Maria Ada Gianni 1873-1956 Italian This is a fine original gouache painting by Italian artist Maria Gianni. The scene is the Bay of Naples with Mt Vesuvius in the background. The painting is signed lower left. The image measures 5X12 1/2 inches and came to us in what appears to be the original early frame which measures 8X16 inches.

Original white line woodcut (aka Provincetown woodblock or woodcut) by Virginia Bill (USA, 1865-1960), circa 1930. In excellent condition. Archivally matted and framed. This work is signed by the artist lower right and is titled lower left "Portuguese Jewish Cemetery 11th Street N.Y." This is a view of an ancient Sephardic cemetery in New York, or rather of what was left of it after most of it was destroyed by road construction...

Fine, good-sized (18 1/2" by 23 1/2", 26" by 31 1/2" framed) watercolor painting of a two-masted sailing craft unfurling sails at the dock, birds circling overhead and two figures in a row boat at left, signed at lower right by noted American illustrator artist CHARLES E. PONT (1898-1971). The work is by the hand of a talented and well-documented artist. The following information was taken from a lengthy online biography...

Antique Faux Ivory Relief "Village Scene" Signed C.F. Booker. Losses to Frame. Measures 4-3/4 Inches by 6 Inches Including Frame.

19th c Miniature Portrait Painting; a Bearded Gentleman in Red Coat & Black Bow Tie. Artist Signed Illegibly (Possibly Giuseppe Verdi). Framed; 5.75" x 4.75". Good condition with small losses to the corner of frame.

A Hand Colored Botanical Print Portraying Four Varieties of Watsonia. The Artist is the Victorian Jane Webb Loudon (1807-1858), and the Print is from the book “The Ladies Flower Garden of Ornamental Bulbous Plants” (plate 9), published in 1841 by Day and Haghe London, Lithographer to Queen Victoria. The print is triple matted and elegantly framed. Dimensions; 19.5" x 18". Excellent condition. See also item number 601990 (1542A).

Armand Mathey, French, 19th - 20th Century, engraving after Van Dyck, "Charles I", image size: 21 x 16 5/16 inches, published by Georges Petit, Paris

An egg tempera on gesso with gilt painting capturing the face of Jesus with piercing eyes.There is gilt loss throughout and chipping at the corners. Sold as is. The board measures 17-1/4" x 14-1/2".

This is a charcoal with white highlights fine original drawing of a male head on a plinth, the head appearing as would a Greek or Roman marble sculpture. The work, 16 1/4" by 12" (22" by 18" framed), is signed at bottom by the Austrian artist RUDOLF ZELENKA (1875-1938) and is dated nearby 1894. The drawing would likely be an academic study by the artist at age 19, while receiving art education...

John Taylor Arms, American, 1887-1953, "Église Saint Gervais, Gisors," etching, 10 x 8 1/4 inches on 18 x 11 1/4 inch watermarked laid-type paper. Pencil signed and dated. Ed. 100 in pencil in the lower left. Cat: Fletcher 249. C. 1932 French Church series #35.

A PAIR of old engravings from the Passion of Christ series of 14, engraved originally in 1521 by Dutch old master engraver LUCAS VAN LEYDEN (1494-1533). My research leads me to believe these two are apparently later impressions printed on wove rather than laid paper, by noted Flemish engraver Jan Harmansz Muller (1571-1628). (Wove, as opposed to "laid" paper, was not invented until the mid 18th century). The talented Muller made skilled and faithful copies after earlier artists' works...

Oil on canvas laid on canvasboard at a later date, (13" by 16 1/4" as framed), signed boldly at lower right in Greek "PIPIS XARALAMBIS" and dated there 1914. The artist does not appear to be well known but the painting is nicely executed, with an excellent luminosity. In my experience, vintage and antique Greek paintings are quite scarce. The tall cypress trees at left balance the distant temple ruins at right. More research might reveal more on the artist...

A watercolor painting of a lonely lighthouse on coastal dune cliffs of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, signed at lower right by artist HARVEY JOHN DODD (1933-2011) and dated there 1987. This appears to be an unusually large example of the artist's work, at 21 1/2" by 15 1/4" (29" by 23 1/2" as framed in light wood with Plexiglas). Dodd is known for his coastal and marine works...

Continental portrait miniature of a lady in Saucy hat and 18th century attire, mounted in velvet lined frame, from 19th century period. Size; dimensions of portrait itself are 2 1/4 x 2 inches housed in 5 x 4 1/2 inches frame. Condition Report; Both portrait and frames are in very good condition.

A Fine Mid Century Painting by the Listed San Antonio, Texas Artist, Mildred Cocke (1903-94). Painting measures 18" by 24" in its frame of about 25 1/4" by 31". Signed lower right. Colorful, evocative look.

Purchased some years ago in Florida, this is an unusual work, possibly some kind of enamel work (I am guessing----shiny hard surface with relief, mimicking enamel surfaces I have seen), 5" by 13", 21" by 25" in gold frame with wide maroon velvet matting, signed with conjoined small "HR" at top right, and signed again on reverse "Hugo Robus 1954"...

A Classical Chinese landscape painting handpainted on silk using the literati style and venerating the Song Dynasty famous artist Ma Yuan's famous landscape painting of scholar visit friends in the mountain

Indian school,wonderful Indian miniature painting, depicting Mugal Emperor, most likely Akbar holding a cup in right hand, vibrant color and masterful work with close attention to details. Size: This incredible painting has a dimension of 5-1/2 x 3 inches housed in a 10-1/4 x 8 inches attractive frame. Condition report: Great condition.

Indian school,wonderful Indian miniature painting, depicting what seems to be an Indian prince, vibrant color and masterful work with close attention to details. Size: This incredible painting has a dimension of 5-1/2 x 3 inches housed in a 10-1/4 x 8 inches attractive frame. Condition report: Great condition.

Indian school,wonderful Indian miniature painting, depicting Mugal royalty, prince and princess, vibrant color and masterful work with close attention to details. Size: This incredible painting has a dimension of 5 x 2-3/4 inches housed in a 10 x 8 inches attractive frame. Condition report: Excellent condition.

Indian school,wonderful Indian miniature painting, depicting Mughal Emperor and probably his concubine, vibrant color and masterful work with close attention to details. Size: This incredible painting has a dimension of 3-3/8 x 2-5/8 inches housed in a 8 x 7-1/2 inches attractive frame. Condition report: Excellent condition.

Wonderful Painting of an allegorical scene on porcelain. Dimensions: 21 x 21 x 2 ½ inches. Condition Report: Excellent condition.

**ONE OF TWO BY THIS ARTIST IN MY SHOP, SIMILARLY FRAMED, EVIDENTLY FROM THE SAME MIDWESTERN HOME**Original lithograph print of two fashionably dressed ladies taking a stroll on a palmy seaside promenade, possibly Nice or Cannes on the French Riviera, by the important and increasingly popular French contemporary artist JEAN-PIERRE CASSIGNEUL (1935-). The work measures 12 1/4" by 18" and 22 3/4" by 28" in tasteful quality framing (reverse label of Samuel Stein Fine Arts, 620 N...

PAIR of ink and watercolor/gouache drawings of pink and white dogwood blossoms (commonly seen in the spring in Connecticut), each 10" by 8" inside the mat, 14 1/2" by 13 1/4" as framed, signed at lower right by the noted Darien, Connecticut craftswoman artist DOROTHEA WARREN O'HARA (1873-1972). O'Hara was born in Missouri but settled in the New York area, where she was educated at the Chase School...

A fine, highly finished and detailed watercolor painting of a seated lady on a patio, her large lute at her side. The setting is possibly a castle, as a tower in the background suggests. The artist signed at lower right and dated the work 1875. It measures 13 1/2" by 9 1/4" (16 1/2" by 12 1/4" in its attractive circa 1930's framing (note the old Jordan Marsh department store label from Boston on reverse--could have been purchased or framed there). Frame shows some wear on right hand side...

Plate signed etching, 13" by 10 1/4" inside the mat, the sheet 16" by 13 3/4", titled "Rue de la Glaciere", 1937, by the famous and important French modern artist MAURICE de VLAMINCK (1876-1958). The original edition is given as 400 or 500 examples; later restrikes might exist. I do not know if this might be one of them. The paper is very thin and delicate and appears ribbed as would laid style paper. I do not see any watermarks...

An example of the scarce "sur blanc" lithograph prints of famed French caricaturist and satirist artist HONORE DAUMIER (1808-1879), the 1851 print from the "Actualites" series, and Le Charivari. It is beautifully hand colored, with gum arabic highlights in the dark areas of the central figure's robe. Not examined out of the frame, it appears very clean and fresh (happy to examine out of frame upon request). Measurements inside the mat are 8 1/2" by 10 3/4" (15 1/4" by 18 1/2" in dark wood mod...

The daughter of Milton and Sally Avery, March was trained by her father.[1] She grew up around other famous artists such as Mark Rothko, Adolf Gottlieb, Barnett Newman, Byron Browne, and Marsden Hartley.[1] She attended the Little Red School House in New York. She graduated from Barnard College and married Philip Cavanaugh, with whom she has a son named Sean. Her work has been shown at the Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn, New York; Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia; New Britain Museu...

Charles Jacques, French, 19th Century, Engraving, "Paysans se Desalterant", plate inscribed under image, '53' dated 1849 after the 17th century image by A. V. Osted, image size 5 3/4 x 4 5/8 inches; Jacques had won medals of merit in the Salon for his etchings the previous year.

Ukrainian Church Watercolor by A. Bolatnrev 15x12 inches $450

Important woodcut of God the Father creating Eve from Adam’s rib.
According to Genesis, God the Father created Adam and placed him in the Garden of Eden. There he was given dominion over the animals, which he named. But he himself had no mate. God made Adam fall into a deep sleep and created his mate Eve from one of his ribs.
The recto with two blocks of Latin text.
Page from Hartmann Schedel's Liber Chronicarum, more commonly known as the Nuremberg Chronicle. The Latin ve...

Japanese Woodblock Print Nineteenth Century , Geisha 17x21. We have a fine selection

Eleanor Reed, b. 1913

Watercolor

6 1/2" x 8 1/2"

Associations - American Artists Professional League

Exhibitions --- American Artists Professional League, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Washington (DC) Watercolor Club

Oil on canvas paintings laid on board, each 5" by 9 3/4" (8 1/2" by 13" framed), unsigned, the pair appearing to depict the exact same coastal dune, with interesting perhaps seasonal differences----one showing spring dune flowers, the other not----. The scene could possibly be dunes at the beach in San Francisco, where Golden Gate Park meets the ocean. Although unsigned, the handling, subject matter and color palette are immediately identifiable as by the hand of the noted California painter R...

An unusual playful piece depicting an owl by one of the most important sōsaku-hang printmakers in the 20th century, Akiyama Iwao 秋山巌 (1921-2014). Best known for his prints, Akiyama Iwao produced paintings even later in his career, as well as occasionally painted on ceramics. Sake cup is sealed by the potter, but seal is obscured by glaze, and Akiyama’s signature and remains unread. Piece is simply titled “An Owl” (Fukurō ふくろう) made of stoneware with underglaze iron-oxid...

Hey beautiful done drawing of a young boy done in 1940 work signed Gottlieb 20x14”

High definition photo of a Pansy. 12”x18”: frame size 22x27”

A c1800 miniature, reasonably attributed to George Place. The silver shoulder belt plate indicates that the sitter was an officer in the 54th (West Norfolk) Regiment of Foot, c.1800 - 1810. The single epaulette on the right at this period shows he was an Ensign, Lieutenant, or Captain. The framed size of this piece, in its later frame with fabric backing, is 2 5/8" by 2 1/8". The white area at the top of the photo is a reflection.

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE: Although his date of birth is not kno...

Henri Toulouse Lautrec Ta Bouche Your Mouth Colored Stone Lithograph Ca1890 Rare A LITHOGRAPH by HENRI TOULOUSE LAUTREC (1864-1901) RESTRUCK FROM THE ORIGINAL STONE, CA1950. This lithograph is in very good condition, offered framed in conservation quality framing, and measures 11" x 8". The original litho's were produced in the 1890's and the restruck in the early 1950's. This is a AAA restrike and still highly collected.

A 9 layer Sri Cakra Yantra 31x31 cm 7.5 cm high. Metalic paint on wooden base. One of the protruding arms missing. repairs on reverse. Undated. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide

A miniature portrait, painted in watercolor on organic wafer, depicting a gentleman with powdered hair, a deep blue jacket, and a white shirt and tie.

The miniature is housed in a period, heavy gilt bronze frame which in and of itself has a good amount of intrinsic value.. Neither the painting nor the frame have any condition issues. Sight size is 2 1/8" by 1 5/8", with a frame size of 5 5/8" by 3 1/4".

A nicely painted portrait miniature, on natural wafer, of a woman with an elaborate hair style and wearing a gold gown with a white fichu.

The painting and the gilt metal case are in excellent condition. Sight size is 1 5/8" by 1 1/4", and the case size is 2 1/4" by 1 1/2".

Jean Louis Forain, French, 1852-1931, etching, "Le Noeud de Cravate", image size 5 3/4 x 3 3/4 in, from CROQUIS PARISIENS, 1880, possibly a later printing (Faxon, 20), pencil signed

Italian lithograph titled TABULA VII showing an ancient mythology scene on fine laid paper with a strong impression

Evelyn Hoffer Floyd (American, 1919 - 2003)

Magpie on a Branch

Oil on Porcelain, signed lower right

Frame: 13 ½” x 11 ½”

Floyd, a notable porcelain artist in Alexandria, learned to paint on porcelain in the early 1970’s and taught her craft in workshops for the Fairfax County Adult Education program.

She was a Pennsylvania native who attended a business college before moving to Washington in 1941 to work as a secretary in the Pentagon.

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This is an elegant etching in grays and black on heavy white paper (or possibly could be considered an aquatint with etching I believe), the sheet measuring 29 1/2 " by 21 1/2", in a narrow modern simple frame, crisply pencil signed by the artist, with a Chinese symbol resembling a traditional artist's stamp at lower right (possibly for the word "Ping") and numbered 41/110 at lower left, and titled "Life" in English and presumably Chinese, at lower left center. This is a work of the year 1970 w...

Oil on canvas, 36" by 40" and a narrow black wood frame, circa 1970's, signed at lower right "JMac". There is a website for this artist's work, set up by the artist. I believe the type of painting might well be called "hard edge", there being sharp delineations between strips of color. This is a large and decorative work that will enhance any modern or mid century interior. The painting needs a simple cleaning, as over the years it has acquired some superficial brownish drips and soiling. Th...

Oil on canvas painting of a trellis and a patio, lots of flowers and impressionistically depicted leaves filling the composition, 24" by 36", unframed, signed at lower right "ED CORDEZ". No listed artist by this name comes up in any net searches I've made so I will consider this a fine work by a talented though unlisted artist. It was probably executed within the past twenty years. Condition is excellent. You'll easily find a standard size 24" by 36" frame to complement the work.

An oil on canvas in a naive style of a line of deer walking along a gentle hill toward the top of a larger hill with the sunset and distant view of the other side of the valley. The painting was found in Shenandoah Valley though no record of, “A. Taylor” has been found. The tone of the painting is warm. While there are no give away clues as to the age between the late 19th or the early 20th century, it has a feel of being in the earlier part of that range rather than the later. It is 14 by 2...

This is a scarce drawing by noted American artist CHARLES VEZIN; most known works are oils. This example, measuring 16 3/4" by 13 3/8" (sheet, unframed) does not photograph impressively, as it lacks color and appears faint to the camera, but, it is a complete and powerful work of art, the subject the famous Flatiron Building in New York City. The artist started painting late in life, taking his first art lesson at the age of 41. Studying at the Art Students League with the likes of William Mer...

A Fine Painting by the Listed Riverside, California Artist, Myrna Elwell (1902-?). The Painting measures about 18" by 18" in its frame of about 24 1/2" by 24 1/2". Signed lower right as shown. A little dirty and some wear to frame, overall quite nice.

Extra large format limited edition Japanese woodblock print depicting a flower lined deserted lane beside traditional buildings under a cloudy blue sky by Katsuyuki Nishijima (b. 1945) dated 1987. This is an original pencil-signed artist's proof (marked A.P. in the lower left margin) for an image that was likely produced in a limited edition of 100. The pencil-title appears to translate "Empty Sky" or "Deserted Day." Paper size 24 1/4" x 18 1/4" (image: 15 3/8" x 21 1/4"). Full margins. Excelle...

Attractive Landscape Painting Helene de Lone Watercolor and Paper 10 x 17”, frame size 16 x 22”

Wolgfang Roth - 20th century German/American

Color lithograph entitled "Elephant Ballerina" from the "Circus Suite" c. 1970.

24" x 18"

Signed and numbered in white pencil

Number 12 in an edition of 250

Wolfgang Roth was an internationally known artist and set designer.

Born in Berlin in 1910, he worked with Erwin Piscator and Bertolt Brecht in theater and opera.

Roth emigrated to New York in 1938.

He designed sets for dozens of...

Antique, 19th century, miniature portrait of a woman, finely hand-painted on an organic wafer.

Set under glass in the original oval ornate brass frame with a suspension loop. Back lined with silk fabric.

Dimensions of the oval frame: Height: 8 cm (3.15 inches). Width: 6 cm (2.36 inches).

CONDITION: The miniature is in very good condition, with no restoration or repairs, with a frame showing its age and use.

Wonderful watercolor painting, Italian, 19th Century, by an anonymous hand, of Christ being nailed to the cross. Wonderfully strong colors. Offered in a contemporary frame. Roughly 16" by 11" (work alone), 22" by 17" in its frame. One of a number of similar works by the same artist currently available. Please inquire.

A c1795 continental miniature of a gent who looks somewhat disgruntled, possibly with the waistcoat with blue polka dots and the black jacket with pearl buttons that his wife picked out for him. The reverse of the painting has a "B" embroidered on pink silk fabric. Both the front and back have beveled glass. The diameter of the gilt metal case is 2".

Signed studio original hand hammered brass bold kinetic ethnographic like pendant necklace sculpture with four major segments which include an added bold carved carnelian ear of corn dangle.

Looks equally well in a shadow box on your wall, window hanging art piece or around your neck. It was wrought in a USA studio in the in the Mid Century Modernist or Arts and Crafts tradition by this self directed metalart maker and signed Mimi Dee - Handmade.

*Bold north to south: 8" X 3...

Adolphe M.T. Beaufrere, French, 1876-1960, Etching, "Quimpere, Brittany", 5/50, initialed Ab 35 in plate, image size 5 13/16 x 8 inches, pencil signed

LIAM LAVERY 1996 Superb Sculpture Irish Artist Framed LIAM LAVERY FRAMED SCULPTURE IN ALUMINIUM "WATER & CONTAINER" This wonderful sculpture was made in Ireland in 1996 by Liam Lavery and is rendered in metal. It is professionally framed within a glazed box frame ready to be hung in the home or office. The sculpture measures 12" x 12" x 2" thick and weighs approximately 30lbs. Liam Lavery hails from Cork in Southern Ireland and specializes in unique metal sculptures. Please con...