After Justas Sustermans, portrait of Prince Waldemar of Denmark, 18th century

Northern Italy, early 18th century With feature generously proportioned gilded scrolls surmounted with an acanthus leaf crest motif. Would be stunning if re-appropriated as a full height mirror...

Rich patina and warm walnut tones, with wingback headrest and beautifully scrolled arms, the lower frame comprises an H-form cross stretcher with intricate turned legs. Newly upholst...

Oil on canvas, Villa Albrizzi, Veneto, 1963 Teddy Millington-Drake (1932-1994) was a nomad, linguist, bon viveur, aesthete and master gardener, but above all an artist. Discharged from service and in part inspired by his sister's anecdotes of her travels abroad, Millington-Drake embarked on a painting tour that took him to Lebanon, Iran, Iraq and Syria. He then rented a house, the Villa Albrizzi at Este, Veneto in Italy, and became a more frequent painter, particularly now of abstract murals. He befriended Freya Stark, a writer and traveler who lived nearby, and in Venice he became friends with Daisy Fellowes, Peggy Guggenheim, Barbara Hutton and Elsa Maxwell. In Este, he painted continually and more boldly, turning his hand to abstract murals. He later transformed a neglected Tuscan farmhouse in the village of Poggio which was co-decorated by his friend the designer John Stefanidis. There were vine-hung terraces and a skillfully landscaped garden. A swimming-POOL was built on a shelf cut into the Hillside, so that you felt yourself gliding towards the horizon, suspended in space as you swam. There Millington-Drake worked passionately at all forms of painting. There are haunting large abstracts inspired by Jung, hard-edged acrylic wave paintings and some intriguing semi-calligraphic works on paper based on phrases taken from the works of poets such as Cavafy, Mandelstam and Elizabeth Bishop...

Stunning period Cubist oil painting on canvas with strong Futurist undertones, carries Cyrillic script as part of the composition. Visceral quality to the brushwork and application o...

Fine 18th century portrait of a lady, unsigned, circa 1750, Sweden. (reframed, oil on canvas) According to old frame painted by Johan Horner (...

18th century portrait of a boy from the rococo period, Signed A. Eklund, oil on canvas, circa 1770, Sweden. Good condition with historical ...

A late 18th century oil on canvas portrait of a gentleman holding a philosophy book; probably German. No discernible signature. Canvas measures 21.5" high x 16" wide.

18th Century Portrait of a Nobleman. Beautiful painting purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with any questions. Inner Frame Dimensions: Hei...