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17th C portrait of an Ottoman Elite Woman, Venetian School, Unsigned.
17th C portrait of an Ottoman Elite Woman, Venetian School, Unsigned.

17th C portrait of an Ottoman Elite Woman, Venetian School, Unsigned.

Located in brussel, BE

This evocative three-quarter length portrait, executed in the Venetian School during the 17th century, depicts an imagined figure of an elite Ottoman woman, rendered in rich oils on ...

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17th Century Portrait Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

17th C Portrait of a Gentleman in three-quarter-length, Attr. to Nicolaes Maes
17th C Portrait of a Gentleman in three-quarter-length, Attr. to Nicolaes Maes

17th C Portrait of a Gentleman in three-quarter-length, Attr. to Nicolaes Maes

Located in Leuven , BE

The 39-year-old gentleman had himself portrayed as an aristocrat in an idyllic landscape. At the time, parks and forests were associated with the nobility's lands and pastimes. The s...

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Antique 17th Century Dutch Paintings

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Canvas

Portrait of the French Princess, late 17th c. French school
Portrait of the French Princess, late 17th c. French school

Portrait of the French Princess, late 17th c. French school

Located in PARIS, FR

Portrait of the Princess of Conti - Attributed to Louis Ferdinand Elle the Younger (1648-1717) Late 17th century French school Oil on canvas, h. 100 cm, l. 80 cm Important Louis XIV ...

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Late 17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

17th Century Netherlandish Portrait of Gentleman with Ruff c.1620
17th Century Netherlandish Portrait of Gentleman with Ruff c.1620

17th Century Netherlandish Portrait of Gentleman with Ruff c.1620

Located in Stockholm, SE

Provenance: The Raeburn Gallery, as by Maerten de Vos; Bukowskis, Stockholm, 15–18 April 1970, lot 133, as in the manner of Anthony van Dyck; Private collection, Sweden Essay: This ...

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1620s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Jean Racine Portrait: 17th C. Engraving by Edelinck in Perrault's Les Hommes
Jean Racine Portrait: 17th C. Engraving by Edelinck in Perrault's Les Hommes

Jean Racine Portrait: 17th C. Engraving by Edelinck in Perrault's Les Hommes

By Gerard Edelinck

Located in Alamo, CA

This is a 17th century portrait engraving of Jean-Baptiste Racine by Gerard Edelinck (1640-1707), published in Charles Perrault's 'Les Hommes Illustres' in Paris in 1696. Jean Racine...

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Late 17th Century Old Masters Portrait Prints

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Engraving

Saint Sebastian Crespi Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Religious
Saint Sebastian Crespi Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Religious

Saint Sebastian Crespi Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Religious

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Early 17th-century Lombard painter Daniele Crespi (Busto Arsizio, 1597-1600 – Milan 1630), Circle of Saint Sebastian oil on canvas Dimensions: 82 x 60 cm. In frame 100 x 7...

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of a Royalist Officer in Armour with Horse & Groom c.1650–1665, Large
Portrait of a Royalist Officer in Armour with Horse & Groom c.1650–1665, Large

Portrait of a Royalist Officer in Armour with Horse & Groom c.1650–1665, Large

By Anthony van Dyck

Located in London, GB

Portrait of a Royalist Officer in Armour, with a Horse and Groom Beyond, c.1650–1665 Follower of Sir Anthony van Dyck (Anglo-Flemish School) (1599-1641) This commanding portrait bel...

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait Gentleman Armour, Blue Cloak, Diamond Brooch c.1700 French Carved Frame
Portrait Gentleman Armour, Blue Cloak, Diamond Brooch c.1700 French Carved Frame

Portrait Gentleman Armour, Blue Cloak, Diamond Brooch c.1700 French Carved Frame

By Joseph Vivien

Located in London, GB

Portrait of a Gentleman in Armour and Azure Cloak with Diamond Brooch c.1700 Attributed to Joseph Vivienne (1657-1735) The sitter in this superb portrait, offered by Titan Fine Art...

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Cotton Canvas

Portrait of a Lady, in Black Dress with Red Satin Sleeves and Pearls c.1660-1680
Portrait of a Lady, in Black Dress with Red Satin Sleeves and Pearls c.1660-1680

Portrait of a Lady, in Black Dress with Red Satin Sleeves and Pearls c.1660-1680

By Sir Peter Lely

Located in London, GB

Portrait of a Lady, in a Black Dress with Red Satin Sleeves and Pearls English School c.1660–1680 Circle of Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680) This striking portrait is a compelling exampl...

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait Prince George of Denmark, Duke of Cumberland c.1690–1695 Oil painting
Portrait Prince George of Denmark, Duke of Cumberland c.1690–1695 Oil painting

Portrait Prince George of Denmark, Duke of Cumberland c.1690–1695 Oil painting

By Sir Godfrey Kneller

Located in London, GB

Portrait of Prince George of Denmark, Duke of Cumberland (1653–1708) c.1690–1695 Studio of Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646–1723) Few portraits embody the visual authority and dynastic sy...

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Lady, Mary Hammond, Oil on Panel c.1618-22, Manor House Provenance
Portrait of Lady, Mary Hammond, Oil on Panel c.1618-22, Manor House Provenance

Portrait of Lady, Mary Hammond, Oil on Panel c.1618-22, Manor House Provenance

By Cornelius Johnson

Located in London, GB

Portrait of Mary Hammond in Sumptuous Attire, Jewels and Lace c.1618-22 Circle of Cornelius Johnson (1593-1661) This portrait of a lady, presented by Titan Fine Art, is an exquisite...

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Artistic Gallery/Scottsdale, Arizona-February 17th, 1983
Artistic Gallery/Scottsdale, Arizona-February 17th, 1983

Artistic Gallery/Scottsdale, Arizona-February 17th, 1983

By R.C. Gorman

Located in Chesterfield, MI

R.C. GORMAN (Native American, 1931-2005). Artistic Gallery/Scottsdale, Arizona-February 17th, 1983 Event Poster. Poster measures 32 x 24 inches and is Unframed. Plate signed. The pie...

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1980s Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

Portrait of Philadelphia Parker later Mrs Stephen Piper c.1690-1695 oil on panel
Portrait of Philadelphia Parker later Mrs Stephen Piper c.1690-1695 oil on panel

Portrait of Philadelphia Parker later Mrs Stephen Piper c.1690-1695 oil on panel

By Pierre Mignard

Located in London, GB

This exquisite late seventeenth-century portrait is a beautifully preserved example of the small-scale courtly cabinet likeness: intimate in format, jewel-like in finish, and unusual...

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Portrait of Lady Diana Bruce in Blue Dress & Cut Sleeves c.1660-1670, Peter Lely
Portrait of Lady Diana Bruce in Blue Dress & Cut Sleeves c.1660-1670, Peter Lely

Portrait of Lady Diana Bruce in Blue Dress & Cut Sleeves c.1660-1670, Peter Lely

By Sir Peter Lely

Located in London, GB

Portrait of Lady Diana Bruce in a Blue Dress with Cut Sleeves c.1660-1670 Circle of Sir Peter Lely (1616-1680) Presented by Titan Fine Art is a captivating portrait of the noble Lad...

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Nativity Jesus David Paint 16/17th Century Oil on copper Old master Flemish Art
Nativity Jesus David Paint 16/17th Century Oil on copper Old master Flemish Art

Nativity Jesus David Paint 16/17th Century Oil on copper Old master Flemish Art

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

The Nativity of Jesus Flemish school, late 16th/early 17th century Gerard David (Oudewater, c. 1460 - Bruges, 1523) Follower of Oil on copper 30 x 25 cm. - In frame 47 x 42 c...

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16th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of a Lady in a White Silk Dress with Blue Ribbon Bows c.1745–1755
Portrait of a Lady in a White Silk Dress with Blue Ribbon Bows c.1745–1755

Portrait of a Lady in a White Silk Dress with Blue Ribbon Bows c.1745–1755

By Henry Pickering

Located in London, GB

In this captivating mid 18th century portrait, presented by Titan Fine Art, a young English lady is presented in a luminous white satin gown trimmed with intricate lace and blue ribb...

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a girl with a rose and a red coral necklace (c. 1631)
Portrait of a girl with a rose and a red coral necklace (c. 1631)

Portrait of a girl with a rose and a red coral necklace (c. 1631)

Located in Amsterdam, NL

David Finsonius (Veere 1597- Bergen op Zoom 1646/1648) Portrait of a girl with a rose and a red coral necklace With traces of the artist’s signature and annotated AETATIS S.V. 2 1...

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17th Century Dutch School Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Portrait Philosopher Democritus Beinaschi Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas
Portrait Philosopher Democritus Beinaschi Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas

Portrait Philosopher Democritus Beinaschi Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Giovanni Battista Beinaschi (Fossano, c. 1634 – Naples, 1688) Portrait of the philosopher Democritus (showing a book with a white cover) Oil on canvas (82 x 64 cm - Framed 95 x ...

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17th Century Old Masters Paintings

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Oil

Portrait Philosopher Heraclitus Beinaschi Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Italy
Portrait Philosopher Heraclitus Beinaschi Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Italy

Portrait Philosopher Heraclitus Beinaschi Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Italy

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Giovanni Battista Beinaschi (Fossano c. 1634 - Naples 1688) Portrait of the philosopher Heraclitus (absorbed in reading) Oil on canvas (82 x 64 cm - Framed 95 x 75 cm.)

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17th Century Old Masters Paintings

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Oil

Antique Portrait of William Frederick, c.1700
Antique Portrait of William Frederick, c.1700

Antique Portrait of William Frederick, c.1700

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique portrait titled 'Guiljelmus Fridericus'. Engraving of William Frederick, Prince of Nassau-Dietz. Originates from 'Principum et illustrium quorundam virorum, qui in Europa ali...

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Antique 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Portrait of Cardinal Richelieu, c.1660
Antique Portrait of Cardinal Richelieu, c.1660

Antique Portrait of Cardinal Richelieu, c.1660

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Armand Cardinal de Richelien (..)'. Portrait of Cardinal Richelieu, bust-length directed to right, wearing biretta, mozzetta, insignia of the order of the Holy ...

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Antique Mid-17th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Portrait of Louis XIII, c.1660
Antique Portrait of Louis XIII, c.1660

Antique Portrait of Louis XIII, c.1660

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Serenissim, ac Potentissim (..)'. Engraving of Louis XIII, King of France. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Anonymous. Condition: ...

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Antique 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Portrait of Louis XIII, KIng of France, c.1651
Antique Portrait of Louis XIII, KIng of France, c.1651

Antique Portrait of Louis XIII, KIng of France, c.1651

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Louys XIII du Nom Roy de France'. Engraving of Louis XIII, King of France. Half length with curled hair, moustache, lace collar, armour, and sash, with the Orde...

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Antique 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Andrea Doria Portrait, Atrium Heroicum Engraving, Augsburg, c.1602
Andrea Doria Portrait, Atrium Heroicum Engraving, Augsburg, c.1602

Andrea Doria Portrait, Atrium Heroicum Engraving, Augsburg, c.1602

Located in Langweer, NL

Andrea Doria Portrait, Atrium Heroicum Engraving, Augsburg, c.1602 This powerful engraved portrait depicts Andrea Doria (1466–1560), the celebrated Genoese admiral, condottiero, and...

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Antique Early 17th Century German Prints

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Paper

Antique Portrait of Anne of Austria, c.1651
Antique Portrait of Anne of Austria, c.1651

Antique Portrait of Anne of Austria, c.1651

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Anna Dautriche Royne de France et de Navarre'. Engraving of Anne of Austria, Queen of Louis XIII. This print originates from 'Theatrum Europeaum'. Artists an...

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Antique 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Portrait of Gaston Duke of Orléans, c.1660
Antique Portrait of Gaston Duke of Orléans, c.1660

Antique Portrait of Gaston Duke of Orléans, c.1660

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique portrait titled 'Iean Baptiste Gaston de Bourbon'. Portrait of Gaston Duke of Orléans, half-length, turned to left and looking towards the viewer, wearing broad collar and do...

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Antique 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Portrait of Gaspard III de Coligny, c.1643
Antique Portrait of Gaspard III de Coligny, c.1643

Antique Portrait of Gaspard III de Coligny, c.1643

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Gaspard conte de Colligny de Chastillon'. Portrait of Gaspard III de Coligny, half-length directed to right, looking to front, holding a baton. This print origi...

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Antique 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Baroque Portrait Henricus Herdingh, Peace of Westphalia Diplomat, c.1650
Baroque Portrait Henricus Herdingh, Peace of Westphalia Diplomat, c.1650

Baroque Portrait Henricus Herdingh, Peace of Westphalia Diplomat, c.1650

Located in Langweer, NL

Baroque Portrait Henricus Herdingh, Peace of Westphalia Diplomat, c.1650 This refined mid-17th-century copperplate engraving presents an elegant portrait of Henricus Herdingh, a Ger...

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Antique Mid-17th Century Belgian Prints

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Paper

Dutch Baroque Portrait of Theologian Johannes Wachtelaar – Utrecht, c.1653
Dutch Baroque Portrait of Theologian Johannes Wachtelaar – Utrecht, c.1653

Dutch Baroque Portrait of Theologian Johannes Wachtelaar – Utrecht, c.1653

Located in Langweer, NL

Dutch Baroque Portrait of Theologian Johannes Wachtelaar – Utrecht, c.1653 This 17th-century memorial engraving honors Johannes Wachtelaar, a learned theologian, depicted here in a ...

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Antique Mid-17th Century Dutch Prints

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Paper

Antique Equestrian Portrait of Luis de Requeséns, Etching c.1620
Antique Equestrian Portrait of Luis de Requeséns, Etching c.1620

Antique Equestrian Portrait of Luis de Requeséns, Etching c.1620

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Equestrian Portrait of Luis de Requeséns, Etching c.1620 This striking equestrian portrait depicts Luis de Requeséns y Zúñiga (1528–1576), a prominent Spanish diplomat, sold...

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Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Prints

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Paper

Antique Portrait of Hendrik Casimir II by Schenk, c.1690
Antique Portrait of Hendrik Casimir II by Schenk, c.1690

Antique Portrait of Hendrik Casimir II by Schenk, c.1690

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique portrait titled 'Henricus Casimirus'. Portrait (mezzotint) of Hendrik Casimir II, after a painting by Gottfried Kneller. Artists and Engravers: Pieter/ Petrus Schenk / Sc...

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Antique 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Portrait of Dutch General Gerard Pietersz, Hulft, c.1670
Antique Portrait of Dutch General Gerard Pietersz, Hulft, c.1670

Antique Portrait of Dutch General Gerard Pietersz, Hulft, c.1670

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique portrait titled 'De Ed. Hr. Gerard Hulft, Eerste Raedt en Directeur Generael van Indien, Opper Bevelhebber over de Krygs-Mach soo te Water als te Lande afgesonden na Ceylon e...

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Antique 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Portrait of Charles V, Duke of Lorraine, c.1670
Antique Portrait of Charles V, Duke of Lorraine, c.1670

Antique Portrait of Charles V, Duke of Lorraine, c.1670

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Carolus der V Hertzog in Lotharingen'. Engraving of Charles V, Duke of Lorraine. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Anonymous. Condi...

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Antique 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Grand Khan of Tartary Portrait Engraving, Nicolas de Larmessin, Paris, c.1660
Grand Khan of Tartary Portrait Engraving, Nicolas de Larmessin, Paris, c.1660

Grand Khan of Tartary Portrait Engraving, Nicolas de Larmessin, Paris, c.1660

Located in Langweer, NL

Grand Khan of Tartary Portrait Engraving, Nicolas de Larmessin, Paris, c.1660 A striking and highly decorative mid-17th-century copperplate engraving depicting the “Grand Cam” or Gr...

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Antique Mid-17th Century French Prints

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Paper

Antique Portrait of Henri ii D'orléans, Duke of Longueville, C.1652
Antique Portrait of Henri ii D'orléans, Duke of Longueville, C.1652

Antique Portrait of Henri ii D'orléans, Duke of Longueville, C.1652

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Henricus d'Orleans Dux de Longeville'. Portrait of Henri II d'Orléans, Duke of Longueville. Bust length with curled hair, moustache, beard, lace collar, embroid...

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Antique 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Large Portrait of Vice Admiral Abraham van der Hulst – Dutch Naval Hero, c.1666
Large Portrait of Vice Admiral Abraham van der Hulst – Dutch Naval Hero, c.1666

Large Portrait of Vice Admiral Abraham van der Hulst – Dutch Naval Hero, c.1666

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Portrait of Admiral Abraham van der Hulst – Dutch Naval Hero, by Jan de Visscher, ca. 1666 Description: An impressive and finely executed 17th-century etching and engraving t...

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Antique Late 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Early Painting of Nobleman
Early Painting of Nobleman

Early Painting of Nobleman

Unavailable|$6,500

Early Painting of Nobleman

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Most likely 17th C Portrait with lot's of overpainted areas and in new frame.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Paintings

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Canvas

LATE 17TH CENTURY ENGLISH PORTRAIT - A LADY  IN A RED / YELLOW SILK DRESS c.1700
LATE 17TH CENTURY ENGLISH PORTRAIT - A LADY  IN A RED / YELLOW SILK DRESS c.1700

LATE 17TH CENTURY ENGLISH PORTRAIT - A LADY IN A RED / YELLOW SILK DRESS c.1700

Located in London/Yorkshire, GB

ENGLISH SCHOOL PORTRAIT OF LADY MORGAN c.1700 - FOLLOWER OF WILLIAM WISSING A richly coloured high Baroque portrait of a lady in flamboyantly coloured dress sitting in the shade ...

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Early 1700s English School Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Interesting Boy Portrait: C. Albert Eckhout, Brazil, 17th Century

Interesting Boy Portrait: C. Albert Eckhout, Brazil, 17th Century

By Albert Eckhout

Located in Madrid, ES

Circle of Albert Eckhout "Portrait of a boy" Brazil 17th century. Oil on copper 10.3 x 8.8 cm. Provenance: Spain, private collection.       

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Antique 17th Century Brazilian Baroque Paintings

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Copper

17th C. Flemish Miniature Portrait on Copper After Frans Pourbus the Younger
17th C. Flemish Miniature Portrait on Copper After Frans Pourbus the Younger

17th C. Flemish Miniature Portrait on Copper After Frans Pourbus the Younger

By (After) Frans Pourbus the Younger

Located in Antwerp, BE

A school of Frans Pourbus The Younger (Flemish, 1579-1622), 17th century Baroque Miniature painting in vitreous enamel on copper of a noblewoman. Miniature portraits to carry as a p...

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Antique 17th Century Belgian Baroque Paintings

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Copper

17th French Portrait of Louis XIV & his brother, c. 1645, attributed to Beaubrun
17th French Portrait of Louis XIV & his brother, c. 1645, attributed to Beaubrun

17th French Portrait of Louis XIV & his brother, c. 1645, attributed to Beaubrun

Located in PARIS, FR

Rare double portrait depicting Louis XIV and his brother Philippe de France as children. 17th century French School, circa 1645, attributed to Charles and Henri Beaubrun. Oil on canv...

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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Philippe d'Orleans, French prince, brother of Louis XIV, 17th c.
Portrait of Philippe d'Orleans, French prince, brother of Louis XIV, 17th c.

Portrait of Philippe d'Orleans, French prince, brother of Louis XIV, 17th c.

By Pierre Mignard

Located in PARIS, FR

Philippe of France, Duke of Orléans (1640-1701) workshop of Pierre Mignard (1612–1695) Late 17th century French school Oil on canvas h. 26.77 in., w. 21.65 in. Beautiful period giltw...

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Late 17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Lady and Portrait of Gentleman, Velvet & Silk Attire c.1700 French
Portrait of a Lady and Portrait of Gentleman, Velvet & Silk Attire c.1700 French

Portrait of a Lady and Portrait of Gentleman, Velvet & Silk Attire c.1700 French

By Nicolas de Largillière

Located in London, GB

These lavish portraits, presented by Titan Fine Art, illustrate the elegant and exuberant type of portrait that the French court and the bourgeoisie favoured at the end of the 17th c...

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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