Auguste-François Laby (1784–1860) was a distinguished French painter and lithographer celebrated for his refined portraiture and historical compositions. Born in Paris, Laby honed his craft under the tutelage of the renowned Neoclassical master Jacques-Louis David, an influence visible in the disciplined technique and realistic precision of his work. He built a prestigious reputation capturing the likenesses of the 19th-century French elite, securing commissions to paint notables such as King Louis XVIII and King Charles X. Beyond his official court portraiture and religious paintings, Laby is also recognized for his detailed lithographs, including topographic views of international landscapes. Today, his works are collected by major institutions, such as the Yale Center for British Art, and remain prized for their academic excellence and capturing the elegant spirit of their era.
A pair of French Empire portraits of an Aristocratic Couple by Auguste F. Laby
By Auguste François Laby
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A pair of extraordinary portraits of a French aristocratic couple presented in their original giltwood Empire frames with oval windows executed by a a noted early 19th century por...
Canvas, Giltwood
$2,950
H 35.5 in W 30.5 in D 1.5 in
Original Antique 19th Century Oil Painting Portrait of an Aristocratic Lady
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Oil on canvas, portrait of an aristocratic lady. The woman is sitting in a red armchair with a quiet gaze wearing embroidered trim dress with white lace...
Giltwood, Canvas
$6,121Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.97 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in
18th century French School : portrait of an aristocrat dated 1768, oil on canvas
By Porcher
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
18th century French school, portrait of an aristocrat woman circa 1760 - 1770, oil on canvas set into a Louis XVI style frame (the frame is a 19th century production ; it is gilt wit...
Gold Leaf
$300
H 4.25 in W 4.25 in D 0.5 in
French Empire Period Portrait Miniature, Signed Joris, Early 19th Century
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Early 19th-century portrait miniature depicting a woman wearing a white dress with a fur wrap and pearl jewelry, her hair arranged in curls consistent with the Empire and Restoration...
Brass
$2,200Sale Price|38% Off
H 23 in W 19.5 in D 1 in
Early 19th Century Empire Period Portrait of a Gentleman
Located in Doylestown, PA
A charming portrait of a young Empire period gentleman with an earring, under glass in a period gild wood frame. Oil pastel on paper, French, circa 1800.
Paper
18th Century French Oil Painting of an Aristocratic Woman
Located in San Francisco, CA
An 18th century French oil painting on canvas, mounted on board, of an aristocratic woman in the original period frame. Cleaned and c...
Canvas, Paint
Portrait of an Elegant Woman By Jean-Gabriel Domergue
By Jean-Gabriel Domergue
Located in Paris, FR
Jean-Gabriel Domergue (1889-1962) est un peintre et graveur français, célèbre pour ses portraits de femmes élégantes — ou plutôt pour la figure féminine idéale qu’il développe au fil...
Canvas
$3,273
H 32.29 in W 1.78 in D 1.97 in
Portrait of an Aristocratic Lady, oil on canvas, European School, 18th century
By France"
Located in Madrid, ES
Portrait of an Aristocratic Lady, oil on canvas, European School, 18th century Oil on canvas depicting a noble lady, dressed in a low-cut red dress and blue cloak. The sobriety of ...
Paint
Portrait of an African, 20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Portrait of an African, 20th century. Watercolour on paper Evelyne Luez, Paris school. Measures: H: 55 cm, W: 45 cm, D: 1.5 cm. Contact us before ordering to confirm product availabi...
Paper
$1,650
H 13 in W 14.5 in D 1.5 in
Portrait Painting of an Elderly Couple Italian. 19th Century. Framed.
Located in Rochester, NY
Incredibly detailed near three dimensional portrait painting of an elderly couple. Oil on wood panel. Inscribed illegibly on the reverse. Late 19th century. # signed
Paint
Empire Period Portrait of the Comte Gustave de Galard (1779–1841)
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century, Empire Period Portrait of the Comte Gustave de Galard (1779–1841), French School, c. 1805, Oil on canvas Canvas: 15.75" W × 21.5" H Framed: 19" W × 24.5" H A refined ...
Canvas, Giltwood
$2,922
H 42.52 in W 36.62 in D 4.73 in
Elegant 19th-Century Portrait of an Aristocratic Lady Friederike von Preußen
Located in Berlin, DE
This exquisite 19th-century portrait presents an elegant lady of noble bearing, painted with great sensitivity and refined technique. Although it has been associated with Frederike v...
Wood
Magnificent Empire Period Portrait
Located in Madrid, ES
Magnificent Empire Period Portrait VERY DECORATIVE OIL PORTRAIT PAINTED WITH EXCELLENT QUALITY OF THE IMPERIAL TIME. ORIGINAL FRAME OF THE TIME GOLDEN...
Canvas