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Antique Black Velvet Paintings

"Irises Flowers" By L. Chevallier, Oil On Black Velvet, circa 1930
Located in Paris, FR
Original oil painting on black velvet by L. Chevallier, circa 1930. Representing a decorative
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Early 20th Century French Antique Black Velvet Paintings

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Paint, Velvet, Wood, Oak

J.H. Tischbein the Elder, attrib. – Young Man in a Blue Velvet Coat
Located in Firenze, IT
J.H. Tischbein the Elder, attrib. – Young Man in a Blue Velvet Coat. Not signed. J.H. Tischbein
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Mid-18th Century Rococo Antique Black Velvet Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

18thC English School Gentleman In A Red Velvet Coat, Oil On Canvas, Portrait
Located in Cheltenham, GB
US buyers pay no import tariffs on this painting. This early 18th-century English School portrait
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Early 18th Century English School Antique Black Velvet Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

English Victorian Gentleman in a Top Hat Portrait
Located in Queens, NY
rectangular velvet frame
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Black Velvet Paintings

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Velvet

Large German Hutschenreuther Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque Head of Christ
By Hutschenreuther
Located in Vero Beach, FL
enamel on an oval porcelain plaque after the original painting -Head of Christ- by the Italian artist
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Early 20th Century German Renaissance Revival Antique Black Velvet Paintings

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Velvet, Porcelain

Antique Large German Hutschenreuther Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque Head of Christ
Large German Hutschenreuther Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque Head of Christ
$2,030 Sale Price
30% Off
H 15.5 in W 13.5 in D 0.5 in

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18th century Portrait of Playwright William Congreve in a Blue Velvet Jacket.
Located in London/Yorkshire, GB
survives in the Courtauld Collection, which may well have been used to produce this painting. As one of
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Early 18th Century Old Masters Antique Black Velvet Paintings

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Oil

Early 18th Century English Oil Portrait of a Gentleman in a Red Velvet Jacket
By Jonathan Richardson the Elder
Located in London/Yorkshire, GB
vibrant velvet jacket all of which are which typical of aristocratic gentlemen of the period. He also
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Early 18th Century Old Masters Antique Black Velvet Paintings

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Oil

Fedor Encke s Portrait of a Lady in a Velvet Dress, Large Oil on Canvas Painting
By Fedor Encke
Located in Bletchingley, Surrey
travelled regularly between Paris and New York painting many American Society sitters, including President
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19th Century French Antique Black Velvet Paintings

Signed Oil on Canvas Expressionist Painting, C. 1960 s
Located in Ross, CA
black velvet matting. Painting measures 20 x 24
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Post-Modern Antique Black Velvet Paintings

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Paint

17th Century Manner of Johannes Fijt, Killer Cat Oil on Canvas
Located in Lowestoft, GB
origin, some minor abrasions to the painted surface. The painting sits on a lap jointed stretcher, and
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Mid-17th Century European Baroque Antique Black Velvet Paintings

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Canvas, Velvet

Pair of Frames, Gold Bronze Mounting, Velvet and Hand Painting, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of frames, gold bronze mounting, velvet and hand painting, 19th century, Napoleon III period
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Black Velvet Paintings

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Bronze

Portrait of an Aristocratic Gentleman in Crimson Velvet Jacket Oil Painting
By Thomas Hudson
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of an Aristocratic Gentleman attributed to Thomas Hudson (British 1701-1779) oil painting
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Black Velvet Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Early 18th Century English Portrait of a Gentleman in Green Velvet
By (Circle of) William Hogarth
Located in Bath, Somerset
, half-length, wearing a rich emerald green velvet banyan and cap.c. 1715. This painting was sold by the
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Early 18th Century Old Masters Antique Black Velvet Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of an Aristocratic Gentleman in Green Velvet Jacket and White Shirt Oil
By circle of Thomas Gainsborough
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
painting on canvas, depicting portrait of a young aristocratic gentleman, wearing a dark green velvet
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Black Velvet Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Hand-Painted Portrait En Miniature of Two Children UK Follower Beechey, c.1860
By Sir William Beechey
Located in Vienna, AT
hook and eye: Additionally, case is equipped with velvet inside / the picture is additionally framed by
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Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Black Velvet Paintings

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Glass, Ivory, Leather, Velvet

18TH CENTURY ENGLISH OIL PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG GENTLEMAN IN A BLUE VELVET COAT
Located in London/Yorkshire, GB
blue velvet frock coat, with it beautifully preserved impasto strokes for highlights, is particularly
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Early 18th Century Old Masters Antique Black Velvet Paintings

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Oil

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Mid-19thC Austrian School Portrait Of A Lady In Spanish Attire, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
US buyers pay no import tariffs on this item. This exquisite mid-19th-century bust-length Austrian portrait depicts a young lady wearing a red gown together with a black lace veil, ...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Black Velvet Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Art Deco Lamp
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco lamp with led in the foot.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Antique Black Velvet Paintings

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Brass

Art Deco Lamp
Art Deco Lamp
$3,376 / item
H 20.08 in Dm 15.75 in
Art Deco Chandelier
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco chandelier with nickel finish and curved glass rod.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Antique Black Velvet Paintings

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Brass

Art Deco Chandelier
Art Deco Chandelier
$7,064 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 23.63 in
Art Deco Dressing Table and Mirror
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco dressing table with mirror and sconces.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Antique Black Velvet Paintings

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Brass

Art Deco Dressing Table and Mirror
Art Deco Dressing Table and Mirror
$8,605 / item
H 64.97 in W 40.16 in D 14.57 in
Attributed to Istvan Szonyi
By Istvan Szonyi
Located in Houston, TX
Hungarian Artist (1894-1960) "Reclining Nude", circa 1920s Measures: 19.5" H x 23.5" W, overall size is 28" x 32.5" Oil on canvas, inscribed lower right "Somody baratomnak szere...
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1920s Hungarian Other Antique Black Velvet Paintings

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Canvas

Attributed to Istvan Szonyi
Attributed to Istvan Szonyi
$4,900
H 19.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Fine Edwardian Portrait of a Lady 1900 s British Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady British School, early 1900's Circle of Samuel Luke Fildes (1843-1927) British. Bust Portrait of a Lady, Oil on canvas, 24" x 20" (61 x 50.8cm) plus gilt swept f...
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Early 1900s Impressionist Antique Black Velvet Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Late 19th Century Antique Arched Stained Glass Window with Flowers Wood Frame
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful antique arched top stained glass window with flowers and jewels. This antique stained glass window has been put into a new wood frame making it easy to hang and install. Sa...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Black Velvet Paintings

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Glass, Wood

Spanish Zodiac Sunburst Mirror with Brown Giltwood Carved Frame
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Zodiac sunburst mirror in Carved Wood, Spain, 1940s-1950s. One of a kind handcrafted Horoscope mirror with giltwood wheel frame and 12 signs of zodiac. Terrific hand carved zod...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Antique Black Velvet Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Spanish Zodiac Sunburst Mirror with Brown Giltwood Carved Frame
Spanish Zodiac Sunburst Mirror with Brown Giltwood Carved Frame
$4,670 Sale Price
20% Off
H 1.38 in Dm 29.53 in
Oval Art Deco Chandelier
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco chandelier with nickel finish.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Antique Black Velvet Paintings

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Bronze

Oval Art Deco Chandelier
Oval Art Deco Chandelier
$7,100 / item
H 27.56 in W 33.47 in D 20.87 in
Pair of Jean Perzel Attributed 1940s Gilt Iron Wall Sconces
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Sharon, CT
A pair of very large (27.5 inches high-exclusive of globes) Gilded Cast Iron (21 lbs. each) Wall Sconces. Not signed or otherwise marked.
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1940s French Art Deco Antique Black Velvet Paintings

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Iron

English Adam Gilt Marble Console Table
Located in Queens, NY
English Adam (circa 1780) gilt wood console with a carved frieze over rams head topped fluted legs with a stretcher & alabaster veneered marble top with a verde edge.
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18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Black Velvet Paintings

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Alabaster, Marble, Gold Leaf

English Adam Gilt Marble Console Table
English Adam Gilt Marble Console Table
$185,000
H 36.25 in W 61.5 in D 30.25 in
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, Walnut Structure
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Art Deco armchairs. Walnut structure.
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1930s European Art Deco Antique Black Velvet Paintings

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Walnut

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, Walnut Structure
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, Walnut Structure
$5,361 / set
H 31.5 in W 25.2 in D 29.53 in
Early 17th-Century Dutch School, Portrait Of A Swedish Officer, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This heavily-inscribed early 17th-century half-length portrait depicts an officer wearing a silk doublet with a gorget, presented in a feigned oval. He’s standing alongside an anchor...
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17th Century Baroque Antique Black Velvet Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Spanish Zodiac Sunburst Mirror with Red Giltwood Carved Frame, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Zodiac sunburst convex mirror in Carved Wood, Spain, 1950s-1960s Handcrafted Horoscope mirror with red and giltwood wheel frame and 12 signs of zodiac. Stylized hand-carved zodiac si...
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20th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Antique Black Velvet Paintings

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Mirror, Wood

Portrait Of Isabella Blackett, Countess Of Buchan, 18th Century
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait Of Isabella Blackett, Countess Of Buchan, 18th Century English School Large 18th Century English portrait of Lady Isabella Blackett, Duchess of Buchan oil on canvas. Excel...
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18th Century Antique Black Velvet Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Art Deco Chandelier
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco chandelier with nickel finish and sandblasted glasses.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Antique Black Velvet Paintings

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Brass

Art Deco Chandelier
Art Deco Chandelier
$6,925 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 23.63 in
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Antique Black Velvet Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are several options of antique black velvet paintings available for sale. Today, if you’re looking for Impressionist editions of these works and are unable to find the perfect match for your home, our selection also includes Impressionist. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. You can search the antique black velvet paintings that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of black, brown, beige and gray. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Thomas Hudson, George Henry Harlow, Bartholomew Dandridge, Jacopo Bassano and Helen Bradley are consistently popular. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paint, oil paint and canvas — can elevate any room of your home. Some antique black velvet paintings are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller iterations, measuring # 7 inches across, are available.

How Much are Antique Black Velvet Paintings?

The average selling price for antique black velvet paintings we offer is $13,699, while they’re typically $400 on the low end and $278,856 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Black Velvet Paintings
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A black velvet painting is a type of painting that is distinguished by the use of velvet as the support (versus canvas, for example). The velvet provides a dark background which helps the colors stand out. On 1stDibs, find a variety of black velvet paintings.