United Kingdom - Portrait Paintings

One Queen (07) by Agent X Original and hand signed by the artist Digitally produced painting on Canvas Canvas Size: 106 cm x 72 cm x 1cm Please note that in situ images are purely an...

A striking contemporary work in oil by Paul W. Ozere. Signed to the lower corner. Presented in a white painted wooden frame. On canvas on stretchers.

A wonderful mid-century study depicting an artist busy in his studio. He sits in a relaxed manner at his easel, working with the natural light from a large sash window. Bright colour...

A charming interior scene depicting a man reading the newspaper to his wife. A pipe rests on the table. Presented in a distressed gilt-effect woo...

Contemporary Original Oil Portrait of Luciano Pavarotti one of the most revered Tenor Opera Singers of all time. A big voice and an even bigger smile he is instantly recognisable. ...

An original large oil on canvas/panel by Sir James Jebusa Shannon. The portrait dates to the Edwardian period and depicts a bold British Impressionist painting of his grandson Jeb Ke...

Full of Frauvristic qualities, pastel oils have been applied in a rich painterly manner to depict an expressive study of a nude woman. The artwork has chips to the corners, revealing...

Erwin Eichinger Austrian, (1892-1950) The Pipe Oil on board, signed Image size: 10 inches x 7.5 inches Size including frame: 15.25 inches x 12.75 inches A finely painted portrait ...

This lovely British portrait oil painting is by noted artist Lionel Ellis. Painted in 1929 it is a half length standing portrait of a young woman in a blue dress with a white lace sh...

Painted circa 1930 this Modern British oil portrait of Philip Joubert has superb colouring and detail. Painted by Charles Cundall RA RWS, it came from the artist’s daughter and is framed in an earlier solid Empire frame. This is a fine example of a 20th century Modern British portrait. Philip Jourbet de la Ferte, Air Chief Marshall, was senior commander in the 1930's and World War II. Signed left. Provenance Family descent. James Bourlet and Sons labels verso. Artist’s daughter. Condition. Oil on canvas, image size 24 inches by 20 inches and in fine gallery condition. Housed in a fine Empire 19th century frame 30 by 26 inches, in good condition. Charles Cundall (1890-1971) - painter, potter and stained-glass artist, born in Stratford, Lancashire. After working as a designer for Pilkington's Pottery Company under Gordon Forsyth...

A striking 20th Century oil showing a glamorous woman wearing sunglasses, driving her car towards the sun. The artist's use of closely cropped composition and confident colours make ...

This amusing oil shows a suited gentleman reading the restaurant menu with a freshly corked bottle of red. Subtly rendered in an impressionistic style with loose brushwork. Presented...

Signed and dated to the lower right. On paper.

A very fine portrait of a smiling Spanish lady dressed in fine lace, with fresh red flowers in her hair. She wears large green jewels around her neck and ...

A fine artwork, well presented in a wood frame. Exhibited at The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 1997, labelled verso. Monogrammed and ...

Margarita Nikolaevna Tolokonnikova (1925-1976) Soviet Union A Young Child Asleep “A Daydream, 1953” Oil on Board. 9 ½ x 14 in.Frame: 14 x 19 in.Signed and Dated ’53 in Cyrillic and...

This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. "Ocean Sunset," a masterpiece by contemporary artist Alina Hub...

Oliver Messel 1904 - 1978 Portrait of a Young Man Oil on canvas, signed and dated 'Oliver Messel 1930' (on the stretcher) Image size: 30 x 25 inches (76.2 x 63.4 cm) Original frame Oliver Messel was born to Leonard and Maud Messel, née Sambourne, on the 13 January 1904 and was the youngest of three children. The family moved to Nymans, the Messel family home in Sussex, from nearby Balcombe in 1915. The house remained in the family until 1953 when it was bequeathed to the National Trust, following a fire in 1947 which destroyed a large portion of the house. The Messels originated from a line of German Jewish bankers on Leonard’s side, however, both family lines boast a number of artistic influences, including Maud’s father. Maud was brought up at 18 Stafford Terrace, Kensington (now known as the Linley Sambourne House Museum), amongst collections of antique porcelain and eighteenth-century furniture, and with a host of artistic visitors such as Henry Irving and Oscar Wilde. Oliver’s own upbringing appears to be influenced by his mother's, as the Messel family were also affiliated with artists and writers and were keen collectors of art, filling their home with textiles, paintings and collections of European and Asian fans from travels abroad. It was amongst such treasures that Oliver, Anne and Linley spent their childhood, in addition to the beauty of Nyman’s extensive gardens. Oliver was schooled at Eton but rather than going up to university was encouraged by family friends, gallery owner Archie Propert and painter and sculptor Glyn Philpot, to attend art school. In 1922 he enrolled at the Slade School of Fine Art in London, where he studied under Henry Tonks. Here, he met the artist Rex Whistler with whom he remained firm friends until Whistler’s death in WW2. Upon leaving the Slade in 1924 Oliver was apprenticed to the studio of portrait artist John Wells, where he learnt various Old Master painting techniques, and met artists such as Jacob Epstein, Augustus John and William Orpen. Whilst at the Slade Oliver developed his interest in Papier Mâché masks, a pastime popular amongst many art students at the time. Whilst apprenticed to artist John Wells several of Oliver’s masks were exhibited at the Claridge Gallery, London, alongside pieces by Whistler and other young artists. These were seen by Serge Diaghilev, director of the Ballet Russes, and Charles B. Cochran, a theatrical producer, both of whom made Oliver offers of work. His first job in the theatre was creating masks for the Ballets Russes’ Zéphyr et Flore, 1925, designed by the French artist Georges Braque, followed by numerous musical revues for Cochran, including Wake Up and Dream!, 1929, with music by Cole Porter. It was during these revues, working with Porter and Noel Coward, that Oliver also began to design headdresses and costumes. In 1932 he was rewarded with his first full commission to design both costume and sets for Helen!, directed by Max Reinhardt. The production design is still celebrated today for its innovative approach and ground-breaking ‘white on white’ aesthetic, which referenced ‘Greek temples, Rococo drapes, Baroque colonnades and Louis XIV carousels’. The success of Helen! led to further offers within the theatre including Reinhardt’s version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Old Vic in 1937, starring Vivien Leigh as Titania and Robert Helpmann as Oberon, the Jean Cocteau play The Infernal Machine in 1940, and Christopher Fry’s translation of Jean Anouilh’s Ring Round the Moon, 1950. One of Oliver’s best-known productions during this period was the Russian ballet The Sleeping Beauty, performed by Sadler’s Wells Ballet in 1946 at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Encompassing over 200 costumes and four set changes, Oliver’s romantic designs were celebrated for bringing colour back to post-war London, and variations on his designs are still used today. Additional designs for the ballet included Comus in 1940, for which he was released from war duties, and Homage to the Queen, choreographed by Frederick Ashton and performed in 1953 for the Queen’s coronation. His first opera was in 1940 for Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte at the Royal Opera House, followed by a series of productions at the newly founded Glyndebourne Opera House in Sussex, for which Oliver also designed the proscenium arch. He triumphed in 1956 designing a season of four different productions for their Mozart bicentennial, also providing illustrations for the programme covers. His popularity also spread beyond theatre to film, were he worked on over eight different feature films including Romeo and Juliet, 1936, directed by George Cukor. During a three-month research trip to Italy Oliver collected over 3,000 reference images including postcards of artwork by Piero della Francesca, Giovanni Bellini and Leonardo da Vinci, along with prints and photographs of textiles and architectural features. A production of Gabriel Pascal’s Caesar and Cleopatra, 1946, starring Vivien Leigh and Claude Rains, was celebrated for Oliver’s ability to recreate the opulence and luxury of ancient Egypt under the constraints of wartime rationing. Such was his skill that Vivien Leigh in a letter to Oliver declared that “I have of course told Pascal that nobody in the world must do the costumes except you.” He was later nominated for an Academy Award for his work on his final film Suddenly, Last Summer, 1959; an adaptation of Tennessee Williams’ American Southern Gothic mystery. Having started his artistic career as a portrait apprentice, capturing the faces of family and friends, Oliver continued to develop this practice until the end of his life.  His style is said to have been influenced by Glyn Philpot, the Messel’s family friend who encouraged Oliver from an early age in his pursuit of art and design. His most prolific period came in the 1950s during which he produced over 50 portraits, which were shown in exhibitions in New York, London and Barbados. The exhibitions included both well-known faces and anonymous sitters captured on Oliver’s travels, and a number of these works have entered private collections. He continued to paint after moving to the Caribbean in 1966, capturing society figures and the rich and famous including fashion designer Carolina Herrera and Bianca Jagger. His style remained unchanged throughout his career, using the same soft painterly strokes and subtle palette as in his theatre designs. By far his greatest contribution in addition to theatre and film was Oliver’s interior and architectural designs. Another, much celebrated commission included Rayne shoe shop in Old Bond Street, where he created jewel-like interiors using the same practice of scaled models as his set designs. Other notable interior designs include those for Norwich and Bath Assembly Rooms, Flaxley Abbey in Gloucestershire, Rosehill Theatre in Cumbria and the Reader’s Digest offices in Paris. However, upon moving to Barbados in 1966, Oliver embraced a new career envisioning architectural concepts for private houses, hotels and public buildings, utilising his experience with interior design to furnish them with bespoke items of furniture and textiles. His first project was Maddox, the deserted eighteenth-century plantation house bought by himself and his partner Vagn Riis-Hansen in 1964. The existing building and gardens were remodelled to Oliver’s designs embracing an inherent theatricality with views out to sea. These were framed by terraces and verandas which extended out from the living rooms creating what is often referred to as a Caribbean style of ‘indoor-outdoor’ living. For the woodwork he used a shade of green that is now known as ‘Messel green’ and often associated with the island of Barbados. Oliver was born into a wealthy family; he travelled extensively and was exposed to art and culture from a young age. A privileged youth, his name is often mentioned amongst the ‘Bright Young Things’, for whom costume parties at country houses and jaunts to Europe on a whim became a thing of fable. This informal group included people such as Cecil Beaton (a life-long friend whom Oliver first met at Eton), Lord Berners, Noel Coward, John Betjeman, Harold Acton, Nancy Mitford, Edith Sitwell, Stephen Tennant...

Painted by George Carr Drinkwater, this vibrant oil on canvas depicts the actress of stage and screen Cecily Byrne as Mary Stuart. Painted circa 1930 it is a stunning evocative portrait of an actress who was famous throughout the 1930’s. A fine portrait of a long forgotten film star. Cecily Byrne (1889-1975) was an actress, known for Loyalties, Henry IV and Brown Sugar...

An original, circa 1970, oil on canvas painting by listed Northern artist Harry Rutherford. A fine example of a Modern British portrait. In fine untouched condition and framed in a p...

An emotional study depicting an embrace between mother and daughter by contemporary artist Norman R. Coker. Signed to the lower right. Titled and signed again verso. On canvas.

Unsigned. Well-presented in a double card mount and in a wooden frame with an inner gilt detail. On canvas paper.

Artist Self-Portrait. Unsigned. (Provenance: Studio Sale, George Weissbort). On board.

Artist Self-Portrait. Unsigned. (Provenance: Studio Sale, George Weissbort). On board.

Artist Self-Portrait. Unsigned. (Provenance: Studio Sale, George Weissbort). On board.

Artist Self-Portrait. Unsigned. (Provenance: Studio Sale, George Weissbort). On board.

A striking portrait study depicting a woman in profile with a blue jacket and patterned teal neck scarf. Signed verso. On board.

Artist Self-Portrait. Unsigned. (Provenance: Studio Sale, George Weissbort). On board.

Unsigned. Provenance: Studio Sale, George Weissbort, 2 June 2024. On canvas laid to board.

A fine oil on canvas by Harold Harvey which depicts a portrait of Francis Elliot Voyle. It was painted in 1916. It is a super oil painting of a seated gentleman with a top hat and cane. Great brushwork. Signed and dated lower left. Provenance. Cornish collection. Condition. Oil on canvas, 24 inches by 18 inches unframed and in good condition. Housed in an ebonised frame 30 by 24 inches framed. In good condition. Harold Harvey (1874–1941) was a Newlyn School painter who painted scenes of working class Cornish fishermen, farmers and miners and Cornish landscapes. He was born in Penzance and trained at the Penzance School of Arts under Norman Garstin and the Académie Julian in Paris (1894–1896). Harold Charles Francis Harvey was born to Mary Bellringer Harvey and Francis McFarland Harvey on 20 May 1874 in Penzance. His father was a bank clerk. During his youth, he was home schooled. From 1894 to 1896, he studied art at the Academie Julian in Paris under Norman Garstin. In 1896, he studied at both the Académie Delecluse and the Academie Colarossi. Prior to 1911, Harvey lived in Penzance. In 1911, Harvey married fellow artist Gertrude Bodinnar. They first met when Gertrude posed for Harvey. She discovered that she had artistic talent and became an artist in her own right in a wide range of visual and textile arts. The married couple lived in Newlyn at Maen Cottage. Friends of the Harveys included Laura Knight, Harold Knight, Annie Walke, and Father Bernard Walke of St Hilary Church. Late in his life, he converted to Catholicism. He died in Newlyn on 19 May 1941 and was buried in Penzance at the St Clare Cemetery. Gertrude lived in their cottage until 1960 when she moved into a St Just nursing home. She died six years later. After completing his schooling in Paris, Harvey returned to Penzance and began working with Norman Garstin. His works included landscapes and life settings of his native Cornwall, religious themes and interiors. He used oil and watercolour paints.From 1909 to 1913, he was an Associate of the Royal Cambrian Academy of Art, Conwy and, in 1910, he was a member of the South Wales Art Society. From about 1910 and into the early 1930s, he was a member of the Newlyn Society of Artists, particularly with artists from the Lamorna valley...

A super circa 1955 British portrait oil painting in tones of blue and brown. A very evocative period portrait of a woman painted by British listed female artist Constance Anne Parke...

A charming oil portrait of a man in Spooner's typical style with characteristic brushwork, dressed in a smart shirt. Provenance: Bonhams, The Chester Sale, 13 Jun 2021. Unsigned. On ...

An original circa 1960 oil on canvas female portrait painting by Royal Academy artist Christopher Sanders. A fine example of a Modern British portrait. In good condition and framed i...

Badminton by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century) original oil on artist paper size: 13 x 10 inches condition: very good and ready to be enjoyed provenance: the artists atelier/ ...

Girl Portrait by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century) original gouache on artist paper size: 26 x 19.75 inches condition: very good and ready to be enjoyed provenance: the artist...

This superb late 18th century portrait oil painting is attributed to noted Scottish artist Alexander Nasmyth. Painted circa 1790 the sitter is of the Wagstaff family, either Thomas o...

This impressive late 19th century portrait oil painting is by British artist James Edward Barclay. The sitter is a Major in the Royal Marines, William Wynch George Back Willis who wa...

original paiting of Lady on a walk by Sean Drukin. Sean uses very toned colours but draws attention to her red scarf and red skirt. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Acrylic paint on Canvas 3...

THE PRIESTS Size: 60 x 48 cm (including frame) Oil on canvas A brilliantly painted mid century figurative portrait of 2 priests, exec...

This striking large Orientalist oil portrait painting is by a talented Turkish School artist from the late 19th century. The portrait is extremely well painted, dating to circa 1890 ...

Abstract Art, Cubist Style, Multicoloured, Original Oil Painting, Signed By French artist Beatrice Werlie, early 21st Century Signed by the artist Oil painting on canvas, unframed C...

Signed to the lower right. Well-presented in a reeded gilt-effect frame. On canvas on stretchers.

Polperro depicts the beauty of a sea side view from a window. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Original Oil Painting by Eleanor Woolley Oil on Board Complete size of unframed work: 25.5 H x 25.5 W x 2 D cm (10.04 x 10.04 x 0.79 in) Sold unframed Please note that insitu images are purely an indication of how a piece may look SIZE: Image size: Height: 25.5cm (10.04 in) Width: 25.5cm (10.04 in) Complete size of unframed painting Height: 25.5cm (10.04 in) Width: 25.5cm (10.04 in) Depth: 2cm (0.79 in) ARTIST BIOGRAPHY: Eleanor Woolley was born on the Island of Jersey, and moved to Gloucestershire where she was drawn to the outdoors, always taking walks in the landscape. Her first true love for painting came from an inspirational...

A striking full-length portrait of a woman in business attire holding notes. Signed and dated to the lower right. Presented in a light wooden frame. On canvas on stretchers.

This stunning British Victorian portrait oil painting is by noted female artist Annie Louisa Swynnerton. The sitter is Emma Woods, nee King (1806-1896). Emma was the wife of Samuel ...

In this piece, I sought to capture the explosive dynamism of human emotions. Using acrylics, I crafted a fusion of abstract and pop art styles, illustrating a figure whose face dispe...

A striking abstract piece depicting a woman in a red leotard. The artist captures the dancer in a series of bold, expressive forms, showing her eyes shut in concentration. Signed and...

A delightful abstract piece depicting the bust of a man with a very serious expression and sharp features on a rainbow background. Signed and dated to the reverse of the board. Prese...

Portrait Of A Lady by Helen Greenfield (British 20th century) signed initials oil painting on board, unframed board: 28.5 x 15 inches condition: overall very good provenance: all th...

Portrait of an Elegant Lady original pencil drawing on paper signed by Marjorie Schiele (1913-2008) *see notes below piece of paper is 12 x 8 inches In good condition, though with mi...

This beautiful Victorian pencil drawing dates to around 1890 and is by an unknown hand. It is a head and shoulders portrait of a young lady gazing to her right. Her dark hair is tied...

A fine Edwardian portrait of an elegant woman, sitting with great poise, in a simple, yet stylish Edwardian dress. The artist has employed a hazy, impr...

The Artists Model Nude Lady Model French School, circa 1970's oil painting on card, unframed size: 16.5 x 25.5 inches condition: overall very good, a very few light markings to the...

A striking study depicting performs appearing to be a clown, acrobat and ring leader on a circus stage. The artist captures the figure in a loose expression...

Contemporary artist Michelle Leigh has used pops of primary colour to reimagine this dynamic scene of two Blackpool Belle's. Both figures and objects just about holding there own aga...

One Queen (2) Black is an Original on Canvas by Agent. ’One Queen (2) Black’ depicts silhouette of the Queen. As snipped from the pure black background, Agent X creates the illusion of a cut-out to reveal a Baroque, floral painting underneath. With its bold composition of the antique with the contemporary, the artwork is a powerful transference of street to Canvas. Agent X, painter, is available for sale online and in our art gallery at Wychwood Art. Agent X, cultural explorer and agent of the unknown, creates experimental, multimedia collages, paintings, and 2D artwork. Described as ‘Pop Art with thought,’ Agent X juxtaposes pop culture, technology, fashion, and music in visually complex amalgamations expressing the anxieties of the global, post-modern world and the dark side of consumerist, media-obsessed culture. His work occupies a unique intersection between the aesthetics and philosophy of Futurism, the social critique of the Dada movement...

A peaceful and intimate portrait showing a woman with reading glasses, reading something. Fruit and cooking utensils lie on the table in front of her. ...

With powerful eyes, a woman gazes straight at the viewer, capturing a tender, sincere moment within the sickly evening light. The artwork has been finished with slight impastos worke...