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Portrait of Antoine Brulley de Saint-Seine
Portrait of Antoine Brulley de Saint-Seine

Portrait of Antoine Brulley de Saint-Seine

Located in Vancouver, BC

An 18th century portrait of an important Parisian bureaucrat and aristocrat named Antoine Brulley de Saint-Seine who was born in 1719. He died in Paris and according to a typed biog...

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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Gentlemen

Portrait of a Gentlemen

Located in Greven, DE

The present painting shows a nobleman standing in a landscape. He wears elegant clothes as fashionable in the 1660s. He gestures towards a building situated in the landscape, perhaps...

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18th Century and Earlier Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Panel

Madonna of the Rocks after Leonardo Da Vinci
Madonna of the Rocks after Leonardo Da Vinci

Madonna of the Rocks after Leonardo Da Vinci

Located in Vancouver, BC

An early 19th century oil on board depicting the beautiful young Madonna with three children at her feet. The painting is in a carved and gilded frame of the period. The original wor...

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Early 19th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th century oil mountain/lake- landscape  scene manner de breanski
19th century oil mountain/lake- landscape  scene manner de breanski

19th century oil mountain/lake- landscape scene manner de breanski

Located in York, North Yorkshire

A large 19th century oil on canvas mountain/lake scene, manner/ style of de breanski . Housed in a period gilt frame Free shipping within the UK mainland, usually within 14 days. In...

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19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Gentleman
Portrait of a Gentleman

Portrait of a Gentleman

Located in Vancouver, BC

Follower of Sir Anthony Van Dyck (1599-1641) Portrait of a Gentleman wearing a black cloak with lace ruff holding a falcon at his left in a landscape at dusk. Oil and bitumen on scul...

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

17th Century Portrait of Jesuit Priest
17th Century Portrait of Jesuit Priest

17th Century Portrait of Jesuit Priest

Located in San Antonio, TX

Portrait depicting a Jesuit Priest, Possibly St Ignatius, from a collector of medieval and gothic art. This portrait's estimated date is between 1580 and 1700, we ask that you review...

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

French Frame "Allegorie Cherubins" 19th Century
French Frame "Allegorie Cherubins" 19th Century

French Frame "Allegorie Cherubins" 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

"French Frame "Allegorie of Cherubins" 19th Century" France 19th Century Frame French School "Allegory of Cherubins" 133cm x 77cm Paliotti SL Madrid Spain

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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Mythological Frame " The Queen Of Sheba" France 19th Century
Mythological Frame " The Queen Of Sheba" France 19th Century

Mythological Frame " The Queen Of Sheba" France 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

"Mythological Frame " The Queen Of Sheba " France 19th Century" France 19th Century Mythological frame representing "The Queen of Sheba" oil on canvas 166cm x 122cm 196cm x 153cm w...

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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Triumphant Copy Of Bacchus (the Drinkers) Diego Velasquez 19th Century
Triumphant Copy Of Bacchus (the Drinkers) Diego Velasquez 19th Century

Triumphant Copy Of Bacchus (the Drinkers) Diego Velasquez 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

"Triumphant Copy Of Bacchus (the Drinkers) Diego Velasquez 19th Century" Oil on canvas 165cm x 225cm Paliotti SL Madrid Spain

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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Important 18th Century French Frame "Bacchanale"
Important 18th Century French Frame "Bacchanale"

Important 18th Century French Frame "Bacchanale"

Located in Madrid, ES

"Important 18th Century French Frame " Bacchanale "" French 18th Century 127cm x 78cm 148cm x 100cm with Frame "Bacchanale- Rich with characters Paliotti SL Madrid Spain

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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil

French School 19th Century " Nude "
French School 19th Century " Nude "

French School 19th Century " Nude "

Located in Madrid, ES

"French School 19th Century "Nude"" 19th Century France "Nude" painted on paper and glue on canvas sign 'David 78cm x 56 without frame 95cm x 74cm with frame Paliotti SL Madrid S...

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19th Century Old Masters Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

French 19th Century Frame " Scene Galante"
French 19th Century Frame " Scene Galante"

French 19th Century Frame " Scene Galante"

Located in Madrid, ES

"French 19th Century Frame "Scene Galante"" France 19th Century French Frame - Copy of F. Boucher "Scene Galante" With frame: 100cm x 75cm without frame: 84cm x 60cm Paliotti SL M...

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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

" Portrait Noble Man "
" Portrait Noble Man "

" Portrait Noble Man "

Unavailable|$11,116

" Portrait Noble Man "

Located in Madrid, ES

"Portrait Noble Man" oil on canvas "Noble Man" 17th Century Dutch School 60cm x 48cm plus 20cm of frame Paliotti SL Madrid España

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

" Holy Family "
" Holy Family "

" Holy Family "

Unavailable|$11,116

" Holy Family "

Located in Madrid, ES

"Italian School "Holy Family" 18th Century" Oil on canvas Italian School 18th Century "Holy Family" gilt wood frame 93cm x 73cm Paliotti SL Madrid Spain

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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

" Portrait Queen of France "
" Portrait Queen of France "

" Portrait Queen of France "

Unavailable|$14,627

" Portrait Queen of France "

Located in Madrid, ES

"Portrait " Queen Of France" 18th Century" Important French School Table 18th Century "Queen of France" Oil on canvas 110cm x 136cm Paliotti SL Madrid Spain

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Virgin and the Child
The Virgin and the Child

The Virgin and the Child

Unavailable|$8,776

The Virgin and the Child

Located in Madrid, ES

"The Virgin And The Child" Italian School 17th Century" Important Italian School 17th Century (first moist) Representing the themeiconographic of the "Virgin and Child" oil on canva...

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil

The Flight of the Holy Family to Egypt, Oil on canvas, Italian school circa 1680
The Flight of the Holy Family to Egypt, Oil on canvas, Italian school circa 1680

The Flight of the Holy Family to Egypt, Oil on canvas, Italian school circa 1680

Located in Paris, FR

The Flight into Egypt, an episode of childhood of Christ in the New Testament, representing Joseph, Mary and Jesus on a donkey, fleeing from Palestine to Egypt, at the behest of the ...

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17th Century Old Masters Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Tavern Scene
Tavern Scene

Tavern Scene, circa 1700s

Unavailable|$1,800

Tavern Scene

Located in Lake Worth, FL

This little Old Masters piece is 2.63 h x 4.25 w The frame is 10.75 h x 12.13 w x 2.5 d

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18th Century and Earlier Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

18th CENTURY ENGLISH OIL PORTRAIT OF AN OFFICER  IN A RED COAT
18th CENTURY ENGLISH OIL PORTRAIT OF AN OFFICER  IN A RED COAT

18th CENTURY ENGLISH OIL PORTRAIT OF AN OFFICER IN A RED COAT

Located in London/Yorkshire, GB

PORTRAIT OF AN OFFICER c.1715 - CIRCLE OF MICHAEL DAHL (1659 - 1743) A fine 18th century English portrait of an officer which dates to around 1715, a period in British military hist...

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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

A femme avare, galant escroc. Galant Scene Interior. Lancret. French
A femme avare, galant escroc. Galant Scene Interior. Lancret. French

A femme avare, galant escroc. Galant Scene Interior. Lancret. French

Located in Greven, DE

French School after Nicolas Lancret A femme avare, galant escroc (Jealous woman/ charming swindler) c. 1770 oil on panel, 28,5 x 37 cm (frame: 47 x 55 cm) The painting is a very f...

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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

School of Liege, The Martyrdom of St Paul, A Religious Portrait
School of Liege, The Martyrdom of St Paul, A Religious Portrait

School of Liege, The Martyrdom of St Paul, A Religious Portrait

Located in Lincoln, GB

School of Liège, mid-17th century The Martyrdom of St Paul oil on canvas 57 3/4 by 42 3/8 in.; 146.8 by 107.6 cm. PROVENANCE J.J. Chapuis (red wax seal on the stretcher); Mr. & M...

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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

" View of Venice "

" View of Venice "

Unavailable|$3,510

" View of Venice "

Located in Madrid, ES

"Italian School End Of The 18th Century "View Of Venice"" Oil on canvas 27cm x 40cm Frameless Italian School Late 18th Century Paliotti SL Madrid Spain

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Early 18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

" Portrait Countess Branicka "
" Portrait Countess Branicka "

" Portrait Countess Branicka "

Located in Madrid, ES

"Portrait Countess Branicka Spidon Sign (1860/1900)" Portrait of Countess Branicka Sign 'in the left column' Spiridon '1860/1900 Oil on canvas 142cm x 93cm Paliotti SL Madrid Spain

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Early 19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of the Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand of Austria as soldier
Portrait of the Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand of Austria as soldier

Portrait of the Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand of Austria as soldier

Located in Greven, DE

Flemish School, 17th Century Portrait of the Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand of Austria (1609-1641) Oil on canvas, 48 x 58 cm Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand was Governor of the Spanis...

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18th Century and Earlier Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Monumental Spanish School Of The 15th Century
Monumental Spanish School Of The 15th Century

Monumental Spanish School Of The 15th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

"Monumental Spanish School Of The 15th Century" Spanish school of the 15th century representing Saint Hubert of Liège, Christian saint, Basque of Tongeren and Maastricht. It is celeb...

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15th Century and Earlier Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Madonna & Child

Madonna & Child

Unavailable

Madonna & Child

Located in By Appointment Only, GB

Manner of Jacopo Del Sellaio (Florence 1441-1493) Madonna & Child, oil on panel, Provenance: The Raydon Gallery, Madison Avenue, New York. Private collection UK.

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15th Century and Earlier Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Quis Evadet? (Who can escape?)
Quis Evadet? (Who can escape?)

Quis Evadet? (Who can escape?)

Located in Greven, DE

Quis Evadet? c.1700/20 oil on canvas, 74 x 60 cm frame: 79 x 68 cm The painting varies an engraving by Hendrick Goltzius from 1590. "Who Can Escape?" is the motto of this delightfu...

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Late 17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Nobleman

Nobleman, 1630

Unavailable|$5,499

Nobleman

Located in München, DE

Portrait of the 17th century nobleman Belongs to around 1630-1640s, of Italian or French origin. Oil on canvas, 60x51x2 cm (without frame) Restored, in good condition with original c...

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Madonna of the Basket
The Madonna of the Basket

The Madonna of the Basket

Located in Vancouver, BC

Italian School, 17th century, oil on panel, with wax seal on reverse "DIEU ET MON PAYS/IM" ("God and My Country"), copy of Correggio's "The Madonna of the Basket" in the National Gal...

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Portrait of a Lady
Portrait of a Lady

Portrait of a Lady, c. 1770

Unavailable|$5,616

Portrait of a Lady

Located in Greven, DE

French School Portrait of a lady oil on canvas, 60 x 52 cm with frame 80 x 69 cm This portrait may be attributed to the circle of Jean Baptiste Greuze.

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Late 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand II.
Portrait of Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand II.

Portrait of Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand II.

Located in Greven, DE

Prague School, early 17th Century Portrait of Emperor Ferdinand II of Austria, bust-length, in a black costume with a white 'molensteenkraag' and a black hat with frame: 78.5 x 98.5

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Early 17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Virgen del Buen Auxilio

Virgen del Buen Auxilio

Unavailable|$40,000

Virgen del Buen Auxilio

Located in Zapopan, Jalisco

Inscribed, "Nuestra Señora del Buen Auxilio", center top. Bottom left "San Telosphoro", bottom right "San Louis"

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18th Century and Earlier Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

History of Saint John the Baptist: The Dance of Salome

History of Saint John the Baptist: The Dance of Salome

Located in Barcelona, ES

The Alejo Master History of Saint John the Baptist: The Dance of Salome Oil on panel 123,5 by 73,5 cm Palencia, first quarter of the 16th century With certificate from Dr Isab...

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18th Century and Earlier Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

A Capriccio: Italian Landscape with a town view
A Capriccio: Italian Landscape with a town view

A Capriccio: Italian Landscape with a town view

Located in Greven, DE

A Capriccio: Italian Landscape with a town, probably Rome Oil on canvas, 48 x 80 cm Provenance Probably Art Gallery, Italy, 1994 1994-2013 Private collection, North Germany ...

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18th Century and Earlier Old Masters Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

St. John the Evangelist and Calvary

St. John the Evangelist and Calvary

Located in Barcelona, ES

Tempera on panel (pine) 147 by 60,5 cm Tarragona (Spain), around 1450 - 1460 Central panel and Calvary of a small altarpiece.

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18th Century and Earlier Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Tempera, Wood Panel

Figures in an architectural capriccio

Figures in an architectural capriccio

Located in Barcelona, ES

Circle of Viviano Codazzi (Bergamo 1603 - 1672 Rome) Figures in an architectural capriccio Oil on canvas 96 x 122 cm

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18th Century and Earlier Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Diana the Huntress

Diana the Huntress

Unavailable|$29,254

Diana the Huntress

Located in Barcelona, ES

Circle of Jan Van Balen (Antwep 1611 – 1654) Diana the Huntress Oil on canvas 71,5 x 101,8 cm

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18th Century and Earlier Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

" Woman with Grapes "
" Woman with Grapes "

" Woman with Grapes "

Located in Madrid, ES

Roman School Italy 19th Century "Woman with Grapes" Rome - Italy 19th Century Oil on canvas 97cm x 87cm Paliotti SL Madrid España

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19th Century Old Masters Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

" Still Life "
" Still Life "

" Still Life "

Unavailable|$14,042

" Still Life "

Located in Madrid, ES

"Italian School End Of The 17th Century "Still Life" Important painting Italian school end of the 17th century "Still Life" oil on canvas 54cm x 67cm Paliotti SL Madrid Spain

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17th Century Old Masters Still-life Paintings

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Oil

" Still Life "

" Still Life "

Unavailable|$5,733

" Still Life "

Located in Madrid, ES

"Italian School Of The 17th Century "still Life"" 17th century Italian school painting depicting a still life, oil on canvas in a good state of preservation A still life is an artist...

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17th Century Old Masters Still-life Paintings

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Oil

" Stil Life "
" Stil Life "

" Stil Life "

Unavailable|$15,797

" Stil Life "

Located in Madrid, ES

"Italian School 18th Century " Still Life" "Still Life" Flowers and Fruits Oil on canvas Rome (Italy) 150cm x 111cm Paliotti SL Madrid Spain

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18th Century Old Masters Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Two Three-Masters in High Seas - marine drawing, following Willem Van de Velde
Two Three-Masters in High Seas - marine drawing, following Willem Van de Velde

Two Three-Masters in High Seas - marine drawing, following Willem Van de Velde

Located in London, GB

Dimensions: 7.5 x 9 in (19 x 23 cm) Sold mounted, unframed. This dramatic ink drawing, influenced by the Dutch marine artist Willem Van de Velde, shows two three-master ships buffet...

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Early 19th Century Romantic Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Pencil

Coat of Arms of a Ship of the Dutch East India Company (VOC)
Coat of Arms of a Ship of the Dutch East India Company (VOC)

Coat of Arms of a Ship of the Dutch East India Company (VOC)

Located in Greven, DE

Dutch School, Coat of Arms Oil on panel, 32,3 x 29,1 cm The coat of arms refers to a dutch families : „Hof te Dieren“, „Vosterman“, "Dieren" and „De Cocq van Delwijnen“. The„Hof...

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18th Century Old Masters Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Studies of a fallen warrior and a soldier fighting with a dragon

Studies of a fallen warrior and a soldier fighting with a dragon

Located in Greven, DE

Several studies by an unknown artist The style may refer to an Italian artist. drawing several old damages/ old foldings

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Late 17th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Study of a young man or an angle for a pendentive
Study of a young man or an angle for a pendentive

Study of a young man or an angle for a pendentive

Located in Greven, DE

Drawing on blue paper in passepartout

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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

The Muse Thalia

The Muse Thalia

Unavailable|$702

The Muse Thalia

Located in Greven, DE

The Muse Thalia with a triangel. She is of the amusing poetry and entertainment. drawing on blue paper; glued to passepartout

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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Cupido with Doves
Cupido with Doves

Cupido with Doves

Unavailable|$351

Cupido with Doves

Located in Greven, DE

Drawing glued in passepartout several old tears and creases

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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Study of architecture
Study of architecture

Study of architecture

Unavailable|$351

Study of architecture

Located in Greven, DE

Drawing on paper, glued in passepartout inscribed "No 17"

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18th Century Old Masters Interior Drawings and Watercolors

Portrait of a Lady
Portrait of a Lady

Portrait of a Lady

Unavailable|$234

Portrait of a Lady

Located in Greven, DE

Drawing on paper, glued to board (see photo) a little tear on the left bears a signature ? lower right measurement of the full sheet: 31 x 25 cm

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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Study of a Man
Study of a Man

Study of a Man

Unavailable|$468

Study of a Man

Located in Greven, DE

Drawing on blue paper 29 x 20 cm inscribed on the back "Jacques P.../ leven jean p... / le ... "

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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Study of a woman
Study of a woman

Study of a woman

Unavailable|$1,521

Study of a woman

Located in Greven, DE

French School, 18th century. Head of a woman Black chalk on paper 31,5 x 27,5 cm

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Late 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper

Portrait of a maid
Portrait of a maid

Portrait of a maid, c. 1780

Unavailable|$2,457

Portrait of a maid

Located in Greven, DE

French School, c. 1780 Portrait of a maid Red and blue chalk, wash, heightened in white, on grey paper Mould stains 34 x 39 cm

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18th Century and Earlier Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper

Study of a man and two dogs, Two Eagles
Study of a man and two dogs, Two Eagles

Study of a man and two dogs, Two Eagles

Located in Greven, DE

Double sided drawing Study of a man and two dogs Two Eagles Pen and wash on paper Crayon on paper, 13,5 x 9 cm

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18th Century and Earlier Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper

Study of a man
Study of a man

Study of a man

Unavailable|$1,170

Study of a man

Located in Greven, DE

French School, 18th century Circle of Francois Boucher Study of a man An impressive drawing of a man, wearing a headscarf black chalk on paper 20 x 18,5 cm Provenance: ...

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18th Century and Earlier Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Chalk, Paper

Self-portrait of an artist
Self-portrait of an artist

Self-portrait of an artist

Unavailable|$3,510

Self-portrait of an artist

Located in Greven, DE

German School, 18th century Self-portrait of an artist Red chalk on paper 20 x 28 cm Mould stains Dated “1626” Inscribed “I.43 (?)” lower left Inscribed “Anno 1626/ S…/J…y..” ...

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18th Century and Earlier Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Chalk, Paper

Portrait of Emperor Leopold I of Habsburg, Unknown Master, 17th Century
Portrait of Emperor Leopold I of Habsburg, Unknown Master, 17th Century

Portrait of Emperor Leopold I of Habsburg, Unknown Master, 17th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Half-length portrait of Emperor Leopold I (born 1640, reigned 1658-1705) of Habsburg and later Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire in armor with imperial cloak. Around his neck he wears...

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Trompe l'Oeil - Oil on Canvas by Unknown Italian Master 19th Century
Trompe l'Oeil - Oil on Canvas by Unknown Italian Master 19th Century

Trompe l'Oeil - Oil on Canvas by Unknown Italian Master 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Trompe l'oeil is a wonderful oil on canvas, with the reproduction of Giovanni Francesco Romanelli's artworks and a copy after Correggio, kept at the Galleria Borghese. Signed lower ...

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19th Century Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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    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.
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    Yes, paintings by unknown artists may be worth something in some cases. When a painting’s maker isn't a well-known artist or is completely anonymous, factors like the visual appeal, historical significance, previous ownership and condition will determine the value of a painting. A certified appraiser or experienced art dealer can evaluate your piece using these criteria and provide you with an estimated value for your art. Shop a wide range of paintings on 1stDibs.