$13,608
H 33 in W 27 in D 1 in
Fruit & Flower Garland round Intaglio of Putti - Old Master floral oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This superb German Old Master still life oil painting is attributed to circle of Johann Amandus Winck and also shows the influences of the Dutch Old Masters. Painted circa 1780 the p...
Oil
$15,139Sale Price|40% Off
H 26.38 in W 44.1 in
Pieter Casteels III 'Signed' Floral Still Life Old master Paint 18th Century Art
By Pieter Casteels III (Antwerp 1684 - 1749 Richmond)
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Pieter Casteels III (Antwerp 1684 - 1749 Richmond) circle Floral still life Signed lower left, on the stone: P Casteels About 1730 Oil painting on canvas Cm. 57 x 103, In frame 67 x...
Oil
$7,798Sale Price|40% Off
H 41.34 in W 37.41 in
Angels Floral Garland Maratta Paint Oil on table Old master 17th Century Italian
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Pair of angels with floral garland and cartouche with family motto 'Pulchriora latent' Workshop of Carlo Maratta (Camerano, 1625 - Rome, 1713) Dated on parchment, right: 1697 oil on...
Oil
$16,331
H 37 in W 32 in D 2 in
Mixed Floral Arrangement in a Vase - Dutch Old Master Golden Age oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This stunning 18th century Dutch Old Master Golden Age floral oil painting is attributed to Simon Pietersz Verelst.
Oil
$18,370
H 33 in W 30 in D 2 in
Floral Arrangement in a Glass Vase - Dutch Old Master still life oil painting
By Simon Pietersz Verelst (circle)
Located in Hagley, England
This stunning 18th century Dutch Old Master Golden Age floral oil painting is attributed to a circle of Simon Pietersz Verelst.
Oil
$21,772
H 36 in W 44 in D 2 in
Floral Still Life in Basket - Franco Flemish art Old Master flower oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This lovely 17th century Old Master floral oil painting is attributed to the circle of noted Franco Flemish artist Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer.
Oil
$24,494
H 22 in W 46 in D 2 in
Still Life Garland of Flowers - Flemish 18thC art Old Master floral oil painting
By Pieter Casteels III
Located in Hagley, England
This superb 18th century Old Master floral still life oil painting is attributed to Flemish artist Pieter Casteels III.
Oil
$9,525
H 28 in W 24 in D 2 in
Still Life of Flowers and fruit - Dutch Old Master c1700 floral art oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This superb Dutch Old Master floral still life oil painting is attributed to circle of Simon Pietersz Verelst.
Oil
$12,247
H 39 in W 34 in D 2 in
Still Life of Flowers in Ornamental Urn on Ledge - Dutch Old Master oil painting
By Gerard van Spaendonck
Located in Hagley, England
This superb vibrant Dutch 18th century Old Master floral oil painting is attributed to circle of Gerard Van Spaendonck.
Oil
Floral Still Life
Located in Sheffield, MA
Justus Von Huysum Amsterdam, 1659-1716 Floral Still Life Oil on canvas 59 by 45 in. W//frame 65 ½ by 51 ½ in. Signed lower left Justus van Huysum was a Dutch painter, and came fro...
Oil
$12,247
H 37 in W 33 in D 2 in
Annunciation Garland Pendant - Flemish 17thC art religious floral oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This superb trompe l'oeil painting is in the circle and quality of the Antwerp Jesuit master Daniel Seghers. Painted circa 1650, the central cartouche, most probably the work of ano...
Oil
$1,500
H 16 in W 20 in
Actaeon's Folly - Still Life Drawing, Mythology Skull with Antlers, and Florals
By Matthew Cook
Located in Chicago, IL
Matthew Cook Actaeon's Folly (Study) Charcoal & Chalk on Paper 13h x 22w in 33.02h x 55.88w cm MLC017 Bio: Matthew Cook is an emerging hyperrealist painter, born in Toledo, O...
Paper, Chalk, Charcoal
$3,265
H 34.5 in W 29.5 in
Large 19th Century Dutch Oil Floral Still Life Roses in Terracotta Vase Garden
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Large 19th Century Dutch Floral Still Life Roses in Terracotta Vase Garden Setting Oil Painting Dutch/ German artist, late 19th century indistinctly signed and dated 1896 oil on canv...
Oil
$12,247
H 37 in W 33 in D 2 in
Nativity Scene Garland Pendant - Flemish 17thC art religious floral oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This superb trompe l'oeil painting is in the typical manner and quality of the Antwerp Jesuit master Daniel Seghers. Painted circa 1650, the central cartouche, most probably the wor...
Oil
$6,352
H 29.93 in W 25.2 in
FLOWERS-In the Manner of Jacob van Wascapelle -Italian Still Life Oil on Canvas
By Gianluca D'Este
Located in Napoli, IT
Flowers - Gianluca d'Este Italia 2000 - Oil on canvas cm. 76x64 This is his reinterpretation of a greatest old master painting "Floral Still Life"by Jacob van Walscapelle, Dutch pai...
Canvas, Oil
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H 56 in W 47 in D 3 in
18th Century Dutch Floral Still Life With a Chinese Bowl and Orange Drapery
By Pieter Casteels III
Located in London/Yorkshire, GB
In 1708 he left with his brother-in-law Peter Tillemans to England to work for a picture dealer named Turner for whom they made copies of Old Master paintings. Casteels became an act...
Canvas, Oil
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H 56 in W 47 in D 3 in
18th Century Dutch Floral Still Life With a Chinese Bowl and Orange Drapery
By Pieter Casteels III
Located in London/Yorkshire, GB
In 1708 he left with his brother-in-law Peter Tillemans to England to work for a picture dealer named Turner for whom they made copies of Old Master paintings. Casteels became an act...
Canvas, Oil
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H 56 in W 47 in D 3 in
18th Century Dutch Floral Still Life With a Chinese Bowl and Orange Drapery
By Pieter Casteels III
Located in London/Yorkshire, GB
In 1708 he left with his brother-in-law Peter Tillemans to England to work for a picture dealer named Turner for whom they made copies of Old Master paintings. Casteels became an act...
Canvas, Oil
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H 56 in W 47 in D 3 in
18TH CENTURY DUTCH FLORAL STILL LIFE WITH A CHINESE BOWL AND ORANGE DRAPERY
By Pieter Casteels III
Located in London/Yorkshire, GB
In 1708 he left with his brother-in-law Peter Tillemans to England to work for a picture dealer named Turner for whom they made copies of Old Master paintings. Casteels became an act...
Oil, Canvas
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H 24 in W 20 in
Still Life Floral with Hollyhocks - Dutch 18thC art Old Master oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This lovely Dutch 18th century floral still life oil painting is attributed to the circle of Verbruggen. This beautiful arrangement is bejewelled with superb dew drops and the magnif...
Oil
18th Century French Old Master Putti with Floral Tribute
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very fine quality, 18th century French Old Master oil painting depicting these frolicking putti with a floral garland.
Large Classical Floral Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very fine quality oil painting on canvas, depicting this classical floral still life arrangement. The painting is unsigned, that we can see, but clearly inspired by the earlier Dutch...
Oil
Classical Still Life Floral Display Oil Painting - Large Size
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Classical Still Life Floral Display European school, late 20th Century Oil painting on canvas, framed Frame size: 32 x 28 inches Wonderful still life of a brimming vase, with some g...
Oil
19th Century Flemish Floral Still Life, Oil on Canvas on Panel
Located in SANTA FE, NM
19th Century Floral Still Life (Flemish School, 19th century) Oil on canvas on panel Floral Still Life, Oil on Canvas on Panel 30 x 20 3/4 inches In still life paintings, also kno...
Canvas, Oil, Panel
Austrian school. Portrait of a Lady with Floral Shawl. Ca. 1825
Located in Firenze, IT
Austrian or Central European School. Portrait of a Lady in White Dress with Floral Shawl and Long Chain with Pendant, ca. 1825–1835 Oil on canvas, relined Size: 76 × 62 cm Half-le...
Canvas, Oil
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H 38.59 in W 52.37 in
HUGE BELGIAN CLASSICAL STILL LIFE OIL PAINTING CANVAS - ABUNDANT FLORAL DISPLAY
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Classical Still Life" Belgian School, second half 20th century oil painting on canvas, framed painting: 86cm x 120cm framed: 98cm x 133cm Beautiful quality still life painting in ...
Canvas, Oil
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H 8 in W 10 in
The King Beetle - Still Life Oil Painting of Beetle, Matches, Floral Wallpaper
By Matthew Cook
Located in Chicago, IL
The story of the King Beetle in Matthew Cook's painting of the same name comes from a parable told by Bawa Muhaiyaddeen to illustrate different religions to his students. Here the K...
Metal
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H 40 in W 30 in D 1 in
Huge Classical Floral Still Life Oil Painting of Mixed Pale Flowers in Urn
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/School: G. Wabarwick (20th Century), signed Title: Mixed Flowers Classical Still Life Medium: oil on canvas, framed Size: the canvas is 40 x 30 inches; the frame adds anoth...
Oil, Canvas
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H 16 in W 23.5 in D 3 in
Stuart Scott Somerville, Impressionist beach scene, Dunwich
By Stuart Somerville
Located in Harkstead, GB
Stuart was educated at home and studied under his father. A painter of floral paintings in the Old Master manner, landscapes, figures and interiors, he exhibited at the Royal Academy...
Canvas, Oil
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H 35 in W 30 in D 2 in
Dutch Golden Age Floral - Old Master art 17th century flower oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This stunning Dutch Golden Age floral still life oil painting is by an unknown artist in the circle of Old Master artist Simon Pietersz Verelst.
Oil
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H 24 in W 20 in D 2 in
Floral Arrangement - Old Master 19thC British oil painting still life flowers
Located in Hagley, England
A fine large and delightful oil on canvas painted circa 1840. It is a stunning example of an early British floral oil painting in the Dutch floral tradition. The colours are just bea...
Oil
Florals in classic urn Old Masters 17th century Dutch style
Located in Hillsborough, NC
‘Florals with Urn’ is in a classical Dutch style that dates to the 17th century. The canvas alone is 50” high by 30” wide; good-sized vertical painting, The bright flowers drape the...
Canvas, Oil
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H 42 in W 36 in D 2 in
Floral Arrangement- Dutch art Old Master still life oil painting tulip sunflower
By Simon Pietersz Verelst (circle)
Located in Hagley, England
A fine Dutch Golden Age floral very large still life Old Master oil on canvas.
Oil
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H 30 in W 24 in D 2 in
Floral Arrangement - Dutch Old Master art oil painting flowers rose rococo frame
Located in Hagley, England
A fine Dutch Old Master floral still life. Painted circa 1700, this oil on canvas depicts peonies roses, convolvulus and other flowers in a bronze vase.
Oil
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H 18 in W 22 in
A Mixed Bunch - Old Master Dutch floral still life oil painting roses carnations
Located in Hagley, England
It is a fine period Dutch Old Master floral, full of colour and well painted.
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H 50 in W 30 in D 2 in
Large 18th Century Classical Floral Still Life oil painting Dutch Old Master
By Jan Davidsz. de Heem
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Manner of Jan Davidsz. de Heem, signature and date Jan De Heem 1750 (lower left) Title: Still life with flowers in a stone urn Medium: oil on canvas, framed framed...
Oil
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H 37 in W 32 in D 2 in
Still Life of Flowers in a Basket - Dutch 18thC Old Master floral oil painting
By Jan Van Huysum
Located in Hagley, England
This wonderful Dutch Old Master floral arrangement is attributed to circle of Jan Van Huysum.
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H 11 in W 13 in
Fine Dutch Still Life Classical Old Master Style Floral Arrangement Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Frederik Victor Van Bloemart (Dutch 20th century artist working in the earlier style) signed oil painting on board, framed framed: 11 x 13 inches board: 9.5 x 11.5 inches provenance:...
Oil
Floral Still Life
Located in Plano, TX
A modern example of Dutch style painting; artfully arranged blooms cascade from their vase. Oil on canvas measures 8 x 10; framed dimensions measure 18.5 x 20.5 x 3.5 The painting is...
Oil
Floral Still Life
Located in Plano, TX
Dutch style painting of artfully arranged blooms cascading from their vase. Oil on canvas measures 10 x 8; framed dimensions measure 20 3/4 x 18 3/4 x 3 5/8. The painting is housed i...
Oil
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H 38 in W 31 in D 2 in
Floral Bouquet with Peonies -Dutch Golden Age art floral still life oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
Wonderful realistic detail and colouring with large opulent flowers such as the peonies make this a superb Old Master Dutch floral. Provenance. Colnaghi, London, 1998; From whom pur...
Oil
Classical Floral Still Life Painting of Mixed Pale Flowers in Vase
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/School: C.Lane (20th Century), signed Title: Mixed Flowers Still Life Medium: oil on board, framed Framed: 15 x 13 inches Size: the painting is 10 x 8 inches Condition: Ve...
Oil
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H 40 in W 33 in D 4 in
Floral Bouquet with Narcissi - Dutch Golden Age still life oil painting flowers
By Jan Van Huysum
Located in Hagley, England
Wonderful realistic detail and colouring make this a superb Old Master Dutch floral. Provenance. Colnaghi, London, 1998; From whom purchased by Edmund de Rothsc...
Oil
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H 34 in W 28 in D 1 in
Large Classical Dutch Still Life Composition of Floral Bouquet, very grand piece
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist: Dutch School, 20th century Title: Grand Classical Still Life ornate flowers in the Dutch Old Master style. Medium: oleo-graph print on canvas, framed Framed: 34 x 28 inch...
Canvas, Color
Fine Classical Floral Still Life Painting of Mixed Flowers in Vase
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/School: C.Lane (20th Century), signed Title: Mixed Flowers Still Life Medium: oil on board, framed Framed: 15 x 13 inches Size: the painting is 10 x 8 inches Condition: V...
Oil
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H 47 in W 39 in D 2 in
Flowers with Pomegranate - Dutch Golden Age art floral still life oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This superb Dutch Golden Age Baroque floral oil painting is by an unknown artist. Painted circa 1800 the composition is of a large bouquet of mixed flowers against a dark background....
Oil
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H 28 in Dm 36 in
Fine Large Scale Classical Still Life Floral Display Signed British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Still life of flowers and fruit By Thomas Webster, British 20th century Signed lower left oil on panel, framed panel size: 28 x 36 inches, plus the elaborate gilt arch topped inse...
Oil
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H 33 in W 25 in
Antique Oil Elegant Floral Still Life with Vibrant Blooms in a Golden Vase
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Elegant Floral Still Life Flemish School, 19th century oil on canvas, framed Framed: 33 x 25 inches Canvas: 28 x 20 inches Provenance: private collection, England Condition: very go...
Oil
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H 37 in W 54.5 in D 1 in
18th Century Huge Floral Still Life Oil Painting Depicting Bouquet Ornate Urn
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Bouquet of Flowers French School, early 1700's period, unsigned oil painting on canvas, framed in antique gilt frame framed: 37 x 54.4 inches canvas: 30 x 47 inches Provenance: priva...
Oil, Canvas
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H 25 in W 21 in D 2 in
Still Life of Flowers in Vase on Ledge - Dutch 19thC art floral oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This beautiful 19th century Dutch School oil painting is attributed to artist JvP, as signed lower left. It is a fantastic example of a Dutch still life floral oil painting and the i...
Oil
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H 33 in W 25 in D 1 in
Large Antique Oil Opulent Floral Still Life in a Golden Vase Baroque Arrangement
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Opulent Floral Still Life Flemish School, 19th century oil on canvas, framed Framed: 33 x 25 inches Canvas: 28 x 20 inches Provenance: private collection, England Condition: very goo...
Oil, Canvas
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H 37.41 in W 48.82 in
Huge late 17th early 18th century Italian floral oil - Peacock doves and a duck
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Huge late 17th, early 18th century Italian Old master - A peacock doves and a duck holding flowers in a park landscape at sunset, attr. Angelo Maria Crivelli In a peaceful park land...
Canvas, Oil
$198,677
H 47.75 in W 66.5 in
Grand 19th Century English Marine Painting in Stunning Light
By John Wilson Ewbank
Located in London, GB
John Wilson Ewbank (1799 - 1847) Shipping in the Harbour, South Shields Oil on canvas 39.5 x 58 inches unframed 47.75 x 66.5 inches framed Provenance: Christie's October 2002; L...
Oil
$2,450
H 16.5 in W 14.5 in
19th century French or Flemish Still life of fruit, original frame
Located in Woodbury, CT
Very High quality French or Flemish still life of fruit. Framed in its original 19th-century hand-made counted corner frame the painting is a wonderful example of a late 19th-centu...
Canvas, Oil
$45,875
H 8.08 in W 9.97 in
Abraham and the Sacrifice of His Son Isaac by Adriaen Van Stalbemt, C. 1605-1610
Located in Stockholm, SE
Artist: Adriaen van Stalbemt (Stalbempt) 1580-1662 Title: Abraham and the Sacrifice of His Son Isaac “Das Opfer des Abraham” According to the Old Testament, God put Abraham’s faith ...
Copper
"Still Life" by Cornelis Le Mair 31 x 24 inch Oil on Board
By Cornelis Le Mair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item is in excellent condition and has only been displayed in a gallery setting. Item includes frame; framed dimensions are approximately 31 x 38 inches. Cornelis le Mair is truly ...
Oil, Board
Red Coral Bookend Set of 2
Located in Paris, FR
Bookend red coral set of 2, handcrafted sculpture with more than 800 red cabochons hand-placed. With structure and base in solid brass gold-plated 24-karat. Exceptional piece in li...
Coral, Gold Plate, Brass
$194,500
H 32 in Dm 51 in
Italian 19th-20th Century Whimsical White Marble Wishing Wellhead with Children
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and exceptionally carved Italian 19th-20th century Baroque Revival style whimsical white Carrara marble wishing wellhead, raised on an octagonal two-step marble base. The...
Carrara Marble
$12,875Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 11.03 in
19th Century Italian Roman Vanitas Bust Renaissance Revival Memento Mori Marble
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully carved & most impressive Italian Vanitas bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with a Belgian Black marble Roman toga (ro...
Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble
$125,000
H 18 in W 18.5 in
H.O. Miethke Das Werk folio "The Kiss" collotype print
By Gustav Klimt & K.K. Hof-und Staatsdruckerei
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Kiss, no. 1 from the fifth installment of Das Werk Gustav Klimts Undoubtedly Klimt’s best known and most reproduced images, this printed version of The Kiss is the only one with...
Handmade Paper
English Axminster Rug, 1760
Located in New York, NY
English Axminster rug. Axminster, Devon, Great Britain, circa 1760 (George III). Provenance: Baron Guy de Rothschild.
Wool
Large Precious Stone and Silver-Gilt Flower Model by Asprey
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in London, GB
A large precious stone and silver-gilt flower model by Asprey. English, 20th century. Measures: 47cm high x 14cm wide x 12 cm depth. Crafted in fine Faberge style, this piece is...
Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver
La Carmencita by John Singer Sargent
By John Singer Sargent
Located in New Orleans, LA
John Singer Sargent 1856-1925 American Stamped by artist's estate (en verso) Oil on canvas John Singer Sargent, widely regarded as one of history's most distinguished portraitists...
Canvas, Oil
$17,875Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from...
Carrara Marble
$3,990 / item
H 33 in W 89 in D 39 in
Rudin Belgian Linen Sofa with Down Wrapped Seat Cushion in Cafe Noir Linen
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa in Cafe Noir Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a soft hand and relaxed look. Th...
Linen, Wood, Down
$68,225 / set
H 70.87 in W 25.01 in D 4.73 in
Set of Four Panels decorated with Allegories of art, France, Circa 1865
Located in PARIS, FR
Set of Four Panels Decorated with Allegories of Arts France Circa 1865 Height. : 180 cm (70,9 in.) ; Width : 63,5 cm (25 in.) ; Depth : 12 cm (4,7 in.) Set of four large painted pane...
Giltwood, Paint
Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
By George Romney
Located in Miami, FL
DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...
Oil, Canvas
$10,765Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.08 in W 39.77 in
Triumph Bacchus Mythological Spoede Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas Old master
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Jean Jacques Spoede (Antwerp 1680 - Paris 1757) Triumph of Bacchus Oil on canvas 66 x 83 cm. - In frame 84 x 101 cm. In this fascinating painting, attributed to Jean Jacque...
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.
Still-life paintings work as part of the decor in nearly every type of space.
Still-life art, which includes work produced in media such as painting, photography, video and more, is a popular genre in Western art. However, the depiction of still life in color goes back to Ancient Egypt, where paintings on the interior walls of tombs portrayed the objects — such as food — that a person would take into the afterlife. Ancient Greek and Roman mosaics and pottery also often depicted food. Indeed, still-life paintings frequently feature food, flowers or man-made objects. By definition, still-life art represents anything that is considered inanimate.
During the Middle Ages, the still life genre was adapted by artists who illustrated religious manuscripts. A common theme of these paintings is the reminder that life is fleeting. This is especially true of vanitas, a kind of still life with roots in the Netherlands during the 17th century, which was built on themes such as death and decay and featured skulls and objects such as rotten fruit. In northern Europe during the 1600s, painters consulted botanical texts to accurately depict the flowers and plants that were the subject of their work.
Leonardo da Vinci’s penchant for observing phenomena in nature and filling notebooks with drawings and notes helped him improve as an artist of still-life paintings. Vincent van Gogh, an artist who made a couple of the most expensive paintings ever sold, carried out rich experiments with color over the course of painting hundreds of still lifes, and we can argue that Campbell’s Soup Cans (1961–62) by Andy Warhol counts as still-life art.
While early examples were primarily figurative, you can find still lifes that belong to different schools and styles of painting, such as Cubism, Impressionism and contemporary art.
As part of the wall decor in your living room, dining room or elsewhere, a still-life painting can look sophisticated alongside your well-curated decorative objects and can help set the mood in a space.
When shopping for a still-life painting, think about how it makes you feel and how the artist chose to represent its subject. When buying any art for your home, choose pieces that you connect with. If you’re shopping online, read the description of the work to learn about the artist and check the price and shipping information. Make sure that the works you choose complement or relate to your overall theme and furniture style. Artwork can either fit into your room’s color scheme or serve as an accent piece. Introduce new textures to a space by choosing an oil still-life painting.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of still-life paintings in a wide range of styles and subject matter.