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Artist: Unknown
Spanish School 19th century, Santa Justa and Santa Rufina, oil on canvas
Located in Paris, FR
Spanish School of the 19th Century Santa Justa and Santa Rufina Oil on canvas 40 x 27 cm In quite good condition, the paint surface presents numerous crack...
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1840s Old Masters Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Manner of Sir John Lavery - Early 20th Century Oil, Girl In The Trees
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful unfinished oil study depicting a young girl in a woodland setting. The artist captures the scene in the style of Sir John Lavery who was renowned for his portrait work. ...
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20th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Oil

English School 19th Century Oil - A Loving Sister
Located in Corsham, GB
This intimate portrait captures a tender moment between a young girl and her baby sister. The baby is placed in a cot while the older girl entertains her with a rattle. The artist dr...
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19th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Art Nouveau Ballerina Painting by Mystery European Artist
Located in New York, NY
Mystery European Artist Untitled, c. 20th Century Oil on canvas board 31 x 22 3/4 in. Framed: 36 1/4 x 28 x 1 1/2 in. Signed lower right
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20th Century Art Nouveau Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

Romantic painting Portrait woman with flowers French mid 19th
Located in PARIS, FR
French school around 1850 Oil on oil 41 x 33 cm (54 x 47 cm with frame) Inscription on the back “Lefevre” Based on the model's hairstyle, the portrait can be dated around 1850. The ...
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Mid-19th Century Romantic Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Cardinal with Missive - Painting by Unknown - 17th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Cardinal with missive is an original old master artwork realized in the 17th Century. Mixed colored oil painting on canvas. Provenance: Italy. Avery precoius artwork depicting a ca...
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17th Century Old Masters Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Oil

After Rembrandt - Framed 20th Century Oil, Self-portrait with Beret
Located in Corsham, GB
After Rembrandt (1606-1669). Copy of Self-Portrait with Beret and Turned-Up Collar. Oil on panel. Monogrammed in Hebrew to the lower right. Well presented in a bold gilt-effect frame...
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20th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Oil

20th Century Oil - Young Woman In Profile With Flowers
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine 20th Century impasto painting showing a young woman sitting in profile next to a bunch of flowers in a large vase. The painting is unsigned. On canvas board.
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Cardinal Mazarin portrait
Located in BELEYMAS, FR
French School circa 1645 Portrait of Cardinal Mazarin - Sketch Oil on canvas H. 41.5 cm; W. 27 cm Provenance: Collection of the Reverend Georges Downing Bowles (1789-1863) Would ...
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1640s French School Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Joseph interpreting Dreams - Italian Old Master 17thC religious art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This lovely 17th century Old Master religious oil painting is from the Italian School. The subject is Joseph in prison interpreting the dreams of Pharoah's Baker and Butler. The bars...
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17th Century Old Masters Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Study of a Woman artist painting by her easel in a landscape
Located in Woodbury, CT
Well painted and very decorative oil on panel Painted on a mahogany panel and monogrammed L.B Well framed in a new English handmade gold leaf frame. The...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

1930's Original Parisian Fashion Illustration Watercolor Black Oriental Dress
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1930's French fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin. The painting, executed in gouache/ watercolor and pencil, is dated to the upper corner ...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil

Portrait of Empress Sophie-Charlotte of Prussia Miniature Empress Bronze Frame
Located in Pistoia, IT
Magnificent miniature portrait depicting Queen Sophie Charlotte of Prussia from the Restoration period. The queen is depicted as a young maiden, probably during her stay in Versaille...
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Early 19th Century French School Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Paint

Interior with Five Children - Oil Painting on Canvas - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Interior with Five Children is an original oil painting on canvas applied on panel. This painting has been realized between the end of the 19th century ...
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19th Century Modern Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

1974 Modernist Swedish Expressive Nude Portrait Oil Painting - Repose by Red
Located in Bristol, GB
REPOSE BY RED Size: 49 x 41 cm (including frame) Oil on board A brilliantly executed modernist nude study, painted in oil onto board and dated 1974. This painting depicts a seated ...
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1970s Modern Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board

1960's French Portrait Stylish Fashionable Lady
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Character Portrait French school, Mid 20th Century Gouache paint on unframed paper stamped to the reverse Image : 12.75 x 9.5 inches Overall size: 25 5 x 19.75 inches Superbl...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Gouache

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 Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Parent and Child
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-century tempera painting on paper in warm orange tones of parent with child by French artist Clairet, 1956. Signed and dated lower right. Original artwork on paper displayed on ...
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1950s Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Tempera

Portrait Of Constance Luckock, dated 1907 by Sir Samuel Henry William Llewellyn
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait Of Constance Luckock, dated 1907 by Sir Samuel Henry William Llewellyn GCVO PRA RBA RI (1858-1941) sales to $160,000 Large 1907 portrait o...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Bishop Gaspard Mermillod - Oil Painting - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Bishop Gaspard Mermillod is an original artwork realized by an artist belonging to the Roman School of 19th Century. Mixed colored oil on canvas. The bishop depicted in the painting examined here, as suggested by the coat of arms represented at the top left, is the Swiss Gaspard Mermillod, born in Carouge on 22 September 1824. Mermillod is known to have been one of the most active representatives of social Catholicism and one of the eminent personalities who formed in Rome that "select committee" set up in 1882 by Pope Leo XIII...
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19th Century Modern Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Ex Voto; Miraculous Intervention of a Difficult Pregnacy, 19th Century Retablo
Located in Denver, CO
This authentic 19th-century Mexican ex-voto is a powerful testament to faith and survival, painted in oil on tin with ink circa 1869 by an anonymous Mexican artist. It is elegantly displayed in a custom, hand-carved frame enhancing its historical and artistic significance. The ex-voto itself measures 6 ½ x 9 ¾ inches, while the outer frame spans 14 ¼ x 17 ½ inches, making it a compelling piece for collectors of religious folk art. A Miraculous Healing – A Story of Devotion The heartfelt inscription tells the story of Mrs. Dia Anacleto Rodriguez, who, in 1860, faced a life-threatening childbirth with little hope of survival. In desperation, her husband, Mr. Epimenio Manzano, turned to Santo Niño de Atocha...
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1860s Folk Art Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Metal

1960's French Portrait Man With Fingers In His Mouth Caricature
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Character Portrait French school, Mid 20th Century Gouache paint on unframed paper signed lower corner Image : 12 x 9.25 inches Superbly decorative 1960's French portrait ...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Gouache

Pair of decorative antique oil paintings, Portraits. 19th century.
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of decorative antique oil paintings, portraits. 19th century. Signed and dated. Dimensions with frame in cm EACH PAINTING 53 x 63
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19th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Badminton Player 19th C. French Oil Painting Young Girl Racket & Shuttlecock
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"The Badminton Player" French School, 19th century oil painting on canvas, framed painting: 24 x 14 inches framed: 28.5 x 18.5 inches Very rare early portrayal of a young badminton...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

1960's French Portrait Lady With Closed Eye Caricature
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Character Portrait French school, Mid 20th Century Gouache paint on unframed paper signed lower corner Image : 12 x 9.5 inches Superbly decorative 1960's French portrait p...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Gouache

Antique Spanish School Surrealist Modernist Portrait Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique Spanish school modernist surreal portrait oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Measuring 18 by 24 inches overall and 15 by 21 painting alone.
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1960s Surrealist Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Child - Painting - 1933
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by an unknown italian painter in 1933. Hand monogrammed and dated lower right. Good condition except for some craquelure.
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1930s Modern Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Oil

1960's French Portrait Lady Side Profile Caricature
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Character Portrait French school, Mid 20th Century Gouache paint on unframed paper signed lower corner and dated 1960 Image : 12 x 9.5 inches Superbly decorative 1960's Frenc...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Gouache

Portrait of a Woman in the Style of Modigliani in Acrylic (Blue Background)
Located in Soquel, CA
Portrait of a Woman in the Style of Modigliani in Acrylic (Blue Background) Portrait of a woman in the style of Amedeo Modigliani by an unknown artist (20th century). The woman has ...
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Late 20th Century Modern Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Illustration Board

Important Victorian portrait of Alexander Smith
Located in New York, NY
Important Victorian painting depicting Alexander Smith. It has a fantastic frame and is in excellent condition. Written Alex Smith (...) on the letter.
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

1960's French Portrait Wacky Smoker Caricature of Young Man with Cigarette
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Character Portrait French school, Mid 20th Century Gouache paint on unframed paper Image : 25.5 x 19.5 inches (frame not included in purchase) Superbly decorative 1960's Fre...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Gouache

French Woman Portrait in Oil Pastel
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-century French oil pastel of blonde in pleasing tones of blues and yellows, circa 1950. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. Archival plastic ...
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1950s Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Oil Pastel

1960's French Portrait Pilot/ Captain Gentleman in Uniform Caricature
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Character Portrait French school, Mid 20th Century Gouache paint on unframed paper Image : 25 x 19.5 inches Superbly decorative 1960's French portrait painting. Ideal for m...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Gouache

Vintage Signed American Pop Art Superman Comic Art Surfing Framed Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Interesting and rare American School pop art landscape. Framed. Oil on canvas. Signed. Image size, 16H by 20L.
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1960s Modern Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Large Beautiful Early 17th Century Painting of St Peter
Located in London, GB
17th Century Italian School St Peter Oil on Canvas 55 1/2 x 41 inches This large and tender rendering of Saint Peter was painted by the hand of great Italian painter of the 17th Cen...
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Early 17th Century Baroque Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Framed 20th Century Oil - Working Cocker with the Geraniums
Located in Corsham, GB
Placed amongst potted geraniums, is this beady eyed portrait of a working cocker spaniel. The dog looks eager to move from the paved position, h...
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20th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of a Woman with Red Hair in the Style of Modigliani (Green Background)
Located in Soquel, CA
Portrait of a Woman with Red Hair in the Style of Modigliani (Green Background) Portrait of a woman in the style of Amedeo Modigliani by an unknown artist (20th century). The woman...
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Late 20th Century Modern Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Illustration Board

An Allegory Of Marriage, 18th Century
Located in Blackwater, GB
An Allegory Of Marriage, 18th Century English School Large 18th Century English School allegory of marriage, oil on canvas. Rare allegory of life scene with two married couples on...
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18th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

1960's French Portrait Wise Man In Front Of French Flag Caricature
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Character Portrait French school, Mid 20th Century Gouache paint on unframed paper Image : 12 x 9.5 inches Superbly decorative 1960's French portrait painting. Ideal for ma...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Gouache

Group of Three 19th Century Framed Painted Silhouettes
Located in San Francisco, CA
Group of Three 19th Century Framed Painted Silhouettes Framed in black: Male: 6.25x7.75, unframed 5.5x7 Framed in black: Female: 4.75x6.25, unframed 2.x2.75 Gilded frame: Female: ...
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19th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Ink

1960's French Portrait Gentleman in deep Thought, Caricature
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Character Portrait French school, Mid 20th Century Gouache paint on unframed paper stamped Image : 25.5 x 19.5 inches Superbly decorative 1960's French portrait painting. I...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Gouache

Framed Mid 20th Century Oil - Portrait of a Boy
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful head and shoulders portrait of a young boy in a white collared shirt and buttoned brown jacket. Presented in a textured gilt-effect frame with internal slip. Indistinctl...
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20th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Oil

1930's Original Parisian Fashion Illustration Watercolor Pink and Blue Dress
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1930's French fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin. The painting, executed in gouache/ watercolor and pencil, is dated to the upper corne...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil

Filipina Girl Playing the Harp
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant portrait of a Filipino girl playing a harp by an unknown artist (20th Century). This piece is done in the style of traditional Filipino art, with ...
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1970s Outsider Art Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Wood Panel

17th Century Oil on Panel Flemish Mythological Painting Bacchus and Ariadne 1620
Located in Vicoforte, IT
Splendid Flemish painting from the first half of the 17th century. Oil on panel artwork of excellent pictorial quality depicting a mythological subject of great charm, Bacchus and Ar...
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1620s Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board

Marius Woulfart (1905-1991) - Framed Oil, Portrait of a Mother & Child
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful depiction of a mother and child, seated for a heartwarming portrait in a sunny formal garden. The artist has captured both figures in an impressionistic manner with impa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Fine Scottish 19th Century Oil - The Coachmaker of Edinburgh
Located in Corsham, GB
A very fine portrait of a gentleman thought to be of the name 'Riddell'. Possibly related to the Clan Riddell, local to Edinburgh the family were wealthy merchants. This well-dressed...
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19th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Oil

1930's Original Parisian Fashion Watercolor Blue Floral Summer Dress
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1930's French fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin. The painting, executed in gouache/ watercolor and pencil, is dated to the upper corner ...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil

Fine c.1845 Oil - Portrait of a Widow
Located in Corsham, GB
This very fine portrait of a middle-aged woman from the mid 19th Century is a true find. The unknown sitter looks directly out at the viewer with a subtle half-smile. She wears a simple black dress...
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19th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Oil

German oil painting, Figures in an interior/barn playing, 19th century, Antique
Located in Woodbury, CT
Well painted late 19th-century German genre painting. Often painted in the Munich area of Germany these highly desirable antique paintings are always of the finest quality. This is...
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1890s Victorian Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

1960's French Portrait Man In Checked Blazer Caricature
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Character Portrait French school, Mid 20th Century Gouache paint on unframed paper signed lower corner Image : 12 x 9.5 inches Superbly decorative 1960's French portrait pa...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Gouache

"On the Lake" American 20th Century Oil Painting In the Style of Camille Carot
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful landscape reminiscent of the great American artist Camille Carrot done. The details are masterfully done with beautiful brush work and wonderfully rich and lush color pal...
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Early 20th Century American Realist Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board

LARGE1970'S FRENCH MODERNIST OIL - PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG MAN
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist: French School, circa 1970's Title: Portrait of a Young Man Medium: oil painting, on coarse textured canvas. Size: painting: 28.5 x 23.5 inches Provenance: pri...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Green bucket - Large oil on wood
Located in Geneva, CH
Unknown artist Work on wood Wooden frame and gilded plaster 139 x 73,5 x 5,5 cm
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Green bucket - Large oil on wood
Green bucket - Large oil on wood
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Florentine Expressions: A Portrait Series XIII
Located in London, GB
"Florentine Expressions: A Portrait Series XIII", oil on canvas, mounted on board, Florentine School (circa 1980s-90s). This gallery has acquired a number of paintings through an int...
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1980s Modern Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

1960's French Portrait Clerical Man Caricature
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Character Portrait French school, Mid 20th Century Gouache paint on unframed paper stamped inscribed verso Image : 11.75 x 9.25 inches Overall Painting: 25.5 x 19.75 inches ...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Gouache

MID 20TH CENTURY FRENCH PORTRAIT SKETCH OF YOUNG WOMAN - OIL ON CANVAS
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French mid 20th century Title: Portrait sketch of a young woman Medium: oil painting on canvas laid to board, unframed Size: painting: 15.25 x 15.25 inches Pro...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Coronation Portrait Of King Edward VI (1537-1553) as King Of England & Ireland
Located in Blackwater, GB
Coronation Portrait Of King Edward VI (1537-1553) as King Of England & Ireland, 16th Century English School - Oil on panel - circa 1547 Large 16th Century Coronation portrait of Edward VI as King Of England & Ireland, oil on panel. Early and important portrait...
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16th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

G. R. Healey - c.1855 Oil, Portrait of William King
Located in Corsham, GB
Signed and dated. Inscriber to paper verso (William King, Grandfather (Maternal) of Leonard George Wallace Blise). Presented in a gilt frame. On board.
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Oil

18th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Religious Painting Virgin of Sorrows, 1770
Located in Vicoforte, IT
Antique Italian painting from the second half of the 18th century. Religious painting depicting the Virgin of Sorrows, of excellent pictorial quality. Oil on canvas framework recentl...
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1770s Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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