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Antique Black Velvet Paintings

"Irises Flowers" By L. Chevallier, Oil On Black Velvet, circa 1930
"Irises Flowers" By L. Chevallier, Oil On Black Velvet, circa 1930

"Irises Flowers" By L. Chevallier, Oil On Black Velvet, circa 1930

Located in Paris, FR

Original oil painting on black velvet by L. Chevallier, circa 1930. Representing a decorative

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Early 20th Century French Antique Black Velvet Paintings

Materials

Paint, Velvet, Wood, Oak

Vintage Original Velvet Flower Oil Painting, Red Flower Still Life Art
Vintage Original Velvet Flower Oil Painting, Red Flower Still Life Art

Vintage Original Velvet Flower Oil Painting, Red Flower Still Life Art

Located in Sakskøbing, DK

against a deep black background. The velvet surface gives the paintings a rich look and makes the

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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Black Velvet Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Vintage Original Velvet Flower Oil Painting, Pink Flower Still Life Art
Vintage Original Velvet Flower Oil Painting, Pink Flower Still Life Art

Vintage Original Velvet Flower Oil Painting, Pink Flower Still Life Art

Located in Sakskøbing, DK

vase against a deep black background. The velvet surface gives the paintings a rich look and makes

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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Black Velvet Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

English Victorian Gentleman in a Top Hat Portrait

English Victorian Gentleman in a Top Hat Portrait

Located in Queens, NY

rectangular velvet frame

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Black Velvet Paintings

Materials

Velvet

Large German Hutschenreuther Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque Head of Christ
Large German Hutschenreuther Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque Head of Christ

Large German Hutschenreuther Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque Head of Christ

$2,030Sale Price|30% Off

H 15.5 in W 13.5 in D 0.5 in

Large German Hutschenreuther Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque Head of Christ

By Hutschenreuther

Located in Vero Beach, FL

enamel on an oval porcelain plaque after the original painting -Head of Christ- by the Italian artist

Category

Early 20th Century German Renaissance Revival Antique Black Velvet Paintings

Materials

Velvet, Porcelain

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Fedor Encke's Portrait of a Lady in a Velvet Dress, Large Oil on Canvas Painting
Fedor Encke's Portrait of a Lady in a Velvet Dress, Large Oil on Canvas Painting

Fedor Encke's Portrait of a Lady in a Velvet Dress, Large Oil on Canvas Painting

By Fedor Encke

Located in Bletchingley, Surrey

travelled regularly between Paris and New York painting many American Society sitters, including President

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19th Century French Antique Black Velvet Paintings

Signed Oil on Canvas Expressionist Painting, C. 1960's
Signed Oil on Canvas Expressionist Painting, C. 1960's

Signed Oil on Canvas Expressionist Painting, C. 1960's

Located in Ross, CA

black velvet matting. Painting measures 20 x 24

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Mid-19th Century Unknown Post-Modern Antique Black Velvet Paintings

Materials

Paint

17th Century Manner of Johannes Fijt, Killer Cat Oil on Canvas
17th Century Manner of Johannes Fijt, Killer Cat Oil on Canvas

17th Century Manner of Johannes Fijt, Killer Cat Oil on Canvas

Located in Lowestoft, GB

origin, some minor abrasions to the painted surface. The painting sits on a lap jointed stretcher, and

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Mid-17th Century European Baroque Antique Black Velvet Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Velvet

Pair of Frames, Gold Bronze Mounting, Velvet and Hand Painting, 19th Century
Pair of Frames, Gold Bronze Mounting, Velvet and Hand Painting, 19th Century

Pair of Frames, Gold Bronze Mounting, Velvet and Hand Painting, 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of frames, gold bronze mounting, velvet and hand painting, 19th century, Napoleon III period

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Black Velvet Paintings

Materials

Bronze

Portrait of an Aristocratic Gentleman in Green Velvet Jacket and White Shirt Oil
Portrait of an Aristocratic Gentleman in Green Velvet Jacket and White Shirt Oil

Portrait of an Aristocratic Gentleman in Green Velvet Jacket and White Shirt Oil

By circle of Thomas Gainsborough

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

painting on canvas, depicting portrait of a young aristocratic gentleman, wearing a dark green velvet

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18th Century Old Masters Antique Black Velvet Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Hand-Painted Portrait En Miniature of Two Children UK Follower Beechey, c.1860
Hand-Painted Portrait En Miniature of Two Children UK Follower Beechey, c.1860

Hand-Painted Portrait En Miniature of Two Children UK Follower Beechey, c.1860

By Sir William Beechey

Located in Vienna, AT

hook and eye: Additionally, case is equipped with velvet inside / the picture is additionally framed by

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Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Black Velvet Paintings

Materials

Glass, Ivory, Leather, Velvet

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Antique Black Velvet Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are several options of antique black velvet paintings available for sale. Today, if you’re looking for Impressionist editions of these works and are unable to find the perfect match for your home, our selection also includes Impressionist. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. You can search the antique black velvet paintings that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of black, brown, beige and gray. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Thomas Hudson, George Henry Harlow, Bartholomew Dandridge, Jacopo Bassano and Helen Bradley are consistently popular. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paint, oil paint and canvas — can elevate any room of your home. Some antique black velvet paintings are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller iterations, measuring # 7 inches across, are available.

How Much are Antique Black Velvet Paintings?

The average selling price for antique black velvet paintings we offer is $13,699, while they’re typically $400 on the low end and $278,856 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Black Velvet Paintings
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A black velvet painting is a type of painting that is distinguished by the use of velvet as the support (versus canvas, for example). The velvet provides a dark background which helps the colors stand out. On 1stDibs, find a variety of black velvet paintings.