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William Matthew Prior

Early 19th Century American Portrait of a Man
Early 19th Century American Portrait of a Man

Early 19th Century American Portrait of a Man

Located in Houston, TX

The painting's style is similar to American artist, William Matthew Prior, John Stanley, and John Brewster Jr.

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Early 19th Century Naturalistic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

A Gentlemen & Lady
A Gentlemen & Lady

A Gentlemen & Lady

Located in Saratoga Springs, NY

The sitters are rendered with frontal clarity and minimal modeling, their features flattened and idealized in a manner consistent with the “flat likeness” aesthetic advertised by Wil...

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1840s Folk Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

American Folk Art Portrait of a Young Child Holding a Slipper, c. 1830–1850
American Folk Art Portrait of a Young Child Holding a Slipper, c. 1830–1850

American Folk Art Portrait of a Young Child Holding a Slipper, c. 1830–1850

Located in Atlanta, GA

Such prop furniture appears in many formal portraits to lend a sense of warmth and prosperity. For instance, William Matthew Prior’s Little Miss Fairfield (1850) features a burgundy ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

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Pair of William Prior Portraits of Durfee Brothers
Pair of William Prior Portraits of Durfee Brothers

Pair of William Prior Portraits of Durfee Brothers

By William Matthew Prior

Located in Columbus, OH

James Durfee Jr. and Horatio Nelson Durfee Attributed to William Matthew Prior (1806-1873), New Bedford, MA.

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Antique 19th Century American Paintings

Portrait of George Washington, by William Matthew Prior, circa 1840s
Portrait of George Washington, by William Matthew Prior, circa 1840s

Portrait of George Washington, by William Matthew Prior, circa 1840s

Located in Nantucket, MA

William Matthew Prior was the son of Captain William Prior, a sea captain, and Sarah Bryant Prior, born in Bath, Maine, on May 16, 1806.

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Antique 1840s American Federal Paintings

Materials

Wood

"Portrait of a Gentleman" American Prior-Hamblin School
"Portrait of a Gentleman" American Prior-Hamblin School

"Portrait of a Gentleman" American Prior-Hamblin School

By William Matthew Prior

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Most likely executed by William Matthew Prior, oil on board measuring painting 14" H x 10 1/2" and 16 1/2" H x 12 1/2" W with period frame.

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Antique 1840s American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Paint

Portrait of an American Gentleman Prior-Hamblin School
Portrait of an American Gentleman Prior-Hamblin School

Portrait of an American Gentleman Prior-Hamblin School

By William Matthew Prior

Located in Wiscasett, ME

This oil on canvas is unsigned but most likely the work of William Matthew Prior. The canvas is stamped on the reverse with a period Baltimore canvas maker. 27" x 34" canvas size and...

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1840s Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Gentleman

Portrait of a Gentleman

By William Matthew Prior

Located in Wiscasett, ME

Most likely executed by William Matthew Prior, oil on board measuring painting 14" H x 10 1/2" and 16 1/2" H x 12 1/2" W with period frame.

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1840s Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of an American Gentleman Prior-Hamblin School
Portrait of an American Gentleman Prior-Hamblin School

Portrait of an American Gentleman Prior-Hamblin School

By William Matthew Prior

Located in Wiscasset, ME

This oil on canvas is unsigned but most likely the work of William Matthew Prior. The canvas is stamped on the reverse with a period Baltimore canvas maker. 27" x 34" canvas size and...

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Antique 1840s American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Paint

Reverse Painting on Glass of George and Martha Washington by W. M. Prior
Reverse Painting on Glass of George and Martha Washington by W. M. Prior

Reverse Painting on Glass of George and Martha Washington by W. M. Prior

By William Matthew Prior

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th century reverse painted on glass portrait of George and Martha Washington by William Matthew Prior (1806 - 1873), one of New England's great itinerant folk artists.

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Antique 1830s American Federal Paintings

Materials

Glass

Americana Portraits
Americana Portraits

Americana Portraits

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H 28.25 in W 22.75 in D 2 in

Americana Portraits

Located in Asheville, NC

Pair of portrait in the style of William Matthew Prior. Prior is an intriguing figure among nineteenth-century painters, both for his business practices and for his personal beliefs.

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Antique 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas

William Matthew Prior, American, Active in Massachussetts and Mai

William Matthew Prior, American, Active in Massachussetts and Mai

Located in Litchfield, CT

William Matthew Prior (1806-1873) Portrait of a Young Girl in a Plaid Dress Holding a Bouquet of Flowers New England Unsigned, ca. 1835-1840.

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Antique 1830s American Folk Art Paintings

William Matthew Prior Portrait of Martha Bancroft, New Hampshire circa 1830-1840

William Matthew Prior Portrait of Martha Bancroft, New Hampshire circa 1830-1840

By William Matthew Prior

Located in Litchfield, CT

This portrait of Martha Bancroft of Durham, New Hampshire was painted, circa 1830-1840 by William Matthew Prior. The piece is unsigned and painted with oil on academy board in a peri...

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Antique 1830s American Paintings

Lincoln Portrait
Lincoln Portrait

Lincoln Portrait

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H 25.5 in W 21.5 in

Lincoln Portrait

By William Matthew Prior

Located in San Francisco, CA

We think it was painted shortly after the Civil War and have seen similar paintings attributed to William Matthew Prior (1806-1873). See "America Folk Portraits" by Rumford, page 17...

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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Portrait of a Young Child in a White Dress
Portrait of a Young Child in a White Dress

Portrait of a Young Child in a White Dress

Located in Columbus, OH

Depicting a young child in a white dress with lace neck and sleeves, holding a spray of cherries in her hands, with swag drapery and tassel background. William Matthew Prior was b...

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Antique 19th Century American Paintings

Portrait of Little Boy in Red Dress
Portrait of Little Boy in Red Dress

Portrait of Little Boy in Red Dress

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H 29.5 in W 25.25 in

Portrait of Little Boy in Red Dress

Located in Columbus, OH

Signed on reverse "East Boston, Trenton St. 3d Sec.. W.M. Prior, 1849, $..." William Matthew Prior was born May 16, 1806, in Bath, Maine, the son of sea captain Matthew Prior.

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Antique 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas

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Located in Grand Rapids, MI

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By Harriet Cany Peale

Located in New York, NY

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Materials

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Superb Ammi Phillips American Folk Art Portrait Painting, circa 1840
Superb Ammi Phillips American Folk Art Portrait Painting, circa 1840

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By Ammi Phillips

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Superb Ammi Phillips American Folk Art Portrait painting, circa 1840 We are proud of our acquisition of this authentic masterpiece by Ammi Phillips (1788-1865). The finely rendered ...

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Portrait of a Young Gentleman English circa 1860's Period Framed Oil Painting
Portrait of a Young Gentleman English circa 1860's Period Framed Oil Painting

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Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

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large 18th century portrait gentleman oil on canvas
large 18th century portrait gentleman oil on canvas

large 18th century portrait gentleman oil on canvas, 18th century

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H 58.27 in W 47.64 in D 2.37 in

large 18th century portrait gentleman oil on canvas

Located in York, GB

A fine, imposing 18th century portrait of an unknown aristocrat,housed in a gilt frame The artist is also unidentified but certainly a talented hand, in the circle of one of the fin...

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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Gentleman in a Landscape - British Old Master art oil painting
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Located in Hagley, England

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H 39 in W 34 in D 2.25 in

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Located in Water Mill, NY

Pair of American, 19th century Sag Harbor portraits in original giltwood frames (size includes frame).

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Antique 19th Century American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Important Antique American School Folk Art Young Girl Portrait Oil Painting
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Located in Buffalo, NY

Very rare and well painted mid 1800s folk art portrait. Incredible frame. Oil on canvas. Image size, 24 by 28 inches.

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Materials

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Prior- Hamblin School Portraits of John & Sally Eaton, Parents of A.H. Harris
Prior- Hamblin School Portraits of John & Sally Eaton, Parents of A.H. Harris

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Located in Milford, NH

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Materials

Paper, Oil

"Portrait of Louis Prang" William Merritt Chase, Impressionist Portrait
"Portrait of Louis Prang" William Merritt Chase, Impressionist Portrait

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By William Merritt Chase

Located in New York, NY

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Pair of Early 19th Century American Folk Art Portraits of a Family
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Located in Wiscasset, ME

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Located in York, GB

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Materials

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By George Catlin

Located in Fredericksburg, VA

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Materials

Canvas, Oil

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