$6,631Sale Price|40% Off
H 37.6 in W 31.5 in D 1.97 in
17th/18th century portrait , Circle Godfrey Kneller, wife, Earl of westmorland
By (Circle of) Godfrey Kneller
Located in York, GB
Portrait Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller Bt. unsigned (British, 1646-1723) of Katharine, wife of
Oil
Portrait Of Two Girls & A Servant, 17th Century
By Kneller Godfrey
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait Of Two Girls & A Servant, 17th Century circle of Sir Godfrey KNELLER (1646-1723) Huge
Canvas, Oil
$7,188
H 33.5 in W 29.5 in D 2.25 in
18th Century portrait oil painting of a lady in an ermine trimmed cloak
By Sir Godfrey Kneller
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller Dutch, (1646-1723) Portrait of a Lady in an Ermine Trimmed Cloak Oil
Canvas, Oil
$13,617
H 37.8 in W 32.68 in D 2.37 in
Portrait of a Gentleman in a Red Coat and Periwig, c.1715-1725; Godfrey Kneller
By Sir Godfrey Kneller
Located in London, GB
Portrait of a Gentleman in a Red Coat and Periwig, c.1715-1725 Studio of Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646
Canvas, Oil
$6,155Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.08 in W 25.2 in
Portrait Gentleman Man Kneller 17/18th Century Paint Oil on canvas England
By Godfrey Kneller (Lübeck 1646 - London 1723)
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
around the 17th and 18th century, orbiting in particular in the circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller, the
Oil
$9,262
H 37 in W 32 in D 2 in
Portrait of Mrs Harborough - British 18th century art portrait lady oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
portraitist Godfrey Kneller, now held at Castle Forbes in Grampian, Scotland, and dated by an inscription 1708
Oil
Portrait of William Chiffinch
By John Riley
Located in London, GB
, jointly with Sir Godfrey Kneller.
Canvas, Oil
English Portrait Of A Lady From Circa End Of The 17th Century
Located in Chonburi, TH
only one real rival in England, Sir Godfrey Kneller, who was on the rise. The painter’s last great
Canvas, Linen, Wood
17th Century portrait oil painting of a gentleman
By John Riley
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Painter in Ordinary, jointly with Sir Godfrey Kneller, to King William and Queen Mary. One of his pupils
Canvas, Oil
$7,188
H 36 in W 31 in D 2.5 in
18th Century portrait oil painting of a girl with an orange
By Robert Byng
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
to Sir Godfrey Kneller, a leading portrait painter working in England during the late 17th and early
Canvas, Oil
$16,589
H 58 in W 48 in D 2 in
Portrait of Mrs James Hoste - British 18th century art portrait oil painting
By John Vanderbank
Located in Hagley, England
where he became head of a Soho tapestry weaving factory. Vanderbank studied under Sir Godfrey Kneller at
Oil
$21,912
H 60.24 in W 49.61 in D 3.94 in
Portrait of Mary Hooper née Davie, Blue Dress, Seated in a Parkland, Provenance
By Jonathan Richardson the Elder
Located in London, GB
realism distinguishes his work from the more courtly idealisation favoured by Sir Godfrey Kneller and his
Canvas, Oil
$12,788
H 36.62 in W 31.11 in D 2.37 in
Portrait of Jane Harris (later Jane Bigg) in White Dress and Blue Mantle c.1731
By Enoch Seeman
Located in London, GB
dominance of Sir Godfrey Kneller and the rise of a new generation of native-born British portraitists, and
Canvas, Oil
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H 56 in W 46 in D 5 in
EARLY 18TH CENTURY ENGLISH PORTRAIT OF A LADY - CIRCLE OF SIR GODFREY KNELLER.
By (Circle of) Godfrey Kneller
Located in London/Yorkshire, GB
Munchhausen also known as Charlotte von Neuhaus-Leitzkau painted by an artist in the circle of Sir Godfrey
Oil
Unavailable
H 37.41 in W 31.5 in D 1.19 in
Portrait Of Katharine -17th century, old master, portrait painting, oil, kneller
Located in York, North Yorkshire
portrait Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller Bt. (British, 1646-1723) of Katharine, wife of Thomas, 6th
Oil
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H 32 in W 28 in D 1.75 in
Circle of Godfrey Kneller English School Painting
By (Circle of) Godfrey Kneller
Located in Leicester, GB
is by a good competent hand and is in the style and circle of works by Sir Godfrey Kneller. ABOUT
Oil
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 30.71 in D 1.58 in
17th English Old Master Oil Portrait of a Young Gentleman in Armour circa 1690.
By (Circle of) Godfrey Kneller
Located in London/Yorkshire, GB
follows the bust length format made popular by the likes of Godfrey Kneller at the end of the seventeenth
Oil
Unavailable
H 43 in W 45 in D 5 in
18th century Portrait of Playwright William Congreve in a Blue Velvet Jacket.
Located in London/Yorkshire, GB
PORTRAIT OF WILLIAM CONGREVE c.1709 - STUDIO OF SIR GODFREY KNELLER. This fine work recently
Oil
Unavailable
H 40.5 in W 35 in D 1.5 in
18thc Oil Portrait Of An Aristocratic Lady
By (Circle of) Michael Dahl
Located in Leicester, GB
-1743) was a painter of exceptional talent and regarded as the only really serious rival to Sir Godfrey
Oil
Unavailable
H 57 in W 47 in D 3 in
18th Century English Portrait of John Neale of Allesley Park in a Blue Coat
By (Circle of) William Hogarth
Located in London/Yorkshire, GB
in Britain by artist Sir Godfrey Kneller at the end of the previous century. This is particularly
Oil
Unavailable
H 38 in W 32 in D 3 in
17th Century English Oil Portrait of a Gentleman wearing an Orange Silk Cloak
By circle of John Baptist de Media
Located in London/Yorkshire, GB
studio in London around 1686 and was soon rivalling that other foreign-born portrait painter, Sir Godfrey
Oil
Unavailable
H 38.5 in W 33.5 in D 4 in
Early 18th Century English Oil Portrait of a Gentleman in a Red Velvet Jacket
By Jonathan Richardson the Elder
Located in London/Yorkshire, GB
commanding prices for his paintings that were comparable to those of Godfrey Kneller, the most fashionable
Oil
Unavailable
H 38 in W 31.5 in D 5 in
18th CENTURY ENGLISH OIL PORTRAIT OF AN OFFICER IN A RED COAT
Located in London/Yorkshire, GB
portraits by their contemporaries Godfrey Kneller or William Aikman. Firstly, Dahl had painted the solider
Oil
17th Century Portrait
Located in Salisbury, GB
Sir Godfrey Kneller who succeeded Sir Peter Levy court painter to Charles II - this is unsigned so we
Canvas, Wood
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H 57.5 in W 48.5 in D 3.25 in
18th Century English Portrait of Mrs. Overbury Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller
By Sir Godfrey Kneller
Located in Dallas, TX
Godfrey Kneller, German (1646-1723). Image size: 39.75" W x 48.25" H Provence Christie's, London, Oct 6
Canvas, Wood
Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller, Portrait of an Aristocrat
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Godfrey Kneller's circle (1646-1723), the painting is of excellent quality and very imposing with its
Oil
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H 37.8 in W 31.5 in D 2.76 in
Portrait of a member of the Mellish family, Exquisite Quality, Fine Carved Frame
Located in London, GB
Priory with his family. Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723) was born in Germany but trained in Amsterdam and
Canvas, Oil
17th Century Portrait of a Lady
By (Circle of) Godfrey Kneller
Located in London, GB
by many artists. Presented in an antique gilded frame. Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723) was born in
Canvas, Oil
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H 38.19 in Dm 33.08 in
Portrait of a Lady in a Pink Dress and Green Wrap c.1695, Antique Oil Painting
By (Circle of) Godfrey Kneller
Located in London, GB
. Held in an exquisite gilded 18th century frame of fine quality and condition. Sir Godfrey Kneller
Canvas, Oil
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H 35 in W 30 in
Portrait of Jonathan Swift (1667-1745), oil on canvas
By Circle of Charles Jervas 1
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
, Ireland in 1675. He came to London to study and worked as an assistant to Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723
Canvas, Oil
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H 37.8 in W 32.68 in D 2.76 in
Portrait of an Elegant Lady
Located in London, GB
eighteenth century tradition of portrait painting, epitomised by Godfrey Kneller; the influence of Sir
Canvas, Oil
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H 38.19 in W 33.08 in D 2.76 in
Portrait of John Gore (c.1689-1763), Fine Carved Gilded Frame, Good Provenance
By (Circle of) Michael Dahl
Located in London, GB
and by 1700 became the most successful painter in England, second only to Godfrey Kneller. His
Canvas, Oil
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H 33.27 in W 28.35 in D 1.97 in
Portrait Lady in Red Silk Dress c.1710, Michael Dahl, oil on canvas painting
By (Circle of) Michael Dahl
Located in London, GB
often softer than the work of his rival, Godfrey Kneller, and they often achieve a certain elegance
Canvas, Oil
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H 59.06 in W 49.22 in D 2.37 in
Portrait of Frances Lady Whitmore nee Brooke, Exquisite Carved Frame, Peter Lely
By Sir Peter Lely
Located in London, GB
Portrait of Frances, Lady Whitmore nee Brooke (c.1638-1690) Circle of Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680
Canvas, Oil
CIRCLE JOSEPH HIGHMORE 1692-1780 PORTRAIT OF BOY WITH SPANIEL
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Godfrey Kneller's art academy in London. He began working professionally in 1715 and quickly became very
Canvas
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H 10.5 in W 8.5 in
18th-Century English School, Portrait Of Spencer Compton, Earl Of Wilmington
Located in Cheltenham, GB
influential group of Whigs who met at the Trumpet Tavern in London, he sat for Sir Godfrey Kneller’s ‘Kit-cat
Oil, Wood Panel
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H 56.7 in W 47.64 in D 2.76 in
Portrait of a Lady White Silk Dress & Red Drapery, Signed Dated 1739 Vanderbank
By John Vanderbank
Located in London, GB
—he received early training in draughtsmanship before entering the studio and academy of Sir Godfrey
Canvas, Oil
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H 34.65 in W 29.93 in D 2.37 in
Portrait of a Lady, Mrs Wray in a Silk Dress & Pink Wrap c.1698, Oil on canvas
By Michael Dahl
Located in London, GB
, in particular, became the chief assistant to Sir Godfrey Kneller, England’s leading Baroque
Cotton Canvas, Oil
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H 56.7 in W 47.25 in D 2.37 in
PORTRAIT of Hammond Crosse (1703-1785), Large Scale, Interesting provenance
Located in London, GB
Martin’s Academy and with Sir Godfrey Kneller's academy of painting, later taking over Kneller’s studio in
Canvas, Oil
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H 60.24 in W 50.4 in D 3.15 in
Portrait of Hannah Clements as a Shepherdess c.1730; by Charles Jervas
By Charles Jervas
Located in London, GB
country landscape. Jervas continued the idiom of Sir Godfrey Kneller, his master, whilst introducing a new
Canvas, Oil
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H 58.27 in W 48.04 in D 3.15 in
Portrait of Frances, Viscountess Scudamore in a Silver Dress & Blue Cloak
By Charles Jervas
Located in London, GB
was the foremost successor to Sir Godfrey Kneller after the latter's death in 1723. The sitter has
Canvas, Oil
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H 37.41 in W 32.29 in D 1.58 in
Portrait of a Lady in a Yellow Silk Dress and Purple Mantle, Michael Dahl
By Michael Dahl
Located in London, GB
or Sir Godfrey Kneller. In 1685 he left England for France and Italy, studying in Rome for two years
Canvas, Oil
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H 58.27 in W 48.82 in D 3.15 in
Portrait of Young Gentleman, Lord George Douglas, Arcadian Landscape c.1710
Located in London, GB
similar works to our portrait exist, by Sir Godfrey Kneller and Charles D’Agar and their circle. Many of
Canvas, Oil
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H 58.27 in W 48.43 in D 2.37 in
Portrait of an Elegant Lady c.1690’s, Oil on Canvas Painting, John Closterman
By John Closterman
Located in London, GB
least one assistant, and although in competition with great painters like Sir Godfrey Kneller and
Canvas, Oil
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H 57.09 in W 48.43 in D 1.97 in
Portrait of a Gentleman, John Packer in Blue Coat with Diamonds, Oil Painting
By John Closterman
Located in London, GB
painters in Britain, alongside Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646–1723) and Michael Dahl (1659–1743), and also
Canvas, Oil
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H 18.25 in W 15 in D 1 in
17th Century British portrait of a young lady, circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller
By Sir Godfrey Kneller
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller (British, 1646 – 1743) Young aristocrat Oil on canvas 18.1/4 x 15 in
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of a Gentleman
By Sir Godfrey Kneller
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller Portrait of a Gentleman, Traditionally identified as a member of the
Copper
Portrait of Duchess of Bolton after Sir Godfrey Kneller
Located in Palm Beach, FL
landscape in the background by Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller, Baronet, (1646-1723) and possibly after
Canvas
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H 37 in W 32 in
Portrait Of A Senior British Military Officer, Identified as Charles Sackville,
By Sir Godfrey Kneller
Located in Blackwater, GB
(1643-1706) circle of Sir Godfrey KNELLER Large 17th Century military portrait of a traditionally
Canvas, Oil
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H 30 in W 25 in D 1 in
Fine 17th Century Oil Painting Portrait Duke of Marlborough in Suit of Armour
By (Circle of) Godfrey Kneller
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
English School, Late 17th century circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723) Oil on Canvas: framed
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of a Lady
By (After) Sir Godfrey Kneller
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller Dutch, (1646-1723) Portrait of a Lady Oil on canvas Image size: 29
Canvas, Oil
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H 35.44 in W 27.56 in
Portrait Of Prince George Of Denmark and Norway, Duke Of Cumberland (1653-1708)
By Sir Godfrey Kneller
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait Of Prince George Of Denmark and Norway, Duke Of Cumberland (1653-1708) circle of Sir
Canvas, Oil
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H 11.03 in W 13.39 in D 0.79 in
17th century portrait of Mrs Voss and Catherine Kneller oil canvas
By Sir Godfrey Kneller
Located in Seaford, GB
Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller, Mrs Voss, and Catherine Kneller, oil on paper laid to wood panel
Canvas
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H 37.01 in W 32.68 in D 2.37 in
Portrait Gentleman, William Clayton, 1st Baron Sundon, Studio of Godfrey Kneller
By Sir Godfrey Kneller
Located in London, GB
studio of Sir Godfrey Kneller. It depicts a gentleman in an exuberant full bottomed wig and wearing a
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of a Lady
Located in London, GB
Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723) was born in Germany but trained in Amsterdam and studied in Italy before
Canvas, Oil, Wood Panel
Portrait of a Gentleman
Located in Wiscasett, ME
With frame 51" x 40.5" Early restorations, overall nice decorative period painting.
Oil
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H 37.01 in W 33.08 in D 3.15 in
PORTRAIT of a Lady in Silver Silk Dress c.1725, Superb Gilded & Carved Frame
By (Circle of) Godfrey Kneller
Located in London, GB
a type favoured by the extraordinarily successful artist, Sir Godfrey Kneller. The sitter has been
Canvas, Oil
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H 49.61 in W 40.56 in
Huge 17th century English portrait painting mother and son - British Family Love
By (Circle of) Godfrey Kneller
Located in Aartselaar, BE
viewer. Sir Godfrey Kneller, 1st Baronet (born Gottfried Kniller; 8 August 1646 – 19 October 1723), was
Canvas, Oil
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H 36.5 in W 31.5 in D 2 in
Portrait oil painting of a gentleman in a red robe
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
becoming a pupil of Sir Godfrey Kneller in 1711 at his art academy and later Sir James Thornhill from 1718
Canvas, Oil
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H 36 in W 32 in D 4 in
Oil Paintings, Portraits Circle of Peter Lely (1618 – 1680) Pair.
By (follower of) Peter Lely
Located in Uppingham, GB
Pair of Oval period portraits, Circle of Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680) Antique gold leaf Oval frames
Oil
Portrait of a Gentleman
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
tapestry weaver. He studied under Sir Godfrey Kneller at the Great Queen Street art academy and later
Canvas, Oil
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H 36 in W 31 in D 1 in
Early 18th Century British Portrait of a Young Aristocratic Gentleman, large oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
portraitist Godfrey Kneller, now held at Castle Forbes in Grampian, Scotland, and dated by an inscription to
Canvas, Oil
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H 53.15 in W 47.05 in D 1.97 in
Portrait of Lady Tufton Wray (1667-1712), Antique oil on canvas painting, Large
Located in London, GB
Montagu' and on the reverse is a handwritten label: ‘Sir Godfrey Kneller 1648-1723. Portrait of Tufton
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of Jonathan Swift Oil on Canvas by Circle of Charles Jervas
By Circle of Charles Jervas 1
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
, Ireland in 1675. He came to London to study and worked as an assistant to Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723
Canvas
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H 103 in W 74 in D 5.5 in
8.5 Foot Tall 17th Century Portrait Oil Painting of Sir Christopher Wren
By Sir Peter Lely
Located in Gallatin, TN
Godfrey Kneller in or after 1711, when Sir Christopher Wren was seventy-nine years old. About Sir
Canvas, Oil
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H 62 in W 52 in D 6 in
18th Century English Portrait of a Girl and Doll (circle of J. Highmore)
By Joseph Highmore
Located in London/Yorkshire, GB
classes in Sir Godfrey Kneller's academy and in 1715 he established a portrait-painting practice. In his
Oil
Portrait of a Lady and Child
Located in Bath, Somerset
Circle of Godfrey Kneller (Lubeck 1646 - London 1723). Portrait of a Lady wearing a gold brocade
"Portrait of a Lady" Oil Painting, Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller
Located in Wiltshire, GB
"Portrait of a Lady" oil painting, circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller. Sir Godfrey Kneller, 1646-1723
Chalk Portrait of a Gentleman, Circle of Kneller circa 1720
Located in London, GB
Portrait of a Gentleman, Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller c.1720. Chalk on grey paper; 10 by 8 in
Paper, Wood, Glass
American Charleston Cast Iron Lyre Boot Scrape, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American Charleston cast iron lyre boot scrape resting on a oval scalloped edge base, Early 19th century.
Iron
$21,741
H 20.88 in W 26.07 in
Diana and Actaeon, a Mannerist painting after Joseph Heintz the Elder
Located in PARIS, FR
This painting seduced us with its rich colors. Depicting Diana and her companions surprised by Actaeon, it was inspired by an engraving by Aegidius Sadeler II after a painting by Jos...
Oil, Wood Panel
Torchère Pedestal Stand of Turned Mahogany from England (H 57)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English torchère (torchière) or column pedestal stand of mahogany - in the William IV style - featuring a moulded round top for candles or plants, turned column support, and r...
Wood, Mahogany
$3,600Sale Price|57% Off
H 7 in W 3.875 in D 2 in
Ancient American "Human Effigy" Stone Pipe, Woodland Period
Located in South Burlington, VT
Early American Pre-Historic Human Effigy stone pipe, woodland period, 2500 BP Formerly in the Harold French collection, Amboy, Indiana (photo) All stone carvings from America's ea...
Stone
$2,898
H 10.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.4 in
Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...
Bronze
$8,294
H 56 in W 46 in D 2 in
Portrait of a Gentleman - British Old Master c1750 art oil painting
By Thomas Hudson
Located in Hagley, England
This superb British 18th century Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to Thomas Hudson. Painted circa 1750 it is a three-quarter length standing portrait of a gentleman in ...
Oil
Antique Italian Oil Painting of Musketeers in an Interior by Novelli
Located in Tarzana, CA
This amusing Italian genre oil painting on canvas by Novelli depicts a gallant courtship that captures the romanticized image of musketeers. Novelli illustrates four musketeers, thre...
Canvas
$10,368
H 35.04 in W 31.11 in D 1.97 in
19th century portrait military officer 5th Royal Lancashire Militia, East Lancs
Located in York, GB
A fine 19th century oil on canvas portrait stated to be Captain Paul John Henry Butler, 5th Royal Lancashire Militia, half length, wearing breast star. Housed in a gilt frame which i...
Oil
Impressive Louis XVI Period Trumeau Mirror
Located in Pembroke, MA
A large and impressive French, 18th century Louis XVI period carved and giltwood trumeau mirror with antique mercury glass panels. A period oil on canvas painting of an expansive lan...
Mercury Glass, Paint, Gesso, Wood, Giltwood
$1,216Sale Price|20% Off
H 17 in W 14 in D 1 in
Antique English Oil Painting 'The Knight Errant' Pre-Raphaelite Nude & Knight
By John Everett Millais
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Knight Errant English School, circa 1900 after the painting by John Everett Millais (1829-1896) oil painting on board, framed board: 13 x 10 inches framed: 17 x 14 inches
Oil
Unavailable|$55,299
H 22.84 in W 18.71 in
A pair of Dutch 17th century old master portraits of a husband and wife
By Nicolaes Maes
Located in Bath, Somerset
A rare pair of three-quarter length 'marriage' portraits by one of the foremost dutch portrait painters of the 17th century, Nicolaes Maes (Dordrecht 1634-1693 Amsterdam). The gentle...
Canvas, Oil
Chinoiserie Display Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century chinoiserie display cabinet with glass shelves, two hidden drawers, and opening to two bottom doors.
Wood
Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock Freres Paris
Located in New York, NY
Style of Robert Osmond, circa 1776. Movement signed 'Freres, Paris,' third quarter of the 19th century.
Bronze
$3,870Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.08 in W 27.96 in D 1.97 in
18th century antique portrait Edmund Hoyle Circle of James Latham, Edmund Hoyle
Located in York, GB
18th century Bust portrait of a gentleman in a blue coat with gold buttons (Said to be Edmund Hoyle, inventor of Whist) oil on canvas circle of James Latham. Housed in a gilt frame t...
Oil
Chinese Export Style Rust Fishnet Porcelain Herend Foo Dogs -Pair
By Herend
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely set of Chinese Export style Herend rust fishnet foo dogs with 24K gold accents. They are marked and in very good condition. They date to the 2000s.
Gold
Portrait of a lady.
By Auguste Serrure
Located in Douglas, Isle of Man
Auguste Serrure 1825 - 1903, was a Flemish born painter. The description of his birthplace is generally described as Belgium, however the Flemish nationality became Belgian in 1830 a...
Oil, Panel
An elegant and sophisticated decorative touch in any living space, portrait paintings have remained popular throughout the years and are widely loved pieces of art for display in many homes today.
Portrait paintings are at least as old as ancient Egypt, where realistic, lifelike depictions of the recently deceased — commonly known as “mummy portraits” — were painted on wooden panels and affixed to mummies as part of the burial tradition.
For centuries, painters have used portraiture as a means of expressing a subject’s nobility, societal status and authority. Portraits were given as gifts in Renaissance Europe, and a portrait artist might have been commissioned to help mark a significant occasion such as a wedding or a promotion to high office. Prior to the advent of photography, which eventually replaced painted portraits as a quicker and more efficient way of capturing a person’s essence, the subject of a portrait had to sit for hours until the painter had finished. And during the 18th century in particular, if an artist commissioned for a portrait struggled with how to adequately memorialize and capture a subject’s likeness, sometimes a portrait painting wasn’t completed for up to a year.
Whether it’s part of the gallery-style approach to your living-room or dining-room walls or merely inspiration as you devise an eye-grabbing color scheme in your home, a portrait painting is a timeless decorative object for any interior. A landscape painting or sculpture might give you the kind of insight into a specific region of the world or a different culture that you can ascertain only through art. Similarly, when you take the time to learn about the subject of a portrait painting that you bring into your home — the sitter’s history, the relationship between the sitter and the artist should one exist, the story of how the portrait came to be — that work can become intensely personal in addition to its place as an object for an art-hungry corner of your apartment or house.
On 1stDibs, visit a vast collection of famous portrait paintings or works by emerging artists. Search by medium to find the right portrait paintings for your home in oil paint, synthetic resin paint and more. Find portrait paintings in a variety of styles, too, including contemporary, Impressionist and Pop art, or search by artist to find unique works created by painters such as Mark Beard, Steve Kaufman and Montse Valdés.