Early American Portrait circa 1790

American oil painting of a portrait of an elderly Native American woman in a black decorated frame. (signed)

18th century oval portrait oil on canvas of an aristocrat The individual with the mischievous look wears a highly voluminous powdered starch hairdo. An earring on his ear is a rare example of coquetry in a picture. His corner smile and brave cheekbones distinguish the character. The eighteenth century is an era of grace. We have never seen men and women so properly prepared throughout history. The extravagant display was consistent with the rococo aesthetic. Powdered hairstyles became fashionable among males in the 17th century, under the reign of Louis14, the Sun King. At the period, France ruled fashion, and its influence expanded to other countries. This gentleman reflects the entirety of the Grand Siecle...

William Stilson (American, 1934 - 2012) - mid-century New York City portrait painting - painted in gouache on canvas (applied to Masonite panel) - orig...

Superb Ammi Phillips American Folk Art Portrait painting, circa 1840 We are proud of our acquisition of this authentic masterpiece by Ammi Phillips (1788-1865). The finely rendered portrait depicts an attractive young girl in a delightful lifelike quality. The pretty face is a refreshing change from the stern expressions of most of the paintings showing mature female or male sitters. Phillips palette is dark with a strikingly dramatic use of light to her face. The painting, on its original stretchers, is in untouched condition. The frame is period. This painting is unsigned, as are most of his works, but bares the unmistakable characteristics of a Phillips painting. Portrait of a young girl holding a book and wearing a golden whistle. From the New England estate of the renowned Folk Art Collector and scholar, John Bauer...

An American school mourning portrait, circa 1880. sight: 18 by 24 inches frame: 23 by 28 ½ inches

American Victorian gilt framed oil painting portrait of man in red chair

American Victorian gilt framed oil painting portrait of 19th Century man with stick pin and white shirt

American Victorian gilt framed oval oil portrait painting of man with black tie

American (19/20th Cent) oil painting portrait of an important religious priest wearing red vestments in a gold carved frame.

American Victorian oil painting portrait of lady with white collar in Eastlake style walnut and ebonized frame Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use