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Old Masters Art

OLD MASTERS

Encompassing centuries of change in Europe between 1300 and 1800, from booms of prosperity to bloody revolutions, Old Masters describes a wide range of artists. The informal term was derived from the title of an artist who trained in a guild long enough to become a master, such as Leonardo da Vinci, who studied in a Florence painters’ guild. However, Old Masters paintings, prints and other art is now used to refer to work made by any artist with a high level of skill in painting, drawing, sculpture or printmaking who worked during this era.

The 15th century’s expansive trade and commerce spread culture across borders. A vibrant period of art emerged, bolstered by studies of anatomy and nature that influenced a new visual realism. From Raphael and Michelangelo in the Renaissance to Rembrandt van Rijn and Johannes Vermeer in the Dutch Golden Age, artists expressed emotion, naturalism, color and light in new ways. El Greco and Paolo Veronese were leaders in the dramatic style of Mannerism, while Caravaggio and Peter Paul Rubens demonstrated the movement and meticulous detail of Baroque art.

Historically, most attention was concentrated on male artists, but recent research and exhibitions have elevated the impactful work of women such as Rachel Ruysch and Artemisia Gentileschi. In late-18th-century France, female artists like Adélaïde Labille-Guiard and Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun were prominent names. Nevertheless, access to the academies and guilds was highly restricted for women, and even those able to establish practices were expected to adhere to portraits and still lifes rather than the grand history paintings being created by men.

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Style: Old Masters
Finding Of Moses Dandini 17th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master Italy Art
Finding Of Moses Dandini 17th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master Italy Art

Finding Of Moses Dandini 17th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master Italy Art

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Pier Dandini (Florence, 1646 – 1712) The Finding of Moses Oil on canvas 87 x 118 cm In frame, 102 x 132 cm Provenance: International Auction and Exhibition Hall – Sale of Important Private Collections of Fine Antiques – Florence...

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17th Century Old Masters Art

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Oil

Portrait of a Spanish Noble Lady - 17th Century Old Master art oil painting
Portrait of a Spanish Noble Lady - 17th Century Old Master art oil painting

Portrait of a Spanish Noble Lady - 17th Century Old Master art oil painting

Located in Hagley, England

This stunning, large portrait oil painting is attributed to Spanish Old Master Claudio Coello who is considered the last great Spanish painter of the 17th century. It has formerly been the property of Lady Beatrice...

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1680s Old Masters Art

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Oil Crayon

Fine 18th Century Italian Classical Huge Oil Painting Figures Animals Landscape
Fine 18th Century Italian Classical Huge Oil Painting Figures Animals Landscape

Fine 18th Century Italian Classical Huge Oil Painting Figures Animals Landscape

By Jan Frans van Bloemen (Orizzonte)

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Figures & Animals in Classical Landscape circle of Jans Frans Van Bloemen (Orizzonte 1662 - 1749), unsigned oil on canvas, framed framed: 28.5 x 42.5 inches canvas: 19 x 34 inch...

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18th Century Old Masters Art

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Oil

Early 1800's English Oil Painting Figure in Rural Woodland Landscape, original
Early 1800's English Oil Painting Figure in Rural Woodland Landscape, original

Early 1800's English Oil Painting Figure in Rural Woodland Landscape, original

By circle of John Constable

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist: English School, early 1800's, circle of John Constable (British 1776-1837) Title: The Woodland Path Medium: oil on canvas, framed, unsigned Size: 12 x 22 inches Picture: 9 x 18 inches Provence: from a private collection in East Anglia...

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Early 19th Century Old Masters Art

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait Noblewoman Kneller 17/18th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master Art
Portrait Noblewoman Kneller 17/18th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master Art

Portrait Noblewoman Kneller 17/18th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master Art

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Godfrey Kneller (Lübeck 1646 – London 1723) Portrait of an English noblewoman, presumably Mary Capel, Countess of Essex (1679–1726) Oil on canvas 128 x 104 cm. In frame 146 x...

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17th Century Old Masters Art

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Oil

HUGE 17thC ITALIAN OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING - KING & COURT FIGURES ROMAN BUILDING
HUGE 17thC ITALIAN OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING - KING & COURT FIGURES ROMAN BUILDING

HUGE 17thC ITALIAN OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING - KING & COURT FIGURES ROMAN BUILDING

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: Italian School, 17th century. Title: A King and Queen before court figures, amidst a classical landscape with Roman columns. Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed ...

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17th Century Old Masters Art

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Canvas, Oil

Shepherd with Sheep, Cows and a Goat in a Landscape by Jan Frans Soolmaker
Shepherd with Sheep, Cows and a Goat in a Landscape by Jan Frans Soolmaker

Shepherd with Sheep, Cows and a Goat in a Landscape by Jan Frans Soolmaker

Located in Stockholm, SE

This painting depicts a pastoral scene that is attributed to the artist Jan Frans Soolmaker, an artist known for his Italianate landscapes and scenes that often feature equestrian and Arcadian elements. The painting is not signed but is attributed to Soolmaker, relating it to a known signed work by the artist that was sold at Sotheby’s London in 1999. The scene is suffused with the warm glow of a setting or rising sun, casting a soft light that is characteristic of Soolmaker’s landscapes. It shows a shepherd guiding a group of cattle across a shallow stream, with the animals taking center stage in the composition. The animals are rendered with careful attention to their forms and the play of light on their bodies, which is a hallmark of Soolmaker's work. The landscape is composed of a rocky terrain with trees and shrubbery, creating a sense of depth and natural beauty that invites the viewer to explore the scene further. The background suggests a vast, open landscape with distant mountains, which adds to the Italianate feel of the painting. The sky is dramatic, with clouds catching the light of the sun, contributing to the overall serene yet dynamic atmosphere of the work. The provenance of the painting is notable, having been in the possession of significant historical figures such as Swedish Prince Fredrik Adolf, and later The collection of Pär Ulmgren, The collection of Gösta Stenman, and Engineer and politician Gustaf Henry Hansson. Potential buyers have the option of choosing between a newly made gold frame or an older brown frame, which allows for personalization in how the work is presented. Soolmaker’s work is often compared to that of Dutch painter Nicolaes Berchem, whose style he emulated. Soolmaker's landscapes reflect a similar sensitivity to light and composition, making his works sought after for their beauty and historical significance. Despite the smaller body of work left by Soolmaker, due to his short career, his paintings are valued for their craftsmanship and the legacy of the artist’s brief but impactful contribution to the Dutch Italianate landscape genre. Information: Jan Frans Soolmaker (Flanders 1635‑1685) Shepherd with Sheep...

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17th Century Old Masters Art

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Oil, Canvas

Fine 18th Century British Portrait of an Aristocratic Lady, Large oil painting
Fine 18th Century British Portrait of an Aristocratic Lady, Large oil painting

Fine 18th Century British Portrait of an Aristocratic Lady, Large oil painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

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...

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Mid-18th Century Old Masters Art

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Canvas, Oil

Escuela colonial (XVIII) - Óleo en tela - San Juanito y el cordero
Escuela colonial (XVIII) - Óleo en tela - San Juanito y el cordero

Escuela colonial (XVIII) - Óleo en tela - San Juanito y el cordero

Located in Sant Celoni, ES

La obra se presenta enmarcada con su marco original de la época (el marco presenta faltas y desgastes) El estado de la obra se puede ver, tiene algunas faltas de pintura y faltas en...

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18th Century Old Masters Art

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Oil

Landscape with Gentleman on Horseback and Peasant Woman Receiving Alms
Landscape with Gentleman on Horseback and Peasant Woman Receiving Alms

Landscape with Gentleman on Horseback and Peasant Woman Receiving Alms

By Philips Wouwerman

Located in Stockholm, SE

Workshop / Circle of Philips Wouwerman (1619-1668) Landscape with Gentleman on Horseback and Peasant Woman Receiving Alms oil on oak panel 12.40 x 14.17 inches (31.5 x 36 cm) wit...

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17th Century Old Masters Art

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Oil, Oak, Wood Panel

Escuela Hispano-española (XVIII) - Óleo sobre tela - Virgen Inmaculada
Escuela Hispano-española (XVIII) - Óleo sobre tela - Virgen Inmaculada

Escuela Hispano-española (XVIII) - Óleo sobre tela - Virgen Inmaculada

Located in Sant Celoni, ES

La obra se presenta enmarcada con su marco original de la época (el marco presenta faltas y desgastes) El estado de la obra se puede ver, tiene algunas faltas de pintura y faltas en...

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18th Century Old Masters Art

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Oil

Large 17th Century Italian Old Master Oil Painting Shepherd in Ancient Landscape
Large 17th Century Italian Old Master Oil Painting Shepherd in Ancient Landscape

Large 17th Century Italian Old Master Oil Painting Shepherd in Ancient Landscape

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Berger with Animals in Classical Landscape 17th Century Italian Old Master, we cannot see a signature oil painting on canvas, unframed 23 x 27 inches condition: very old reline, mino...

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17th Century Old Masters Art

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Canvas, Oil

Francesco Albani Circle Italian Mythological Painting
Francesco Albani Circle Italian Mythological Painting

Francesco Albani Circle Italian Mythological Painting

Located in Roma, IT

Francesco Albani Circle Italian Mythological Painting This important oil painting on wood depicts a subject that is very rare in the iconography of ancient mythological paintings: the birth of Erittonio. Erichthonius who succeeded Amphictyon becoming the fourth mythological king of Athens and married the naiad Praxithea who made him the father of Pandion. The extremely high quality of this very rare painting suggests that it was painted by an artist who frequented Francesco Albani's studio. The period, the mythological subject, the harmony of the colours and, above all, the sublime quality of the flesh tones all point in this direction. This artwork, never before on the market, comes from an important Italian private collection Every item of our Gallery, upon request, is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Sabrina Egidi official Expert in Italian furniture for the Chamber of Commerce of Rome and for the Rome Civil Courts. ERYTHTONIOS (᾿Ερυχϑόνιος, Erychthonios) Born of Hephaestus' love for Athena, from the breast of Ghe, who was impregnated by the god; welcomed by Athena, who placed him in a basket together with one or two snakes, entrusting him to the care of Cecrops' three daughters. Against the goddess's wishes, they opened the chest, from which emerged, according to different versions of the myth, either the child wrapped in snakes or a snake, which, in some versions, killed the girls, while in others, they threw themselves from the Acropolis in fear. Erittonio, in the form of a snake, is welcomed by Athena into her temple and curls up under the goddess's shield. Alongside this myth, of Ionian origin, are others due to the doubling of the figures of E. and Erechtheus The scene of the birth appears in figurative tradition: in a Melian terracotta relief from the early 5th century, Ghe, half-emerging, holds out the baby Erittonio. to Athena, who welcomes him in the presence of Cecrops; the same scene appears on various painted vases, such as a red-figure kölix by the Painter of Kodros, from Tarquinia, in the Berlin Museums, dating from around 440 BC, where Hephaestus also appears alongside Cecrops. A modest red-figure vase from Camiro, in the British Museum, depicts the moment when the fleeing Cecropids discover the cista, from which the infant Erittonio. emerges between two snakes, greeting Athena. The moment when the chest was opened was depicted by Phidias on the xiii and xiv S metopes of the Parthenon, where Cecrops and Pandrosus appear in the first and Erisichthon and Aglaurus with the chest uncovered in the second. A kölix in the style of the Brygos Painter in Frankfurt, on the other hand, depicts the large snake E. chasing the fleeing Cecropids towards their father's palace. Luciano (De dom., 27) recalls a painting depicting the scene of the birth and the representation of the myth in pantomime on the theatre (De salt., 39). Bibliography: Engelmann, in Roscher, cc. 1303-1308, s. v. Erichthonios; P. Jacobstahl, Die Melischen Reliefs, Berlin 1931, pp. 96-98, plate 75 a; W. Züchner, in Jahrbuch, LXV-LXVI, 1950-51, p. 200 ff., figs. 34-35; J. D. Beazley, Red-fig., p. 720; G. Becatti, Problemi fidiaci, Florence 1951, p. 22. Questo Francesco Albani (Bologna, August 17, 1578 – Bologna, October 4, 1660) was an Italian painter. Albani was born in Bologna, Papal States, in 1578. His father was a silk merchant who intended his son to go into his own trade. By the age of twelve, however, he had become an apprentice to the competent mannerist painter Denis Calvaert, in whose studio he met Guido Reni. He soon followed Reni to the so-called "Academy" run by Annibale, Agostino, and Ludovico Carracci. This studio fostered the careers of many painters of the Bolognese school, including Domenichino, Massari, Viola, Lanfranco, Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi...

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Late 17th Century Old Masters Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

Adam Eve Bloemaert Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Flemish school
Adam Eve Bloemaert Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Flemish school

Adam Eve Bloemaert Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Flemish school

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

The Expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden Workshop of Abraham Bloemaert (Gorinchem 1564 - Utrecht 1651) Oil on canvas (118 x 81 cm. - in frame 129 x 91 cm.) The w...

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17th Century Old Masters Art

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Oil

Flemish School, Oil on Panel – Interior Scene with Figures
Flemish School, Oil on Panel – Interior Scene with Figures

Flemish School, Oil on Panel – Interior Scene with Figures

Located in Sant Celoni, ES

Charming 19th-century oil on panel attributed to the Flemish School, anonymous artist. This work depicts an intimate interior scene with several figures engaged in daily life, charac...

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Mid-19th Century Old Masters Art

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Oil, Panel

17th Century Flemish Old Master Oil on Panel Cavalry Skirmish Soldiers & Horses
17th Century Flemish Old Master Oil on Panel Cavalry Skirmish Soldiers & Horses

17th Century Flemish Old Master Oil on Panel Cavalry Skirmish Soldiers & Horses

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Cavalry Skirmish Flemish School, mid 17th century circle of Lambert de Hondt (Flemish, 1620-1665) oil on panel, framed Framed: 21 x 27 inches Board: 16 x 22 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: very good condition, with old repairs and thinning in places. This painting, attributed to the circle of Lambert de Hondt (Flemish, 17th century), depicts an intense battle scene, typical of Flemish military compositions of the time. Lambert de Hondt was known for his battle scenes, landscapes, and hunting scenes, often filled with dynamic action and fine detail, and this work clearly reflects his influence. The artwork portrays a cavalry skirmish with soldiers in traditional 17th-century military dress, including red tunics...

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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Art

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Oil

Portrait du Prince de Phalsbourg

Portrait du Prince de Phalsbourg

By Jacques Callot

Located in Chicago, IL

Watermark: Lion and Star (Lieure 38) References: Lieure No. 505 Notes: An early impression of the only state of this major work. According to Lieure (Jacques Callot: Catalogue de l...

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16th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Fishing at Dawn Old Trading Port with Many Figures Large Oil Painting
Fishing at Dawn Old Trading Port with Many Figures Large Oil Painting

Fishing at Dawn Old Trading Port with Many Figures Large Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Fishing at Dawn English artist after an earlier work (see inscription verso) signed oil painting on canvas, framed inscribed verso framed: 23 x 31 inches canvas: 18 x 26inches proven...

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Late 20th Century Old Masters Art

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Canvas, Oil

A view of Bath, England
A view of Bath, England

A view of Bath, England

Located in Stoke, Hampshire

Edmund Garvey (Kilkenny 1740-1813) A view of Bath Oil on canvas Canvas Size 20 x 28 in Framed Size 26 x 33 in Edmund Garvey (1740 – 28 May 1813) was an Irish landscape painter whose...

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18th Century Old Masters Art

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Oil

Antique English Grand Tour Old Master Oil Figures  Classical Arcadian Landscape
Antique English Grand Tour Old Master Oil Figures  Classical Arcadian Landscape

Antique English Grand Tour Old Master Oil Figures Classical Arcadian Landscape

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Classical Landscape English School, early 19th century, unsigned oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 19 x 27 inches Provenance: private collection, UK Condition: The painting is in very...

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Early 19th Century Old Masters Art

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Canvas, Oil

18th Century Oil on Canvas Portrait, Major Alexander Brown in Military Uniform.
18th Century Oil on Canvas Portrait, Major Alexander Brown in Military Uniform.

18th Century Oil on Canvas Portrait, Major Alexander Brown in Military Uniform.

By Sir David Wilkie

Located in Cotignac, FR

18th Century Military portrait of a young officer in Napoleonic period military dress. The painting is not signed but the subject is Major Alexander Brown. The work is oil on canvas later mounted on board and presented in a fine 'Regence style' carved gilt frame. There are labels to the back referring to the subject, 'Major Brown of Trinity' and a framers trade label from Edinburgh. A magnificent and imposing portrait of a young military officer in the prime of his life. His red uniform adorned with fine buttons, fringed epaulettes and high gilt collar. His ruddy complexion offset by his stylish hair, a quiff and swept forward to the sides as was the fashion at the time. Sir David Wilkie RA (18 November 1785 – 1 June 1841) was a Scottish painter, especially known for his portraits, including formal royal ones, and scenes from his travels to Europe and the Middle East. He painted successfully in a wide variety of genres, including historical scenes. His main base was in London, but he died and was buried at sea, off Gibraltar, returning from his first trip to the Middle East. He was sometimes known as the "people's painter". He was Principal Painter in Ordinary to King William IV and Queen Victoria. Apart from royal portraits, his best-known painting today is probably The Chelsea Pensioners Reading the Waterloo Dispatch of 1822 in Apsley House. Sir David Wilkie was actually admitted in 1799 (despite only being 14) through the influence of the Earl of Leven...

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Late 18th Century Old Masters Art

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Canvas, Oil, Board

Armenti in front of the old waterfall in Tivoli Oil on Canvas with Frame
Armenti in front of the old waterfall in Tivoli Oil on Canvas with Frame

Armenti in front of the old waterfall in Tivoli Oil on Canvas with Frame

By Philipp Peter Roos (Rosa di Tivoli)

Located in Pistoia, IT

Philipp Peter Roos, known as Rosa da Tivoli (Sankt Goar, August 30, 1657 - Rome, January 17, 1706) Armenti in front of Tivoli's old waterfall Joining our collection is a beautiful...

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1680s Old Masters Art

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Canvas, Oil

Escuela Valenciana (XVIII), tras Juan de Juanes - Inmaculada Concepción
Escuela Valenciana (XVIII), tras Juan de Juanes - Inmaculada Concepción

Escuela Valenciana (XVIII), tras Juan de Juanes - Inmaculada Concepción

Located in Sant Celoni, ES

La obra no va firmada El estado de conservación de puede ver, es bastante bueno, solo aconsejaría una limpieza ya que está un poco sucia, pero por lo demas, muy aceptable Se presen...

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Late 18th Century Old Masters Art

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Oil

Interior of a Kitchen, c. 1840
Interior of a Kitchen, c. 1840

Interior of a Kitchen, c. 1840

Located in Stockholm, SE

Egron Sellif Lundgren (1815–1875) Sweden Interior of a Kitchen, c. 1840 oil on paper laid on cardboard, inscribed “Lundgren Nr. 15” on the reverse. unframed 27.5 x 20.5 cm (10 ¾ x ...

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1840s Old Masters Art

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Paper, Oil, Board

Large Ornate Classical Flowers in Vase Still Life Oil Painting
Large Ornate Classical Flowers in Vase Still Life Oil Painting

Large Ornate Classical Flowers in Vase Still Life Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Classical Still Life of Flowers by the Miguel Canals Studio, Spain oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 23.5 x 18 inches Provenance: Private collection Condition: very good condition Fo...

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20th Century Old Masters Art

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Oil

Fine 17th Century Dutch Old Master Oil Military Encampment Figures on Horseback
Fine 17th Century Dutch Old Master Oil Military Encampment Figures on Horseback

Fine 17th Century Dutch Old Master Oil Military Encampment Figures on Horseback

By Philips Wouwerman

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Military Encampment Dutch School, 17th century circle of Philips Wouwermans (Dutch 1619-1668) oil painting on canvas, in 18th century gilt frame canvas measures: 19.5 x 17 inches...

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17th Century Old Masters Art

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Oil, Canvas

A Calm with a Man of War firing a Saluteo
A Calm with a Man of War firing a Saluteo

A Calm with a Man of War firing a Saluteo

By Peter Monamy

Located in Stoke, Hampshire

Peter Monamy (London 1681-1749) A Calm with a Man of War firing a Salute Oil on canvas Canvas Size 14 1/4 x 17 1/4 in Framed Size 20 x 24 in Peter Monamy was an acclaimed British marine painter of the late 17th and early 18th centuries, renowned for his evocative depictions of seascapes and naval scenes. Born in 1681 on Guernsey, one of the Channel Islands, Monamy displayed an early affinity for art, which was shaped by the maritime culture of his homeland. His works vividly capture the drama and grandeur of the sea, marking him as one of the prominent marine artists of his time. At a young age, Monamy moved to London, where he likely apprenticed with a sign painter. His artistic skills flourished during this period, influenced by Dutch marine painters such as Willem van de Velde the Younger...

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18th Century Old Masters Art

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Oil

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