Heinrich Vogeler, German, 1872-1942, "Death and the Old", etching, image size measures 5 1/2 x 3 inches, plate measures 6 5/8 x 4 1/4 inches, on laid 11 1/2 x 8 3/4 inch paper. A haunting image with interesting linework. C 1896. Catalog: Rief 11, Wohl 11d (von f). An early impression. Pencil signed in the lower right with the word "Worpswede," the artist's colony that he was a part of.

This is a most interesting assemblage, of ceramic, paint, photographs and other materials, 16" by 24", unframed, signed at lower right and in two places on the stretcher and dated 2005 by the noted Belgium-born, California contemporary artist SIMONE GAD (1947-2021). Gad attended Los Angeles colleges in the mid 1960's and by the early 1970's was already becoming an active exhibitor in galleries and other art venues...

Auguste Brouet 1872-1941 French This is a beautiful color aquatint etching by the French artist Auguste Brouet. The title is: Arabesque, created and printed in 1920 in an edition of 250, this impression is numbered 155/250. Hand signed in pencil, A ballet scene with two dancers performing an arabesque. At the back an opulent stage set, with other performers standing in the wings. The image measures 10 3/4X15 inches...

Joseph Pennell, American, 1857-1926, "Eleusis: The Pavement of the Temple". This is a gorgeous original lithograph of ancient Greek ruins by Joseph Pennell, from his series "In the Land of Temples", based on his travels through Greece and Italy. The image size is 16 1/2 x 21 3/4 inches, published in 1913 in a very small edition of 50, printed on a watermarked wove type paper, pencil signed...

Pitt is shown half length with document on a desk. The engraving has been cut down within the plate marks and the legend at the bottom is rather damaged but still readan=ble.The engraved portrait is in good condition and has long ago been mounted on a strengthenoing sheet of paper. Sherwin was a well regarded follower of the more famous Bartolozzi. The portrait was engraved in the year of the French Revolution...

James Francis O’Brien (American, 1917-1996)

Kitchen Sunlight

Oil on canvas, signed, inscribed on the reverse.

Painting size: 16” x 20”
Frame size: 21” x 25”

** Please Note - This painting came directly from the Estate of Mr. O’Brien...

19th century oil on canvas painting of the Angel waking Elijah who was asleep under a tree. Originally this painting probably had an ornate gold frame. We found this hanging as pictured. Artist signed: Robert Ragan. Measures in frame: 44.5” high x 25.5” wide. Site size: 40.75” x 22.25”

This precious Object D’ Art is a 14Kt yellow gold trio of dogs in front of a palm tree. The three dogs with ruby eyes seem to be a Terrier, a Schnauzer and a Pomeranian are on a 2 1/2” X 1 1/2” X 1/2” Sodalite base. The palm tree is decorated by a 3.5 millimeter cultured pearl and a round faceted tourmaline at the base.

Pal Kepenyes brass/bronze sculpture of an elephant crafted from milagros

20th century

Milagros are charms used for protection and for good luck...

Diane d’Ephese Lithograph dated 1794 Measuring 15x9”

Atsuo Sakazume - Modern Japanese printmaker

Presented - mezzotint entitled - Safari Land Dreams

Image measures 19 1/2" x 25 1/2"

Framed

Measurements with frame - 26" x 30"

Pencil signed and numbered

Excellent condition

Watercolor on paper or paper laid on board, 15 1/2" by 23 3/4" (21 1/2" by 29 3/4" as framed without glass), the scene an old Dutch town on the ever-present water, small boats and hay barges tied up alongside the houses. It is signed at lower left "L. van Straten", which is a well-known pseudonym for the listed Dutch artist HERMANUS KOEKKOEK II (1836-1909), along with "J. van Couver"...

…Raphael Soyer was a Russian-born American artist known for his Social-Realist paintings of daily life in New York. His painterly yet detailed descriptions of people and places, make him among the most important American scene painters of his generation...

A Charles Dana Gibson THE WEAKER SEX ink sketch study. We are proud to offer this original preliminary ink sketch by the famed American illustrator Charles Dana Gibson (1867-1944), the creator of the Gibson Girl. He first came to eminence as the foremost magazine illustrator of his time in the late 19th century, later in life he turned completely to painting. His long and illustrious career takes more room than alloted here to discuss, and is well covered elsewhere on the Internet...

This is a very fine watercolor painting featuring the distinctive profile of the dominant mountain in Marin County, California, just north of San Francisco, Mount Tamalpais. The artist was the very well listed watercolorist ALFRED VILLIERS FARNSWORTH (1858-1908). Farnsworth signed the painting at lower right and dated it there 1901. This view is from the north side, approximately near San Anselmo, looking south...

John Stockton deMartelly, 1877-1947, American, "Ride-a-Cock-Horse," Lithograph, image size 9 1/4 x 12 1/8 inches, 1940, AAA edition, cat. Zink-56, pencil signed.

This work done in Paris in the 1960s by premier artist Burnett 16x20 inches

A still life painting by the listed Texas artist and teacher, Pattie Richardson East (1894-1994). East studied with Jose Arpa, Birger Sandzen, Harry Anthony De Young, and Joseph Fleck and exhibited extensively. The painting measures about 20" by 24", frame about 28" by 32". Fine example of her work.

A fine portrait of a gentlemen circa 1860. Unknown Italian (Naples) Artist gouache on paper, measuring 16” x 14”

Sherman’s March To The Sea by F.O.C.Darley 1883 25x34” Print lithograph by J.P. Fitch

Frederic Mortimer Lamb,(1861-1936), American Artist. "WOODED LANDSCAPE WITH STREAM", Oil on Board. Signed Lower Right "F.M. Lamb". Dimensions; 13" x 9.5"; framed, 18" x 14". Excellent condition.

Mid twentieth century oil on canvas painting of mallard ducks in flight, signed at lower left "De Marcillac", the measurements 21 1/2" by 43", a several inch wide whitewashed frame available with the painting. This is a beautifully painted work that will be surely appreciated by the sportsman or decoy collector. There is a small bit of work visible on the net by an illustrator going by this name, but I cannot tie the piece to that artist...

This is a work with a real WPA 1930's feeling to it, but it is dated 1965. The artist was IDA HANSGEN, or possibly, HANSGREN. (There's a little writing on the frame on reverse that suggests there might have been an "r" in her name). Very surprisingly, I cannot find a listing or any information on her...

A Fine Pair of Monotypes by the well regarded Taxco, Mexico Artist, Carl Pappe (1900-98). Each measure about 17 1/2" by 24 1/2" overall. Slight water staining on bottom as shown. Each pencil signed and titled.

Edgar Chahine, French, 1874-1947. Framed etching on laid paper, image size 10 7/8 x 7 3/4 inches, 1904, cat: Tabanelli-135, plate signed, pencil signed and titled. An early signed proof, which was later published in "Revue de l'Art," 1905. From an edition of 50. Provenance Gerhard Wurzer Gallery.

Nicely painted on organic wafer, this miniature portrait is of a handsome gentleman set against a bluish-gray background. Housed in a low karat gilded cast foliate pendant case with an empty glazed aperture verso. The miniature is in a specially made leather case that opens and props open to allow the miniature to be displayed or removed.

The condition of the miniature and case are excellent, with no issues to speak of. The white areas along the top edge and at the lower left are due to re...

Oil on canvas scene of a Parisian street with figures, in the early 20th century, 24" by 20" (30" by 25 1/2" framed), signed at lower right by the popular contemporary painter who signs as "G. SHERMAN". The scene is reminiscent of Caillebotte's famous scenes of Paris, or perhaps of a number of works by the noted British painter L. P. Lowry. Paintings signed by this artist G. Sherman were formerly listed in auction catalogs by some of the biggest houses in America as being by the listed artist G...

A beautiful painting of the American Southwest by artist Reita Newkirk, born 1946. Ms. Newkirk paints and lives in New Mexico. She is known for her lush landscapes in oil and watercolor. This work measures 12”x 9” and framed measures 21.5x 17”

K. Stein , California artist born 1950 in New York, only one paper floral Study measuring 14 x 11“

J. PAPILLON, french artist known for his work in Paris amd environs. Measuring 14” x 20”

A striking, complex drawing suggestive of three dimensionality, in rich teal blue and black, violet and gold, with strategic cut-outs revealing the white backing, 25" by 38' in the plastic enclosure box. The work does not appear to be signed but a fading label on backing gives the title as "Turquesa" ("Turquoise in Spanish) and the artist as JUNE SOBEL (1950-). Sobel was born in Queens, New York and grew up on Long Island. Saturday classes at the Art Students League in New York led to her ac...

Grocery Still Life

James Francis O’Brien (American, 1917-1996)

Oil on canvas, signed, titled and inscribed on the reverse.

Painting size: 16” x 20”
Frame size: 21” x 25”

** Please Note - This painting came directly from the Estate of Mr. O’Brien. For other examples, type “O’Brien” into the search box.

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A finely done gouache portrait of a lady circa 1850s done in gouache measuring 16” x 14” Naples Italy

Original Victorian mourning graphite drawing of a dog protecting child from a raven. Signed in pencil by artist. In very good condition. Not inspected out of frame, but there is some age related foxing around the bird. Measures in frame 27" x 21".

A very fine miniature bust length silhouette on natural organic material by John Miers. The piece is signed along the left side of the bust line. As is usual with his best examples, this painting shows very finely executed bronzed work. The interior of the top is glazed with a hairwork enclosed. Sight size is 1 1/8" by 7/8", and the locket size is 1 1/4" by 1".

Both the miniature and the locket are in excellent condition, with no issues.

NOTE: The following are excerpts from two reference w...

A good-sized example of the scarce work of Nagasaki, Japan-born artist JUNJI YAMASHITA (1940-), featuring Sacre Coeur church in Montmartre. The work is painted in a monochromatic palette of grayish brown, and a palette knife is used to spread around the paint. Note the skilled use of the palette knife in the lower right portion. Yamashita is known for his landscapes and still lifes, the most recent painted in a Post-Impressionist style. This is an early work, (it is signed at lower left "Jui...