Europe - Paintings

Jose Morales. Oil on canvas. Abstract composition. Signed and dated '69 on the back. Perfect condition. Dimensions: 41 cm x 33 cm. Total: 43 cm x 35 cm

This is a Little Seascape Painting representing Antibes on the French Riviera "Côte d'Azur" in winter. This oil painting on canvas has a Wood lacquered frame. This landscape artwork, early 20th Century, the signature is not legible, french painter.  we can insert this beautiful painting of the sea close to the Impressionist school. The oil on canvas painting dates back to the twentieth Century . The carved and lacquered lego frame and the painted canvas have been restored and cleaned. Impressionist painting French painting Early XX Century...

Ribera, Jusepe Workshop 17th Century Oil on canvas. Half-length portrait of a bearded old man. 62 x 50 cm. Gilt frame with surrounding relief decoration and black lacquered interior ...

Very nice painting with Japanese Samurai Scene. 19/20th century Additional information: Material: Wood / Bamboo Primary Material: Paper Region of Origin: Japan Condition: Some minim...

Montague Dawson: ‘Six Metre Class boat by the Lymington Spit’, a watercolour showing a white hulled Six Metre yacht sailing away from a racing buoy, running downwind with reduced goo...

Jens Ulrich Petersen (b. 1947), Danish listed artist. Oil on canvas. Men on a string. 21st century. The canvas measures: 80 x 60 cm. In ex...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Dutch oil on Canvas signed H. Verbeelk depicting working horses outside of a farm cottag...

Painted canvas representing a geisha, standing 3/4, dressed in a traditional kimono in brown tones, with openwork circles and golden patterns. Contemporary French craftsmanship. ...

Painting of a Gypsy, Bohemian woman drawing the cards. Representation of a Cartomancer and Fortune Teller. Oil on canvas. Very well represented. fine and pleasant features. Delicate work. Signed lower right by M. Callewaert circa 1940 Maurice CALLEWAERT is a Belgian artist born in Belgium in 1900 and died in France in Paris in 1986. Belgian painter from West Flanders...

Stig Wernheden (1921-1997), a well-listed Swedish artist. Oil on canvas. Abstract landscape. Coloristic palette. Signed and dated 1958. In perfect condition. Dimensions: Width 96 cm ...

Large oil on canvas portraying a young woman of fine character, undoubtedly an aristocrat, French school circa 1850. According to family tradition, this is the portrait of Countess H...

Lars Bertle, Swedish artist. Oil on board. Abstract composition. ”Litet landskap” (Small landscape) Signed on the front and back. In perfect condition. Dim...

Hans Osswald, Swedish artist, oil on board. Abstract composition. Light palette. Approximately 1960s. Signed. In perfect condition. Dimensions: 31.0 cm x 24.0 cm. Total: 37.5 cm x 30...

John Peter Kornbeck 1837-1894. "Motif" Marketplace at Lake Garda, Italy. Oil on canvas. Signed P. Kornbeck, 1886. A charming and atmospheric motif

Original lithograph by Enrico Benaglia, signed and numbered 99/99. One of the artist's most iconic works, in which a mechanical doll is depicted next to an abacus, in a dreamlike un...

In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping 17th Century Old Master Oil Painting Adoration of the Magi

"19th Century Oil on Canvas – Signed L. Alenza" Dimensions: 40 x 38 cm (frame) / 20 x 17 cm (view) A delicate oil on canvas, relined, depicting a romantic scene with a loving couple...

This is a Scandinavian vintage oil on canvas painting with motive of a village behind vast, green fields. A church is reaching above the rooftops of several houses and a windmill app...

Flowers artwork, oil painting, floral vase painting which represents Yellow Daisies. It also has a golden frame realised in the 1900s. Art Deco. Golden frame. This floral oil pain...

781/M - That's a wonderful very large painting! On a side: an imaginary garden with flowers' triumph, all lacquered on 9 panels - on the other side: some simple Chinese patterns on...

A charming 19th century oil on canvas painting by George Burrell Willcock R.A. (1811-1852). Entitled: "A Gypsy Encampment". Circa 1840. Showing figures camping in a wooded landscap...

Elaborately painted porcelain picture plate: Gold rim on the outside, black flag with six large, gold-framed reserves, filled with gold-painted and impasto feather tendrils and en grisaille painted plant motifs, between the reserves six square medallions with gold-painted and impasto ribbons and en grisaille leaf motifs, golden groove with impasto leaf garland , mirror with a mythological scene: a gallant Roman couple...

Unknown artist, painting, oil on canvas, after Peter Paul Rubens "King David playing the Harp", framed, picture dimension 80 x 70cm, total size 100 x 90cm.   

Corneille (COBRA). Watercolor on paper. Named "La fleur que le papillon affectionne" Signed Corneille 1960. Corneille: Guillaume Cornelis van Beverloo (1922-2010).

Bram Bogart Painting "Oktober" Very decorative. acrylic paint. Signed by the painter. Circa 1996, Belgium. Very good condition. Modernism is both a philosophical and arts movement th...

An exquisite 18th-century Sevillian miniature oil painting depicting the Virgen Dolorosa, a masterfully detailed religious artwork. Artist: Signed by L. Ruiz Medium: Oil on panel Fr...

Anna Gardell-Ericson (SWE 1853-1939), watercolor depicting Stockholm archipelago. Signed. Original frame with losses, nice patina. Painting: 24x35 cm. With frame: 30x43 cm. Abo...

A beautiful, mid century naturalistic landscape oil painting. The motive is a gravel road leading towards a few scandinavian, possibly Danish, houses in the distance. The painting i...

Aurelio Arteta Errasti (2 December 1879, Bilbao - 10 November 1940, Mexico City) was a Basque painter who worked in several styles; including Symbolism, Cubism and Social Realism. ...

Beautiful piece of Italian painter. The Inspiring reason is the famous Anghari battle of Leonardo da Vinci.

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...

K. Westerberg, also known as Knud Horup, listed Danish artist. Oil on canvas. Landscape with figure on road. 1970s. Signed. In perfect condition. Dimensions: Width 70.0 cm, Height 6...

18th Century, Italian painted with still Life by Francesco Lavagna. The fine and imposing painting, accompanied by a frame in carved and gilded wood, depicts a sumptuous composition...

Stunning oil painting framed in an exquisite gilt double wooden frame. Title: “"Autumn Landscape"” Medium: Oil on canvas. Year: Middle of the 20th century. Origin: Norway, Europe A...

Helge Franzén (1913-2008). Swedish artist. Coastal landscape with rocks. Oil on canvas, 1960s. Signed. In very good condition. Measures: 80 x 60 cm.

This is an antique maritime Scandinavian oil on canvas painting of a coastal landscape with rocks in the surf. A few sailing ships is seen in the horizon of the sea where the water m...

Modern Dutch painting from late 20th century. Framework mixed-media on canvas depicting an abstract subject of a good pictorial quality. Painting missing frame, for interior decorato...

Oil painting on canvas from the 19th century by the German painter G. Otti. The painting is called "Der Niebelunge Liet", a scene which probably represents the wedding of Attila and ...

Great Italian painting from the first half of the 17th century. Oil on canvas artwork, first canvas, depicting a splendid portrait of Julius Caesar. The painting in question seems to...

Peter Sedgley is a British *Op and *Kinetic artist, born in London. After no formal training he He began to paint in 1963, influenced by Bridget Riley, with whom in 1968 he set up S....

Exceptional oil painting on copper from the 17th century, depicting Saint Francis of Assisi in a moment of deep devotion. The artwork showcases fine detailing, characteristic of the ...

Four Cornish luggers with a lighthouse on the horizon Oil on cardboard Characterful naive picture in the spirit of Alfred Wallis Measures: Board len...

In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping 17th Century French Religious Old Master Painting Christ Preaching

Lars Bertle, born in Helsingborg in 1925, listed Swedish artist. Oil on canvas. "Norska Kusten" (Norwegian Coast). Modernist landscape. Coloristic palett...

Mid Century Framed Oil On Board, Still Life English School, Signed Cyril Knight 1960 In good condition commensurate with age. Remains vibrant in colour. Showing minor expected sign...

Oil on canvas depicting a young woman holding her sleeping child in her arms. Signed Van Belle, dated 1933 lower right. Symbolist painter, born in Ghent, his compositions exude a gr...

17th C Landscape Painting with Staffage, Noblewoman with Squire, Oil on Copper.

Knud Horup (1926-1973), Denmark. Oil on board. Modernist landscape with sunset, 1960s. The board measures: 69 x 59 cm. The frame measures: 6 cm. In excel...

Ebba Carstensen, Danish 1885-1967 Cubist style painting of studio set-up, Denmark, c. 1920. Oil painting on canvas, framed in pine wood fr...

Unframed and unsigned oil on canvas.

Early 20th Century Dog portrait of a white Poodle. Oil on Canvas and found in the original frame. Restored and recently cleaned. Italy, Circa 1915 Signed Zaparolli 1915.

Antique etching by renowned Danish artist Søren Lund. The etching has a motive of a man with a church bell on a horse carriage and a church in the background. The piece has a qoute saying: I Hundrede Aar den Klokke ringed ud over Horne Sogn - Da kom jo Bispen fra Kjøbenhavn. Han tinged, fik Klokken paa Vogn. Med Firespand naaed de Byens Skel; da hjalp ej de mægtigste Drag. Men Klokken kørtes tilbage igen af to Smaaheste i Mag. (For a hundred years the bell had rung out over Horne Parish – Then the bishop came from Copenhagen. He bargained and got the bell on a wagon. With four horses they reached the town’s border; then even the strongest pull did not help. But the bell was driven back again by two small horses, with ease.) Søren Jørgensen Lund (1852-1933) was a Danish artist affiliated with “Fynbomalerne” amongst Johannes Larsen, Peter Hansen, Fritz Syberg and Anna Syberg...

19th Century, View of Piazza San Marco in Venice, Follower of Francesco Guardi Dimensions: frame, cm W 121.5 x H 105 x D 5.5. Canvas cm W 100 x H 81 The work, created by a Venetian ...

raffigurazione napoletana di pescatori olio su tela inizio ventesimo secolo ottime condizioni generali dimensioni altezza 88 cm larghezza 127 cm.

Italian School "Apostle" 17th Century Oil on oak wood Carved and gilded wooden frame. Small defects. Dim.: 44 x 58 cm good conditions

Nude Portrait of a Young Woman with a Scarf, Maurice Ehlinger, Circa 1940. We present a rare and refined work by a master portraitist of the 20th century. Details of the Artwork: ...

This captivating painting by Gladys Kemarre (1937-2017), a respected Anmatyerre artist from Utopia in the Northern Territory, is a powerful expression of Aboriginal Dreaming—a visual...

ITALIAN SCHOOL "TOBIAS AND THE ARCHANGEL RAFAEL" 18TH CENTURY Oil on canvas made in the 18th century, It represents the moment in which the archangel Raphael instructs a young Tobit...

French School of 1659 17th century "Portrait with Coat of arms of Margueritte Pierre de Boutteville" around 1659 Oil on canvas with coat of arms and dated top right Provenance: Bel...

18th century Italian old master, oil on canvas, depicting a remarkable and very fine portrait of a scholar. Provenance: an important private collection Good condition overall, ready...