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Early English Victorian Large Oil Painting Portrait of Lady in Bonnet & Lace
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady
English artist circa 1830-1850 period
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 37.5 x 33
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"NATALIE", surrealist oil painting, nude woman, portrait, classic pose, tattoos
By Tslil Tsemet
Located in Toronto, Ontario
series of portraits by the artist of her friends. "Natalie" is shown here in a classic pose, the nude
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait. Cardboard, oil, 47x45 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Portrait. Cardboard, oil, 47x45 cm
Laimdots Murnieks has said: "I am a sunny artist. The sun and a
Category
1970s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Classic Blue. Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
into portraits". He offers a "portal into the creation of [an] enigma". The stunning nuances of blue
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Portrait. Oil on canvas, 64x50 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Portrait. Oil on canvas, 64x50 cm
Laimdots Murnieks has said: "I am a sunny artist. The sun and a
Category
1970s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Daughter's portrait. Cardboard, oil, 98x77 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Daughter's portrait. Cardboard, oil, 98x77 cm
Laimdots Murnieks has said: "I am a sunny artist
Category
1970s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Oil on Canvas Portrait -- In Barcelona
By Gary Masline
Located in Troy, NY
A dark-hued classic portrait in oil, reflecting beauty, intelligence, and character, in an
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait. cardboard, oil, 50x35, 5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Portrait. 1970s, cardboard, oil, 50x35,5 cm
Woman portrait in light colors
Laimdots Murnieks (1922
Category
1970s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Cardboard, Oil
"Portrait of a woman" Oil on canvas
Located in Carmel, CA
scholarship in painting from the Academy of Art.
Telopa ‘Portrait of a women’ 2015
Oil on canvas
30”x 10
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
The Bather, Classic 1982 oil on canvas, 50x50"
By Ceravolo
Located in Southampton, NY
the oil on canvas portrait. This is the same soft focus look that Ceravolo became famous for with
Category
1980s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Stylish Impressionist Portrait, Female Model, Original Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stylish Impressionist Portrait, Female Model, Original Oil Painting
By French schooled artist, 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 28.5 in W 21 in D 1 in
Portrait - rich, dark, expressive, figurative abstract, oil on linen
By Mel Davis
Located in Bloomfield, ON
classic portrait, Montreal born artist Mel Davis has captured dark eyes framed by dark brown hair, a
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
The Beatles, Portraits Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Mishurovski V.V.
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Medium: Oil
Category
2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
No Reserve
H 31.5 in W 39.5 in D 0.8 in
"Country Boy" American Contemporary Folk Oil Painting Figural Portrait Green
By Charlotte Andry Gibbs
Located in Wellesley, MA
still lifes (fruit, vegetables, china), animals and portraits which both acknowledge 'Americana' and a
Category
2010s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Young Patriot" Portrait American Folk Figural Oil Painting Contemporary Flag
By Charlotte Andry Gibbs
Located in Wellesley, MA
still lifes (fruit, vegetables, china), animals and portraits which both acknowledge 'Americana' and a
Category
2010s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"City Boy" American Folk Painting Portrait Figural Contemporary Modern Oil Green
By Charlotte Andry Gibbs
Located in Wellesley, MA
still lifes (fruit, vegetables, china), animals and portraits which both acknowledge 'Americana' and a
Category
2010s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"James" Impressionistic Black & White James Dean Portrait Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
and it comes housed in a black classic design wood frame with hanging wire on verso ready to be
Category
2010s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of Lady Sewing in an Interior - Scottish 40s Pointilliste oil painting
By Murray McNeel Caird Urquhart
Located in London, GB
This superb Scottish 1940's portrait oil painting is by noted artist Murray Urquhart. He has been
Category
1940s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Antique Dealer, 20th Century Oil Portrait of a Woman, Cleveland School
By Abel Warshawsky
Located in Beachwood, OH
Abel Warshawsky (American, 1883-1962)
The Antique Dealer
Oil on canvas
Signed upper right, title on
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Classic Maiden"
By Vaclav Vytlacil
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Signed & Dated LR
Vaclav Vytlacil (Vas-lav Vit-la-chil) was born in New York City in 1892 to Czech parents, but was raised in Chicago. He was an artist since boyhood, becoming the y...
Category
20th Century Abstract Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Self Portrait, Modernist Portrait of the Artist
By David Rosen (b.1912)
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern
Subject: Portrait
Medium: Oil
Surface: Board
Country: United States
Dimensions: 16" x
Category
1980s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of a gentleman, 19th century portrait of a man, antique portrait man
Located in AIGNAN, FR
A classic romantic portrait of a man on stretched canvas in a rectangular frame with an oval
Category
1840s Romantic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of consequence
Located in Belfast, GB
Portrait of consequence
Oil on Canvas
35 3/8 x 23 5/8 in
90 x 60 cm
"The quirky manner in which
Category
2010s Photorealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of Ambition
Located in Belfast, GB
Portrait of ambition
Oil on Canvas
39 3/8 x 27 1/2 in
100 x 70 cm
"The quirky manner in which
Category
2010s Photorealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid 20th Century Oil Portrait of a Fashionable Young Woman by Barrow c.1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
colorful painting - Classic vintage oil portrait
Original oil on masonite
Dimensions 24" wide x 30" high
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
H 37 in W 34 in D 2 in
“Portrait of a Man”
By John R. Grabach
Located in Southampton, NY
Powerful oil on board original painting of a portrait of a man’s head by the American National
Category
1950s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Paul Marigny Female Portrait Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic Paul Marigny (1922-1998, French) painting of 2 young ladies with flowers.
Oil on canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid Century Portrait of Woman
By Jon Blanchette
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid Century portrait of a grey haired woman wearing a sun hat by Jon Blanchette (American, 1908
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Masonite
Pop Art Style Portrait of Madonna
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original oil on panel portrait of Madonna by Southern California artist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Pop Art Portrait of Marilyn Monroe
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original oil and acrylic on canvas portrait of pop culture icon Marilyn
Category
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Pop Art Portrait of Salvador Dali
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original oil and acrylic on canvas portrait of surrealist icon Salvador
Category
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
17th century portrait of a lady
By Nicolaes Maes
Located in Bath, Somerset
Portrait of a lady by Dutch Golden Age painter Nicolaes Maes (1634-1693). Half-length, within a
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pop Art Portrait of Frida Kahlo
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original oil and acrylic on canvas portrait of surrealist icon Friday Kahlo
Category
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Pop Art Style Portrait of Freddie Mercury
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original oil portrait of Freddie Mercury by Southern California artist
Category
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Pop Art Style Portrait of Salvador Dalí
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original oil and acrylic portrait of Salvador Dalí by Southern California
Category
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Panel
Pop Art Style Portrait of Al Capone
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original oil and acrylic portrait of Al Capone by Southern California
Category
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Mid Century Portrait -- Freckled Red Head Boy
By Jon Blanchette
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid century portrait of a red-haired boy with freckles by Jon Blanchette (American, 1908-1987
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Portrait of a Rabbi Early 20th C. Judaica Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Classic
Subject: Portrait
Medium: Oil
Surface: Canvas
Dimensions: 20.25" x 17.25"
Dimensions
Category
Early 20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cubist Portrait of Gabriele Varese (in Italian uniform), 1919
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dick Beer (b. London 1893 - d. Stockholm 1938)
Portrait of Gabriele Varese (in Italian uniform
Category
1910s Cubist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Panel
"Mystique" 49x67" Oil on Canvas
By Ceravolo
Located in Southampton, NY
his trademark abstract illusions; that appear to be floating in front of the oil on canvas portrait
Category
Early 2000s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
The Armour II by J. van der Vlugt - portrait painting, masked figure
By Joachim van der Vlugt
Located in Paris, FR
The Amour II is a painting by contemporary artist Joachim van der Vlugt.
Oil on wood, 110 x 110 cm
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"Alba" Original Oil and Acrylic Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Conrado López presents "Alba," a compelling 2023 artwork that masterfully blends acrylic and oil on
Category
2010s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Acrylic
Madonna. Oil on canvas, 53x48 cm
Located in Riga, LV
; he painted landscapes, still life’s, portraits. He uses oil, pastel and tempera.
Awards:
1967
Category
1970s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Cubist Painting from 1918-19, Portrait of Dr Mens III
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dick Beer (b. London 1893 - d. Stockholm 1938)
Portrait of Dr Mens III, 1918-1919
oil on board
Category
1910s Cubist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Hortus Conclusus- 21st Century Contemporary Portrait Painting of a Girl
By Pam Hawkes
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
classic posed subject and the unusual frame. Weird and wonderful. On the left the example of the painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Copper
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H 22.84 in W 22.84 in
Bella. Oil on canvas, 50x50 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Bella. Oil on canvas, 50x50 cm
Woman portrait in warm colors
Laimdots Murnieks (1922-2011) studied
Category
1970s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th century American Folk Art portrait of a young lady holding a flower
Located in Woodbury, CT
Very Interesting 19th century Folk art painting of a young woman.
Classic American Folk art style
Category
1850s Folk Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"The Face" Modern Abstract Blue Toned Figurative Portrait Painting of a Bust
Located in Houston, TX
Modern abstract figurative portrait painting by Houston, TX artist David Adickes. The work features
Category
20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19thc century classical French portrait sketch of a North African mans head
Located in Woodbury, CT
Outstanding small oil on velum sketch of a North African/ Arab head study.
The painting is a
Category
1850s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
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H 12 in W 10 in
Miss Ecart Julie Sandoz (1850) - Oil on cardboard
Located in Geneva, CH
particular "miss Ecart" and "Julie Sandoz" as well as the date. Interesting portrait and technique of realist
Category
1850s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"The Necklace" Oil on board by Telopa
Located in Carmel, CA
classic beauty and mythological, symbolic allegory.
A San Francisco Bay Area native, he received a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
My Ex - Modern Art Portrait Acrylic Painting Colors Lilac Blue Orange Red Yellow
By Pancho Malezanov
Located in Sofia, BG
expensive and vintage brands, that artist Pancho Malezanov unveils his new series "(Auto) portraits".
First
Category
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Acrylic
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H 39.38 in W 28.75 in D 0.79 in
Karo Mkrtchyan "Countess" Original Oil on Canvas, 1986
Located in Pasadena, CA
Amazing Portrait of an Anonymous Countess by Karo Mkrtchryan,
64cmx75cm
Framed,
Signed and dated
Category
1980s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 32.5 in W 28.5 in D 2 in
Karo Mkrtchyan "Countess" Original Oil on Canvas, 1986
Located in Pasadena, CA
Amazing Portrait of an Anonymous Countess by Karo Mkrtchryan,
64cmx75cm
Framed,
Signed and dated
Category
1980s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 32.5 in W 28.5 in D 2 in
Summer, Figurative Nude Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Mishurovski V.V.
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Medium: Oil
Category
2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
No Reserve
H 35.5 in W 18 in D 0.8 in
After Gainsborough - 18th Century Oil, Young Hobbinol and Ganderetta
Located in Corsham, GB
contemporary study. The artist for this piece has worked to convey the classic style of Gainsborough in the
Category
Early 18th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Karo Mkrtchyan "The Phenomenon" Original Oil on Canvas, 1978
Located in Pasadena, CA
"The Phenomenon" by Karo Mkrtchryan,
Oil On Canvas 64cm X 75cm,
Framed,
Signed and dated,, 1978
Category
1970s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 37 in W 28 in D 2 in
Manner of Ruskin Spear - Mid 20th Century Oil, Circus Performers
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming scene depicting three circus clowns of differing heights. They wear classic exaggerated
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"LUCKY Girl" Oil and Acrylic on Canvas, 30x64"
By Ceravolo
Located in Southampton, NY
This brilliant original oil and acrylic painting on canvas measures 30x64" and is painted in
Category
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Spray Paint
Will-o'-the-wisp. 2018, oil on canvas, 100x100cm
By Agate Apkalne
Located in Riga, LV
Will-o'-the-wisp. 2018, oil on canvas, 100x100cm
Portrait on black background
Agate Apkalne. Born
Category
2010s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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There is a broad range of classic oil portraits for sale on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the Impressionist, Abstract and Surrealist styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. You can search the classic oil portraits that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, black, gray and blue. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Ceravolo, Nicklas Gespar, Dewitt Hay, Li Zhong Liang and Sax Berlin are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in oil paint, paint and canvas, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.
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The average selling price for classic oil portraits we offer is $4,498, while they’re typically $995 on the low end and $87,000 for the highest priced.
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- What is a classical portrait?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A classical portrait is a work of art that depicts a person and attempts to show them in a natural way that captures how they really look. They differ from more modern portraits which often seek to show the person's emotional state and use various levels of abstraction to distort the subject's appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of portrait paintings.
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