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Horse Painting Old

18th c. monumental Old Master equestrian horse painting
18th c. monumental Old Master equestrian horse painting

18th c. monumental Old Master equestrian horse painting

$12,500Sale Price|50% Off

H 40 in Dm 48 in

18th c. monumental Old Master equestrian horse painting

Located in Long Island City, NY

Early 18th c. German School View of a Frightened White Horse trampling a semi-nude female figure in

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Antique Early 18th Century German Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

17th Century, Old Master Painting, Oil on Canvas, "The Rest with the Horses".
17th Century, Old Master Painting, Oil on Canvas, "The Rest with the Horses".

17th Century, Old Master Painting, Oil on Canvas, "The Rest with the Horses".

Located in Berlin, DE

17th century, old master painting, oil on canvas, "The rest with the horses". Relined canvas. The

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Old Oil Painting Illustration 2 Horses on the Landscape
Old Oil Painting Illustration 2 Horses on the Landscape

Old Oil Painting Illustration 2 Horses on the Landscape

$3,730

H 21.66 in W 25.99 in D 2.76 in

Old Oil Painting Illustration 2 Horses on the Landscape

Located in Berlin, DE

(S - 206) Oil of canvas Old painting circa 20th century. Fine quality.  

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20th Century Paintings

Materials

Wood

“The Old Horse Cart”
“The Old Horse Cart”

Ogden Pleissner“The Old Horse Cart”, Circa 1965

$2,720Sale Price|20% Off

H 13 in W 21 in D 1.25 in

“The Old Horse Cart”

By Ogden Pleissner

Located in Southampton, NY

. Later, he studied figure painting and portraiture with Frank DuMond and Frederick J. Boston at

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1960s Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Archival Paper

Two American Old Western Watercolor Painting Ink & Pencil Drawings Cowboy Horses
Two American Old Western Watercolor Painting Ink & Pencil Drawings Cowboy Horses

Two American Old Western Watercolor Painting Ink & Pencil Drawings Cowboy Horses

By Edward (John Edward) Borein

Located in Portland, OR

there is a vertical painting of a mounted cowboy or Vaquero, the horse mid-trot. The painting is drawn

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1890s American Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pencil, Pen, Watercolor

Fine 17th Century Flemish Oil Painting Cavalry Skirmish Many Figures & Horses
Fine 17th Century Flemish Oil Painting Cavalry Skirmish Many Figures & Horses

Fine 17th Century Flemish Oil Painting Cavalry Skirmish Many Figures & Horses

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Cavalry Skirmish Flemish School, 17th century circle of Pieter Wouvermans, unsigned oil on canvas, framed framed: 12 x 14 inches canvas: 9.5 x 11.5 inches Provenance: private col...

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Figures and horses by a bridge in a river landscape
Figures and horses by a bridge in a river landscape

Figures and horses by a bridge in a river landscape

By John Wootton

Located in Stoke, Hampshire

John Wootton (1686-1765) Figures and horses by a bridge in a river landscape Oil on canvas 27 x 42

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18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Study of horse and ox bones
Study of horse and ox bones

Study of horse and ox bones

By Salvator Rosa

Located in Middletown, NY

. He formed important collections of Old Master paintings and drawings, Asian art, porcelain, and

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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Handmade Paper, Laid Paper, Graphite

Horse's Study - Drawing by J. P. Verdussen - 1740s

Horse's Study - Drawing by J. P. Verdussen - 1740s

By Jan Peeter Verdussen

Located in Roma, IT

China ink and watercolor on paper. Realized in the 1740s. With hand written notes. Very good condition.

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1740s Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

Painting & sculpture on old barn door: 'The Riddle of the Horse'

Painting & sculpture on old barn door: 'The Riddle of the Horse'

By Joshua Goode

Located in New York, NY

Inspired by amateur archaeologists such as Heinrich Schliemann who discovered Troy and by past elaborate hoaxes like that of the Piltdown Man, Joshua travels the world performing sta...

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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Metal

Shrimp Boat Eagle, Painting, Watercolor on Paper

Shrimp Boat Eagle, Painting, Watercolor on Paper

Located in Yardley, PA

, Ms. and anchored in Tampa Bay, Florida. I loved the colors and overall image of this old work horse

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

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Peppino Mangravite 'Horses by an Old Tribunal'
Peppino Mangravite 'Horses by an Old Tribunal'

Peppino Mangravite 'Horses by an Old Tribunal'

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H 20.25 in W 24 in D 1 in

Peppino Mangravite 'Horses by an Old Tribunal'

By Peppino Mangravite 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

canvas, 24 1/4 x 30 in.(61.595 x 76.2 cm.) Acquired 1929. Paintings, 1254, American. Men and Horses

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Early 20th Century American Paintings

Portrait of old horse., Painting, Oil on Canvas
Portrait of old horse., Painting, Oil on Canvas

Portrait of old horse., Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Igor Shulman

Located in Yardley, PA

I was very pleased to make this picture. Firstly because I love horses. Secondly, I love old horses

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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oversized Oil on Canvas Painting Old Master of “The Horse Fair” by Rosa Bonheur
Oversized Oil on Canvas Painting Old Master of “The Horse Fair” by Rosa Bonheur

Oversized Oil on Canvas Painting Old Master of “The Horse Fair” by Rosa Bonheur

Located in Big Flats, NY

Canvas Painting ,Old Master Copy after “The Horse Fair” by Rosa Bonheur (French, 1822-1899), Signed Lower

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Antique Late 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Marvelous Old World Portrait of Horse in Stable
Marvelous Old World Portrait of Horse in Stable

Marvelous Old World Portrait of Horse in Stable

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H 28.75 in W 32.75 in D 1.75 in

Marvelous Old World Portrait of Horse in Stable

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A rich equestrian portrait with mahogany thoroughbred in its stable, painted in realitic style and framed in a vintage rectangular bronze colored frame with oval opening. Unsigned.

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1990s American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Japan "Samurai Horses" Frameable Horse Woodblock Prints Book, 150 Yrs Old
Japan "Samurai Horses" Frameable Horse Woodblock Prints Book, 150 Yrs Old

Japan "Samurai Horses" Frameable Horse Woodblock Prints Book, 150 Yrs Old

Located in South Burlington, VT

Important Japanese complete antique Samurai woodblock print book depicting horses and equine

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Landscape with Horses and Catlle
Landscape with Horses and Catlle

Landscape with Horses and Catlle

By Sawrey Gilpin

Located in London, GB

for animal painting. Gilpin's talent for portraying horses was recognised by the Duke of Cumberland

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18th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of an officer with his horse
Portrait of an officer with his horse

Portrait of an officer with his horse

By Francis Sartorius

Located in Stoke, Hampshire

Francis Sartorius (1734-1804) Portrait of an officer with his horse signed 'F.Sartorius.Pinxt

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18th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portraits of the Famous Horses 'Old Partner' & 'White Nose'
Portraits of the Famous Horses 'Old Partner' & 'White Nose'

Portraits of the Famous Horses 'Old Partner' & 'White Nose'

By James Seymour

Located in Stoke, Hampshire

James Seymour (1702-1752) The Portraiture of the Famous Horse 'Old Partner' The Portraiture of

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18th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings

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Mezzotint

Dutch or Flemish early  18th Cavalier horseman on horse back old master
Dutch or Flemish early  18th Cavalier horseman on horse back old master

Dutch or Flemish early 18th Cavalier horseman on horse back old master

Located in Woodbury, CT

and right side of the horse, giving the painting a quality feel. This style of painting was very

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18th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

HORSES - Italian oil on canvas painting, Mark majer
HORSES - Italian oil on canvas painting, Mark majer

HORSES - Italian oil on canvas painting, Mark majer

By Mark Majer

Located in Napoli, IT

Horses - Mark Majer Italia 2003 - Oil on canvas diam. cm. 30. Gold leaf gilded and laquered wooden

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Early 2000s Old Masters Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

HORSES - Italian oil on canvas painting, Mark Majer
HORSES - Italian oil on canvas painting, Mark Majer

HORSES - Italian oil on canvas painting, Mark Majer

By Mark Majer

Located in Napoli, IT

Horses - Mark Majer Italia 2002 - Oil on canvas diam. cm. 40 Gold leaf gilded and laquered wooden

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Early 2000s Old Masters Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Early 19th Century sporting oil painting of a black horse
Early 19th Century sporting oil painting of a black horse

Early 19th Century sporting oil painting of a black horse

By John Hardman

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

horse painter who lived in Finsbury, London. He exhibited at the Royal Academy and elsewhere from 1799

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Early 19th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Stabled Horses
Stabled Horses

Stabled Horses

By John Ferneley Junior

Located in Stoke, Hampshire

John Ferneley Jnr Stabled horses Oil on canvas Canvas Size - 20 x 24 in Framed Size - 27 x 31 in

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19th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Horse Portrait "Shamrock" (British School, 19th Century) Oil Painting on Canvas
Horse Portrait "Shamrock" (British School, 19th Century) Oil Painting on Canvas

Horse Portrait "Shamrock" (British School, 19th Century) Oil Painting on Canvas

Located in SANTA FE, NM

Horse Portrait "Shamrock" (British School, 19th century) Oil on canvas, unsigned 6 3/4 x 9 inches

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Early 19th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Japanese Old Hand Painted Scroll Two Lucky Old Friends with Horse
Japanese Old Hand Painted Scroll Two Lucky Old Friends with Horse

Japanese Old Hand Painted Scroll Two Lucky Old Friends with Horse

Located in South Burlington, VT

Perfect for narrow wall spaces, two lucky old friends plus friendly horse! A good Japanese antique

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Paper

1970's French Impressionist Old Horse Cart in Farm Fields Signed & Framed
1970's French Impressionist Old Horse Cart in Farm Fields Signed & Framed

1970's French Impressionist Old Horse Cart in Farm Fields Signed & Framed

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Blue Chariot French Impressionist artist, Jacques Sokol (1933-2023) dated 1976 oil on canvas, framed framed: 16 x 19.5 inches canvas: 11 x 14.5 inches provenance: private collect...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Japan Waterfall With Two Horses" Old Hand Painted Scroll
Japan Waterfall With Two Horses" Old Hand Painted Scroll

Japan Waterfall With Two Horses" Old Hand Painted Scroll

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a hand painting on paper scroll of a waterfall with two horses; Kano style, signed on lower

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Paper

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By Alessandro di Cristofano Allori

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Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp.

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Located in Riva del Garda, IT

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Located in London, GB

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$10,000

H 14.77 in W 8.27 in D 4.73 in

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By A. Petit Monsigny

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Table Lamp by Adolphe Petit-Monsigny, circa 1920. An exceptional French Art Deco table lamp, circa 1920, showcasing a stunning bronze sculpture by th...

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San Joaquín, Santa Ana y la Virgen niña - óleo sobre cobre.

$2,863Sale Price|20% Off

H 36.23 in W 42.92 in D 2.37 in

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Located in Sant Celoni, ES

Escuela española; siglo XVIII. San Joaquín, Santa Ana y la Virgen Niña. Es un Óleo sobre cobre anónimo y buena calidad pictórica. Medidas de la obra: 69 x 87 cm. Medidas del marc...

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$6,580

H 51.38 in W 22.05 in D 0.4 in

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Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

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Very Rare Renaissance Old Master Oil Painting c. 1600 Oil on Panel The Madonna
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Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

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$42,000

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Located in Dallas, TX

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A Close Look at Old-masters Art

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.

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Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.

Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.

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