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1800's Old Master Oil Painting Portrait of the Madonna & Christ Child
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Madonna and Christ Child Eastern European artist, circa 1800's oil on canvas, framed framed: 31 x 27 inches board: 26 x 22 inches provenance: private collection, London condition...
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Early 19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Fine Dutch Old Master Large Oil Painting Portrait Gentleman in Ruff Collar Robes
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Gentleman in Ruff Collar and Robes Dutch School, 18th century oil on canvas laid over
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Mid-20th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Fine 17th Century Italian Old Master Oval Portrait of Lady on Copper Wooden Frm
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady Italian Old Master, 17th century oil on copper, framed framed: 8.75 x 7.75
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Copper

18th/19th Century French Old Master Oil Christ entering Jerusalem
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
18th/19th Century School 'A scene of Christ entering Jerusalem' Medium: oil on canvas, framed Size of painting: 21.5" x 18.25" inches condition: overall very good and presentable, a ...
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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Fine 17th Century Italian Old Master Oil Painting Biblical Lady Holding Jug
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
and sound condition having seen restoration and old relining to the canvas. As with any work of this
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of Archibald Ogilvy - British art Old Master portrait oil painting
By Thomas Gainsborough
Located in London, GB
This rather handsome British Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to circle of Thomas
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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of Anna de Hooghe - Flemish art Old Master portrait oil painting
By Jacob Ferdinand Voet 1
Located in London, GB
This strong Flemish Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to Ferdinand Voet. The sitter is
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Huge 18th Century English Oil Aristocratic Portrait of a Gentleman Standing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of an Aristocratic Gentleman British artist, first half 18th century oil on canvas
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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Lady - British 17th century art Old Master portrait oil painting
By Sir Godfrey Kneller
Located in London, GB
This lovely British Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to the circle of Sir George
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

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
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Early 1900s Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of a Young Gentleman - Dutch Old Master 17thC art portrait oil painting
Located in London, GB
This superb Dutch Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed as by a follower of Dutch 17th
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1650s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of a Lady with Rose - British art Old Master portrait oil painting
Located in London, GB
This charming British early 19th century portrait oil painting is attributed to circle of Sir
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19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of a Young Boy - British art 1780 Old Master male portrait oil painting
By Joseph Wright of Derby
Located in London, GB
This lovely Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to the circle of Joseph Wright of Derby
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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

17th century old master portrait of Emperor Rudolph II
Located in Antwerp, BE
portraits of Emperor Rudolph II, painted by artist Josef Heintz d. Ä., serve as a poignant reminder of his
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Huge 17th Century Spanish Old Master Oil Painting Wounded Pilgrim with Angel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
a few old marks and 'chips' to the plaster; please note due to its fragility we cannot warranty its
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17th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Girl, 18th Century Oil Old Master
By George Knapton
Located in London, GB
George Knapton 1698-1778 Portrait of a Girl Oil on canvas Image size: 20 x 18 inches Original
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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Portrait of a Lady, Old Masters 18th Century Oil
By Thomas Hudson
Located in London, GB
Thomas Hudson 1701 – 1779 Portrait of a Lady Oil on canvas Image size: 30 x 25 inches Original
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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

PORTRAIT OF WILLIAM WARHAM, Old Masters Oil on Wood
Located in London, GB
x 35 inches (89 x 71 cm) Hand made period style frame The handling of the paint in this portrait
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18th Century and Earlier Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

16th Century Italian Renaissance Old Master Portrait of a Procuratore
By Jacopo Bassano
Located in London, GB
Jacopo BASSANO (c. 1510-1592, Italian) Portrait of a Procuratore Oil on canvas 30 ¼ x 26 inches
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16th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

17th century Old Master Portrait of Queen Catherine of Braganza
By Jacob Huysmans
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very fine old master Portrait painting of Queen Catherine of Braganza as Saint Catherine attributed
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Lady, 17th Century Flemish Oil Old Masters
By Jacob Huysmans
Located in London, GB
Jacob Huysmans Flemish 1633 - 1696 Portrait of a Lady Oil on canvas Image size: 49 x 40
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Old Master Portrait of a Gentleman - British 18th century oil painting
By Michael Dahl
Located in London, GB
This stunning 18th century Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to Swedish born, England
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of an Officer, Cornelius Johnson, 17th Century Old Masters
By Cornelius Johnson
Located in London, GB
Circle of Cornelius Johnson Circa 1620’s Portrait of a Officer Oil on canvas Image size: 28 x 24
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Early 17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

The Penitent Mary Magdalene - Old Master religious art portrait oil painting
By Guido Reni
Located in London, GB
This is a superb Italian Old Master portrait oil painting attributed to circle of Guido Reni. It is
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Half Portrait in Orange, Old master with a modern approach, Oil paint on metal
By David Crismon
Located in Dallas, TX
DAVID CRISON "I felt it was appropriate to use an 'old' process, such as painting, to speak about
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Metal

Madonna and Child- Italian Old Master religious art portrait oil painting
Located in London, GB
This superb Italian Old Master religious portrait oil painting is attributed to circle of
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Early 1700s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

English School 18th Century Old Master Portrait Dated 1767 Oil Painting
Located in Holywell, GB
English School 18th Century Old Master Portrait Dated 1767. An intriguing painting dating to the
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Mid-18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of a Gentleman, 17th Century Dutch Old Masters Oil
Located in London, GB
Circle of Gerard van Honthorst 1592 - 1656 Portrait of a Gentleman Oil on wooden panel Image size
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Wood Panel, Oil

The Penitent Magdalene - Italian Baroque Old Master art portrait oil painting
By Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (Il Guercino)
Located in London, GB
This stunning Italian Baroque Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to the circle of
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of a Gentleman - British 18th Century Old Master art oil painting
By Lemuel Francis Abbott
Located in London, GB
This superb British Old Master portrait is by noted artist Lemuel Francis Abbott. Painted circa
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1790s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Lady Eleanor Dundas - Old Master 18C Scottish art oil painting female portrait
By Henry Raeburn (circle)
Located in London, GB
A fine large and stunning Scottish Old Master portrait oil painting on canvas portrait in good
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19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

SIMON PETER TILEMANN, Family Portrait, 1658, Old Master. Baroque Rococo Painting
By Simon Peter Tilemann
Located in Berlin, DE
years in Italy, but later switched to portrait painting and who painted the portrait of Ferdinand III
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1650s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Madonna at Prayer - Italian Old Master art religious oil painting
By Giovanni Battista Salvi da Sassoferrato
Located in London, GB
This rather special Italian Old Master religious portrait oil painting is attributed to a follower
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1790s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of a Girl, 17th Century English School Old Masters Oil
By Gilbert Jackson
Located in London, GB
Gilbert Jackson English Active: 1620 - 1650 Portrait of a Girl Oil on panel, signed upper left
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of a Cleric - British 18th century art Old Master oil painting
By Joseph Highmore
Located in London, GB
This fantastic portrait oil painting is attributed to British Old Master Joseph Highmore and was
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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of Helena Fourment, Ruben's 2nd Wife - Flemish Old Master oil painting
Located in London, GB
This stunning Old Master 18th century portrait oil painting has previously been attributed to Sir
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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of Frances Howard Duchess of Richmond - Flemish Old Master oil painting
By Anthony van Dyck
Located in London, GB
This stunning Flemish Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to circle of Anthony Van Dyck
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Early 17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of Sir Edward Littleton, First Baron Lyttleton, Old Masters Oil
By (After) Anthony Van Dyck
Located in London, GB
After Sir Anthony van Dyck (1599-1641) Portrait of Sir Edward Lord Littleton, First Baron Lyttleton
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

19th century portrait painted in St Petersburg in 1819
Located in London, GB
working in Russia. Among the best portraits painted by Dawe in Russia are those of Barclay de Tolly and
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19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

'Mayor of Lyon' - Portrait of an Older Man - Vibrant Abstract Geometric Portrait
Located in Carmel, CA
expressionism with a distinct geometric twist. This stylized portrait is a fusion of abstraction and realism
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2010s Abstract Geometric Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Portrait of Putti Playing - French 17th century art Old Master oil painting
Located in London, GB
This stunning French 17th century Old Master oil painting is by Baroque artist Laurent de la Hyre
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of Elizabeth Banks - British 18th Century art Old Master oil painting
By Joseph Highmore
Located in London, GB
This Beautiful British 18th century British Old Master portrait oil painting is by noted artist
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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of Maria Vittoria Queen of Portugal - Italian Old Master oil painting
Located in London, GB
This lovely Italian Old Master portrait oil painting is by Domenico Maria Sani. Painted circa 1732
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Mid-18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of Lady with Garland of Flowers - British 17thC Old Master oil painting
By Michael Dahl
Located in London, GB
This charming 17th century Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to the circle of Swedish
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Very Large Antique French Old Master Oil Painting after Rembrandt, self portrait
By Antique French
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
portrait of the artist Medium: oil on canvas, framed in antique gilt swept frame. Framed: 31.5 x 38
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19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

18th century French Old Master Portrait of a woman - Female Oriental Queen
Located in Antwerp, BE
French 18th century old master portrait of a majestic and elegant lady. The aristocratic lady
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1740s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Portrait of a Boy with Bird - British 17thC Old Master art oil painting
By Sir Godfrey Kneller
Located in London, GB
This stunning 17th century Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to Godfrey Kneller
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1680s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of Mrs Anne Neale Tucker Lauzun - British Old Master art oil painting
By Sir Henry Raeburn
Located in London, GB
This lovely British Old Master portrait oil painting is painted in the manner of Sir Henry Raeburn
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Early 19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of a Lady - Old Master Scottish art oil painting by RSA president
By John Gordon Watson
Located in London, GB
A fine Old Master British portrait oil painting which dates to circa 1830 and depicts a girl
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19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Grand-Scale Old Master Garland Portrait, 17th Century, Signed & Dated, Rare work
Located in London, GB
Indistinctly signed and dated In the first quarter of the 17th century a new form of flower painting was developed in Flemish painting, which, recreated by a large group of artists ...
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Lady - Old Master British early 19thC oil painting woman bonnet
By Thomas Lawrence (circle)
Located in London, GB
portrait of a lady and dates to circa 1820. This is a super portrait painting which has had restoration and
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19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Fine 1600's Dutch/ Flemish Old Master Oil Painting Head Portrait of Man
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Head Portrait of a Man with Beard Flemish/ Dutch School, circa 1580-1620 period circle of Adriaen
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16th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Fine Old Master Portrait, by Gillis Claeissens, Portrait of a Lady, 1580, Bruges
By Gillis Claeissens
Located in Greven, DE
important portraitist alongside Pieter Pourbus in 16th century Bruges. Portrait Paintung, Old Master
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16th Century Northern Renaissance Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Old Master portrait of a lady musician by the master or portraiture
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
. Pierre is commissioned to paint a portrait of the Empress and wife of Napoleon, Joséphine de Beauharnais
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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Boy with Bird - British 17th century art Old Master oil painting
Located in London, GB
This stunning 17th century Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to Godfrey Kneller
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1680s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of a Lady by Fountain in Landscape - Dutch Old Master art oil painting
By Nicolaes Maes
Located in London, GB
This superb Dutch Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to circle of Nicolaes Maes
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1670s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Dutch Old Master Portrait of Maurits, Prince of Orange-Nassau, Oil on Panel
Located in London, GB
In 1607, the Delft city council decided to commission a portrait of Stadholder Maurits of Nassau
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Portrait of a Girl with Basket of Flowers -British 18thC Old Master oil painting
Located in London, GB
This charming 18th century Old Master cartouche portrait oil painting is attributed to the circle
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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of Madam van Robais - French Old Master oil painting 18th century art
Located in London, GB
This fine French Old Master portrait oil painting on canvas dates to circa 1770 and is attributed
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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of a Woman in a red Dress - French Old Master art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This lovely French Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to the circle of Jean Auguste
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19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

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Old Painted Portrait For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact old painted portrait you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. There are many Old Masters, Contemporary and Abstract versions of these works for sale. Finding the perfect old painted portrait may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add an old painted portrait to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of black, brown, gray, beige and more. An old painted portrait from Ciro De Rosa, Angelo Granati, John Baker, Eugenio De Blasi and Sir Godfrey Kneller — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Artworks like these — often created in paint, oil paint and canvas — can elevate any room of your home. A large old painted portrait can prove too dominant for some spaces — a smaller old painted portrait, measuring 1.19 high and 1 wide, may better suit your needs.

How Much is an Old Painted Portrait?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — an old painted portrait in our inventory may begin at $508 and can go as high as $1,495,000, while the average can fetch as much as $9,488.

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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, landscape and still-life 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?

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Questions About Old Painted Portrait
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    Old paintings are sometimes called historical paintings. Those produced after 1860 or ’70 are generally referred to as modern paintings, so anything produced before that may be thought of as historical. The term contemporary usually describes paintings that are no more than 20 years old. Find a wide variety of fine art from some of the world's top galleries and dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Miniature portraits were first painted on a variety of mediums, some of the more popular being vellum, and card or cardboard. Paintings would typically be done in watercolor. Later painting in enamel on metal became a classic medium for painting miniature portraits. On 1stDibs, find an array of authentic miniature portraits.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Many artists have made self-portraits in old age. One famous example is Rembrandt, who painted his Self-Portrait in oils in 1669 at the age of 63. Pablo Picasso also painted himself throughout his life and produced several sketches of himself in 1972, when he was 90 years old. Other examples include Italian Renaissance painter Sofonisba Anguissola, who created a self-portrait in 1620 while in her late 80s, and Peter Paul Rubens, who sketched himself sometime between 1635 and 1640, when he was in his 60s. Shop a large selection of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Pablo Picasso was 36 years old when he painted his “Harlequin” series. He completed the six paintings in 1901. They depict scenes from Parisian cafes and draw inspiration from the works of Edgar Degas, Édouard Manet, Vincent van Gogh, Paul Gauguin and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. You'll find a selection of Pablo Picasso art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    A painting produced by a skilled, noteworthy European artist that was produced before the 19th century may be considered an Old Master painting. 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 in Europe between 1300 and 1800. Some artists considered Old Masters include William Blake, Caravaggio, Jacques-Louis David, Frans Hals, Francisco Goya, Peter Paul Rubens, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Titian and Jan Vermeer. On 1stDibs, find a variety of paintings from some of the world’s top galleries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The value of an oil painting depends on the quality and artist. Work with an appraiser to determine the value. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. Browse a selection of expertly vetted authentic vintage oil paintings on 1stDibs.

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