Continental Europe - Paintings

An oil painting of two rustic dogs fighting over a piece of food. It is painted on an oak panel. Signed top left. The signature is a bit faded, it's a monogram J.S. by Joseph Stevens. He often signed with a monogram. In a gilded frame frame with gesso moldings. Dimensions frame: 41 x 47 cm Dimensions painting: 17 x 23 cm. Joseph Stevens is the older brother of the very well-known artist Alfred Stevens. In the book 'The Belgian Art Book' by J. de Geest, it is written that Joseph Stevens has given a new dimension to painting animals. Joseph Stevens is an early representative of realism and social art. While Eugene Verboeckhoven has royal dogs pose on a beautifully embroidered cushion, Joseph Stevens already has an eye for the dark side of animal existence: exploitation by man, who in turn is a victim of society. His first successful painting, Brussels in the morning, shows how miserable dogs and poor people suffer the same fate. In the Sandman, Stevens shows a joint effort of man and dog, in which the viewer cannot ignore the social conditions: exhausting labor at dawn in some suburb. The gray sky and monochromy of the suburb add to the sinister atmosphere. Joseph Stevens was one of the first artists to take the urban proletariat as his subject. Stevens enjoys a very high reputation in his Parisian years. His brother Alfred writes: 'I am of this time, but you, Joseph, you are of the race, and thus you are of all times.' French critics agree. Stevens' works are a source of inspiration for the literature of the time. For example, Beaudelaire writes a poem about Stevens' dogs. Joseph Edouard STEVENS. Belgium, 1819-1892 Stevens was a painter, etcher and engraver. Brother of the gifted painter Afred Stevens. Education at the Academy in Brussels (1834-1835). Debuted at the Salon in Brussels in 1842. Continued his career in Paris in 1852. He was primarily the painter of canvases depicting domestic animals (dogs, monkeys, horses), sometimes in curious, even idiosyncratic situations, and far from romanticism. This realism, of which he was one of the pioneers, earned him the interest of critics and intellectuals. His approach was defined by this contemporary realism that eschewed idealized depictions of animals as heroic emblems of nobility. Rather, Stevens emphasized the ordinary animals of everyday life, with a particular focus on working dogs, stray dogs and all of the mutts that wandered the streets of Brussels. Museums and public collections, including' Royal Museum of Fine Arts Brussels, Ghent, Hamburg, Paris, Musée du Louvre, Rouen, Musee des Beaux-Arts. Stuttgart, State Gallery. King Leopold...

The category Antique Paintings, Portraits Of Elegant Ladies offers a Large Oil Painting On Canvas Dell'800.  This is a portrait of a seated and elegantly dressed woman in a silk dre...

Fine quality Arts & Crafts picture / painting stand in excellent condition. This beautiful gallery easel comes with two large hand crafted wooden pegs for holding your large size pa...

Ole Saabye, Danish artist. Oil on panel. Abstract composition. Signed and dated 1990. In perfect condition. Dimensions: 64.0 cm x 79.0 cm. Total dimensions: 67.0 cm x 82.0 cm.

This portrait of a European woman dressed in Japanese attire within a Japan-inspired setting was likely created after a work by the German painter Conrad Kiesel, which shares the sam...

“Serra Floreale” – Authentic Italian Fresco of a Classical Conservatory Garden, 100 x 150 cm This exquisite fresco, titled “Serra Floreale” ("Floral Conservatory"), captures the ser...

The Antique Painting, Vase Of Flowers paintings on canvas depicts a beautiful bouquet of flowers with Dahlias, Asters and Chrysanthemums above a table. The flowers are gathered in a...

Spectacular large Balinese Painting on Silk with an outstanding bamboo and woven rattan frame. This marvellous painting was realized in Bali around the 1960s and is signed on the bot...

A beautiful antique painting with pink roses, by the Belgian female artist Marie Verhas. The painting is dated 1891. Painted on a wooden panel, with a somewhat impressionistic touch....

Set of Four Panels Decorated with Allegories of Arts France Circa 1865 Height. : 180 cm (70,9 in.) ; Width : 63,5 cm (25 in.) ; Depth : 12 cm (4,7 in.) Set of four large painted panels, in carved and gilded wood. The upper part of each panel is decorated with allegories of the arts, representing music...

Christian Rohlfs (1849-1938) “Seascape in the fall” Creation: 1937 Pastel and water tempera on paper Estate stamp with work number and confirmation by Helene Rohlfs on verso Ti...

Large wall painting "The Ways Of The Red October" October Revolution, Kandt, DDR Manfred Kandt (1922-1992) Oversized mural "Ways of Red October" created...

Antique French painting from 18th century. Oil painting on canvas, depicting landscape with ruins and characters of good pictorial quality. Wood and plaster frame of the 20th century...

A 17th Century baroque painting of a sideview of Jesus Christ Salvator Mundi or Saviour of the World in sfumato Saint Savior of the World, a title given to Christ on the Catholic f...

Preben Fjederholt, Danish 1955-2000 Park landscape, oil on canvas. Canvas dimensions: 140x160 xm. Framed in a narrow wooden frame: 144x164 cm. Signed: Preben Fjderholt, 1993 In perf...

Venetian school of the second half of the 18th century. Oil painting on canvas depicting an Arcadian landscape of pastoral genre. This type of pictorial representation established it...

Contemporary painting made by the artist Bomberbax from 2021. The painting is made with mixed media on canvas and newspaper applications inspired by the vintage circus world. Iconogr...

Flemish school of the 16th century Allegory of Africa
After The Allegories of the Continents by Maerten de Vos (engraving by Adriaen Collaert)
 Oil on copper
 Inscription: "Giulio Ro...

Oil painting on canvas depicting a natural summer landscape, created by Henry Markò in the early twentieth century. Ø cm 49 h cm 105 Henry Markò, descendant of the Austrian paintin...

A distinguished pair of noble portraits Likely painted by Hans Hansen (1769–1829) or another artist from Circle of Jens Juel. These portraits are masterfull...

Alpine Landscape Oil Painting with Tyrolean Mountain Hut A large vintage landscape painting enclosed in an ornate, gold-colored frame. Painted on canvas with pastell colors. The pai...

Splendid oil portrait on canvas of a gentleman in uniform, identified as Professor Moses Bosisio, mayor of Monza, who died in 1846, as reported on a plaque on the back of the paintin...

This must be one of Hans Osswald best works. We have several in our collection. This black one is made of different materials and creates an interesting relief. oil painted black wit...

Painting with Summerly High Mountain Landscape ca. 1900s A beautiful impressionist oil painting depicting a summerly high mountain landscape with a mountain hut and peasant woman in...

DESCRIPTION: Mid-Century Albert Chubac Painting, circa 1950, France Large modern abstract painting by Albert Chubac. Acrylic painting on cardboard. Signed by the artist. Mid-Century ...

Olle Agnell (1923-2015), Sweden. Oil on canvas. Modernist landscape. Coastal scene, 1960s. The canvas measures: 66 x 41 cm. The frame measures: 5 cm. in excellent condition. Si...

Ó/L “Peace and the arts are worth more than the brutal glory of weapons”, Philippe Swyncop, 1903 – Belgium, Flemish School Exquisite oil on canvas si...

Charles Melikoff is a Belgian Orientalist Impressionist & Modern painter. In an era when fine art and natural history museums commissioned artists to...

Aythamy Armas painting. Vertical Format. Mixed technic on canvas. Signed by the artist. Circa 2022, Spain. Very good condition. Bachelor of fine ar...

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

This is an original oil on canvas painting by Danish artist Eiler Sørensen (1869-1953). Eiler Sørensen was a renowned artist known for his landscape paintings and motives from the e...

Early 19th Century Children’s Portraits Oil on Canvas, A Pair Charming pair of Danish Early 19th Century paintings oil on canvas. Thes...

French 19th-Century Oil Painting: Follower of Alfred de Dreux - Capitaine des mousquetaires se retournant, A beautiful 19th-century oil on canvas Capitaine des mousquetaires se ret...

Portrait of a high-ranking officer with arms crossed over his chest and three-quarter view in detailed military garb: fringed silk epaulets, gold buttons, red cuffs. The attention to...

Italian school table of the 16th century "Crucified Christ with the Virgin, Saint John and Mary Magdalene" Oil on board Period frame 16th century ( gold frame parts ) Measures: 41cm ...

19th Century Pastel - Leda And The Swan - French School Circa 1820-1840 Elegant pastel on paper depicting Leda and the swan, inspired by the classical myth in which Zeus transforms ...

Francesco Vinea portrait of a woman Portrait of Empire taste Work by painter Francesco Vinea ( Forli 1845- Florence 1902). Oil on panel, depicting a young woman in Empire style in re...

Still life artwork, oil painting on canvas, vegetable and fruit with apples, pears, nuts and celery, cauliflower, chard, leeks, onions, garlic, carrots, aubergine. Still life painting rich and colorful. It also has a beautiful and original golden frame from the 19th century. The oil on canvas painting dates back to the nineteenth Century. The antique frame and the oil painting are restored. This still life oil painting is not signed, however, this is a French painter active in the 19th century. Restored Painting Oil on Canvas Gilded Frame Ancient Painting...

The category Antique Paintings, Landscape with Small Lake, features an Oil Painting on Canvas from the late 19th century era. Old landscape paintings offering a painting made in a n...

Dimensions: Frame: height 77 cm / width 107 cm / depth 6 cm Image: height 66 cm / width 95.5 cm.

Beautiful oil painting on canvas, made on the first canvas and framed with a contemporary rectangular frame in carved and gilded wood. The painting represents a striking image of the...

Handpainted bamboo umbrella. By unknown artist, circa 1950 In original condition, with some visible signs of previous use and age, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: ...

Modern Clemmen Clemmensen painting oil on canvas. 70 x 66 cm (27,5" x 26"), Denmark circa 1960. The painting is painted in a classic modern style with a slightly expressive character...

A vibrant and distinctive still life painting depicting a blooming bouquet in an ornamented jug alongside a decorated bowl, arranged on a lively striped surface with a deep blue back...

A 19th-century oil on panel attributed to French artist Henri Bellery-Desfontaines, titled Villaggio Sul Lago. This painting captures a tranquil family scene at the water’s edge: a ...

Russia / 19th century / Religious Icon / oak / Baroque / Antique Religious Russian Icon “The Suffering Mother God”, 19th Century in tempera on panel from the estate of a collector. ...

Impressive oil on canvas from the early 20th century, depicting a refined Chinese porcelain vase overflowing with an abundant and elegant bouquet of flowers. The composition is rich ...

Original geometric abstract painting from the 1950s, composed of layered angular forms in blue, ochre, and pale pink, set against a bold red background. The work has a strong sense o...

John Kauage: Continuing and Transforming a Visionary Legacy John Kauage stands today as one of the key figures shaping the future of contemporary art in Papua New Guinea, carrying f...

Early 19th century French school featuring poet Homer and Glaucus' daughter after Francois Gerard's work, oil on canvas circa 1815 - 1820. The painting depicts the time when Homer ha...

1681, Pair of Paintings signed Grechetto da Leone as Govaert G. VAN DER LEEUW Oil on Canvas Dimensions: cm W 91 x H 123 x D 6; canvas: cm W 72 x H 103.5 This pair of fine paintings,...

This French early 20th Century folding screen is made up of four canvases entirely painted with textured tempera featuring a marine l...

Swedish artist. Oil on canvas. Modernist landscape, 1980s. The canvas measures: 73 x 49 cm. The frame measures: 1 cm. In excellent condition. Signed.

Nudes male female painting on canvas, Italy, 1990s This oil painting on canvas features a large painting that captures a poignant scene depicting three nude figures. The central focu...

A sun-drenched provençal landscape is brought vividly to life in this large 20th century post- impressionist style oil-on-canvas. Undulating hills in the distance provide an evocativ...

French Provincial Painting of a Cow on Wooden Panel, Rustic Chalet Decor Description: This charming French Provincial painting depicts a beautifully detailed cow on a light brown wooden panel, surrounded by a delicate floral border. Its rectangular wooden support and rustic floral embellishments give it an authentic, countryside charm, making it an ideal decorative piece for mountain chalets or rustic-inspired interiors. Key features include: Traditional Subject and Style: The painting showcases a realistically rendered cow in earthy brown tones, capturing the tranquil beauty of rural life. Its simple yet elegant composition is a nod to traditional French Provincial art. Wooden Panel Support: Painted on a light brown wooden panel, the natural wood grain adds warmth and authenticity, enhancing the rustic appeal of the piece. Floral Decoration: Surrounding the main image is a delicate floral border, hand-painted with small, charming flowers, further emphasizing its French countryside style. Rustic Charm: The vintage-inspired design and pastoral subject make this painting perfect for mountain chalets, country homes, or rustic interiors, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Versatile Display: Its small size allows for versatile display options, whether hung as a single focal point or as part of a curated gallery wall. Cultural Appeal: The French Provincial style evokes the timeless elegance of rural France, making it a delightful addition to both traditional and eclectic decor settings. This French Provincial cow painting is more than just rustic decor—it is an artistic tribute to pastoral life, bringing warmth, charm, and a touch of the French countryside to any space. Perfect for those who appreciate vintage-inspired art or wish to create a cozy, chalet-style ambiance. Keywords: French Provincial cow painting, rustic wooden panel art, vintage farm animal painting, chalet decor, country-style wall art, French countryside painting...

Alberto Carlieri (Italy-Roma 1672-1720), "Christ and the adulteress", Oil on canvas, with frame cm H 115 x L 151 x 6.5, only canvas H 98.5 x L 135 cm...

19th century, Italian Painting Architectural Capriccio with the Pyramid of Caio Cestio, Roman painter, after Giovanni Paolo Panini, unsigned. Dimensions: cm H 48 x W 63.5, frame H 6...

Pier Francesco Cittadini (Milan, 1616-Bologna, 1681) "Jacob and his family go to Egypt" Oil on canvas, cm 109 x 190 (canvas only) The valuable painting, made in oil on canvas, depicts Jacob and his family go to Egypt and we believe it can be, given the high quality painting, autograph work of Italian Pier Francesco Cittadini (Italy Milan, 1616 - Bologna, 1681) made after 1647. The work, in excellent condition is accompanied by a coeval frame in wood finely carved and golden. The scene depicted, which was confused with the Flight to Egypt in the past years, is instead identified with the biblical episode of Jacob’s journey. In the foreground, reading the painting from left to right, we see a caravan composed of animals, including donkeys, dromedaries, goats, dogs and horses and people, women, men and slaves, who carry on their journey along the banks of a river, following a path that to the right, would seem to lead to the through of a bridge. In addition to the watercourse is described an environment characterized by large rocks and impervious come far to cover the entire verticality of the canvas. On the left, in the distance, we see the tail of the caravan that runs along the steep path. Large trees enliven and harmonize the environment, as well as white and grey clouds characterize the predominantly clear sky and illuminated on the right by sunlight. The story is told in the Bible, Book of Genesis, 30, 25, passage in which is described the flight of Jacob from Haran after the contrasts with Laban, father of his wife Rachel. Jacob is the third great patriarch of the Bible. From his descendants originate the twelve generations of the people of Israel. He is the son of Isaac and Rebekah, who led him to flee from the wrath of Esau to Haran to seek refuge from his brother, Laban. At his uncle’s house Jacob met his daughter Rachel. As soon as he saw his cousin, Jacob was taken. Jacob will stay seven years in the service of Laban to marry his beloved Rachel. But Laban, with a deception, will give him in marriage first Lia, the least beautiful eldest daughter, and only after another seven years the splendid Rachel. From his first wife he will have several children, while Rachel will give birth to the beloved son, Joseph, who will become viceroy of Egypt. After years of service, Jacob asked to be paid with every dark-coloured garment among the sheep and every spotted and dotted garment among the goats. Laban accepted and sent away from his sons all the leaders of that kind. So Jacob took fresh branches of poplar, almond and plane tree, and flayed them, and put them in the troughs. The optical suggestion induced the goats and the sheep to conceive and give birth to dark, striped and dotted garments. He also ensured that all the strongest and healthiest leaders of the flock of Laban would drink near the barked branches, thus assuring a genetic superiority to his part of the flock. His flocks grew numerous and strong and he became richer than his relative, arousing envy. It was clear that Laban would not respect him much longer. At the suggestion of the Lord, Jacob decided to return to Canaan. Trying to avoid any possible dispute, he left with his family while Laban was absent for shearing sheep. But when, three days later, his uncle returned home, he became angry, feeling offended because Jacob had gone secretly and had not allowed him to greet his daughters and grandchildren. In addition, his teraphim, statuettes, or idols, which depicted the family deities, had disappeared. After 7 days of pursuit, Laban and his men reached Jacob’s group on Mount Gilead, in the mountainous region west of the Euphrates River, where his uncle and grandson had a stormy conversation. The younger man was outraged at being accused of stealing idols and told Labano to rummage through his family’s tents at will. Neither of them could know or even imagine that it was Rachel who took the idols and hid them in the saddle of the camel. During the search, she sat down firmly on the saddle, apologizing for not being able to get up, «because I usually have what happens to women» (Gen 31:35). So the loot wasn’t discovered. The author of this work was inspired by the composition of an engraving by Stefano Della Bella (1610-1664) of circa 1647. The engraving by Stefano della Bella bears the title "Iacob sur ses vieux jours quitte sans fascherie pour voir son filz Ioseph, sa terre et sa patrie" and is signed on the bottom left "Stef. of the Beautiful In. et fe." while on the right it is declared "Cum privil. Regis", that is with license of the king. Stefano Della Bella (Italy - Florence, May 18, 1610-Florence, July 12, 1664) was born in a family of painters, sculptors and goldsmiths and was left early orphan of his father sculptor, he dedicated himself first to the art of goldsmith at the school of Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione and Gasparo Mola, then turning his attention to drawing and engraving. He soon began drawing figures and copying the etchings of Jacques Callot, which inspired his early works. Under the protection of the Medici, in particular of Don Lorenzo, cadet son of Grand Duke Ferdinand I, Della Bella has the opportunity to make study trips to Rome, where he stayed from 1633-1636; In Rome he met French engravers and publishers of prints such as Israël Henriet and François Langlois, who influenced his decision to move to Paris in 1639, four years after the death of Callot. In Paris he soon reached, thanks to the engravings commissioned by Cardinal Richelieu, the success also worldly; he frequented courtiers, theatre artists and writers, while refusing too oppressive honors. In 1646-1647 he continued his travels in the Netherlands to Amsterdam, Antwerp and Dordrecht. He returned to Florence in 1650 and resumed working under the protection of the Medici court, working for his patrons. In 1656 he became a member of the Academy of Apatists. The painting object of this study is reasonably attributable to Pier Francesco Cittadini, or Pierfrancesco Cittadini, called the Milanese or the Franceschino (Italy - Milan, 1616-Bologna, 1681) as some exemplary stylistic comparisons proposed to follow can prove. Pier Francesco Cittadini was an Italian baroque painter, mainly active in Bologna. His artistic training first took place with the painter Daniele Crespi...

Painting cubist composition with Modigliani face, musical instruments, playing cards and fruit by the Russian artist Petroff. Oil on board, framed. Size of the painting: H. 73 cm ...