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American Colonial Portrait

American Native American Portrait
American Native American Portrait

American Native American Portrait

Located in Queens, NY

American oil painting of a portrait of an elderly Native American woman in a black decorated frame

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20th Century American American Colonial Paintings

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Paint

John Smibert Colonial America's First Portrait Artist, First Edition
John Smibert Colonial America's First Portrait Artist, First Edition

John Smibert Colonial America's First Portrait Artist, First Edition

By Richard H. Saunders

Located in valatie, NY

John Smibert Colonial America's first portrait artist by Richard H. Saunders. New Haven: Yale

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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Family Portrait - American School by Silas Rhykill
Family Portrait - American School by Silas Rhykill

Family Portrait - American School by Silas Rhykill

$1,700

H 13.75 in W 20.75 in D 1 in

Family Portrait - American School by Silas Rhykill

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

This oil painting of an early American family was created by Silas Rhykill in 1803. It features a

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Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Paintings

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Paint

Pair of 18th Century American Portraits in Giltwood Frames
Pair of 18th Century American Portraits in Giltwood Frames

Pair of 18th Century American Portraits in Giltwood Frames

By John Singleton Copley

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An attractive pair of colonial American mid-18th century oil on canvas portraits. The detail and

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Antique 1770s American American Colonial Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Pair of American Oil on Canvas Gilt Framed Portraits, S.C., Circa 1770
Pair of American Oil on Canvas Gilt Framed Portraits, S.C., Circa 1770

Pair of American Oil on Canvas Gilt Framed Portraits, S.C., Circa 1770

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American oil on canvas portraits in the original floral gilt frames and stretchers. South

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Antique 1770s American American Colonial Paintings

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Gold Leaf

St. Tammanend Portrait
St. Tammanend Portrait

St. Tammanend Portrait

$9,250

H 57 in W 43 in

St. Tammanend Portrait

By Breaad

Located in Queens, NY

Copy of a portrait titled " St. Tammanend" showing a classical style figure of the leader of the

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Late 20th Century American American Colonial Paintings

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Paint

18th Century Pastel Portrait of a Gentleman
18th Century Pastel Portrait of a Gentleman

18th Century Pastel Portrait of a Gentleman

$1,495

H 13 in W 11.5 in D 1.5 in

18th Century Pastel Portrait of a Gentleman

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A very nice portrait of a gentleman in a rosewood frame. On paper, under glass with early frame. 13

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Antique 18th Century North American American Colonial Paintings

Materials

Glass, Rosewood, Paper

"Portrait of a British Officer" by Thomas Beach
"Portrait of a British Officer" by Thomas Beach

"Portrait of a British Officer" by Thomas Beach

By Thomas Beach

Located in Wiscasset, ME

A very fine portrait of a British military officer signed and dated Thomas Beach 1774 in the lower

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Antique 1770s English American Colonial Paintings

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Paint

Miniature Portrait of a Young Girl, 19th Century
Miniature Portrait of a Young Girl, 19th Century

Miniature Portrait of a Young Girl, 19th Century

Located in Toronto, CA

This is an exquisite miniature portrait of a young girl. From the nineteenth century and most

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Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Paintings

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Wood, Paint

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Antique Oil on Canvas 'American Portrait', circa 1790
Antique Oil on Canvas 'American Portrait', circa 1790

Antique Oil on Canvas 'American Portrait', circa 1790

Located in Wilmington, DE

An 'American portrait' oil on canvas painting that is unsigned. An American piece dating to circa

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20th Century North American American Colonial Paintings

19th Century Portrait of George Washington Painting
19th Century Portrait of George Washington Painting

19th Century Portrait of George Washington Painting

Unavailable

H 37 in W 30 in D 2.5 in

19th Century Portrait of George Washington Painting

Located in Mount Penn, PA

Great period 19th century oil painting on wood board of George Washington. In original elaborate gilded gesso and wood frame. Comes with gilt metal painting light affixed to the fram...

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Antique 1890s American American Colonial Paintings

Antique 19th Century Portrait Painting Man with Letter
Antique 19th Century Portrait Painting Man with Letter

Antique 19th Century Portrait Painting Man with Letter

Unavailable

H 13 in W 11.5 in D 0.25 in

Antique 19th Century Portrait Painting Man with Letter

Located in Seguin, TX

Antique late 19th century oil on wood panel portrait painting of a man reading a letter. Unsigned

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown American Colonial Paintings

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Wood, Paint

American Period Portrait Painting of a Colonial Gentleman
American Period Portrait Painting of a Colonial Gentleman

American Period Portrait Painting of a Colonial Gentleman

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Great folky portrait of a colonial gentleman holding a tricorn hat. Oil on canvas.

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Antique 1810s American Folk Art Paintings

Antique American Boston Colonial Folk Art Portrait Painting, Courting Couple
Antique American Boston Colonial Folk Art Portrait Painting, Courting Couple

Antique American Boston Colonial Folk Art Portrait Painting, Courting Couple

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique American Boston, Mass. Colonial portrait painting ink and paint on paper Folk Art

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20th Century American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paper

Pair of 18th Century Colonial Oil Paintings Husband Wife American Oval Portrait
Pair of 18th Century Colonial Oil Paintings Husband Wife American Oval Portrait

Pair of 18th Century Colonial Oil Paintings Husband Wife American Oval Portrait

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 18th century oval oil paintings. Features a man and woman (Husband and Wife) dressed in proper attire. Framed in gold. Measure: 35" Sans frame: 22" x 26.75".

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Antique 18th Century Regency Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

17 th century  Colonial O/Canvas"Virgen del Popolo" portrait, Virgin with child
17 th century  Colonial O/Canvas"Virgen del Popolo" portrait, Virgin with child

17 th century Colonial O/Canvas"Virgen del Popolo" portrait, Virgin with child

Located in Valladolid, ES

the American Viceroyalties, it is difficult to attribute this work to a specific space, since all

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Antique 1690s American Colonial Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

A Large American Family Portrait "The Brookins Family" 1838
A Large American Family Portrait "The Brookins Family" 1838

A Large American Family Portrait "The Brookins Family" 1838

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A Large oil on canvas painting of "The Brookins Family" American circa 1838. Acquired from the

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Antique 1830s American American Colonial Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Portrait of George Washington
Portrait of George Washington

Portrait of George Washington

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H 29 in W 24 in D 3 in

Portrait of George Washington

Located in Westwood, NJ

A 19th century oil on canvas portrait of George Washington.

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Antique 19th Century North American American Colonial Paintings

19th Century Portrait of a Gentleman, Possibly Statesman, Original Frame
19th Century Portrait of a Gentleman, Possibly Statesman, Original Frame

19th Century Portrait of a Gentleman, Possibly Statesman, Original Frame

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A well painted portrait of a distinguished gentleman. American School with a nice yellow vest and

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Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Paintings

American School Glass Miniature Portrait of George Washington, Mid-19th Century
American School Glass Miniature Portrait of George Washington, Mid-19th Century

American School Glass Miniature Portrait of George Washington, Mid-19th Century

By Gilbert Stuart

Located in Atlanta, GA

A finely executed American reverse glass portrait miniature of George Washington, painted in oils

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Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Paintings

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Silhouette Portrait of Woman
Early 19th Century Silhouette Portrait of Woman

Early 19th Century Silhouette Portrait of Woman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredible Silhouette portrait from the early 19th century. This item is in excellent condition and

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Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial More Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Portrait of Jesus Sacred Heart, Oil on Canvas, 17th or 18th Century
Portrait of Jesus Sacred Heart, Oil on Canvas, 17th or 18th Century

Portrait of Jesus Sacred Heart, Oil on Canvas, 17th or 18th Century

By Dong Kingman

Located in Norton, MA

Portrait of Jesus Sacred Heart, oil on canvas, 17th or 18th century, unsigned, 20 x 16 inches

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Antique Early 18th Century Italian American Colonial Paintings

Materials

Canvas

MoMA 1st International Exhibition Poster, American Art, Mourlot Lithograph, 1938
MoMA 1st International Exhibition Poster, American Art, Mourlot Lithograph, 1938

MoMA 1st International Exhibition Poster, American Art, Mourlot Lithograph, 1938

By Mourlot

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Framed lithographic exhibition poster of an American colonial portrait of Margaret Gibbs of Boston

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20th Century French American Colonial Posters

Materials

Paper

Portrait of a Sea Captain

Portrait of a Sea Captain

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H 34.5 in W 27.5 in D 0.5 in

Portrait of a Sea Captain

Located in New Hope, PA

Artist unknown, New England, circa 1780 Portrait of a sea captain Oil on canvas Dimensions: 34

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Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Paintings

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Canvas

Portrait of Boy after Charles Willson Peale
Portrait of Boy after Charles Willson Peale

Portrait of Boy after Charles Willson Peale

By Charles Willson Peale

Located in New Haven, CT

Gorgeous American 18th century portrait of a distinguished young boy in a Cardinal Red outfit

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Antique 1770s American American Colonial Paintings

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Canvas

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19th Century American Portraits
19th Century American Portraits

19th Century American Portraits

$2,900 / set

H 39 in W 34 in D 2.25 in

19th Century American Portraits

Located in Water Mill, NY

Pair of American, 19th century Sag Harbor portraits in original giltwood frames (size includes frame).

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Antique 19th Century American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

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