18th Century and Earlier Art

The Shipping Harbor Dutch School, early 1700's period, unsigned. oil on canvas, framed framed: 24 x 35 inches canvas : 17 x 28 inches Provenance: private collection, UK Condition: m...

The Crucifixion Christ on the Cross Flemish School, 18th Century oil on canvas laid on panel, unframed panel : 31 x 18.5 inches Provenance: private collection, UK Condition: very goo...

Artist: Treadway Russell Nash (English, 1724-1811) Title: "A View of Stourbridge", "A View of Upton upon Severn, from Ryal Hill", "Bewdley", and "Tenbury" Portfolio: Collections for the History of Worcestershire Year: 1781-1782 (First edition) Medium: Set of Four Original Engravings on watermarked laid paper Limited edition: Unknown Printer: John Nichols, London, UK Publisher: T. Payne and Son, J. Robson, B. White, Leigh and Sotheby, London, UK; Fletcher, Oxford, UK; and Lewis, Worcester, UK Reference: Upcott III, page 1330 Sheet size (each): approx. 10" x 16.5" Image size (each): approx. 6.88" x 11.75" Condition: A few light handling creases. Have been professionally stored away for decades. They are all strong impressions in excellent condition Notes: Provenance: private collection - Aspen, CO. All four works were engraved by English artist Thomas Sanders (Active: Mid-Late 18th Century) after drawings by himself. Comes from Nash's two volume "Collections for the History of Worcestershire", (1781-1782) (First edition), which consists of 75 engravings. Each work is printed from one copper plate in one color: black. There was a (Second edition) "with Additions" bound in with Volume II of this portfolio published by John White in 1799. And, both the First and Second editions of "Collections for the History of Worcestershire" are based off Thomas Sanders' 1779-1781 "Perspective Views of the Market Towns within the County of Worcester". Both "A View of Stourbridge" and "A View of Upton upon Severn, from Ryal Hill" have unidentified fleur-de-lis watermarks in the center of their sheets. "Bewdley" has an unidentified watermark in the center of its sheet resembling "XV" and "Tenbury" has no watermark. Biography: Treadway Russell Nash (24 June 1724 – 26 January 1811) was an English clergyman, now known as an early historian of Worcestershire and the author of Collections for the History of Worcestershire, an important source document for Worcestershire county histories. He was a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London. Treadway Russell Nash was born on 24 June 1724 born at Clerkenleap, in Kempsey, Worcestershire. His family were from Ombersley. They had lands there and at Claines, and had later bought lands in the Reformation around St Peter's, Droitwich. He was related to James Nash and John Nash, both MPs for Worcester. His father Richard, a grandson of Sir Rowland Berkeley, died in 1740, and Richard's eldest son in 1757. As a result, Treadway Russell Nash inherited the Russells' Strensham estates from his brother, as well as the Nash estates, and took both names. He was educated from the age of twelve at King's School, Worcester, and became a scholar at Worcester College, Oxford aged fifteen. In March 1749, he accompanied his brother on a trip to the continent, to aid Richard's health. They visited Paris for about six weeks, before spending the summer "on the banks of the Loire". They then visited "Bourdeaux, Thoulouse, Montpelier, Marseilles, Leghorn, Florence, Rome, Naples, Bologna, Venice, Padua, Verona, Milan, Lyons, and again Paris"; such expeditions are often known as the Grand Tour. On his return in late summer 1751, Nash took up a post as Vicar of Eynsham through his friend and future brother-in-law, John Martin. He also had an income as a tutor at Oxford. He took his Doctor of Divinity degree and left Oxford, having "gone out grand compounder", following the death of his brother. He also left his benefice at Eynsham in 1757. While at Oxford he had proposed a road from there to Witney (now the A40 and B4022), and also stood for Parliament. Nash married Margaret Martin...

A young boy feeding his dove, accompanied by his loyal dog, dated 1765 In this intimate Dutch Old Master painting by P. J. Geerst, dated 1765, a tender moment between a child and hi...

A Rare 17th-Century Portrait of John Calvin This small interesting portrait, of John Calvin (1509–1564) offers a rare glimpse into the enduring legacy of the French-Swiss reformer. P...

Red chalk on cream laid paper, 6 3/8 x 7 inches (160 x 176 mm), the full sheet. In very good condition with minor toning and some modern notations in pencil on the verso, as well as ...

Bonaventura Peeters the Elder (1614–1652) attr., Stormy Coastal Scene with Merchant Vessels, Galliot, and Dolphins Framed by rugged cliffs and illuminated under a dark, swirling sk...

Portrait of a Young Mother and Children 17th century Dutch School, unsigned oil on canvas, framed in fine carved wood period frame framed: 38 x 33 inches canvas: 29 x 25 inches Prove...

An early 17th-century Flemish School oil on copper showing the mythological contest between Apollo and Pan in which the mountain god, Tmolus, gives judgement for Apollo. Unsigned. Pa...

Woodcut on laid paper, 8 3/8 x 9 1/8 inches (212 x 233 mm), the full sheet. In excellent condition with text and portraits of Empedocles, Sapho, Zeuxis and others on the verso, as is...

Neapolitan painter (17th century) - Joseph and Potiphar's Wife. 55 x 40.5 cm. Antique oil painting on canvas, unframed (not signed). Condition report: Lined canvas. The painted su...

Hiroshi Sugimoto The Necklace of Jane Seymour, Henry VIII's Third Wife, 2000 Limited Edition Signed pendant of silver-plated brass, imitation pearls, Swarovski glass stones, handmade...

Dogs Playing in Landscape English School, late 18th century, unsigned circle of Thomas Gainsborough (English 1727-1788) oil on canvas, framed framed: 18 x 22 inches canvas : 12 x 16 ...

The Roman Landscape French artist, .late 18th century oil on canvas, framed in antique gilt frame framed: 35.5 x 45.5 inches canvas: 29 x 39 inches Provenance: private collection, Fr...

Flemish Master (17th century) - Still Life with Turkey, Ducks, Rooster, and Rabbit. 97 x 135 cm unframed, 103.5 x 141 cm framed. Oil on canvas, in an ebonized wooden frame with gil...

Flemish Master (17th century) - Still Life with Peacock, Roosters, and a Cat. 97 x 135 cm unframed, 103.5 x 141 cm framed. Oil on canvas, in an ebonized wooden frame with gilt trim...

This heavily-inscribed early 17th-century half-length portrait depicts an officer wearing a silk doublet with a gorget, presented in a feigned oval. He’s standing alongside an anchor...

French school early 18th Century Portrait of a cleric, oil on canvas 68 x 54 cm, oval I recently had this painting cleaned and restored by a professional restorer. It is in fairly ...

This previously unpublished painting was first securely attributed to Govert Dircksz Camphuysen in 1944, following an examination at the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm during which the ...

Artist: Rembrandt Van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669) Title: Self Portrait, Drawing at the Window Year: 1648 Medium: Etching Paper: Verge paper Image (plate mark) size: 6.35 x 5.25 inch...

Follower of Johann Heinrich Tischbein the Elder (1722–1789) Man with Bagpipes oil on oak panel no signature 25 × 19 cm (9.8 × 7.5 in) 31 x 26 cm (12.2 x 10.2 in) This refined 18th...

Artist: Rembrandt Van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669) Title: Christ and the Woman of Samaria Year: 1634 Medium: Etching Paper: Verge paper Image (plate mark) size: 4.75 x 4.25 inches Fr...

Figures in an Arcadian Landscape Italian School, 18th century follower of Claude Lorrain (French 1600-1682) oil painting on canvas: 28 x 36 inches framed: 39.5 by 47 inches presented...

Oil on Canvas. The scene corresponds to a Stations of the Cross, during which Jesus falls under the weight of the heavy cross, which he carries on his shoulders as he ascends to Golg...

An elegant portrait from the late 18th century in oil on wood panel, depicting a contemplative aristocratic lady seated beneath the shade of trees. The model is captured in a pose of...

Artist: Rembrandt Van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669) Title: Bust of a Man Wearing a High Cap, The Artist's Father Year: 1630 Medium: Etching Paper: Verge paper Image (plate mark) size: ...

Umbrian painter (16th century) - Madonna and Child in a Landscape (Madonna Conestabile). 19 x 18 cm unframed, 34 x 33 cm with frame. Oil on canvas mounted on panel, in a gilded woo...

by Jacopo Caraglio (after Rosso Fiorentino) Rome: Carlo Losi, 1526. Engraving on cream laid paper, 8 1/2 x 4 3/8 inches, 215 x 110 mm), thread margins. In very good condition with a...

Travellers in Landscape Flemish Old Master, 18th century oil on on canvas, unframed canvas : 29 x 39 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: very good condition For...

An illuminated page from a book likely in reference to palace life during Emperor Jahangir's reign over the Mughal Empire. Circa 1750. Gouache and ink with gold heightening on cre...

Bouquet of Flowers French School, early 1700's period, unsigned oil painting on canvas, framed in antique gilt frame framed: 37 x 54.4 inches canvas: 30 x 47 inches Provenance: priva...

Monumental French 18th Century oil on canvas 'Verdure' pastoral scene in the manner of the tapestries of Royal Aubusson and the style of Isaac Moillon. Provenance: Southern French ...

Emperor Jahangir and Empress Nur Jahan exchanging lotus blossoms; a symbol of beauty, purity, honesty, rebirth, self-regeneration, and enlightenment....

This 18th century portrait depicts a young child in formal attire standing in a pastoral landscape, holding a hoop toy. The composition juxtaposes the subject's rigid pose and ornate...

This scene depicts the allegorical figure of Charity (Latin: Caritas - love, mercy), which is traditionally portrayed as a woman nursing an infant surrounded by other children, symbo...

Madonna and Christ Child French Old Master, 17th century circle of Simon Vouet (French 1590-164 oil on copper, unframed Copper : 9 x 7 inches Provenance: private collection, Lyon, Fr...

No sentimentality on the loose here. Not with the expressions on the mother and her three children all engaged in various forms of 18th-century drudgery on this late summer’s eve. An...

18th Century French School Portrait of an Actress Oil on canvas 30 x 23 inches 36 x 30 inches, framed

This superb French Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to Pierre Mignard. Painted circa 1670 it is a seated full length portrait of a young lady in a landscape, as Diana w...

Anton Raphael Mengs (Aussig, 1728 - Rome, 1779) Workshop Portrait of a young girl with a book Oil on canvas 64 x 49 cm - Framed 77 x 63 cm , Unsigned The work, depicting a cha...

The Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus Italian 17th century oil on copper, in tabernacle frame Overall framed: 19 x 17 inches Actual copper panel: 14.25 x 11 inches Provenance: pr...

Madonna and Child with St. John the Baptist Italian artist, 18th century, after the earlier painting by Raphael oil on wood panel, framed in an Empire, gilt moulded frame Framed: 23 ...

This stunning 18th century Dutch Old Master Golden Age floral oil painting is attributed to Simon Pietersz Verelst. Painted circa 1700 it is a still life floral of a mixed flower arr...

Portrait of a Gentleman wearing white lace trim collar Flemish School, circa 1630's circle of Anthony van Dyck (Flemish 1599-1641) oil on canvas, unframed Canvas: 30.5 x 25 inches Pr...

The Archangel Raphael Leaving Tobias' Family is an etching by Rembrandt executed in 1641. This etching is a proof of the 3rd state (of 4) before of the diagonals on the ground at the...

View of Riva degli Schiavoni is an original old master artwork realized in the late 18th century by a follower of the School of the italian painter Canaletto. Oil on canvas. An imp...

After Giovanni Antonio Canal, called Canaletto Copper plate engraving with hand coloring on cream laid paper with the Arms of France watermark (a crown in shield topped by a fleur-de-lys and the letters GR), 22 3/4 x 15 3/4 inches (576 x 400 mm), wide to full margins. Multiple vertical and horizontal creases from folding and rolling; none appear to be particularly hard, there is however some associated cockeling. While there is some minor mat tone visible around the perimeter of the sheet, the extensive handcoloring remains extremely fresh and saturated in the intended areas. There are edge tears at each the right and left sheet edge (outside of the image area) due to an improper effort to mount the sheet to a mat. Otherwise in very good condition with all issues being consistent with age. The print is wrongly titled "The South East Prospect of Westminster Bridge...

A delightfully tender 18th-century family portrait depicting mother and daughter - Anna and Adelaide - with their cherished spaniel. The artist beautifully conveys the intimate bond ...

Emperor Jahangir in his harem surrounded by lotus blossoms; symbols of paradise itself. Circa 1690. Gouache and ink with gold heightening on cream laid paper, 8 1/2 x 6 1/4 inches (...

Pier Francesco Cittadini (Milan 1616 - Bologna 1681) attributed - Portrait of a Lady. 80 x 61 cm unframed, 91 x 70 cm with frame. Oil on canvas, in a gilded wooden frame (not signe...

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...

Heinrich Vogtherr, alias Heinricus Satrapitanus, alias "The Master H.S with the Cross" (attributed to), Adoration of the Magi, 1518, oil on wood panel painted on both sides, 110 x 82...

Giovanni Domenico Campiglia, 'Dei Praestitis Signumexaere' (God's Providence Signumexaere), engraving, 1734, edition unknown. Signed 'Dom. Campiglia del.' in the plate, lower left. E...

Etching and drypoint on heavy cream laid paper, 3 3/4 x 3 1/4 inches (96 x 83 mm), narrow margins. In very good condition with some minor surface soiling. [Björklund's second state ...

French 18th century old master portrait of a majestic lady dressed "à la Turque" The sitter at the viewer with a kind and enigmatic smile and twinkling eyes. She looks elegant and kind, yet also has an intelligent and determined aura, reflecting the character of someone who is in charge of her own life and destiny. De Silvestre paid great attention to her spectacular outfit, which is striking in its portrayal of the sumptuous fabrics and their decorative richness. She is wearing a luxurious royal blue robe à la...

Pierre Auguste Renoir Mère et Enfant, 1896 Drypoint in brown and green From a very rare edition of 100 impressions on cream-toned Van Gelder laid paper Reference: Delteil #10 Printed...

This superb British 18th century Old Master portrait oil painting is by William Williams of Norwich. It was painted circa 1780, after he had returned to England from in Philadelphia ...

Christ on the Cross attributed to Jan Luyken (Dutch, 1649–1712) inscribed 1674 upper corner pencil drawing, watercolor and ink wash on paper over oard, framed framed: 12 x 11 inches ...

The Pilgrim and Angel Spanish School, 17th Century oil on canvas, gilt framed framed: 48 x 37 inches canvas: 43 x 32 inches provenance: private collection, Barcelona, Spain condition...

An illuminated page from a book likely in reference to palace life during Emperor Jahangir's reign over the Mughal Empire. Circa 1690. Gouache and ink with gold heightening on light...