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1930s British Paintings

1930's MODERN BRITISH OIL - ARTISTS STUDIO STILL LIFE ART CLASS WITH NUDE MODEL
1930's MODERN BRITISH OIL - ARTISTS STUDIO STILL LIFE ART CLASS WITH NUDE MODEL

1930's MODERN BRITISH OIL - ARTISTS STUDIO STILL LIFE ART CLASS WITH NUDE MODEL

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: British School, circa 1930's Title: The Art Class Medium: oil painting on canvas, unframed Size: painting: 28.75 x 23.75 inches Provenance: private collection, E...

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1930s Nude Paintings

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Oil

Philip Joubert - British art portrait oil painting senior commander 1930's WWII
Philip Joubert - British art portrait oil painting senior commander 1930's WWII

Philip Joubert - British art portrait oil painting senior commander 1930's WWII

By Charles Ernest Cundall

Located in Hagley, England

Painted circa 1930 this Modern British oil portrait of Philip Joubert has superb colouring and detail. Painted by Charles Cundall RA RWS, it came from the artist’s daughter and is fr...

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1930s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of Two Seated Nude Women - British Modernist 1930's oil painting
Portrait of Two Seated Nude Women - British Modernist 1930's oil painting

Portrait of Two Seated Nude Women - British Modernist 1930's oil painting

By Lionel Ellis

Located in Hagley, England

This lovely British Modernist portrait oil painting is by noted artist Lionel Ellis. The painting comes from a collection of works by the artist, previously owned by his wife. Painte...

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1930s Modern Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Two Women in a Cafe - British 1930's art oil portrait painting Spain jugs pink
Two Women in a Cafe - British 1930's art oil portrait painting Spain jugs pink

Two Women in a Cafe - British 1930's art oil portrait painting Spain jugs pink

By Darsie Japp

Located in Hagley, England

An original oil on canvas by the British listed artist Darsie Japp. It was painted circa 1930 and depicts two woman at a table having a drink. A very evocative inter war oil painting...

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1910s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

'Low tide' oil painting by Modern British female artist Phyllis Bray, 1930s
'Low tide' oil painting by Modern British female artist Phyllis Bray, 1930s

'Low tide' oil painting by Modern British female artist Phyllis Bray, 1930s

By Phyllis Bray

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

A beautiful oil painting of low tide showing a boat and shells in muted blue and sandy tones by Modern British female artist Phyllis Bray. Phyllis Braywas a British artist and illus...

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20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Young Woman - 1930's Art Deco portrait drawing British artist
Portrait of a Young Woman - 1930's Art Deco portrait drawing British artist

Portrait of a Young Woman - 1930's Art Deco portrait drawing British artist

By James Stroudley

Located in Hagley, England

A fine large charcoal and pencil drawing by British listed artist James Stroudley. Executed in 1931, it is a stunning example of a 1930s Art Deco portrait. Very strong and bold, it d...

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1930s Realist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Carbon Pencil

John Dronsfield - Full Sail - 1930s British Watercolour Illustration

John Dronsfield - Full Sail - 1930s British Watercolour Illustration

By John Dronsfield

Located in London, GB

JOHN DRONSFIELD (1900-1951) Full Sail Watercolour and pencil Unframed, in mount only 31 by 27.5 cm., 12 ¼ by 10 ¾ in. (mount size 45.5 by 41 cm., 18 by 16 in.) John Marsden Dron...

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1930s Surrealist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

John Dronsfield - 1930s British Theatre Set Design - watercolour

John Dronsfield - 1930s British Theatre Set Design - watercolour

By John Dronsfield

Located in London, GB

JOHN DRONSFIELD (1900-1951) Stage Set Design with Shields Signed l.r.: Dronsfield Watercolour and pencil Unframed, in mount only 38 by 36 cm., 15 by 14 in. (mount size 51 by 49 cm...

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Mid-20th Century Realist Interior Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Chickens, Cerne Abbas - 1930s British watercolour by Randolph Schwabe
Chickens, Cerne Abbas - 1930s British watercolour by Randolph Schwabe

Chickens, Cerne Abbas - 1930s British watercolour by Randolph Schwabe

By Randolph Schwabe

Located in London, GB

RANDOLPH SCHWABE, RWS, NEAC (1885-1948) Chickens, Cerne Abbas Inscribed Cerne Abbas and dated 1937 Watercolour and pen and ink over traces of pencil 26 by 38.5 cm., 10 ¼ by 15 ¼ ...

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1930s Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

John Dronsfield - British 1930s Surreal watercolour of a City Square

John Dronsfield - British 1930s Surreal watercolour of a City Square

By John Dronsfield

Located in London, GB

JOHN DRONSFIELD (1900-1951) City Square Signed l.l., inscribed with title (beneath the mount) Watercolour Unframed, in mount only 31 by 26 cm., 12 ¼ by 10 ¼ in. (mount size 45 by...

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1930s Surrealist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

Harry Attwood - 1930s British Design for a Mural - The Resurrection
Harry Attwood - 1930s British Design for a Mural - The Resurrection

Harry Attwood - 1930s British Design for a Mural - The Resurrection

By Harry Carleton Attwood

Located in London, GB

HARRY CARLETON ATTWOOD (1907-1985) Resurrection – Mural Design for Eltham Hall Signed with initials, dated and inscribed l.c.: Designs for Eltham Hall / 17/4/36 / HCA Watercolour ...

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1930s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Brewer Street, Soho - 1930s British London Scene by Randolph Schwabe
Brewer Street, Soho - 1930s British London Scene by Randolph Schwabe

Brewer Street, Soho - 1930s British London Scene by Randolph Schwabe

By Randolph Schwabe

Located in London, GB

RANDOLPH SCHWABE, RWS, NEAC (1885-1948) Austin’s Stores, Brewer Street, Soho Signed and dated l.r.: R Schwabe 1936 Grisaille watercolour and pen and ink Framed 32 by 24.5 cm., 12...

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1930s Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

The Pitchmarket, Cerne Abbas - 1930s British watercolour drawing by Schwabe

The Pitchmarket, Cerne Abbas - 1930s British watercolour drawing by Schwabe

By Randolph Schwabe

Located in London, GB

RANDOLPH SCHWABE, RWS, NEAC (1885-1948) The Pitchmarket, Cerne Abbas Signed, inscribed Cerne Abbas and dated 1937 Pencil and watercolour Framed 34 by 40 cm., 13 ¼ by 15 ¾ in. (fr...

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1930s Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Pencil

Gladioli in Vase - British 1030's floral still life art oil painting flowers
Gladioli in Vase - British 1030's floral still life art oil painting flowers

Gladioli in Vase - British 1030's floral still life art oil painting flowers

By Philip Naviasky

Located in Hagley, England

The details and brushwork are fantastic and the whole painting is a riot of colour. This is a lovely 1930's British floral oil painting and a great example of Naviasky's work.

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1930s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

The Duet - A 1930s Theatrical Illustration by British artist John Dronsfield

The Duet - A 1930s Theatrical Illustration by British artist John Dronsfield

By John Dronsfield

Located in London, GB

JOHN DRONSFIELD (1900-1951) The Duet Watercolour and pencil Unframed, in mount only 32.5 by 26 cm., 12 ¾ by 10 ¼ in. (mount size 45.5 by 39 cm., 18 by 15 ¼ in.) John Marsden Dron...

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1930s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Giant's Head Farm, Cerne Abbas - 1930s British drawing by Randolph Schwabe
Giant's Head Farm, Cerne Abbas - 1930s British drawing by Randolph Schwabe

Giant's Head Farm, Cerne Abbas - 1930s British drawing by Randolph Schwabe

Located in London, GB

RANDOLPH SCHWABE, RWS, NEAC (1885-1948) Giant’s Head Farm, Cerne Abbas Signed with initials, inscribed Giant’s Head Farm, Cerne Abbas and dated 1939 Pencil and grisaille wash 30 ...

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1830s Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Pencil

Women Resting - 1930s British Design for a Mural by Harry Carleton Attwood
Women Resting - 1930s British Design for a Mural by Harry Carleton Attwood

Women Resting - 1930s British Design for a Mural by Harry Carleton Attwood

By Harry Carleton Attwood

Located in London, GB

HARRY CARLETON ATTWOOD (1907-1985) Women Resting - Design for Eltham Palace Watercolour Framed 20.5 by 14.5 cm., 8 by 5 ¾ in. (frame size 39.5 by 31.5 cm., 15 ½ by 12 ½ in.) Attw...

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1930s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Plenty - 1930s British Art Deco design for a Mural by Harry Carleton Attwood
Plenty - 1930s British Art Deco design for a Mural by Harry Carleton Attwood

Plenty - 1930s British Art Deco design for a Mural by Harry Carleton Attwood

By Harry Carleton Attwood

Located in London, GB

HARRY CARLETON ATTWOOD (1907-1985) Plenty - Design for Eltham Palace Chalks Framed 20.5 by 12 cm., 8 by 4 ¾ in. (frame size 39.5 by 31.5 cm., 15 ½ by 12 ½ in.) Attwood was born i...

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1930s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Chalk

The Road That Takes You Home, Art Deco Watercolor on Paper, Signed, 1932
The Road That Takes You Home, Art Deco Watercolor on Paper, Signed, 1932

The Road That Takes You Home, Art Deco Watercolor on Paper, Signed, 1932

Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset

“The Road That Takes You Home” is not only a fine example of 1930s British landscape watercolor painting, but also a work that embodies the nostalgia and warmth associated with rural...

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

sweet Pea Flowers - British 1930's art floral still life oil painting
sweet Pea Flowers - British 1930's art floral still life oil painting

sweet Pea Flowers - British 1930's art floral still life oil painting

By Gerald Spencer Pryse

Located in Hagley, England

This superb Vibrant British Post Impressionist floral oil painting is by noted artist Gerald Spencer Pryse. Painted circa 1930 the composition is a mass of sweet pea flowers in shade...

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1930s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

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1930s Design for Master's Chair for British Optical Association - Geo. M Hammer

1930s Design for Master's Chair for British Optical Association - Geo. M Hammer

By Donald L. Hadden

Located in London, GB

One of a series of designs we have listed for Geo. M Hammer. To see them - and our other architectural and design-related drawings, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below i...

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1920s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Farmer Loading Horse Drawn Cart - British 1930's Impressionist art oil painting
Farmer Loading Horse Drawn Cart - British 1930's Impressionist art oil painting

Farmer Loading Horse Drawn Cart - British 1930's Impressionist art oil painting

By Arthur Spooner

Located in Hagley, England

This beautiful British Impressionist oil painting is by noted animal artist Arthur Spooner. Painted circa 1930 it is a large Impressionist pastoral oil painting with typical Impressi...

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1930s Impressionist Animal Paintings

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Oil

1930's Modern British Slade School Interior Room Scene Young Lady Portrait OIL
1930's Modern British Slade School Interior Room Scene Young Lady Portrait OIL

1930's Modern British Slade School Interior Room Scene Young Lady Portrait OIL

By Francis Helps

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Artists Model by Francis Helps (British 1890-1972) oil painting on canvas, framed framed size: 34 x 26 inches condition: very good and presentable provenance: private collection,...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Interior Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

1930's British Sporting Art Equestrian Sketch Groom with Stallion Horse
1930's British Sporting Art Equestrian Sketch Groom with Stallion Horse

1930's British Sporting Art Equestrian Sketch Groom with Stallion Horse

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Stallion English School, circa of Sir Alfred Munnings pencil drawing on paper mounted on a card frame, unframed card frame: 7 x 9 inches painting: 6 x 8.25 inches provenance: pri...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Pencil

1930's Portrait Dapper Young English Gentleman in University Sports Club Blazer
1930's Portrait Dapper Young English Gentleman in University Sports Club Blazer

1930's Portrait Dapper Young English Gentleman in University Sports Club Blazer

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The University Sports Club Blazer by Kathleen Emily Temple-Bird (British 1879 - 1962) signed and dated 1939 oil painting on canvas laid over board, framed framed: 35 x 30 board: 29.5...

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1930s English School Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Marie Palmer-Smith - Honesty - 1930s British Advertising Art Work, watercolour

Marie Palmer-Smith - Honesty - 1930s British Advertising Art Work, watercolour

Located in London, GB

MARIE PALMER-SMITH (1899-1997) Honesty Bears artist’s studio stamp on the reverse Gouache on tinted paper Unframed in mount 22 by 17 cm., 8 ¾ by 6 ¾ in. (mount size 37 by 31 cm., ...

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1930s Art Deco Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Call to the Dance - 1930s British Theatrical illustration by Robert Sherriffs
Call to the Dance - 1930s British Theatrical illustration by Robert Sherriffs

Call to the Dance - 1930s British Theatrical illustration by Robert Sherriffs

By Robert Stewart Sherriffs

Located in London, GB

ROBERT STEWART SHERRIFFS (1906-1960) Call to the Dance Signed Black ink, unframed 30.5 by 49.5 cm.; 12 by 19 ½ in. (mount size 47.5 by 65 cm., 18 ¾ by 25 ½ in.) Born in Edinburgh...

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1930s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink

1930s Britain Painting signed E.Marcel Laurent "Pardon de Tronoen"
1930s Britain Painting signed E.Marcel Laurent "Pardon de Tronoen"

1930s Britain Painting signed E.Marcel Laurent "Pardon de Tronoen"

By Emmanuel Marcel Laurent

Located in Lannebert, FR

Lovely painting signed Emmanuel Marcel Laurent (1892-1948) "Pardon de Tronoen" (Finistère-Brittany) Very good condition.

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Vintage 1920s French Other Paintings

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Paint

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By Henri d'Ainecy Montpezat

Located in London, GB

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1830s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of William Henry Kerr, Earl of Ancram, 4th Marquess of Lothian
Portrait of William Henry Kerr, Earl of Ancram, 4th Marquess of Lothian

Portrait of William Henry Kerr, Earl of Ancram, 4th Marquess of Lothian

Located in London, GB

James Fellowes Flourished 1719 - 1750 Portrait of William Henry Kerr, Earl of Ancram, 4th Marquess of Lothian Oil on canvas, signed & dated 1747 Image size: 29 1/2 x 24 1/2 inches (7...

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1740s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Painting Male Portrait  19thC
Painting Male Portrait  19thC

Painting Male Portrait 19thC, 1800s

$2,686

H 37.41 in W 31.5 in D 3.94 in

Painting Male Portrait 19thC

Located in Milan, IT

Oil on Canvas. French school of the late 1700s-early 1800s. Portrait of a gentleman in elegant bourgeois dress. The canvas has slight tears and is in need of cleaning. It is presente...

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19th Century Other Art Style Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Exotic - Scottish 1920's exhibited 'Glasgow Girl' art portrait oil painting
Exotic - Scottish 1920's exhibited 'Glasgow Girl' art portrait oil painting

Exotic - Scottish 1920's exhibited 'Glasgow Girl' art portrait oil painting

Located in Hagley, England

This stunning much exhibited 1920's Scottish portrait oil painting is by noted Glasgow Girl artist Norah Nielson Gray. Painted circa 1923, the model for the painting was Rita McIlrai...

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1920s Art Deco Portrait Paintings

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Oil

ORIGINAL 1860 Famous American Artist Henry Peters Gray (1819-1877) oil on canvas
ORIGINAL 1860 Famous American Artist Henry Peters Gray (1819-1877) oil on canvas

ORIGINAL 1860 Famous American Artist Henry Peters Gray (1819-1877) oil on canvas

By Henry Peters Gray

Located in Palm Coast, FL

Up for sale is an amazing original antique oil painting on canvas by Famous American Artist Henry Peters Gray (1819-1877), depicting a portrait of a W.P. Wright Esq. Some of his pai...

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1860s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Large Mid Victorian Oil Painting Portrait of Seated Gentleman with Newspaper
Large Mid Victorian Oil Painting Portrait of Seated Gentleman with Newspaper

Large Mid Victorian Oil Painting Portrait of Seated Gentleman with Newspaper

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of a Gentleman reading the 'London Journal', English school (mid 19th century) oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 36 x 28 inches condition: some minor surface abrasion...

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Mid-19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

19th-Century French Oil Portrait of Smart Gentleman in Formal Attire
19th-Century French Oil Portrait of Smart Gentleman in Formal Attire

19th-Century French Oil Portrait of Smart Gentleman in Formal Attire

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of a Gentleman in Formal Attire French School, 19th century oil on board, framed framed: 17 x 14 inches board : 13 x 10.5 inches Provenance: private collection, Paris, Franc...

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19th Century French School Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of a Gentleman in a Landscape, Scottish Portraiture, Portrait, Wealthy
Portrait of a Gentleman in a Landscape, Scottish Portraiture, Portrait, Wealthy

Portrait of a Gentleman in a Landscape, Scottish Portraiture, Portrait, Wealthy

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

John Pairman (Scottish, 1788 - 1843) Signed: J Pairman 1820 (Lower, Right) " Portrait of a Gentleman ", 1820 Oil on Canvas 22 1/4" x 18 5/8" Housed in a 2 3/4" Husar Frame Ove...

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Early 19th Century Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

1830's British Oil Painting Large Portrait of a Distinguished Gentleman
1830's British Oil Painting Large Portrait of a Distinguished Gentleman

1830's British Oil Painting Large Portrait of a Distinguished Gentleman

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of an English Gentleman English School, circa 1830's period oil on canvas, unframed Canvas: 30 x 24.5 inches Provenance: Private collection, UK Condition: relined canvas, ov...

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Early 19th Century English School Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

17th-Century Flemish School, Portrait Of A Gentleman In A Justaucorps, Oil
17th-Century Flemish School, Portrait Of A Gentleman In A Justaucorps, Oil

17th-Century Flemish School, Portrait Of A Gentleman In A Justaucorps, Oil

Located in Cheltenham, GB

This fine late 17th-century Flemish portrait depicts a distinguished gentleman dressed in the elaborate fashions of the 1670s. He wears a long, collarless coat known as a justaucorps...

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1670s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Mid Century French Nude Painting Of A Lady Stood Posed
Mid Century French Nude Painting Of A Lady Stood Posed

Mid Century French Nude Painting Of A Lady Stood Posed

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Nude Lady by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) oil on thin board, unframed board: 27 x 15 inches good condition with some cracks shown in photos provenance: from the artists estate, ...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of a Nobleman, French School 17th Century
Portrait of a Nobleman, French School 17th Century

Portrait of a Nobleman, French School 17th Century

$5,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 25.99 in W 22.84 in

Portrait of a Nobleman, French School 17th Century

Located in New York, NY

French portrait of a nobleman, 17th Century, great condition. With a beautiful carved wooden frame.

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17th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

20th Century Portrait of a Red Setter/ Spaniel Dog Oil Painting
20th Century Portrait of a Red Setter/ Spaniel Dog Oil Painting

20th Century Portrait of a Red Setter/ Spaniel Dog Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of a Red Setter/Spaniel English school, mid 20th century oil on canvas, unframed Canvas: 14 x 12 inches Provenance: private collection Condition: stretcher bar marks showing...

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Mid-20th Century English School Animal Paintings

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Oil

19th Century English Victorian Oil Painting on Canvas Portrait of a Gentleman
19th Century English Victorian Oil Painting on Canvas Portrait of a Gentleman

19th Century English Victorian Oil Painting on Canvas Portrait of a Gentleman

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of an English Gentleman English artist, 19th century oil on canvas, unframed Canvas: 30.5 x 25 inches Provenance: Private collection, England Condition: overall very good an...

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19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

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