Gilbert Stuart Furniture

American, 1755-1828

Likely America's best-known portrait painter, Gilbert Stuart is difficult to track biographically because so many parts of his life have been embellished or cloaked by his biographers who have romanticized the life of this man so associated with the portraits of George Washington. And he also told untrue, embellished stories about himself. Stuart was, in fact, a temperamental, hard-living man who lived way beyond his means, which left him and his family in impoverished circumstances. He was the son of a snuff-mill owner in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Of Scottish descent, he had the baptismal name of Gilbert Stewart but changed it to the Jacobite spelling, wanting to be associated in name with the royal Stuart family of England. When the mill failed, the Stewart family moved to Newport, Rhode Island where the young Gilbert took early training from local portraitist Samuel King. In 1769, his early talent for drawing was recognized by Cosmo Alexander, with whom he traveled in the Southern Colonies and then to Edinburgh, Scotland. But Alexander died, and the penniless Stuart had to work his way back to America as a seaman. He completed several portraits of Newport persons including Frances Malbone. In 1775, on the eve of the Battle of Bunker Hill, he again sailed, this time to London where he worked as a church organist because American colonial artists were not then well received in England. From 1777, he spent five years studying art with expatriate court painter, Benjamin West who taught Stuart many of the skills he acquired in portrait painting, especially the painting of realistic, animated faces--glowing light against dark background-- for which he became noted. It was a revival of the style of Rembrandt. However, it was a full-length portrait of a Scotsman, William Grant, as a skater that made Stuart's reputation in England when the painting was exhibited in 1782 at the Royal Academy. Later it was mistakenly attributed to Sir Henry Raeburn. After this success, Stuart had many commissions and was perceived to be in the same league as Sir Joshua Reynolds and Thomas Gainsborough. But he became overwhelmed by debts, and in 1787, went to Dublin, Ireland, where he continued his habit of collecting and quickly spending his portrait fees before completing the work. In 1792, he returned to America and became the most highly regarded portraitist of his day with nearly everyone in prominence in the government becoming one of his subjects. Always low on money and known for erratic behavior, which some attributed to his genius, he remained ever pursued by his creditors. He is buried in Boston in an unmarked paupers grave.

Creator: Gilbert Stuart

Original Gilbert Stuart Oil Painting Portrait of Henrietta Hillegas, ca. 1796

$37,000

Original Gilbert Stuart Oil Painting Portrait of Henrietta Hillegas, ca. 1796

By Gilbert Stuart

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Original Gilbert Stuart oil painting portrait of Henrietta Hillegas (Mrs. Joseph Anthony), ca. 1796 Exquisite portrait by the American painter Gilber...

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Late 18th Century American American Classical Antique Gilbert Stuart Furniture

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Canvas

Vintage Puppy Dog Oil Portrait Painting

$295

H 10 in W 12 in D 3 in

Vintage Puppy Dog Oil Portrait Painting

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Lovely puppy pug dog sitting portrait oil on board in gold tone frame.

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1970s American American Classical Vintage Gilbert Stuart Furniture

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Oil Cloth

original painting is inspired by the famous 1845 oil painting titled "Portrait o

$1,200

H 42.25 in W 30 in D 2 in

original painting is inspired by the famous 1845 oil painting titled "Portrait o

Located in Birmingham, AL

This original painting is inspired by the famous 1845 oil painting titled "Portrait of Comtesse d'Haussonville" by French Neoclassical artist Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres. The subje...

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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Gilbert Stuart Furniture

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Canvas

Original Italian Oil Painting Portrait Of A Woman – Attilio Toro (1892–1982)

$2,191

H 19.69 in W 14.97 in D 1.19 in

Original Italian Oil Painting Portrait Of A Woman – Attilio Toro (1892–1982)

Located in London, GB

An original Italian oil painting: Portrait of an Elegant Seated Woman by Attilio Toro (1892–1982), housed in a suitable gilt frame. Attilio Toro (1892–1982) was an Italian painter w...

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Early 20th Century Italian Gilbert Stuart Furniture

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Canvas, Paint

Vintage Boho Original Oil Portrait on Board

$1,150

H 17 in W 13 in D 1 in

Vintage Boho Original Oil Portrait on Board

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A chic vintage original oil portrait on board. A fabulous painterly composition of a young girl. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

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Mid-20th Century North American American Classical Gilbert Stuart Furniture

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Paint, Paper

Mid-19th Century American School Portrait of a Girl Oil on Canvas Painting

$1,600

H 35 in W 31 in D 1.5 in

Mid-19th Century American School Portrait of a Girl Oil on Canvas Painting

Located in Middleburg, VA

Mid 19th century American School Portrait of a girl oil on canvas painting. Depicts a young girl in a pink dress with blonde hair in front of lattice covered in a flowering vine. Sig...

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Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Gilbert Stuart Furniture

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Canvas, Paint

Vintage Original Oil Portrait Painting on Canvas

$1,650

H 30.75 in W 25.5 in D 1.5 in

Vintage Original Oil Portrait Painting on Canvas

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Embrace eclectic charm with our Vintage Boho Original Oil Portrait On Canvas. This one-of-a-kind piece exudes the warmth and character of Americana, capturing the essence of bygone e...

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Early 20th Century American Gilbert Stuart Furniture

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Vintage Regency Original Oil Portrait Oil Paintings of 2 Ladies

$1,650

H 16 in W 14 in D 2 in

Vintage Regency Original Oil Portrait Oil Paintings of 2 Ladies

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Step into the timeless charm of Regency elegance with this exquisite original oil portrait, depicting two finely dressed ladies engaged in quiet conversation. Rendered with rich eart...

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Early 20th Century British Regency Gilbert Stuart Furniture

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Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Vintage Boho Original Oil Portrait Painting on Canvas

$1,850

H 37.25 in W 29 in D 0.75 in

Vintage Boho Original Oil Portrait Painting on Canvas

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Add a touch of artistic charm to your space with our Vintage Boho Original Oil Portrait on Canvas. This one-of-a-kind artwork features a beautifully detailed portrait, brought to lif...

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Mid-20th Century Gilbert Stuart Furniture

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

An original oil painting inspired by Aldo Rando museum piece titled of a flower

$520Sale Price|20% Off

H 32.25 in W 44 in D 3 in

An original oil painting inspired by Aldo Rando museum piece titled of a flower

Located in Birmingham, AL

An original oil painting inspired by painting of an Italian artist known for his Parisian cityscapes , Aldo Rando museum piece titled of a flower market in Paris, likely painted in ...

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Gilbert Stuart Furniture

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Canvas

Vintage Early American Original Oil Portrait on Canvas

$1,450

H 11.5 in W 9.5 in D 3 in

Vintage Early American Original Oil Portrait on Canvas

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Immerse yourself in American heritage with this vintage early American oil portrait on canvas. Masterfully crafted, this original artwork captur...

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Mid-20th Century North American American Classical Gilbert Stuart Furniture

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Religious Portrait Painting Oil on Canvas of Catholic Nun in Habit Veil and Coif

$600

H 20 in W 18 in D 0.5 in

Religious Portrait Painting Oil on Canvas of Catholic Nun in Habit Veil and Coif

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Oil on canvas portrait painting of a Catholic nun. This beautiful portrait of a woman is unframed and in wonderful vintage condition. The subject is of a ...

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20th Century American American Classical Gilbert Stuart Furniture

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Vintage Monumental Original Everglades Oil Painting on Canvas

$2,850

H 59 in W 47 in D 2.25 in

Vintage Monumental Original Everglades Oil Painting on Canvas

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This monumental original oil painting on canvas captures the serene, wild beauty of a tropical wetland landscape, likely inspired by the Florida Everglades. The artist utilizes a lus...

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Late 20th Century American Classical Gilbert Stuart Furniture

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Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Previously Available Items

Antique Chromolithograph of George Washington, Gilbert Stewart Bartholomew C1890

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H 36.5 in W 32 in D 2.5 in

Antique Chromolithograph of George Washington, Gilbert Stewart Bartholomew C1890

By Gilbert Stuart

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Chromolithograph Portrait of George Washington with plaque reading Gilbert Stewart Bartholomew; giltwood frame; c1890 Measures- 36.5'...

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Late 19th Century Antique Gilbert Stuart Furniture

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Wood

Gilbert Stuart furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Gilbert Stuart furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Gilbert Stuart furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Gilbert Stuart were created in the neoclassical style in united states during the 18th century and earlier. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Christopher Willett, NASA, and Norman Rockwell. Prices for Gilbert Stuart furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $37,000 and can go as high as $37,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $37,000.