English Paintings

Abstract oil painting on canvas by Pat States titled "Matthew 13:24-49" Offered for sale is an unframed, oil painting on canvas by Pat States (American, 20th c.) titled "Matthew 1...

This large reverse painting on glass from China circa 1780 to 1790 depicts a dramatic battle scene of numerous horsemen and infantry charging in a very...

An 18th century painting of a gallant scene in a park. Attributed with seal of painter's studio to Philippe Mercier (1689 to 1760) from the circle of the french painter Nicolas Lancret, a follower of the École of Antoine Watteau. Oil on canvas, in a fine carved giltwood frame. Frame: Width: 16,53 in (42 cm) Depth: 14,56 in (37 cm) Canvas: Width: 12,99 in (33 cm) Depth: 10,62 in (27 cm) Philippe Mercier (Berlin 1689 – London 1760) born in Berlin and studied at the Berlin Akademie with Antoine Pesne before traveling to Italy and France. By the time he arrived in London in 1716, had considerable familiarity with the work of contemporary French painters, particularly Watteau and his sophisticated style. Soon won Watteau patronage in court circles. In 1726 painted two important group portraits that can be seen as an introduction to English art - Baron Schultz and his friends (1725, Tate Gallery, London) and Viscount Tyrconnel with his family (1725-6, private collection). In 1729, Mercier was appointed Chief Painter to Frederick, Prince of Wales, and, a year later, keeper of his library, but they seem to have fallen away in the latter half of the 1730s, when he retired to the country, where painted several portraits for the Samwell family of Upton, Northants, and Hesilriges of Noseley, Warwicks. In 1739 Mercier moved to York, where he built up a considerable portrait practice among the leading families in the county. It was at this time that he made his greatest contribution to British painting, introducing and developing the 'extravagant image', a genre derived from Chardin as well as Watteau and 17th-century Dutch genre painting. Described by George Vertue as "bit of some conversational figures as large as life: vain plaisant Fantasies and habits: mixed modes very well done – and very approved", such works were frequently recorded and clearly enjoyed considerable success. Painted in the second half of the 1730s, the present work, An Allegory of Taste, is a fine example of this way of painting and its Rococo sensibility reveals the artist's affinities with contemporary French art...

A late 18th century French painting depicting a romantic couple in a pastoral setting. Oil on canvas. Unsigned. Original gilded wood frame. Small repair to canvas in the upper left c...

An oil painting of a lying cat, painted on a wooden panel. In a wooden frame. Signed left under: Dimensions frame: 38 x 29 cm Dimensions painting: 28 x ...

Watercolor on paper by François Rivoire (1842-1919) Bouquet of flowers Signed lower right. Stains on the paper (see photos, top right) Frame d...

Embrace eclectic charm with our Vintage Boho Original Oil Portrait On Canvas. This one-of-a-kind piece exudes the warmth and character of Americana, capturing the essence of bygone e...

A high quality, antique portrait. Very sought-after. This antique oil painting on stretched canvas has been sourced in France. It is not signed nor dated however the painting most li...

Beautiful Chinese painting, 18th century. Measures: H. 32, W. 45 cm H. 12.5, W. 17.7 in.

17th century Portrait of Saint Paul Measures: Oil on oval canvas, 67 x 50 cm - with frame 81 x 64 cm The portrait examined here depicts the Apostl...

Rare pair of hand painted reveres mirrored eglomise paintings The borders are mirrors with that extend outward and have a mint green outline with cross sections throughout. Depictin...

A very fine French 18th-19th century oil on canvas portrait of a posing lady with flowers, after Jean-Marc Nattier (1685-1766) within an ornate gilt wood carved frame, circa 1800. ...