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"Portrait of a Spaniel, " France 19th century
"Portrait of a Spaniel, " France 19th century

"Portrait of a Spaniel, " France 19th century

Located in SANTA FE, NM

Portrait of a Spaniel France, 19th century Oil on canvas, original gold leaf frame 15 ¾ x 14 ¼ (21 x 19 ½ frame) inches Signed illegibly, lower left Above the signature reads the not...

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1850s Realist Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French School Rococo Portrait of a Lady in Pearl Jewelry (Portrait of a Woman)
French School Rococo Portrait of a Lady in Pearl Jewelry (Portrait of a Woman)

French School Rococo Portrait of a Lady in Pearl Jewelry (Portrait of a Woman)

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Beautiful French School Portrait of a Lady wearing French or Austrian fashion. The subject is a young woman, possibly royalty, as she is adorned in extremely expensive and elaborat...

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18th Century Rococo Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Early 18th-Century Italian Venetian Portrait Painting Tempera on Glass
Early 18th-Century Italian Venetian Portrait Painting Tempera on Glass

Early 18th-Century Italian Venetian Portrait Painting Tempera on Glass

Located in Roma, IT

Early 18th-Century Italian Venetian Portrait Painting on Glass This wonderful early 18th-century portrait of a lady holding a small dog is a classic example of reverse glass painting...

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Early 18th Century Old Masters Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Glass, Tempera

French Antique Portrait of a Woman, 19th Century Female Portrait, European Art
French Antique Portrait of a Woman, 19th Century Female Portrait, European Art

French Antique Portrait of a Woman, 19th Century Female Portrait, European Art

Located in AIGNAN, FR

This authentic, atmospheric, antique smaller scale portrait oil painting on wood is carefully framed by an old gilt frame. It's a captivating piece that depicts a woman in tradition...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hidden Portraits XXI, Modern Acrylic on Canvas, Framed, Circa 1980s
Hidden Portraits XXI, Modern Acrylic on Canvas, Framed, Circa 1980s

Hidden Portraits XXI, Modern Acrylic on Canvas, Framed, Circa 1980s

Located in London, GB

'Hidden Portraits XXI', acrylic on canvas mounted on board, Florentine School (circa 1980s-90s). This gallery has acquired a number of paintings through an intermediary of an ageing ...

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1980s Modern Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Board

Hidden Portraits XIII, Modern Acrylic on Canvas, Framed, Circa 1980s
Hidden Portraits XIII, Modern Acrylic on Canvas, Framed, Circa 1980s

Hidden Portraits XIII, Modern Acrylic on Canvas, Framed, Circa 1980s

Located in London, GB

'Hidden Portraits XIII', acrylic on canvas mounted on board, Florentine School (circa 1980s-90s). This gallery has acquired a number of paintings through an intermediary of an ageing...

Category

1980s Modern Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Board

Antique American School Art Nouveau Elegent Woman in Landscape Framed Painting
Antique American School Art Nouveau Elegent Woman in Landscape Framed Painting

Antique American School Art Nouveau Elegent Woman in Landscape Framed Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique American impressionist landscape oil painting with an elegant woman. Oil on canvas. Framed. Unsigned. Measuring: 15 by 23 inches overall, and 7 by 9 painting alone. Excel...

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1890s Impressionist Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

German School Miniature - 19th Century Oil, Marie de' Medici
German School Miniature - 19th Century Oil, Marie de' Medici

German School Miniature - 19th Century Oil, Marie de' Medici

Located in Corsham, GB

Marie de' Medici (1575-1642) was Queen of France as the second wife of King Henry IV and served as regent for her son Louis XIII following her husband's death in 1610. Even after Lou...

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19th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique Portrait of a Woman, 19th Century Female Oil Portrait dated 1883
Antique Portrait of a Woman, 19th Century Female Oil Portrait dated 1883

Antique Portrait of a Woman, 19th Century Female Oil Portrait dated 1883

Located in AIGNAN, FR

Antique portrait painting of a woman signed and dated on the top left 1883. This is a rich and colourful canvas beautifully created by the artist. A head and shoulders sideways com...

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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hidden Portraits XVI, Acrylic on Canvas, Modern, Unsigned, Circa 1980s
Hidden Portraits XVI, Acrylic on Canvas, Modern, Unsigned, Circa 1980s

Hidden Portraits XVI, Acrylic on Canvas, Modern, Unsigned, Circa 1980s

Located in London, GB

'Hidden Portraits XVI', acrylic on canvas mounted on board, unsigned, Florentine School (circa 1980s-90s). This gallery has acquired a number of paintings through an intermediary of ...

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1980s Modern Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Board

Hidden Portraits III, Modern Acrylic on Canvas, Signed, Circa 1980s
Hidden Portraits III, Modern Acrylic on Canvas, Signed, Circa 1980s

Hidden Portraits III, Modern Acrylic on Canvas, Signed, Circa 1980s

Located in London, GB

'Hidden Portraits III', acrylic on canvas mounted on board, Florentine School (circa 1980s-90s). This gallery has acquired a number of paintings through an intermediary of an ageing ...

Category

1980s Modern Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Dutch School 18th Century Oil - Zeeland Bourgeois Woman
Dutch School 18th Century Oil - Zeeland Bourgeois Woman

Dutch School 18th Century Oil - Zeeland Bourgeois Woman

Located in Corsham, GB

A late 18th-century portrait of a Zeeland bourgeois woman, wearing a traditional golden bonnet with white lace framing, a wide lace ruff collar, amber bead necklace, and holding a sm...

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Early 18th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

American School Modernist Navy Sailor Male Portrait Framed Nautical Oil Painting
American School Modernist Navy Sailor Male Portrait Framed Nautical Oil Painting

American School Modernist Navy Sailor Male Portrait Framed Nautical Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique American modernist sailor portrait oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Unsigned. Measuring: 9 by 14 inches overall, and 7.5 by 13 painting alone. Excellent condition, ready ...

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1930s Post-Modern Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

American Impressionist "Reading Lakeside" Antique Woman Portrait Oil Painting
American Impressionist "Reading Lakeside" Antique Woman Portrait Oil Painting

American Impressionist "Reading Lakeside" Antique Woman Portrait Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique American impressionist oil painting. Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Measuring: 24 by 21 inches overall, and 14 by 10.5 painting alone. Excellent condition, ready to hang and ...

Category

Early 1900s Impressionist Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hidden Portraits X, Acrylic on Canvas, Modern, Circa 1980s, Framed
Hidden Portraits X, Acrylic on Canvas, Modern, Circa 1980s, Framed

Hidden Portraits X, Acrylic on Canvas, Modern, Circa 1980s, Framed

Located in London, GB

'Hidden Portraits X', acrylic on canvas mounted on board, Florentine School (circa 1980s-90s). This gallery has acquired a number of paintings through an intermediary of an ageing ar...

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1980s Modern Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Large Vintage American Modernist Cubist Portrait Original MCM Oil Painting
Large Vintage American Modernist Cubist Portrait Original MCM Oil Painting

Large Vintage American Modernist Cubist Portrait Original MCM Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Vintage American modernist oil painting. Oil on canvas. Unsigned. Measuring: 34 by 22 inches overall. Excellent condition, ready to hang and enjoy.

Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

German School Miniature - 19th Century Oil, Joseph Radetzky von Radetz
German School Miniature - 19th Century Oil, Joseph Radetzky von Radetz

German School Miniature - 19th Century Oil, Joseph Radetzky von Radetz

Located in Corsham, GB

Joseph Radetzky von Radetz (1766-1858) was an Austrian field marshal. He fought at the Battle of Leipzig against Napoleon, and embarked on reforms of the Austrian army. His victory a...

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19th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Framed 19th Century Oil - Portrait of a Lady
Framed 19th Century Oil - Portrait of a Lady

Framed 19th Century Oil - Portrait of a Lady

Located in Corsham, GB

A charming nineteenth century portrait of a young lady wearing a pale blue dress and lace bonnet, set against a dark brown background. Well presented in a rustic white frame. Unsigne...

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19th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Boy, French Antique Oil Painting of a Choir Boy
Portrait of a Boy, French Antique Oil Painting of a Choir Boy

Portrait of a Boy, French Antique Oil Painting of a Choir Boy

Located in AIGNAN, FR

Antique child portrait oil painting in a gold coloured frame. A simple but stunning 19th Century portrait of a French boy. Here, the artist has given us a minimalist portrait with ...

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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bulldog with a Food Bowl-oil on board, early 20th century, French.
Bulldog with a Food Bowl-oil on board, early 20th century, French.

Bulldog with a Food Bowl-oil on board, early 20th century, French.

Located in SANTA FE, NM

Bulldog with a Food Bowl French, early 20th century Oil on board Illegibly signed, lower left 9 1/2 x 12 1/2 (15 x 18 frame) inches A tender and thoughtful portrayal of a seated bul...

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Early 20th Century Realist Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Dog Painting, 1920's French Portrait of a Great Dane in Landscape Oil Painting
Dog Painting, 1920's French Portrait of a Great Dane in Landscape Oil Painting

Dog Painting, 1920's French Portrait of a Great Dane in Landscape Oil Painting

Located in AIGNAN, FR

Antique Dog Portrait, a stunning portrait of a Great Dane in a landscape signed in the bottom left and dated 1928. This is a eye catching and very unusual dog portrait. A Great Dan...

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Early 20th Century French School Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

French school, circa 1840, Portrait of a Gentleman, oil on wood, signed
French school, circa 1840, Portrait of a Gentleman, oil on wood, signed

French school, circa 1840, Portrait of a Gentleman, oil on wood, signed

Located in Paris, FR

French school, circa 1840, Portrait of a Gentleman, monogrammed D.L. on the lower right oil on wood panel 28.8 x 24,8 In a beautiful antique frame : 48 x 43.5 cm This gentleman’s...

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1840s Old Masters Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Echoes of the Atelier IV, Acrylic on Canvas, Framed, Circa 1980s
Echoes of the Atelier IV, Acrylic on Canvas, Framed, Circa 1980s

Echoes of the Atelier IV, Acrylic on Canvas, Framed, Circa 1980s

Located in London, GB

Echoes of the Atelier IV, acrylic on canvas mounted on board, Florentine School (circa 1980s-90s). This gallery has acquired a number of paintings through an intermediary of an agein...

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1980s Modern Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Board

India Madras Painting on board Portrait of Serving Girl with Pot c 1910
India Madras Painting on board Portrait of Serving Girl with Pot c 1910

India Madras Painting on board Portrait of Serving Girl with Pot c 1910

Located in Norfolk, GB

Madras School C 1910 Acrylic on board 11.5" x 8" Address on verso This painting dating to the early 20th century, c 1910, shows a young woman, possibly from Madras (see info on reverse), The colours follow the conventions of a genre of art called Company School painting...

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1910s Realist Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Board

Mader - 19th Century Oil, Portrait of a Gentleman in Profile
Mader - 19th Century Oil, Portrait of a Gentleman in Profile

Mader - 19th Century Oil, Portrait of a Gentleman in Profile

Located in Corsham, GB

A skilfully executed nineteenth century portrait of a bearded man in profile. Well presented in a gilt frame. Signed to the lower left. Faintly monogrammed to the upper left. On canv...

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19th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Round Portrait of a Black and White Terrier" French 19th Century
"Round Portrait of a Black and White Terrier" French 19th Century

"Round Portrait of a Black and White Terrier" French 19th Century

Located in SANTA FE, NM

"Round Portrait of a Black and White Terrier," French, 19th Century, circa 1850s Oil on wood panel Unsigned. 9 x 9 inches frame One of a pair of charming portraits of Black White Te...

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1850s Realist Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Art Deco Gouache Painting, Stylish Singer, Monogrammed FG, France, circa 1930
Art Deco Gouache Painting, Stylish Singer, Monogrammed FG, France, circa 1930

Art Deco Gouache Painting, Stylish Singer, Monogrammed FG, France, circa 1930

Located in Atlanta, GA

A striking Art Deco gouache on cardboard depicting a stylish singer captured in a bold, graphic modernist idiom. The figure—rendered with short red hair, a chic black hat, striped tr...

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1930s Art Deco Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Board, Cardboard

Antique French Interior Bedroom Farce Oil Painting, Large Boudoir Oil Painting
Antique French Interior Bedroom Farce Oil Painting, Large Boudoir Oil Painting

Antique French Interior Bedroom Farce Oil Painting, Large Boudoir Oil Painting

Located in AIGNAN, FR

Large Antique Oil on Canvas, bringing a touch of classic French humor and theatrical drama as well as antique charm. It's signed in the lower right. Rendered with an eye for both d...

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Early 20th Century French School Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

17th Century Netherlandish Portrait of Gentleman with Ruff c.1620
17th Century Netherlandish Portrait of Gentleman with Ruff c.1620

17th Century Netherlandish Portrait of Gentleman with Ruff c.1620

Located in Stockholm, SE

Provenance: The Raeburn Gallery, as by Maerten de Vos; Bukowskis, Stockholm, 15–18 April 1970, lot 133, as in the manner of Anthony van Dyck; Private collection, Sweden Essay: This ...

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1620s Old Masters Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

German School Miniature - 19th Century Oil, Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria
German School Miniature - 19th Century Oil, Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria

German School Miniature - 19th Century Oil, Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria

Located in Corsham, GB

Maximilian I (1573-1651) was the Duke of Bavaria from 1597 and Elector from 1623. A devout Catholic, he was one of the leading proponents of the Counter-Reformation during the Thirty...

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19th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Florentine Expressions IX: 1980s Oil on Canvas Portrait Series
Florentine Expressions IX: 1980s Oil on Canvas Portrait Series

Florentine Expressions IX: 1980s Oil on Canvas Portrait Series

Located in London, GB

"Florentine Expressions: A Portrait Series IX", oil on canvas, mounted on board, Florentine School (circa 1980s-90s). This gallery has acquired a number of paintings through an inter...

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Late 20th Century Modern Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

American School Signed Black Male Pensive Signed and Framed Portrait Painting
American School Signed Black Male Pensive Signed and Framed Portrait Painting

American School Signed Black Male Pensive Signed and Framed Portrait Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique American impressionist portrait oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Measuring: 26 by 22 inches overall, and 20 by 16 painting alone. Excellent condition, ready to h...

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1920s Modern Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

German School Miniature - 19th Century Oil, Martin Luther
German School Miniature - 19th Century Oil, Martin Luther

German School Miniature - 19th Century Oil, Martin Luther

Located in Corsham, GB

German theologian Martin Luther (1483-1546) was the seminal figure in the Protestant Reformation and is considered one of the most influential figures in Western and Christian histor...

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19th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

German School Miniature - 19th Century Oil, Bishop Latimer
German School Miniature - 19th Century Oil, Bishop Latimer

German School Miniature - 19th Century Oil, Bishop Latimer

Located in Corsham, GB

Hugh Latimer (c.1487-1555) was an English Protestant preacher. He was Bishop of Worcester during the Reformation and Church of England chaplain to King Edward VI, but was arrested on...

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19th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique 1868 Oil Portrait Young Woman European Lady Gilt Frame 19th Century
Antique 1868 Oil Portrait Young Woman European Lady Gilt Frame 19th Century

Antique 1868 Oil Portrait Young Woman European Lady Gilt Frame 19th Century

Located in Palm Coast, FL

This authentic 19th-century oil portrait depicts a young European woman in traditional attire, painted with refined academic realism and quiet emotional restraint. The sitter is shown in three-quarter view, wearing a straw hat with a blue ribbon, a lace-trimmed blouse, and a dark bodice, delicately holding a small basket of flowers. The soft transitions of light across the face, gentle blush tones, and composed expression reflect mid-19th-century European portrait traditions, closely aligned with Biedermeier and early Realist aesthetics. The background is intentionally subdued, allowing full focus on the sitter’s character and presence. Brushwork is controlled and confident, with careful modeling of facial features and textiles. The composition suggests a formal studio portrait rather than a genre scene, typical of European academic painting of the period. 📏 Measurements: Painting approx. 19.5" × 24"; Framed approx. 30" × 26" 🎨 Medium: Oil on canvas 🖋️ Artist: Signed and dated 1868 in the lower right (signature partially legible) 🖼️ Frame: Original period gilt wood frame; minor wear, losses, and age-related surface imperfections ✔️ Condition: Stable age-related craquelure throughout. Frame shows minor historical damage consistent with age. This is a genuine antique European oil painting...

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1860s Realist Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Round Portrait of a Brown and Black Terrier" French 19th Century
"Round Portrait of a Brown and Black Terrier" French 19th Century

"Round Portrait of a Brown and Black Terrier" French 19th Century

Located in SANTA FE, NM

"Round Portrait of a Brown and Black Terrier," French, 19th Century, circa 1850s Oil on wood panel Unsigned. 9 x 9 inches frame One of a pair of charming portraits of Black White Te...

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1850s Realist Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

German School Miniature - 19th Century Oil, Emperor Franz Joseph I
German School Miniature - 19th Century Oil, Emperor Franz Joseph I

German School Miniature - 19th Century Oil, Emperor Franz Joseph I

Located in Corsham, GB

Franz Joseph I (1830-1916), ruler of Austria-Hungary, is depicted here in miniature, dressed in splendid military uniform. Beautifully presented in an antique gilt frame. Inscribed v...

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19th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

English School 19th Century Oil - Portrait of A Gentleman
English School 19th Century Oil - Portrait of A Gentleman

English School 19th Century Oil - Portrait of A Gentleman

Located in Corsham, GB

A fine portrait of a gentleman in evening wear. Unsigned. Beautifully presented in a swept gilt frame with intricate c-scrolling and shell ornamentation. On canvas. Image size: 74 x ...

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19th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hidden Portraits I, Abstract Acrylic on Canvas, Framed, Circa 1980s
Hidden Portraits I, Abstract Acrylic on Canvas, Framed, Circa 1980s

Hidden Portraits I, Abstract Acrylic on Canvas, Framed, Circa 1980s

Located in London, GB

'Hidden Portraits I', acrylic on canvas mounted on board, Florentine School (circa 1980s-90s). This gallery has acquired a number of paintings through an intermediary of an ageing ar...

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1980s Abstract Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Madonna and child, Italian school, 18th century
Madonna and child, Italian school, 18th century

Madonna and child, Italian school, 18th century

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Italian School, 18th century Depicted are the Madonna and Child Jesus, the virgin Mary is holding the Child Jesus lovingly in her arms. The child, lying on a bundle of cloth and with...

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18th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Framed 19th Century Oil - Portrait of a Gentleman
Framed 19th Century Oil - Portrait of a Gentleman

Framed 19th Century Oil - Portrait of a Gentleman

Located in Corsham, GB

A well-painted portrait of a spectacled gentleman, smartly attired in a dark coat and cravat. The artwork is beautifully presented in a gilt fluted cove frame with an oval window and...

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19th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Lady with Ferronnière and Blue Dress, ca. 1830
Portrait of a Lady with Ferronnière and Blue Dress, ca. 1830

Portrait of a Lady with Ferronnière and Blue Dress, ca. 1830

Located in Firenze, IT

Portrait of a Lady with Ferronnière and Blue Dress. Austrian or North Italian School, ca. 1830 Portrait from about 1825-1835. Oil on a rectangular wooden panel with an oval image. D...

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19th Century Italian School Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

English School Early 19th Century Oil - Portrait of George Forster
English School Early 19th Century Oil - Portrait of George Forster

English School Early 19th Century Oil - Portrait of George Forster

Located in Corsham, GB

A charming early 19th-century portrait depicting George Forster of Steel-Hall. The artist captures him in his best attire, wearing a fine silk necktie. Unsigned. Well presented in an...

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Early 19th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

18th Century French Rococo Period Portrait of Women Oil Painting on Canvas
18th Century French Rococo Period Portrait of Women Oil Painting on Canvas

18th Century French Rococo Period Portrait of Women Oil Painting on Canvas

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of a Lady French artist, Rococo period 18th century oil on canvas, framed framed: 15 x 12.5 inches canvas: 10.5 x 8.5 inches provenance: private collection, France condition...

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Mid-18th Century Rococo Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Prize Hereford Cow In A Landscape, dated 1879 by A M Gauci (19th Century)
Prize Hereford Cow In A Landscape, dated 1879 by A M Gauci (19th Century)

Prize Hereford Cow In A Landscape, dated 1879 by A M Gauci (19th Century)

Located in Liphook, GB

Prize Hereford Cow In A Landscape, dated 1879 by A M Gauci (19th Century) Large 19th century English portrait of a prize Hereford cow in a landscape, oil on canvas by A M Gauci. Ex...

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19th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Hidden Portraits XIV, Modern Acrylic on Canvas, Signed, Circa 1980s
Hidden Portraits XIV, Modern Acrylic on Canvas, Signed, Circa 1980s

Hidden Portraits XIV, Modern Acrylic on Canvas, Signed, Circa 1980s

Located in London, GB

'Hidden Portraits XIV', acrylic on canvas mounted on board, signed 'Giacomo', Florentine School (circa 1980s-90s). This gallery has acquired a number of paintings through an intermed...

Category

1980s Modern Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Board

19th/20th century American school Antique oil painting on canvas, Portrait
19th/20th century American school Antique oil painting on canvas, Portrait

19th/20th century American school Antique oil painting on canvas, Portrait

Located in Palm Coast, FL

Up for sale is a 19th/20th-century American school Antique original oil painting on canvas depicting a portrait of a fisherman seated by a table with fishing creel and basket. No v...

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20th Century Impressionist Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique Impressionist Framed Opera Scene Elegant Woman Portrait Oil Painting
Antique Impressionist Framed Opera Scene Elegant Woman Portrait Oil Painting

Antique Impressionist Framed Opera Scene Elegant Woman Portrait Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique opera view oil painting. Oil on board. Unsigned. Framed. Measuring: 18 by 22 inches overall, and 14 by 18 painting alone. Excellent condition, ready to hang and enjoy.

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Early 1900s Impressionist Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

French Art Deco Portrait 1920s Oil Painting
French Art Deco Portrait 1920s Oil Painting

French Art Deco Portrait 1920s Oil Painting

Located in Holywell, GB

French Art Deco Portrait 1920s Oil Painting A captivating French Art Deco–era portrait, possibly portraying a dancer, silent film star, or flapper girl. Her striking dark eye makeup ...

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1920s Art Deco Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

American Impressionist Young Black Man Nicely Framed Oil Painting Portrait
American Impressionist Young Black Man Nicely Framed Oil Painting Portrait

American Impressionist Young Black Man Nicely Framed Oil Painting Portrait

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique American oil painting portrait. Oil on board. Framed. Measuring: 22 by 28 inches overall, and 16 by 24 painting alone. Unsigned. Excellent condition, ready to hang and enjoy.

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1920s Impressionist Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique Oil Painting Romantic Pastoral Scene 19th Century French Classical Art
Antique Oil Painting Romantic Pastoral Scene 19th Century French Classical Art

Antique Oil Painting Romantic Pastoral Scene 19th Century French Classical Art

Located in Palm Coast, FL

Elegant antique original oil painting on canvas depicting a romantic pastoral scene inspired by 19th-century European traditions. The composition portrays a young couple resting in a...

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19th Century Impressionist Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Pair of Cat Portraits" oil on canvas, circa 1920s
"Pair of Cat Portraits" oil on canvas, circa 1920s

"Pair of Cat Portraits" oil on canvas, circa 1920s

Located in SANTA FE, NM

"Pair of Cat Portraits," oil on canvas, circa 1920s Artist unknown Oil on canvas Unsigned. 6 x 7 1/4 inches each (18 3/8 x 12 frame) A pair of finely depicted cat portraits on canva...

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1920s Art Nouveau Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique  Dutch School original oil painting on canvas, Genre scene, Gold Frame
Antique  Dutch School original oil painting on canvas, Genre scene, Gold Frame

Antique Dutch School original oil painting on canvas, Genre scene, Gold Frame

Located in Palm Coast, FL

This captivating antique oil painting on canvas is a fine example of Dutch School genre art, evoking the style of the 17th-century master Adriaen van Ostade. The composition features...

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Mid-19th Century Impressionist Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Late 19th Century Romantic Victorian Portrait Young Woman Violinist Oil Canvas
Late 19th Century Romantic Victorian Portrait Young Woman Violinist Oil Canvas

Late 19th Century Romantic Victorian Portrait Young Woman Violinist Oil Canvas

Located in Stockholm, SE

This magnificent intimate portrait, painted by an unknown yet undoubtedly gifted artist of the late 19th century, captures with incredible grace the captivating image of a young viol...

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Late 19th Century Realist Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Oil

Mid Century French Figurative Painting Boys in Blue Oil on Board Signed
Mid Century French Figurative Painting Boys in Blue Oil on Board Signed

Mid Century French Figurative Painting Boys in Blue Oil on Board Signed

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist: French School, mid 20th century Medium: Oil on board Size (framed): 34.5 x 23 inches Frame: Framed Signature: Signed lower right (indistinct) Condition: Good condition Descr...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

An Apostle Painted in the Circle of Peter Paul Rubens, Oil on Canvas
An Apostle Painted in the Circle of Peter Paul Rubens, Oil on Canvas

An Apostle Painted in the Circle of Peter Paul Rubens, Oil on Canvas

Located in Stockholm, SE

Peter Paul Rubens (circle of) An Apostle circular 15.15 inches (38.5 cm) oil on canvas Provenance: Bukowskis Auctions, lot 725149, as "Peter Paul Rubens, circle of".

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17th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Circle of Joseph Moseley Barber (1811-1889) - 19th Century Oil, Quiet Company
Circle of Joseph Moseley Barber (1811-1889) - 19th Century Oil, Quiet Company

Circle of Joseph Moseley Barber (1811-1889) - 19th Century Oil, Quiet Company

Located in Corsham, GB

This intimate domestic scene depicts a young woman in period dress seated in a dimly lit interior, engaged in needlework while a small cat sits attentively beside her on richly drape...

Category

19th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hidden Portraits XVII, Acrylic on Canvas, Modern, Framed, Circa 1980s
Hidden Portraits XVII, Acrylic on Canvas, Modern, Framed, Circa 1980s

Hidden Portraits XVII, Acrylic on Canvas, Modern, Framed, Circa 1980s

Located in London, GB

'Hidden Portraits XVII', acrylic on canvas mounted on board, Florentine School (circa 1980s-90s). This gallery has acquired a number of paintings through an intermediary of an ageing...

Category

1980s Modern Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Board

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