18th Century Paintings

A traditional Russian icon made in the 18th century, depicting three saints and Lord Sabaoth protecting them from atop, shown with a mandala around his head, symbolizing his heavenly...

In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping 18th Century Portrait of a Musketeer Old Master Oil Painting

An exquisite and rare late 18th century oil on copper plate of a reclining nude by Austrian artist Adam J. Braun, (1748-1827) in the manner ...

Fine miniature portrait on vellum of a red haired woman in a pleated bonnet with matching collar. Framed in an oval format within a scroll work border. Re-mounted in a parcel gilt mo...

18th century Italian "Saint Raphael the Archangel" oil on canvas with gilded frame.

A masterful painting on tin in possibly original gilded frame, by an unknown artist. We unfortunately have no provenance or further information. Unrestored with soiling and mostly t...

Veneto, Italy, early 18th century Oil on canvas 20th century frame carved and gilded in pure gold Dimensions: cm W 93 x H 78,5 x D 5.

In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Manner of Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (1617-1682) Old Master Portrait

In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Attributed to JACQUES-ANTOINE VALLIN (Paris 1760-1831) 18thC Old Master Portrait

Large original oil on canvas painting of Italian village with mountains in background, 6' long (measured at frame). Italian school circa 1700s. Impressive in Size and detail this w...

Beautiful oil painting on canvas portraying the marquise Elisabetta Corsini Ginori, wife of Carlo Ginori, well-known founder of the house of the same name and of the famous porcelain...

Sir Joshua Reynolds painted Lady Forrester - nee Lady Catherine Mary Manners, Daughter of the Duchess of Rutland - on at least four occasions as a child and in later life. Her fac...

French Louis XVI (18th Cent) oil painting portrait of a lady in a blue dress with lace trim & flowers in her hair holding a book seated next to a large urn in a stripped carved frame...

Rare Double painting on canvas. On the framed side a refined representation of the crucifix, on the other a depiction of the Virgin Mary holding the...

ROCAILLE ANTIQUES This exquisite 18th century oil painting possibly depicts a portrait of Maria Anna Adelheid of Hohenlohe -Bartenstien (1701-1758) in the 18th century, framed bea...

A delicate portrait of a Spanish figure from the early 19th century, painted on copper. The piece is elegantly framed in a small gilded wooden frame, showcasing the artistry and refi...

Large religious icon made in Russia in the early 18th century depicting the Veneration of St. Michael. He is shown surrounded by Saints and Prophets. They are painted delicately in t...

18th Century, Three Italian Paintings Depicting Still Life by Michele Antonio Rapous (Turin, 1733 – 1819) Oil on canvas. Dimensions: cm H 78.5 x W 104.5 Available individually or as ...

very colorful Fixé-sous-verre (paint under glass), representing a scene of horsemen hunting buffalo, in an oval, on a black background Indo-Portuguese or Philippine work, 18th centu...

Giovanni Battista Innocenzo Colomba (1713 – 1793) Landscape with figures Oil on canvas, Frame H 102 x L 112 x P 8; canvas H 77 x L 87 The valuable painting, attributable to the pai...

Pair of naïve allegorical landscape paintings. Oil on canvas Signed Lieutenant Christian Georg V. Lind , 1837 and 1838. See text on the back. In original gilded Damgaard frames....

PORTRAIT OF D. MARIA BÁRBARA DE BRAGANÇA (1711-1758), QUEEN OF SPAIN Circle of Louis-Michel van Loo (1707-1771) Oil on canvas Her Royal Highness, the Infanta Maria Barbara of Braganza (1711-1758) was the first-born child of King John V of Portugal (1689-1750) and his queen consort Maria Anna of Austria (1683-1754). Born in December 1711, she had the Convent Palace of Mafra built in her honour following a vow made by her royal father. Her status as Princess of Brazil, inherent to 18th century Portuguese presumptive heirs, would however be superseded once the queen gave birth to two male princes, D. Pedro (1712-1714) and D. José (1714-1777), preventing her from ascending to the throne. Daughter of one of the most illustrious monarchs of his time, Maria Barbara was carefully educated to become a fond admirer of the arts, and of music in particular, having had the Italian composer Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757) as her music teacher. On the 10th January 1723 the young princess was betrothed to the Infante Ferdinand of Spain (1713-1759), eldest son of King Philip V (1683-1746). Six years later, on the 19th January, she entered her new country in a carefully choreographed ceremony that became known to history as the “Exchange of the Princesses”. This unique event took place on a specially built Bridge-Palace, a wooden, luxuriously decorated structure that included various modules and rooms, on both banks of the river Caia, the natural border between the town of Elvas in Portugal and of Badajoz in Spain. Simultaneously, on the same day that the Portuguese Infanta crossed the border to marry the Spanish Crown Prince, her new sister in law, the Infanta Mariana Victoria of Bourbon (1718-1781), her husband’s sister, crossed the same bridge in the opposite direction to marry Prince D. José, the Portuguese heir to the throne. Once married, Maria Barbara would spend 17 years as Princess of Asturias, only becoming Queen of Spain at her husband’s accession following the death of Philip V in 1746. She is portrayed in the 1743 painting by Louis-Michel van Loo (1707-1771) now in the Prado Museum, in which Philip V had himself represented with all his close family. The new Queen would take an important role at court eventually becoming the liaison between her husband and the King of Portugal, particularly throughout the negotiations for the Treaty of Madrid (1746-1750). Maintaining her interest in music, she patronized the Italian castrato singer Farinelli (1705-1782) while remaining close to her old master Scarlatti, having herself composed some sonatas for a large orchestra. She would also commission and fund the building of the Royal Salesians Monastery complex in central Madrid, where both her and Ferdinand VI are buried. The portrait we are presenting for sale shows the Queen in half-length, turning left at three quarters. She is wearing a blue low-cut dress embroidered with flowers and foliage, over a lace cuffed white blouse, and an ermine cloak pined on the left-hand side by a diamond broach. The powdered hair style is held sideways by a seven diamond and black plume headdress and topped by a small gold and pearl crown. The right arm rests on a cushion while the left hand, at chest height, holds a miniature male portrait. The Infanta’s features are analogous to the 1725 portrait by the painter Domenico Duprà (1689-1770), also in the Prado Museum collection. Further similarities can be found in another portrait by Louis-Michel van Loo, in which a seven diamond and black plume headdress is also present. In this work, the cushion supporting Maria Barbara’s right arm has also some obvious similarities to our painting. The same diamond headdress reappears in Van Loo’s above-mentioned portrait of Philip V’s family dated from 1743. It is nevertheless in Lisbon’s Ajuda National Palace that it is possible to find an almost identical depiction of the Infanta holding a miniature portrait of her husband. In it, the future Ferdinand VI is portrayed facing right at three quarters and wearing a curly wig, suit of armour, the golden fleece insignia and a blue band, in a composition that closely resembles an 18th century Spanish school painting that appeared in the art market in January 2016. Another detail common to various portraits of the Portuguese Infanta and Queen of Spain is the small gold and pearl crown on her head. In another Van Loo painting, also from the Prado Museum, in which Maria Barbara is portrayed as Queen, this crown is represented together with a headdress similar to the one previously described. Another two paintings by the same artist, at the Royal Academy of Saint Ferdinand, include the same ornament. We must also refer the paintings by the artist Jean Ranc (1674-1735). In one, dating from 1729 (Prado Museum), the Infanta is depicted outdoors holding a flower bouquet and wearing a yellow silk dress with red cloak, and a set of diamond and ruby jewellery that includes a headdress similar to the one present in our portrait. Another work by the same artist, belonging to the Complutence University of Madrid, depicts the Infanta sumptuously dressed in identical colours to our painting and wearing an elaborate headdress and diadem. These portraits, beyond their iconographical importance as contemporary records of the Infanta and Queen Maria Barbara, are also illustrative of 18th century fashion for jewelled head dressing. Often, flowers were combined with joyful adornments, composing almost theatrical displays that would reinforce the ostentatious nature of the image. The ornamental flowers and the chromatic character of the jewels would complement the luxury of the colourful dresses in blue, crimson, green or other silk shades, in compositions whose sole purpose was to highlight a royal sitter’s wealth and power, becoming an essential statement accessory within the strict court protocols and codes of conduct. Circle of Louis-Michel van Loo (1707-1771) Slowly but steadily, the resolute, tranquil and dignified attitude of Renaissance and Baroque portraiture becomes artificial and presumptuous. Mid 18th century society favours elusive expression and psychological deepness, albeit limited to the face, that, with emphasis on detail, on the rich colour palette and on changing costumes and landscapes, associated to the courtliness of gestures, creates a strongly artificial environment while maintaining a highly poetic intrinsic character. Louis-Michel van Loo followed a dynasty of famous Dutch origin artists that had settled in France. Initially taught by his father, Jean-Baptiste von Loo (1684-1745), the younger van Loo studied in Turin and Rome and frequented the Paris Academy. In Rome he worked with his uncle Charles-André van Loo (1705-1765) and become a painter for the Turin Court. In 1737 he arrived in Spain being summoned by Philip V to succeed Jean Ranc as painter of the king’s chamber. In Madrid, his work covers the numerous Court commissions and the Royal Saint Ferdinand Fine Arts Academy, of which he was a founding member and director for the Painting department in 1752. Is production at court consisted essentially of numerous portrait paintings, often Royal gifts...

French 18th century painted engraving depicting a pastoral scene with a couple, after François Boucher (1703-1770). Painted engraving set in it...

A fine half length portrait of a powder wigged 18th century French aristocratic gentleman simply dressed in a brown waistcoat over an embroidered buttoned vest in which he has placed...

Paire de panneaux à décor " Arte Povera" Bois peint et papiers découpés, collés à motifs de cirque et funambules Italie (Venise) Fin XVIIIe siècle

Bring the charm of the French high Society into your home with this beautiful suite of antique paintings. Crafted in France, circa 1760, each oil on canvas composition depicts child-like figures practicing the fine arts of painting, music, sculpture and architecture in the manner of Charles Van Loo. Each artwork is set inside the original, carved gilt wood frame. The allegory paintings are in excellent condition with wonderful details and rich colors. The quality of the present works sets them apart from the numerous studio versions of a set of paintings commissioned by Madame de Pompadour and executed by Carle van Loo...

18th century French study of a painting of an allegory. Gold giltwood frame with salmon color moiré fabric around matting. Drawing measures 6" H x 8.5" W. Much of the white you see ...

This 18th-century Baroque painting presents a tender depiction of The Holy Family with an Angel. Rendered in oil on copper panel, a common technique of that period for its durability...

European School oil on panel of the 18th century Measures: 34X24CM Good condition.

In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping 18th Century Old Master Aeneas Escape from Burning Troy Oil Painting

Pio Panfili 1723-1812 Architectural Framed Watercolour Dimensions: Including Frame: 23 x 27 cm Without Frame: 18 x 23 cm Biography He was born in Porto San Giorgio in the province of...

Mauro Antonio Tesi (Maurino) Montalbano 1730 - 1766 Bologna 'A Capriccio of Classical Ruins by a River Pen and Brown Wash, Red Chalk 10 1/4" x 7 1/16" (260 x 180 mm) Provence: B...

18th century sanctuary oil on panel The Roman Sanctuary of the Felix father in Jativa, Valence, Spain.

Allegorical scenes with ebonized frames.

Oil on canvas from the 18th century depicting the portrait of a young child. This portrait comes from the portrait of Rubens' brother painted in 1632 by Antoine Van Dyck. Possibly ...

The pair of oils on canvas depicting floral arrangements, one in a basket, the other in a pot, both on plinths, each with dwellings and mountains in the distance, one with a bird in ...

18th century French old master portrait of a gentleman, oil on canvas (relined), with small restorations/retouches. Dimensions: (unframed) 48 x 35 cm; (framed) 55 x 41 cm. Provenan...

A Pair of Oil Paintings on Copper, Bolognese School, 18th Century XVII century, in the style of Annibale Carracci (1560–1609), Circa 1660-1680's. Provenance: Formerly with Cesare de...

English Georgian style gilt framed painting portrait of 18th Century nobleman with book. (Sir Norton Schell) Previously punctured

Decorate a den, study or office with this antique cow painting. Hand painted in the Netherland and set in the original ornately carved golden fra...

Engraving depicting The Children of Charles I (1600-49), After the 1637 portrait by Sir Anthony Van Dyck (1599-1641). 18th century, English ...

French Louis XVI style (18th Cent) gilt framed oval oil painting portrait of lady wearing crown

ANTIQUE ORIGINAL OIL ON CANVAS PORTRAIT PAINTING A charming folk art depiction of the Madonna and child. Probably continental in origin and dates from the 18th century. Framed ...

A pastel portrait of a noble man in its original frame, end of the 18th century, Unsigned 47 x 55 cm

Oil on canvas ''the Descent from the Cross'' or "La Descente de la Croix" in the style of Peter Paul Rubens the Descent from the Cross has been called a Baroque masterpiece — perhaps due to its monumentality — but it is also considered to be the first work of Rubens' “Classicist” period, which characterized his style from about 1612 to 1620. Highly sought after original copy of the masterpiece that Rubens painted, it shows it's age well, some repairs but when it hangs on the wall it is an impressive antique canvas...

Beautiful oil on panel from the Italian school of the 18th century representing a faun trying to seduce a half-naked nymph, behind them a man seems to hav...

Oil on canvas portraying the visit of Venus to the forges of Vulcan. French school of the 2nd half of the 18th century. Undoubtedly executed by a pupil of François BOUCHER; who died...

18th century French Aubusson floral painting framed with an 18th century French fragment. The oil painting original comes from France and is painted with a Aubusson-tapestry floral ...

Painting of Frederick II., the Great, in oil on carton, in an oval gilt frame.

A Japanese Kakiemon-style bird, quail and Three friends of winter dish. Painted by by a Dutch painter to decorate a Chinese porcelain blank. The scene and quality of paintting is am...

A Large Important old master Italian 18th century oil painting portrait of a man in armour holding a helmut in his hand Impressive size 35.5 Inches ( 90cm) high and 28 Inches (71cm)...

This cartoon is a pattern for a Louis XVI settee. The notation and measurements are handwritten on the cutout of the settee pattern. The study offers a motif and color guide for the ...

Couple of architectural capriccio with mythological scenes, oil on canvas, painter from Bologna active in the 18th century The two large and valuable pantings depict two architectur...

Step into the elegance and nobility of the 18th century with this striking original oil portrait, titled “Chasseur”, attributed to the French School. Depicting a regal gentleman hunt...

An untitled painting by British caricaturist and illustrator Henry William Bunbury (1750-1811). Oil on canvas. Unsigned.

Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki (Danzig, 1726 - Berlin, 1801) Interior scene with concert Oil on canvas, 42 X 34 cm With frame 57 x 49 x 6 cm Already attributed to Pietro Longhi, the ...

Charming oil painting on wooden panel, elegantly framed in a carved and gilded wooden frame. The work depicts a landscape at sunset, with a city looming in the distance. In the foreg...

Manner of Sir John Hoppner 'British, 1758-1810' Portrait of Master Robin Vanecke oil on canvas. A beautiful Hand Carved and crafted Large and imposing Frame. It is the perfect wall A...