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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
Fine 17th Century Dutch Old Master Oil on Panel Angelic Visitation to Figures
Fine 17th Century Dutch Old Master Oil on Panel Angelic Visitation to Figures

Fine 17th Century Dutch Old Master Oil on Panel Angelic Visitation to Figures

By Rembrandt van Rijn

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Angelic Visitation Dutch School, mid 17th century circle of Rembrandt (Dutch 1606-1669) oil on wooden panel, framed in faux tortoiseshell style frame. framed: 25 x 28.75 painting...

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17th Century Old Masters Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

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

Important 16th Century Italian Renaissance Baroque Old Master Drawing Watercolor
Important 16th Century Italian Renaissance Baroque Old Master Drawing Watercolor

Important 16th Century Italian Renaissance Baroque Old Master Drawing Watercolor

By Annibale Carracci

Located in Portland, OR

An important Italian late Renaissance Old Master drawing, in the mannerism style, attributed to Annibale Carracci (1560-1609), the drawing circa 1590. A rare and important old maste...

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16th Century Old Masters Art

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Watercolor, Chalk

Huge 18th Century Italian Old Master Oil Painting Still Life Fruit Flowers & Jug
Huge 18th Century Italian Old Master Oil Painting Still Life Fruit Flowers & Jug

Huge 18th Century Italian Old Master Oil Painting Still Life Fruit Flowers & Jug

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Classical Still Life of Fruit in Basket with other objects Italian artist, 18th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 24.5 x 33 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition:...

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18th Century Old Masters Art

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Oil

Ancient Roman Architectural Frieze: An 18th C. Piranesi Etching
Ancient Roman Architectural Frieze: An 18th C. Piranesi Etching

Ancient Roman Architectural Frieze: An 18th C. Piranesi Etching

By Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Located in Alamo, CA

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...

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Early 18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Singer by Candlelight (Dutch School Old Master Genre Scene)
Singer by Candlelight (Dutch School Old Master Genre Scene)

Singer by Candlelight (Dutch School Old Master Genre Scene)

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Beautiful Dutch School painting dating from 17th century. Oil on wood panel measuring 10 3/8 x 14 7/16 inches. Unsigned. No inpainting or conservation. Depicted is a scene with a beautiful young woman singing...

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17th Century Old Masters Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

Roman painter - 18th century Bambocciante landscape with travel scenes
Roman painter - 18th century Bambocciante landscape with travel scenes

Roman painter - 18th century Bambocciante landscape with travel scenes

Located in Varmo, IT

Roman painter (18th century) - Landscape with Wayfarers. 43.5 x 34.5 cm (without frame) - 58.5 x 49.5 cm (with frame). Oil on canvas, in carved and gilded wooden frame (not signed)...

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Early 18th Century Old Masters Art

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Canvas, Oil

Escuela española (XVIII) - Óleo sobre cobre - Virgen orando
Escuela española (XVIII) - Óleo sobre cobre - Virgen orando

Escuela española (XVIII) - Óleo sobre cobre - Virgen orando

Located in Sant Celoni, ES

La pintura representa a la Virgen María por su iconografía tradicional. Viste un manto azul verdoso que cubre su cabeza y hombros, y una túnica rosada con detalles en tonos claros. S...

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Early 18th Century Old Masters Art

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Oil

Portrait of young Lady, c. 1656-58
Portrait of young Lady, c. 1656-58

Portrait of young Lady, c. 1656-58

By Sir Peter Lely

Located in Edinburgh, Scotland

Sir Peter Lely (Soest 1618-London 1680) Portrait of young Lady, c. 1656-58 Half-length, wearing pearls and a blue dress, with her shirt revealed Formerly identified as Elizabeth Clay...

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1650s Old Masters Art

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Oil

Tolosa (Toulouse); Leaf LXXI from Hartmann Schedel's Nuremberg Chronicle
Tolosa (Toulouse); Leaf LXXI from Hartmann Schedel's Nuremberg Chronicle

Tolosa (Toulouse); Leaf LXXI from Hartmann Schedel's Nuremberg Chronicle

Located in Middletown, NY

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...

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15th Century and Earlier Old Masters Art

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Ink, Handmade Paper, Laid Paper, Woodcut

Ships Heading to Sea - Dutch 17th century Old Master marine art oil painting
Ships Heading to Sea - Dutch 17th century Old Master marine art oil painting

Ships Heading to Sea - Dutch 17th century Old Master marine art oil painting

Located in Hagley, England

This fantastic Dutch Old Master marine oil painting is by noted Dutch marine artist Abraham Storck. Painted circa 1670 the composition is a number of ships heading out to sea, their sails billowing and banners and flags blowing in the wind. The sea is also choppy and clouds race over head. It is an ambitious, busy nautical scene and Storck has perfectly captured the energy and movement of the ships and smaller vessels. This is an excellent example of a 17th century Dutch Old Master oil painting. Provenance: Part of a private collection of Flemish & European paintings. Koller Auctions in Switzerland in 2011. Bonhams 2020. Condition. Oil on canvas, 25 inches by 24 inches and in good condition. Frame. Housed in an ornate 23 carat gilt carved Lely period frame with name plate, 32 inches by 31 inches and in excellent condition. Abraham Storck (1644-1708) was a Dutch painter, who enjoyed a reputation for his marine paintings, topographical views and Italianate harbour scenes. Storck was also an outstanding draughtsman. Storck was baptized in the Noorderkerk, a Protestant church in the Jordaan. His father was the painter Jan Jansz Sturck (or Johannes Storck) (1603-1673), from Wesel; his mother was Teuntje (Apolonia) Jacobs. The couple married in 1628. Storck had two brothers, who were also painters using the name Sturckenburch until c. 1688 after which they started calling themselves Storck or Sturck. It is likely they were all trained with their father in the family workshop and joined the local Guild of Saint Luke, otherwise it was impossible to sell any painting. Circa 1666 Storck established his workshop producing naval, harbor scenes as well as landscape paintings and city scapes. In 1670 he traveled with his brother Jacob and worked in Germany. In 1694, at age 49, he married the widow Neeltje Pieters van Meyservelt. At the end of his life he lived on Kattenburg near the harbour. Storck's marine and river scenes were influenced by the two Willem van de Veldes (the elder and the younger), Ludolf Bakhuizen...

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1670s Old Masters Art

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Oil

Portrait Battle Horse Van Der Meulen Paint 17/18th Century Oil on canvas
Portrait Battle Horse Van Der Meulen Paint 17/18th Century Oil on canvas

Portrait Battle Horse Van Der Meulen Paint 17/18th Century Oil on canvas

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Circle of Adam Frans van der Meulen (Brussels 1632 – Paris 1690) Equestrian portrait with battle scene in the background Oil on canvas? 81 x 103 cm.?In frame 105 x 124 cm. ...

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17th Century Old Masters Art

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Oil Pastel

Rabbits Dove and Guinea Pig in an Interior - Italian Old master art oil painting
Rabbits Dove and Guinea Pig in an Interior - Italian Old master art oil painting

Rabbits Dove and Guinea Pig in an Interior - Italian Old master art oil painting

Located in Hagley, England

This superb Italian 17th century Old Master animal oil painting is attributed to Baroque artist Giovanni Agostino Cassana. Painted circa 1650 the composition is of two rabbits, a guinea pig and a dove in an interior. The two rabbits, one brown one grey are in the immediate foreground, head to head eating something and the dove is standing to their right. The brown and white guinea pig is sitting above and behind them. As the background is dark the animals really stand out and there is superb detail in their respective fur and feathers. This is a charming Italian Old Master animal oil painting and an excellent example of Cassana's work. Provenance. Scottish estate. Condition. Oil on canvas, 24 inches by 20 inches and in good condition. Frame. Housed in a ebonised frame, 32 inches by 28 inches, in good condition. Giovanni Agostino Cassana (c.1658 – 6 May 1720) was an Italian painter of the Baroque period. He was a son of Giovanni Francesco Cassana and an elder brother of Niccolò and Giovanni Battista. He was born at Venice, and was initially instructed by his father. In 1670 he worked at the court of Ferdinando de' Medici in Florence and travelled regularly between the two cities, but spent at least the years 1718–1720 in Genoa, where he later died. He painted portraits with some success, but preferred painting animals in the style of Antonio Maria Vasallo, Benedetto Castiglione, and Joannes Fyt, a style which he learned from Jacques van de Kerckhove...

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1650s Old Masters Art

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Oil

Period Italian Portrait Miniature
Period Italian Portrait Miniature

Period Italian Portrait Miniature

By Floriano Pietrocola

Located in Roma, IT

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...

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Mid-19th Century Old Masters Art

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Wood

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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Canvas, Oil

PERU
PERU

PERU

By Johannes Jansson

Located in Santa Monica, CA

JOHANNES JANSSON (1588 - 1664) PERU, engraving with early coloring. Platemark 15 1/8 x 19 3/8 inches, sheet 17 x 20 1/2 A nice example of one of the earliest maps of Peru. From the ...

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1630s Old Masters Art

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Engraving

Old Master Oil on Wood 17th Century Flemish Netherlands Holland
Old Master Oil on Wood 17th Century Flemish Netherlands Holland

Old Master Oil on Wood 17th Century Flemish Netherlands Holland

Located in Eltville am Rhein, DE

Dutch Master 17th Century Farmer at the Well with Goats and Cows Oil on Wood Size: approx. 48 x 63 cm Frame: 68 x 83 cm Age-related condition, old restorations (see photos) Viewing...

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17th Century Old Masters Art

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Oil

"Two Terrier Puppies in the Kitchen, 1862"- Vincent De Vos (Belgium, 1829-1875)
"Two Terrier Puppies in the Kitchen, 1862"- Vincent De Vos (Belgium, 1829-1875)

"Two Terrier Puppies in the Kitchen, 1862"- Vincent De Vos (Belgium, 1829-1875)

By Joos Vincent de Vos

Located in SANTA FE, NM

Two Terrier Puppies in the Kitchen w/Carrots Vincent De Vos (Belgium 1829-1875) Oil on wood panel Signed and date "10 12 62" lower right 13 x 17 1/2 (18 1/2 x 23 1/2 inches A charming study of a Dutch...

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1860s Old Masters Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

Fine 17th Century Dutch Oil Painting on Wood Panel Horse & Figures Resting
Fine 17th Century Dutch Oil Painting on Wood Panel Horse & Figures Resting

Fine 17th Century Dutch Oil Painting on Wood Panel Horse & Figures Resting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Resting Place Dutch School, mid 17th century oil painting on board, unframed canvas: 7 x 9 inches provenance: private collection condition: very good and sound condition

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17th Century Old Masters Art

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Oil

Excuela española (XVIII) -  Jesús nazareno con la cruz - Óleo sobre tela
Excuela española (XVIII) -  Jesús nazareno con la cruz - Óleo sobre tela

Excuela española (XVIII) - Jesús nazareno con la cruz - Óleo sobre tela

Located in Sant Celoni, ES

La obra no va firmada Buen estado de conservación el de la pintura, solo comentar que la tela está reentelada Se presenta enmarcada la obra Medidas obra: 72 cm x 54 cm. Medidas m...

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Late 18th Century Old Masters Art

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Oil

Saint Catherine Portrair Guido Reni Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master
Saint Catherine Portrair Guido Reni Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master

Saint Catherine Portrair Guido Reni Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

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...

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17th Century Old Masters Art

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Oil

Fine 18th Century English Aristocratic Portrait of a Lady Oval Canvas Gilt Frame

Fine 18th Century English Aristocratic Portrait of a Lady Oval Canvas Gilt Frame

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: English School, circa 1740's Title: Portrait of a Lady, traditionally identified as 'Anne of Chesterfield'. Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed Size: painting: ...

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Early 18th Century Old Masters Art

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Canvas, Oil

The Bathers ("De Zwemmertjes")
The Bathers ("De Zwemmertjes")

The Bathers ("De Zwemmertjes")

By Rembrandt van Rijn

Located in New York, NY

Etching and drypoint on laid paper, 1651. New Hollstein's third, and final, state. Full sheet size 5.38 x6.5 inches. Frame size 14.25 x 16.75 inches. Catalogue raisonné references...

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1650s Old Masters Art

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Drypoint, Etching

La Descente de Croix Aux Flambeaux, Old Masters Etching by Rembrandt van Rijn
La Descente de Croix Aux Flambeaux, Old Masters Etching by Rembrandt van Rijn

La Descente de Croix Aux Flambeaux, Old Masters Etching by Rembrandt van Rijn

By Rembrandt van Rijn

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Rembrandt van Rijn, After by Amand Durand, Dutch (1606 - 1669) - La Descente de Croix Aux Flambeaux (B280), Year: 1878 (of original 1654), Medium: Heliogravure, Size: 8.25 ...

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Late 19th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Very Large Marine Shipping Scene Impressive Statement Piece
Very Large Marine Shipping Scene Impressive Statement Piece

Very Large Marine Shipping Scene Impressive Statement Piece

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Large Marine Scene Dutch or Flemish, 20th century color print on canvas, framed framed: 27 x 34 inches canvas: 20 x 27.5 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition: very goo...

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20th Century Old Masters Art

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Color

The Kermesse of Saint George (A Village Festival) - 17th Century Oil Painting
The Kermesse of Saint George (A Village Festival) - 17th Century Oil Painting

The Kermesse of Saint George (A Village Festival) - 17th Century Oil Painting

By David Teniers the Younger

Located in Palm Desert, CA

“The Kermesse of Saint George (A Village Festival)” is an oil on canvas painting by David Teniers the Younger (or David Teniers II) as opposed to his father, David Teniers the Elder....

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17th Century Old Masters Art

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Canvas, Oil

Escuela griega (XIX) - Icono de estilo Bizantino - Firmado
Escuela griega (XIX) - Icono de estilo Bizantino - Firmado

Escuela griega (XIX) - Icono de estilo Bizantino - Firmado

Located in Sant Celoni, ES

Esta obra es un icono religioso de estilo bizantino, característico por su fondo dorado y la representación solemne de figuras sagradas. La escena central muestra a la Virgen María, ...

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Mid-19th Century Old Masters Art

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Oil

Fine 1700's Italian Old Master Ink & Wash Drawing Roman Allegorical Magnaminita
Fine 1700's Italian Old Master Ink & Wash Drawing Roman Allegorical Magnaminita

Fine 1700's Italian Old Master Ink & Wash Drawing Roman Allegorical Magnaminita

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

'Mgnaminia' Italian School, 18th century ink and wash drawing on paper, framed within a light oak wood frame (behind glass) image size: 10.5 x 7 inches overall framed: 17 x 13 inches...

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18th Century Old Masters Art

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Ink, Watercolor, Archival Paper

The Nativity of Christ
The Nativity of Christ

The Nativity of Christ

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Anonymous 15th Century Italian, Probably Milan area The Nativity of Christ Pigments, ink and gold leaf on vellum Unsigned as is always the case with illuminated manuscripts The Virgi...

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15th Century and Earlier Old Masters Art

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Pigment

Cattle watering in an open landscape
Cattle watering in an open landscape

Cattle watering in an open landscape

By Joshua Shaw

Located in Stoke, Hampshire

Joshua Shaw (Billingborough 1776-1860 New Jersey) An open landscape with cattle watering signed and dated 'J. Shaw. 1810' lower right Oil on canvas Canvas Size 36 x 51 in Framed Siz...

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18th Century Old Masters Art

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Oil

Old Masters art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Old Masters art available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add art created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of orange, yellow, blue and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Charles Amand Durand, Giuseppe Vasi, Thomas Holloway, and Vincenzo Campana. Frequently made by artists working with Etching, and Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Old Masters art, so small editions measuring 0.4 inches across are also available. Prices for art made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $11 and tops out at $1,495,000, while the average work sells for $546.