Giulio Di Sotto Paintings

This late 17th-century English oil painting depicts Robert Bedford of Crow Nest, Dewsbury, Yorkshire, a man who appears to embody a fascinating moment in English social history - whe...

18th Century Military portrait of a young officer in Napoleonic period military dress. The painting is not signed but the subject is Major Alexander Brown. The work is oil on canvas later mounted on board and presented in a fine 'Regence style' carved gilt frame. There are labels to the back referring to the subject, 'Major Brown of Trinity' and a framers trade label from Edinburgh. A magnificent and imposing portrait of a young military officer in the prime of his life. His red uniform adorned with fine buttons, fringed epaulettes and high gilt collar. His ruddy complexion offset by his stylish hair, a quiff and swept forward to the sides as was the fashion at the time. Sir David Wilkie RA (18 November 1785 – 1 June 1841) was a Scottish painter, especially known for his portraits, including formal royal ones, and scenes from his travels to Europe and the Middle East. He painted successfully in a wide variety of genres, including historical scenes. His main base was in London, but he died and was buried at sea, off Gibraltar, returning from his first trip to the Middle East. He was sometimes known as the "people's painter". He was Principal Painter in Ordinary to King William IV and Queen Victoria. Apart from royal portraits, his best-known painting today is probably The Chelsea Pensioners Reading the Waterloo Dispatch of 1822 in Apsley House. Sir David Wilkie was actually admitted in 1799 (despite only being 14) through the influence of the Earl of Leven...

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 ...

A contemporary cowboy is rendered with the gravity of a classical male nude. Surdo treats the body with the care of an Old Master while layering in the mythology of American masculin...

This charming Italian genre painting in the style of Pio Joris, a master of the 19th-century Italian genre painting, evokes the picturesque and nostalgic atmosphere of Italian life, ...

US buyers pay no import tariffs on this item. This late 18th-century Italian oil painting fragment depicts Mary Magdalene kneeling alongside an alabaster jar. Christ’s hand is parti...

In historical British portraiture, it's who the sitter is that drives the price. In the present work, the sitter is Mary Charlotte Anne Wellesley-Pole, eldest daughter of William, 4...

Unsigned but attributed to acknowledged master Francois-Xavier Fabre (François-Xavier Fabre, 1766 – 1837), French painter of historical subjects. Stylish and perfect portrait of beau...

Jacob Ochtervelt (Workshop) The Grape Seller oil on canvas unframed: 80.7 x 61 cm.; 31 ¾ x 24 in. framed: 109.5 x 89 cm.; 43 1/8 x 35 in. Essay: This captivating piece, originating from the studio of the revered Dutch artist Jacob Ochtervelt, mirrors the composition of a signed and dated 1669 canvas by Ochtervelt that is presently housed in the Hermitage museum. Its subject, "The Grape Seller" immerses us in a typical 17th-century interior, replete with characters from various strata of society. At the center, a fruit vendor is depicted bending over to weigh grapes for the buyer. A child hands some of the grapes to her mother to taste, their attentive maid standing by. The backdrop showcases typical Ochtervelt details: a hint of the city visible through the doorway, light filtering in through an overhead window, and a playful dog at their side. The exquisite quality of the piece is evident in the minutiae, such as the intricate detailing of the mother's earring, which in reality spans only a few millimeters yet boasts impressive attention to detail. Initially, Sotheby's considered this work to be an autograph piece by Ochtervelt. But due to some uncertainty, it was auctioned as Workshop of Jacob Ochtervelt. On the other hand, the esteemed Cabinet Turquin in Paris leans toward attributing the piece directly to Jacob Ochtervelt himself. The painting is framed in an authentic period frame, which has been delicately restored by Stockholm's Förgyllning och Bildhuggeri. The frame retains its age-old patina and, while in used condition, has minor imperfections adding to its charm. Another interesting thing worth to mention is the painting's provenance. It was once owned by the 1st Viscount Rothermere (1868-1940), the founder of the Daily Mail and Daily Mirror...

Oil on canvas 33 x 48 ½ inches; 840 x 1235 mm Painted c. 1793 Collections: George Romney; By descent to Elizabeth Romney (1832-1893), the artist’s granddaughter; Romney sale, Chris...

This wonderful 17th-century French School vanitas painting is a meditation on mortality and the transience of earthly pleasures. The composition centers on a finely rendered human sk...

Alexandre Ubelesqui (Paris, 1649 - 1718) Allegory of the Peace of Nijmegen Oil on canvas, unsigned 22 7/8 x 28 3/8 in 58 x 72 cm Provenance: Probably the sketch presented by the a...

This profoundly religious oil on canvas by an unknown artist was painted in the second half of the 17th century. It draws inspiration from the renowned Italian master Guido Reni (157...

Portrait of Elizabeth Rooper, later Lady Dryden in a Vivid Blue Mantle, Exceptional Carved Frame c.1725-30 Circle of Charles Jervas (c.1675-1739) Few English portraits of the early ...

Circle of Cornelius Johnson (1593–1661), circa 1620–1630 Portrait of a Young Lady with Long Hair, in White Dress with Red Bows There is something unusually intimate about this beaut...