Valentina Safarian Fine Art Portrait Paintings

Kurt Peiser Antwerpen 1887 – 1962 Brussel Belgian Painter 'The Little Boy' Signature: signed and dated lower middle left 'K.Peiser August 1950'
 Medium: oil on panel Dimensions: im...

Max Lewis Hamburg 1863 – 1930 Vienna German painter 'Portrait of a Lady' Signature: 
signed revers ‘M. Lewis’, certified by Louise Lewis, sister Medium: oil on panel Dimensions: im...

Henri Pasquier XIX – XX French Painter 'Lawn Tennis at the Castle Park' Signature: signed lower left and dated 1906 'H Pasquier 06' Medium: pastel on paper Dimensions: image size 3...

Évariste Carpentier Kuurne 1845 – 1922 Liège Belgian Painter “Returning from the Fields” Signature: signed lower left 'Év Carpentier' Medium: oil on canvas Dimensions: image size ...

Gerard Portielje Antwerp 1856 – 1929 Remich, Luxembourg Belgian Painter 'Cutting the Bread' Signature: signed lower left 'Gerard Portielje', artist’...

Léon Gérard Crépy Lille 1872 – 1944 French Painter 'Young Girl with a Jug' Signature: signed top left 'LG. Crepy' Medium: oil on canvas Dimensions: image size 46,5 x 38,5 cm, frame...

Charles Van Den Eycken 1859 – Brussels – 1923 Belgian Painter 'The Little Writer – L’écrivain' 1913 Signature: signed lower left and dated 'Ch. Van den Eycken 1913.' Medium: oil on...

Charles Joseph Watelet Beauraing 1867 – 1954 Brussels Belgian Painter 'Lady in Rose' Signature: signed lower right and dated 'Ch. Watelet 1924' Medium: oil on canvas Dimensions: im...

Malyshev Petr Nikolaevich - Пётр Николаевич Малышев 1909 – Moskow – 1976 Russia – Honoured Artist of the RSFSR 'Lenin and Krupskaya in a Winter Landscape' - Vladimir Ilyich Ulyano...

Georges Croegaert Antwerp 1848 – 1923 Paris Belgian – French Painter 'Cardinal in His Thoughts' Signature: signed lower right and placed ‘Georges Croegaert Paris’ Medium: oil on pa...

Herman Richir 1866 – Brussels – 1942 Belgian Painter 'Lady on the Sofa' Signature: signed lower right Medium: pastel on canvas Dimensions: image size 134 x 106 cm, frame size 152,5...

Victor Abeloos 1881 – Brussels – 1965 Belgian Painter 'Girl at the Mirror' Signature: signed lower left and dated 1920 'V. Abeloos. 1920' Medium: oil on panel Dimensions: ima...

Jules Leonard Cerfontaine 1827 – 1897 Valenciennes Belgian – French Painter 'Madame de Joannès et ses Filles' Signature: signed lower right and dated ‘Jules Leonard 1881’, on the r...

Georges Charles Dufresne Millemont 1876 – 1936 La Seyne-sur-Mer French Painter 'Le Jugement de Pâris – The Judgment of Paris' Signature: signed lower right 'dufresne' Medium: oil o...

Edgard Farasyn 1858 – Antwerp – 1938 Belgian Painter 'The Mischievous Little Artists' Signature: signed middle lower left and dated 'Edg. Farasyn 1881' Medium: oil on canvas Dimens...

Eugène Louis Boudin Honfleur 1824 – 1898 Deauville French Painter 'Etude de jeunes Bretonnes' Signature: signed lower right, revers named and defined 'Studies of young Breton women...

Artist 17th Century French School Circa 1660 'Diana, Goddess of the Chase' Signature: not signed Medium: tempera on paper applied to oak panel Dimensions: image size 23.5 x 18.5 cm...

Eberhard Guillaume 1879 – Maastricht – 1949 Dutch Painter 'Young Girl Knitting' Signature: signed lower left and dated 'G Eberhard 1906' Medium: oil on canvas Dimensions: image siz...

Jean François Portaels 1818 - Brussels - 1895 Belgian Painter ‘Oriental Girls - Mediants à Tanger, Maroc’ Signature: signed lower right ‘J. Portaels’ Medium: oil on canvas Dimensions: image size 40,5 x 28,5 cm, frame size 67,5 x 56 cm Biography: Jean François Portaels, also known as Jan Portaels, was a versatile Belgian painter born on April 3, 1818, in Vilvoorde and passed away on February 8, 1895, in Schaerbeek. He was celebrated for his genre scenes, biblical stories, landscapes, portraits, and Orientalist subjects. As a teacher and director of the Academy of Fine Arts of Ghent and the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, Portaels significantly impacted Belgian art, becoming a pivotal figure in the Belgian Orientalist school. His works were known for their 'everyday elegance and feminine grace,' and he played a crucial role in influencing the next generation of Belgian artists, including notable figures like Théo van Rysselberghe. Portaels was the son of a wealthy brewer who also served as Vilvoorde's mayor. Showing an early passion for drawing, he was sent to the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels in 1836, where he studied under François-Joseph Navez, a former student of Jacques-Louis David. Navez invited him to his studio, which was renowned at the time, allowing Portaels to refine his skills alongside other talented students like Charles de Groux and Joseph Stallaert. In 1841, Portaels moved to Paris, enrolling at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts and studying under Paul Delaroche. He became influenced by the emerging Orientalist movement, which was gaining traction in Paris. In 1842, he won the Grand Prix de Rome, which funded his travels across Italy and other regions, including Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Lebanon, Judea, Spain, Hungary, and Norway. These journeys profoundly influenced his artistic vision, particularly his Orientalist works. Upon his return to Belgium in 1847, Portaels was appointed Director of the academy in Ghent. In 1849, he married Marie Hélène Navez, the daughter of his first teacher. Despite being offered the directorship of the Brussels Academy, he initially declined, opting to preserve his independence. He later accepted a teaching position at the Academy and eventually became its director in 1878, succeeding Eugène Simonis. Portaels was known for his broad range of artistic talents, including history painting, portraiture, and genre art. He was particularly recognised for his Orientalist depictions, often portraying the 'Oriental woman' with distinctive features like arched eyebrows and almond-shaped eyes. His style, marked by charm and elegance, distinguished him from the dominant artistic movements of Classicism and Romanticism. He was a pioneer in monumental art in Belgium, working with Jean Baptiste van Eycken to introduce fresco techniques like water glass painting...

Alfred Richard Martin Liverpool 1871 – 1939 Johannesburg British-South African Painter 'Portrait of a Zulu Girl, KwaZulu-Natal, South-Africa' Medium:...

Vicente Mulet y Claver 1897 – Valencia – 1945 Spanish Painter 'Gathering fruit and flowers' Signature: signed lower right 'V Mulet' and with the artist's monogram, circa 1930 Mediu...

Théodule Augustin Ribot St Nicolas d’Attez 1823 – 1891 Colombes French Painter 'La Leçon de Chant – The Singing Lesson' Signature: signed lower left 't.ribot' Medium: oil on canva...

Charles Léon Cardon 1850 – Brussels – 1921 Belgian Painter 'A Gentleman and a Maid' Signature: signed top right and dated ‘Ch. Léon Cardon - 1880’ Medium: oil on canvas Dimensions...

Hubert-Denis Etcheverry Bayonne 1867 – 1950 Paris French Painter 'Une Consultation de Sigmund Freud' Signature: signed lower right and dated ‘D. Etcheverry / Paris 1900’ Medium: oi...

Arthur Bésengez 1867 – 1947 Belgian Painter 'Portrait of a Boy' Signature: Signed lower right and dated 1913 Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: Image size 168 x 103, frame size 186 ...

Jean Laudy Venlo 1877 – 1877 Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe Dutch-Belgian Painter 'Man with a Book' Signature: Signed top right and on revers Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: Image size 8...

André Hallet Liège, Belgium 1890 – 1959 Kisenyi, Rwanda Belgian Painter 'The Water Carriers' Signature: signed lower left 'A. Hallet', placed and named on reverse Medium: oil on canvas Dimensions: image size 100 x 80,5 cm, frame size 120,5 x 100,5 cm Biography: Hallet André was born in the Liege in 1890, emerged as a luminary in the world of Belgian post-impressionist painting. His oeuvre, a testament to his profound talent, has graced the walls of over 60 museums worldwide, including the venerable Louvre in Paris, France. Hallet’s artistic repertoire was as expansive as it was breathtaking. He wielded his brush with mastery in a multitude of genres, creating enchanting landscapes, bustling cityscapes, serene garden views, captivating marine scenes, evocative genre depictions, and intimate portraits that breathed life onto his canvases. The journey of André Hallet’s artistry began under the tutelage and guidance of R. Heintz. He honed his craft further at the Academy in Liege. It was in the South of France that Hallet discovered the transcendent allure of light and the sun, infusing his work with a cheerful and impressionistic burst of color. The vibrant hues of his palette mirrored the radiant landscapes he encountered in Flanders and the Mediterranean, from the sun-kissed shores of Southern France to the picturesque vistas of Italy. In 1920, Hallet embarked on a new chapter, working in the enchanting city of Bruges before ultimately settling in Leuven. Each location left its mark on his art, contributing to the rich tapestry of his creative journey. A turning point in Hallet’s life came in 1934 when the Belgian government sent him to Congo. Later, in 1947, he found his home on the shores of Lake Kivu in Kisenyi, present-day Rwanda. It was here that he would spend the remainder of his life, captivated by the mesmerizing beauty of the African landscape. He passed away in 1959, leaving a lasting legacy. During his time in Africa, Hallet forged a deep connection with Tutsi king Mwambi Matura III of Ruanda-Burundi. This relationship inspired a series of exquisitely detailed portraits, offering a glimpse into the regal splendor of the king’s family...

Cogen Felix Sint-Niklaas 1838 – 1907 Brussels Belgian Painter 'Return from Fishing' Signature: signed lower right 'Cogen Felix' Medium: oil on canvas Dimensions: image size 45 x 80...

Gustave Jean Jacquet Paris 1846 – 1909 French Painter 'La Belle en Bleu' Signature: Signed middle right Medium: Pastel on paper mounted on canvas Dimensions: Image size 46 x 38 cm,...

Berne-Bellecour Étienne-Prosper Boulogne 1838 – 1910 Paris French Painter Battle Scene Signature: Signed middel lower left Medium: Oil on panel Dimensions: Image size 22 x 27 cm Biography: Berne-Bellecour Étienne-Prosper was born in Boulogne, France on June 29, 1838. He was a French painter illustrator and printmaker. He also practiced as a sculptor and an etcher. He studied under master teachers and artists Picot François-Édouard and Barrias Félix- Joseph. He also studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and competed in 1859 for the Prix de Rome. He also worked in photography to support himself while he studied. In 1867 he won a prize for photography at the Universal Exposition. French painter Vibert Jehan Georges...

After the Hunt Jan Josef Horemans the Younger Antwerp 1714 – 1790 Flemish School Signature: Attributed to Jan Josef the Younger Horemans Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: Size incl...

Nymph with Child Feeding Swallows Richir Herman Brussels 1866 – 1942 Belgian Painter Signature: Attributed to Richir Herman Dimensions: Image size 140 x 235 cm, frame size 145 x 240 cm Medium: Oil on canvas Biography: Richir Herman Jean Joseph was born in Ixelles (Brussels), on November 4, 1866. He was a Belgian painter of portraits, still lifes, genre paintings, nudes and landscapes. He made decorative paintings to fit into private homes. Richir mainly painted portraits. His clients usually belonged to the higher circles. He portrayed amongst others King Albert and Queen Elisabeth, Cardinal Mercier and Countess d’Oultremont. Less known are the landscape paintings he made Limburg and Kempen, where he regularly stayed with befriended artist Emile Van Doren (1865 – 1949). Herman Richir first studied at the Sint-Joost-ten-Node Academy with Gustave Biot and Charles Hermans, continued his education at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels (1884-1889) with the master teacher and artist Jean-Francois Portaels (1818 – 1895). In 1886, during his studies, he won second Prize of Rome for Painting. Richir lived in Schaarbeek. In 1900 he became a teacher of drawing and in 1905 first teacher of painting after nature at the Brussels Academy. He was director there several times 1906-1907, 1910, 1911, 1915-1919, 1925-1927. He was retired in 1927. His pupils included Albert Alleman (1892 – 1933), Éliane de Meuse (1899 – 1993), Paul Hagemans (1884 – 1959), Maurice...

The Flagellation of Christ Old Master Flemish School 17th century Medium: Oil on copper Dimensions: Image size 22 x 17 cm, frame size 39 x 31 cm

Romantic Portraits Richir Herman Brussels 1866 – 1942 Belgian Painter Signature: Attributed to Richir Herman Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: Image size 67,50 x 62,50 cm, frame size 69,50 x 64,50 cm Biography: Richir Herman Jean Joseph was born in Ixelles (Brussels), on November 4, 1866. He was a Belgian painter of portraits, still lifes, genre paintings, nudes and landscapes. He made decorative paintings to fit into private homes. Richir mainly painted portraits. His clients usually belonged to the higher circles. He portrayed amongst others King Albert and Queen Elisabeth, Cardinal Mercier and Countess d’Oultremont. Less known are the landscape paintings he made Limburg and Kempen, where he regularly stayed with befriended artist Emile Van Doren (1865 – 1949). Herman Richir first studied at the Sint-Joost-ten-Node Academy with Gustave Biot and Charles Hermans, continued his education at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels (1884-1889) with the master teacher and artist Jean-Francois Portaels (1818 – 1895). In 1886, during his studies, he won second Prize of Rome for Painting. Richir lived in Schaarbeek. In 1900 he became a teacher of drawing and in 1905 first teacher of painting after nature at the Brussels Academy. He was director there several times 1906-1907, 1910, 1911, 1915-1919, 1925-1927. He was retired in 1927. His pupils included Albert Alleman (1892 – 1933), Éliane de Meuse (1899 – 1993), Paul Hagemans (1884 – 1959), Maurice Mareels (1893 – 1976), Guy Onkelinx (1879 – 1935), Georges Rogy (1897 – 1981), José Storie (1899 – 1961), Charles Swyncop (1895 – 1970), Maurice Schelck...

Scandinavian Family Portrait Artist 18th century 18th Century Scandinavian School Signature: Not signed Medium: Miniature Dimensions: Image size ...

Jan Meerhoud Gorinchem 1633 – 1677 Amsterdam Dutch School Golden Age 'Traveller in a Dutch Village' Signature: signed lower left Medium: oil on panel Dimensions: image size 21 x 2...

Meyer-Waldeck Kunz Mitau 1859 –1953 Neuburg Fishermen Boats in Harbour of Cascais, Portugal German Painter Signature: Signed bottom right Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: Image s...

Walking Along the Beach German School 19th Century Signature: Signed bottom right P. Bauer Dimensions: Image size 31 x 24 cm, frame size 42 x 32 cm Medium: Aquarelle

After a Good Hunt Kremer Petrus Antwerp 1801 – 1888 Belgian Painter Signature: Signed bottom left Dimensions: Image size 49,50 x 44 cm, frame size 63,50 x 58,50 cm Medium: Oil on panel Biography: Kremer Petrus was born on May 9 in 1801 in Antwerp. He was a Belgian painter of genre scenes with religious and historic context, still lifes and portraits. He studied at the Antwerp Academy of Fine Art, with master teachers and artists Guillaume Herreyns (1743 – 1827) and Mattheus van Bree (1773 – 1839). He perfected himself in Paris, travelled in 1838 Germany, France and Italy where he studied in the museums the pictures of the Dutch and Flemish masters. He excelled in the representation of flowers, poultry and game. Some of his paintings were engraved by English engraver Joseph Brown (1809 – 1887) and other artists. Belgian painter Gustaaf Wappers (1803 – 1874) painted his portrait. Kremer was honoured with several medals at various exhibitions, notably in London in 1929. He exhibited at the Brussels National Exhibition of 1842 “Examination of Don Carlos...

Van Belleghem Jos Beernem 1894 – 1970 Veurne Belgian Painter 'A Portrait of a Fisherman' Signature: Signed bottom right Medium: Oil on canvas...

Adolphe Crespin Brussels 1859 – 1944 Belgian Painter 'Lady in the Garden' Signature: Signed lower left Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: Image size 6...

Carl Haag Erlangen 1820 – 1915 Oberwesel a. Rhein German Painter 'A Best Friend' Signature: Signed middle right Medium: Mixed media Dimensions: Image size ...