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Old Man Oil Painting

Old man with goat., Painting, Oil on Canvas
Old man with goat., Painting, Oil on Canvas

Old man with goat., Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Igor Shulman

Located in Yardley, PA

paintings will receive a third from me as a gift. All previously announced discounts on individual

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Old Man: Contemporary Figurative Painting

Old Man: Contemporary Figurative Painting

By Martine Barnard

Located in Brecon, Powys

Sympathetic portrayal of old age, really very pretty work by this British artist. oil and gold

Category

1990s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Old Man XIX  Oil on canvas
Portrait of a Old Man XIX  Oil on canvas

Portrait of a Old Man XIX Oil on canvas

$3,000

H 18 in W 15 in D 2 in

Portrait of a Old Man XIX Oil on canvas

Located in Pasadena, CA

Oil painting on panel probably depicting an Orthodox priest of Russian origin. Dated 1872. Signed

Category

19th Century Romantic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century European Oil Painting of an Old Man and His Dog
19th Century European Oil Painting of an Old Man and His Dog

19th Century European Oil Painting of an Old Man and His Dog

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century european painting of a man and his dog in a field. Signed with Crowned monogram MC or

Category

19th Century Barbizon School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Antique Signed Dutch Oil on Canvas Painting of Old Man Man with Grey Hair & CAP
Antique Signed Dutch Oil on Canvas Painting of Old Man Man with Grey Hair & CAP

Antique Signed Dutch Oil on Canvas Painting of Old Man Man with Grey Hair & CAP

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original 19th century Dutch oil on canvas of an old

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Antique 19th Century Belgian Victorian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Bearded Man Oil Painting on Canvas, Signed, 21st Century, Figurative
Bearded Man Oil Painting on Canvas, Signed, 21st Century, Figurative

Bearded Man Oil Painting on Canvas, Signed, 21st Century, Figurative

Located in GB

specializes in creating compelling oil portraits, often drawing inspiration from the style of the Old Masters

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of an Old Man

George LuksPortrait of an Old Man, 1905

$38,400Sale Price|20% Off

H 29 in W 25.25 in

Portrait of an Old Man

By George Luks

Located in Miami, FL

Painted from life with bravura brush strokes, Luks captures the essence of the sitter. Work is unframed.

Category

Early 1900s Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Old Man Shoveling Snow and Smoking Pipe
Old Man Shoveling Snow and Smoking Pipe

Old Man Shoveling Snow and Smoking Pipe

By Robert Robinson

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Original illustration of an old man shoveling snow while smoking a pipe. A charming winter scene

Category

1910s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sinbad with the Old Man of the Sea on His Back Original Oil Painting
Sinbad with the Old Man of the Sea on His Back Original Oil Painting

Sinbad with the Old Man of the Sea on His Back Original Oil Painting

Located in San Francisco, CA

Sinbad with the old man of the sea on his back original illustration oil painting, 19th century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Self Portrait as an Old Man

Self Portrait as an Old Man

By Akihiko Sugiura

Located in New Orleans, LA

, reconsidering the very act of viewing, and reassessing traditional oil painting. I want to draw viewers into

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Jma Kensinck Signed Dutch Oil on Canvas Painting of Old Man Smoking a Pipe
Jma Kensinck Signed Dutch Oil on Canvas Painting of Old Man Smoking a Pipe

Jma Kensinck Signed Dutch Oil on Canvas Painting of Old Man Smoking a Pipe

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

19th century Dutch oil on canvas of an old man smoking a pipe which is part of a suite Please note

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Antique 19th Century Belgian Victorian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Antique Signed Dutch Oil on Canvas Painting of Old Man Fisherman Smoking a Pipe
Antique Signed Dutch Oil on Canvas Painting of Old Man Fisherman Smoking a Pipe

Antique Signed Dutch Oil on Canvas Painting of Old Man Fisherman Smoking a Pipe

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original 19th century Dutch oil on canvas of an old

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Victorian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

2 Danish Oil Palette Paintings: Old Man Portrait & Fruit Bowl by J. P. Nielsen
2 Danish Oil Palette Paintings: Old Man Portrait & Fruit Bowl by J. P. Nielsen

2 Danish Oil Palette Paintings: Old Man Portrait & Fruit Bowl by J. P. Nielsen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Matching set of 2 oil paintings by the Danish artist J. P. Nielsen. JPN worked out of his studio in

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

"Portrait of Old Man and Cat" Oil on Canvas by Paillet
"Portrait of Old Man and Cat" Oil on Canvas by Paillet

"Portrait of Old Man and Cat" Oil on Canvas by Paillet

$2,168

H 35.04 in W 32.68 in D 9.85 in

"Portrait of Old Man and Cat" Oil on Canvas by Paillet

Located in Marseille, FR

Portrait of old man with cat. Oil on canvas by Fernand Paillet (1850-1918). Giltwood framed.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Paintings

Materials

Canvas

The Old Man with the Little Hat, Xinjing
The Old Man with the Little Hat, Xinjing

Jove WangThe Old Man with the Little Hat, Xinjing, 2023

$4,600

H 19.85 in W 16.875 in D 1.75 in

The Old Man with the Little Hat, Xinjing

By Jove Wang

Located in Pasadena, CA

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "Jove W 23" on the lower right UNRAMED: 11" x 14" FRAMED: 19.85" x 16.875" x 1.75"

Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Portrait of a Man, 17th Century Dutch Oil on Panel Portrait
Portrait of a Man, 17th Century Dutch Oil on Panel Portrait

Portrait of a Man, 17th Century Dutch Oil on Panel Portrait

By Cornelis Dusart

Located in London, GB

Circle of Cornelis Dusart Dutch 1660 - 1704 Portrait of a Man Oil on panel Image size: 7¾ x 5

Category

17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

1978 Modern Fauvist Portrait Old Man Artist Hovland
1978 Modern Fauvist Portrait Old Man Artist Hovland

1978 Modern Fauvist Portrait Old Man Artist Hovland

By (after) Pablo Picasso

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents 1978 Fauvist Artwork Old Man Painting by Hovland Oil on wood Style of Picasso 22

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Plywood, Paint

French school late 18th Century, Portrait of a young man, oil on metal
French school late 18th Century, Portrait of a young man, oil on metal

French school late 18th Century, Portrait of a young man, oil on metal

Located in Paris, FR

French school late 18th Century Portrait of a young man oil on metal 10.2 x 7.7 cm Framed under

Category

Late 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

A Calm with a Man of War firing a Saluteo
A Calm with a Man of War firing a Saluteo

Peter MonamyA Calm with a Man of War firing a Saluteo

$35,240Sale Price|20% Off

H 20 in W 24 in

A Calm with a Man of War firing a Saluteo

By Peter Monamy

Located in Stoke, Hampshire

Peter Monamy (London 1681-1749) A Calm with a Man of War firing a Salute Oil on canvas Canvas Size

Category

18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Portrait of an Old Man - 21st Century Contemporary Academic Oil Painting

Portrait of an Old Man - 21st Century Contemporary Academic Oil Painting

Located in Singapore, SG

This unique original artwork comes unframed and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist. Shipping safely to your door with DHL Express.

Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

The Old Man
The Old Man

The Old Man, Circa 1900

Unavailable

H 21.66 in W 18.12 in D 1.58 in

The Old Man

Located in La Ferrière sur Risle, FR

The Old Man is a beautiful portrait of a French notable at the end of the nineteen century. What

Category

1890s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Old Man Smiles

Tanner GoldbeckOld Man Smiles, 2018

Unavailable

H 29 in W 29 in D 3.5 in

Old Man Smiles

By Tanner Goldbeck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

"Old Man Smiles" is an example of Tanner Goldbeck's line art. The multiple layers behind the

Category

2010s Street Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Wood Panel

The Old Man's Yard

Robert ReddingThe Old Man's Yard

Unavailable

H 30 in W 40 in

The Old Man's Yard

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Robert Redding THE OLD MAN'S YARD 30 x 40 inches oil on canvas ABOUT ROBERT REDDING Robert

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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Old Black Man
The Old Black Man

Ralph ChesséThe Old Black Man, 1941

Unavailable

H 29 in W 26 in

The Old Black Man

By Ralph Chessé

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Oil on canvas by African American artist Ralph Chessé. The painting is unsigned, measures 21 x 18

Category

20th Century American Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Young Boy with Old Man
Young Boy with Old Man

Mark HorstYoung Boy with Old Man, 2016

Unavailable

H 24 in W 24 in D 2 in

Young Boy with Old Man

By Mark Horst

Located in Park City, UT

young boy and a older man combines refined, traditional craft in shades of nude, green, and orange color.

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Head of an Old Black Man
Head of an Old Black Man

James HavardHead of an Old Black Man, 1990s

Unavailable

H 16 in W 12 in D 1.5 in

Head of an Old Black Man

By James Havard

Located in New York, NY

Hand-signed in gold pen front and back Source material: Hale Woodruff, shown in third photo

Category

1990s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Dutch Old Master Portrait of a young Man - 17th Century
Dutch Old Master Portrait of a young Man - 17th Century

Dutch Old Master Portrait of a young Man - 17th Century

Located in Dommelen, NL

, Europe NOTE This charming portrait painting depicts a young man wearing a black costume and a white

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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oak, Oil, Panel

" Portrait Noble Man "
" Portrait Noble Man "

" Portrait Noble Man "

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H 18.9 in W 23.63 in

" Portrait Noble Man "

Located in Madrid, ES

"Portrait Noble Man" oil on canvas "Noble Man" 17th Century Dutch School 60cm x 48cm plus 20cm of

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Jakob Smits and Studio Job No. 70 "Head of an Old Man" Oil on Panel, circa 1910
Jakob Smits and Studio Job No. 70 "Head of an Old Man" Oil on Panel, circa 1910

Jakob Smits and Studio Job No. 70 "Head of an Old Man" Oil on Panel, circa 1910

By Jakob Smits, Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel)

Located in Blauvelt, NY

Jakob Smits and Studio Job No. 70 "Head of an Old Man" in oil on panel, rosewood, smurray, circa

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Vintage 1910s Belgian Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood

Old Man

Raymond JacksonOld Man

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H 10 in W 8 in

Old Man

Located in Napa, CA

Oil on Canvas

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21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage Boho Original Oil Portrait Painting of Older Man
Vintage Boho Original Oil Portrait Painting of Older Man

Vintage Boho Original Oil Portrait Painting of Older Man

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Boho Original Oil Portrait of Man" is a compelling artwork that blends the laid-back

Category

Mid-20th Century North American American Classical Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Oil Painting Of A 1600s Dutch Older Man On Board
Oil Painting Of A 1600s Dutch Older Man On Board

Oil Painting Of A 1600s Dutch Older Man On Board

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1950s painting on masonite board of a Dutch older man from the 1600’s. In a washed gilt wood frame.

Category

Vintage 1950s Paintings

Materials

Paint

Irene Butler - 1910 Oil, Old Man With A Cane
Irene Butler - 1910 Oil, Old Man With A Cane

Irene Butler - 1910 Oil, Old Man With A Cane

Located in Corsham, GB

A somber and moody oil portrait from the start of the Edwardian period, showing a bearded man

Category

Early 20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

“Old Man in the Subway”
“Old Man in the Subway”

“Old Man in the Subway”

Located in Southampton, NY

Original oil painting on wooden panel by the American artist, Norman Gorbaty. Condition is very

Category

1950s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Milton D Birch 20th Century Canvas Oil Painting Portrait of Old Man Smoking Pipe
Milton D Birch 20th Century Canvas Oil Painting Portrait of Old Man Smoking Pipe

Milton D Birch 20th Century Canvas Oil Painting Portrait of Old Man Smoking Pipe

Located in Dayton, OH

20th century signed oil on canvas painting by Milton D. Birch featuring a seated man with a large

Category

20th Century American Classical Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Portrait de vieil homme - Old man portrait
Portrait de vieil homme - Old man portrait

Portrait de vieil homme - Old man portrait

Located in Geneva, CH

Work on canvas Work signed and dated Gilded wood frame 101,5 x 81 x 4 cm

Category

1920s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Dutch Man of War, Battleship at Sea, Signed Oil
Dutch Man of War, Battleship at Sea, Signed Oil

Dutch Man of War, Battleship at Sea, Signed Oil

By Jean Laurent

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Dutch Man of War, Battleship at Sea By French artist, Jean Laurent (French 1898-1988) Oil painting

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20th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Christian Dietrich, Germany, Oil on Canvas, Portait of an Old Man
Christian Dietrich, Germany, Oil on Canvas, Portait of an Old Man

Christian Dietrich, Germany, Oil on Canvas, Portait of an Old Man

Located in København, Copenhagen

Christian Dietrich (1712-1774), Germany. Oil on canvas. Portrait of an old man in the style of

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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Paintings

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Bearded man
Bearded man

Antonio ZonaBearded man

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H 16.54 in W 13.39 in D 0.79 in

Bearded man

Located in Genève, GE

Work on canvas Plaster and gilded wood frame 66 x 59 x 9 cm Fragile frame for transport. It is possible that it is damaged during the journey.

Category

Early 19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Paolo Vallorz Portrait of an Old Man of Mignardot, Oil on Canvas Dated 1964
Paolo Vallorz Portrait of an Old Man of Mignardot, Oil on Canvas Dated 1964

Paolo Vallorz Portrait of an Old Man of Mignardot, Oil on Canvas Dated 1964

By Paolo Vallorz

Located in New York, NY

Italian Paolo Vallorz, 1931. Portrait of an old man of Mignardot, oil on canvas. Portrait de vieil

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Mid-20th Century Italian Expressionist Paintings

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Golf Painting of Old Tom Morris
Golf Painting of Old Tom Morris

Golf Painting of Old Tom Morris

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H 24.02 in W 20.08 in D 0.04 in

Golf Painting of Old Tom Morris

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Tom Morris, The Grand old Man of Golf. Golf painting, Oil on canvas of Tom Morris, the grand old

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Late 20th Century British Paintings

Ceruti Portrait Old Man Paint Oil on canvas Old master 18th Century Italian Art
Ceruti Portrait Old Man Paint Oil on canvas Old master 18th Century Italian Art

Ceruti Portrait Old Man Paint Oil on canvas Old master 18th Century Italian Art

By Giacomo Ceruti known as Pitocchetto (Milan 1698 - 1767), attributable

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

- 1767), attributable Portrait of old man smiling mockingly oil on canvas, cm. 47 x 38, framed cm. 57 x

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18th Century Old Masters Paintings

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Oil

Portrait Old master Italy paint Oil on canvas 17th Century Baroque Florence Man
Portrait Old master Italy paint Oil on canvas 17th Century Baroque Florence Man

Portrait Old master Italy paint Oil on canvas 17th Century Baroque Florence Man

By Anton Domenico Gabbiani (Firenze, 13 febbraio 1652 – 22 novembre 1726)

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

) attributable to Portrait of a nobleman with heraldic coat of arms (I / II) Oil on canvas, 90 x 74 cm. Framed

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Oil

Late 19th Century Oil - Portrait of an Old Man
Late 19th Century Oil - Portrait of an Old Man

Late 19th Century Oil - Portrait of an Old Man

Located in Corsham, GB

This atmospheric portrait captures an elderly man with a long beard, his weathered face illuminated

Category

Late 19th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil

"Old Man of Iceland"

"Old Man of Iceland"

By Emile Walters

Located in Southampton, NY

Oil on cardboard study for "Old Man of Iceland" which is in the collection of the

Category

1950s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique California Portrait Oil Painting of Old Man by Wanda Neumann
Antique California Portrait Oil Painting of Old Man by Wanda Neumann

Antique California Portrait Oil Painting of Old Man by Wanda Neumann

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer: Wanda S. Neumann Manufacturer: Wanda S. Neumann Materials: Oil On Canvas, Wood Frame

Category

Vintage 1920s American Other Paintings

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Canvas, Wood

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