$72,404
H 27 in W 33 in D 2 in
Italian Greyhound and Friends - Italian 17thC Old Master dog art oil painting
By Francesco Fieravino
Located in Hagley, England
This stunning Old Master 17th century oil portrait painting is attributed to Francesco Fieravino
Canvas, Oil
$2,500
H 20.57 in W 17.07 in
Het leeuwendeel (The Lion's Share) /// Old Masters Animals Landscape Dog Leopard
By Dirk Stoop
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
" portfolio of 24 etchings. Our particular state here lacks a bear in center and dog lower right. There is an
Gesso, Laid Paper, Etching, Intaglio
$15,427Sale Price|20% Off
H 40 in W 33.5 in
Huge 17th Century Dutch Old Master Oil Painting Portrait of Noble Lady & Dog
By Abraham van den Tempel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Noble Lady with her dog attributed to Abraham Lambertsz. van den Tempel, Dutch 1622
Oil, Canvas
$2,795
H 34.5 in W 16 in D 39 in
His Masters Voice Large Advertising Paper Mache RCA Store Display 'Nipper' Dog
By Old King Cole
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large advertising store display 'Nipper' dog was made by the Old King Cole Company of Ohio
Paper
Study of a dog
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Study of a dog Oil on paper laid down on panel, 17.5 x 25.5 cm Provenance Private collection, the
Paper, Oil, Wood Panel
A Boy and His Pug Dog
Located in Wiscasett, ME
Fantastic early portrait of a young man and his pug dog. This painting is most likely British, but
Oil, Canvas
Female figure with Child and Dog - Charcoal Drawing
Located in Roma, IT
Female figure with child and dog is a sublime original drawing (red chalk drawing on laid paper) by
Charcoal
$4,485Sale Price|25% Off
H 25.99 in W 22.05 in D 1.97 in
William Albert Clark, clumber spaniel, dog, oil painting.
By William Albert Clark
Located in York, GB
and the occasional dog portrait. You can find his work in national trus houses and galleries
Oil
$363
H 17.33 in W 12.21 in D 0.04 in
Seated Beggar and His Dog - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
impression of virtuous old master's touch. Rembrandt known simply as Rembrandt (Leiden, 15 July 1606
Engraving
$6,955
H 27.56 in W 39.77 in D 1.19 in
19th century Landscape, country horses, dog ploughing George Wright
By George Wright
Located in York, GB
GEORGE WRIGHT Plough Team horses and a Dog in a Landscape, oil on canvas A fine painting from the
Oil
$600
H 10.63 in W 13.07 in
The Manager and his Dog /// Caricature Cartoonist British Humor Satire Etching
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: James Sayers (English, 1748-1823) Title: "The Manager and his Dog - or - A New Way to Keep
Etching, Aquatint
$55,000
H 57 in W 35 in D 4 in
British Portrait of Two English Children Dog - Circle Sir William Beechey
Located in Miami, FL
brother and sister and are accompanied by their loyal dog. With 18th and 19th century British portraiture
Canvas, Oil
$15,000
H 30.5 in W 24.5 in D 2.5 in
“Hon. George King, 1788” Pastel Portrait, Young Boy with Cricket Ball and Dog
By John Russell
Located in Yardley, PA
-year-old George King wearing his Eton dress while holding a cricket ball out of reach of his dog. It
Canvas, Paper, Pastel
$19,500
H 24.5 in W 34.5 in
18th century portrait of a Spaniel dog with fruit in a wooded landscape.
By Tobias Stranover
Located in Woodbury, CT
Outstanding early 18th-century portrait of a seated Spaniel dog in a landscape with an array of
Oil
$20,218
H 36.62 in W 45.28 in
18th Century by Giovanni Crivelli Still life with dog and game Oil on canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
life with dog and game in a rural landscape Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: without frame 93 × 115 cm
Canvas, Oil
$3,898Sale Price|20% Off
H 40.95 in W 33.08 in D 1.97 in
19th century English School Portrait of a Gentleman, with Riding Crop & Dog
Located in York, GB
Dog The reverse stamped T Brown, High Holborn, Linen, oil on canvas, The size overall being 104 cm x
Oil
$1,392Sale Price|20% Off
H 35 in Dm 27 in
Fine Antique Classical Nude Draped in Robes Dancing with Dog Gold Background
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
dog. The work looks as though it might have been a ceiling piece study or for a fresco. Medium: oil
Oil, Canvas
$12,775Sale Price|30% Off
H 33 in W 38 in
18th century English portrait of a Hound or Gun Dog in a landscape
Located in Woodbury, CT
This exquisite early 19th-century English portrait of a gun dog or foxhound by Thomas Weaver is a
Canvas, Oil
$1,150
H 6.7 in W 9.06 in D 0.04 in
Dog with Plants - Original China Ink Drawing by Jan Pieter Verdussen - 1751
By Jan Pieter Verdussen
Located in Roma, IT
Dog with plants in the garden is a beautiful artwork realized by Jan Peter Verdussen in 1751. pen
Paper, Ink
$13,645
H 58 in W 48 in D 3 in
Portrait of a Gentleman with his Dog - Possibly Abraham Tucker. Oil on Canvas
By Enoch Seeman
Located in St. Albans, GB
looking up at his master. Provenance: Christies King Street Canvas Size: 50 x 40" (127 x 102cm) Outside
Oil
$3,632Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 17.92 in
Antique oil painting, Boy Fleaing a Dog, Gerard ter Borch, Dutch golden age
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Gerard ter Borch (II) (1617-1681), copy after, around 1700 'Boy Fleas a Dog' Oil on canvas
Canvas, Oil
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 39.77 in D 0.79 in
Plough Team Horses And A Dog In A Landscape- Oil, landscape painting, old master
By George Wright
Located in York, North Yorkshire
GEORGE WRIGHT Plough Team horses and a Dog in a Landscape, oil on canvas A fine painting from the
Oil
Unavailable
H 18.9 in W 13.39 in
Antique print showing Selene and a hunting dog by Ridinger - Engraving - 18th c
By Martin Elias Ridinger
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
special animals'). A bust of Selene looks down on a hunting dog with prey. A falcon and several other dogs
Engraving
Unavailable
H 25.99 in W 22.45 in D 1.97 in
Springer Spaniel dog flushing a duck, landscape oil - signed J A Wheeler
Located in York, North Yorkshire
Landscape painting, oil on board, of a springer spaniel dog in marshland, flushing a duck.Housed in
Oil
Unavailable
H 62 in W 52 in D 6 in
18th Century English Portrait of a Gentleman in a Blue Coat with his Dog
By John Vanderbank
Located in London/Yorkshire, GB
A charming and and highly decorative early 18th Century English portrait of an elegant young gentleman and his greyhound, within an extensive landscape. Signed by the artist ‘John V...
Oil
Sold
H 13 in W 11 in D 1 in
Bacchus Classical Mythology Old Master Drawing Semi Nude Man, Dog & Grapes
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Bacchanalian Man, holding vine stump with dog Circa 1800’s French artist, signed Richard Pencil
Pencil
Sold
H 41.25 in W 34 in D 3 in
Large Antique 19th Century Dog Painting of a Poodle Inscribed "Zoraida"
Located in SANTA FE, NM
The name Zoraida in Arabic means "captivating woman" Large Antique 19th Century Dog Painting of a
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 15 in W 2 in
19th century English portrait of a terrier dog in an interior
By Ben Marshall
Located in Woodbury, CT
A 19th-century portrait of a terrier dog, especially one attributed to a renowned artist like Ben
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 11.82 in W 9.26 in D 0.04 in
Study of Six Heads and a Dog - Original Etching by J.-J. Boissieu
By Jean-Jacques de Boissieu
Located in Roma, IT
Study of Six Heads and a Dog is a beautiful black and white etching with drypoint interventions
Drypoint, Etching
Sold
H 38.19 in W 33.86 in D 4.34 in
Portrait of a Young Gentleman Boy & Pet Dog, Children Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in London, GB
grounds of his estate. Only the playful attention of a small dog suggests anything less than patrician
Canvas, Oil
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H 11 in W 12 in
18th century English scene of a man on his horse with his dog in a landscape
Located in Woodbury, CT
horse with his dog in a landscape One of a set of five all framed in Hogarth frames. L.Green was a
Paper, Gouache
Sold
H 35.44 in W 32.29 in D 3.15 in
Portrait of a Young Gentleman and Pet Dog c.1680, Antique oil on Canvas Painting
By (Circle of) Mary Beale
Located in London, GB
his old master paintings to copy from. During her childhood in Suffolk Mary's father was friendly
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 9 in W 6 in
Portrait of a Spaniel - British 18thC art Old Master dog drawing animal artist
Located in Hagley, England
portrait by a British Old Master artist of the 18th century. The painting dates to circa 1750 and is
Pencil
17th century Dutch old master - A majestic hunt - Dog Prey
By Abraham Hondius
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Magnificent 17th century Dutch old master painting depicting a dog, wearing a luxurious collar with
Oil, Panel
Sold
H 14.18 in W 12.6 in
Portrait of a Gentleman & Dog - Fine Georgian English Old Master Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful late 18th or very early 19th century English oil on copper portrait of a gentleman with his hound. Excellent quality Georgian period work which is unusually painted on c...
Copper
Sold
H 35 in W 30 in D 2 in
Portrait of Mary Bushby with Dog - British Old Master Regency art painting
By John Russell
Located in Hagley, England
This charming British Old Master Regency pastel portrait painting is by Royal Academy artist John
Pastel
Sold
H 33.47 in W 25.2 in
Dutch Old Master - Boy feeding his dove, accompanied by his dog 1765
Located in Aartselaar, BE
A young boy feeding his dove, accompanied by his loyal dog, dated 1765 In this intimate Dutch Old
Canvas, Oil
His Masters Voice Large Store Display Paper Mache 'Nipper' Dog
By Old King Cole
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
His Masters voice large store display 'Nipper' Dog by Old King Cole Papier-Mache Company of Canton
Sold
H 30 in W 26 in D 3 in
Portrait of Girl with White Dog - British Old Master Regency art oil pastel
Located in Hagley, England
This charming British Old Master Regency oil pastel portrait is attributed to John Russell RA
Oil Pastel
Sold
H 26 in W 30 in D 2 in
In Need of a Drink - British 18thC art Old Master oil painting landscape dog
By (circle of) Thomas Gainsborough
Located in Hagley, England
A delightful oil on panel with Claudian blues and pinks in the sky. This is a stunning Old Master
Oil
Sold
H 35 in W 12 in L 35 in
His Masters Voice Large Advertising Paper Mache RCA Store Display 'Nipper' Dog
By Old King Cole
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large advertising store display 'Nipper' dog is unsigned, but being attributed to the Old King
Paper
Sold
H 27.56 in W 22.45 in D 1.58 in
Portrait French Old Master Oil on Canvas Painting Young Lady with a Dog, 1760
By Donatien Nonnotte
Located in Firenze, IT
Wonderful mid- 18th Century French Old Master oil on canvas painting portrait of a lady with her
Canvas, Oil
Antique Prints Canines - Dog
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Set of 4 very fine hand colored prints (2 sheets) of large and powerful canines. Published in 1840 based on the work of Scottish naturalist, Sir William Jardine, 7th Baronet.
Paper
A bay horse with groom and dog
By Francis Sartorius
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Francis Sartorius (1734-1804) A bay horse with groom and dog Signed and dated 'F.Sartorius.Pinxt
Oil
19th century portrait of a gun dog
Located in Woodbury, CT
This exquisite 19th-century portrait of a gun dog, executed in the old master style, is a stunning
Canvas, Oil
Study of a beggar and his dog
By Cornelis Bega
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Circle of Cornelis Pietersz Bega (1631/32-1664) The Beggar Oil on copper, Octagonal Painting Size 11 x 11 in Framed Size 15 x 15 in Cornelis Pietersz Bega was born in either 1631 or...
Oil
A horse and groom with a dog
By Francis Sartorius
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Francis Sartorius (1734-1804) A horse and groom with a dog signed 'F.Sartorius.Pinxt' (lower right
Oil
A horse and groom with a dog
By Francis Sartorius
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Francis Sartorius (1734-1804) A horse and groom with a dog signed and dated 'F.Sartorius.Pinxt.1777
Oil
Sold
H 9.45 in W 6.3 in
Antique Prints Dangerous Canines - Wolf Hyena Guard Dog
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Set of 6 very fine hand colored prints (3 sheets) of large and powerful canines. Published in 1840 based on the work of Scottish naturalist, Sir William Jardine, 7th Baronet. Depic...
Paper
The Young Aristocrat and His Pet Dog, Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Young Aristocrat and His Pet Dog English School, late 20th Century Oil painting on panel
Oil
Sold
H 14.5 in W 17 in
Antique Flemish 18th Century Oil Painting Swans Frightened by Dog in Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Swans Startled by Dog Flemish Old Master, 18th century unsigned (as is typical of the period) oil
Oil
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H 45 in W 35 in D 2 in
18th Century English Oil Painting Portrait of Shipping Merchant with Ship & Dog
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
overseas trade. His merchant ship is depicted on the high seas beside him, whilst his favourite dog stands
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 19 in W 25 in
Whippet Greyhound in Classical Landscape Fine British Dog Painting in Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Whippet in Classical Landscape Michael Constable (20th Century British School) oil on board, framed framed: 19 x 25 inches board: 15 x 21 inches provenance: private collection, The C...
Oil
Sold
H 30 in W 26 in D 2 in
Portrait of a Lady with her Dog - 17th Century art European School oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
beautiful gown and jewellery standing gazing at the viewer. In her arms she hold her dog, a lovely King
Oil
Sold
H 10 in W 12 in
Early 19th century Antique Portrait of a King Charles Cavalier Spaniel dog
Located in Woodbury, CT
subtle use of light and shade this piece is very similar to the work of the English 18th-century master
Oil, Panel
Sold
H 24.41 in W 19.3 in
19th century British portrait Miss Coote with her dog - Girl Female artist
Located in Aartselaar, BE
with a dog, painted ca. 1850 This very sweet portrait depicts Miss Jane Elizabeth Anna Coote with her
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 23.04 in W 32.29 in
A Dutch Italianate landscape with a figure and his dog by a lake
By Adriaen Jansz. Ocker
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Oil painting on canvas 58.5 x 82 cm and contained in a good giltwood frame Signed lower left corner “A Ocker” Provenance: private collection Devon The precise date of Ocker's birth...
Canvas, Oil
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H 16.93 in W 13 in
19th century European Portrait of a Pomeranian or Chihuahua- Life size Dog Genre
By Otto Eerelman
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Adorable 19th century portrait of a small dog. The dog is exquisitely painted, with a fluffy soft
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 10.6 in W 6.75 in D 2 in
“Dog Dozing in a Kennel” British School Oil Painting on Canvas Signed "Southam"
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Joseph Wiertz (1806 –1865) Oil on canvas 10.6 x 6.75 inches Charming oil on canvas of a gun dog dozing
Canvas, Oil
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H 30 in W 25 in
Fine 1700's Portrait Aristocratic Child Portrait with Dog Large Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Attributed to Thomas Murray (1663 - 1735) Scottish-born Murray moved to London and studied with a member of the De Critz family before becoming a pupil of eminent portraitist John R...
Oil, Canvas
Sold
H 26 in W 31 in
19th century English portrait of a Gun dog, hound in an English garden landscape
By George Stubbs
Located in Woodbury, CT
Follower of George Stubbs (British, 18th–early 19th century) English Gun Dog in a Landscape, ca
Canvas, Oil
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H 55 in W 45 in
Huge 18th Century American Oil Portrait Gentleman in his Study with Spaniel Dog
By Ralph Earl
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
book in his left hand, with a dog (Spaniel?), in a library/ study interior circle of Ralph Earl
Oil, Canvas
Sold
H 16 in W 20 in
18th century Dutch oil of men on horses with landscape, and dog by a pond
Located in Woodbury, CT
18th-century portrait study of men on horseback with an extensive landscape and dog drinking water
Oil
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H 33 in W 38 in D 1 in
Fine 18th Century British Oil Painting Portrait of Two Children with Spaniel Dog
By circle of Thomas Gainsborough
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
inches condition: very presentable; the canvas has been relined, minor surface abrasions from old varnish
Canvas, Oil
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H 72.05 in W 55.52 in D 2.37 in
Portrait of a Young Lady in an Interior with a Pet Dog, Antique Oil Painting
By (Circle of) Jan Weesop
Located in London, GB
Portrait of a Young Lady in an Interior with a Pet Dog c.1650-60 Circle of Jan Weesop (fl 1640–1653
Canvas, Oil
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H 40.95 in W 36.23 in D 4.73 in
Portrait of a Girl with Spaniel c.1695 Pet Dog Antique oil painting Anglo-Dutch
By (attributed to) Johannes Verelst
Located in London, GB
The portrait was painted during the last decade of the 17th century. In this decorative portrait a young girl is seated on a cushion before a swag curtain above and a window showing...
Canvas, Oil
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H 20 in W 17 in D 3 in
A Pair of 19th Century Oil on Canvas Dog Paintings of Hunting Hounds.
By James Ward
Located in London/Yorkshire, GB
with a Wild Boar/A Dog Stealing Meat Fine and rare pair of high quality, canine studies by the
Oil
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H 34 in W 30 in D 3 in
18th Century English Lady with her Dog in a Flower Garden, Wearing a Pink Dress
Located in London/Yorkshire, GB
PORTRAIT OF MRS. BARRATT OF POTTLEY HALL WEARING A PINK DRESS IN A CLASSICAL GARDEN WITH A DOG AND
Oil
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H 50.52 in W 38 in
17th century English portrait of a boy with his dog in an arcadian landscape
By Willem Wissing
Located in Bath, Somerset
Studio'), purchased by H. Goldman. Sotheby's New York, Old Master Paintings, November 11 1991, lot 48, as
Canvas, Oil
Art in Vienna 1898-1918, 4th Edition book
Located in New York, NY
The rebel artists of Vienna overwhelmed the artistic establishment of Europe at the end of the 19th century, having seceded from the traditional Viennese institutions of fine art and...
Paper
Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art deco chandelier. Diameter:80 cm. Height:68 cm. Six bulbs with bajonetfitting B22.
Brass
$15,125
H 97.64 in W 71.46 in D 22.64 in
Gothic Revival Fireplace with its Hood and Carved Salamander, Witch and Ermine
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Exceptional oak neo-Gothic fireplace and hood. The uprights sides of the fireplace are composed of two columns with capitals foliage patterns, all surmounted by a reserve on which is...
Oak
Large Murano Glass Gold Leaf Brass Mirror
By Ongaro e Fuga
Located in Austin, TX
An exceptional large Murano glass gold leaf and brass mirror that takes the main stage in any room. Composed of separate gold leaf fused glass pieces that fit together in a beautiful...
Brass
$16,987Sale Price|20% Off
H 68.31 in W 87.01 in D 13.78 in
Antique Neoclassical Pine and Lime Wood Georgian Style Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A substantial and impressive architectural late 19th century profusely carved pine and lime wood fireplace surround in the Georgian manner of Robert Adam. The shelf perfectly evokes ...
Pine
$2,905
H 10.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.4 in
Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...
Bronze
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
H 7 in W 13.5 in D 9.5 in
Monumental Italian Hollywood Regency Solid Bronze Clam Shell
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a monumental Italian bronze clam shell sculpture. When examining the exterior, it almost appears to be a patinated bronze. The interior is a more of polished gilded bronze wi...
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinese wedding bed in red lacquer and hand cards details. Has a new mattress (not shown).
Gold Leaf
Piero Fornasetti Tema E Variazioni Porcelain Plate #78
By Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Piero Fornasetti "Tema e Variazioni" porcelain plate depicting the face of the famous opera singer Lina Cavalieri, no.78 / made in Milano Italy circa 1960. Original mark on t...
Porcelain
Dioptase With Plancheite on Calcite
Located in New York, NY
This vibrantly contrasting specimen showcases moderately sized emerald-green Dioptase crystals growing atop a matrix of lustrously crystallized Calcite, accented with rare powder-blu...
Crystal
$9,625
H 30.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Fernand Léger, Portrait de Femme, Mid-20th Century French Silkscreen
By Fernand Léger
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Fernand Léger (1881–1955) Portrait de Femme, 1954–55 Original mid-20th century French silkscreen print (serigraph) in color on Arches paper. This print bears the blind stamps “F. Lég...
Paint
English Porcelain Tulip Vase, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
English porcelain tulip vase, circa 1840.
Porcelain
$8,500
H 36.5 in W 26 in D 13 in
Italian Glazed Terracotta Figural Bust of Diana, Goddess of the Moon, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian glazed and hand-painted terracotta figural bust of Diana raised on a two tiered circular faux painted plinth. Goddess of the moon, Mid-19th Century.
Terracotta, Paint
Murano Smoked Mercury Glass Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Italian handblown Murano glass chandelier in a rich, smoked gray glass with mercury glass top and bottom cups and clear glass rings. Uniquely shaped stem and two tiers of six curving...
Murano Glass
$47,850Sale Price|49% Off
H 108 in W 99 in D 24.5 in
Napoleon III Empire Revival Mahogany Gilt and Patinated Bronze Credenza Buffet
By Thomire & Cie.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive Napoleon III Empire Revival mahogany, marble, gilt bronze and patinated-bronze-mounted credenza buffet, after Pierre-Philippe Thomire (1751–1843). The large mahogany an...
Marble, Bronze
Jules Moigniez, French Bronze Horse
By Jules Moigniez
Located in Norwalk, CT
An untitled bronze sculpture depicting a horse and greyhound. Beautiful bronze work, standing on realistic base, signed on the back of the base: J. Moigniez (French 1835-1894). This ...
Bronze
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.
Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.
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.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.
Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?
On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by emerging artists and more today.