Hand-Painted Paintings

Our painting by Adolphe Pierre Francois Leofanti (1838-1890) depicts Roger freeing Angelica. Period ebonized frame with gilt border measures 74 7/8 by 64 1/8 inches, 163 by 190 cm. ...

A finely executed 19th century Italian ‘plein air’ forested landscape, demonstrating a highly developed & balanced application of natural light, texture & shading. Oil on wood panel,...

A fascinating and rare historical genre painting, executed in oil on canvas and signed by the Spanish artist Luis Taberner y Montalvo. The composition depicts a dramatic 19th-century...

Haitian acrylic painting on canvas of stylized big cats in a lush jungle setting with fruit trees, palm trees, and assorted tropical flora. Signed by noted artist M. Paul and present...

From time to time we are offering our customers not only fine antiques but also very selected contemporary/ modern masterpieces. In this case we are very proud to offer you some real...

18th century, pair of French Louis XVI oil on canvas paintings with trompe l’œil, attributable to Piat Joseph Sauvage (Tournai, 1744–1818) Size: cm H 94 x L 132 each The pair o...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, very large antique circa 1900 Continental oil painting of a forest with a mother and child wa...

Peter Kuhfeld (b. 1952) On the Balcony Signed 'Kuhfeld' (top right) oil on canvas 24 x 25.5 inches. (60 x 65 cm ) Frame size 30 x 32 x 1.75 inches (76 x 81 x 4.5 cm), glazed Peter...

Rare Early 19th century Capriccio view of Rio de Janeiro Painting Probably painted circa 1810 by one of Jean-Baptiste Debret, Italian Students. Painted on Sailcloth. Historical Context of Early 19th Century Portuguese Colonial Brazil 1.1 Transition from Colony to Empire During the early 19th century, Brazil underwent a seismic shift in its political status. Originally a colony under the Portuguese Empire, the arrival of the Portuguese Royal Court in Rio de Janeiro in 1808 rapidly elevated the city’s cultural and political importance. By 1815, Brazil was declared a kingdom united with Portugal, setting the stage for the emergence of the Empire of Brazil in 1822. This period of transformation—often termed the transitional period from colony to empire—fueled a wave of artistic production in cities like Rio de Janeiro. 1.2 European Artistic Influence in Brazil With the French Artistic Mission in Rio (initiated in 1816) and the presence of various Portuguese and European artists, Brazilian art of the early 1800s began to reflect diverse influences, from neoclassical painting to the early rumblings of romanticism. Painters such as Jean-Baptiste Debret, and Nicolas-Antoine Taunay, and local luminaries like Manuel de Araújo Porto-Alegre contributed to the fine arts tradition in Brazil. Their works featured scenes of local life, portraits of Brazilian society, and imaginative vistas—sometimes referred to as “capriccios,” in which real elements were combined with artistic liberties to create an idealized panorama. 1.3 Rio de Janeiro as Cultural and Political Hub Rio de Janeiro, often called the Imperial capital after Brazil’s independence, was home to foundational institutions like the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts (Academia Imperial de Belas Artes). Later evolving into the Escola de Belas Artes (School of Fine Arts in Rio), these academies nurtured the talents of emerging painters, who found patronage under the Royal Court and, subsequently, the Imperial Court. The city’s significance was further enhanced by the construction of significant buildings, the modernization of infrastructure, and the mingling of European courtly customs with the traditions of local inhabitants. . Description of the Octagonal Oil on Canvas: A Capriccio View of Rio de Janeiro 2.1 Composition and Layout The most striking characteristic of this 19th-century Brazilian art piece is its octagonal shape, a relatively unusual format that draws the viewer’s gaze toward its centre. The composition showcases Rio de Janeiro’s shoreline in the early 1800s, brimming with merchant ships and smaller boats anchored near the shore. On the sand, there is a bustling crowd of local people—men and women carrying food and goods on their heads, loading and unloading boats, and engaging in everyday commerce. The backdrop of soaring mountains suggests Rio’s iconic topography, embodying the landscape that famously defines the city. 2.2 Architectural and Religious Landmarks On the left side, one can discern the silhouette of a church believed to be Santa Lucia, a significant religious structure in the heart of early 19th-century Rio. This element provides viewers with a tangible reference point, linking the scene to an actual location. However, because this painting is labelled as a “capriccio,” the artist might have taken creative liberties by rearranging or amplifying certain features of the city. The melding of real and idealized elements is characteristic of these imaginative vistas. 2.3 Evoking Daily Life in Colonial Rio One of the painting’s greatest appeals lies in its portrayal of daily life during the colonial era. Men and women from various backgrounds populate the scene. Some appear to be carrying goods on their heads, a common practice in Brazil that has persisted through different centuries. Others appear to be haggling or trading near small vessels, revealing the commercial pulse of an active port city. This focus on local people, combined with the grandeur of merchant ships, captures the tension and synergy between the every day and the extraordinary—a hallmark of Brazilian colonial painting that balances the grand narratives of empire with the rhythms of ordinary life. 2.4 An Amalgamation of Neoclassical and Romantic Influences Although academic art in early 19th century Brazil was highly influenced by neoclassicism, the onset of romanticism can be spotted in the emotional portrayal of the sky, the lively palette, and the dramatic emphasis on nature’s beauty (the mountains, in particular). This duality reflects the fine arts tradition in Brazil during the transitional phase when artists were embracing multiple styles. As part of the School of Rio or the Rio de Janeiro school, painters often integrated academic techniques learned from European masters with emerging local subjects and influences. 3. Institutions and Artistic Movements 3.1 Imperial Academy of Fine Arts Originally known as the Royal School of Sciences, Arts, and Crafts, the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts in Rio de Janeiro was instrumental in shaping 19th-century Brazilian art. Influential artists and teachers from Portugal, France, and other European nations congregated at the Academy, imparting their expertise to native students. As the monarchy consolidated power, the Academy enjoyed royal patronage, leading to the creation of Imperial Academy-style works that combined European academic rigour with Brazilian-themed subject matter. 3.2 Impact of the French Artistic Mission The French Artistic Mission, which arrived in 1816, played a pivotal role in introducing advanced European artistic techniques, thereby elevating the overall quality of painting in Brazil. Artists like Jean-Baptiste Debret not only documented Brazilian society but also spearheaded the development of a local visual identity that aligned with both academicism and the national context of a blossoming empire. Debret, alongside others such as Nicolas-Antoine Taunay, mentored Brazilian artists, sowing the seeds of what would become the Brazilian academic art movement. 3.3 Religious, Historical, and Landscape Paintings In addition to everyday scenes and historical compositions, religious iconography remained crucial throughout Portuguese colonial and imperial Brazil. Churches were omnipresent in cityscapes like Rio de Janeiro. Many colonial-era Brazilian portraits...

1970s Jaime Parlade designer hand painting "Tiger" oil on canvas.

Jesús Reyes Ferreira is a fundamental character for Mexican art. Prolific artist reluctant to conventional forms and media, Chucho Reyes developed...

17th century Flemish Shool Antwerp, wild boar hunt in the style of Frans Snijders, oil on oak panel marked by Guilliam Gabron 1609-1662, Antwerp. The st...

Exquisite porcelain painting in original gilded frame Manufactory: KPM Royal Porcelain Manufactory Berlin, Germany Dating: circa 1840 Material: Porcelain, painted, glossy finish...

A large scale whimsical still life painting signed by the Belgium artist, Paule Bisman. The oil painting is on canvas and is framed by a complimentary car...

Still life expressionist abstract of interior view. Oil on canvas, signed J Haymson (B.1903-D.1980). Recently custom framed. John Haymson was active/lived in District Of Columbia...

Decorate an office or study with this elegant antique wall decor. Crafted in France circa 1830, and set in the original carved gilt frame, the art w...

Antique Framed oil painting on canvas by L. Vanvalsem depicts a wonderful impressionistic rendition of the wheat harvest, with excellent compositional ar...

Transporting oil painting on board of Duke Street Kingston Jamaica, executed in an impressionist style with houses and trees. Signed by noted American artist S. H. Geer and presented...

17th century Christ in chains Oil on canvas, 95 x 71 cm Frame 110 x 84 cm The figurative tradition representing Christ with chained hands can be traced back to the early Middle Ages, when an iconography of His pains spread widely. The need to translate the Passion into images aimed to raise awareness of the forgiveness that has occurred for all men, consequent to the Crucifixion. This painting depicts the moment before the audience before Pilate. Christ has not yet been cruelly mocked by the soldiers, despite the fact that he is already wearing the crown of thorns and the purple...

Antique framed oil painting on canvas signed E.X. Chaouet is a captivating pastoral inspired by the rolling hills around the northern French plains. Here we see depicted an early Fall...

Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by G. Remmerie is an interesting take on the classic landscape painting, where the artist has captured a low lying marshy area under an overcast...

AMERICAN TONALIST Late 19th/early 20th century A Moonlit Nocturnal Landscape Oil on canvas Unsigned 20" H x 25 1/16" W x 7/8" D [frame] 15 1/4" H x 20 1/4" W [canvas] This late ...

This is an antique oil painting with the slightly special motive of an entrance of an old farm, possibly with several wings, giving a glimpse of the life in Scandinavia 100 years ag...

This is an atmospheric antique oil on canvas landscape painting with motive on an old barn by a small dirt road surrounded by fields. A building in the background with a windmill is ...

Abstract oil on canvas by California artist Carlos Lopez. Framed, matted and behind glass. Signed and with artist bio on back.

A stunning and very finely produced antique Georgian original framed silhouette portrait of a gentleman dating from the 18th century. The portrait mounted in a thick carved wooden fr...

Artwork from US born Italian artist Emanuele Laustino (Pittsburgh 1916-Asti 1988). Laustino was the son of immigrants from Asti´s countryside in Northern Italy, and moved to the Unit...

Set in the original carved frame, the hand painted canvas features a terrier tied to a fence. The artwork is signed on the bottom left corner by the artist, M. Cahill. The charming p...

Oil on canvas portraying a dozing man, seated, leaning against a rock, his dog looking at the viewer in the foreground. In the background a group sitting at a table under an awning....

An antique violin case is open to expose its treasures - not only the rich orange lining, but the plethora of sea shells. Placed upon a gleaming ta...

Royal House Antiques We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa antique oil painting signed by A J Sticks A very good looking and...

Bernhard Pankok (1872 Münster - 1943 Baierbrunn) “Man in front of a mirror” Colored pencil on paper, created around 1900 signed by hand, framed Format: 26 x 29 cm Frame size On May ...

This 19th-century oil painting features a well-dressed German gentleman, likely from the upper class. He is formally dressed in a black jacket with gold buttons, a white high-collare...

Rare set of three portraits of Napoleon with his wife Maria Luisa of Austria and the image of The Dauphine, son of the king of France. This set is truly rare! hand painted and framed...

Abstract painting by Jerry Pinsler, 1965 (American, 1928-1996) Oil on a found door. New walnut frame. Signed and dated. Absolutely stunning in real li...

Ottoman oil painting, monumental battle scene, circa 1740. Monumental oil on canvas painting, wide-scale combat scenes of the ottomans in Europ...

Large modernist style portrait painting of a woman. Oil on canvas, in original wood frame, unsigned, American, circa 1960.

A gouache on paper Indian school garden scene, in very much untouched country house condition. Housed in a later 19th century glazed maple frame, with silver gilt slip. Age relate...

Early 20th c. Bertha De Hellebranth oil on canvas of Budapest castle. Signed lower right. 

Heavy age wear to surface including craquelure and heavy edge wear. Very worn aesthetic th...

Oil on Canvas Original Painting in Wooden Gold Leaf, "Golden Griffins" An incredible and mystical collection of paintings, after a unique artist Andrew Ryabov - “Travellers of Civi...

ROMAN WIELOCH - 'Kraków' - Contemporary reverse painting on glass - view of St. Mary's Church - likely for the tourist market - rear mounted with black paper - sealed with adhesive t...

One of our finest hand painted Tibetan Thangkas from Nepal. This extraordinary Thangka depicts 108 Buddhas with consorts in celestial court witnessing Amitabha's achievement of nirva...

Expressive and richly colorful Abstract Expressionist oil/canvas by Lester Elliot a second generation painter of the 'New York School'. Purchased from The Artist's Gallery, NYC in 1...

This delicate still life captures a vibrant bouquet of pansies in full bloom, arranged informally in a simple glass vase. Rendered in oil on canvas, the composition celebrates the fr...

Large and expressive painting with a flower still life of sunflowers in a vase. Beautiful in impressionistic touch and thickly painted. A clear reference to the of Vincent van Gogh, ...

Oil on mahogany panel depicting marshy grasses and green fields with a waterway in the foreground, purple mountains in the far off distance. Presented in a gilt frame made by the art...

Super rare and large abstract black and white painting by Jan Schoonhoven, The Netherlands 1983. Schoonhoven’s minimalistic ideology makes his ink drawings a particularly interesting...

Early 19th Century Seascape by Thomas Buttersworth (English: 1768 - 1842), circa 1820, an oil on canvas view of a ship, brig and small craft in the English Channel off the Cliffs of ...

'Revelry, Winter' by Margaret Green (1925 - 2003) , Oil on canvas and framed. Frame size - 26" x 22" x 1.75" inches

A large scale modernist floral still life oil painting on Masonite in painted wood frame. Signed, monogrammed and dated 1979.

Acrylic painting on hardwood by San Diego artist, Bob Matheny. The textured painting ranges in pastel colors of blue pink and green with a slight iridescence. The San Diego conceptual artist and educator helped define the San Diego art scene in the 1960s and ’70s alongside other artist such as Richard Allen Morris...

In the 17th century landscape and peasants were a popular painting subject. The panel shows a scene next to a riverbank. The colors are very muted and mainly in shades of brown and g...

Antique Framed oil painting on board by Dieudonné Jacobs (1887-1967) is a splendid rendition of a stunning vista at dusk during the early fall season in the region around the Ardennes. Here Jacobs has used deft brush strokes to indicate movement from the constant breezes in the area, with a misty haze over the rolling hillside in the background. Survives in its original frame. Dieudonné Jacobs (1887-1967) was a Belgian post-impressionist who specialized in historic painting, portraits, and landscapes. Beginning his career with portraits, he studied under Adrien de Witte, Auguste Donnay and Évariste...

Vintage oil on board still life painting features calm, collected composition of a wine bottle, glass, teapot, and fruits on a white tablecloth. The painting is signed in lower lef...

A 19th century French oil painting on canvas depicting classical figures in landscape, with a standing gentleman presenting bouquet of flowers to a sitting lady. Signed: Jules Garson...

Our charming painting, German School, circa 1890, depicts Sir Nathan Mayer Rothschild, 2nd Baronet (1840-1915), made Baron Rothschild in 1885, on the far right side, entertaining a g...

Oil on canvas signed F.MOLINA lower-left, located in Paris on 5 June 1925. Very beautiful, almost Fauvist atmosphere, portraying two nude women lying on a bed, a richly embroidered c...

Antique framed oil painting on canvas ~ Floral Still Life by E. Devos features vivid yet pastel hues, and the artist has employed a contrasting background that creates depth and colo...

Post-Impressionist style gouache painting on paper - mounted to acid free board - signed verso - indistinctly titled verso - unframed - late 20th century. Fair vintage condition - m...

American 19th Century oil painting on canvas depicting ships at sea with rough water and gray skies in a gilt frame.