18th Century Art

The Trading Port Italian artist, circa 1720's period circle of Michele Marieschi (Italian 1696-1744) oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 21 x 30 inches provenance: private collection, UK...

Swans Startled by Dog Flemish Old Master, 18th century oil on bevelled wood panel, framed framed: 14.5 x 17 inches panel: 10 x 13 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition:...

Follower of Adriaen Coorte (1665-1707) 18th Century Still Life c1795 A sumptuous still life painting depicting peaches, grapes, plums, exotic birds and butterflies in the style of ...

Balthasar Denner (1685 Hamburg - 1749 Rostock). Mary Magdalene. Oil on copper, 37 × 32 cm (visible size), 45 x 40 cm (frame), signed and indistinctly dated "Denner 17(...)" at centre...

Cerchia di Marco Ricci (Belluno 1676 – Venezia 1730) – River landscape with characters. 34 x 26 cm without frame, 43 x 35 cm with frame. Oil on canvas, in carved and gilded wooden ...

Deutzia Flowers: The Wife of Kasamori - Original Woodblock Print Deutzia Flowers: The Wife of Kasamori, from the Series "Beauties of the Floating World Associated with Flowers" by S...

Portrait of Bishop of Verona Giovanni Morosini (1719 - 1789), Italian school. Technique: oil on canvas painting, relined canvas. Late 18th century. Represents a church man. The fig...

Enoch Seeman Canvas Size: 30 x 25" (76 x 62cm) Outside Frame Size: 37 x 32" (92 x 80cm) 1694-1744 He was born in Danzig, now Gdansk, Poland, around 1694. His father, also Enoch...

18th Century Antique Frame Antique Gilt Barbizon Frame Frame Size: Width: 31″ X Height: 43″ Thickness: 6.50″ Picture Size: Width: 18″ X Height: 30″ Bin Code 540

This exquisite painting, resembling a precious jewel, serves as an exceptional illustration of the devotional cabinet paintings created by Giuseppe Maria Crespi, a highly original Bolognese artist during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Crespi's distinctiveness extended beyond his unique style and technique to the subjects he chose to portray. While his portraits and genre paintings often displayed a light-hearted and even irreverent tone, his treatment of religious themes resonated with deep emotion, even in its most inventive forms. This recently uncovered work by Crespi is a typical representation, invoking the tender connection between mother and child, and the Child's destiny, all within a compact and intimate format. Executed on a small scale, the painting showcases Crespi's remarkable sensitivity and mastery of paint, especially evident in the expressive brushwork of the drapery. The restrained and focused composition of the Holy Family allows for contemplation of the figures. Mary cradles the Christ child gently, seemingly presenting him to the viewer, her gaze knowing as the infant holds a diminutive cross, symbolizing his future crucifixion. Joseph appears in the background, emerging from the left side of the frame, gazing upward with folded hands in prayer. Individual motifs from this painting reappear in other works by Crespi, suggesting a synthesis of familiar elements into a vibrant composition. The artist's revisitation of designs throughout his career is evident, and this painting on copper likely belongs to a later period, reflecting stylistic ties to other works and Crespi's increased production of smaller devotional pieces. Distinguished by its cool palette, bold coloration, and the expressive force of the artist's hand, this Holy Family painting...

As we gaze upon at this artwork, our eyes are immediately drawn to the foreground where a comical spectacle unfolds before us. A carriage, stubbornly stuck in the midst of a ford, se...

This is a striking original antique colored botanical mezzotint and line engraving of two varieties of corn or maize, which is finished with hand-coloring. It is entitled "Frumentum ...

This beautiful portrait was painted circa 1725 and is a fine example of the English eighteenth century portrait style. The artist has chosen to depict the lady against a plain background wearing a simple red silk dress and transparent headdress hanging down the back. The sitter is not shown with jewellery or any other elements to distract the viewer’s attached, thus highlighting the beauty of the young sitter. This restrained manner achieves a sense of understated elegance. The portrait genre was valued particularly highly in English society. Neither landscapes nor allegorical pictures were ever priced so highly at exhibitions and in the trade as depictions of people, from the highest aristocracy to scholars, writers, poets and statesmen. With the rich colouring and lyrical characterisation, these works are representative of the archetypal English portrait and is are very appealing examples of British portraiture...

Panel 1 (with boats below arch): 50x37cm; 60x47cm (framed) Panel 2 (with cliffs): 44.5x34cm; 54x44cm (framed) These panels are fine examples of the scagliola technique, perfected by...

This beautiful portrait was painted circa 1725 and is a fine example of the English eighteenth century portrait style. The artist has chosen to depict the lady in a simple blue silk dress and without jewelry or a background, thus allowing the viewer to concentrate solely on the beauty of the sitter. The effect of this restrained manner creates a sense of understated elegance. The portrait genre was valued particularly highly in English society. Neither landscapes nor allegorical pictures were ever priced so highly at exhibitions and in the trade as depictions of people, from the highest aristocracy to scholars, writers, poets and statesmen. With the rich colouring and lyrical characterisation, these works are representative of the archetypal English portrait and is are very appealing examples of British portraiture...

The Painting is Signed Description: Fabbio Fabbi (1861-1946) was an Italian painter renowned for his Orientalist artworks and his ability to capture the beauty and allure of Eastern...

The painting is signed and dated 1858 Felix Schlesinger (1833-1910) was a German painter known for his charming and detailed portrayals of domestic ...

Francesco Tironi (Venice, ca. 1745 - 1797) Workshop  of View of Venice with the Grand Canal from the church of S. Croce to the church of S. Geremia c. 1770 oil on canvas, cm. 92 x 1...

The sitter in this superb portrait, presented by Titan Fine Art, is shown with the grandiloquence characteristic of the eighteenth-century French school of painting. The young nobleman has been portrayed wearing an ingeniously embellished French ceremonial armour, a mauve cloak, and an abundance of cascading curls falling below his shoulders. Our portrait proclaims to every onlooker that this is a superior being. The manner in which portraits were painted was set out by the terms of the commission and usually marked significant life events such as a betrothal, a death, elevation of rank… but they almost always emphasised the wealth and importance of the sitter. This type of portrait had become a standard format for aristocratic portraiture in Europe during the last quarter of the seventeenth century up to the middle of eighteenth century. Incorporated into the background was often a raging battlefield or a military encampment; our portrait is free from these trappings and contains a dramatic moody sky ensures the viewer focuses mainly on the subject. The features of the sitter’s face have been captured with great sensitivity, his confident gaze perhaps reflecting the near invincibility afforded by this steel suit. The flamboyance and penetrating sense of character, lending an air of noble expectancy to the composition, seems almost eclipsed by the artist's virtuosic handling of paint. It is not hard to understand why many wealthy sitters commissioned the artist to paint their portraits. Such fine and ornate armour was not actually used on a battlefield and thus its portrayal in portraiture was largely symbolic of a sitter’s wealth and status as well as a claim of succession to a chivalrous tradition. The style of hair and neckcloth were fashionable circa 1740. Held in an exquisite eighteenth century carved and gilded frame - a fine work of art in itself. Louis Tocqué was a very successful French portrait painter active during the Rococo period of art. His work was known for its attention to detail, its portrayal of the character of the sitter, the refined postures, and the delicacy of the rendered draperies. He created both realistic and expressive portraits. Tocqué was born in Paris in 1696 and trained with the famous portrait painters Hyacinthe Rigaud, Nicolas Bertin, and Jean Marc Nattier whose daughter he later married. He entered the Academy in 1731 and became a full member in 1734 with his portraits of Galloche and the sculptor Jean Louis Lemoine, and he pursued a brilliant career as a portrait painter, receiving numerous commissions from members of the French aristocracy and royalty. His works were highly sought after by collectors of the time, and his reputation earned him the appointment of official portrait painter to the court of France in 1746 – in fact he stayed at most of the courts in northern Europe. From 1737 to 1759 he exhibited a large number of works at the Salon. Tocqué's paintings can be found in museums and private collections around the world. Recent sales...

Valuable painting depicting 'Arcadian landscape with figures along a stream and villages in the distance', attributed to Jan Frans Van Bloemen, L'Or...

This framed original 18th century etching is entitled "Fregio antico di marmo con Ippogrifi, nel cortile del palazzo della Valle" (Ancient Marble Frieze with Hippogriffs in the Courtyard of The Palace of the Valley). The etching is by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, published in Rome in 1778. It is from Piranesi's monumental work "Vasi, Candelabri, Cippi, Sarcofagi, Tripodi, Lucerne, Ed Ornamenti Antichi", (Vases, candelabra, grave stones...

The legendary Greek god Perseus is the subject of this elegant half-bust by Ubaldo Gandolfi, a major painter and sculptor from Bologna. The son of Zeus and Danaë, Perseus was the le...

Artist: Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon (French, 1707-1788) Title: "Ballota (Horehound); Marrubium (White Horehound)" (Didynamie, Gymospermie, Plate 508) Portfolio: Histoire N...

Giacomo Guardi (Venice 1764 - Venice 1835) - Venice, view with the church of S. Simeon Piccolo. 36 x 30 cm without frame, 60.5 x 50.5 cm with frame. Antique oil painting on wood, i...

Over the Brook (English Fox Hunting scene) English School, 18th century circle of John Nost Sartorius (1759-1828) oil on wood panel, framed framed:...

Ritratto del Re di Sardegna Vittorio Amedeo III di Savoia. Ambito di Giovanni Panelalbo. Ritratto di Vittorio Amedeo III di Savoia (Torino, 26 giugno 1726 – Moncalieri, 16 ottobre 1...

Pierre-Antoine Demachy (Paris 1723 - 1807) Architectural capriccio oil painting on canvas 92 x 70 cm Criticism and expertise of Prof. Giancarlo Sestieri (Rome [...] With regard to ...

Giacomo Guardi (Venice, 1764 - Venice, 1835) View of Venice with the Giudecca Canal and the Gesuati Church oil on canvas 34 x 42 cm. - framed 40 x 50 cm. Expertise dott Federica Sp...

Judith with the head of Holofernes, antique oil painting after Cristofano Allori. Painting has been restored. Dimensions without f...

Ancient Roman Fresco, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an original etching on paper realized by Francesco Cepparoli in the 18th Century. Signed on the plate on the ...

Sacred Scene is an original watercolor, realized by an Anonymous artist of the XIX century. There is The state of preservation of the artwork is very good. Sheet dimension :32x31.5 ...

A Venetian Gentleman 18th Century Venetian School oil painting on board, framed framed: 7.25 x 6 inches board: 5.25 x 4 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition: sound bu...

OLD MASTER LATE 18th /EARLY 19th CENTURY CIRCLE of THOMAS GAINSBOROUGH OIL PAINTING Fine OIL PAINTING Old Master 18th Century R.A artist in a ...

Portrait of Henrietta Paulet, Duchess of Bolton, née Crofts, (c. 1682–1730), three-quarter length, standing on a colonnaded terrace wearing an ivory silk gown and holding a sprig of ...

Watercolor etchings. Series of twelve loose sheets etched and colored by hand, with caption and name of related month at the bottom, depicting typical scenes related to each month of...

Follower of François Boucher(1703-1770). French School 18th century oil. Boy Teasing a Girl with a Feather. Unsigned. On canvas on stretchers.

Original engraving by Johann Wilhelm Weinmann from "Phytanthosa Iconographia." Ratisbon, 1737-1745. This plate: N. 304 Caranna.[Palm Tree]. Mezzotint engraving printed in color and f...

Kabuki Actor in Blue Kimono - Original Woodblock Print Original woodblock print depicting a Kabuki actor in a blue kimono by Suzuki Harunobu (Japanese, 1725-1770). The actor holds u...

A fine 18th century Continental School landscape oil painting with animals including cows, horses, dogs, and chickens in a farm setting. Oil on canvas, laid down on board, unsigned, ...

Sir John Wynn, 5th Baronet Canvas Size: 50 x 40" (127 x 102cm) Outside Frame Size: 58 x 48" (147 x 122cm) Sir John Wynn, 5th Baronet (1628 – 11 January 1719) was a Welsh landowner a...

Oil on canvas We like to thank Dr. Jan de Maere for his help. Certificate dating 10/04/2024 is available. In Jan Frans Beschey's captivating painting, a lively village nestled alo...

"Oil On Canvas Portrait Of The Eighteenth Century Entourage De Largilliere Unframed" 18th Century French School, Surroundings of Nicolas de Largilliere Presumed portrait of Pierre C...

Four carved wooden sculptures - Four Seasons - Venice, 18th century 10 x 8 x h 20 cm. Entirely in carved wood. Condition report: Good state of conservation of the sculptural work,...

Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements. Plate number top left. Laid paper. John Latham was the leading English or...

18th century English school portrait of a lady, said to be Mrs. John Ruscombe of Colne, Lancaster, as the muse Erato This very skilfully painted portrait depicts a lady as the muse Erato, playing the Lyre. Her eyes are filled with emotion and her lips are curved in a soft, delightful smile. Hinting at the love song she is composing? Erato is one of the nine Muses in Greek mythology. She is the muse of lyric poetry, love poetry, and mimicry. Erato is often depicted holding a lyre, symbolizing her association with music and poetry. She inspires poets and writers to create works that celebrate love, beauty, and human emotions. Our painting was sold in the early 1900s as a work by Angelica Kauffman. Kauffman was an 18th-century Swiss Neoclassical painter who achieved significant success and recognition in a male-dominated art world. Born in Switzerland in 1741, she showed exceptional talent from a young age and received formal art training in Italy. Kauffman gained fame for her historical and mythological paintings, as well as her portraits, which were characterized by their grace, elegance, and classical influences. She was a founding member of the Royal Academy of Arts in London and enjoyed patronage from aristocrats and royalty throughout Europe. Kauffman's work contributed to the rise of Neoclassicism and she remains one of the most prominent female artists of her time. Measurements: Oil on canvas ca. 98 by 77cm and with the frame ca. 118 by 97 cm Provenance: Collection of Felix Gouled American Art Association, Anderson Galleries, by 1937 Kende Galleries at Gimbel Brothers, Jay Gould...

Rembrandt van Rijn, After by Amand Durand, Dutch (1606 - 1669) - Adam and Eve (B28), Year: Of Original 1638, Medium: Etching, Image Size: 6.5 x 4.5 inches, Size: 14 x 11 in. (35.56...

Circle of Thomas Hudson (1701-1779) British. 18th Century Bust Portrait of a Lady, Oil on Canvas, Inscribed on a label verso, canvas: 30" x 25" (76.2 x 63.5cm). frame: 30 x 25 in...

Rembrandt van Rijn, After by Amand Durand, Dutch (1606 - 1669) - The Flight into Egypt: Altered from Seghers, Year: Of Original 1653, Medium: Etching, Image Size: 8.5 x 11 inches, S...

Rembrandt van Rijn, After by Amand Durand, Dutch (1606 - 1669) - Self-Portrait, Year: of Original: 1634, Medium: Etching, Image Size: 5.5 x 4.5 inches, Size: 14 x 11 in. (35.56 x ...

Rembrandt van Rijn, After by Amand Durand, Dutch (1606 - 1669) - The Hundred Guilder Print, Year: Of original btw 1643-1649, Medium: Etching, Image Size: 11 x 15.5 inches, Size: 20 ...

Rembrandt van Rijn, After by Amand Durand, Dutch (1606 - 1669) - The Great Jewish Bride (B340), Year: of Original: 1635, Medium: Etching, Image Size: 9 x 6.5 inches, Size: 17 x 13....

Rembrandt van Rijn, After by Amand Durand, Dutch (1606 - 1669) - Samuel Menasseh ben Israel, Year: Of Original 1636, Medium: Etching, Image Size: 6 x 4.25 inches, Size: 14 x 11 in....

Procession Of A Daimyo - Original Woodblock Print Original woodblock print depicting the procession of a Daimyo. Ten Japanese soldiers are seen as they aid in transporting the Daimy...

Rembrandt van Rijn, After by Amand Durand, Dutch (1606 - 1669) - The Rat Poison Peddler, Year: Of Original 1632, Medium: Etching, Image Size: 5.5 x 5 inches, Size: 13 x 11 in. (33....

Rembrandt van Rijn, After by Amand Durand, Dutch (1606 - 1669) - Jacob Caressing Benjamin, Year: Of Original: 1637, Medium: Etching, Image Size: 4.5 x 3.5 inches, Size: 12.75 in. x ...

Rembrandt van Rijn, After by Amand Durand, Dutch (1606 - 1669) - The Flute Player (l'Espiegle), Year: Of Original: 1642, Medium: Etching, Image Size: 4.5 x 6 inches, Size: 12 x 12....

This is a striking original antique colored botanical mezzotint and line double page engraving of banana plants, which is finished with hand-coloring. It is entitled "Banana 1. Musa,...

Rembrandt van Rijn, After by Amand Durand, Dutch (1606 - 1669) - Bearded Man in a Furred Oriental Cap and Robe, Year: Of Original 1631, Medium: Etching, Image Size: 6 x 5 inches, Si...