$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
$8,196
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
$49,219
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
$34,180
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
$341
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
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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
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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 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
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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 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
$14,606Sale Price|20% Off
H 52.76 in W 42.52 in
Annunciation Bonini Paint Oil in canvas Old master 17th Century Leonardo Italy
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Girolamo Bonini, called Anconitano (Ancona, circa 1600 - Bologna 1680) Annunciation (or Madonna of the Beautiful Angel) Oil on canvas (115 x 91 cm. - Framed 134 x 108 cm.) Work ac...
Oil
$14,492Sale Price|20% Off
H 39 in W 62 in
Huge 17th Century Flemish Old Master Oil Painting Figures Playing Cards
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Card Players Flemish Old Master, 17th century based on a version (in reverse) of a painting by Cornelis de Vos (Flemish 1584-1651) oil on canvas, unframed Canvas: 39 x 62 inches ...
Oil, Canvas
$2,406Sale Price|20% Off
H 6 in W 5 in
Antique Spanish Old Master Oil on Wood Panel, Head Portrait of Christ
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: 18/19th Century Spanish School Title :Head study of Christ Medium: oil painting on wood panel, period gilt framed panel : 6 x 5 inches Provenance: private collect...
Oil
$21,807
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
$24,609
H 16.5 in W 18.5 in
18th Century Neoclassical Oil Painting of the Trojan War: Briseis & Achilles
By James Thornhill
Located in London, GB
James Thornhill (1674-1735) Oil on canvas 12 x 14 inches; 16 ½ x 18 ½ in. Inc. frame The subject matter and inclusion of herms on both sides shows the influence of Louis Laguerre (...
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
By George Romney
Located in Miami, FL
DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...
Oil, Canvas
$284,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 25 in
Portrait of Lady Bagot - Niece to the Duke of Wellington
By Sir John Hoppner
Located in Miami, FL
The sitter is Mary Charlotte Anne Wellesly-Pole, eldest daughter of William, 4th Earl of Mornington and niece to the Duke of Wellington. This is one of Hoppner's best works. The sitt...
Oil
$3,828Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.08 in W 27.96 in D 1.97 in
18th century antique portrait Edmund Hoyle Circle of James Latham, Edmund Hoyle
Located in York, GB
18th century Bust portrait of a gentleman in a blue coat with gold buttons (Said to be Edmund Hoyle, inventor of Whist) oil on canvas circle of James Latham. Housed in a gilt frame t...
Oil
$6,976
H 35.44 in W 30.71 in D 2.37 in
Portrait of a Gentleman, David Erskine, 13th Laird of Dun, Wearing Armour c.1700
Located in London, GB
The gentleman in this exquisite oil on canvas portrait, presented by Titan Fine Art, is shown with the grandiloquence characteristic of the English School of painting. He is portray...
Oil, Canvas
$2,800
H 26.78 in W 22.84 in D 2.76 in
The blue bow: a little boy with tousled hair naturalistic portrait oil painting
Located in Norwich, GB
This sweet little boy sits quietly like a well brought up child, but you can see in his eyes how much he likes to run and play. In this sensitive portrait painted in circa 1860 by Fé...
Canvas, Oil
$3,921
H 22.5 in W 18.5 in
17th-Century Flemish School, Portrait Of A Gentleman In A Justaucorps, Oil
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This fine late 17th-century Flemish portrait depicts a distinguished gentleman dressed in the elaborate fashions of the 1670s. He wears a long, collarless coat known as a justaucorps...
Canvas, Oil
$3,171Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 31 in D 1 in
Fine 18th Century English Aristocratic Portrait of a Lady Oval Canvas Gilt Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: English School, circa 1740's Title: Portrait of a Lady, traditionally identified as 'Anne of Chesterfield'. Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed Size: painting: ...
Canvas, Oil
$43,350
H 50 in W 41 in D 2 in
Portrait of Lady in Silver Dress - Dutch Old Master art portrait oil painting
By Willem Wissing
Located in Hagley, England
This lovely Dutch Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to circle of Willem Wissing. Wissing settled in England and emerged as Peter Lely's most important pupil after his de...
Oil
$15,214Sale Price|20% Off
H 38.98 in W 45.28 in
Artist's Studio Thomas Paint 17/18th Century Oil on canvas Old master Flemisch
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Gerard Thomas (Antwerp 1663-1720) Attributed to The Artist's Studio Oil on canvas (99 x 115 cm - in frame 70 x 86 cm) This fascinating painting, depicting the interior of an ar...
Oil
Portrait of a Nobleman, French School 17th Century
Located in New York, NY
French portrait of a nobleman, 17th Century, great condition. With a beautiful carved wooden frame.
Canvas, Oil
$70,445Sale Price|20% Off
H 61 in W 49 in
Holy Family with the Young St John The Baptist and St Elizabeth
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Scipione Pulzone, called Il Gaetano (Gaeta 1544 - Rome 1598) Holy Family with the Young St John The Baptist and St Elizabeth Oil on canvas A Royal Coat of Arms lower left Canvas size...
Oil
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.
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