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Small Expressionist Clown Portrait #2, 1960s
Small Expressionist Clown Portrait #2, 1960s

Small Expressionist Clown Portrait #2, 1960s

By Marjorie May Blake

Located in Soquel, CA

Small and colorful expressionist portrait of a clown by Marjorie Blake (American, 1920-1994

Category

1960s Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Small Portrait of the Artist at Work
Small Portrait of the Artist at Work

Small Portrait of the Artist at Work

Located in Soquel, CA

Expressive portrait of an artist working at a desk by an unknown artist (20th Century). An artist

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Acrylic

Small Painting "Friends without a name I" - Juliette Lemontey
Small Painting "Friends without a name I" - Juliette Lemontey

Small Painting "Friends without a name I" - Juliette Lemontey

By Juliette Lemontey

Located in Bruxelles, BE

delicate, introspective portraits. Using repurposed textiles and vintage linens, she breathes new life into

Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Textile, Canvas, Charcoal, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Carbon Pencil

Small Profile Portrait Painting of a Blonde Girl on Green
Small Profile Portrait Painting of a Blonde Girl on Green

Small Profile Portrait Painting of a Blonde Girl on Green

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A small portrait painting on card by artist Clair Seglem. Painted on card, the subject of this

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper

Marilyn Chanel Small Diamond
Marilyn Chanel Small Diamond

Marilyn Chanel Small Diamond

By Russell Young

Located in PARIS, FR

"Marilyn Chanel Small Diamond" is a captivating fusion of two timeless icons—Marilyn Monroe and the luxury

Category

2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Linen, Acrylic, Screen

Marilyn Chanel, Small Diamond
Marilyn Chanel, Small Diamond

Marilyn Chanel, Small Diamond

By Russell Young

Located in PARIS, FR

portfolio that reinterprets pop culture legends, "Marilyn Chanel, Small Diamond" stands out as a nuanced

Category

2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Linen, Acrylic, Screen

Tall Vintage Contemporary Portrait Painting of a Man in Bright Green
Tall Vintage Contemporary Portrait Painting of a Man in Bright Green

Tall Vintage Contemporary Portrait Painting of a Man in Bright Green

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

small portrait painting is on board and depicts a young man wearing a backward yellow baseball cap and

Category

20th Century American Bohemian Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Paint, Paper

C. Seglem Portrait Painting of a Man with Mustache, 1980s Signed
C. Seglem Portrait Painting of a Man with Mustache, 1980s Signed

C. Seglem Portrait Painting of a Man with Mustache, 1980s Signed

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Small portrait painting of a man with a mustache. In pastel and paint, this piece is ready to frame

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper

Central Park Bethesda Terrace & Fountain
Central Park Bethesda Terrace & Fountain

Central Park Bethesda Terrace & Fountain

By Riccardo Magni

Located in San Francisco, CA

United States in the 1930s. He has an auction result high of $6625 for a smaller portrait painting. This

Category

1940s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Small scale impasto painting portrait eye catching
Small scale impasto painting portrait eye catching

Small scale impasto painting portrait eye catching

By Michael Pemberton

Located in London, GB

In this collection, British painter Michael Pemberton (b. 1974) suggests we each have a personal HUMAN ATMOSPHERE. An ether where we truly exist, unseen by the naked eye but as real ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Small Portrait Circa 1800
Small Portrait Circa 1800

Small Portrait Circa 1800

Located in Madrid, ES

A delicate portrait of a Spanish figure from the early 19th century, painted on copper. The piece

Category

Antique 1790s Paintings

Materials

Copper

Impasto contemporary small portrait oil on canvas
Impasto contemporary small portrait oil on canvas

Impasto contemporary small portrait oil on canvas

By Michael Pemberton

Located in London, GB

In this collection, British painter Michael Pemberton (b. 1974) suggests we each have a personal HUMAN ATMOSPHERE. An ether where we truly exist, unseen by the naked eye but as real ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Early French 20th century small portrait of a lady.
Early French 20th century small portrait of a lady.

Early French 20th century small portrait of a lady.

Located in London, GB

A very special small profile portrait of a lady in a blue dress. Very well executed in the manner

Category

Early 20th Century French Edwardian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

20th-Century Portrait of Small Boy in Rococo Revival Frame
20th-Century Portrait of Small Boy in Rococo Revival Frame

20th-Century Portrait of Small Boy in Rococo Revival Frame

Located in Opole, PL

20th-Century Portrait of Small Boy in Rococo Revival Frame We present you a portrait of a boy in a

Category

20th Century European Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Collection of Surrealist Dog Portrait Paintings in Period Attire, Set of 4
Collection of Surrealist Dog Portrait Paintings in Period Attire, Set of 4

Collection of Surrealist Dog Portrait Paintings in Period Attire, Set of 4

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A set of four small hand-painted dog portrait paintings. Each dog Is dressed in period attire and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Elizabethan Paintings

Materials

Paint

Man With Lizard, Original Painting
Man With Lizard, Original Painting

Man With Lizard, Original Painting

Located in San Francisco, CA

painting: small, portrait, man, pet, lizard, acrylicpaint, David Hockney, Edward Hopper, primitive, house

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Christmas on 42nd Street, Original Painting
Christmas on 42nd Street, Original Painting

Christmas on 42nd Street, Original Painting

Located in San Francisco, CA

painting: small, portrait, woman, New York City, NYC, acrylicpaint, David Hockney, Edward Hopper, primitive

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Portrait of a Lady Pastel 19th C. British School Antiques Los Angeles Gilt Wood
Portrait of a Lady Pastel 19th C. British School Antiques Los Angeles Gilt Wood

Portrait of a Lady Pastel 19th C. British School Antiques Los Angeles Gilt Wood

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Portrait of a Lady Pastel 19th C. British School Antiques Los Angeles Gilt Wood. Small Charming

Category

Antique 19th Century English Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paper

Zapata

Roberto ChavezZapata, 1964

Unavailable|$40,000

Zapata

By Roberto Chavez

Located in Culver City, CA

This small portrait painting is of the famous Mexican Revolutionary Zapata. The color is strong and

Category

20th Century Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Gang Leader Mao, Small Painting by Jeffrey Hargrave

Gang Leader Mao, Small Painting by Jeffrey Hargrave

By Jeffrey Hargrave

Located in New York, NY

Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture. His works have been exhibited at the Bronx Museum of the Arts

Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

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Small Portrait Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of small portrait paintings for sale on 1stDibs. Today, if you’re looking for Abstract editions of these works and are unable to find the perfect match for your home, our selection also includes Impressionist. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add small portrait paintings that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of black, gray, brown, blue and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Geri Eubanks, Jennifer Hornyak, Thomas John Carlson, June Glasson and David Cantine are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and canvas, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much are Small Portrait Paintings?

Prices for pieces in our collection of small portrait paintings start at $75 and top out at $9,572 with the average selling for $1,100.
Questions About Small Portrait Paintings
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Small portraits are called limnings. Popular in the 16th and 17th centuries, limnings would be created with watercolors on prepared card, vellum, ivory or copper. The portraits were a great way to keep your loved one close, even when separated by distance. You’ll find a variety of limnings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    Opinions differ on who painted the most realistic portraits. Among historical artists, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt van Rijn, John Singer Sargent, Jan van Eyck and Diego Velázquez are all contenders for the title. Many contemporary Photorealist and Hyperrealist portrait artists have also produced incredibly lifelike works. Among them are Taner Ceylan, Robert Longo, Chuck Close, Kelly Birkenruth and Daniela Werneck. Find a large selection of portrait paintings 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 ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Chuck Close stated that he painted portraits as a way to overcome a cognitive disorder. Called prosopagnosia, or face blindness, the condition made it difficult for Close to differentiate and recognize faces. The American artist found that painting people's faces helped him to notice their fine details, allowing him to begin to notice differences. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Chuck Close art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    Although many artists may fit this description, a famous German artist who painted realistic portraits is Wilhelm Leibl. As a printmaker and painter, Leibl worked during the second half of the 19th century and created many paintings of German peasants in traditional dress. Some of his most notable works include Three Women in Church, Die Dorfpolitiker, Farm Girl with a White Head Scarf and Die junge Pariserin (Die Kokotte). On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Realist art.