$43,766
H 50 in W 41 in D 2 in
Portrait of Lady in Silver Dress - Dutch Old Master art portrait oil painting
By Willem Wissing
Located in Hagley, England
This lovely Dutch Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to circle of Willem Wissing.
Oil
$15,154Sale Price|20% Off
H 40 in W 33.5 in
Huge 17th Century Dutch Old Master Oil Painting Portrait of Noble Lady & Dog
By Abraham van den Tempel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abraham Lambertsz. van den Tempel was a Dutch Old Masters painter who was born in 1622. Numerous key galleries and museums such as Fondation Custodia have featured Abraham Lambertsz....
Oil, Canvas
Portrait From The Dutch School, Circa 1670, Young Lady In A Garden
Located in Firenze, IT
Portrait From The Dutch School, Circa 1670, Young Lady In A Garden Before A Balustrade. Dutch school, ca. 1670. Gouache on parchment laid down on a wooden support (oak). Dimensions...
Gouache, Parchment Paper
Portrait Of A Lady As Diana, 17th Century
Located in Liphook, GB
Portrait Of A Lady As Diana, 17th Century Dutch School Large 17th Century Dutch Old Master portrait of a lady as Diana, oil on canvas .
Canvas, Oil
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H 48 in W 38 in D 5 in
18TH CENTURY PORTRAIT LADY IN A WHITE DRESS WITH A BLUE SASH AND FEATHERED HAT
By Nathaniel Dance-Holland
Located in London/Yorkshire, GB
PORTRAIT OF A LADY BY SIR. NATHANIEL DANCE - HOLLAND R.A (1735-1811) A particularly fine quality, 18th century English, the portrait of a beauty (traditionally identified as Eliza...
Oil
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H 33.94 in W 26.26 in
17th century Dutch portrait of a Lady in Red adorned with Pearls
By Pieter Nason
Located in Bath, Somerset
Portrait of a lady, half-length in a feigned oval wearing a ruby coloured silk gown holding entwined strings of pearls across her bodice. Signed 'PNason' and dated 1667 (lower right)...
Oil, Canvas
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H 20 in W 16.5 in
Dutch or English Old Master portrait of a noble lady, pearl earrings, necklace
Located in Woodbury, CT
17th century Dutch or English Old Master portrait of a noble lady, wearing pearl earrings and a necklace Outstanding old Master portrait either of a Dutch or English lady very much...
Oil
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H 15 in W 12 in D 0.75 in
Fine 1700's Dutch Old Master Oil Painting Lady Sewing in Arched Window with Cat
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very fine quality Dutch Old Master oil painting on panel, dating to the early 1700's period. Depicting this young girl, dressed in typical 'Golden Age' attire of the period, engage...
Oil
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H 36.23 in W 30.71 in D 1.97 in
Portrait of a Lady with Crimson Wrap & Fur c.1675 Fine Dutch Old Master Painting
By Jacob Huysmans
Located in London, GB
In this portrait, painted in the era of London’s Great Fire, a young woman has been depicted wearing the most luxurious attire and a fortune in jewellery. The scarlet silk drapery i...
Canvas, Oil
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H 44.89 in W 35.83 in D 2.37 in
Portrait of a Lady in an Elaborate Ruff & Lace Coif c.1610-20, Dutch Old Master
Located in London, GB
This magnificent oil on panel portrait, presented by Titan Fine Art, is a splendid example of the sumptuous female portraits that were painted for members of the upper echelons of so...
Oil, Wood Panel
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H 20 in W 15.38 in D 1 in
Dutch 17th Century oil painting, lady slicing a lemon, attributed to Ochtervelt
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Attributed to Jacob Ochtervelt (Rotterdam, 1632 – 1682, Amsterdam) The lemon slice Oil on panel 20 x 15.3/8 in. (50.8 x 39 cm.) Sothebys sold a very similar composition at the aucti...
Oil, Panel
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H 27.56 in W 23.63 in
Dutch School Portrait of Brigitta de Groot (1659-1686), Lady Antique Painting
By attributed to Abraham Liedts
Located in London, GB
Brigitta (Brechje) de Groot spent her entire life in Hoorn, the former Dutch East India Company base in the Netherlands. She was born on 1st July 1638. Her father was Allard de Gro...
Canvas, Oil
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H 49.61 in W 39.77 in
Portrait of a Lady Holding a Fan c.1656, Dutch Antique Oil Painting
Located in London, GB
During this time, The Dutch Old Masters began to prevail in the art world, creating a depth of realistic portraits of people and life in the area that has hardly been surpassed.
Canvas, Oil
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H 31.11 in W 25.99 in D 2.37 in
Portrait of a Lady with Cartwheel Ruff, Dutch Golden Age, Antique Oil Painting
Located in London, GB
Titan Fine Art are pleased to present this exquisite portrait of a woman, likely a citizen of Delft. It is a sublime example of the 17th century Dutch Golden Age portrait. During t...
Oil, Wood Panel
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H 16.5 in W 14.5 in
Fine 17th Century Dutch Old Master Oil on Cradled Panel Portrait of Young Lady
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Noble Lady Dutch Old Master, 17th century oil painting on cradled panel, framed in 17th/ 18th century frame framed: 16.5 x 14.5 inches panel: 12 x 10 inches Provenanc...
Oil
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H 9.5 in W 7.5 in
Portrait of a Lady in White Ruff Collar 18th Century Dutch Oil on Wood Panel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady in a Ruff Collar Dutch School, 18th century oil on wood panel, unframed board: 7 x 5.5 inches provenance: private collection, Europe condition: very good and sound...
Oil
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H 16.5 in W 14.5 in
Fine 17th Century Dutch Old Master Oil on Cradled Panel Portrait of Young Lady
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Young Noble Lady Dutch Old Master, 17th century oil painting on cradled panel, framed in 17th/ 18th century frame framed: 16.5 x 14.5 inches panel: 12 x 10 inches Pro...
Oil
Dutch School Old Master Portrait of a Lady
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Old Master Portrait of a Lady Oil on copper Oval Painting Size 1 3/4 x 1 1/2 in Framed Size 11 x 10 in
Oil
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H 48.43 in W 39.38 in
17th century Dutch old master portrait of a noble lady ca. 1680
By Nicolaes Maes
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Very fine Dutch 17th century old master portrait of a young lady by Nicolaes Maes This three-quarter length portrait depicts a raven-haired beauty, seated in an elegant and mysterio...
Canvas, Oil
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H 28 in W 25 in D 2 in
Portrait of a Lady by Fountain in Landscape - Dutch Old Master art oil painting
By Nicolaes Maes
Located in Hagley, England
This superb Dutch Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to circle of Nicolaes Maes.
Oil
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H 21.26 in W 17.13 in
17th century Dutch old master portrait of a noble lady with a parrot 1697
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Very fine Dutch late 17th century old master portrait of a young lady by Constantin Netscher, dated 1697 This three-quarter length portrait depicts a mysterious beauty, seated in an...
Canvas, Oil
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H 17 in W 14.25 in D 3 in
16th Century Dutch Old Master Portrait of Young Lady in a Black Dress Dated 1573
Located in San Francisco, CA
16th Century Dutch Old Master Portrait of Young Lady in a Black Dress with a White Ruff and Lace and Cap Oil on Wood Panel Dated 1573 8.254" x 11.25" unframed 14.25" x 17.25" fra...
Wood, Oil
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H 37.01 in W 32.29 in
Early 17th century Dutch portrait painting - Lady in fur - Oil on canvas Flemish
Located in Varmo, IT
Dutch master (17th century) - Portrait of a lady in fur. 94 x 82cm.
Canvas, Oil
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H 48 in W 38 in
18TH CENTURY PORTRAIT LADY IN A WHITE DRESS WITH A BLUE SASH AND FEATHERED HAT
By Nathaniel Dance-Holland
Located in London/Yorkshire, GB
PORTRAIT OF A LADY BY SIR. NATHANIEL DANCE - HOLLAND R.A (1735-1811) A particularly fine quality, 18th century English, the portrait of a beauty (traditionally identified as Eliza...
Oil
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H 24.41 in W 20.48 in
17th century Dutch Portrait Painting of a Lady seated in a landscape
Located in Bath, Somerset
Portrait of a lady, seated on an ornamental garden terrace, wearing a russet coloured dress adorned with pearls and jewels, by Caspar Netscher, c.1680. Oil on canvas in a burnished ...
Canvas, Oil
$1,915
H 21.66 in W 27.96 in D 2.37 in
Rare 17th Century OLD MASTER oil on panel DUTCH SCENE of a Butchers Shop
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: Unsigned 17th Century Dutch School TITLE: 'Butchers With Hanging Pig" MEDIUM: oil on panel SIZE: 71cm x 55cm inclusive of frame, the panel alone is 56cm x 40cm CONDITION: h...
Oil
19th Century French Carved Walnut Paris Coat of Arms Wall Plaque
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study, library, office, or paneled hallway with this impressive antique French carved walnut wall plaque. Crafted in France circa 1870, the sculptural panel depicts the hi...
Walnut
Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Italian Classical Carved Sink Basin This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble with added carved relief detail, these designs have no...
Marble
$984Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 28 in
Fine Large Oil Painting Portrait of the Lady with the Fan Diego Velazquez
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of the Lady with a Fan English School, second half 20th century after Diego Velazquez's (1599-1660) original painting oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas : 36 x 28 inche...
Oil
$1,313Sale Price|20% Off
H 12 in W 8 in D 2.25 in
Baldassarre Franceschini, Sleeping Cupid, Valentine's Day Gift
Located in Harkstead, GB
A beautiful 19th century copy by Giuseppe Rocchi of Baldassarre Franceschini's Sleeping Cupid, presented in a very attractive gilt frame with hand carved mouldings. A very peaceful i...
Paper, Watercolor
Tiffany Studios “Tyler” Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios New York Tyler Leaded Glass and Patinated bronze Table Lamp, Circa 1900 Art Nouveau. A very special lamp with a geometric monochromatic deep green art glass surround...
Bronze
$1,226Sale Price|20% Off
H 19 in W 15 in
Antique Oil Painting of a Young Woman in Landscape, Picnic in the Fields
By John Lewis Shonborn
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Antique portrait oil painting of a young woman carrying baskets in the fields by John Lewis Shonborn (1852-1931). Signed in the bottom right. This is a totally charming and atmosphe...
Oil
$2,133Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 24 in D 1 in
Fine Edwardian Portrait of a Lady 1900's British Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady British School, early 1900's Circle of Samuel Luke Fildes (1843-1927) British. Bust Portrait of a Lady, Oil on canvas, 24" x 20" (61 x 50.8cm) plus gilt swept f...
Canvas, Oil
$41,031
H 28.35 in W 30.32 in D 12.21 in
Antique Tiffany Studios Adjustable Lamp Base with Later Stained Glass Shade
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Tiffany adjustable bronze lamp base, stamped "Tiffany Studios, New York, 7984", circa 1915. The base was acquired with its current Tiffany Style stained glass shade with Dragonfly mo...
Bronze
$1,960Sale Price|30% Off
H 42 in W 32.5 in
"Portrait of a Lady" - 19th-Century French Framed Antique Woman Oil Painting
Located in New Orleans, LA
A lovely portrait of a turn-of-the-century elegant woman, perhaps commissioned by a devoted husband (she has a ring on her right hand, which is more common as a wedding ring in north...
Oil
$57,000
H 34 in W 53 in D 24 in
Large Pair Patinated Life Size Bronze Statues Sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Large pair patinated life size bronze statues sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions. Exceptional detailed high quality Large pair of Patinated bronze statues of Seated lions, outstanding...
Bronze
$68,385
H 55.12 in Dm 43.31 in
Large beautiful Baccarat and Rock Crystal Frencht chandelier with 36 light
Located in London, GB
A spectacular and large antique Baccarat French gilt bronze and rock crystal triple tier 30 bulb plus 6 pygmy bulb chandelier. Embellished with bronze bobeches, from which large rock...
Rock Crystal, Bronze
$1,641
H 34.45 in W 66.54 in D 13.78 in
1960s Woven Wicker Single Headboard Rattan Midcentury Rustic Provence
Located in London, GB
A single woven wicker headboard from Provence, with integrated circular bedside tables. French, c. 1960s. Between bedsides 100cm.
Wicker
$2,275
H 34 in W 27 in D 2 in
Large Antique American Impressionist Nicely Framed Picnic Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Measuring 20 by 27 inches painting alone. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a gold g...
Oil, Board
$1,860Sale Price|20% Off
H 11 in W 7.5 in
Fine Quality 17th Century Dutch Old Master Oil on Wood Panel Trial of Christ
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Trial of Christ Dutch Old Master, 17th century oil on panel, unframed panel: 11 x 7.5 inches provenance: private collection, England, Christies auction stencil marks verso condi...
Oil, Wood Panel
The White Peacock
By Jessie Arms Botke
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A painting by Jessie Arms Botke. "The White Peacock" is a wildlife impressionist painting, oil on canvas in a palette of whites, blues, and browns by female, American artist Jessie A...
Canvas, Oil
Encompassing centuries of change in Europe between 1300 and 1800, from booms of prosperity to bloody revolutions, Old Masters describes a wide range of artists. The informal term was derived from the title of an artist who trained in a guild long enough to become a master, such as Leonardo da Vinci, who studied in a Florence painters’ guild. However, Old Masters paintings, prints and other art is now used to refer to work made by any artist with a high level of skill in painting, drawing, sculpture or printmaking who worked during this era.
The 15th century’s expansive trade and commerce spread culture across borders. A vibrant period of art emerged, bolstered by studies of anatomy and nature that influenced a new visual realism. From Raphael and Michelangelo in the Renaissance to Rembrandt van Rijn and Johannes Vermeer in the Dutch Golden Age, artists expressed emotion, naturalism, color and light in new ways. El Greco and Paolo Veronese were leaders in the dramatic style of Mannerism, while Caravaggio and Peter Paul Rubens demonstrated the movement and meticulous detail of Baroque art.
Historically, most attention was concentrated on male artists, but recent research and exhibitions have elevated the impactful work of women such as Rachel Ruysch and Artemisia Gentileschi. In late-18th-century France, female artists like Adélaïde Labille-Guiard and Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun were prominent names. Nevertheless, access to the academies and guilds was highly restricted for women, and even those able to establish practices were expected to adhere to portraits and still lifes rather than the grand history paintings being created by men.
Find a collection of Old Masters prints, paintings, drawings and watercolors and other art on 1stDibs.
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.