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American Native American Portrait
Located in Queens, NY
American oil painting of a portrait of an elderly Native American woman in a black decorated frame
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20th Century American American Colonial Paintings

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Paint

American Native American Portrait
American Native American Portrait

American Native American Portrait

H 21 in W 16 in
John Smibert Colonial America's First Portrait Artist, First Edition
By Richard H. Saunders
Located in valatie, NY
John Smibert Colonial America's first portrait artist by Richard H. Saunders. New Haven: Yale
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

John Smibert Colonial America's First Portrait Artist, First Edition
John Smibert Colonial America's First Portrait Artist, First Edition

John Smibert Colonial America's First Portrait Artist, First Edition

H 11.5 in W 9 in D 1 in
A Large American Family Portrait "The Brookins Family" 1838
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A Large oil on canvas painting of "The Brookins Family" American circa 1838. Acquired from the
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Antique 1830s American American Colonial Paintings

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Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

A Large American Family Portrait "The Brookins Family" 1838
A Large American Family Portrait "The Brookins Family" 1838

A Large American Family Portrait "The Brookins Family" 1838

H 46 in W 38 in D 2.5 in
A Pair of Antique American Portraits of an Aristocratic Couple
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An elegant pair of Early 19th Century portraits of your couple. The pair in appropriate newer gilt
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Paintings

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Canvas, Giltwood

A Pair of Antique American Portraits of an Aristocratic Couple
A Pair of Antique American Portraits of an Aristocratic Couple

A Pair of Antique American Portraits of an Aristocratic Couple

H 35 in W 31 in D 3 in
Pair of American Oil on Canvas Gilt Framed Portraits, S.C., Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American oil on canvas portraits in the original floral gilt frames and stretchers. South
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Antique 1770s American American Colonial Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Pair of American Oil on Canvas Gilt Framed Portraits, S.C., Circa 1770
Pair of American Oil on Canvas Gilt Framed Portraits, S.C., Circa 1770

Pair of American Oil on Canvas Gilt Framed Portraits, S.C., Circa 1770

H 39.5 in W 34.5 in D 2.75 in
St. Tammanend Portrait
By Breaad
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a portrait titled " St. Tammanend" showing a classical style figure of the leader of the
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Late 20th Century American American Colonial Paintings

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Paint

St. Tammanend Portrait
St. Tammanend Portrait

St. Tammanend Portrait

H 57 in W 43 in
18th Century Pastel Portrait of a Gentleman
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A very nice portrait of a gentleman in a rosewood frame. On paper, under glass with early frame. 13
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Antique 18th Century North American American Colonial Paintings

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Glass, Rosewood, Paper

18th Century Pastel Portrait of a Gentleman
18th Century Pastel Portrait of a Gentleman

18th Century Pastel Portrait of a Gentleman

H 13 in W 11.5 in D 1.5 in
"Portrait of a British Officer" by Thomas Beach
By Thomas Beach
Located in Wiscasset, ME
A very fine portrait of a British military officer signed and dated Thomas Beach 1774 in the lower
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Antique 1770s English American Colonial Paintings

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Paint

"Portrait of a British Officer" by Thomas Beach
"Portrait of a British Officer" by Thomas Beach

"Portrait of a British Officer" by Thomas Beach

H 38 in W 33 in D 2 in

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Antique Oil on Canvas 'American Portrait', circa 1790
Located in Wilmington, DE
An 'American portrait' oil on canvas painting that is unsigned. An American piece dating to circa
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20th Century North American American Colonial Paintings

Antique Oil on Canvas 'American Portrait', circa 1790
Antique Oil on Canvas 'American Portrait', circa 1790

Antique Oil on Canvas 'American Portrait', circa 1790

H 33 in W 28 in D 0.5 in
Pair of 18th Century American Portraits in Giltwood Frames
By John Singleton Copley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An attractive pair of colonial American mid-18th century oil on canvas portraits. The detail and
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Antique 1770s American American Colonial Paintings

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Canvas

Pair of 18th Century American Portraits in Giltwood Frames
Pair of 18th Century American Portraits in Giltwood Frames

Pair of 18th Century American Portraits in Giltwood Frames

H 36.5 in W 31.5 in D 3 in
19th Century Portrait of George Washington Painting
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Great period 19th century oil painting on wood board of George Washington. In original elaborate gilded gesso and wood frame. Comes with gilt metal painting light affixed to the fram...
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Antique 1890s American American Colonial Paintings

19th Century Portrait of George Washington Painting
19th Century Portrait of George Washington Painting

19th Century Portrait of George Washington Painting

H 37 in W 30 in D 2.5 in
Antique 19th Century Portrait Painting Man with Letter
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique late 19th century oil on wood panel portrait painting of a man reading a letter. Unsigned
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown American Colonial Paintings

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Wood, Paint

Antique 19th Century Portrait Painting Man with Letter
Antique 19th Century Portrait Painting Man with Letter

Antique 19th Century Portrait Painting Man with Letter

H 13 in W 11.5 in D 0.25 in
American Period Portrait Painting of a Colonial Gentleman
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Great folky portrait of a colonial gentleman holding a tricorn hat. Oil on canvas.
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Antique 1810s American Folk Art Paintings

American Period Portrait Painting of a Colonial Gentleman
American Period Portrait Painting of a Colonial Gentleman

American Period Portrait Painting of a Colonial Gentleman

H 35.5 in W 29 in D 2 in
Antique American Boston Colonial Folk Art Portrait Painting, Courting Couple
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Boston, Mass. Colonial portrait painting ink and paint on paper Folk Art
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20th Century American Folk Art Paintings

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Wood, Paper

Antique American Boston Colonial Folk Art Portrait Painting, Courting Couple
Antique American Boston Colonial Folk Art Portrait Painting, Courting Couple

Antique American Boston Colonial Folk Art Portrait Painting, Courting Couple

H 21 in W 24.75 in D 1.5 in
Pair of 18th Century Colonial Oil Paintings Husband Wife American Oval Portrait
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 18th century oval oil paintings. Features a man and woman (Husband and Wife) dressed in proper attire. Framed in gold. Measure: 35" Sans frame: 22" x 26.75".
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Antique 18th Century Regency Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Pair of 18th Century Colonial Oil Paintings Husband Wife American Oval Portrait
Pair of 18th Century Colonial Oil Paintings Husband Wife American Oval Portrait

Pair of 18th Century Colonial Oil Paintings Husband Wife American Oval Portrait

H 33.5 in W 28.5 in D 1 in
17 th century Colonial O/Canvas"Virgen del Popolo" portrait, Virgin with child
Located in Valladolid, ES
the American Viceroyalties, it is difficult to attribute this work to a specific space, since all
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Antique 1690s American Colonial Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

17 th century Colonial O/Canvas"Virgen del Popolo" portrait, Virgin with child
17 th century Colonial O/Canvas"Virgen del Popolo" portrait, Virgin with child

17 th century Colonial O/Canvas"Virgen del Popolo" portrait, Virgin with child

H 57.88 in W 41.34 in D 1.58 in
Portrait of George Washington
Located in Westwood, NJ
A 19th century oil on canvas portrait of George Washington.
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Antique 19th Century North American American Colonial Paintings

Portrait of George Washington
Portrait of George Washington

Portrait of George Washington

H 29 in W 24 in D 3 in
Mid-19th Century Portrait of George Washington after Gilbert Stuart
By Gilbert Stuart
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Probably in original frame. Well executed early copy.
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Antique 1850s American American Colonial Paintings

Mid-19th Century Portrait of George Washington after Gilbert Stuart
Mid-19th Century Portrait of George Washington after Gilbert Stuart

Mid-19th Century Portrait of George Washington after Gilbert Stuart

H 14 in W 10.5 in D 2 in
19th Century Portrait of a Gentleman, Possibly Statesman, Original Frame
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A well painted portrait of a distinguished gentleman. American School with a nice yellow vest and
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Paintings

19th Century Portrait of a Gentleman, Possibly Statesman, Original Frame
19th Century Portrait of a Gentleman, Possibly Statesman, Original Frame

19th Century Portrait of a Gentleman, Possibly Statesman, Original Frame

H 28.25 in W 25 in D 2 in
Early 19th Century Silhouette Portrait of Woman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible Silhouette portrait from the early 19th century. This item is in excellent condition and
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial More Folk Art

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Metal

Early 19th Century Silhouette Portrait of Woman
Early 19th Century Silhouette Portrait of Woman

Early 19th Century Silhouette Portrait of Woman

H 4.5 in W 3.5 in D 1 in
Portrait of Jesus Sacred Heart, Oil on Canvas, 17th or 18th Century
By Dong Kingman
Located in Norton, MA
Portrait of Jesus Sacred Heart, oil on canvas, 17th or 18th century, unsigned, 20 x 16 inches
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian American Colonial Paintings

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Canvas

Portrait of Jesus Sacred Heart, Oil on Canvas, 17th or 18th Century
Portrait of Jesus Sacred Heart, Oil on Canvas, 17th or 18th Century

Portrait of Jesus Sacred Heart, Oil on Canvas, 17th or 18th Century

H 20 in W 16 in D 2 in
MoMA 1st International Exhibition Poster, American Art, Mourlot Lithograph, 1938
By Mourlot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Framed lithographic exhibition poster of an American colonial portrait of Margaret Gibbs of Boston
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20th Century French American Colonial Posters

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Paper

MoMA 1st International Exhibition Poster, American Art, Mourlot Lithograph, 1938
MoMA 1st International Exhibition Poster, American Art, Mourlot Lithograph, 1938

MoMA 1st International Exhibition Poster, American Art, Mourlot Lithograph, 1938

H 33.32 in W 22.32 in D 0.88 in
Portrait of a Sea Captain
Located in New Hope, PA
Artist unknown, New England, circa 1780 Portrait of a sea captain Oil on canvas Dimensions: 34
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Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Paintings

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Canvas

Portrait of a Sea Captain

Portrait of a Sea Captain

H 34.5 in W 27.5 in D 0.5 in
Portrait of Boy after Charles Willson Peale
By Charles Willson Peale
Located in New Haven, CT
Gorgeous American 18th century portrait of a distinguished young boy in a Cardinal Red outfit
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Antique 1770s American American Colonial Paintings

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Canvas

Portrait of Boy after Charles Willson Peale
Portrait of Boy after Charles Willson Peale

Portrait of Boy after Charles Willson Peale

H 38 in W 30 in D 2 in

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Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

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Other

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
19th Century Antique Portrait of Virginia Gentleman, Oil on Canvas, Framed
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique oil on canvas portrait of an unknown 19th Century Virginian Gentleman, beautifully framed to retain its sense of time and place. Rich brush strokes and patina. Unsigned.
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Paintings

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Canvas, Wood

19th Century Antique Portrait of Virginia Gentleman, Oil on Canvas, Framed
19th Century Antique Portrait of Virginia Gentleman, Oil on Canvas, Framed

19th Century Antique Portrait of Virginia Gentleman, Oil on Canvas, Framed

H 37 in W 32.35 in D 2 in
Portrait of a Lady in White Chemise, Russet & Blue Drapery c.1695, Oil Painting
By Harman Verelst
Located in London, GB
This lavish portrait, painted circa 1695, is an exquisite example of the type of portrait in vogue during the last quarter of the seventeenth century. It is evident that the artist ...
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Lady in White Chemise, Russet & Blue Drapery c.1695, Oil Painting
Portrait of a Lady in White Chemise, Russet & Blue Drapery c.1695, Oil Painting

Portrait of a Lady in White Chemise, Russet & Blue Drapery c.1695, Oil Painting, c.1695

H 29.14 in W 24.41 in D 1.58 in
Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
By George Romney
Located in Miami, FL
DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...
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1970s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
Portrait of Lady Caroline Price

George Romney
Portrait of Lady Caroline Price, 1774

H 29.5 in W 24.5 in
English 19th Century Portrait of a Gentleman
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An English 19th century portrait of a gentleman, oil on canvas, original frame and stretcher, crackle paint typical of older paintings of this vintage. There is the remnants of an ol...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Art

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Paint

English 19th Century Portrait of a Gentleman
English 19th Century Portrait of a Gentleman

English 19th Century Portrait of a Gentleman

H 32.5 in W 27.25 in D 1.75 in
Fine English Georgian Period Oil Painting Portrait of a Country Squire Gentleman
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Country Gentleman English School, circa 1800 oil on canvas, unframed *see below painting: 30 x 25 inches provenance: private collection condition: very good and sound c...
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Early 19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Fine English Georgian Period Oil Painting Portrait of a Country Squire Gentleman
Fine English Georgian Period Oil Painting Portrait of a Country Squire Gentleman

English c.1800
Fine English Georgian Period Oil Painting Portrait of a Country Squire Gentleman, 1800

H 30 in W 25 in
EARLY 19th CENTURY PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN IN UNIFORM
Located in Firenze, FI
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...
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Paintings

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Canvas, Wood

EARLY 19th CENTURY PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN IN UNIFORM
EARLY 19th CENTURY PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN IN UNIFORM

EARLY 19th CENTURY PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN IN UNIFORM

H 47.25 in W 35.04 in D 1.58 in
19th Century American Portraits
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of American, 19th century Sag Harbor portraits in original giltwood frames (size includes frame).
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Antique 19th Century American Paintings

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Canvas

19th Century American Portraits
19th Century American Portraits

19th Century American Portraits

H 39 in W 34 in D 2.25 in
Portrait of a Gentleman with Piercing Blue Eyes, School of Raeburn, circa 1820
By Sir Henry Raeburn
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An exquisite circa 1820 Regency period portrait in the manner of Scottish royal portraitist Sir Henry Raeburn (4 March 1756 – 8 July 1823) of a handsome young gentleman with piercing...
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Birdseye Maple, Paint

Portrait of a Gentleman with Piercing Blue Eyes, School of Raeburn, circa 1820
Portrait of a Gentleman with Piercing Blue Eyes, School of Raeburn, circa 1820

Portrait of a Gentleman with Piercing Blue Eyes, School of Raeburn, circa 1820

H 28.38 in W 23.38 in D 1.63 in
Portrait of a Young Lady, 18th Century
Located in Norwood, NJ
18th century continental portrait of a young lady, unsigned. Oil on canvas, oval painting and stretcher set in rectangular gilt frame.
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Antique 18th Century French Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Portrait of a Young Lady, 18th Century
Portrait of a Young Lady, 18th Century

Portrait of a Young Lady, 18th Century

H 37.5 in W 32.5 in D 2.5 in
Early 19th Century English Pair of Regency Period Portraits
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 19th Century English Pair of Regency Period Portraits. Full length portraits of a husband and wife in a household setting oil on wood panel. Both are framed on their original g...
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Paintings

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Wood, Paint

Early 19th Century English Pair of Regency Period Portraits
Early 19th Century English Pair of Regency Period Portraits

Early 19th Century English Pair of Regency Period Portraits

H 25 in W 21 in D 3 in
Magnificent Empire Period Portrait
Located in Madrid, ES
Magnificent Empire Period Portrait VERY DECORATIVE OIL PORTRAIT PAINTED WITH EXCELLENT QUALITY OF THE IMPERIAL TIME. ORIGINAL FRAME OF THE TIME GOLDEN WITH FINE GOLD. MEASURES: 88X75...
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Antique Early 19th Century Paintings

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Canvas

Magnificent Empire Period Portrait
Magnificent Empire Period Portrait

Magnificent Empire Period Portrait

H 34.65 in W 29.53 in D 1.97 in
Portrait of a Handsome Gentleman by James Northcote (1746-1831)
Located in Essex, MA
A beautiful oil on canvas of an American or English statesman. Holding a scroll which reads "Petition Against the British Tax on (last word illegible)". In a Period Early America...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Paintings

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Canvas

Portrait of a Handsome Gentleman by James Northcote (1746-1831)
Portrait of a Handsome Gentleman by James Northcote (1746-1831)

Portrait of a Handsome Gentleman by James Northcote (1746-1831)

H 34 in W 28 in D 3 in
18th century diptych portraits man and woman American formal dress flower
By William Jennys
Located in Milwaukee, WI
The present pair of portraits would make an exceptional addition to any collection of early American art not only because they were painted by the notable William Jennys, but also be...
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1790s Academic Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

18th century diptych portraits man and woman American formal dress flower
18th century diptych portraits man and woman American formal dress flower

William Jennys
18th century diptych portraits man and woman American formal dress flower, circa 1799

H 34 in W 54 in
Regency Portrait of a Gentleman
Located in Buchanan, MI
Very nice Regency portrait of a handsome gentleman, unframed. Please note we have a large selection of portraiture including gentlemen, ladies and some children.
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Paintings

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Canvas

Regency Portrait of a Gentleman
Regency Portrait of a Gentleman

Regency Portrait of a Gentleman

H 30 in W 24 in D 1 in
Pair of French Empire Portraits of an Aristocratic Couple by Antoine Borel
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A pair of original oil paintings on canvas depicting a handsome young aristocratic couple of the Directoire, early Empire period. They are each pictured from the waist up, she holdin...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Paintings

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Canvas

Pair of French Empire Portraits of an Aristocratic Couple by Antoine Borel
Pair of French Empire Portraits of an Aristocratic Couple by Antoine Borel

Pair of French Empire Portraits of an Aristocratic Couple by Antoine Borel

H 27 in W 26 in D 2 in
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Find many varieties of an authentic American colonial portrait available at 1stDibs. An American colonial portrait — often made from canvas, fabric and wood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an American colonial portrait — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An American colonial portrait is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art and Regency styles are sought with frequency. A well-made American colonial portrait has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Richard H. Saunders are consistently popular.

How Much is an American Colonial Portrait?

An American colonial portrait can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,800, while the lowest priced sells for $89 and the highest can go for as much as $50,000.