Personnages Dans un Parc
By Pierre Anfosso
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pierre Anfosso French, 1928-2004 Personnages Dans un Parc Oil on Canvas 15 by 18 in, w/ frame 21 ½ by 24 ½ in Signed lower left Pierre Anfosso (1 December 1928 at La Crau - 5 Novem...
Oil
“Scene de Rue”
By Pierre Anfosso
Located in Southampton, NY
Original oil on canvas painting of a bustling Paris street scene by the French artist Pierre Anfosso. Signed lower right. Signed, titled and dated verso.
Canvas, Oil
Flowers Bouquet Still Life Painting
By Robert Mendoze
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
A founding member of the Groupe 50 created in 1950 by Robert Mendoze, Jacques Burois, Gilbert Louage, Monique Ducreux , Lucien Long and Monique Roy was a group of artists who "dreame...
Canvas, Oil
View of Sainte Anastasie France
By Robert Mendoze
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
A founding member of the Groupe 50 created in 1950 by Robert Mendoze, Jacques Burois, Gilbert Louage, Monique Ducreux , Lucien Long and Monique Roy was a group of artists who "dreame...
Oil, Canvas
La Cran Plage, Var, France
By Pierre Anfosso
Located in Nashville, TN
Beautiful oil painting of a busy day at the beach. Signed lower left. Signed and Titled on Verso. Framed dimensions: 29 inches high, 33.25 inches wide Anfosso studied at the Ec...
Oil
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 60 in W 36 in D 3 in
"Reading in the Study" Impressionist Portrait Oil Painting Woman in Pink Dress
Located in New York, NY
An Early 20th Century elegant portrait oil painting by Gordon Stevenson depicting a pensive young woman seated in a serene, indoor setting wearing a light pink gown with delicate, ru...
Canvas, Oil
$353,842
H 52 in W 40 in D 2 in
Exotic - Scottish 1920's exhibited 'Glasgow Girl' art portrait oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This stunning much exhibited 1920's Scottish portrait oil painting is by noted Glasgow Girl artist Norah Nielson Gray. Painted circa 1923, the model for the painting was Rita McIlrai...
Oil
$94,015
H 98.43 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
Set of Extraordinary Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons
Located in Rome, IT
Four season ,monumental classically draped female figures and their distinguishing symbols on a square base. Autumn, winter, spring and summer. Timeless classical decoration for you...
Limestone
$21,743
H 31.89 in W 25.6 in D 0.4 in
18th century French Old Master Portrait of a woman in oriental costume
Located in Aartselaar, BE
French 18th century old master portrait of a majestic lady dressed "à la Turque" The sitter at the viewer with a kind and enigmatic smile and twinkling eyes. She looks elegant and ...
Canvas, Oil
$288,528Sale Price|20% Off
H 113 in W 92 in
C19th Portrait Princesse de Joinville of Brazil - Spectacular fit for a palace
By Henri d'Ainecy Montpezat
Located in London, GB
Portrait of Princess de Joinville riding a Bay Horse Henri d’Aincy, Le Comte Monpezat (French 1817-1859) Painted circa 1837-9 oil on canvas 113 x 92 inches (including frame) 92 x 70 ...
Oil
$885,000
H 47.25 in W 37.5 in D 3 in
Portrait of Emilienne Le Roy by Giovanni Boldini
By Giovanni Boldini
Located in New Orleans, LA
Giovanni Boldini 1842-1931 Italian Portrait of Emilienne Le Roy Oil on canvas A dazzling display of Giovanni Boldini’s signature style, Portrait of Emilienne Le Roy captures the ...
Canvas, Oil
$19,625
H 48.03 in W 40.16 in
Portrait of the French Princess, late 17th c. French school
Located in PARIS, FR
Portrait of the Princess of Conti - Attributed to Louis Ferdinand Elle the Younger (1648-1717) Late 17th century French school Oil on canvas, h. 100 cm, l. 80 cm Important Louis XIV ...
Canvas, Oil
$10,513
H 15 in W 20 in
Cafe sur la Plage - Post Impressionist Figures in Landscape Oil by Lucien Adrion
By Lucien Adrion
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed oil on canvas figures in landscape circa 1930 by French post impressionist painter Lucien Adrion. The painting depicts families seated outside of a cafe at a beach in Deauvill...
Oil, Canvas
$113,417
H 35 in W 40 in
The Dam at Genetin - Impressionist Landscape Oil by Baptiste Armand Guillaumin
By Jean Baptiste-Armand Guillaumin
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed impressionist landscape oil on canvas circa 1908 by French painter Jean Baptiste Armand Guillaumin. This stunning piece depicts a winter scene with a view of the dam at Geneti...
Canvas, Oil
Pair of French 19th Century Oil on Canvas Paintings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of French 19th century oil on canvas paintings attributed to Jean-Baptiste Huet. Each painting is set within its original giltwood frame with a fine mottled design an...
Canvas, Wood
Mutine
By Guillaume Seignac
Located in New Orleans, LA
Guillaume Seignac 1870-1924 French Mutine Signed “G. Seignac” (lower right) Oil on canvas A mischievous maiden dominates this garden scene by French Academic artist Guillaume S...
Canvas, Oil
Pierre Eugene Montezin Cavaliers Au Bois
By Pierre Eugène Montezin
Located in Dallas, TX
Pierre-Eugene Montezin (French, 1874 - 1946) "Cavaliers Au Bois" Oil on Panel. Signed lower right. Waterhouse & Dodd label verso. Sight Size: 12.75 x 16 in. Overall Framed Size: 21...
Oil, Wood Panel
$685,000
H 45.63 in W 38.25 in D 2.75 in
Young Woman in Interior by Richard E. Miller
By Richard Edward Miller
Located in New Orleans, LA
Richard E. Miller 1875-1943 American Young Woman in Interior Signed "Miller" (lower right) Oil on canvas Richard E. Miller's Young Woman in Interior exemplifies the artist's exce...
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of a Lady
By Giovanni Boldini
Located in Padova, IT
GIOVANNI BOLDINI (FERRARA 1842–1931 PARIS) Profilo di Giovane Seduta 1915 circa Expertise by Prof. Dini ( see photo attached) oil on panel cm 35 x 26,8 not signed
Oil Crayon, Wood Panel
$143,653
H 32 in W 37 in
Le Pont Royal - Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting by Auguste Royal
By Auguste Herbin
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed impressionist oil on canvas riverscape by French modern painter Auguste Herbin. The work depicts a view of the Pont Royal bridge over the River Seine in Paris. The shadowy fig...
Canvas, Oil
Woman and Child
By John Edward Costigan
Located in Sheffield, MA
John Edward Costigan, N.A. American, 1888-1972 Woman and Child Oil on canvas Signed ‘J.E. Costigan N.A.’ lower left 24 by 30 in. W/frame 32 by 38 in. John Costigan was born of ...
Oil
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