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Bernadette Kelly (b.1933) - 20th Century Oil, Morning Makeup
By Bernadette Kelly
Located in Corsham, GB
Female portrait, oil on panel. Unsigned. (Provenance: Studio Sale of Bernadette Kelly, Hôtel Drouot
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
20th Century Oil - Tired Girl
Located in Corsham, GB
A striking and characterful 20th Century portrait of a young girl slouched in a chair with tired
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bernadette Kelly (b.1933) - 20th Century Oil, Curtained Hair
By Bernadette Kelly
Located in Corsham, GB
An expressive male portrait in oil. Unsigned. (Provenance: Studio Sale of Bernadette Kelly, Hôtel
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
20th Century French Modernist Signed Oil Painting Portrait of Young Girl Green
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Tristan Fabris 1970's French surrealist artist
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed: 19 x 16 inches
Category
1970s Surrealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
20th Century Oil - Working The Loom
Located in Corsham, GB
This intimate domestic scene depicts two women engaged in needlework within a dark interior. Their figures are placed in the centre of the composition, discussing their work in quiet...
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Early 20th Century Oil - Ann Heron
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine early 20th Century copy of the original portrait (by an unknown artist) of Ann Heron (nee
Category
Early 20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
George Weissbort (1928-2013) - 20th Century Oil, Black Tie
By George Weissbort
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming portrait of a suave-looking gentleman looking his finest in a black tux. Well presented
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
20th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Signed Dated Painting Portrait of Child, 1921
Located in Vicoforte, IT
Italian painting dated 1921. Framework oil on canvas, on the first canvas, depicting a portrait of
Category
1920s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Paul George - Dutch Early 20th Century Oil, The Lacemaker
By Paul George Lawler
Located in Corsham, GB
An intimate early 20th-century interior scene depicting a Dutch woman absorbed in the time
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
George Weissbort (1928-2013) - 20th Century Oil, Feeling Tired
By George Weissbort
Located in Corsham, GB
An intriguing oil study by the artist George Weissbort (1928-2013). Unsigned. (Provenance: Studio
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
George Weissbort (1928-2013) - 20th Century Oil, The Gaze
By George Weissbort
Located in Corsham, GB
An intriguing oil study by the artist George Weissbort (1928-2013). Unsigned. (Provenance: Studio
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
George Weissbort (1928-2013) - 20th Century Oil, New Hairstyle
By George Weissbort
Located in Corsham, GB
An intriguing oil study by the artist George Weissbort (1928-2013). Unsigned. (Provenance: Studio
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of a Lady - Mid 20th Century Modern Belgian Oil on Board Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful signed 1960's Belgian oil on board portrait of a lady wearing a blueb jumper against a
Category
1960s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
George Weissbort (1928-2013) - 20th Century Oil, Looking Smug
By George Weissbort
Located in Corsham, GB
Artist Self-Portrait. Unsigned. (Provenance: Studio Sale, George Weissbort). On board.
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
George Weissbort (1928-2013) - 20th Century Oil, Thoughtful Pose
By George Weissbort
Located in Corsham, GB
Self portrait. Unsigned. Provenance: Studio Sale, George Weissbort, 2 June 2024. On canvas laid to
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
20th Century Oil - Child in Profile
Located in Corsham, GB
Signed in to the lower left. Presented in a part gilt decorative frame. On oil.
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Early 20th Century Oil - Edwardian Elegance
Located in Corsham, GB
face and demeanor. The painting is unsigned and presented in a handsome early 20th Century gilt frame
Category
Early 20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid 20th Century French Nude Man Folding his Arms posing for Portrait, oil paint
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
verso
oil painting on canvas unframed
measures: 20.5 inches high by 22.5 inches wide
condition: overall
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Morton - Early 20th Century Oil, At the Dressing Table
Located in Corsham, GB
This intimate portrait captures a young child seated at a table, engrossed in examining a small
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Framed 20th Century Oil - Fine Dining
Located in Corsham, GB
This amusing oil shows a suited gentleman reading the restaurant menu with a freshly corked bottle
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid 20th Century Oil - Woman Knitting
Located in Corsham, GB
A portrait of a seated woman concentrating on her knitting. Presented in a grey painted and limed
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sven Berlin (1911-1999) - 20th Century Oil, Saintly Figure
Located in Corsham, GB
Sven Berlin (1911-1999). Original work in oil. Bearing the artist's studio sale stamp verso. On
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid 20th Century Oil - Fashionable Woman
Located in Corsham, GB
An energetic portrait of a fashionable woman, likely dating to the late-1940s. Presented glazed in
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sven Berlin (1911-1999) - 20th Century Oil, Emerald Eye
Located in Corsham, GB
Sven Berlin (1911-1999). Original work in oil. Male Head Study on Yellow. Signed. Bearing the
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Edgar Freyberg (b.1927) - 20th Century Oil, The Socialite
Located in Corsham, GB
Well presented in a simple cream frame with gilt detail. Signed. On board.
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Early 20th Century Oil - Smirking Cavalier
Located in Corsham, GB
A characterful portrait of a cavalier in profile. He rests a hand on the hilt of his sword and
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ewart McCarten - 20th Century Oil, Youth with Nose Ring
Located in Corsham, GB
A striking portrait study depicting a close up of the face of a young man. The portrait wears a
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Early 20th Century Oil - Regency Bride
Located in Corsham, GB
A romantic and idealised portrait of a young, red haired bride in a Regency style wedding dress
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
20th Century Oil - Man Smoking Pipe
Located in Corsham, GB
Unsigned. Presented in a contemporary wooden frame. On canvas.
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Early 20th Century Oil - Venetian Boy
Located in Corsham, GB
A handsome study of a young Venetian boy sat by the water's edge. Unsigned. On canvas.
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
George Weissbort (1928-2013) - Mid 20th Century Oil, Blonde
By George Weissbort
Located in Corsham, GB
Unsigned. Provenance: Studio Sale, George Weissbort, 2 June 2024. On board.
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
20th Century Oil - Boy with a Songbird
Located in Corsham, GB
This charming 20th-century portrait depicts a young boy in elegant period attire, wearing a brown
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
George Weissbort (1928-2013) - 20th Century Oil, Smiling Man
By George Weissbort
Located in Corsham, GB
Unsigned. Provenance: Studio Sale, George Weissbort, 2 June 2024. On canvas laid to board.
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
George Weissbort (1928-2013) - 20th Century Oil, The Artist
By George Weissbort
Located in Corsham, GB
Unsigned. Provenance: Studio Sale, George Weissbort, 2 June 2024. On canvas laid to board.
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Jean Dulac (1902-1968) - Mid 20th Century Oil, Georgette
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful head and shoulder portrait of a woman. Here long hair in place over her shoulders and
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
George Weissbort (1928-2013) - 20th Century Oil, A Menacing Stare
By George Weissbort
Located in Corsham, GB
Self-portrait, oil on canvas. Unsigned. (Provenance: Studio Sale, George Weissbort).
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
George Weissbort (1928-2013) - 20th Century Oil, A Forced Smile
By George Weissbort
Located in Corsham, GB
Self-portrait, oil on board. Unsigned. (Provenance: Studio Sale, George Weissbort).
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
George Weissbort (1928-2013) - 20th Century Oil, An Uncertain Glare
By George Weissbort
Located in Corsham, GB
Self-portrait, oil on canvas. Unsigned. (Provenance: Studio Sale, George Weissbort).
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
20th Century Oil - A Moment to Reflect
Located in Corsham, GB
An evocative 20th-century portrait of a poised lady dressed in a delicately embellished gown and
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Susi Zimmermann (b.1883) - Mid 20th Century Oil, Dapper Gentleman
Located in Corsham, GB
This expressive portrait by the artist Susi Zimmermann (b.1883) depicts a handsome young gentleman
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Susi Zimmermann (b.1883) - Mid 20th Century Oil, Folded Arms
Located in Corsham, GB
This portrait by the artist Susi Zimmermann (b.1883) depicts a contemplative male figure seated
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Patricio Marin - 20th Century Oil, Serenity in Old Age
Located in Corsham, GB
Signed to the lower right. Titled to label verso. Well presented in a black wooden frame with a gilt inner window. On canvas.
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
20th Century Portrait of Woman Head
Shoulders Study
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
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Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
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Framed 20th Century Oil - Lady of Leisure
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful 20th-century expressionist study of a sophisticated lady enjoying a glass of wine
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
20th Century Original French Expressionist Oil Painting Abstract Face
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Original oil painting by P. Valetti (French, second half 20th century)
oil on canvas, unframed
size
Category
20th Century Abstract Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
20th Century Original Expressionist Oil Painting Quirky Abstract Face
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Original oil painting by P. Valetti (French, second half 20th century)
oil on canvas, unframed
size
Category
20th Century Abstract Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
German School Early 20th Century Oil - The Morning News
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming study of an older gentleman reading the newspaper. Signed illegibly to the lower right. Presented in a gilt frame with foliate strapwork. On canvas.
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Phalbourne - 20th Century Oil, Italian Gypsy
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine 20th Century portrait in oil showing a striking looking Italian woman with a furrowed brow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
George Weissbort (1928-2013) - 20th Century Oil, In Deep Thought
By George Weissbort
Located in Corsham, GB
An intriguing oil study by the artist George Weissbort (1928-2013). Unsigned. (Provenance: Studio
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
George Weissbort (1928-2013) - 20th Century Oil, An Elegant Lady
By George Weissbort
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful oil study by the artist George Weissbort (1928-2013). Unsigned. (Provenance: Studio
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
George Weissbort (1928-2013) - 20th Century Oil, A Short Gasp
By George Weissbort
Located in Corsham, GB
Artist Self-Portrait. Unsigned. (Provenance: Studio Sale, George Weissbort). On board.
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
George Weissbort (1928-2013) - 20th Century Oil, A Bad Smell
By George Weissbort
Located in Corsham, GB
Artist Self-Portrait. Unsigned. (Provenance: Studio Sale, George Weissbort). On board.
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Heinrich Plühr (1859-1953) - Early 20th Century Oil, Grey Eyed Girl
Located in Corsham, GB
A striking early 20th-century portrait by the German artist Heinrich Plühr (1859-1953) depicting a
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Eric Rolfe - Framed 20th Century Oil, Stocks
Located in Corsham, GB
Eric Rolfe - Original, oil on board. Well presented in a decorative gilt-effect frame. Signed and
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Early 20th Century Oil - Baby With Apple
Located in Corsham, GB
A charmingly rustic early 20th Century (likely circa 1940) portrait of a smiling baby boy holding
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Modernist Portrait, Boy Seated " Mid Century Oil Painting on Board
Located in New York, NY
A strong modernist oil painting depicted in the 1950's of a Boy seated with a bowl of fruits. Comes
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Late 20th century colorful close up face portrait oil painting red and green
By Matthew Schaefer
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Pan" is a fauvist-expressionist-figurative oil on canvas painting by American artist Matthew
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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An elegant and sophisticated decorative touch in any living space, portrait paintings have remained popular throughout the years and are widely loved pieces of art for display in many homes today.
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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Whether it’s part of the gallery-style approach to your living-room or dining-room walls or merely inspiration as you devise an eye-grabbing color scheme in your home, a portrait painting is a timeless decorative object for any interior. A landscape painting or sculpture might give you the kind of insight into a specific region of the world or a different culture that you can ascertain only through art. Similarly, when you take the time to learn about the subject of a portrait painting that you bring into your home — the sitter’s history, the relationship between the sitter and the artist should one exist, the story of how the portrait came to be — that work can become intensely personal in addition to its place as an object for an art-hungry corner of your apartment or house.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
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