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Small Italian Portrait of a Bearded Monk , 19th Century Antique Original Oil
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique original oil painting depicting a cloaked male figure.
An old man with an impressive beard
Category
Antique 19th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Antique Original Oil on Canvas Small Portrait of Woman in Black with Lace Shawl
Located in Round Top, TX
Small oil on canvas portrait of a woman with a gold chain, black dress and a white lace shawl and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Paintings
Small 19 Century Portrait of an Old Man Smokinga Pipe by Henri Van Melle
By Henri van Melle
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A small but very well executed oil on board painting of an old man sitting on a chair smoking a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Romantic Paintings
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Oil Painting Portrait of a Sheep by Cornelis van Leemputten
By Cornelis van Leemputten
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique oil painting, a portrait of a sheep, by the well-known Flemish artist Cornelis
Category
Antique 1880s Belgian Romantic Paintings
Materials
Fruitwood, Paint
Small Abstract Modern Blue and Gold Leaf Watercolor Portrait of Two Fish
Located in Houston, TX
Rich blue watercolor and pen painting of a pair of fish accented with bright gold leaf. Signed in
Category
1960s Abstract Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Early 19th Century Portrait of Dutch Man and Woman - Pair - Original Oil on Line
By 19th century Dutch or Flemish school
Located in Soquel, CA
that convey a sense of festive joy. The work often depicts religious subjects, small portraits, or
Category
1830s Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Vanity Mirror Sculptural Construction with Sculpture Found Objects and Portrait
By John Seubert
Located in Chicago, IL
hardware which form the backdrop to a small portrait painting on wood. The painting itself is cut in the
Category
2010s American Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Reclaimed Wood, Paint
Pair of Mini Bamboo Aisles
Located in Delray Beach, FL
small portraits and paintings.
Category
20th Century French Antiquities
Materials
Bamboo
Female Portrait Painting by JoAnne Fleming
By JoAnne Fleming
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Oil on canvas by artist JoAnne Fleming (b. 1930), a small portrait painting with a big punch for
Category
20th Century American Paintings
Flower GIrl Series, Small Dancer
By Margaret Bowland
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C.; Orange County Center for Contemporary Art, California
Category
2010s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Incipe Parve Puer – Begin, Small Boy!
By Koo Schadler
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Egg Tempera, on true gesso panel, finished with oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Panel, Egg Tempera
Pair of Small European Portraits
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of 1840-1850 Nicely Painted Danish Portraits of a Man and Woman in Period Dress. The portraits
Category
Antique 19th Century Danish Paintings
Materials
Board
Small-Scale Oil Portrait by David Paulson
By David Paulson
Located in Long Island City, NY
Small-Scale Oil on Canvas Portrait of Male Head.
Category
Late 20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Small Portrait of a Young British Officer
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A charming diminutive portrait of a dashing young English officer in scarlet uniform framed in its
Category
Antique 19th Century English Paintings
Materials
Board
Small Portrait of a Lady in Shadowbox Frame
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An elegant small-scale, oil on canvas portrait of a lady in original water-gilt frame inset in a
Category
Antique 19th Century American Paintings
18th Century Elegant Small Portrait of a Lady
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Elegant Small Portrait of a Lady. The unframed oil is a 3/4 length portrait with the
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Georgian Small Portrait of a Young Lady, circa 1730
Located in London, GB
A small Georgian oil portrait of a young lady circa 1730. A very charming small scale oil painting
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Paintings
Fabulous Portrait Of Boy With Cat, Nice Small Size
Located in Hadley, MA
OIL ON PANEL, EARLY AMERICAN PORTRAIT
Exceptional folk art oil on poplar board
Category
Antique 19th Century American Paintings
Abstract Portrait Painting by Artist Vladimir Prodanovich
Located in Cathedral City, CA
wonderful smaller abstract portrait painting 30” X 24”. This mixed media on wood abstract portrait is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Pair Small Oil on Canvas, Oval Format Portraits, Circa:1770, England
Located in Alexandria, VA
These charming portraits are of James Peter Auriol (1713-1771) and his daughter Charlotte Louisa
Category
Antique 1760s English Georgian Paintings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Don
t Sweat the Small Stuff
Portrait Painting by Alan Fears Pop Art
By Alan Fears
Located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
was shortlisted for the John Moores painting prize, 2018 and featured on the cover of the summer issue
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
European 19th Century Small Portrait of a Man with a Beard
Located in Hallowell, ME
Approx 9" x 7" American or European School, 19th C portrait, from an estate that held works by
Category
Mid-19th Century American Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Small Dog Painting of a Serious and Intent Greyhound Focused on What?
Located in Charleston, US
Discover the captivating elegance of Valarie Wolf’s small yet powerful dog painting, "Focused
Category
2010s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Small Dog Painting of a Sighthound Sniffing for the Next Meal or Cat Next Door
Located in Charleston, US
paintings.
Valarie Wolf traditionally paints equine subjects, but also loves to paint charming small dog
Category
2010s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Small Oil on Canvas Portrait of Young Boy
Located in Alexandria, VA
painting, but may or may not be original. Note the brass buttons on his outfit. In an unusual detail, he
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Boston School Small Oil Portrait in the Renaissance Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Boston School small 19th century oil portrait in the Renaissance style.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Small Portrait, Inscribed Painted by William Donaldson l.r., March 1833, British
By William Donaldson
Located in Alexandria, VA
This portrait of a gentleman is very finely rendered, especially the hands. It was probably painted
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Paintings
The Mirror, 19th Century Impressionist Female Portrait, Oil on Board, Framed
By Edward Bell
Located in Doylestown, PA
objects into his small idealized portraits. His easel paintings of this period demonstrated his refined
Category
19th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
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Small Portrait Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of small portrait paintings for sale on 1stDibs. Today, if you’re looking for Abstract editions of these works and are unable to find the perfect match for your home, our selection also includes Impressionist. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add small portrait paintings that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of black, gray, brown, blue and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Geri Eubanks, Jennifer Hornyak, Thomas John Carlson, June Glasson and David Cantine are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and canvas, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.
How Much are Small Portrait Paintings?
Prices for pieces in our collection of small portrait paintings start at $75 and top out at $9,572 with the average selling for $1,100.
Questions About Small Portrait Paintings
- What are small portraits called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Small portraits are called limnings. Popular in the 16th and 17th centuries, limnings would be created with watercolors on prepared card, vellum, ivory or copper. The portraits were a great way to keep your loved one close, even when separated by distance. You’ll find a variety of limnings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Miniature portraits were first painted on a variety of mediums, some of the more popular being vellum, and card or cardboard. Paintings would typically be done in watercolor. Later painting in enamel on metal became a classic medium for painting miniature portraits. On 1stDibs, find an array of authentic miniature portraits.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024Opinions differ on who painted the most realistic portraits. Among historical artists, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt van Rijn, John Singer Sargent, Jan van Eyck and Diego Velázquez are all contenders for the title. Many contemporary Photorealist and Hyperrealist portrait artists have also produced incredibly lifelike works. Among them are Taner Ceylan, Robert Longo, Chuck Close, Kelly Birkenruth and Daniela Werneck. Find a large selection of portrait paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Chuck Close stated that he painted portraits as a way to overcome a cognitive disorder. Called prosopagnosia, or face blindness, the condition made it difficult for Close to differentiate and recognize faces. The American artist found that painting people's faces helped him to notice their fine details, allowing him to begin to notice differences. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Chuck Close art.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024Although many artists may fit this description, a famous German artist who painted realistic portraits is Wilhelm Leibl. As a printmaker and painter, Leibl worked during the second half of the 19th century and created many paintings of German peasants in traditional dress. Some of his most notable works include Three Women in Church, Die Dorfpolitiker, Farm Girl with a White Head Scarf and Die junge Pariserin (Die Kokotte). On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Realist art.
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