, for example, in The Great Tea Race of 1866 or The Last Grain Race. Typically, ships were loaded in the Spencer Gulf area, Port Victoria, South Australia or Wallaroo, South Australia, and travelled to Europe, with ports on the British Isles like Queenstown, Ireland or Falmouth, Cornwall being considered as the finish. After "winning" four times prior to 1921, she again won the grain race four times in eleven trips from 1926 to 1936. In 1927, when Herzogin Cecilie covered Port Lincoln (South Australia) –Falmouth, London and won a race against the Swedish ship Beatrice. Alan Villiers was on board, which would result in his book Falmouth for Orders, and later a trip aboard the barque Parma. Wreck of the Herzogin Cecilie in south Devon. With Sven Erikson as her Captain and Elis Karlsson her First Mate, the ship left Port Lincoln in South Australia on 21 January 1935, with a cargo of wheat, and after taking a more southerly route than usual, reached Falmouth for Orders on 18 May making her passage of 86 days the second fastest ever. Herzogin Cecilie was making for Ipswich in dense fog, when, on 25 April 1936, she grounded on Ham Stone Rock and drifted onto the cliffs of Bolt Head on the south Devon coast. After parts of the cargo were unloaded, she was floating again, only to be towed in June 1936 to Starhole (Starehole) Bay at the mouth of the nearby Kingsbridge Estuary near Salcombe, and beached there.On 18 January 1939, the ship capsized and sank. The remains of the ship sit at a depth of 7 metres at 50°12.82′N 3°47.02′W. The timber and brass portholes from the chart room...

Sandu Liberman (1923-1977) Untitled, c. mid-20th century Watercolor on paper Sight: 13 1/4 x 10 in. Framed: 22 1/4 x 18 3/4 x 3/4 in. Signed lower right: Sandu Liberman Sandu Liberm...

Suzy Smith's "Dessert" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a portrait of a feminine figure, in a red velvet gown, wearing a crown and h...

"A luminous, emotional landscape evoking the warmth and wild beauty of the Andalusian countryside." Marc Tanguy (b. 1959) Andalucia 1 (2023) Mixed media on paper laid on board, 50 x...

Kiddush Levanah oil painting Hand signed A. Gruenstein. It is not dated or titled. Pre War European Chasidic Rabbis Kiddush Levana (Blessing on seeing the new moon) German Judaica ...

A charming depiction of Saint Barbara, a Christian martyr and a symbol of courage and devotion in the face of adversity. She is also the patron saint of armourers, artillerymen, mili...

In creating this piece, I sought to blend expressionism with a touch of surrealism, capturing the ethereal yet potent essence of a cultural guardian standing in a timeless doorway. M...

Using layers of thick, expressive brushwork, solid colors and slightly flattened space, Jennifer Hornyak has created an elegant portrait of a man in a pink and black striped shirt and dark jacket. The simple, modern forms outlined in black on green ground emphasizes the stillness of the oil portrait on canvas that is reminiscent of the work of Jean Paul Lemieux...

In this artwork, I explored the human gaze using pastel, pencil, and colored pencils, blending realism with surreal touches. The eyes, a window to the soul, reflect deep emotions, pe...

In this piece, I've fused realism with surreal elements, capturing the subject's serene grace while weaving in a tapestry of emotions. My strokes of pastel and pencil blend warmth an...

"Mother & Child" French School, 19th century sanguine chalk drawing on paper, unframed painting: 23.25 x 17.75 inches Condition report: The painting i...

Artist: Louis del Bianco (French b.1925) signed Title: The Basket Weaver Medium: oil painting on canvas, unframed Size: painting: 24 x 19.5 inches...

"Your Love is Better Than Any Paradise" depicts a woman serenely immersed in the profound emotion of love. Adorned with a stunning crown of flowers and accompanied by a white dove, s...

Contemporary figurative acrylic on canvas painting by Polish artist Joanna Woyda. Painting is in minimalistic, pop art style. The artwork depicts a child walking down the beach with ...

Artist/ School: Huguette Ginet-Lasnier (French 1927-2020), signed lower front and inscribed verso Ginet-Lasnier, the wife of the painter Jean Lasnier, was born in the Seine-Maritime...

Artist/ School: Sophie Rubinstain (French, 20th century), stamped verso Title: Portrait of a Young Lady Medium: oil painting on canvas, unframed Size: painting: 21.5 x 18 inche...

Alexandra Manukyan's "Effulgent" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a female model covered with glittering gold clothing, jewelry and hea...

Artist/ School: Jill Jackson, British contemporary Title - Nude Model Medium: oil on board, unframed Painting : 24 x 16.75 inches Provenance: all the...

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...

The artwork is showing idols from Easter Island and in some way it resembles Presents Mountain in the USA. About the Artist: Art Decorator, working in contemporary colors for interio...

"Nude" by Jean Marc (French 1949-2019) gouache paint painting: 18.25 x 15 inches provenance: private collection, South of France Superb original painting by the widely exhibited Fr...

49.5 x 35 cm Artwork unsigned - Christo 1955 Provenance Private collection, Bulgaria This artwork hasn't been exposed for 70 years. This portrait artwork had been awarded with the ...

Sandu Liberman (1923-1977) Untitled, c. mid-20th century Watercolor on paper Sight: 13 3/4 x 9 3/4 in. Framed: 22 1/2 x 19 3/4 x 3/4 in. Signed lower right: Sandu Liberman Sandu Lib...

This is a beautiful original oil painting on canvas, depicting the Portrait of a woman in a profile, titled "Sun and Shade". Signed in the lower-left corner by Listed African-American Artist Charles...

Abstract Portrait, Picasso Style, Blue Colour ,Original Oil Painting By French artist Beatrice Werlie, early 21st Century Oil painting on canvas, unframed Canvas size: 23.5 x 15.5 i...

Artist/ School: French School, mid 20th century, signed lower right corner Title: Portrait of a man, with mustache and bow tie. Medium: oil painting on board, framed board: 22 x...

PS 243 La Contrebasse d'Ingres Such as Odalisque from Ingres or the photography composition from Man Ray, the most important point is the round shape of the body. The pale body shap...

Artist/ School: French School, mid 20th century, indistinctly signed and inscribed lower right corner and upper left corner. Title: Portrait of a Lady. Medium: oil painting on b...

Born in 1944 in the canton of Fribourg, Gilbert Pauli currently lives in Geneva, where he devotes himself to painting and sculpture, a passion he developed from his childhood. His fa...

* No US duty or taxes to pay on this item * A beautiful 1950's Modern British oil on board portrait of a young man wearing a blue jacket. Excellent quality portrait which is present...

Work on wood New wooden frame with golden patina 58,5 x 45 x 3,5 cm Illegible signature

"" by Geneviève Zondervan (French 1922-2013) oil painting on board board: 20 x 10.5 inches Mid 20th century oil painting on board by the French a...

John Baker’s “Poetry and Painting” is an acrylic painting on canvas with collage 21 x 18.75 inches in reds, blues, greys and pinks. In this image the sister arts of poetry and painti...

This charming, unembellished portrait of a little boy held closely by his father as they wade in the water is by Pat Service. The backdrop for the painting is lime green…a summer col...

Evening Tea" is a painting permeated with soft light and the aroma of a summer garden. Lush flowers in a vase seem to whisper stories of quiet evenings, and a cup of tea standing ne...

Born in 1944 in the canton of Fribourg, Gilbert Pauli currently lives in Geneva, where he devotes himself to painting and sculpture, a passion he developed from his childhood. His fa...

For sale is a beautiful small portrait by the Italian artist Giuseppe Giardinello, whose life spanned from 1887 to 1920. This work of art is a remarkable representation of Giardinell...

Saint John the Baptist & Saint Benedict, 18th Century Diptych after lost work by Bartolomeo Montagna (1450-1523) Large 18th Century Italian Old Master depiction of Saint John the B...

Mid century Native American portrait by B. Shepard (American, 20th Century). Signed "B. Shepard" lower middle. Unframed. Currently on a mat, ...

Work on wood New wooden frame with golden patina 59,5 x 47,5 x 3,5 cm Illegible signature

Stella Jae Memories and Dreams 2023 Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemuehle Baryta Rag 315gsm Size: 24.01 x 24.01 inches (61 x 61cm) Edition: 15 Signed, titled and dated on label COA p...

Stella Jae Rejuvenation 2023 Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemuehle Baryta Rag 315gsm Size: 24.01 x 24.01 inches (61 x 61cm) Edition: 15 Signed, titled and dated on label COA provided...

Original oil painting by P. Valetti (French, second half 20th century) oil on canvas, unframed size: 21.5 x 19 inches condition: very good provenance: from the artists estate, France...

Artist/ School: European School, circa 1920's-1930's period, indistinctly signed lower left corner. Title: Portrait of a young Gentleman, with a beard. The work is largely Fauvist i...

Portrait, Lady in Red, Oil Painting, French Artist, Signed By French artist Beatrice Werlie, early 21st Century Signed by the artist on the lower right hand corner Oil painting on ca...

'Abstract Figure' Suzanne Vattier, French 1901-1996 gouache painting on artist paper, framed size: 20 x 13 inches Fabulous 1970s abstract goauche painting. The colours used in this ...

The painting is painted on canvas. My paintings are in the collections of museums around the world. This is a great investment in contemporary art. The painting is painted in the po...

In this piece, I've woven a tapestry of emotions using pastel, pencil, and colored pencil on a canvas of dreams. I embraced realism's clarity, surrealism's enigma, expressionism's ra...

In crafting this drawing, I wove pastels and pencils together, conjuring a tapestry of realism kissed by dreams. Surreal whispers weave through each stroke, while expressionist fervo...