Jonathan Richardson: Art Theorist of the English Enlightenment, First Edition
By Carol Gibson-Wood
Located in valatie, NY
Jonathan Richardson: Art Theorist of the English Enlightenment (The Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art) by Carol Gibson-Wood.
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Portrait study of a female head, gazing downwards
Located in Henley-on-Thames, England
Bearing the collector’s stamp of Jonathan Richardson the Younger (1694-1771) (L.2170), the drawing previously belonged to the outstanding collection of Old Master drawings first esta...
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Winged Griffin Gesso Antique Looking Jonathan Richards Neoclassical Iron Mirror
By Jonathan Richardson the Elder
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This striking Jonathan Richards neoclassical iron mirror captures the elegance and grandeur of classical design with a unique artistic flair. Featuring a hand-finished gesso surface ...
Wrought Iron
Portrait of Edward Southwell, three quarter length
By Thomas Hudson
Located in Taunton, GB
Portrait of Edward Southwell, three quarter length standing in a landscape, wearing a rust coat and a white satin waistcoat holding his cane Inscribed Oil on canvas in a carved woo...
Oil
18th C, Portrait of a Lady, Elisabeth Carter, Oil on Canvas, 92 x 71 cm, Framed.
By Joshua Reynolds
Located in brussel, BE
He was highly influenced by Jonathan Richardson’s An Essay on the Theory of Painting (1715).In 1740, Joshua’s father bound him to an “eminent master” – Thomas Hudson, a native of Dev...
Canvas, Oil
17th Century portrait oil painting of a gentleman
By John Riley
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
One of his pupils was Jonathan Richardson (1667–1745) who later married his niece.
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of a Girl, 18th Century Oil Old Master
By George Knapton
Located in London, GB
He was apprenticed to Jonathan Richardson from 1715 to 1722, and in 1720 was a founding subscriber to the academy of St.
Oil, Canvas
Portrait of Lady Mansfield of Ringwood
By Thomas Hudson
Located in London, GB
Born in Devon in 1701 he studied under the artist Jonathan Richardson and married his daughter, against Richardson’s wishes.
Canvas, Oil
$36,619Sale Price|20% Off
Portrait of a Lady with White Gloves - British 18thC art Old Master oil painting
By Thomas Hudson
Located in Hagley, England
His exact birthplace is unknown. He studied under Jonathan Richardson in London and against his wishes, married Richardson's daughter at some point before 1725.
Oil
Portrait of Lady Mansfield of Ringwood
By Thomas Hudson
Located in London, GB
Born in Devon in 1701 he studied under the artist Jonathan Richardson and married his daughter, against Richardson’s wishes.
Canvas, Oil
Allegory of Chastity, a drawing attributed to G. Porta with great provenance
Located in PARIS, FR
As for the dispersal of Gibson's collection (or stock), we have already quoted Jonathan Richardson Jr. who states that after William Gibson's death, the Duke of Devonshire and Jonath...
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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
EARLY 18TH CENTURY OVAL PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN - CIRCLE OF JONATHAN RICHARDSON (1667-1745) ...
Oil
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H 14.57 in W 13 in
18th century pastel portrait of a young boy in a wooded landscape
By Arthur Pond
Located in Bath, Somerset
There Pond must have met William Hogarth and the painter George Knapton, probable source of a crucial introduction to Jonathan Richardson senior, portrait painter, author, and art th...
Pastel
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H 39 in W 34 in D 4 in
18TH CENTURY ENGLISH PORTRAIT OF A LADY IN WHITE DRESS AND BLUE CLOAK
By Thomas Hudson
Located in London/Yorkshire, GB
He had trained as a youth with his father-in-law the theorist and painter Jonathan Richardson, whose bold Baroque portraiture he absorbed and built upon.
Oil
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H 39 in W 34 in D 4 in
18TH CENTURY ENGLISH PORTRAIT OF A LADY IN WHITE DRESS AND BLUE CLOAK
By Thomas Hudson
Located in London/Yorkshire, GB
He had trained as a youth with his father-in-law the theorist and painter Jonathan Richardson, whose bold Baroque portraiture he absorbed and built upon.
Oil
Portrait of an English Lady, circa 1730
Located in Kent, Dover
A large oil on canvas portrait of an English Lady by a follower of Joseph Highmore, possibly Jonathan Richardson Junior. The portrait has been restored and relined and is in its orig...
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H 37.41 in W 28.94 in D 1.97 in
Portrait of an Elegant Lady in a Red Silk Dress, Beautiful Antique Frame c.1720
By Jonathan Richardson the Elder
Located in London, GB
Contained within a fine gilded antique frame. Jonathan Richardson the Elder (1667-1745) was one of the most influential figures in the visual arts of eighteenth century England and ...
Canvas, Oil
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H 37.41 in W 28.94 in D 2.37 in
Portrait of an Elegant Lady in a Blue Silk Dress, Beautiful Antique Frame c.1720
By Jonathan Richardson the Elder
Located in London, GB
Contained within a fine gilded antique frame. Jonathan Richardson the Elder (1667-1745) was one of the most influential figures in the visual arts of eighteenth century England and ...
Canvas, Oil
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H 35.83 in Dm 31.11 in
Portrait of Elizabeth Finch, later 1st Countess of Aylesford circa 1702
By Jonathan Richardson the Elder
Located in London, GB
Held in its original exquisite good quality and condition carved and gilded frame. Jonathan Richardson the Elder (1667-1745) was one of the most influential figures in the visual ar...
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
An eloquent example of British portraiture with very good provenance. Jonathan Richardson the Elder (1667-1745) was an English artist, collector of drawings and writer on art theory...
Canvas, Oil
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H 56.3 in W 47.25 in D 1.58 in
Portrait of a Lady in a Parkland Seated Beside a Fountain c.1705, Manor House
By Kneller Godfrey
Located in London, GB
This reputation was well-deserved, and although Kneller's age embraced many accomplished painters - John Closterman, for example, Jonathan Richardson the Elder, or Michael Dahl- none...
Canvas, Cotton 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
After his return and up until his death in 1711, Closterman maintained a successful portrait painting practice and employed at least one assistant, and although in competition with g...
Canvas, Oil
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H 37.41 in W 32.29 in D 2.76 in
Portrait Painting of Lady Mary Capel, Countess of Essex in a Yellow Dress c.1698
By Sir Godfrey Kneller
Located in London, GB
This reputation was well-deserved, and although Kneller's age embraced many accomplished painters - John Closterman, for example, Jonathan Richardson the Elder, or Michael Dahl- none...
Canvas, Oil
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H 80.5 in W 64 in
18th C. Portrait of the 4th Earl of Sandwich a View of Constantinople Beyond
Located in London, GB
He studied art under Jonathan Richardson, then at the St. Martin's Lane Academy.
Oil
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H 37.8 in W 32.68 in
Portrait of Christopher Musgrave (1664-1718) circa 1690
By John Riley
Located in London, GB
His recorded pupils were Anthony Russell, Thomas Murray, Edward Gouge, and Jonathan Richardson Senior (1667–1745), who was the leading native-born portrait painter of the first forty...
Canvas, Oil
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H 40.56 in W 32.29 in D 1.97 in
Portrait of King William III, King of Great Britain c.1691; Antique Painting
By John Riley
Located in London, GB
His recorded pupils were Anthony Russell, Thomas Murray, Edward Gouge, and Jonathan Richardson Senior (1667–1745), who was the leading native-born portrait painter of the first forty...
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
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H 57.88 in W 47.64 in D 2.76 in
Portrait of a Lady, Susannah Papillon c.1695, fine carved frame, oil on canvas
Located in London, GB
This reputation was well-deserved, and although Kneller's age embraced many accomplished painters - John Closterman, for example, Jonathan Richardson the Elder, or Michael Dahl- none...
Canvas, Oil
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H 55.91 in W 46.46 in D 2.37 in
Portrait of Cecilia Scott (1682-1764) c.1728, Manor House Provenance
By John Vanderbank
Located in London, GB
The son of John Vanderbank Senior, the well-known royal tapestry weaver, Vanderbank studied painting first with his father and with the portrait painter Jonathan Richardson. He was o...
Canvas, Oil
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H 56.7 in W 47.64 in D 3.15 in
Portrait of Mary Churchill, Mrs Joseph Damer in Yellow Dress & Blue Mantle, 1715
By Jonathan Richardson the Elder
Located in London, GB
It is highly likely that the portrait was commissioned in London, where Jonathan Richardson the Elder was at the height of his career, and where Joseph Damer’s political and social c...
Canvas, 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
This reputation was well-deserved, and although Kneller's age embraced many accomplished painters - John Closterman, for example, Jonathan Richardson the Elder, or Michael Dahl- none...
Canvas, Oil
Thomas Hudson - Pair of portraits - 4th Duke of Beauforts children
By Thomas Hudson
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
He was taught to paint portraits by the redoubtable Jonathan Richardson, the artist, connoisseur, collector and theoretician of the arts.
Oil
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H 29.53 in W 24.81 in D 1.97 in
Thomas Hudson Style 18th Century English Portrait
By Thomas Hudson
Located in Roma, IT
His exact birthplace is unknown. He studied under Jonathan Richardson in London and, against the latter's wishes, married Richardson's daughter at some point before 1725.
Canvas, Oil
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H 39 in W 34 in D 1 in
Portrait of a Lady, Fine Oval Oil on Canvas
By (Circle of) George Knapton
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
He studied art under Jonathan Richardson, then at the St. Martin's Lane Academy.
Canvas, Oil
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H 36.62 in W 31.5 in D 2.76 in
Portrait of a Lady in a Blue Gown Holding a Sheer Scarf Painting Godfrey Kneller
By Kneller Godfrey
Located in London, GB
This reputation was well-deserved, and although Kneller's age embraced many accomplished painters - John Closterman, for example, Jonathan Richardson the Elder, or Michael Dahl- none...
Canvas, Oil
Miss Emma Lane, Attributed to J. Reynolds
By Joshua Reynolds
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
A vocation for art was confirmed by reading as a boy Jonathan Richardson's Essay on the Theory of Painting (1715), with its program for restoring portraiture to the dignity of high a...
Canvas, Oil
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H 56.7 in W 46.86 in D 2.37 in
Portrait of a Gentleman, Townsend Andrews c.1725; Thomas Hudson, Oil on canvas
By Thomas Hudson
Located in London, GB
Thomas Hudson (1701-1779 was a very successful English portrait painter. He was a pupil of Jonathan Richardson, whose daughter he also married.
Canvas, Oil
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H 94.49 in W 62.6 in D 2.76 in
Portrait of Lady Anne Tipping née Cheke c.1705, English Aristocratic Collection
By Kneller Godfrey
Located in London, GB
This reputation was well-deserved, and although Kneller's age embraced many accomplished painters - John Closterman, for example, Jonathan Richardson the Elder, or Michael Dahl- none...
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of a senior naval officer, c. 1740s
By Thomas Hudson
Located in Henley-on-Thames, England
Born in Devon, Hudson studied alongside George Knapton under Jonathan Richardson the Elder (marrying his daughter in 1725, expressly against Richardson’s wishes), and inherited a dig...
Oil
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H 37 in W 32 in D 4 in
Portrait of Charles Hawtrey of Chequers Court.
By Jonathan Richardson the Elder
Located in London/Yorkshire, GB
Family legend has it that Charles very much liked the finer things in life, and his ebullient character is very much displayed here. Jonathan Richardson (London 12 January 1667 – 28...
Oil
Portrait of a Family
By Jonathan Richardson the Elder
Located in Bath, Somerset
Carol Gibson - Wood, 'Richardson, Jonathan (1667 - 1745). Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press 2004.
Portrait of a Man Wearing an Armour Breast Plate and Red Jacket
Located in London, GB
Portrait of a Man Wearing an Armour Breast Plate and Red Jacket Believed to be Daniel Parke (1669-1710) JONATHAN RICHARDSON SENIOR (1664-1745) Jonathan Richardson Senior was b...
The Poet Judith Madan (1702-1781)
By Jonathan Richardson the Elder
Located in Bath, Somerset
Her nephew was the poet William Cowper. Jonathan Richardson the Elder was born in London in 1665 and studied under John Riley from 1688 until Riley`s death in 1691.
Oil
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H 36.23 in W 28.15 in
English 18th century Portrait of Katherine Miller and her Spaniel
By (Circle of) George Knapton
Located in Bath, Somerset
He was born in London and was apprenticed to Jonathan Richardson from 1715-22. He was a foundation member and official painter to the Dilettanti Society and painted twenty-three port...
Canvas, Oil
18th century portrait of Miss Furneaux-Pelham
By Thomas Hudson
Located in Bath, Somerset
Hudson painted only portraits, working first under the influence of his teacher Jonathan Richardson, and then turning in the 1740's to the baroque portrait compositions of Sir Anthon...
Canvas, Oil
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H 41.54 in W 31.11 in
English 18th century Portrait of a Lady wearing blue silk
By Thomas Hudson
Located in Bath, Somerset
He was a pupil of the artist Jonathan Richardson and married Richardson's daughter Mary in the early 1720's.
Oil, Canvas
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H 27.56 in W 24.02 in
18th century portrait of a young lady in an ivory silk gown and blue silk cloak
By Thomas Hudson
Located in Bath, Somerset
He was a pupil of the artist Jonathan Richardson and married Richardson's daughter Mary in the early 1720's.
Canvas, Oil
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H 50 in W 40 in
English 18th century portrait of Walter Edwards Freeman (c.1725-1747)
By Thomas Hudson
Located in Bath, Somerset
Hudson painted only portraits, working first under the influence of his teacher Jonathan Richardson, and then turning in the 1740's to the baroque portrait compositions of Sir Anthon...
Canvas, Oil
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H 21.97 in W 16.03 in
PORTRAIT OF THE HON. WILLIAM NAPIER (1730-1775), THREE-QUARTER LENGTH
By George Knapton
Located in London, GB
George Knapton was born to a prosperous country family, and was apprenticed to the painter Jonathan Richardson Sr. in 1715, serving an apprenticeship of 5 years with his master.
Pastel
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H 56.7 in W 46.86 in
English 17th century portrait of a young girl in a landscape with a lamb
By John Closterman
Located in Bath, Somerset
Closterman also continued to have success as an artist, even winning a commission to paint Queen Anne against artists such as Jonathan Richardson and Godfrey Kneller, the principle p...
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of a Lady with Spaniel
By John Riley
Located in Bath, Somerset
This sobriety of manner was an aspect of his style which he passed on to his pupil Jonathan Richardson (1667 - 1745) which in turn went on to influence the painting of his pupil Josh...
Two Remarkable 18th Century Hand Colored Engravings
By George Vertue
Located in Gallatin, TN
A later painting, of the artist aged around 50, by Jonathan Richardson was acquired by the National Portrait Gallery, a plate of this by Thomas Chambers was engraved for Walpole’s An...
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H 33.47 in W 27.56 in
Portrait of Elizabeth Banks, 1st Countess Of Aylesford, circa 1720.
By Jonathan Richardson the Elder
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait of Elizabeth Banks, 1st Countess Of Aylesford, circa 1720. circle of Jonathan Richardson (1667-1745) Large circa 1720 English portrait identified as Elizabeth Banks, 1st ...
Canvas, Oil
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H 37 in W 34 in D 4 in
Portraits of John Wood of Hollin Hall, Yorkshire; and Francis Wood (pair)
Located in West Sussex, GB
She inherited 950 acres in County Durham, including coal mines) and property in Newcastle. Jonathan Richardson (12 January 1667 – 28 May 1745), sometimes called "the Elder" to disti...
Oil
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H 29.93 in W 25.2 in
George Knapton. 18th century Portrait of John Egerton, Viscount Brackley
Located in Bath, Somerset
This painting was executed during Knapton's apprenticeship with Jonathan Richardson and similarities with Richardson's drawing style can be seen, whilst his brushwork and colour pale...
Oil
On Hold|$445,000
H 52.88 in W 68.88 in
Still Life of Game with Spaniels and Falcons in a Landscape by Carstian Luyckx
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Still Life of Game with Spaniels and Falcons in Landscape Setting Carstian Luyckx (Flemish, 1623 – c.1675) Oil on canvas Circa 1670 Unsigned 43 ½ x 59 1/8 in.; Frame 52 7/8 x 68 7/...
Oil, Canvas
Navagero Murano Glass Mirror
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Milan, IT
Bold yet feminine, this exceptional mirror handcrafted by Venetian master glassmakers will be a splendid focal point in classic or eclectic decors. The indented frame in golden cryst...
Murano Glass
$15,819
H 33.47 in W 27.17 in D 2.37 in
Portrait of Lady, Mary Hammond, Oil on Panel c.1618-22, Manor House Provenance
By Cornelius Johnson
Located in London, GB
Portrait of Mary Hammond in Sumptuous Attire, Jewels and Lace c.1618-22 Circle of Cornelius Johnson (1593-1661) This portrait of a lady, presented by Titan Fine Art, is an exquisite...
Oil, Panel
Early 19th-Century Austrian School, Portrait Of A Gentleman
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This fine early 19th-century Austrian oil painting depicts a dapper gentleman in half-length format against a softly animated sky. Shown turned slightly toward the viewer, his postu...
Canvas, Oil
$14,472
H 35.83 in W 29.93 in D 3.15 in
Portrait Gentleman Armour, Blue Cloak, Diamond Brooch c.1700 French Carved Frame
By Joseph Vivien
Located in London, GB
Portrait of a Gentleman in Armour and Azure Cloak with Diamond Brooch c.1700 Attributed to Joseph Vivienne (1657-1735) The sitter in this superb portrait, offered by Titan Fine Art...
Oil, Cotton Canvas
$8,716
H 34.65 in W 31.11 in D 2.37 in
Portrait of Lady Diana Bruce in Blue Dress & Cut Sleeves c.1660-1670, Peter Lely
By Sir Peter Lely
Located in London, GB
Portrait of Lady Diana Bruce in a Blue Dress with Cut Sleeves c.1660-1670 Circle of Sir Peter Lely (1616-1680) Presented by Titan Fine Art is a captivating portrait of the noble Lad...
Oil, Canvas
$10,299
H 36.62 in W 31.5 in D 2.37 in
c.1700 Gentleman Portrait with Wig and Blue Cloak, Thomas Murray Oil Painting
Located in London, GB
Portrait of a Gentleman with Periwig and Blue Cloak c.1695-1710 Attributed to Thomas Murray (1663–1734) This accomplished oil-on-canvas portrait, presented by Titan Fine Art, was al...
Canvas, Oil
$16,216
H 40 in W 35 in D 2 in
Portrait of a Lady with Pink Bow - British c 1820 Old Master art oil painting
By Sir Thomas Lawrence
Located in Hagley, England
This lovely British Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to circle of Sir Thomas Lawrence. Painted circa 1820 it is a seated half length portrait of a beautiful lady in a b...
Oil
$16,761
H 55.91 in W 47.25 in D 3.15 in
Portrait Prince George of Denmark, Duke of Cumberland c.1690–1695 Oil painting
By Sir Godfrey Kneller
Located in London, GB
Portrait of Prince George of Denmark, Duke of Cumberland (1653–1708) c.1690–1695 Studio of Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646–1723) Few portraits embody the visual authority and dynastic sy...
Canvas, Oil
$5,829Sale Price|37% Off
H 39.57 in W 32.88 in
Dutch-Flemish Baroque old master - Late 17th century nobleman portrait oil
Located in Varmo, IT
European master (17th–18th century) - Portrait of a Nobleman. 81 x 65 cm (without frame) - 100.5 x 83.5 cm (with frame). Oil on canvas, in a carved and gilded wooden frame (not sig...
Canvas, Oil
$17,475 / set
H 87.01 in W 41.34 in D 88.59 in
Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style bunk beds, exclusive to La Maison London: Hand carved featuring a band of intricate laurel leaves along the side bars and hand finished to order (picture shows a pale...
Wood
$9,424
H 39 in W 32.5 in D 3 in
Portrait of Frédéric III De Saxe-Gotha-Altenbour, 18th-century Oil Painting
By Nicolas de Largillière
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This early 18th-century oil painting by an artist working in the circle of Nicolas De Largillière (1656-1746) depicts Frédéric III, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenbourg (1699-1772), shown h...
Canvas, Oil
$20,127
H 36.82 in W 31.11 in D 2.96 in
Portrait of Sir John Wentworth and Mary, Lady Wentworth Gentleman Lady Dahl
By Michael Dahl
Located in London, GB
Portrait of Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet, and Mary, Lady Wentworth née Lowther c.1695–1705 Attributed to Michael Dahl (c.1659–1743) and Attributed to Thomas Murray (1663–1735) T...
Canvas, Oil
$92,758Sale Price|20% Off
H 45.28 in W 67.72 in
17th Century Maestro della Flagellazione di Cesena Morra players Oil on canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Maestro della Flagellazione di Cesena, active in the second decade of the 17th century Title: The morra players Year: 1620 ca. Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: without frame 115 x ...
Canvas, Oil
$24,906
H 20 in W 15 in D 2 in
Portrait of Prince Charles Edward Stuart, ‘Bonnie Prince Charlie’
Located in Oxford, GB
After Maurice-Quentin de la Tour (1704-1788), Portrait of Prince Charles Edward Stuart (1720-1788), Bonnie Prince Charlie (later Jacobite 'King Charles III') Pastel on paper laid on...
Pastel
$114,437
H 60 in W 45.5 in
17th Century Turquerie portrait of a Lady Oriental in Silk Brocade and Turban
Located in London, GB
French School, 17th Century, Circle of Philippe de Champaigne (1602 - 1674) A Turquerie portrait of a Lady dressed in the Oriental Style of Sumptuous Silk Brocade and a Turban, a ten...
Canvas, Oil
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