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Portrait Paintings For Sale
Prince Valdemar Christian of Schleswig-holstein of Denmark, signed L de Moni
Located in London, GB
The portrait of Prince Valdemar Christian of Schleswig-Holstein, painted after Justus Sustermans, captures the young prince in a moment of poised elegance. Depicted as a young man, t...
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Late 18th Century Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Painting Male Portrait 19thC
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on Canvas. French school of the late 1700s-early 1800s. Portrait of a gentleman in elegant bourgeois dress. The canvas has slight tears and is in need of cleaning. It is presente...
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19th Century Other Art Style Portrait Paintings

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Oil

The Reader by Alexandre de Spengler - Oil on canvas 54x73 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Alexandre de Spengler (1893–1973) was a Swiss painter and engraver active in Geneva and Paris. He is known for his land and seascapes, as well as...
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1950s Modern Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Scottish Girl - Scottish 1940's art oil painting Glengarry Hat
Located in London, GB
This impressive British 1940's portrait oil painting is by noted artist Arthur Royce Bradbury. Painted in 1949 it is a half-length portrait of a young Scottish girl in a mountainous ...
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1940s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

"Erlin", Sewn Painted Canvas Portrait with Man and Basketball Net
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Erlin" is an original artwork by Eustace Mamba and measures 10"h x 8"w x .75"d. The artists cuts, arranges, sews, and collages fabric and paints to create layers of texture and colo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Textile, Paint, Mixed Media

Black & White Contemporary Minimalist Pointer Painting in ink on Paper
Located in Charleston, US
This stunning black and white ink dog painting of a Pointer dog, is a contemporary minimal portrait in black ink on Fabriano 300gsm paper. Ian Mason's dog paintings are very striki...
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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Ink

Johannes Vollevens I, Portrait Of A Lady In A Rich Blue Gown With A Spaniel
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This splendid late 17th-century three-quarter length portrait by Dutch artist Johannes Vollevens I (1649-1728) depicts a lady wearing a plush blue satin gown with a low, lace-trimmed...
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1670s Dutch School Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Framed 19th Century Oil - Robert Peel of Knowlmere
Located in Corsham, GB
A striking 19th-century oil depicting Robert Peel of Knowlmere. Presented in a gilt frame. Unsigned. On board.
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19th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait Of Lorenzo Suarez 5th Count Of Corona 16th Century - Antonis Mor
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait Of Lorenzo Suarez, 5th Count Of Corona, 16th Century School of Antonis Mor (1517-1577) Large Spanish School Old Master portrait of Lorenzo Suarez, Count of Corona, oil on ...
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16th Century Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

English 19th century portrait of a dog, Spaniel with game bird in a landscape
Located in Woodbury, CT
This exquisite oil on canvas by Edwin Frederick Holt, depicting a black and white spaniel with a game bird, is a stunning example of Victorian sporting art, painted circa 1863. Holt's exceptional attention to detail brings the subject to life, from the textured fur of the spaniel to the fine feathers of the game bird and the naturalistic landscape in the background. The artist's ability to capture the loyal and determined expression of the dog highlights his skill in portraying both the beauty and character of animals. For art collectors, this painting represents a piece of history, reflecting the 19th-century English tradition of celebrating hunting and companionship with animals through art. Edwin Frederick Holt's works are sought after for their authenticity and fine craftsmanship, making this a valuable addition to any collection of sporting or animal-themed artwork. For interior designers, this piece offers a perfect blend of elegance and charm, suitable for a variety of settings. The warm tones of the landscape and the golden frame add richness to the painting, making it an ideal choice for classic or traditional interiors. It can become a focal point in a study, library, or living room, enhancing the atmosphere with its timeless sophistication. For collectors of canine art, this painting is more than an aesthetic treasure—it is a heartfelt tribute to the enduring bond between humans and their canine companions. Its historical significance, combined with the artist's skill and the beauty of the composition, ensures it will remain a cherished and admired piece for generations to come. in 1830, Edwin Frederick Holt grew up in Hampstead and went on to spend the majority of his adult life in Dunstable. Edwin began his artistic career by studying at the Royal Academy of Art where he went on to win a Silver medal for his work at the age of 24. From this point on, his work continued to get recognized and many of his pieces were entered into exhibitions. In total, Edwin Frederick Holt exhibited 7 paintings at the RoyalAcademy, 12 at the British Institution and 40 at the Royal Society of Arts. Alongside his exhibitions, Edwin Frederick Holt also illustrated in "Farm Animal Portraits...
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1870s Victorian Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Hunt Slonem "Harold" Green Bunny
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Harold" Green Bunny A single rabbit gestured in black on a dark green background in a vintage frame Unframed: 6 x 4 inches Framed: 8.5 x 6.5 inches *Painting is framed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Portrait Of Mary, Queen Of Scots (1542-1587) English School - Oil On Panel
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait Of Mary, Queen Of Scots (1542-1587) English School - Oil On Panel Large English School court portrait of Queen Mary Of Scots, oil on panel. Excellent quality and condition...
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18th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Large Dog Portrait: Grand Griffon Vendéen Hunting Dogs Jules Chardigny
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Double Portrait: Grand Griffon Vendéen Hunting Dogs Jules Chardigny (France, 1842-1892) circa 1870 Oil on canvas, signed 21 3/4 x 18 1/4 (29 1/8 x 25 frame) inches Though pairs of G...
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1870s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

'Self-Portrait', Paris Salon, Royal Danish Academy, Impressionist oil, Benezit
By Julius Paulsen
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Initialed lower left, 'J.P' for Julius Paulsen (Danish, 1860-1940) and painted circa 1910. A dramatic, early twentieth-century work by this notable Post-Impressionist painter and th...
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1910s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Reclining Nude Woman with Cat Painting by Charles Burdick
By Charles Burdick
Located in New York, NY
Charles Burdick (1924 - 2016) Untitled (Reclining Nude) Oil on paper (?) Sight: 7 x 10 1/4 in. Framed: 14 x 16 1/4 x 3/4 in. Signed lower right: Burdick Excellent midcentury style r...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait Of A Noblewoman. Attributed To Carlo Ceresa. About 1640.
By Carlo Ceresa
Located in Firenze, IT
Portrait of a noblewoman. Attributed to Carlo Ceresa. (1609 - 1679, Bergamo) Oil on canvas. Size cm 110x86,5cm with frame Around 1640. This portrait depicts a middle-aged woman with great realism, typical of Lombard and Bergamo painters in particular. Carlo Ceresa, probable author of this unsigned painting, had studied with Daniele Crespi...
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Mid-17th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Ritratto figurativo maschile scuola toscana del XVII secolo olio su tela
Located in Florence, IT
Dipinto di scuola toscana della seconda metà del XVII secolo raffigurante un ritratto maschile di tre quarti, immerso nell'eleganza e nella maestosità proprie dell'epoca. La figura è...
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Late 17th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Painting Portrait of a Nobleman 18th century
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on Canvas. Portrait of a gentleman of eighteenth-century nobility, in redingote closed at the bottom by precious pearl brooch, and with a satin cloak draped over her shoulders. ...
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18th Century and Earlier Other Art Style Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Sweet Dachshund in Black & White Ink is a Contemporary Minimal Dog Painting
Located in Charleston, US
This dog painting, a stunning black and white ink painting of a sweet Dachshund dog, is a contemporary minimal portrait in black ink on Fabriano 300gsm paper. Ian Mason's portraits ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Ink

Portrait of a Gentleman, David Erskine, 13th Laird of Dun, Wearing Armour c.1700
Located in London, GB
The gentleman in this exquisite oil on canvas portrait, presented by Titan Fine Art, is shown with the grandiloquence characteristic of the English School of painting. He is portray...
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Oil Painting by George Romney "Portraits of a Lady and Gentleman"
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting Pair circle of by George Romney "Portraits of a Lady and Gentleman" 1734 - 1802 Romney was a leadway society portrait painter of the Georgian ear...
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1780s Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Florentine Expressions: A Portrait Series V
Located in London, GB
"Florentine Expressions: A Portrait Series V", oil on canvas, mounted on board, Florentine School (circa 1980s-90s). This gallery has acquired a number of paintings through an interm...
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Late 20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

Hunt Slonem "Purple Haze" Diamond Dust Bunny
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Purple Haze" Diamond Dust Bunny A single rabbit gestured in white and purple on a matching Diamond Dust background in a vintage frame Unframed: 10 x 8 inches Framed: 21...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Glass, Resin, Oil, Panel

Portrait of a Boy in Profile
Located in Stockholm, SE
The painting titled Portrait of a Boy in Profile, likely by Friedrich Wasmann (1805–1886), exemplifies the refined portraiture characteristic of the Biedermeier period. Executed in o...
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Mid-19th Century Other Art Style Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

English School Portrait of a Man Oil, 18th C.
Located in Astoria, NY
English School, Portrait of a Gentleman, Oil on Canvas, 18th century, in a feigned oval, unsigned, paper label inscribed "31 / 39012" to verso, giltwood frame. Image: 30" H x 25" W; ...
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18th Century Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Cat Therapy
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, we see a minimalist room with a huge window, beyond which stretches a sky filled with fluffy white clouds. Muted colors dominate—the blue of the sky contrasts beaut...
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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

Huge 1940's Circle of Fernand Leger Figurative Portraits Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Figurative Portraits French School, illegibly signed and dated 47' circle of Fernand Leger (French 1881-1955) oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 38 x 58.5 inches Provenance: private col...
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Mid-20th Century Cubist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

"Let Them Eat Cake" (2014) by Suzy Smith, Original Oil Painting, Portrait
Located in Denver, CO
Suzy Smith's "Let Them Eat Cake" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a portrait of a female nude with a crown set against a backdrop inspired by a Wayne Thiebaud cake...
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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Linen, Oil, Panel

Antique English Oil Painting Portrait of Young British Army Officer Fine Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Young Officer English School, 19th century oil painting on board, framed in very fine quality antique gilt frame framed: 17 x 14.5 inches board: 12 x 9 inches condition: very goo...
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Early 19th Century English School Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Sweet Satisfaction
Located in Dallas, TX
The works of Mike Dargas elude a clear temporal distinction. Even if the representations can stand as indications of a contemporary Western zeitgeist, the images lose their temporal ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

20th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Signed Dated Painting Portrait of Child, 1921
Located in Vicoforte, IT
Italian painting dated 1921. Framework oil on canvas, on the first canvas, depicting a portrait of a child on an armchair of good pictorial quality. Chiseled and gilded wooden frame ...
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1920s Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Painting Male Portrait 17th century
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on Canvas. A portrait of a gentleman is accompanied by the inscription in the upper left corner "Paulus Castellanus Sanator." The word Castellanus could be the very common surna...
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17th Century Other Art Style Portrait Paintings

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Oil

"Meringues" (2015) by Suzy Smith, Original Oil Painting, Portrait
Located in Denver, CO
Suzy Smith's "Meringues" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a portrait of a female nude set against a backdrop inspired by a Wayne Thiebaud pie painting...
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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Linen, Oil, Panel

Late 19th Century Portrait of a Nun, Italian Artist
Located in Beachwood, OH
Luigi Morgari (Italian, 1857–1935) The Nun Oil on canvas mounted on board Signed lower right 14 x 12 inches 21.5 x 19.5 inches, framed Luigi Morgari was an Italian painter, primaril...
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Late 19th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil

19th Century English Victorian Head Portrait of Terrier Dog Scruffy Character
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Head Portrait of a Terrier English artist, 19th century oil on canvas, framed framed: 16.25 x 14.25 inches canvas: 12 x 10 inches Provenance: private collection, England Condition: ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Mid 19th Century French Portrait of Woman in Large White Headpiece Large Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Woman in Traditional Headpiece French/ Swiss, dated 1855 signed oil on canvas, framed dated 1855 framed: 34 x 27 inches canvas: 32 x 25 inches Provenance: private coll...
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Mid-19th Century French School Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Antique English Dog Painting Head Portrait Jack Russell Terrier 19th Century
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Head Portrait of Jack Russell Terrier Dog English School, 19th century signed oil on canvas, framed dated 1895 framed: 16.25 x 14.25 inches canvas: 12 x 10 inches Provenance: privat...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

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Oil

MID 20th Century VERY INTERESTING LARGE Oil Painting TWO SUSPICIOUS SPANISH MEN!
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: G.C.Neale (mid 20th Century) Spanish / English School TITLE: "Two Suspicious Men At Night" MEDIUM: oil on canvas SIZE: 95cm x 80cm inc frame NOTES: This original oil paint...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

''Poseidon and Amphitrite'' Contemporary Painting of Boy and Girl in Pool
Located in Utrecht, NL
Amy Devlin portrays people, animals, or nature in her works. But what really matters to her is light and water, which she wants to capture in the form of a physical memory. By follow...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Fine 17th Century Florentine Baroque Old Master Oil Painting St. John Evangelist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
St. John the Evangelist circle of Carlo Dolci (Florence, 1616-1686) oil painting on canvas, framed canvas: 30 x 25 inches framed: 36 x 32 inches condition: relined canvas, presented ...
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17th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Cat Knows but Says Nothing
Located in Zofingen, AG
A woman sits in a sunlit room with soft geometric lines and a peaceful color palette of green, beige, and blue. A black cat rests on her lap, staring out the window at a calm, bl...
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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

Portrait of an Elegant Young Woman in Warm Grays and Soft Ochers
Located in Miami, FL
Leon Kroll was above all an academician. To him "abstract art was merely the beginning of a picture. Structurally, "Portrait of a Young Woman recalls some of the portraits from the ...
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1930s Academic Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Fine 16th Century Flemish Old Master Oil on Panel The Holy Family Museum Quality
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Holy Family attributed to Adrien Thomas Key (Flemish c.1544-1590) oil painting on wood panel (cradled): 24 x 26 inches frame: 34 x 35 inches condition: for its considerable age, ...
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16th Century Mannerist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Portrait of Renaissance Lady Classical Medici Style Garden Italian Ornate Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Renaissance Lady Roman School, circa 1890-1900 period oil on board, framed in original Italian ornate frame framed: 17.5 x 16.5 inches board: 11 x...
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Early 20th Century Italian School Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Women in Indigo Portrait Contemporary Art Original oil Painting One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Eduard Matevosyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on Panel Year: 2025 Style: Portrait Art, Title: Woman in Indigo Size: 16" x 12" x...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Fine 17th Century Dutch Old Master Oil on Cradled Panel Portrait of Young Lady
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Noble Lady Dutch Old Master, 17th century oil painting on cradled panel, framed in 17th/ 18th century frame framed: 16.5 x 14.5 inches panel: 12 x 10 inches Provenanc...
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Painting Portrait of a Young Nobleman XVII century
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on Canvas. 17th century Dutch school. The young nobleman, very serious, looks out from an oval painted frame, on which he rests his hand to flaunt the ring of the household. The...
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17th Century Other Art Style Portrait Paintings

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Oil

French Romantic School, 19th Century, Manly head of bearded man, oil on canvas
Located in Paris, FR
French Romantic School 19th Century Manly head of bearded man oil on canvas 46 x 37.8 cm In fairly good condition, some inpaintings visible under UV light, mainly in the backgrounds ...
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1850s Romantic Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

French School 19th Century, A Man bust-length, oil on wood panel
Located in Paris, FR
French School of the 19th Century A Man bust-length Oil on wood panel 31,5 x 22 cm Framed 47,8 x 37,5 cm In good condition. The painter chose to deal with the roughness of his suppo...
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1850s Romantic Portrait Paintings

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Oil

The Cornish Fisherman Signed Antique Oil Painting Portrait Old Sea Salt Sailor
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Cornish Fisherman Signed by David W. Haddon (British, flourished end of the 19th century) Oil on board, framed framed: 13 x 11 inches board: 10 x 8 inches Provenance: Private col...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Black Indian Chief by African-American Artist, Contemporary Painting on Paper
Located in New york, NY
By contemporary African-American artist Bai (Carl Karni-Bain) a portrait of a black indigenous Indian chief. Acrylic, oil pastel, and ballpoint pen, The Black Indian Chief, 2024 30 x...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Rag Paper, Ballpoint Pen

The Reader by Alexandre de Spengler - Oil on canvas 54x73 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Alexandre de Spengler (1893–1973) was a Swiss painter and engraver active in Geneva and Paris. He is known for his land and seascapes, as well as...
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1950s Modern Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Francis Bacon 'Portrait of Michel Leiris', 2017, Vintage
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a reproduction of a Francis Bacon's painting Portrait of Michel Leiris, originally created in 1976. This work is a notable example of Bacon's ability to capture the psycholog...
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2010s Modern Portrait Paintings

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Offset

A Jack Russell Terrier Contemporary Minimalist Ink Painting in Black and White
Located in Charleston, US
This dog painting, a stunning black and white ink painting of a Jack Russell Terrier dog, is a contemporary minimal portrait in black ink on Fabriano 300gsm paper. Ian Mason's portra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Ink

"In Repose" (2025) By Matt Talbert, Original Oil Painting, Portrait
Located in Denver, CO
Matt Talbert's "In Repose" (2025) is an original, handmade oil painting on panel that depicts a portrait of a brunette seated at a table in deep contemplation. Artist bio/statement...
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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Travesti Hairy Diva oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: "Travesti, Hairy Diva" Artist: Unknown Technique: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 24.4 x 20.5 in Period: 21st century Framing: Unframed Work Description "Travesti, Hairy Diva" is a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Original English Antique 19th / 20th Century oil painting PORTRAIT OF A GIRL
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: George Henry Grenville Manton (1855-1932) English TITLE: "A Sketch From Life" MEDIUM: oil on canvas SIZE: 86cm x 76cm inc frame CONDITION: original condition, images taken i...
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Late 19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

English mid century oil painting Portrait of Miniature Black Poodle
Located in Woodbury, CT
English mid century oil painting Portrait of a Miniature Poodle Kate Gray was a British animal portrait painter during the last half of the 20th century. She also painted flower subj...
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1960s Modern Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board

Framed 19th Century Oil - The Hunter
Located in Corsham, GB
A charismatic portrait depicting a hunter on the trail, paused, hand out in hesitation as he strains to hear something in the underbrush. Unsigned. Presented in a distressed gilt fra...
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19th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil

A Boy and His Book by Italian Artist Bernadino Giani
Located in Stockholm, SE
We are pleased to offer this charming and rare oil painting by the Italian artist Bernardino Giani (1823–1886), dated 1867. The painting depicts a young boy kneeling on the floor, de...
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1860s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Oil, Wood Panel

TIME TRAVEL
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original art by Daria Kusto. acrIcrylic on wotercolor paper. The magic flow reality... Shipped free well protected unframed.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Permanent Marker, Acrylic, Watercolor

Lady in a Red Hat - 19th Century French Impressionist Antique Portrait Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful late 19th century French impressionist oil on canvas portrait of a young lady wearing a red hat and flower in her lapel. Very interesting and excellent quality portrait o...
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Young Girl after Sir Thomas Lawrence, Regency portrait painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Charming work in the Regency style, mid 19th Century after Sir Thomas Lawrence. High quality painting. Old Christie's Stencil to verso. Would grace any home, suitable for contempor...
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Mid-19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Female Portrait 19th century
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on Canvas. Signed at right, mid-canvas. It is a portrait of a mourning woman, a young widow, as can be inferred, not only from the black dress, but rather from the headdress and...
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19th Century Other Art Style Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Black Sea. Ukraine
Located in Zofingen, AG
Two figures stand, facing the horizon, their eyes fixed on a missile flying horizontally. Its fiery trail cuts through the calm sky, and the moment hangs between “there’s still time”...
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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic

Signed Antique American Modernist Ethereal Woman Portrait Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very finely painted 1940 American modernist portrait painting. Oil on canvas. In excellent original condition. Signed. Handsomely framed in a period giltwood molding. Excellent...
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1950s Modern Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Daughters of Spain oil on canvas painting young woman
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: "Daughters of Spain" Artist: Juan José Barreira Polo (1887-1957) Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 31.5 x 27.5 in (80 x 70 cm) Framing: Unframed Signature: Signed at the lower left corner as "J. Barreira" Period: Approximately first half of the 20th century Movement/Style: Realist Costumbrismo, Spanish Academicism Description of the Artwork "Daughters of Spain" is a remarkable example of Spanish Costumbrismo, where Juan José Barreira Polo masterfully captures the essence of national identity and tradition. The painting portrays two young Spanish girls in traditional attire, exuding warmth and natural grace. The older girl, with a gentle smile, wears a richly embroidered blue shawl and has flowers adorning her hair, while delicately holding a copper jug filled with vibrant orange flowers. Beside her, the younger girl, with an innocent and joyful expression, holds a doll dressed in red with floral embellishments, evoking the charm of childhood and cultural heritage. The well-balanced composition and softly blurred background enhance the presence of the figures. Barreira Polo employs a warm color palette and skillful lighting to create harmony, while his refined brushwork and attention to detail in facial expressions and textiles reflect his academic training. The artwork conveys a profound sense of cultural pride and nostalgia for Spain’s rich traditions. Artist’s Biography Juan José Barreira Polo (Valencia, March 31, 1887 – Valencia, January 30, 1957) was a Spanish painter specialized in portraits and costumbrista scenes. Son of the painter Vicente Barreira Meliá, he trained at the Academy of Fine Arts of San Carlos in Valencia, where he obtained his degree as a drawing professor in 1933. Throughout his career, he gained recognition for his representations of Spanish traditions and culture, receiving several awards at various exhibitions. In 1925, he won first prize in the Valencia City Council's poster competition. In addition to his pictorial work, he was an editorial board member of the magazine Semana Gráfica, contributing to the artistic and graphic culture of his time. His paintings, known for their exquisite detail and vibrant colors, are part of private collections worldwide and are admired for their ability to capture the spirit of Spanish heritage. Similar Artists and References The style of Juan José Barreira Polo is associated with other realist and costumbrista painters, such as: José Mongrell...
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1930s Academic Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Original Antique English Dog Picture Head Portrait in Gilt frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Head Portrait of a Dog English School, 19th century oleograph on paper on board, framed glass covered framed: 13 x 11.5 inches board: 9.5 x 8 inches Provenance: private collection, E...
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19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

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Digital

One-Of-A-Kind Large Painting on canvas by Serg Graff "Spider-Man". COA attached
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This acrylic on canvas unique painting features a stylized and textured depiction of Spider-Man in an action pose, swinging on webs across a vibrant, abstract cityscape. The artist ...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic

Fine 17th Century Dutch Old Master Oil on Cradled Panel Portrait of Young Lady
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Young Noble Lady Dutch Old Master, 17th century oil painting on cradled panel, framed in 17th/ 18th century frame framed: 16.5 x 14.5 inches panel: 12 x 10 inches Pro...
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Echoes of the Avant-Garde: Mid-Century Visions XI
Located in London, GB
'Echoes of the Avant-Garde: Mid-Century Visions XI', oil on board (circa 1970s). Step into a world where the spirit of early 20th-century modernism meets the bold experimentation of ...
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1970s Cubist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board

Echoes of the Avant-Garde: Mid-Century Visions IX
By STM
Located in London, GB
'Echoes of the Avant-Garde: Mid-Century Visions IX', oil on board (circa 1970s) by STM. Step into a world where the spirit of early 20th-century modernism meets the bold experimentat...
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1970s Cubist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board

Christ on the Cold Stone – After Jan Gossaert (Mabuse)
Located in Stockholm, SE
This striking devotional image, painted by a follower of Jan Gossaert, represents one of the most influential compositions of the Northern Renaissance: Christ on the Cold Stone, or C...
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16th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Portrait Paintings for Sale on 1stDibs

An elegant and sophisticated decorative touch in any living space, portrait paintings have remained popular throughout the years and are widely loved pieces of art for display in many homes today.

Portrait paintings are at least as old as ancient Egypt, where realistic, lifelike depictions of the recently deceased — commonly known as “mummy portraits” — were painted on wooden panels and affixed to mummies as part of the burial tradition.

For centuries, painters have used portraiture as a means of expressing a subject’s nobility, societal status and authority. Portraits were given as gifts in Renaissance Europe, and a portrait artist might have been commissioned to help mark a significant occasion such as a wedding or a promotion to high office. Prior to the advent of photography, which eventually replaced painted portraits as a quicker and more efficient way of capturing a person’s essence, the subject of a portrait had to sit for hours until the painter had finished. And during the 18th century in particular, if an artist commissioned for a portrait struggled with how to adequately memorialize and capture a subject’s likeness, sometimes a portrait painting wasn’t completed for up to a year.

Whether it’s part of the gallery-style approach to your living-room or dining-room walls or merely inspiration as you devise an eye-grabbing color scheme in your home, a portrait painting is a timeless decorative object for any interior. A landscape painting or sculpture might give you the kind of insight into a specific region of the world or a different culture that you can ascertain only through art. Similarly, when you take the time to learn about the subject of a portrait painting that you bring into your home — the sitter’s history, the relationship between the sitter and the artist should one exist, the story of how the portrait came to be — that work can become intensely personal in addition to its place as an object for an art-hungry corner of your apartment or house.

On 1stDibs, visit a vast collection of famous portrait paintings or works by emerging artists. Search by medium to find the right portrait paintings for your home in oil paint, synthetic resin paint and more. Find portrait paintings in a variety of styles, too, including contemporary, Impressionist and Pop art, or search by artist to find unique works created by painters such as Mark Beard, Steve Kaufman and Montse Valdés.

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