Face Paintings

This exceptional antique oil painting on canvas by renowned American artist Henry Peters Gray (1819–1877) depicts W. P. Wright, Esq. in a dignified three-quarter-length portrait painted in 1860. The sitter wears a dark formal coat over a crisp white shirt and brown waistcoat, while his right arm rests against a rich red upholstered surface. His full beard, composed expression, and direct yet contemplative gaze reflect the confidence and refinement associated with mid-19th-century American portraiture. Gray carefully models the sitter’s face through subtle transitions of light and shadow, contrasting the warm flesh tones and reddish-brown beard against the restrained dark background. Finely observed details—including the folded handkerchief, waistcoat chain, and ring—add individuality without distracting from the portrait’s formal presence. An important handwritten inscription on the reverse identifies both the sitter and artist and records the circumstances of the painting: “For W. P. Wright Esq. Portrait from Henry Peters Gray. Painted at Pittsfield, Mass., August 1860.” This period inscription provides valuable direct provenance and securely connects the portrait with Gray’s documented career. The painting is presented in a traditional period gilt frame with a beaded inner border and is ready to hang. 🖼️ Measurements: Painting: 25" W × 30" H Framed: 30" W × 35" H ✍️ Signature: The portrait is identified by a handwritten inscription on the reverse naming Henry Peters Gray, the sitter W. P. Wright, Esq., the location Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and the date August 1860. ✅ Condition: Good antique condition with minor age-appropriate surface wear. The period gilt frame shows light wear consistent with age. Please review all photographs carefully for a complete assessment. 📦 Shipping: Professionally packed and shipped the same business day from Florida. About the Artist Henry Peters Gray (1819–1877) was an important American portrait, genre, and history painter born in New York City. He studied under Daniel Huntington...

This painting presents a sophisticated visual paradox: a woman dressed in the refined style of a 17th-century portrait — black dress, lace collar, white bonnet — is interrupted by un...

Marcel Vertes (French/Hungarian, 1895 – 1961) ‘Circus performance’ Oil on canvas board Signed `VERTES` (to the reverse) 20 x 24 in. (51 x 61 cm.) Provenance: With the Hammer Gallerie...

Diogenes is a masterfully executed oil painting that reinterprets the legendary Greek philosopher through an elegant fusion of classical idealism and poetic symbolism. Seated in cont...

6189 Portrait of a young Roman waterbearer Signed Set in an elaborate frame Image size 11.5x15.5"

A striking 1930s Modern portrayal of El Greco's Renaissance masterpiece, "Mater Dolorosa" by Notable California Woman Artist, Leonine E. Wallace. Artwork size: 13 x 10 inches. O...

GIOVANNI BOLDINI (FERRARA 1842–1931 PARIS) Profilo di Giovane Seduta 1915 circa Expertise by Prof. Dini ( see photo attached) oil on panel cm 35 x 26,8 not signed

"The painting “Mongolian Beauty. Holiday” continues the series “Children of the World”. said Anna about this painting. "Among other folk costumes, the Mongolian costume caught my at...

Italian painter (18th century) - Holy Family with the Infant Saint John. 43 x 38 cm (without frame) - 51.5 x 46.5 cm (with frame). Oil on canvas, in a carved and gilded wooden fram...

Expressive Male Portrait French, mid 20th century from the studio collection of Simone Forge (1930's-1950's female French artist) oil on canvas, unframed Canvas: 24 x 19.75 inches Pr...

Contemporary figure study of classical Greek sculpture of a male depicted with expressive brushstrokes on a bold, deep red background, by UK-based Filipino artist...

A charming nineteenth century portrait of a young lady wearing a pale blue dress and lace bonnet, set against a dark brown background. Well presented in a rustic white frame. Unsigne...

Rebecca Jack "If You Only Knew" Acrylic on Canvas 24 x 24 Inches, 25,5 x 25.5 Inches Floated Oak Frame __________________________ Rebecca Jack, an intuitive painter, creates vibran...

This extremely rare miniature, attributed to the great miniaturist Floriano Pietrocola (Vasto, 3 May 1809 – Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi, 4 August 1899), depicts His Eminence Cardinal Pa...

A striking early 19th-century portrait of Coleta Quentin, wife of Peter. An inscription in Latin records that she was born 14 August 1776 and died 2 August 1831. Her gaze is direct a...

John Baker’s “Dressing the Sewing Dummy” is an acrylic painting on canvas with collage 38 x 20 inches by .75 inch in reds, yellows, blues and purples. A young seamstress is elated by...

ABOUT THE ARTWORK Darling, sometimes let go of your dreams from the series Perichoresis This work addresses one of the most delicate and mature emotional states — the moment a perso...

Illegible signature Work on cardboard Golden wooden frame 49 x 44 x 4 cm

This refined early 18th-century Flemish oil painting depicts a gentleman dressed in a red robe, a fancy lace cravat and cascading cuffs. His wig falls in masses, framing his introspe...

Jesus at the House of Mary & Martha Italian artist, 1600's oil on canvas, unframed Canvas: 32.5 x 56.5 inches Provenance: Private collection, England Condition: for a work of such mo...

Everett Shinn (1873-1953). Portrait of a Clown in Circus, 1947. Pencil. color pencil, gouache on paper. Sheet measures 8 x 10 inches. Framed measurement: 13 x 15 inches. Signed...

A bright portrait study by the Ukrainian artist Mikhail Gavrilovich Belsky (1922-1994), depicting a blonde-haired girl in folk dress holding a yellow gourd. The work is rendered with...

Portrait of the Artist Manuel Neri Heavy Impasto on Linen San Francisco Abstract San Francisco Abstract Expressionist School a portrait by Honora Berg (American, 1897 - 1985). Heavy impasto with broad strokes an interior scene with the iconic San Francisco sculptor Manuel Neri. Honora captures Manuel's distinctive features with her expressionist style and layered paints. Manuel is in a dark suit and bright shirt and tie resting his arm on the window and looking out at the trees in the distance. Provenance, Estate of Honora Berg - David Carlson Gallery, Larry Miller...

Antonio Tempesta (Florence 1555 - Rome 1630) Circle The Conversion of Saint Paul on the Road to Damascus Oil on canvas 112 x 102 cm Framed 125 x 114 cm The scene depicts the e...

A fine 19th century Belgian oil on canvas portrait of a gentleman, by Alfred Stevens. Excellent quality work which is signed with a monogram and presented in an antique gilt frame wi...

This intimate watercolour depicts the artist’s children, Nils Tirén and Stina Tirén, they reading the Christmas annual Kring granen och brasan. The image served as the original illus...

Citation : Si l'oeil ne contemple pas, l'oeil ne verra pas Animal - Closeup portrait of a cat Technique: oil, acrylic, and ink on old book pages on wooden fram...

(Series: Le Jardin Privé / Your Private Paradise) “Some doors lead not to rooms, but to states of grace — hidden havens where the soul finally feels at home.” This contemporary paint...

Italian artist Daniela Astone lives and works in Florence. She enjoys working with live models and paints her works from observation, the classical appr...

Alexandre-Georges ROUX, known as George ROUX Ganges (Hérault), 1853 – Versailles, 1929 Portrait of a Child Dressed as a Sailor Oil on wood panel 27 x 21 cm...

Technical Sheet - Title: *The Secret in Her Eyes* - Artist: Rosendo González Carbonell - Technique: Oil on canvas - Dimensions: 24 x 20 inches - Framing: Unframed - Style: Romantic realism...

This lovely British Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to circle of Sir Thomas Lawrence. Painted circa 1820 it is a seated portrait of a young girl in a white dress with ...

After Joshua Reynolds Girl leaning on a pedestal Oil on canvas Canvas Size - 26 x 33 in Framed Size - 39 x 32 in Sir Joshua Reynolds was the leading portrait painter of 18th-century...

'French Boy in Bloomers', gouache on art paper (circa 1960s-70s), by Raymond Debiève. A young boy emerges from a beach cabana wearing a bloomer bathing costume that was still in use ...

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...

Guido Reni (Bologna 1575 - 1642) Workshop of Saint Catherine of Alexandria (full details LINK) Oil on canvas Measurements (cm): 96 x 73 - with frame 112 x 88 This splendid work dep...

In this 80x80 cm oil on canvas painting, Anna Shesterikova depicts a girl from the American Amish sect, a community that lives its own unique way of life: without electricity, using ...

Portrait of a Noble Lady English School, circa 1820's-1930's period oil on canvas, unframed painting: 35 x 28 inches provenance: private collection, London condition: some old restor...

This painting will come to you stretched on a wooden stretcher and completely ready to be placed in the interior. ABOUT THE ARTWORK "Let's Keep Them for Ourselves" delves into the i...

19th century French Portrait of Matron Oil on Aluminum No visible signature 10 x 12.5 unframed, 15.5 x 18 framed

Antoni Vila Arrufat (1894-1989) - girl eating - Oil on burlap Oil size 55x46 cm. Frameless.

The Madonna in Pensive Thought English 19th Century, Pre-Raphaelite artist, unsigned Oil painting on board, framed Framed: 15 x 10.5 inches Board: 13 x 9 inches Condition: The painti...

With the subject covering his face, we, the viewer, are perplexed by the mystery of the moment. The warm light from the background in this painting titled, "Seer" suggest a fire. I...

THE EXCHANGE Size: 56 x 66 cm (including frame) Oil on canvas A captivating and expressive mid-century figurative painting depicting two stylised figures standing in quiet dialogue,...

I8th century allegorical oil on canvas, a female figure and cherubs. The work is not signed and is probably an overdoor or trumeau from a larger decorative room scheme. It is present...

A charming 18th-century Dutch genre scene depicting an intimate family moment: a mother and her elder daughter gently guiding the youngest as she takes her first tentative steps. The...

"Where Silence Meets Soul" is a contemplative piece that invites viewers to step into the sacred space within. This artwork was inspired by the idea that silence has the power to awa...

Original oil on canvas portrait of a French cavalier by the well known French/Belgian artist, Alex de Andreis. Signed lower right and dated 1924. Condition is very good. Original N...

Lodewijk Bruckman(1903-1995), was a professional artist along with his twin brother Karel. They lived and worked in the Hague in Holland. Lodewijk was a student at the Royal Academy of Art, The Hague, Holland. Exhibited at Raymond Agler Fine Arts Gallery, Gloucester, Cooley Gallery; T. Scott & Fowles Gal, NYC (1948, Boston Arts Festival, (1953, 1957, both prize winners), Cape Cod Museum of Art, Provincetown Art...

Artist/ School: French School, 18th century (unsigned) Title: Mary and the Infant Jesus Christ Medium: oil on canvas, framed Framed: 17 x 14.5 inches Canvas: 16 x 12.75 inches Pr...

Two women converse whilst sharing a pot of tea in a café, rendered in broad, bold brushstrokes. The work is well presented in a gilt frame with beaded and lamb's tongue running patte...

Portrait of a Noble Lady with her dog attributed to Abraham Lambertsz. van den Tempel, Dutch 1622 - 1672 *see notes below oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 40 x 33.5 inches provenance...

This sweet little boy sits quietly like a well brought up child, but you can see in his eyes how much he likes to run and play. In this sensitive portrait painted in circa 1860 by Fé...

Exquisite Quality French Art Nouveau oil on canvas painting of an elegant lady and pup, titled "The Little Prince" / "Le Dauphin no. 51" (on exhibition labe...

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. About Artist Mic...

This superb British Post Impressionist sixties self-portrait oil painting is by artist Glyn Morgan. Morgan was a noted Welsh artist, initially taught by Ceri Richards in Cardiff and ...

St. Nicholas of Tolentino (1245-1305) Italian School, 17th century oil painting on canvas, canvas: 10 x 8 inches provenance: private collection, Germany Very fine and rare 17th century Italian Old...

Late 20th century surrealist gouache and watercolour on paper by British artist Derek Carruthers. The painting is signed to the bottom right and title...

Antique American modernist portrait oil painting by Salpi Miriam Mavian (Born 1908). Oil on canvas, circa 1930. Signed. Displayed in a giltwoo...

US buyers pay no import tariffs on this item. This late 18th-century Italian oil painting fragment depicts Mary Magdalene kneeling alongside an alabaster jar. Christ’s hand is parti...