Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?

British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.

What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?

The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

Were there cannons in the 16th century?

Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.

Was there glass in the 16th century?

Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.

Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?

Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.

How did art change in the 18th century?

In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.

How do you identify 18th-century furniture?

To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.

What is the most important painting of the 20th century?

What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.

What furniture was used in the 16th century?

A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.

What is 17th-century furniture called?

What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.

How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?

One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.

Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?

Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.

What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?

17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?

The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.

What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?

At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

19th Century Pastel

Portrait Of A Young Boy

Academic 19th Century Painting

Painting Of A Woman In Blue Dress

Pastel Portrait Girl

19th French Portrait Woman

Pastel Furniture

Tempera Icon

Pastel Drawing Woman

French 19th Century Pastel, Signed E. Tourneux, 1855

$44,500

French 19th Century Pastel, Signed E. Tourneux, 1855

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most impressive and large scaled French 19th century pastel, signed E. Tourneux 1855. The wonderfully executed painting depicts a lovely hillside by the sea, with a group of person...

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Antique 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Elegant 19th Century Pastel Portrait of French Officer with Gold Wooden

$1,657

Elegant 19th Century Pastel Portrait of French Officer with Gold Wooden

By France"

Located in Madrid, ES

Elegant 19th century pastel portrait of French officer with gold wooden frame.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Baroque Paintings

Materials

Paint

Late 19th Century Pastel Dog Portrait of Puppy with Tablecloth in Wooden Frame

$685

Late 19th Century Pastel Dog Portrait of Puppy with Tablecloth in Wooden Frame

Located in Atlanta, GA

Late 19th century pastel dog portrait of puppy with tablecloth in wooden frame.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Drawings

Materials

Wood

Gustave Den DuytsGustave Den Duyts (1850-1897) - Late 19th Century Pastel, Wassail!, Unknown

$374

Gustave Den Duyts (1850-1897) - Late 19th Century Pastel, Wassail!

Located in Corsham, GB

A striking 19th Century pastel, showing a rustic farm building with a bonfire raging behind it.

Category

Late 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

19th Century Pastel - Young Nobleman, Unknown

$356

19th Century Pastel - Young Nobleman

Located in Corsham, GB

A charming pastel study of a 17th Century noble child seated on a red chair next we an earn. He looks down at a hat on the floor and wears a royal blue uniform. Signed faintly with i...

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19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

19th Century Pastel - Cupid's Arrow, Unknown

$620

19th Century Pastel - Cupid's Arrow

Located in Corsham, GB

This baroque-style painting depicts a cherubic Cupid with rosy cheeks and golden curls, gazing upward with an expression of wonder and innocence. The composition features warm, lumin...

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19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

Framed 19th Century Pastel - Victorian Child, Unknown

$577

Framed 19th Century Pastel - Victorian Child

Located in Corsham, GB

This fine Victorian portrait depicts a rosy cheeked and red lipped girl, sat wearing a black buttoned down frock with delicate lace collar. The artist has managed to capture the sitt...

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19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

Fine Early 19th Century Pastel - Susane Maria, Early 19th Century

$795

Fine Early 19th Century Pastel - Susane Maria

Located in Corsham, GB

A remarkable early nineteenth-century pastel portrait depicting a woman wearing a blue dress and white bonnet adorned with floral designs. She delicately holds a pink rose, possibly ...

Category

Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

Framed Mid 19th Century Pastel - Mrs Hauptmann, Mid-19th Century

$450

Framed Mid 19th Century Pastel - Mrs Hauptmann

Located in Corsham, GB

A pastel portrait of a woman in a white dress and lace bonnet. A German inscription to the reverse identifies the sitter as Mrs Hauptmann (nee Schmidt) from Putlitz, Germany. Well pr...

Category

Mid-19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

19th century-pastel– Saint of the “Miracle of the Roses” – antique gilded frame

$1,005

19th century-pastel– Saint of the “Miracle of the Roses” – antique gilded frame

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Elegant 19th-century pastel on paper depicting a haloed saint associated with the iconography of the “Miracle of the Roses” (traditionally linked to Saint Elizabeth of Hungary or Sai...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Restauration Drawings

Materials

Paper

Biedermeier 19th Century Pastel - Portrait of a Lady, 19th Century

$750

Biedermeier 19th Century Pastel - Portrait of a Lady

Located in Corsham, GB

A fine pastel portrait of a lady wearing an elaborate lace bonnet. Well presented in an antique gilt frame. Unsigned. On paper. Image size: 55 x 46.5cm.

Category

19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

French School 19th Century Pastel - Portrait de Notable, 19th Century

$450

French School 19th Century Pastel - Portrait de Notable

Located in Corsham, GB

This portrait depicts a gentleman with a slightly pale complexion, dressed in a dark green coat with a prominent black fur collar and white cravat. Rendered in a soft, atmospheric st...

Category

19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

Framed 19th Century Pastel - Portrait of a Gentleman, 19th Century

$650

Framed 19th Century Pastel - Portrait of a Gentleman

Located in Corsham, GB

A fine pastel portrait depicting a gentleman in formal attire, wearing a black coat, white cravat, and wig. He returns the viewer's gaze with a serious expression, whilst a bookshelf...

Category

19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

Framed 19th Century Pastel - David Wilkins (1685-1745), 19th Century

$450

Framed 19th Century Pastel - David Wilkins (1685-1745)

Located in Corsham, GB

A nineteenth-century portrait of David Wilkins (1685-1745). Originally from Prussia, Wilkins settled in England and became archdeacon of Suffolk and Canon at Canterbury Cathedral. In...

Category

19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

Framed Late 19th Century Pastel - A Young Traveller, Late 19th Century

$595

Framed Late 19th Century Pastel - A Young Traveller

Located in Corsham, GB

A young boy looks back over his shoulder with a contented expression in this characterful pastel portrait. He has a feather in his hat, carries a stick over his shoulder, and his clo...

Category

Late 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

French 19th Century Pastel Still-Life Painting Depicting a Bouquet of Tulips

$995

French 19th Century Pastel Still-Life Painting Depicting a Bouquet of Tulips

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French pastel still-life painting from the 19th century depicting a bouquet of tulips on grey background, in gilded frame.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

English School Early 19th Century Pastel - Lady in Profile, Early 19th Century

$595

English School Early 19th Century Pastel - Lady in Profile

Located in Corsham, GB

A charming early nineteenth-century pastel study of a lady in a blue dress. Part of a pair of portraits depicting a man and woman in profile, the companion piece is also listed on ou...

Category

Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

John Raphael Smith Portrait of a young woman, 19th Century Pastel, 1800

$6,768

Portrait of a young woman, 19th Century Pastel

Located in London, GB

John Raphael Smith 1751 - 1812 Portrait of a Young Lady Pastel on paper on canvas stretcher Image size: 9 x 7 inches (23 x 18 cm) Gilt frame

Category

Early 1800s Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

Framed Late 19th Century Pastel - Boarding at the Quay, Unknown

$411

Framed Late 19th Century Pastel - Boarding at the Quay

Located in Corsham, GB

This charming seascape depicts several Italian fishermen, readying boats in a rocky quay. Well presented in a beautiful veneer maple frame with a crisp white mount. Indistinctly sign...

Category

Late 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

Mid 19th Century Pastel - Two John Oddys, Father and Son, Mid-19th Century

$526

Mid 19th Century Pastel - Two John Oddys, Father and Son

Located in Corsham, GB

A charming pastel study of two blacksmiths who are father and son, both of the name of John Oddys. The artist capture them both outside of the smithy forge. Unsigned. Presented in an...

Category

Mid-19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

French School Late 19th Century Pastel - Portrait of a Lady Sewing, Late 19th Century

$850

French School Late 19th Century Pastel - Portrait of a Lady Sewing

Located in Corsham, GB

A striking late 19th-century, possibly turn-of-the-century portrait of a lady engaged in needlework, dressed in a purple gown with white collar detailing and her dark hair swept eleg...

Category

Late 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

Follower of Francis Wheatley RA - Framed 19th Century Pastel, Buying Bread, 19th Century

$1,250

Follower of Francis Wheatley RA - Framed 19th Century Pastel, Buying Bread

Located in Corsham, GB

This charming genre scene, painted in the manner of Francis Wheatley RA, depicts a humble cottage gathering where two children eagerly await their fair share of freshly baked bread. ...

Category

19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

19th Century Pastel Portrait of a Young Gentleman, Signed, France

$1,580

19th Century Pastel Portrait of a Young Gentleman, Signed, France

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

Late 19th century portrait in pastels of a well-to-do young man.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

After Jean-Baptiste Greuze (1725-1805) - 19th Century Pastel, Girl and Her Maid, 19th Century

$1,250

After Jean-Baptiste Greuze (1725-1805) - 19th Century Pastel, Girl and Her Maid

Located in Corsham, GB

A tender portrait of a young girl resting her head against her maid, after the French artist Jean-Baptiste Greuze (1725-1805). This accomplished copy is finely rendered, with soft, h...

Category

19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

Dutch School Early 19th Century Pastel - Portrait of a Lady in Lace, Unknown

$401

Dutch School Early 19th Century Pastel - Portrait of a Lady in Lace

Located in Corsham, GB

A delicate pastel portrait depicting a member of the Danken Family. Inscribed to the reverse in Western Frisian. Unsigned. On velum.

Category

Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

French Portrait of a Young Boy, Original 19th Century Pastel in Original Frame

$4,923Sale Price|44% Off

French Portrait of a Young Boy, Original 19th Century Pastel in Original Frame

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

It has been viewed beneath the frame and it is on 19th century French embossed paper.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Paste

L. R. Garrido (1868-1909) late 19th century pastel on paper portrait of boy

$1,500

L. R. Garrido (1868-1909) late 19th century pastel on paper portrait of boy

Located in Ebberup, DK

This is an antique pastel on paper paintng by English-Spanish artist L. R. Garrido. The motive is a portrait of a young boy sitting on a bench with his hat. The colours are dense, s...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Paintings

Materials

Paint

The Landscape - Drawing - Late 19th century, Late 19th century

$320

The Landscape - Drawing - Late 19th century

Located in Roma, IT

The Landscape is a drawing realized by an anonymous artist in the late 19th century. Pastel on paper. Good conditions.

Category

19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

Pastel Portrait of Biedermeier Gentleman, Early 19th Century, Framed

$1,250Sale Price|50% Off

Pastel Portrait of Biedermeier Gentleman, Early 19th Century, Framed

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A very well executed early 19th century pastel portrait of a gentleman sitting at his desk.

Category

Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Drawings

Materials

Paper

French Pastel of a Portrait of a Young Lady Wearing a Formal Dress

$10,800

French Pastel of a Portrait of a Young Lady Wearing a Formal Dress

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A very elegant French 19th century pastel portrait of a young lady wearing a formal dress.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Paintings

Materials

Giltwood

Portrait of a Gentleman in Pastel, Empire–Restoration Period, French, 19th century, 1810- 1820

$960

Portrait of a Gentleman in Pastel, Empire–Restoration Period, French, 19th century

Located in Firenze, IT

Portrait of a Gentleman in Pastel, Empire–Restoration Period, Oval Format, French School, 19th Century Pastel on paper depicting a young gentleman shown half-length, wearing a dark ...

Category

19th Century French School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Paper, Pastel

Hercules Brabazon BrabazonPastel & Pencil on Paper.The Chapel Saint Pierre, Villefranche, South of France., 1860s

$1,966

Pastel & Pencil on Paper.The Chapel Saint Pierre, Villefranche, South of France.

By Hercules Brabazon Brabazon

Located in Cotignac, FR

Mid 19th century pastel drawing view of the Chapel Saint Pierre at Villefranche, with the harbour beyond, by British artist Hercules Brabazon Brabazon.

Category

Mid-19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pastel, Pencil

Hercules Brabazon BrabazonMonaco Pastel Drawing of Royal Palace, Signed, Circa 1860, 5.5x8.5, 1860s

$868

Monaco Pastel Drawing of Royal Palace, Signed, Circa 1860, 5.5x8.5

By Hercules Brabazon Brabazon

Located in Cotignac, FR

Mid 19th century pastel drawing view of the Royal Palace, Monte Carlo, Monaco by British artist Hercules Brabazon Brabazon.

Category

Mid-19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pastel, Pencil

Hercules Brabazon BrabazonLuzern Pastel Drawing of Chapel Bridge, Signed, Mid 19th Century, 1860's

$845

Luzern Pastel Drawing of Chapel Bridge, Signed, Mid 19th Century

By Hercules Brabazon Brabazon

Located in Cotignac, FR

Mid 19th century pastel drawing view of the Chapel Bridge and river Reuss in Lucerne, Switzerland by Hercules Brabazon Brabazon.

Category

1860s Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pastel, Pencil

19th C. Framed Pastel on Paper - Sleeping Puppy - Style of Susan C. M. Waters

$1,850

19th C. Framed Pastel on Paper - Sleeping Puppy - Style of Susan C. M. Waters

Located in Morristown, NJ

Puppy Sleeping on Pillow Pastel on Paper, Framed under Glass A tender and finely executed 19th-century pastel portrait of a sleeping puppy nestled on a red tasseled pillow.

Category

Antique 1870s American Folk Art Drawings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Sevres style 19 th c. Urn in Celeste blue, Hand painted in pastel hues

$7,600Sale Price|20% Off

Sevres style 19 th c. Urn in Celeste blue, Hand painted in pastel hues

Located in Houston, TX

The exceptional colors incorporated in this piece makes it special. The workmanship is fine with lovely pastel coloration. It is tall and elegantly shaped

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Household - Original Pen and Pastel on Paper - 19th Century, 19th Century

$228

Household - Original Pen and Pastel on Paper - 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Household is an original drawing in pen and pastel on paper realized by an Anonymous artist of the XIX Century. The State of preservation is good with the trace of time. With the m...

Category

19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Pen

Neoclassical Architecture - Ink, Pastel and Watercolor - 19th Century, 19th Century

$1,543Sale Price|25% Off

Neoclassical Architecture - Ink, Pastel and Watercolor - 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

"Architecture" is an original drawing in mixed media on cardboard, by Anonymous Artist of XIX Century. In aged conditions. Sheet dimension: 73 x 54 cm This is an original drawing ...

Category

19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Mixed Media, Pastel, Ink, Watercolor

Hercules Brabazon BrabazonBellagio, Lake Como Pastel Drawing, Signed, Circa 1860, Unframed, 1860's

$845

Bellagio, Lake Como Pastel Drawing, Signed, Circa 1860, Unframed

By Hercules Brabazon Brabazon

Located in Cotignac, FR

Mid 19th century pastel drawing view of Bellagio on Lake Como by Hercules Brabazon Brabazon.

Category

1860s Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pastel, Pencil

Frederic Godefroy19th Century Ink Drawing and Pastel on Ivory Paper, Signed, 19th Century

$914

19th Century Ink Drawing and Pastel on Ivory Paper, Signed

By Frederic Godefroy

Located in Roma, IT

Painter's Studio is a drawing in China ink and pastel on ivory paper, realized by Frederic Godefroy (1826- 1897) Hand-signed on the lower right. Sheet dimension: 37.5x 30 cm ; Imag...

Category

19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Ink

Under The Snow - Watercolor, China Ink and Pastels - 19th Century, 19th Century

$342

Under The Snow - Watercolor, China Ink and Pastels - 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Under The Snow is an original drawing in watercolor, china ink and pastels on paper realized by an Anonymous french Artist of the XIX. Sheet dimentrion:29.5 x 22.5 cm The state of ...

Category

19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Pastel

Nude of Woman - Pastel Drawing - Late 19th Century, Late 19th Century

$514

Nude of Woman - Pastel Drawing - Late 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Nude of Woman is an original pastels drawing on paper realized in the late 19th Century.

Category

1850s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pastel

French School, Arab Horseman, Chalk Pastel Drawing on Paper, 19th Century, 19th Century

$550Sale Price|35% Off

French School, Arab Horseman, Chalk Pastel Drawing on Paper, 19th Century

Located in Astoria, NY

French School, Arabic Horseman, Chalk Pastel on Paper Laid to Canvas, 19th century, paper labels to reverse, wood frame.

Category

19th Century French School Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Canvas, Paper, Pastel

Léon Augustin Lhermitte"Le Petit Pont Au Bourget" 19th Century French Landscape Pastel Painting, 19th Century

$37,000

"Le Petit Pont Au Bourget" 19th Century French Landscape Pastel Painting

By Léon Augustin Lhermitte

Located in New York, NY

Exhibited: Hammer Galleries, New York, 19th & 20th Century European Paintings, November 4-30 1996, p.6 (Illustrated) Literature: Monique Le Pelley Fonteny, Leon Augustin Lhermitte Ca...

Category

19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paper, Pastel

FANTIN LATOUR TheodoreLady in Middle-Age Suits, Pastel 19th Century, Circa 1850

$6,630

Lady in Middle-Age Suits, Pastel 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

FANTIN LATOUR Theodore (1805 – 1875) « Young Lady dressed with middle-age suit » Pastel on card signed low right Old original frame gilded with leaves Dim pastel : 80 X 63 cm Dim fr...

Category

Mid-19th Century Academic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Pastel

"Victorian Pastel Painting of Birch Trees, 19th Century, Signed"

$900

"Victorian Pastel Painting of Birch Trees, 19th Century, Signed"

By M. Degraff

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian landscape in pastel depicting two birch trees with house and figure in background in maple frame. Signed M.DeGraff

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Paintings

Materials

Birch

(After) Jean-François MilletField Workers Pastel Drawing, Modern Style, Mid-19th Century, Framed

$5,801

Field Workers Pastel Drawing, Modern Style, Mid-19th Century, Framed

Located in London, GB

Pastel is immediate and, potentially, ephemeral. During the late 19th century, avant-garde artists in France and beyond took up pastels to capture the here and now, fleeting facial e...

Category

Mid-19th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pastel

American Victorian Portrait of Gentleman, Pastel on Gold, 19th Century

$1,250

American Victorian Portrait of Gentleman, Pastel on Gold, 19th Century

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian pastel portrait of a gentleman wearing a white shirt under a black jacket with mutton chop sideburns in a black frame with gold inset (AS IS)

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Paintings

Materials

Gold

John Appleton BrownImpressionist Pastel of a Path Through Spring Trees, Late 19th Century, c. 1890

$12,000

Impressionist Pastel of a Path Through Spring Trees, Late 19th Century

By John Appleton Brown

Located in Fredericksburg, VA

John Appleton Brown’s A Path Through the Spring Trees is a radiant pastel on paper that beautifully captures the tenderness of early spring. A softly worn path curves gently through ...

Category

Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Paper, Pastel

Wolf KahnMachias Seal Island Light Pastel Drawing, 19th Century American Art, 1977

$16,900

Machias Seal Island Light Pastel Drawing, 19th Century American Art

By Wolf Kahn

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Wolf Kahn was commissioned by the Smithsonian to design a postcard for them. He made four designs and they selected a singular one. This drawing here is one of the few rejected desig...

Category

19th Century American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pastel

Framed Pastel Still-life Painting of Grapes & Pear, Late 19th Century

$495

Framed Pastel Still-life Painting of Grapes & Pear, Late 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Framed Pastel Still-life Painting of Grapes & Pear, Late 19th Century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Art

Materials

Paint

Madame de Pompadour Pastel Porait after Jean-Marc Nattier, 19th Century

$1,800

Madame de Pompadour Pastel Porait after Jean-Marc Nattier, 19th Century

By Jean-Marc Nattier

Located in Savannah, GA

A French School pastel portrait of Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour after Jean-Marc Nattier, 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Drawings

Materials

Silk, Glass, Wood

19th Century French School'Still Life, Red Tulips with Japanese Porcelain', Belgian Lace, Japonaiserie

$2,850

'Still Life, Red Tulips with Japanese Porcelain', Belgian Lace, Japonaiserie

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

An elegant and exceptionally well-preserved, late 19th century work drawn by a confident and bravura hand.

Category

1890s Academic Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gold Leaf

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Pastel of Diana the Huntress

$18,900

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Pastel of Diana the Huntress

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A lovely French 19th century Louis XVI st. pastel of Diana the Huntress.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Victorian Oval Pastel Portrait of Lady with Flowers, 19th Century

$3,600Sale Price|20% Off

Victorian Oval Pastel Portrait of Lady with Flowers, 19th Century

Located in Queens, NY

"American Victorian gilt framed oval pastel portrait painting of lady with 2 flowers in hair Vintage condition"

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Paintings

Materials

Wood

Constance de Rothschild19th century color portrait pencil pastel female subject realism, 1866

$2,250

19th century color portrait pencil pastel female subject realism

By Constance de Rothschild

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Lady Mary Stanhope" is an original pencil and pastel drawing by Constance de Rothschild. This piece depicts a woman facing to the right. The artist also created a small sketch in th...

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1860s Impressionist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Pencil

LATE 19th CENTURY PAIR OF OVAL PASTEL PAINTINGS

$2,743 / set

LATE 19th CENTURY PAIR OF OVAL PASTEL PAINTINGS

Located in Firenze, FI

Arrighi at the bottom right, which allows us to attribute the two paintings to Italian manufacture from the late 19th century. Dimensions: H x W x D overall 51 x 34 x 3cm; H x W wor...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Paintings

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Wood, Paper, Crayon

19th Century French Barbotine Jardinière Basket with High Relief Pastel Flowers

$3,000

19th Century French Barbotine Jardinière Basket with High Relief Pastel Flowers

Located in Atlanta, GA

Born in France during the 19th century, this exquisite jardinière features a black and light green ground, adorned with an exquisite high relief barbotine décor of pastel flowers acc...

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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Baskets

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Ceramic, Pottery

Hercules Brabazon Brabazon19th Century Impressionist Pastel, 'La Plage, Cote d'Azur, South of France'., 1860s

$1,086

19th Century Impressionist Pastel, 'La Plage, Cote d'Azur, South of France'.

By Hercules Brabazon Brabazon

Located in Cotignac, FR

19th century Impressionist view, in pastel, in the style of Turner, of a beach, 'La Plage', in South of France, by British artist Hercules Brabazon Brabazon.

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Mid-19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Crayon, Pastel

Venus in Furs Pastel Drawing on Paper, 19th Century, Unframed, Elegant, 1880s

$685

Venus in Furs Pastel Drawing on Paper, 19th Century, Unframed, Elegant

Located in Roma, IT

Venus in Furs is a modern artwork realized in the second half of the 19th Century in France. Original pastel and sanguine drawing on watermarked paper.

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1880s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

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19th Century Pastel

Unavailable

H 37.41 in W 30.71 in D 3.15 in

19th Century Pastel

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

Intriguing pastel of a lady. Great colors, typically 19th century English school.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Drawings

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Paint

19th Century Pastel - Leda And The Swan - French School Circa 1820-1840

Unavailable

H 19.69 in W 17.13 in D 2.37 in

19th Century Pastel - Leda And The Swan - French School Circa 1820-1840

Located in RUEIL-MALMAISON, FR

19th Century Pastel - Leda And The Swan - French School Circa 1820-1840 Elegant pastel on paper depicting Leda and the swan, inspired by the classical myth in which Zeus transforms ...

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Antique 1820s French Romantic Paintings

Materials

Paper

19th Century Pastel on Paper Painting Signed Linder

Unavailable

H 29.14 in W 22.84 in

19th Century Pastel on Paper Painting Signed Linder

Located in Moncalvo, IT

Linder is an Austrian painter of the 800'. The painting represents a nobel women. The frame is also from 800' but was readapted from another painting.

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Paper

19th Century French pastel of Madame Nattier

Unavailable

H 14.25 in W 12.75 in D 1 in

19th Century French pastel of Madame Nattier

Located in Seattle, WA

19th Century French pastel of Madame Nattier, after the central figure in Jean-Marc Nattier 'The Artist and His Family'(Chateau de Versailles) OFFERED AT THIS 50% OFF PRICE FOR 20...

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Antique 19th Century French Paintings

Pastel by François Auguste Ravier, France, 19th century

Unavailable

H 13.78 in W 14.77 in D 0.79 in

Pastel by François Auguste Ravier, France, 19th century

By François Auguste Ravier

Located in Paris, FR

Pastel by François Auguste Rivier France, late 19th century Signed

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Antique 19th Century French Drawings

Materials

Paint

Portrait of a Lady French 19th Century Painting Pastel on Canvas, c1880-1900

Unavailable

H 21.76 in W 15.16 in D 0.69 in

Portrait of a Lady French 19th Century Painting Pastel on Canvas

Located in FR

19th Century Portrait of a Lady French Pastel on Canvas c1850-60 Indistinctly signed Unframed This has at some time been removed from its frame there is a small hole as shown in pho...

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Mid-19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Pastel

Edoardo TofanoPastel on paper

Unavailable

Pastel on paper

By Edoardo Tofano

Located in Rome, IT

Pastel on paper depicting young girl in black with hat and flowers

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19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Pastel

19th c. italian pastel under glass

Unavailable

H 35.83 in W 27.96 in D 3.55 in

19th c. italian pastel under glass

Located in BRUXELLES, BE

Italy, pastel under glass, circa 1850, with its gilt wood frame, featuring a young girl with roses...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Second Empire Paintings

Large 19th Century Dutch Nautical Napoleonic Pastel Drawing on Paper

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H 29.53 in W 41.15 in D 0.04 in

Large 19th Century Dutch Nautical Napoleonic Pastel Drawing on Paper

Located in Antwerp, BE

A large Dutch nautical pastel drawing on paper of sailing ships returning to the port of Zeeland. The naive style and detail attest to the one of a kind attributes of this decorative...

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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Napoleon III Drawings

Materials

Paper

Large 19th Century Dutch Nautical Napoleonic Pastel Drawing on Paper

Unavailable

H 31.11 in W 42.52 in D 0.79 in

Large 19th Century Dutch Nautical Napoleonic Pastel Drawing on Paper

Located in Antwerp, BE

A large Dutch nautical pastel drawing on paper of sailing ships returning to the port of Zeeland. The naive style and original carved wood frame attest to the one of a kind attribute...

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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Napoleon III Drawings

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Paper

19th Century Mirror in Wood and Pastel, Lacquered, Gold-Plated

Unavailable

H 68.9 in W 48.43 in D 1.97 in

19th Century Mirror in Wood and Pastel, Lacquered, Gold-Plated

Located in Arezzo, IT

19th century. Rare mirror made of wood and pastel, lacquered and gold-plated gold leaf, with oil painting at the top.

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Pair of Mid 19th Century Portraits of Two Young Women Pastel Drawings

Unavailable

H 30 in W 25 in D 1 in

Pair of Mid 19th Century Portraits of Two Young Women Pastel Drawings

Located in Pasadena, CA

Pair of 19th C. French Pastel Portrait Of Beautiful Young Women With Carved Wood Frames. Frame: 30"x25" Sight: 23"x19".

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Antique Mid-19th Century Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper

Landscape c 1820 pastel, c1820

Unavailable

Landscape c 1820 pastel

Located in Hudson, NY

American school pastel c.1820 9 3/4 x 11 in. frame 12 1/2 x 14 in.

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Early 19th Century Folk Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Pastel

Late 19th Century French Pastel Drawing of a Yorkshire Terrier

Unavailable

H 1.78 in Dm 16.93 in

Late 19th Century French Pastel Drawing of a Yorkshire Terrier

Located in London, GB

Titled 'Joujou,' unsigned. Framed in a 19th century gilt frame and glazed. We are members of LAPADA and CINOA.

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Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Drawings

Materials

Giltwood, Paper

Henri Le RicheNude woman pastel drawing painting impressionist Tiffany

Unavailable

H 13.19 in W 18.71 in D 2.37 in

Nude woman pastel drawing painting impressionist Tiffany

By Henri Le Riche

Located in PARIS, FR

Henri Le Riche Grenoble, 1868 - Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1944 Nude woman Pastel on paper stretched on a frame Signed in pencil lower left Pastel: 41 x 27 cm Beautiful original 19th century...

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19th Century Impressionist Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel

Léon Augustin LhermittePaysage Wissant - Léon Augustin Lhermitte - Pastel on Paper

Unavailable

H 9.75 in W 13 in

Paysage Wissant - Léon Augustin Lhermitte - Pastel on Paper

By Léon Augustin Lhermitte

Located in NEW YORK, NY

LÉON AUGUSTIN LHERMITTE French, 1844-1925 Paysage Wissant Signed L. Lhermitte; with title on the frame Pastel on paper 9¾ x 13 inches (24.6 x 33 cm.) 14 x 17½ inches (35.5 x 44.5 c...

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Late 19th Century Landscape Paintings

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Pastel

A Pair of Pastels -Hebe and Ganymede, 1800

Unavailable

H 28 in W 21 in D 2 in

A Pair of Pastels -Hebe and Ganymede

Located in London, GB

Attributed to Johann Heinrich Schröder (1757-1812) Hebe and Ganymede circa1800 A pair of pastels on paper; held in ebonised frames The German artist, Johann Heinrich Schröder was ...

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Early 19th Century Other Art Style More Art

Materials

Pastel

Francesco Paolo MichettiItalian pastel of a nude male by Francesco Paolo Michetti, 1890

Unavailable

H 20 in W 16 in D 1 in

Italian pastel of a nude male by Francesco Paolo Michetti

By Francesco Paolo Michetti

Located in Washington, DC

His ability to master many different media, such as watercolors, tempera, and pastels, made him one of the most respected Italian painters of the 19th century.

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19th Century Impressionist Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

Pastel in original frame

Unavailable

Pastel in original frame

Located in Derbyshire, GB

Pastel after Correggio. Continental.

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Antique 19th Century Drawings

Alfred SisleyAlfred Sisley (British 1839 - 1899); Landscape; pastel on paper

Unavailable

H 21 in W 26.5 in

Alfred Sisley (British 1839 - 1899); Landscape; pastel on paper

By Alfred Sisley

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pupil of / student of Camille Jean-Baptiste COROT [ 1796-1875 ] Has frequented the studio of Charles GLEYRE [ 1808-1874 ] Among Sisley’s best-known works are Street in Moret and San...

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Late 19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Paper, Pastel

Pre-Raphaelite Ornate Pastel Painting

Unavailable

H 32.5 in W 27.5 in D 1 in

Pre-Raphaelite Ornate Pastel Painting

Located in London, GB

Pre-Raphaelite ornate pastel painting, with brass frame.

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Antique 19th Century English Paintings

Joseph StellaJoseph Stella Original Pastel Painting Authentic Color Landscape Modern Artwork, 1877-1946

Unavailable

H 8.5 in W 11 in

Joseph Stella Original Pastel Painting Authentic Color Landscape Modern Artwork

By Joseph Stella

Located in Bloomington, MN

Joseph Stella Authentic Ink and Pastel Painting, Estate Stamped, Custom Framed and listed with the Submit Best Offer option Accepting Offers Now: The item up for sale is an AUTHENTI...

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Late 19th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Pastel

Lesser UryLesser Ury Pastel "Landschaft mit Weißbirken" ( Landscape with birch trees), 1890-1900

Unavailable

H 19.09 in W 13.78 in

Lesser Ury Pastel "Landschaft mit Weißbirken" ( Landscape with birch trees)

By Lesser Ury

Located in Berlin, DE

Pastel painting, 1890-1900 by Lesser Ury. Signed lower left: L. Ury. Framed. Very good condition. Dimensions: 19.09 x 13.78 in ( 48,5 x 35 cm ), Framed: 31.3 x 24.8 in ( 79,5 x 63 c...

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Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Pastel, Cardboard

Louis IcartLouis Icart Rare Original Pastel Drawing Signed Female Portrait Art Deco Framed

Unavailable

H 24 in W 18 in

Louis Icart Rare Original Pastel Drawing Signed Female Portrait Art Deco Framed

By Louis Icart

Located in Bloomington, MN

Louis Icart Authentic and Original Drawing, Professionally Custom Framedand listed with the Submit Best Offer option Accepting Offers Now: The item up for sale is a spectacular and ...

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19th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel, Color Pencil

6, 19th Century hand-colored maps printed by Anthony Finley of Philadelphia 1824, 1824

Unavailable

H 13 in W 10.38 in D 0.07 in

6, 19th Century hand-colored maps printed by Anthony Finley of Philadelphia 1824

Located in San Antonio, TX

In the 1820's, Anthony Finley produced a series of fine atlases in the then leading American cartographic center, Philadelphia. Finley's work is a good example of the quality that Am...

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Early 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

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Pastel, Lithograph

Late 19th Century French Crayon Portrait Drawing of a Man, Signed and Dated

Unavailable

H 30.7 in W 26.3 in D 1.5 in

Late 19th Century French Crayon Portrait Drawing of a Man, Signed and Dated

Located in Raalte, NL

Beautiful 19th century French pastel drawing depicting a lord with the right in the middle a signature and date presumably V.

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Antique 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Glass

Portrait of a Parisian Woman by Meynier Pastel

Unavailable

H 19.69 in W 14.57 in D 0.79 in

Portrait of a Parisian Woman by Meynier Pastel

By Jean-Gabriel Domergue

Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR

This captivating artwork highlights the fashion and elegance of this pivotal period in the late 19th century. The young woman in the painting is dressed with great sophistication, we...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Paintings

Materials

Paste

LCT Tiffany & Co. Art Glass Pastel Green Favrile Bowl

Unavailable

H 3.5 in Dm 8.5 in

LCT Tiffany & Co. Art Glass Pastel Green Favrile Bowl

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Pasadena, CA

LCT Louis Comfort Tiffany & Co. art glass bowl, circa 1900. Scalloped rim with a green to yellow transition to the bowl. Marked LCT Tiffany to the underside. Weight approximate, ...

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Antique 19th Century North American Glass

Materials

Art Glass

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