Peter Samuelson (1912-1996) - 20th Century Oil, Long Lashes
Located in Corsham, GB
An accomplished portrait by the artist Peter Samuelson (1912-1996) rendered in soft pastel hues.
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Oil
Peter Samuelson (1912-1996) - 20th Century Oil, Long Lashes
Located in Corsham, GB
An accomplished portrait by the artist Peter Samuelson (1912-1996) rendered in soft pastel hues.
Oil
Peter Samuelson (1912-1996) - 1991 Oil, Gentleman in Red
Located in Corsham, GB
A vibrant portrait by the British artist Peter Samuelson (1912-1996) rendered with thick impasto.
Oil
Peter Samuelson (1912-1996) - 1988 Oil, Lady in Pink
Located in Corsham, GB
A vibrant portrait by the British artist Peter Samuelson (1912-1996) rendered with thick impasto.
Oil
Peter Samuelson (1912-1996) - 1991 Oil, Reading the Newspaper
Located in Corsham, GB
This vibrant, colourful work by British artist Peter Samuelson (1912-1996) depicts a lady reading a newspaper.
Oil
Peter Samuelson (1912-1996) - 20th Century Oil, Gentleman in a Gilet
Located in Corsham, GB
An accomplished portrait by the artist Peter Samuelson (1912-1996) rendered in soft pastel hues.
Oil
Peter Samuelson (1912-1996) - 20th Century Oil, Lady with the Peach Hairclip
Located in Corsham, GB
An evocative portrait by the artist Peter Samuelson (1912-1996) rendered in soft pastel hues.
Oil
Peter Samuelson (1912-1996) - 1989 Oil, Portrait of a Farmer
Located in Corsham, GB
An accomplished portrait by the artist Peter Samuelson (1912-1996) rendered in soft pastel hues.
Oil
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H 23.5 in W 20 in D 2 in
Modern British Portrait of a Handsome Young Gentleman in a Blue Shirt and Hat.
Located in London/Yorkshire, GB
Period Portraits are thrilled to bring it to market. Peter Samuelson (1912 - 1996) Born into an affluent family Samuelson was sent to Eton College, where his artistic talents were ...
Oil
$1,223Sale Price|40% Off
H 27.17 in W 20.48 in
Portrait of a Young Woman, Oil on Board, Modern, Circa 1960s, Framed
By Anna Costa
Located in London, GB
'Portrait of a Young Woman', oil on board, by Anna Costa (circa 1960s). This is a beautiful, expressive portrait of a young woman painted by the artist using her trademark vibrant c...
Oil, Board
$1,200
H 26.5 in W 18.5 in D 1 in
A Fabulous 1950s Mid-Century Modern Portrait of a Seated Woman, "Southern Belle"
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fabulous 1950s Mid-Century Modern Portrait of a Seated Woman, "Southern Belle" by Noted Chicago Artist, Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). A colorful Southern painting depicting a ...
Masonite, Oil
$850
H 18.31 in W 14.57 in D 1.19 in
Modern British 20th Century Oil - Portrait of a Gentleman
Located in Corsham, GB
Modern British, 20th century, oil on board. Inscribed 'Atelier Vincenzo' in the lower right. Presented in a distressed frame, with a second work by the artist visible on the reverse....
Oil
$353
H 17.52 in W 13.39 in
Terry Shelbourne (1930-2020) - 1986 Oil, Portrait of a Woman
By Terry Shelbourne
Located in Corsham, GB
Signed and dated to the lower left-hand corner. Presented in a wooden frame with an inner gilt detail. On canvas board.
Oil
$1,600
H 24.5 in W 23.75 in D 2 in
A Stylish Mid-Century Modern Portrait of a Seated Young Woman in a Pink Dress
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A stylish, colorful Mid-Century Modern portrait of a seated young woman in a pink dress by famed Chicago Modern artist, Francis Chapin. A fashionably dressed, young model is seated ...
Canvas, Oil
$1,073
H 21.5 in W 18 in
Signed European Oil on Canvas Portrait of a Man, Mid-20th Century 21.5x18 inches
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Mid Century Expressionist Portrait of a Bearded Man by European School (mid-20th century, dated 1964) signed oil on canvas, unframed Canvas: 21.5 x 18 inches Provenance: private col...
Oil
$1,994Sale Price|30% Off
H 18.9 in W 16.15 in
Portrait of a Young Woman, Oil on Board, Circa 1960s, Framed
By Anna Costa
Located in London, GB
'Portrait of a Young Woman', oil on board, by Anna Costa (circa 1960s). This is a beautifully expressive portrait painted by the artist using vibrant colours and impasto technique. T...
Oil, Board
$1,850
H 21 in W 24 in D 2.25 in
Enrico Campagnola (Italian, 1911-1984) Oil on Canvas "A Young Beauty"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enrico Campagnola (Italian, 1911-1984) Oil on Canvas "A Young Beauty" within a wood frame. An old exibition label 'A-1022' from Beilin Gallery - 655 Madison Ave. New York. Signed (l/...
Canvas, Wood
$2,800
H 8 in W 12 in
Joseph Solman, "Girl Reading" Expressionist Interior Figure Painting
By Joseph Solman
Located in Rockport, MA
Painting size without frame: 8"x12" Painting size with frame: 12"x16" Painting is signed lower left corner. An expressive interior portrait by renowned American modernist Joseph So...
Oil, Board
$864Sale Price|20% Off
H 21.5 in W 18 in D 1 in
Pink Lady Impressionist Portrait Oil Painting, Signed, 20th Century
By Marie Louise Garnavault
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Pink Lady, Impressionist Portrait, Oil Painting By French artist Garnvault, 20th Century Signed by the artist verso Oil painting on canvas, unframed Canvas size: 21.5 x 18 inches Su...
Oil
$415
H 22.05 in W 14.97 in
George Weissbort (1928-2013) - Mid 20th Century Oil, Pensive Look
By George Weissbort
Located in Corsham, GB
Unsigned. Provenance: Studio Sale, George Weissbort, 2 June 2024. On board.
Oil
$595
H 18.12 in W 14.97 in
Georges Joubin (1888-1983) - Modernist 1970 Oil, Woman Reading
By Georges Joubin
Located in Corsham, GB
Rendered in broad, expressive brushstrokes, Georges Joubin (1888-1983) depicts a woman reading in a dark interior. Signed to the lower right. On canvas on stretchers. Image size: 46 ...
Oil
Bloomsbury School Mid 20th Century Oil - Portrait of a Lady
Located in Corsham, GB
Portrait of a lady, possibly a self-portrait, rendered in a loose, hazy style reminiscent of the Bloomsbury Group. Well presented in a white frame. Unsigned. On canvas board. Image s...
Oil
Clifford Hanley (1948-2021) - 1995 Oil, Red Biker
By Clifford Hanley
Located in Corsham, GB
A striking study of a man dressed in red speeding past ona motorbike. The artist captures the movement in the scene through using sweeping, gestural brushworks giving the work an exp...
Oil
Barbara Doyle (b.1917) - 1978 Oil, Portrait of a Girl
Located in Corsham, GB
Signed and dated to the lower left-hand corner. On canvas on stretchers.
Oil
$1,021Sale Price|40% Off
H 24.02 in W 19.69 in
Woman in Pink Oil on Canvas Painting, Impressionist, Framed, 1970s
By Joan Palet
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Joan Palet (1911 - 1996) - Woman in pink- Oil on canvas Oil measures 61x50 cm. Frame size 67x56 cm. Joan Palet was born in Barcelona on March 28, 1911 in a family of sculptors and w...
Canvas, Oil
$745 / item
H 18.4 in W 15.75 in D 1.1 in
Victorian Floral Prints from The Museum of Flowers by Mary Elizabeth Rosenberg
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Victorian period floral prints from "The Museum of Flowers" by Mary Elizabeth Rosenberg, circa 1845, in custom giltwood frames under glass. Introducing a captivating collecti...
Glass, Paper, Giltwood
"Smoking Lady" (2024) By Nadezda, Original Oil Painting on Panel
By Nadezda
Located in Denver, CO
Nadezda's beautiful new oil on panel painting "Smoking Lady" (2024) is an abstract portrait of a woman wearing a black dress smoking inside of her brightly colored house, she is stan...
Oil, Panel
$54,460
H 9.45 in W 10.63 in D 0.2 in
Saint Tropez - Watercolor Drawing by Paul Signac - 1900 ca.
By Paul Signac
Located in Roma, IT
Image dimensions: 11x15.2 cm. Saint-Tropez is a wonderful and important original watercolor drawing realized by Paul Signac in 1900 ca.. A marine view with sailing ships is incred...
Watercolor
$9,750
H 40 in W 32 in D 2 in
Stunning Art Deco Young Woman Portrait Framed Signed Rare Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Exquisite antique portrait painting of a young fashionable woman. Framed. Oil on canvas. Signed. Image size, 31H by 24L.
Canvas, Oil
Mid Century Nude Study
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful oil painting of nude study titled "The Red Table Cloth" by Bay Area, California artist Shirley Loyst (American, b-1928), circa 1960. Exhibition card with title and artist n...
Canvas, Oil
$407
H 12.5 in W 8.5 in
Set of 2 Bright Landscape Studies of 1960's British Modernist Drawings
By Irina Hale
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Set of Two Paired Studies 1960's British Modernist Drawing by Irina Hale (British 1932-2022) oil crayon drawings on light brown artist paper stuck on A4 artist paper, unframed overal...
Oil Crayon
Chinese Watercolor Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Chinese watercolor painting on paper, enclosed in glass and gilt wood frame, early 20th century Measures: height 27.5 inches, width 13.5 inches, depth 0.75 inches 1 in stock ...
Glass, Wood, Paper
$300 / set
H 0.4 in Dm 2.37 in
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, a set of five small "Argenta" ceramic bowls.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, a set of five small "Argenta" ceramic bowls. Green glaze with silver inlays. 1940s. In excellent condition. Marked. Dimensions: D 6.3 cm. x H 1.5 cm.
Ceramic
$397
H 13.78 in W 10.24 in D 0.04 in
Portrait of Woman - Drawing - Early 20th century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Woman is a drawing realized in the early 20th century by an Anonymous French artist. Pencil on paper. The state of preservation is good. The artwork is represented thr...
Paper, Pencil
$450
H 16.75 in W 34.88 in
A Man and His Dreams /// Contemporary Pop Art Screenprint Nudes Figurative Funny
By Dan May
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Dan May (American, 1955-) Title: "A Man and His Dreams" *Signed by May in pencil lower left Year: 1991 Medium: Original Screenprint on unbranded white wove paper Limited edit...
Screen
Orchid
By Jack Brusca
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled 'Orchid" 1979 is an original color silkscreen on paper by American artist Jack Brusca, 1939-1993. it is hand signed, dated and numbered 6/200 in pencil by the art...
Screen
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Set of four small Argenta ceramic bowls
Located in København, Copenhagen
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. A set of four small Argenta ceramic bowls inlaid with silver leaf motifs. From the 1940s. Model number 957. Marked. Perfect condition. Dimensions: D 6.2...
Ceramic
Relaxation
By Boris Akopian
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Boris Akopian "Relaxation"
Paper, Watercolor
$3,637
H 41.82 in W 34.26 in D 1.3 in
Mid-20th Century Bold Expressionist Portrait of a Seated Woman, Signed 'Bastide'
Located in Beirut, LB
Executed with aggressive, thick impasto brushstrokes and a dramatic, high contrast palette, this portrait depicts a woman in a moment of contemplation, seated in a brilliant green ar...
Canvas
$522
H 25.2 in W 18.12 in D 0.04 in
Nude of Boy - Original Pencil Drawing by Anthony Roaland - 1981
By Anthony Roaland
Located in Roma, IT
Boy Nude is an Original Pencil Drawing realized by Anthony Roaland in 1981. Good condition on a white cardboard, one margin with tear type notepad. Monogrammed by the artist on the...
Pencil
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Portrait paintings are at least as old as ancient Egypt, where realistic, lifelike depictions of the recently deceased — commonly known as “mummy portraits” — were painted on wooden panels and affixed to mummies as part of the burial tradition.
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