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Artist: Unknown
Portrait of a Young Prince, 19th c., by Mystery Artist
Located in New York, NY
Mystery Artist Untitled (Young Prince), c. 1800-1900 Oil on canvas 16 x 13 in. Framed: 23 x 19 1/2 x 2 in.
Category

19th Century Old Masters Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid 20th Century Oil - At The Party
Located in Corsham, GB
A vibrant and characterful impressionist scene in oil, showing two pretty young girls in party dresses, one holding a fan, whispering to each other a...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Woman
Located in Astoria, NY
American School, Portrait of a Woman, Oil on Board, depicting a woman in pearl earrings and elegant dress, apparently unsigned, giltwood frame. Image: 11.25" H x 8" W; frame: 16" H x...
Category

20th Century Art Deco Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Portrait Of A Black Girl With A White Doll, 19th Century by L P Burey
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait Of A Black Girl With A White Doll, 19th Century by L P Burey Large 19th Century American School portrait of a young black girl sitting with a white doll, oil on canvas by ...
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19th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Venetian Rococò painter - 18th century mask figure painting - Colombina Carnival
Located in Varmo, IT
Venetian master (18th century) - Mask of Colombina. 161 x 68 cm without frame, 169.5 x 76.5 cm with frame. Antique oil painting on canvas, in a white lacquered wooden frame (not si...
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Late 18th Century Rococo Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Margaret Hunter (b.1948) - Framed Contemporary Oil, Separate Beings- Male
Located in Corsham, GB
Margaret Hunter (b.1948)- original work in oil. Well-presented in a contemporary whitewashed frame. Labelled by the 'Vanessa Devereux Gallery Limited, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Early 20th Century Oil - Venetian Boy
Located in Corsham, GB
A handsome study of a young Venetian boy sat by the water's edge. Unsigned. On canvas.
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20th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

A Man Down and Out on His Luck
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5106 Down and out oil on board by Westhayer 1957
Category

1950s Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait Of A Lady As Diana, 17th Century
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait Of A Lady As Diana, 17th Century Dutch School Large 17th Century Dutch Old Master portrait of a lady as Diana, oil on canvas . Exc...
Category

17th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Oval Portrait - Oil on Canvas - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oval Portrait is an artwork realized by an unknown, mid-20th Century. Oil on canvas mounted on board. 47 x 37 cm. Good conditions.
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Pair of French Character Portraits, Purple and Green Backgrounds
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Pair of French Character Portraits French school, Mid 20th Century Gouache on unframed paper Both stamped and named on the backs, with the artists initials written on both right hand...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Antique figurative oil painting on canvas of a woman serving a man in a tavern
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Antique French oil figurative painting of a woman serving a man in a tavern. Post-impressionist portrait painting on canvas in a vintage frame. An unusual but interesting oil paint...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Trumbull Cary 1787-1868
Located in Bristol, CT
Canvas Sz: 38 3/4"H x 31 1/4"W Frame Sz: 41"H x 33 1/2"W Wood gilt frame made in Belgium *w/ craquelure* w/ Cary Family coat-of-arms Virtute Excerptae Signed LR (illegible) Trum...
Category

19th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Oil

Portrait Of A Young Girl In A Lilac Dress With A Black Bow. Circa 1860. SIgned.
Located in Firenze, IT
Portrait of a young girl in a lilac dress with a black bow. Circa 1860. Signature below right, partially visible. Size with frame 59cm x 49cm Size without frame 33cm x 24cm The portrait depicts a young girl with an elegant hairstyle, her hair carefully tied back. Dressed in the fashion of the 1860s, her light lilac dress reflects the synthetic aniline colors, a novelty in fashion at the time. A black bow at the neck and slightly black straps accentuate her attire. Represented at mid-length, with a mysterious and melancholic gaze, suggesting a mourning endured over a year ago. The portrait, executed in pastels, chalks, and charcoals on paper, highlights the mastery and speed of the artist's execution. Framed in a vintage oval frame...
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Mid-19th Century Realist Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Paper, Chalk, Crayon, Carbon Pencil

Tito Pellicciotti (1871-1950) - Italian School, Oil, Elderly Man in Profile
Located in Corsham, GB
This evocative portrait captures the essence of ageing through its detailed depiction of an elderly figure, rendered in warm earthy tones against a muted background. Signed. Presente...
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

1950s "Slit" Mid Century Painting Bay Area Artist
Located in Arp, TX
From the estate of Jerry Opper & Ruth Friedmann Opper Slit c. 1940-1950's Gouache on Paper 15" x 18", Unframed *Custom framing available for additional charge. Please expect framing...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

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
Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Portrait of a Woman English School Mid 1600s Portrait of the Widow Jane Bromley
Located in Milano, IT
Portrait of a Lady, English School Mid-1600s oil painting on canvas in good condition. La giovane donna ritratta a mezzo busto, identificata come Jane Bromley è dipinta con un copric...
Category

Mid-17th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Oil - Victorian Lady in Mourning
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming portrait study of a Victorian lady wearing a black mourning shawl. A white dress with a lace collar is shown beneath the shawl with a decorat...
Category

19th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

German School Early 20th Century Oil - The Morning News
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming study of an older gentleman reading the newspaper. Signed illegibly to the lower right. Presented in a gilt frame with foliate strapwork. On canvas.
Category

20th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait Of A Princess, 19th Century
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait Of A Princess, believed to be Princess Mary Adelaide Of Cambridge (1833-1897) European School Fine Large 19th Century European School portrait of a Princess, oil on canvas...
Category

19th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Sir Beauchamp, 1880-90 - oil paint, 73x62 cm, framed
Located in Nice, FR
Oil on canvas with its original frame.
Category

1880s Academic Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of A Girl & Toy Bear, dated 1926 by RENE MARIE JOLY DE BEYNAC
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait of A Girl & Toy Bear, dated 1926 by RENE MARIE JOLY DE BEYNAC (1876-1978) Large 1926 French portrait of a young girl and her teddy bear, oil on canvas by Rene Marie Joly ...
Category

20th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Clifford Hanley (1948-2021) - 1994 Oil, Out of the Blue
Located in Corsham, GB
A striking portrait depicting a man in the driver's seat of a car. he clutches the steering wheel in one hand and looks towards the passenger side. Captured in vivid colours in an ex...
Category

20th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Family Portrait Mother with Children Playing Coins Framed Antique Oil Painting
Located in Stockholm, SE
Family genre scene late 19th early 20th century. The boy, tired of posing for a portrait painter, decided to play by spinning a coin on the table, this game greatly impressed his you...
Category

Early 20th Century Realist Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil, Cardboard

John Fattorini - Framed 20th Century Oil, Helen
Located in Corsham, GB
A minimalist portrait of young Helen, gazing with intent to the left. Well-presented in a complimenting pale pink frame. Signed and titled verso. On canvas on stretchers.
Category

20th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th century English School Portrait of a Gentleman, with Riding Crop & Dog
Located in York, GB
(early 19th century) unsigned English School Portrait of a Young Gentleman, with Riding Crop and Dog The reverse stamped T Brown, High Holborn, Linen, oil on canvas, The size overall being 104 cm x 84 cm whilst the painting is 89cm x 70cm A charming portrait in overall very good condition housed in a gilt frame The painting has been cleaned recently . There is some old restoration in the form of a small patch to the rear,barely visible to the front. some texturization to top right in certain light Certainly does not detract from this charming painting SHIPPING Free uk delivery Delivery usually within 14 working days.Fully insured delivery. please provide telephone/email details for courier. We ship worldwide for free. All taxes/customs etc to be paid for by purchaser. RETURNS (The Consumer Contracts Regulations) Whilst we are sure that you will be extremely happy with your purchase, if for any reason you are not, then you are entitled to return the item to us for a refund. For all purchases made you are entitled to return the item(s) for a period of up to 14 days following receipt by you or a representative indicated by you. Please contact us to confirm that you are returning the item(s) and the reason for doing so. Upon receipt of the item(s) we will refund the purchase price via your original payment method...
Category

Early 19th Century Old Masters Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Flagellation of Christ, 17th Century Italian School
Located in Blackwater, GB
The Flagellation of Christ, 17th Century Italian School Fine huge 17th Century Italian Old Master depiction of the Flagellation of Christ, oil on canvas. Excellent quality full len...
Category

18th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Tibetan Thangka of Sakyamuni, c. 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
Historically in Buddhist Tibet, patrons and monks commissioned thangka art, or sacred painting, to focus their meditations and prayers. This 19th-century Tibetan Thangka, painted in rich red, green, and blue pigments, still maintains incredible vibrancy. The central figure is the Sakyamuni Buddha, seated in the diamond position with alms bowl...
Category

19th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Linen, Silk, Pigment

American Modernist Abstract Portrait Dancer Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist oil painting. Oil on canvas, circa 1970. Unsigned. Image size, 30L x 40H. Framing available.
Category

1970s Abstract Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Painting, 19th Century, Portrait of an African Boy, signed, oil on canvas.
Located in Berlin, DE
Painting, 19th Century, Portrait of an African Boy, signed, oil on canvas. Dimensions with frame 65cm x 73cm
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19th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, 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...
Category

16th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

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 ...
Category

1850s Romantic Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

c.1870 Oil - The Wealthy Gentleman
Located in Corsham, GB
A superb example of Victorian portraiture, this bold and characterful oil portrait shows a striking gentleman in fine dress. He is wearing a double-breasted Newmarket coat of black c...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of African Woman Tanzania - Signed Oil Painting circa 1970's
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: The work is signed and dates to the 1970's period. Title: Portrait of an Africa Woman, believed to be from Tanzania (according to previous owner). Medium: oil paint...
Category

20th Century Impressionist Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pair of Antique Paintings, Oil on Canvas, Portraits. Around 1850.
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of antique paintings, oil on canvas, portraits. Around 1850. Portrait of a well-known artist and his wife. Dimensions are per painting...
Category

19th Century Victorian Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century Oil - Woman with Seashells
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful Victorian portrait of an elderly woman in a darkened interior. She wears a laced cap that attaches under the chin and looks down at the bowl of seashells...
Category

19th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid Century Pulp Art - Sad Clown Portrait with Green, Yellow, & Red
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid century pulp art portrait of a somber clown with a yellow shirt, red hair and a red nose, holding a scepter in a dramatized space with a candle and green ...
Category

1960s Outsider Art Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Cardboard

19th Century Oil - Monk Holding a Lamp
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming portrait study of a bearded monk holding a lamp. His face is illuminated against the background making for an atmospheric scene. Unsigned. Presented in a wooden frame with...
Category

19th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Early 19th Century American Portrait of a Man
Located in Houston, TX
Early American oil portrait on canvas of a man seating wearing a suit holding a book. The painting has a signature in the bottom right corner as seen in the photographs. The painting's style is similar to American artist, William Matthew Prior, John Stanley, and John Brewster...
Category

Early 19th Century Naturalistic Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Mid 19th Century Woman in Black Dress and Lace Cap Original Oil Painting c.1840
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid 19th Century Woman in Black Dress and Lace Cap Original Oil Painting c.1840 A fine portrait of an elegant matron with the lappets of her cap held together by a fancy brooch Ori...
Category

Mid-19th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

20th Century Oil - Child in Profile
Located in Corsham, GB
Signed in to the lower left. Presented in a part gilt decorative frame. On oil.
Category

20th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of Henry IV, King of England (1367-1413), 16th Century
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait of Henry IV, King of England (1367-1413), 16th Century English School Portrait - Early Oil On Panel Large 16th Century court portrait of Henry IV, King Of England (1367-14...
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16th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Mystery Modernist Italian Artist Portrait of a Topless Woman
Located in New York, NY
Mystery Italian Artist Untitled (Portrait of a Topless Woman), 1983 Oil on canvas 27 1/2 x 23 1/2 in. Framed: 28 1/2 x 24 1/2 in. Signed lower right
Category

1980s Modern Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Oil Painting of Madonna and Child
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Oil Painting of Madonna and Child Oil on canvas. Approximate dimensions 20" wide x 24" high. The frame is approximately 22" wide x 2...
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

18th Century Oil on Canvas Biblical Italian Painting Judith and Holofernes
Located in Vicoforte, IT
Wonderful Italian painting from the first half of the 18th century. Oil on canvas artwork depicting a fascinating biblical story, the beheading of the Babylonian leader Holofernes by...
Category

1720s Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid 20th Century Portrait of a Young Woman oil
Located in Frome, Somerset
A fine shoulder length portrait of a young woman circa 1940's-1950's Continental School. A fine shoulder length portrait of a young woman circa 1940's-1950's Continental School. oil ...
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Mid-20th Century Romantic Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

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

Antique Oil Painting Pensive French Maiden Late 19th Century
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3912 19th Century French female portrait Image size 23x19.5
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Late 19th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

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...
Category

20th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

1960's French Portrait Auburn Haired Sulking Women in Swimsuit
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Character Portrait French school, Mid 20th Century Gouache paint on unframed paper Inscribed verso stamped to the reverse Image : 25.5 x 19.5 inches Superbly decorative 196...
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Unknown Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Gouache

Grandfather in Baseball Cap - Portrait
Located in Soquel, CA
Portrait of an elderly man in a baseball hat by an unknown artist (20th Century). Signed and dated ("VHGE '85") in the lower right corner. No frame.
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1980s American Impressionist Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Fiberboard

French School Portrait of an Ottoman Oil on Canvas
Located in Astoria, NY
French School, Portrait of an Ottoman, Oil on Canvas, 19th century, unsigned, giltwood frame. Image: 24" H x 19.5" W; frame: 30" H x 24.25" W.
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19th Century French School Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Philippa Hall - Framed Contemporary Oil, Artist At Her Easel
Located in Corsham, GB
A colourful study of a female artist, busy working in her studio. Depicted in an impressionistic style with pointillist quality's throughout. Initialled to the lower right. Well pres...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Triumph Of Galatea, 19th Century follower of Scarsellino (1550-1620)
Located in Blackwater, GB
The Triumph Of Galatea, 19th Century follower of Scarsellino (1550-1620) Large 16th 17th Century Italian Old Master of the Triumph of Galatea, oil on canvas. Excellent quality and ...
Category

17th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Late 18th Century English Family Portrait
Located in Houston, TX
English family portrait from the late 18th century. The canvas is aged accordingly with newsprint from October 1847. The painting is framed in a decorative gold frame with an open ba...
Category

Late 18th Century Naturalistic Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

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...
Category

1840s Old Masters Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique American Southern School Black Woman Walking Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist seascape signed oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Image size, 14L x 11H.
Category

1920s Impressionist Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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

Materials

Oil

The Wife of a Barber
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Paintings on mica originating in India were produced in standard sets for the colonial tourist market. They imitated paintings on glass, which were popular in Europe. Subject matter included Hindu...
Category

Mid-19th Century Unknown Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

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