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Traditional English Oil Painting depicting Metal Worker in his Workshop
Traditional English Oil Painting depicting Metal Worker in his Workshop

Traditional English Oil Painting depicting Metal Worker in his Workshop

By John Edwards 2

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Metal Worker by John Edwards (1940 - 2020) signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 29 x 23.5 inches canvas : 23 x 18 inches Provenance: private collection, UK Condition: very good c...

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Mid-20th Century English School Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Antique Portrait of a Woman, Portrait of a Woman Sitting, Female Portrait
Antique Portrait of a Woman, Portrait of a Woman Sitting, Female Portrait

Antique Portrait of a Woman, Portrait of a Woman Sitting, Female Portrait

Located in AIGNAN, FR

Antique portrait painting of a woman signed in the bottom right. A thoughtful portrait of a young woman in a shawl sat on a chair and deep in thought. It's an atmopsheric piece wit...

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Early 19th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Elegant Georgian Lady Portrait In Ornate Rococo Gilt Frame Oil Painting Canvas
Elegant Georgian Lady Portrait In Ornate Rococo Gilt Frame Oil Painting Canvas

Elegant Georgian Lady Portrait In Ornate Rococo Gilt Frame Oil Painting Canvas

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Elegant Georgian Lady Portrait In Ornate Rococo Gilt Frame Oil Painting Canvas 19th Century English School, unsigned Oil on canvas, framed in highly elaborate gilt frame Framed: 30 ...

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19th Century English School Portrait Paintings

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Oil

17th Century Italian School Baroque Oil Painting Christ John Baptist Framed
17th Century Italian School Baroque Oil Painting Christ John Baptist Framed

17th Century Italian School Baroque Oil Painting Christ John Baptist Framed

By Guido Reni

Located in Stockholm, SE

This profoundly religious oil on canvas by an unknown artist was painted in the second half of the 17th century. It draws inspiration from the renowned Italian master Guido Reni (157...

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17th Century Italian School Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Oil

Fine Victorian English Oil Painting Tranquil Pastoral Landscape with Cattle 1891
Fine Victorian English Oil Painting Tranquil Pastoral Landscape with Cattle 1891

Fine Victorian English Oil Painting Tranquil Pastoral Landscape with Cattle 1891

By Thomas Spinks

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Tranquil Pastures by Thomas Spinks (British, 1847-1927) signed and dated (18)91 oil on board framed framed: 9.5 x 12.5 inches board : 7 x 10 inches Provenance: private collection, En...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

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Oil

Huge French 1930's Post Impressionist Signed Oil Portrait Artist Painting
Huge French 1930's Post Impressionist Signed Oil Portrait Artist Painting

Huge French 1930's Post Impressionist Signed Oil Portrait Artist Painting

By Georges Delhomme

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of the artist, Mario Tauzin (French 1909-1979) By Georges Delhomme (French 1904-1989) signed oil painting board, framed dated 1934 framed: 46.5 x 35 inches board: 42 x 30 in...

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1930s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Huge Antique Oil Painting Oval Portrait of Mary Magdalene Holding Ointment Jar
Huge Antique Oil Painting Oval Portrait of Mary Magdalene Holding Ointment Jar

Huge Antique Oil Painting Oval Portrait of Mary Magdalene Holding Ointment Jar

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of Mary Magdalene with an Ointment Jar Spanish School, early 20th century, unsigned after the earlier 16th century painting by Jan van Scorel oil on panel, framed framed: 4...

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Early 20th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid-20th Century French Signed Oil Portrait of a Woman
Mid-20th Century French Signed Oil Portrait of a Woman

Mid-20th Century French Signed Oil Portrait of a Woman

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of a Young Woman French artist, mid 20th century signed oil on board, frames Framed: 29 x 23 inches Board : 22 x 15 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition:...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Oriental Figure Study in Red and White
Oriental Figure Study in Red and White

Oriental Figure Study in Red and White

Located in Stockholm, SE

Attributed to John Arsenius (1818–1903) Sweden Oriental Figure monogrammed lower left JA oil on panel unframed 26.5 × 15.5 cm (10.4 × 6.1 in) framed 34 × 23 cm (13.4 × 9.1 in) Pro...

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Mid-19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Hidden Portraits VIII, Modern Acrylic on Canvas, Framed, Circa 1980s
Hidden Portraits VIII, Modern Acrylic on Canvas, Framed, Circa 1980s

Hidden Portraits VIII, Modern Acrylic on Canvas, Framed, Circa 1980s

Located in London, GB

'Hidden Portraits VIII', acrylic on canvas mounted on board, Florentine School (circa 1980s-90s). This gallery has acquired a number of paintings through an intermediary of an ageing...

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1980s Modern Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Fine Antique English Dog Painting Portrait of Collie & Long Haired Chihuahua Dog
Fine Antique English Dog Painting Portrait of Collie & Long Haired Chihuahua Dog

Fine Antique English Dog Painting Portrait of Collie & Long Haired Chihuahua Dog

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of a Recumbent Collie and Chihuahua Dog Late 19th / Early 20th Century English School, Oil on canvas, framed Framed: 28 x 24 inches Canvas: 24 x 20 inches Provenance: Privat...

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Late 19th Century English School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Victorian English Dog Painting White Terrier Looking Alert with Red Collar
Victorian English Dog Painting White Terrier Looking Alert with Red Collar

Victorian English Dog Painting White Terrier Looking Alert with Red Collar

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The White Terrier English School, 19th century oil painting on board, gilt framed framed: 12 x 11 inches board : 9 x 7 inches Provenance: private collection, Cotswolds, England Condi...

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19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

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Oil

Fine 17thC British Portrait Aristocratic Lady Holding Flowers Huge Oil Painting
Fine 17thC British Portrait Aristocratic Lady Holding Flowers Huge Oil Painting

Fine 17thC British Portrait Aristocratic Lady Holding Flowers Huge Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of an Aristocratic Lady Holding Flowers in a Landscape Setting English School, 17th century, circle of Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680) inscribed 'C Wither of Hall Place' oil on ...

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Parisian French Cancan Montmatre Paris Portrait Belle Epoque
Parisian French Cancan Montmatre Paris Portrait Belle Epoque

Parisian French Cancan Montmatre Paris Portrait Belle Epoque

Located in PARIS, FR

Pierre-André Farcy, known as Andry-Farcy (1882–1950) French Cancan Oil on canvas 61 × 50 cm (24 × 19.7 in.) 71.5 × 66 cm (28.1 × 26 in.) framed Signed lower left Best remembered tod...

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Figurative Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

Victorian Oil Charming London Park Scene with Dapper Gentleman Smoking & Horses
Victorian Oil Charming London Park Scene with Dapper Gentleman Smoking & Horses

Victorian Oil Charming London Park Scene with Dapper Gentleman Smoking & Horses

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Dapper Gentleman in the London Park by Philip Henry Rideout (British, late 19th century) signed & dated 1895 oil on canvas, framed Framed: 17.5 x 14.5 inches Canvas : 12 x 10 inches ...

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Late 19th Century English School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

American Impressionist "Reading Lakeside" Antique Woman Portrait Oil Painting
American Impressionist "Reading Lakeside" Antique Woman Portrait Oil Painting

American Impressionist "Reading Lakeside" Antique Woman Portrait Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique American impressionist oil painting. Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Measuring: 24 by 21 inches overall, and 14 by 10.5 painting alone. Excellent condition, ready to hang and ...

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Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fine Italian Old Master Oil Painting c. 1700's The Madonna Christ Child St. John
Fine Italian Old Master Oil Painting c. 1700's The Madonna Christ Child St. John

Fine Italian Old Master Oil Painting c. 1700's The Madonna Christ Child St. John

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Madonna, Christ Child and St. John Italian Old Master, circa 1700's period oil painting on canvas, unframed Canvas: 28.5 x 24 inches conditon: overall very good for its age, a fe...

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Early 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

French school, circa 1840, Portrait of a Gentleman, oil on wood, signed
French school, circa 1840, Portrait of a Gentleman, oil on wood, signed

French school, circa 1840, Portrait of a Gentleman, oil on wood, signed

Located in Paris, FR

French school, circa 1840, Portrait of a Gentleman, monogrammed D.L. on the lower right oil on wood panel 28.8 x 24,8 In a beautiful antique frame : 48 x 43.5 cm This gentleman’s...

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1840s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sailors in Nice: Mixed Media Gouache and Pastel on Paper, 1950s
Sailors in Nice: Mixed Media Gouache and Pastel on Paper, 1950s

Sailors in Nice: Mixed Media Gouache and Pastel on Paper, 1950s

By Alfred Salvignol

Located in London, GB

'Sailors in the Port of Nice', mixed media - gouache, pastel and oil on paper, by Alfred Salvignol (circa 1950s). The Port of Nice is one of the key hubs of Nice and, in fact, of the entire French Riviera, standing out as one of the main harbours for the boats which sail across the Mediterranean Sea. It accommodates both the ships operated by ferry companies and the private yachts of visitors who come to Nice by sea. The artist here depicts a group of crusty sailors watching...

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1950s Expressionist Mixed Media

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Paper, Pastel, Oil, Gouache

18th Century German Old Master Portrait of an Elderly Bearded Man
18th Century German Old Master Portrait of an Elderly Bearded Man

18th Century German Old Master Portrait of an Elderly Bearded Man

By Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich

Located in Stockholm, SE

Circle of Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich (1712–1774) Germany Head of an Elderly Bearded Man oil on panel unframed 28 × 22.5 cm (11 × 8.9 in) framed 44.5 × 38.5 cm (17.5 × 15.2 in...

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Late 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Chroma-Q- 21st Century Contemporary portrait Painting
Chroma-Q- 21st Century Contemporary portrait Painting

Chroma-Q- 21st Century Contemporary portrait Painting

By Tania Rivilis

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Tania Rivilis Chroma-Q 41 x 29 cm framed (included in price) 44 x 32 cm Oilpaint on wood panel Tania Rivilis (b. 1986) 2022 winner of the 'William Locke Price' ( £ 30.000 ) from ...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Portrait of a Young Boy, Oil on Canvas, Unsigned, Circa 1850
Portrait of a Young Boy, Oil on Canvas, Unsigned, Circa 1850

Portrait of a Young Boy, Oil on Canvas, Unsigned, Circa 1850

Located in Stockholm, Stockholm

Oval Portrait of a Young Boy (Johan Gustaf Moll, 1843–1912), attributed to Carl Ferdinand Sohn (1805–1867) An intimate oval portrait of a young boy. Mounted in an oval gilt wood peri...

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1850s Other Art Style Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

1840's English Watercolor Portrait of a Young Mother Titled Inscribed & Dated
1840's English Watercolor Portrait of a Young Mother Titled Inscribed & Dated

1840's English Watercolor Portrait of a Young Mother Titled Inscribed & Dated

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of Sophia Clifton, aged 33 years, dated January 29th 1841 watercolour on artist paper with wood panel backing, framed framed: 16 x 12 inches painting : 13.5 x 9.5 inches Pro...

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Mid-19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

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Watercolor

1920's British Signed Oil Painting Portrait Lady by Piano Interior Light Scene
1920's British Signed Oil Painting Portrait Lady by Piano Interior Light Scene

1920's British Signed Oil Painting Portrait Lady by Piano Interior Light Scene

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of the Artists Mother *see below by Gladys Marguerite Baker (British, 1889-1959) signed, titled verso oil on canvas, framed framed: 29 x 17 inches canvas: 24 x 12 inches Pr...

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Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Very Large Antique French Old Master Oil Painting after Rembrandt, self portrait
Very Large Antique French Old Master Oil Painting after Rembrandt, self portrait

Very Large Antique French Old Master Oil Painting after Rembrandt, self portrait

By Antique French

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: French School, 19th century, after the earlier work by Rembrandt Title: Self portrait of the artist Medium: oil on canvas, framed in antique gilt swept frame. Fra...

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19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

English School 19th Century Oil - Portrait of A Gentleman
English School 19th Century Oil - Portrait of A Gentleman

English School 19th Century Oil - Portrait of A Gentleman

Located in Corsham, GB

A fine portrait of a gentleman in evening wear. Unsigned. Beautifully presented in a swept gilt frame with intricate c-scrolling and shell ornamentation. On canvas. Image size: 74 x ...

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19th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Antique English Oil Painting Portrait of Pomeranian Dog 19th Century framed
Antique English Oil Painting Portrait of Pomeranian Dog 19th Century framed

Antique English Oil Painting Portrait of Pomeranian Dog 19th Century framed

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of a Pomeranian Dog English artist, late 19th century oil on canvas, framed Framed: 14.5 x 12.5 inches Canvas: 10 x 8 inches Provenance: Private collection, Surrey, England ...

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Late 19th Century English School Animal Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

"Eve", Original Oil painting by Kelly Birkenruth of Young Woman
"Eve", Original Oil painting by Kelly Birkenruth of Young Woman

"Eve", Original Oil painting by Kelly Birkenruth of Young Woman

By Kelly Birkenruth

Located in Denver, CO

Kelly Birkenruth's "Eve" (2024) is an original oil painting on panel, measuring 14 x 11 x 2 inches. This exquisite artwork features a detailed portrayal of a female back, capturing the soft curvature and delicate play of light and shadow on the skin. The lace trim of her clothing adds a touch of elegance and femininity to the composition. The muted tones and soft background highlight Birkenruth’s technical skill and artistic vision. The painting is framed, with overall dimensions of 15 x 12 inches, enhancing its presentation. Known for her ability to convey the human form with both realism and sensitivity, Birkenruth’s "Eve" is a captivating addition to any art collection. Kelly Birkenruth’s captivating paintings are in the style of contemporary realism while staying firmly grounded in the tradition of the Old Masters. She is able to pull the viewer into her paintings by interweaving emotion with a humanistic quality through her supreme handling of light. Through her portraits and still lifes she is able to evoke sensitivity and empathy, which in turn allows her to create images which transcend mere representation to capture the true essence of her subject. Kelly’s arresting compositions, draftsmanship, use of color and observation of detail allow her to create paintings with a timeless quality. After earning her degree from Pennsylvania State University, Kelly moved...

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21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Madonna and child, Italian school, 18th century
Madonna and child, Italian school, 18th century

Madonna and child, Italian school, 18th century

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Italian School, 18th century Depicted are the Madonna and Child Jesus, the virgin Mary is holding the Child Jesus lovingly in her arms. The child, lying on a bundle of cloth and with...

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18th Century Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Tree Nymph in a Landscape - American Impressionist 1920's art oil painting
Tree Nymph in a Landscape - American Impressionist 1920's art oil painting

Tree Nymph in a Landscape - American Impressionist 1920's art oil painting

Located in Hagley, England

This gorgeous large American Impressionist oil painting is attributed to Lillian M. Genth. She was a favourite pupil of Whistlers whilst at an art school in Paris. She is best known for depicting female forms or nymphs in landscapes such as this, up until about 1928 when she focused on other topics. She had an estate in Connecticutt and would often paint models in the woods there. Although not initially accepted by Victorian Society, In 1908 her painting, The Lark, won her the Shaw Memorial Prize at the 83rd Annual Exhibition of the National Academy of Design. The Lark depicts a full female nude strolling through the woods with her head turned looking toward the sky as if she just heard a lark, as the title suggests. This painting successfully demonstrates Whistler’s influence on Genth through the integration of the nude form and the landscape. Our lovely painting's composition is of a nymph seated in a tree playing pipes with a blue sky as background, while sheep graze beyond her in a landscape. The dappled sunlight on her skin and hair are beautiful. This is a superb example of work by a female American Impressionist in the 1920's and visually stunning. Unsigned. Provenance: Berkshire estate. Christies London Condition. Oil on canvas, image size is 50 inches by 37 inches and in good condition. Frame. House an ornate gilt frame. Framed size is 57 inches by 44 inches and in good condition. Lillian Mathilde Genth (1876 – March 28, 1953) was an American impressionist artist. She is best known for her depiction of female nudes in landscape settings. However, in the middle of her career she swore off painting female nudes and began painting more conservative paintings inspired by her travels. In about 30 years Genth appeared in 233 exhibitions, and while well renowned for her paintings while alive, her story and artwork have been lost in the retelling of American art history. Lillian Mathilde Genth was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Matilda Caroline Rebscher and Samuel Adam. Genth began her art career by attending the Philadelphia School of Design for Women in Pennsylvania on scholarship. During her schooling years she worked to help support herself as a dress designer. At the Philadelphia School of Design for Women her primary teacher was Elliott Daingerfield. Daingerfield greatly influenced her style, which can be seen in the similar tonalist and coloristic qualities of her landscape scenes. Genth graduated from Philadelphia School of Design for Women in 1900. She received the William L. Elkins European fellowship for attainment in art from the Philadelphia School of Design, which sponsored her to paint in Europe for a year. During her time in Europe, Genth first settled in Paris, France in October 1900 where she enrolled in art classes at the Académie Carmen, an art school run by James McNeill Whistler. Whistler became a large influence on Genth’s work and she was known to be a favorite pupil of his. During one of Whistler’s visits to the school in 1900, he was so impressed by Genth’s work that he gave her a paint palette; an honor that she used and treasured for the rest of her career. This was an incredible compliment from Whistler, who rarely accepted women painters. Genth’s style is typically attributed to Whistler because of her paintings' tonalist qualities and because he taught her to see her paintings as a whole instead of in individual parts. After the Academie Carmen closed in 1901, Genth stayed in Europe for three more years. During this time she worked on painting landscapes, genre scenes, and waterfronts; her nudes would not begin for a few more years. In 1904 Genth returned to the United States and was living in New York City. It was at this point that her career began to flourish. In 1904 Genth showed at three exhibitions: the National Academy of Design, Art Club of Philadelphia, and Worcester Museum. In October of that same year she appeared in her first individual show at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Also in 1904 Genth received the Mary Shaw...

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1920s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Antique Continental Old Master oil after Murillo, fine gilt frame
Antique Continental Old Master oil after Murillo, fine gilt frame

Antique Continental Old Master oil after Murillo, fine gilt frame

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: 18th/ 19th century Continental School, after Murillo Title: Figures eating Grapes Medium: signed oil painting on metal, framed. Size:...

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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Antique French Impressionist Self Portrait of Artist 1900's Oil Painting canvas
Antique French Impressionist Self Portrait of Artist 1900's Oil Painting canvas

Antique French Impressionist Self Portrait of Artist 1900's Oil Painting canvas

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Self Portrait of the Artist by René PIROLA (French, 1878 - 1912) stamped with artists mark oil on canvas, framed framed: 27 x 22 inches canvas: 26 x 21.5 inches Provenance: private ...

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Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Mid-Century Oil Painting in Ornate Frame Flamenco Dance Scene in Vibrant Colors
Mid-Century Oil Painting in Ornate Frame Flamenco Dance Scene in Vibrant Colors

Mid-Century Oil Painting in Ornate Frame Flamenco Dance Scene in Vibrant Colors

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Dancers Spanish School, mid 20th century signed oil on canvas, framed inscribed verso Framed: 32 x 26 inches Canas: 24 x 18 inches Provenance: private collection, France Conditio...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Portrait Noblewoman Van Loo Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas Old master French
Portrait Noblewoman Van Loo Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas Old master French

Portrait Noblewoman Van Loo Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas Old master French

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Jean-Baptiste van Loo (Aix-en-Provence, 1684–1745) circle Portrait of a Lady Oil on canvas 93 x 77 cm. In antique frames (with imperfections) 103 x 87 cm. The painting depicts...

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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Reno - Framed 19th Century Oil, Portrait of a Cavalier Smoking a Pipe
Reno - Framed 19th Century Oil, Portrait of a Cavalier Smoking a Pipe

Reno - Framed 19th Century Oil, Portrait of a Cavalier Smoking a Pipe

By Reno

Located in Corsham, GB

The English Civil War proved an appealing subject for nineteenth-century history painters, offering not only dramatic narrative potential but also vibrant, distinctive costumes. As t...

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19th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Copy of "Portrait of Beatrice dʼEste" by Leonardo da Vinci created 15th Century
Copy of "Portrait of Beatrice dʼEste" by Leonardo da Vinci created 15th Century

Copy of "Portrait of Beatrice dʼEste" by Leonardo da Vinci created 15th Century

Located in New York, NY

A masterful copy by an unknown artist, after the portrait of "Beatrice d'Este" by Leonardo Da Vinci also known as ‘Portrait of a Lady’ or ‘La Dama con la reticella di perle (The Lady With a Pearl Hairnet)’. The original work originally created in the 15th Century is currently on display in the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana Museum of Milan. Beatrice d'Este was the Duchess of Bari/Milan and was believed to be one of the most attractive princesses of the Renaissance. Her impeccable style won her many admirers throughout Italy and France, and she became a trendsetter of the highest order. This copy of the original painting, is an oil on canvas done in the 18th Century, and in this exquisite portrait, the artist has masterfully depicted the fine details with draped hair, pearls, royal dress, ornate headgear and sumptuous jewelry in front of a dark background. Once again, capturing the imagination with another enigmatic smile. It comes housed in an elegant period giltwood frame with ebonized trims and ready to be displayed with hanging wire on verso. Art measures 28 x 18 inches Frame measures 34.5 x 24.5 inches There is much debate and controversy over who actually painted the "Beatrice d'Este" was it Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519), or Giovanni Ambrogio de Predis (1455–1508). So we may never know who executed the original portrait which hangs in the museum, but that need not deter from an appreciation of its singularity. Following the portraiture convention established by painters of the Quattrocentro, the artist has chosen to portray his sitter in profile. In doing so, he magnificently captures the essence of his sitter, a girl on the threshold of womanhood. Bedecked in the adornments—silk, velvet, pearls and embroidery (brocade) crafted of spun gold threads—afforded her by birthright and marriage, Beatrice looks forward in noble serenity. And at the same time her profile with its upturned nose and slight smile betrays an innocence that must have been the basis of the oft-repeated epithet: la più zentil donna in Italia” (“the sweetest lady in Italy”). It is believed the lady is Beatrice d'Este (1475-1497), duchess of Bari and later of Milan, the wife of Ludovico Sforza (known as "il Moro"). One of the most beautiful princesses of the Italian Renaissance, she was known for her good taste in fashion. Beatrice was a member of the Este-Sforza family, which joined by marriage two of the oldest reigning and already powerful houses in Italy. The house of Este, which held court in Ferrara, traced its lineage to the 11th century Dukes of Saxony and Bavaria. Beatriceʼs father, Ercole I ruled the Ferrara commune for 34 years, catapulting the city-state (and the Estes with it) to an unmatched level of economic prosperity and cultural prominence. The family was renowned for its love of letters and patronage of the arts. The first time Leonardo da Vinci’s name resounded in the Ambrosiana, it was through the pen of its founder, Cardinal Federico Borromeo, who attributed this little panel to the great Master, describing it as “A portrait of a Duchess of Milan, by the hand of Leonardo”. Following the Cardinal’s statement, the portrait was for long assumed to depict Beatrice d’Este, the wife of Ludovico il Moro. However, scholars have recently been more cautious and vague in their statements, with regard to both the artist (anonymous Lombard or Emilian...

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18th Century Northern Renaissance Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Antique Oil Painting Romantic Pastoral Scene 19th Century French Classical Art
Antique Oil Painting Romantic Pastoral Scene 19th Century French Classical Art

Antique Oil Painting Romantic Pastoral Scene 19th Century French Classical Art

Located in Palm Coast, FL

Elegant antique original oil painting on canvas depicting a romantic pastoral scene inspired by 19th-century European traditions. The composition portrays a young couple resting in a...

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19th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

17th Century Dutch Old Master Oil Painting Oval Shape Figures in Tavern Interior
17th Century Dutch Old Master Oil Painting Oval Shape Figures in Tavern Interior

17th Century Dutch Old Master Oil Painting Oval Shape Figures in Tavern Interior

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Tavern Interior Dutch School, 17th century oil on metal, framed framed: 8 x 6.75 inches painting: 6 x 4.25 inches provenance: private collection condition: very good and sound condit...

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Head Portrait of Old English Sheep Dog Signed Vintage English Oil Painting
Head Portrait of Old English Sheep Dog Signed Vintage English Oil Painting

Head Portrait of Old English Sheep Dog Signed Vintage English Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Old English Sheep Dog English School, circa 1950's period signed oil on board, framed framed: 10 x 8.25 inches board : 7 x 10 inches Provenance: private collection, UK Condition:...

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Mid-20th Century English School Animal Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of a Gentleman in Pastel, Empire–Restoration Period, French, 19th century
Portrait of a Gentleman in Pastel, Empire–Restoration Period, French, 19th century

Portrait of a Gentleman in Pastel, Empire–Restoration Period, French, 19th century

Located in Firenze, IT

Portrait of a Gentleman in Pastel, Empire–Restoration Period, Oval Format, French School, 19th Century A pastel on paper depicting a young gentleman shown in half-length, wearing a ...

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19th Century French School Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Pastel

The Fair Skipper: boating on a mountain lake ca 1830 the Swiss Alps painting
The Fair Skipper: boating on a mountain lake ca 1830 the Swiss Alps painting

The Fair Skipper: boating on a mountain lake ca 1830 the Swiss Alps painting

Located in Norwich, GB

Here is an almost two hundred year old painting which is so irresistibly charming that it's crazy! You may have seen painted landscapes, portraits, genre scenes - but how many pretty...

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1830s Romantic Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Self Portrait Of The Artist Munich 1875 Bavarian Münchner Schule Oil Painting
Self Portrait Of The Artist Munich 1875 Bavarian Münchner Schule Oil Painting

Self Portrait Of The Artist Munich 1875 Bavarian Münchner Schule Oil Painting

Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset

Albin Mattenheimer. German ( b.1823 - d.1875 ). Self Portrait, Munich 1875. Oil On Canvas. Signed & Dated Lower Left. Image size 34.1 inches x 26.6 inches ( 86.5cm x 67.5cm ). Frame size 42.5 inches x 34.8 inches ( 108cm x 88.5cm ). Available for sale; this original oil painting is by the German artist Albin Mattenheimer and is dated 1875. The painting is presented and supplied in its original period frame (which is shown in these photographs). The frame has benefitted from cleaning, restoration and reinforcement, which was performed on our instruction, supervision and approval. The canvas and the painted surface have been professionally restored whilst in previous ownership, probably within the last 20 years. This includes a couple of repairs to perforations in the canvas which are of good material integrity. This antique painting is in good condition. It wants for nothing and is supplied ready to hang and display. The painting is signed and dated 1875 lower left. Albin Mattenheimer (1823–1875) was a German painter associated with the artistic traditions of Bavaria during the nineteenth century. Born in Bamberg in 1823, he belonged to the distinguished Mattenheimer family of artists, several generations of whom worked as painters, restorers, and teachers in southern Germany. The family had established a notable artistic reputation from the eighteenth century onwards, particularly through Andreas Theodor Mattenheimer and his descendants, who were active in Bamberg, Munich, and other Bavarian cultural centres. Mattenheimer studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich, one of the most important artistic institutions in Germany during the nineteenth century. He subsequently worked in Munich and is generally regarded as a landscape painter. His surviving recorded works include views of Nuremberg and other Bavarian subjects, reflecting the enduring popularity of topographical and landscape painting in the period. He is often associated with the circle of painters known as the Chiemseemaler, artists inspired by the scenery of the Chiemsee region of Upper Bavaria. Like many German painters of his generation, Mattenheimer worked during a period when Romanticism was gradually giving way to a more naturalistic approach to landscape and genre painting. His works demonstrate an appreciation of atmosphere, place, and the character of the Bavarian countryside. Although comparatively little is known about his career today, Mattenheimer’s paintings occasionally appear on the art market and are represented in specialist reference works on nineteenth-century German art. His relative obscurity has meant that much of his oeuvre remains under-researched, and works by the artist are consequently of particular interest to collectors of German and Central European painting. Albin Mattenheimer died in 1875, leaving behind a small but intriguing body of work that forms part of the rich tradition of nineteenth-century Bavarian painting...

Category

1870s Naturalistic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil