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Oval Old Masters Paintings

17th Century Dutch Old Master Oil Painting Oval Shape Figures in Tavern Interior
17th Century Dutch Old Master Oil Painting Oval Shape Figures in Tavern Interior

17th Century Dutch Old Master Oil Painting Oval Shape Figures in Tavern Interior

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Tavern Interior Dutch School, 17th century oil on metal, framed framed: 8 x 6.75 inches painting: 6 x 4.25 inches provenance: private collection condition: very good and sound condit...

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Fine 17th Century Italian Old Master Oval Portrait of Lady on Copper Wooden Frm
Fine 17th Century Italian Old Master Oval Portrait of Lady on Copper Wooden Frm

Fine 17th Century Italian Old Master Oval Portrait of Lady on Copper Wooden Frm

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of a Lady (female saint?) Italian School, 17th century oil on copper, framed frame: 9 x 8 inches board: 5 x 4 inches provenance: private collection condition: very good and ...

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Old Masters European Antique Oval Portrait of a Woman
Old Masters European Antique Oval Portrait of a Woman

Old Masters European Antique Oval Portrait of a Woman

By (After) Peter Paul Rubens

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Beautiful portrait of a young woman in the manner of Peter Paul Rubens. Oil on oval canvas measuring 12 7/8 x 16 inches. Unsigned. Canvas was originally painted for rectangular for...

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Early 19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Linen, Oil

18th Century Old Master Painting of A Boy Full Figure Oval
18th Century Old Master Painting of A Boy Full Figure Oval

18th Century Old Master Painting of A Boy Full Figure Oval

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18th Century French Old Master Painting of a Boy in Red Jumpsuit Full Figure.

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Paintings

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Canvas

Huge Antique Oil Painting Oval Portrait of Mary Magdalene Holding Ointment Jar
Huge Antique Oil Painting Oval Portrait of Mary Magdalene Holding Ointment Jar

Huge Antique Oil Painting Oval Portrait of Mary Magdalene Holding Ointment Jar

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of Mary Magdalene with an Ointment Jar Spanish School, early 20th century, unsigned after the earlier 16th century painting by Jan van Scorel oil on panel, framed framed: 4...

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Early 20th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Fine 18th Century English Aristocratic Portrait of a Lady Oval Canvas Gilt Frame

Fine 18th Century English Aristocratic Portrait of a Lady Oval Canvas Gilt Frame

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: English School, circa 1740's Title: Portrait of a Lady, traditionally identified as 'Anne of Chesterfield'. Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed Size: painting: ...

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Early 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Early 19th century French School, Portrait of a man in profile, oval drawing
Early 19th century French School, Portrait of a man in profile, oval drawing

Early 19th century French School, Portrait of a man in profile, oval drawing

Located in Paris, FR

Early 19th century French School, Portrait of a young man in profile charcoal on cut paper applied to pink tinted paper Oval 58 x 47 cm (overall size) the portrait itself 41.5 x 28...

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Early 1800s Old Masters Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal

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17th Century French Oval Old Master Painting

17th Century French Oval Old Master Painting

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Featuring a Noblewoman, from a prominent Palm Beach estate.

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Antique 1680s French Rococo Paintings

Virgin and Child, 18th Century Portrait of Mary and Jesus, Oval Oil Painting
Virgin and Child, 18th Century Portrait of Mary and Jesus, Oval Oil Painting

Virgin and Child, 18th Century Portrait of Mary and Jesus, Oval Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Virgin and Child Italian School, circa 1730's Oil painting on canvas laid on board, framed Framed size: 29 x 25 inches Madonna and child, the Virgin Mother and Jesus Christ as an in...

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Early 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Prince Rupert of Orange Large Antique Oval Oil Painting on Panel, Framed
Prince Rupert of Orange Large Antique Oval Oil Painting on Panel, Framed

Prince Rupert of Orange Large Antique Oval Oil Painting on Panel, Framed

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Prince Rupert of Orange British School, early 20th century oil painting on wood panel, framed panel: 28.5 x 24 inches framed: 36 x 32 inches provenance: private UK collection Beauti...

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Early 20th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

King Charles I of England, Large Antique Oval Oil Painting on Panel, Framed
King Charles I of England, Large Antique Oval Oil Painting on Panel, Framed

King Charles I of England, Large Antique Oval Oil Painting on Panel, Framed

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland British School, early 20th century oil painting on wood panel, framed panel: 28.5 x 24 inches framed: 36 x 32 inches provenance: priva...

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Early 20th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Portrait of Gentleman in blue, Portrait of Lady, oval pair Fine Carved Frames
Portrait of Gentleman in blue, Portrait of Lady, oval pair Fine Carved Frames

Portrait of Gentleman in blue, Portrait of Lady, oval pair Fine Carved Frames

Located in London, GB

Portrait of a Gentleman with Blue Cloak and Portrait of a Lady in Russet Dress c.1697 Thomas Murray (1663-1735) These fascinating portraits are exquisite examples of portraiture in ...

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Portrait of a Lady in Silk Dress & Blue wrap in oval, Mary Beale, Oil on canvas
Portrait of a Lady in Silk Dress & Blue wrap in oval, Mary Beale, Oil on canvas

Portrait of a Lady in Silk Dress & Blue wrap in oval, Mary Beale, Oil on canvas

By Mary Beale

Located in London, GB

Portrait of a Lady in an Elaborate Stone Cartouche c.1675-80 Mary Beale (1632-1699) Titan Fine Art present this superb portrait where the sitter has been portrayed wearing a low-cut...

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Fine 17th Century Italian Old Master Oval Portrait of Lady on Copper Wooden Frm
Fine 17th Century Italian Old Master Oval Portrait of Lady on Copper Wooden Frm

Fine 17th Century Italian Old Master Oval Portrait of Lady on Copper Wooden Frm

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of a Lady Italian Old Master, 17th century oil on copper, framed framed: 8.75 x 7.75 inches painting: 5 x 4 inches provenance: private collection, England condition: very go...

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Copper

17th Century Italian Old Master Angel tending to Saint in Wilderness Oval Work
17th Century Italian Old Master Angel tending to Saint in Wilderness Oval Work

17th Century Italian Old Master Angel tending to Saint in Wilderness Oval Work

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

"The Saint & Angel" Italian School, 17th century oil painting on canvas laid over board, framed image: 37cm x 31cm framed: 48cm x 43cm provenance: private collection, France Very ...

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Late 17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

DOGS - Italian Animalia oil on canvas oval  painting, Mark Majer
DOGS - Italian Animalia oil on canvas oval  painting, Mark Majer

DOGS - Italian Animalia oil on canvas oval painting, Mark Majer

By Mark Majer

Located in Napoli, IT

Dogs - Mark Majer Italia 2007 - Oil on canvas cm. 30x40 Gold leaf gilded and mohogany laquered wooden frame cm.48x58

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Early 2000s Old Masters Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

19th Century Large Italian Oval Oil Painting Nude Classical Lady Gold Background
19th Century Large Italian Oval Oil Painting Nude Classical Lady Gold Background

19th Century Large Italian Oval Oil Painting Nude Classical Lady Gold Background

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: Italian School, 19th century Title: Classical Nude Lady draped in robes, against a gold background, a dancing butterfly Medium: oil on canvas, unframed Painting: 3...

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19th Century Old Masters Nude Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Fine 18th Century French Oil Painting, Oval Portrait of Young Lady in Prayer

Fine 18th Century French Oil Painting, Oval Portrait of Young Lady in Prayer

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Contemplation attributed to Martin Drolling (French 1752-1817) oil painting on canvas, framed framed size: 22 x 18.5 inches condition: overall very good and pleasing, old reline and ...

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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Lady, Fine Oval Oil on Canvas
Portrait of a Lady, Fine Oval Oil on Canvas

Portrait of a Lady, Fine Oval Oil on Canvas

By (Circle of) George Knapton

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of a Lady English School, circa 1740's circle of George Knapton (1698-1778) oil painting on canvas, framed canvas size: 30 x 24.5 inches oval framed: 39 x 34 inchces overall...

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Mid-18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

ANTIQUE ENGLISH OIL ON OVAL PANEL - PORTRAIT OF QUEEN ELIZABETH 1
ANTIQUE ENGLISH OIL ON OVAL PANEL - PORTRAIT OF QUEEN ELIZABETH 1

ANTIQUE ENGLISH OIL ON OVAL PANEL - PORTRAIT OF QUEEN ELIZABETH 1

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School/ Date: English School, 19th century Title: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I. Medium & Size: oil painting on board, 11 x 9 inches, oval frame: 13.75 x 12 inches Conditi...

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19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Fine Early 1800's English Romantic Sunset Landscape Oval Panel Christies prov.
Fine Early 1800's English Romantic Sunset Landscape Oval Panel Christies prov.

Fine Early 1800's English Romantic Sunset Landscape Oval Panel Christies prov.

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Romantic Sunset Landsca English School, early 1800's period oil on wood panel, framed in antique gilt frame framed: 27 x 31.5 inches panel: 16 x 21.5 inches provenance: private colle...

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Early 19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Fine 1700s British Oval Portrait of a Gentleman in Suit of Armour, Captain Heron
Fine 1700s British Oval Portrait of a Gentleman in Suit of Armour, Captain Heron

Fine 1700s British Oval Portrait of a Gentleman in Suit of Armour, Captain Heron

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of Captain Heron, aged 21 years British School, circa 1711 oil painting on canvas, framed canvas: 29 x 24.5 inches framed: 32 x 28 inches condition: relined and very present...

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Early 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

French School 18th Century, Portrait of a gentleman, oval drawing
French School 18th Century, Portrait of a gentleman, oval drawing

French School 18th Century, Portrait of a gentleman, oval drawing

Located in Paris, FR

French School end of the 18th Century Portrait of a gentleman pencil on paper and heightenings of white chalk 23 x 18.5 cm oval In good condition except a small lack of paper on th...

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1780s Old Masters Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

An 18th Century Oval Portrait of a Gentleman

An 18th Century Oval Portrait of a Gentleman

Located in London, GB

A late 18th century oval portrait depicting a gentleman in a blue coat and a yellow waistcoat. Oil on canvas; oval; indistinctly signed, dated 1797; held in an 18th century giltwoo...

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Late 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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Miniature illuminated manuscript on vellum with 12 full-page miniatures
Miniature illuminated manuscript on vellum with 12 full-page miniatures

Miniature illuminated manuscript on vellum with 12 full-page miniatures

By Francois-Jacques Boeri

Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL

A tiny and complete Parisian Book of Hours with a plethora of intricate illuminations. 91 x 65mm (3.6 x 2.6in). 190 leaves on vellum, additional 4 paper leaves after (plus 3 paper e...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European French Provincial Books

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Leather

Fine Italian Old Master Oil Painting Angel & Saints Appearing to Figures
Fine Italian Old Master Oil Painting Angel & Saints Appearing to Figures

Fine Italian Old Master Oil Painting Angel & Saints Appearing to Figures

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: Italian Old Master, 18th century Title: Angel and Saints appearing to figures, one dressed in a white ruff collar. Medium: oil on canvas, framed Framed: 22 x 26 i...

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Early 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Still Life of Fruit - Dutch 17th century art Old Master still life oil painting
Still Life of Fruit - Dutch 17th century art Old Master still life oil painting

Still Life of Fruit - Dutch 17th century art Old Master still life oil painting

By Jan Davidsz. de Heem

Located in Hagley, England

This stunning Dutch 17th century Old Master still life oil painting is attributed to the circle of Jan Davidsz de Heem. Painted circa 1660 it is a magnificent vibrant painting of gra...

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17th Century Old Masters Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Ships Heading to Sea - Dutch 17th century Old Master marine art oil painting
Ships Heading to Sea - Dutch 17th century Old Master marine art oil painting

Ships Heading to Sea - Dutch 17th century Old Master marine art oil painting

Located in Hagley, England

This fantastic Dutch Old Master marine oil painting is by noted Dutch marine artist Abraham Storck. Painted circa 1670 the composition is a number of ships heading out to sea, their ...

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1670s Old Masters Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Fine Large Oil Painting Portrait of the Lady with the Fan Diego Velazquez
Fine Large Oil Painting Portrait of the Lady with the Fan Diego Velazquez

Fine Large Oil Painting Portrait of the Lady with the Fan Diego Velazquez

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of the Lady with a Fan English School, second half 20th century after Diego Velazquez's (1599-1660) original painting oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas : 36 x 28 inche...

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Mid-20th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Still-Life Flowers 17th century Flemish School Paint Oil on table Old master
Still-Life Flowers 17th century Flemish School Paint Oil on table Old master

Still-Life Flowers 17th century Flemish School Paint Oil on table Old master

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

17th-century Flemish school Still life with flowers Oil on panel 33 x 25 cm In frame 50 x 42 cm The painting depicts a wonderful still life of flowers, where numerous colour...

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17th Century Old Masters Paintings

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Oil

Antique still life painter (Italyl) - 19th-20th Still life painting - Flowers
Antique still life painter (Italyl) - 19th-20th Still life painting - Flowers

Antique still life painter (Italyl) - 19th-20th Still life painting - Flowers

Located in Varmo, IT

Italian painter (19th-20th century) - Still life with vase of flowers. 83 x 62 cm without frame, 96.5 x 76.5 cm with frame. Antique oil painting on wood, in a wooden frame (not sig...

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Late 19th Century Naturalistic Interior Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Macbeth and the Three Witches a Painting on Panel by Francesco Zuccarelli
Macbeth and the Three Witches a Painting on Panel by Francesco Zuccarelli

Macbeth and the Three Witches a Painting on Panel by Francesco Zuccarelli

By Francesco Zuccarelli

Located in PARIS, FR

This painting, created during Zuccarelli's stay in England, represents the decisive moment when Macbeth, together with Banquo, meets the three witches who announce that he will be Ki...

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1760s Old Masters Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Andromeda Monster Carracci Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Italy Art
Andromeda Monster Carracci Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Italy Art

Andromeda Monster Carracci Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Italy Art

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Agostino Carracci (1557-1602) Circle of Andromeda and the Sea Monster Oil on canvas 75 x 59 cm. - In frame 96 x 77 cm. The subject of the painting, derived from Ovid's Metamo...

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Holy Family with the Young St John The Baptist and St Elizabeth
Holy Family with the Young St John The Baptist and St Elizabeth

Holy Family with the Young St John The Baptist and St Elizabeth

Located in Stoke, Hampshire

Scipione Pulzone, called Il Gaetano (Gaeta 1544 - Rome 1598) Holy Family with the Young St John The Baptist and St Elizabeth Oil on canvas A Royal Coat of Arms lower left Canvas size...

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16th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Antique oil painting, Boy Fleaing a Dog, Gerard ter Borch, Dutch golden age
Antique oil painting, Boy Fleaing a Dog, Gerard ter Borch, Dutch golden age

Antique oil painting, Boy Fleaing a Dog, Gerard ter Borch, Dutch golden age

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Gerard ter Borch (II) (1617-1681), copy after, around 1700 'Boy Fleas a Dog' Oil on canvas Professionally restored (cleaned and relined) In modern frame in 17th century style Dimens...

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Early 18th Century Old Masters Interior Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Escuela hispano-colonial (siglo xix) - Óleo sobre tela - La sagrada familia
Escuela hispano-colonial (siglo xix) - Óleo sobre tela - La sagrada familia

Escuela hispano-colonial (siglo xix) - Óleo sobre tela - La sagrada familia

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Escuela hispano-colonial (siglo xix) - Óleo sobre tela - La sagrada familia

Located in Sant Celoni, ES

Sin firmar, es de autor anónimo Se presenta enmarcada la obra con un marco del siglo xviii (el marco presenta algunas leves faltas) Medidas obra: 104 cm. de altura x 80 cm. de anch...

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Mid-19th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Large Oil on Canvas "Madonna & Child" After Murillo - Attributed to Lucchesi
Large Oil on Canvas "Madonna & Child" After Murillo - Attributed to Lucchesi

Large Oil on Canvas "Madonna & Child" After Murillo - Attributed to Lucchesi

By Bartolomé Esteban Murillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Attributed to Giorgio Lucchesi (1855-1941) A large and impressive early 20th century oil on canvas "Madonna and Child" after Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (Spanish, 1618-1682) depicting ...

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Vintage 1910s Italian Baroque Paintings

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Canvas, Giltwood

A Meal, Charles Van Den Eycken, Brussels 1859 – 1923, Belgian Painter
A Meal, Charles Van Den Eycken, Brussels 1859 – 1923, Belgian Painter

A Meal, Charles Van Den Eycken, Brussels 1859 – 1923, Belgian Painter

Located in Knokke, BE

A Meal Van Den Eycken Charles Brussels 1859 – 1923 Belgian Painter Signature: Attributed to Charles Van Den Eycken Medium: Oil on panel Dimensions: Image size 24 x 32,50 cm, frame ...

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19th Century Realist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Portrait of Lady, Mary Hammond, Oil on Panel c.1618-22, Manor House Provenance
Portrait of Lady, Mary Hammond, Oil on Panel c.1618-22, Manor House Provenance

Portrait of Lady, Mary Hammond, Oil on Panel c.1618-22, Manor House Provenance

By Cornelius Johnson

Located in London, GB

Portrait of Mary Hammond in Sumptuous Attire, Jewels and Lace c.1618-22 Circle of Cornelius Johnson (1593-1661) This portrait of a lady, presented by Titan Fine Art, is an exquisite...

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Saint Sebastian Crespi Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Religious
Saint Sebastian Crespi Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Religious

Saint Sebastian Crespi Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Religious

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Early 17th-century Lombard painter Daniele Crespi (Busto Arsizio, 1597-1600 – Milan 1630), Circle of Saint Sebastian oil on canvas Dimensions: 82 x 60 cm. In frame 100 x 7...

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

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Oval Old Masters Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of oval old masters paintings available on 1stDibs. Finding the ideal Old Masters examples of these works for your living room, whether you’re looking for small- or large-size pieces, is no easy task — start by shopping our selection today. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Oval old masters paintings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes brown, black, gray, orange and more. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by (Circle of) George Knapton, Mark Majer, Francesco de Mura, Roberto Suraci and Antonio Savisio are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in oil paint, paint and canvas, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

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A Close Look at Old-masters Art

Encompassing centuries of change in Europe between 1300 and 1800, from booms of prosperity to bloody revolutions, Old Masters describes a wide range of artists. The informal term was derived from the title of an artist who trained in a guild long enough to become a master, such as Leonardo da Vinci, who studied in a Florence painters’ guild. However, Old Masters paintings, prints and other art is now used to refer to work made by any artist with a high level of skill in painting, drawing, sculpture or printmaking who worked during this era.

The 15th century’s expansive trade and commerce spread culture across borders. A vibrant period of art emerged, bolstered by studies of anatomy and nature that influenced a new visual realism. From Raphael and Michelangelo in the Renaissance to Rembrandt van Rijn and Johannes Vermeer in the Dutch Golden Age, artists expressed emotion, naturalism, color and light in new ways. El Greco and Paolo Veronese were leaders in the dramatic style of Mannerism, while Caravaggio and Peter Paul Rubens demonstrated the movement and meticulous detail of Baroque art.

Historically, most attention was concentrated on male artists, but recent research and exhibitions have elevated the impactful work of women such as Rachel Ruysch and Artemisia Gentileschi. In late-18th-century France, female artists like Adélaïde Labille-Guiard and Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun were prominent names. Nevertheless, access to the academies and guilds was highly restricted for women, and even those able to establish practices were expected to adhere to portraits and still lifes rather than the grand history paintings being created by men.

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Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.

When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.

Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.

Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.

No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.

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