$2,476
H 22.05 in W 18.9 in
Dipinto mitologico nudo simbolista francese del XIX secolo con cornice
By Emile Meyer
Located in Florence, IT
misura 35 x 27 cm senza cornice, è firmato e datato: E. Meyer 1892. La scena si svolge con un andamento
Canvas, Oil
"THE PARIS HIPPODROME"
Located in Ghent, BE
anticipation: will they make it? Emile Meyer (Paris 1823 - Paris 1910) has not left the world with much else
Canvas, Oil
$7,800
H 26.25 in W 52 in D 2 in
Italian Early 17th Century Renaissance Baroque Oil Painting Entombment of Christ
Located in Portland, OR
An important & large Italian Baroque period oil painting on panel attributed to Daniele Crespi (1598-1630), "The Entombment of Christ", Milan circa 1620. See artist biography below. ...
Oil, Panel
$877
H 27.96 in W 24.02 in D 2.37 in
English 1970's OIL PAINTING Female Nude In An Interior by FRANK JOHNSON
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: Frank Johnson (1917-1998) British TITLE: "Female Nude In A Living Room Interior' SIGNED: unsigned, from the artists studio sale at Bonhams Chester 2013 MEDIUM: oil on canvas...
Oil
$3,239
H 27 in W 21.5 in
Very Fine 19th Century French Belle Epoque Period Portrait of Lady in Interior
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Elegant Lady in Interior French School, circa 1890's period, unsigned oil on canvas, unframed painting: 27 x 21.5 inches Provenance: private collection, Paris Condition: very good co...
Oil
$3,981
H 31.5 in W 27.5 in
FINE ORIGINAL ANTIQUE 18th CENTURY BRITISH OIL PAINTING MAN O WAR
Located in Ferndown, GB
FINE ORIGINAL ANTIQUE 18th CENTURY BRITISH OIL PAINTING MAN O WAR IN HARBOUR Description Good Condition canvas but very old with some browning in places (see picture). Cleaned ,re-...
Oil
$5,399Sale Price|20% Off
H 38 in W 37 in D 2 in
Saint Roch with Saint Jerome + Saint Sebastian - British Edwardian oil painting
By Wilfred Gabriel de Glehn
Located in Hagley, England
This superb religious figurative oil painting is by noted artist Wilfred de Glehn. Although some experts rank de Glehn alongside Sargent, he is considered as something of a late Brit...
Oil
$18,607
H 20 in W 14.5 in
Very Rare Renaissance Old Master Oil Painting c. 1600 Oil on Panel The Madonna
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Virgin Madonna Spanish Renaissance artist, circle of El Greco (1541-1614) circa 1600 oil on wood panel, unframed panel: 20 x 14.5 inches Provenance: private collection, northern ...
Oil
$13,498
H 30 in W 40 in
Large 16th Century Old Master Oil Painting The Judgement of Paris Mythological
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Judgement of Paris Fontainebleau School, circa 1580 *see notes below oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 30 x 40 inches canvas: 27 x 37 inches Provenance: private collection, ...
Oil
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...
Wood
$61,318Sale Price|20% Off
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
Glass, Walnut
$128,232
H 41 in W 34.75 in
Lady Dormore - A 16th Century Portrait of a key member of Shakespeare's England
Located in London, GB
Lady Dormer, Mary Browne c. 1592 oil on panel 35 x 29 inches, unframed; 41 x 34.75 inches, inc. frame Inscribed 'Lady Dormore' Mary married Henry Wriothesley, 2nd Earl of Southampt...
Oil
$24,296
H 16.5 in W 18.5 in
18th Century Neoclassical Oil Painting of the Trojan War: Briseis & Achilles
By James Thornhill
Located in London, GB
James Thornhill (1674-1735) Oil on canvas 12 x 14 inches; 16 ½ x 18 ½ in. Inc. frame The subject matter and inclusion of herms on both sides shows the influence of Louis Laguerre (...
Canvas, Oil
$4,859
H 36 in W 32 in
Large 1700 Italian Old Master Nude Bather with Classical Figures Water Fountain
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Italian School, circa 1700's Classical figures in landscape oil on canvas, framed framed: 36 x 32 inches canvas: 30 x 25 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition: very goo...
Oil, Canvas
$10,800
H 49 in W 39 in
Large BELLE EPOQUE French Impressionist Academic SENSUAL NUDE w/ Pearl Choker
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Antique Belle Epoque French ACADEMIC Sensual Nude by Jules F. Ballavoine (1855-1901). This is a large rare example by the artist, painted in the 1880's. Oil on Canvas, mea...
Oil, Acrylic
Venus with Putti Oil on Canvas with Gilt-wood Frame
Located in Rome, IT
French 19' century painting oil on canvas . Young Venus nude figure surrounded by delicious playing putti . Finely carved and gilt-wood frame of the same period . Measurements w...
Oil
$1,950Sale Price|58% Off
H 36 in W 26.5 in D 3 in
Mid 19th Century "Susanna And The Elders" After The Old Master by Martinelli
Located in San Francisco, CA
Outstanding Mid 19th century old master "Susanna and the Elders" after Martinelli Brilliant old master painting of Susanna and the Elders. Original oil on canvas. Dimensions 26.5" ...
Canvas, Oil
$8,995Sale Price|30% Off
H 27 in W 24 in D 4.5 in
French 19th Century Oil on Artist Panel "the Bather and Her Maid" After Lemoyne
By François Lemoyne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th century oil on artist panel titled "The Bather and her Maid" after François Lemoyne (1688-1737) depicting a standing nude maiden being assisted by her maid, within...
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