$350
H 14.94 in W 11.13 in
John Duke of Somerset /// Medieval Knight Soldier Warrior Sword Spear Pike Art
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Samuel Rush Meyrick (English, 1783-1848) Title: "John Duke of Somerset" (Vol. 2, Plate XLIX
Watercolor, Engraving, Aquatint, Intaglio, Etching
$8,340
H 25.6 in Dm 22.05 in
ENOCH SEEMAN (circle of) PORTRAIT OF SIR FRANCIS SEYMOUR AS A BOY
By Enoch Seeman
Located in York, GB
-grandfather the 1st Duke of Somerset. In June 1642, Seymour signed the declaration that the king had no
Oil
$50,084
H 35.75 in W 28 in
Portrait of a King's Messenger, 18th Century English Artist, Original Frame
By Charles Philips
Located in London, GB
Portland and the Duke of Somerset. Throughout the 1730s these conversation pieces increased in complexity
Canvas, Oil
$2,575
H 17.5 in W 11.5 in
Elizabeth, Countess of Northumberland: Mezzotint After a Painting by J. Reynolds
By Joshua Reynolds
Located in Alamo, CA
an English noblewoman and heiress. She was the daughter of Algernon Seymour, 7th Duke of Somerset
Mezzotint
$34,781
H 25 in W 30.25 in
A group portrait of the Southwell family with a Negro Page and Macaw
By Charles Philips
Located in Taunton, GB
1732, he produced conversation works for the Duchess of Portland and the Duke of Somerset. During the
Oil
$347
H 13.78 in W 9.85 in
David Loggan Cambridge portrait Charles Duke of Somerset 1690
By David Loggan
Located in London, GB
Loggan (1634-1692) Charles Duke of Somerset Mezzotint 1690 35x25cm Chancellor of Cambridge University
Mezzotint
Unavailable
H 40.5 in W 35 in D 1.5 in
18thc Oil Portrait Of An Aristocratic Lady
By (Circle of) Michael Dahl
Located in Leicester, GB
series of wonderful female portraits for the Duke of Somerset, now at Petworth House, and known as the
Oil
Unavailable
H 36.74 in W 52.25 in
18th century painting of the Dalbiac family in the gardens of a country house
By Charles Philips
Located in Bath, Somerset
ye Royal Family'. In 1732 he painted conversation works for the Duchess of Portland and the Duke of
Canvas, Oil
Unavailable
H 24.02 in W 29.93 in
A DARK BAY HORSE HELD BY A LIVERIED GROOM IN A LANDSCAPE
By James Seymour
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Charles Seymour, 6th Duke of Somerset (The Proud Duke). The Duke commissioned Seymour to decorate a room
Oil
Unavailable
H 55.91 in W 46.46 in
A portrait of a lady and her daughter with an exotic bird
By Michael Dahl
Located in Bath, Somerset
Charles Seymour, the ‘Proud’ 6th Duke of Somerset, who ordered a series of seven full-length portraits of
Canvas, Oil
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H 57.09 in W 48.43 in D 3.94 in
Portrait of a Gentleman, William Seymour, 3rd Duke of Somerset, Oil Painting
By Studio of Sir Peter Lely
Located in London, GB
of the court painter, Sir Peter Lely. The sitter was Duke of Somerset, Marquis of Hertford, Viscount
Canvas, Oil
George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, at Somerset House
By George Noble
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
) titled "George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, at Somerset House", 1784. After a painting by C. Johnson
Copper
Sold
H 37.8 in Dm 33.08 in
Two (a pair) Portrait of Gentleman, Portrait of Lady, 17th century, Oil Painting
By John Closterman
Located in London, GB
he quickly progressed to a more patrician clientele, including the Catholic Duke of Somerset. He
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 40.16 in W 35.04 in D 1.97 in
Portrait of a Lady in a Green Dress c.1710 Antique oil on canvas; Michael Dahl
By (Circle of) Michael Dahl
Located in London, GB
Prince George of Denmark, and Queen Anne and members of the English court and he worked for the Duke of
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 54.93 in W 40.95 in D 2.76 in
Portrait of Lady Catherine Edwin (Montagu) in a Woodland c.1697; Fine Provenance
By Michael Dahl
Located in London, GB
‘Petworth Beauties’, commissioned by Charles Seymour, 6th Duke of Somerset. This series comprises seven
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 33.86 in W 29.14 in D 2.76 in
Portrait of the Hon. Lady Lucy Sherard, later Lucy Manners, Duchess of Rutland
By Michael Dahl
Located in London, GB
of the English court and he worked for the Duke of Somerset painting the Petworth 'Beauties' in the
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 54.73 in W 45.67 in
Portrait of Lady Catherine Stanhope Clarke (1675-1728) Antique Oil Painting
By Michael Dahl
Located in London, GB
of the English court and he worked for the Duke of Somerset painting the Petworth 'Beauties' in the
Canvas, Oil
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H 35.83 in W 30.71 in D 2.37 in
Portrait of Lady Anne Stapylton (c.1663-1730) c.1690s Antique Oil Painting
By John Closterman
Located in London, GB
broad clientele, from magnates like the Duke of Somerset and Marlborough to Sir Christopher Wren, the
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 38.19 in W 33.08 in D 2.76 in
Portrait of John Gore (c.1689-1763), Fine Carved Gilded Frame, Good Provenance
By (Circle of) Michael Dahl
Located in London, GB
court and he worked for the Duke of Somerset painting the Petworth 'Beauties' in the late 1690s. in
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 36.62 in W 31.11 in D 2.76 in
Portrait of a Lady White Dress & Blue Cloak, Frances Temple Lady Berkeley canvas
By Michael Dahl
Located in London, GB
and members of the English court and he worked for the Duke of Somerset painting the Petworth
Cotton Canvas, Oil
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H 57.09 in W 46.86 in D 2.76 in
Portrait of Miss Lyddell as a Shepherdess c.1710, Antique Oil Painting
By Michael Dahl
Located in London, GB
and he worked for the Duke of Somerset painting the Petworth 'Beauties' in the late 1690s. in 1712 he
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 43.71 in W 39.38 in D 2.76 in
Portrait of a Captain Sir John Munden (c.1645-1719), Fine Carved Period Frame
Located in London, GB
drapery – explains his appeal to a broad clientele, from magnates like the Duke of Somerset and
Canvas, Oil
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H 53.15 in W 42.13 in D 1.97 in
Portrait of Lady Mary Booth, later Countess of Stamford c.1720; Oil on Canvas
Located in London, GB
, and Queen Anne and members of the English court and he worked for the Duke of Somerset painting the
Canvas, Oil
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H 57.09 in W 47.25 in D 1.97 in
Portrait of a Seated Gentleman in Brown Robes, Antique Oil Painting
By John Closterman
Located in London, GB
sheen of scarlet drapery – explains his appeal to a broad clientele, from magnates like the Duke of
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 58.27 in W 48.04 in D 1.97 in
Portrait of a Gentleman Holding Gloves c.1723, Antique Oil Painting MICHAEL DAHL
By Michael Dahl
Located in London, GB
Prince George of Denmark, and Queen Anne and members of the English court and he worked for the Duke of
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 59.45 in W 49.61 in D 3.15 in
Portrait of Lady Margaret Aubrey Lowther c.1682-1692 Michael Dahl, oil on canvas
By Michael Dahl
Located in London, GB
and members of the English court and he worked for the Duke of Somerset painting the Petworth
Canvas, Oil
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H 58.27 in W 48.04 in D 3.15 in
Portrait of Frances, Viscountess Scudamore in a Silver Dress & Blue Cloak
By Charles Jervas
Located in London, GB
Scudamore died in 1729. The couple had one daughter Frances (1711–c.1750), who married Henry Somerset
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 57.09 in W 48.43 in D 1.97 in
Portrait of a Gentleman, John Packer in Blue Coat with Diamonds, Oil Painting
By John Closterman
Located in London, GB
practiced as an art dealer. His distinguished patrons included the Duke and Duchess of Somerset and the
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 59 in W 47 in D 6 in
Oil Painting, Portrait of Lady Elizabeth Percy by the studio of Sir Peter Lely
Located in Uppingham, GB
, 6th Duke of Somerset, Elizabeth Seymour, Duchess of Somerset and suo jure Baroness Percy (26 January
Oil
18th Oil Painting Horses Feeding at the Stables
By James Seymour
Located in London, GB
Jolliffe and Charles Seymour, 6th Duke of Somerset. Jolliffe's love for horses and art proved great, and
Oil
Sold
H 62.21 in W 51.19 in D 3.94 in
PORTRAIT of Mary Davison, Lady Eden (c.1710-1794) c.1725
By Michael Dahl
Located in London, GB
Prince George of Denmark, and Queen Anne and members of the English court and he worked for the Duke of
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 55.52 in W 46.86 in D 3.15 in
Portrait of Lady, Mary Sackville, Countess of Dorset, Studio of Godfrey Kneller
By studio of Sir Godfrey Kneller
Located in London, GB
Dorset and later first Duke. As a child he was a favourite with the brusque and taciturn King (William
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 32 in W 28 in D 4 in
Oil on Canvas English Portrait of The Duchess of Somerset signed and dated 1938.
Located in London/Yorkshire, GB
Francis Edward Seymour the 17th Duke of Somerset in London in 1906 she became the Duchess of Somerset. She
Oil
Sold
H 56.7 in W 46.86 in
English 17th century portrait of a young girl in a landscape with a lamb
By John Closterman
Located in Bath, Somerset
behalf of his aristocratic patrons in England such as the Duke of Somerset. According to Vertue, he
Canvas, Oil
$14,950
H 23.5 in W 29.63 in D 3.5 in
Adolf Constantin Baumgartner Stoiloff Oil on Board Cossacks Warriors on Horsback
By Adolf Constantin Baumgartner-Stoiloff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adolf Constantin Baumgartner Stoiloff (Austrian/Russian, 1850-1924) a fine oil on board "Charging Cossack Warriors on Horseback" within an ornate giltwood frame, circa 1890 Born in ...
Gesso, Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
1920's Antique French Art Deco Carved Walnut Sofa / Settee
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Rare 1920's French Art Deco Carved Walnut Sofa / Settee. Beautifully carved & detailed. Please look closely at pictures as the details are phenomenal. The upholstery is original and ...
Wood
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.25 in W 52 in D 19 in
French Art Deco Style Steel Ebonized Lacquered Walnut Marble Console Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This French Art Deco style steel, ebonized lacquered walnut, and marble console table embodies the bold elegance and refined craftsmanship that defined the glamour of the 1920s and 1...
Marble, Steel
Sold|$12,500
H 40 in W 50 in D 1 in
"Perseus Rescuing Andromeda" Oil on Canvas Large Old Master Painting
Located in Bradenton, FL
"Perseus Rescuing Andromeda" Masterful Old Master Oil on Canvas Painting, Large size, framed. Painting depicts the dramatic scene from Greek mythology where Perseus, the hero, saves ...
Canvas, Paint
Iron strong box or safe. 19th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Safe box. Iron. XIX century. Rectangular safe made of iron, with a rectangular base, two handles on the sides and classicist-influenced molding decorations on the fronts and top. It...
Other, Iron
$1,905Sale Price|30% Off
H 45.48 in W 17.33 in D 23.23 in
Library Stepladder in Wood, Leather and Brass
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice library stepladder is made of wood and brass, the steps are trimmed in leather. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Brass
Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
One of Minton's most popular patterns is named "Porcelain Ball” which features a large diameter plate bordered by a gold and white floral decoration and trimmed with an acid etc...
Porcelain
Sold|$4,950
H 22 in W 25 in
English 19th century Fox hunter with hounds, hunter and rider in a landscape
Located in Woodbury, CT
Attributed John Nost Sartorius (1759–1828) Fox Hunter and Hounds Oil on canvas, circa 1810 Provenance: Ackermann & Johnson, London A fine and spirited example of early 19th-century ...
Canvas, Oil
French Art Deco Walnut & Upholstered Settee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This refined and timeless walnut-framed settee was crafted in France, early 20th century, at the rise of Art Deco, bearing transitional features from earlier styles to suit a number ...
Textile, Walnut
$68,485
H 110.24 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Monumental Pair of Hercules Sculptures in Italian Marble – Late 20th Century 280
Located in Madrid, ES
Impressive monumental pair of sculptures carved in Italian marble, dating from the late 20th century, representing the figure of Hercules. These sculptures showcase extraordinary cra...
Marble
Large 19th Century Ecclesiastical Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large antique late 19th century Ecclesiastical style stained glass window signed by Ward & Hughes, London, 1890. This window is of excellent artistry, with each tiny detail hand pa...
Glass, Stained Glass, Wood, Pine
$879Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.5 in W 16 in
19th Century French Romantic Serene Woodland By The River Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Woodland Landscape French School, signed and dated 1855 indistinctly signed by artist Oil painting on canvas, unframed Canvas: 10.5 x 16 inches Condition: The painting is in very go...
Oil
$5,453Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.5 in W 7.5 in
Fine 17th Century Italian Old Master Oil Painting Madonna with Christ Child
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Madonna & Christ Child Italian, 17th century oil on wood panel, unframed board: 9.5 x 7.5 inches provenance: private collection, Paris condition: very good and sound condition fo...
Oil
Early 20th Century Bronze Table Lamp
By Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass and Glass Company
Located in Tarrytown, NY
This early 2oth Century Pittsburg olive leaf table lamp was most likely made by Pittsburg Lamp, Brass and Glass Company of Pittsburg, PA, a manufacturer of fine molded lamps and lamp...
Brass, Bronze
Samuel Robb Carved Tobacciana Trade Sign
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Tobacciana trade sign carved by Samuel Robb, New York, Circa 1885. Figure holds a knife and bundle of cigars with tobacco boxes. Retains original base. Total height from floor is 74"...
Wood
Italian School 17th century "Christ in the Temple"
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian School 17th century "Christ in the Temple" Oil/canvas/double, 106 x 118 cm. good condition
Paint
An elegant and sophisticated decorative touch in any living space, portrait paintings have remained popular throughout the years and are widely loved pieces of art for display in many homes today.
Portrait paintings are at least as old as ancient Egypt, where realistic, lifelike depictions of the recently deceased — commonly known as “mummy portraits” — were painted on wooden panels and affixed to mummies as part of the burial tradition.
For centuries, painters have used portraiture as a means of expressing a subject’s nobility, societal status and authority. Portraits were given as gifts in Renaissance Europe, and a portrait artist might have been commissioned to help mark a significant occasion such as a wedding or a promotion to high office. Prior to the advent of photography, which eventually replaced painted portraits as a quicker and more efficient way of capturing a person’s essence, the subject of a portrait had to sit for hours until the painter had finished. And during the 18th century in particular, if an artist commissioned for a portrait struggled with how to adequately memorialize and capture a subject’s likeness, sometimes a portrait painting wasn’t completed for up to a year.
Whether it’s part of the gallery-style approach to your living-room or dining-room walls or merely inspiration as you devise an eye-grabbing color scheme in your home, a portrait painting is a timeless decorative object for any interior. A landscape painting or sculpture might give you the kind of insight into a specific region of the world or a different culture that you can ascertain only through art. Similarly, when you take the time to learn about the subject of a portrait painting that you bring into your home — the sitter’s history, the relationship between the sitter and the artist should one exist, the story of how the portrait came to be — that work can become intensely personal in addition to its place as an object for an art-hungry corner of your apartment or house.
On 1stDibs, visit a vast collection of famous portrait paintings or works by emerging artists. Search by medium to find the right portrait paintings for your home in oil paint, synthetic resin paint and more. Find portrait paintings in a variety of styles, too, including contemporary, Impressionist and Pop art, or search by artist to find unique works created by painters such as Mark Beard, Steve Kaufman and Montse Valdés.