19th Century genre landscape oil painting of two Italian women near a vineyard
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Karel Frans Philippeau Dutch, (1825-1897) Home from the Vineyard Oil on panel, signed & dated 1867 with old label verso Image size: 11.25 inches x 15.25 inches Size including frame...
Oil, Panel
$6,275
H 27 in W 36.5 in D 3 in
19th Century genre oil painting of a woman & girl with a dog next to a pond
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Edward Holmes RBA British, (1823-1893) Resting by the Pond Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 19.25 inches x 28.5 inches Size including frame: 27 inches x 36.25 inches A charming la...
Canvas, Oil
$5,725
H 17.72 in W 21.66 in D 2.96 in
Pair of 19th-Century Italian Alpine Oil Paintings Attributed to Giovan Battista
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of Northern Italian landscape paintings from the second half of the 19th century, attributed to the Milanese painter Giovan Battista Lelli (1827–1887). The two compositions depi...
Canvas, Oil
$5,183
H 23.75 in W 31.75 in D 3 in
19th Century landscape oil painting of figures near a harvest field
By Walter Heath Williams
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Walter Heath Williams British, (Act. 1841-1876) Figures near a Harvest Field Oil on canvas, unsigned Image size: 17.5 inches x 25.5 inches Size including frame: 23.75 inches x 31.75 ...
Canvas, Oil
$6,870
H 66.15 in W 50.01 in D 3.15 in
19th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Signed and Dated Landscape Painting, 1881
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Italian painting dated 1881. Oil on canvas, first canvas, painting depicting a countryside landscape with a shepherd and cows, beautifully painted. Spectacular carved and gil...
Canvas
19th Century Romantic Oil Painting of Ladies by the Riverside
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This delightful 19th century oil on panel presents an intimate and romantic outdoor scene, capturing two refined ladies dressed in voluminous gowns seated in the countryside, near th...
Giltwood, Paint
Pair of 19 century Italian school paintings
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of 19 century oil on board paintings. Most likely Italian school or possibly Spanish. These charming paintings measure 7 inches wide by 5 1/2 inches high each one. What looks li...
Oil
$2,175
H 15.75 in W 19.1 in D 1.66 in
H. Stannava 19th Century Oil Painting of canvas with rural scene
Located in Braintree, GB
This 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicts the idyllic rural life of villagers. The scene captures a man and a woman seated in a carriage drawn by two horses. One horse appears...
Canvas
Mid 19th Century Oil - Mother And Baby Resting
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming Victorian oil, showing a woman in a red travelling cloak, holding a baby in her arms as the child reaches up to her face. The pair are sat at the side of a dusty path on a...
Oil
$6,200
H 41 in W 32.5 in D 4 in
Antique 19th Century Belgian Oil on Canvas Painting by Joseph Stallaert.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th Century Belgian Oil on Canvas Painting by Joseph Stallaert (1825-1903). Girl with Basket of Flowers.
Canvas, Wood, Paint
$15,824
H 28 in W 33.25 in D 3 in
19th Century historical Italian genre scene of a woman & baby sat next to a man
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Willem Johannes Martens Dutch, (1838-1895) The Admirer Oil on canvas, signed & transcribed with title to stretcher Image size: 19.25 inches x 24.5 inches Size including frame: 28 in...
Canvas, Oil
$975
H 27.5 in W 39.25 in D 1 in
Austrian Oil Painting by Anton Brioschi Depicting a Farm Scene with Two Maidens
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian unframed oil on canvas painting by Anton Brioschi (30 November 1855, Vienna - 31 August 1920, Vienna) depicting a farm scene with two young maidens. Created in Austria du...
Canvas, Paint
$2,462
H 12.6 in W 9.06 in D 3.35 in
Landscape Painting with Woman, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Conditions : Very good overall conditions, original canvas with no minor retouching, except on the dress 12mm ( as seen on picture under UV light). The signature is dated 1852 or 53....
Oil
$4,008
H 37.41 in W 53.15 in
COUNTRY LANDSCAPE - Italian School - Italian Oil on Canvas Painting
By Emilio Pergola
Located in Napoli, IT
Country Landscape - Emilio Pergola Italia 2005 - Oil on canvas cm.80x120. This oil on canvas painting depicts a pastoral scene. The painting assumes as its subject a form of landsca...
Canvas, Oil
$1,362
H 9.45 in W 11.82 in
COUNTRY SCENE - In the Manner of Julien Dupre' -Italian Oil on Canvas Painting
By Ciro De Rosa
Located in Napoli, IT
COUNTRY SCENE - Oil on canvas cm.24x30 by Ciro De Rosa Italy 2008. The painter Ciro De Rosa reinterpreted the work "Peasant with sheep, cow and goat" by Julien Dupre 'French painter...
Canvas, Oil
$4,351
H 22.05 in W 31.89 in D 1.97 in
19th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Signed Bucolic Landscape Painting, 1875
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian painting dated 1875. Oil on canvas, first canvas, artwork depicting a bucolic landscape, a young shepherd with sheep and donkeys, of excellent pictorial quality. The painting...
Canvas
$1,840Sale Price|20% Off
H 24.5 in W 21.5 in D 2 in
Antique 19 century Pastoral Genre Original Oil Canvas Painting European School
Located in Palm Coast, FL
An atmospheric 19th-century European School oil on canvas, depicting a serene pastoral scene with a young woman and child beside a tethered animal near a rustic dwelling, set within ...
Oil
$6,343
H 21.5 in W 31.25 in D 2.25 in
19th Century landscape oil painting of figures in a horse & cart crossing a ford
By George Turner
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
George Turner British, (1843-1910) Crossing the Ford Oil on canvas, signed, further signed & inscribed verso Image size: 15.5 inches x 25.5 inches Size including frame: 21.5 inches...
Canvas, Oil
$4,638
H 20.5 in W 17.5 in D 2.25 in
19th Century townscape oil painting of figures in a Dutch street
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Cornelis Christian Dommersen Dutch, (1842-1928) Bustling Street Scene, Holland Oil on canvas, signed & dated 1873 Image size: 14.5 inches x 11.5 inches Size including frame: 20.5 in...
Canvas, Oil
$2,619Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 42 in
Large Traditional Dutch River Landscape with Old Town & Houses Signed Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape in Holland (titled verso) Dutch School, 20th century signed oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 30 x 42 inches canvas: 24 x 36 inches provenance: private collection, Eng...
Oil, Canvas
$19,780
H 32.25 in W 42.25 in D 2.5 in
19th Century genre oil painting of figures in a cottage with animals
By Charles Hunt Jr.
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Charles Hunt Jnr British, (1829-1900) A Visitor Calls Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 24.75 inches x 34.75 inches Size including frame: 32.25 inches x 42.25 inches A wonderful ge...
Canvas, Oil
$19,850Sale Price|39% Off
H 44.25 in W 51.38 in D 3 in
An Italian 18th Century Oil on Canvas "Madonna & Child" after Giovanni Lanfranco
By Giovanni Lanfranco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and large Italian 18th century oil on canvas "Madonna and Child" after Giovanni Lanfranco (Italian, 1582-1647). The young Virgin Mary attending to a joyful baby Jesus lay...
Canvas, Giltwood
$7,775
H 22.5 in W 30.5 in D 2.75 in
19th Century oil painting of The Dogana, Venice
By Alfred Pollentine
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Alfred Pollentine British, (1844-1910) The Dogana, Venice Oil on canvas, signed & further inscribed verso Image size: 15.5 inches x 23.5 inches Size including frame: 22.5 inches x ...
Canvas, Oil
$4,706
H 14.25 in W 20.25 in D 2 in
19th Century seascape oil painting of shipping by moonlight on the Medway
By Hubert Thornley
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Hubert Thornley British, (exh. 1858 -1898) Moonlight on The Medway Oil on canvas, signed, further inscribed in pencil to the stretcher verso Image size: 9.5 inches x 15.5 inches Size...
Canvas, Oil
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 24.61 in W 18.71 in
18th Century Italian Genovese Madonna Painting in Baroque Style
Located in New York, NY
Italian Madonna, early 18th Century, probably Genovese. Beautiful color palette. Not signed.
Canvas, Oil
$207,358Sale Price|24% Off
H 53.125 in W 43.25 in
Portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford
By Anthony van Dyck
Located in London, GB
A three-quarter length portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford (1615-1684), in a blue dress. Attributed to Sir Anthony Van Dyck. Anne Carr, Lady Russell, an estee...
Oil
$5,934
H 21 in W 33 in D 2.5 in
19th Century coaching scene oil painting outside a Bath inn
By John Charles Maggs
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
John Charles Maggs British, (1819-1896) Saracens Head Oil on canvas, signed & labelled ‘Bath’ Image size: 13.5 inches x 25.5 inches Size including frame: 21 inches x 33 inches A wo...
Canvas, Oil
$13,641
H 50.25 in W 42.25 in D 3 in
Historical genre oil painting of a couple eloping
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Jules Girardet French, (1856-1938) Le Coeur a des Raisons Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 41 inches x 33 inches Size including frame: 50.25 inches x 42.25 inches Provenance: Exhib...
Canvas, Oil
$6,207
H 20.75 in W 27.75 in D 2.5 in
19th century sporting oil painting of hunting dogs going over a hedge
By Alfred Duke
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Alfred Duke British, (c1860-1905) Over the Hedge Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 13.5 inches x 20.5 inches Size including frame: 20.75 inches x 27.75 inches An animated sporting...
Canvas, Oil
$6,343
H 27.25 in W 37.25 in D 3 in
19th Century landscape oil painting of ducks in a harvest field
By Arthur Walker Redgate
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Arthur Walker Redgate British, (1860-1906) Lunchtime Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 19.5 inches x 29.5 inches Size including frame: 27.25 inches x 37.25 inches A charming harves...
Canvas, Oil
$6,275
H 32.75 in W 26.5 in D 2.75 in
Genre oil painting of women & dog outside a country house in winter
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Sydney Kendrick British, (1874-1955) Going for a Walk Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 25.75 inches x 19.5 inches Size including frame: 32.75 inches x 26.5 inches Provenance: Jack...
Canvas, Oil
$25,237
H 34.5 in W 29.75 in D 3.25 in
19th Century genre oil painting of a lady & gentleman at a blacksmith's
By Heywood Hardy
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Heywood Hardy British, (1842-1933) A Visit to the Blacksmith’s Oil on canvas, signed & dated 1902 Image size: 26.75 inches x 22 inches Size including frame: 34.5 inches x 29.75 inch...
Canvas, Oil
$15,688
H 22.75 in W 36.75 in D 2.75 in
19th century oil painting of the Doge’s Palace from the Dogana, Venice
By Jane Vivian
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Jane Vivian British, (fl. 1869-1890) Looking towards the Doge’s palace from the Dogana Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 17.25 inches x 31.25 inches Size including frame: 22.75 inch...
Canvas, Oil
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