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Pair of Framed Chinese Emperor and Empress Reverse Glass Paintings

After Napoleon introduced Europe to the different and exotic life of the Middles East, it was Delacroix who was the first to return. He brought back vivid images to an unbelieving pu...

Fabio Fabbi, born in Italy in 1861, stands as an acclaimed Orientalist painter renowned for his devotion to capturing the exotic allure of the Orie...

"Taking Tea" by Jan-Baptist Huysmans, an accomplished Orientalist painter of the 19th century, unveils a captivating world in his oil painting on panel. Born in 1826, Huysmans was re...

A very good quality early 19th Century Austrian, Vienna style convex porcelain plaque depicting a hand painted portrait of the "Duchess of Devonshire." Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess o...

Exceptional porcelain plaque of a beautiful lady mounted in an ornate Italian giltwood baroque style frame, dating back to the early 1900’s. Frame measurements are 8.5" high by 5" wi...

Jan Frederik Pieter Portielje (1829-1908) was a Dutch painter known for his remarkable attention to detail and his ability to capture the essence of his subjects with precision and realism. Born in Amsterdam, Portielje displayed an early talent for art and pursued his passion through formal training at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, Belgium. Portielje’s expertise lay in portraiture, particularly in capturing the intricacies of human expression and the beauty of traditional attire. His artwork often depicted scenes from everyday life, showcasing individuals from various backgrounds and cultures. One notable painting that exemplifies his skill is “Gypsy Girl.” In “Gypsy Girl,” Portielje presents a captivating portrait that possesses an astonishing level of realism. The painting depicts a young Romani girl adorned with vibrant jewelry and dressed in traditional clothing. Portielje’s meticulous brushwork and attention to detail make the portrait appear as if it were a photograph captured by a modern camera. The rich colors of the girl’s attire, combined with the intricate jewelry, create a visual feast for the viewer. Portielje’s ability to convey texture and fabric is remarkable, as he captures the folds and drapes of the girl’s clothing...

Victorian 19th-century arts and crafts figure scene from a Shakespeare play Robert Anning Bell was born on 14 April 1863 and educated at University College School in London. At the age of fifteen, he was articled for two years to an architect uncle before studying at the Royal Academy Schools, the Westminster School of Art (under Fred Brown), in Paris (under Aimé Morot...

Portrait of Girl with Plaited Hair European School, late 19th century oil on canvas, framed framed: 41.5 x 35.5 inches canvas: 36 x 30 inches provenance: private collection, UK condi...

Portrait of a Nun French School, 19th century oil on canvas, simple wooden slip frame framed: 27.5 x 20 inches canvas: 27 x 19.75 inches provenance: private collection, Champagne reg...

French School, early 20th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 14 x 10.5 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: slightly scruffy with some scuffs and paint loss ...

The Gleaner by Charles Sillem LIDDERDALE (British, 1831-1895) signed & dated 1890 oil painting on canvas, framed in what we believe to be the original frame framed: 51.5 x 37.5 inch...

Portrait of a Country Lady French School, early 20th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 14 x 10.5 inches provenance: private collection condition: good and sound condition thoug...