A Very Fine/Large Woodblock Print by Tsuchiya Rakuzan (1896-1976): Japan, First Edition, 22” x 16 3/4” incl. margins Title; Lily and a Bird feeding her chicks in early Summer, Date; ca 1930s, Signature; impressed seal “ Rakuzan Kyo” and Red seal “A”, Publisher; Self-printed, Water mark; Rakuzan Kacho Gafu on the lower margin, Condition; It is in very fine condition but a mat bed marks on the margins only (not images). *** Reference: Please see www.Rackuzan.net website

A Very Fine/Large Woodblock Print by Tsuchiya Rakuzan (1896-1976): Japan, First Edition, 22” x 16 3/4” incl...

Fine Pennsylvania impressionist oil on board snowscape by H. Don Donnell. The image depicts a winding country road along bordered by a fence to one side and a couple of trees on the other. Pockets of brush dot the landscape. Auburn leaves cling to the trees, creating a nice counterpoint of color to the soft greys and blues in the snow-covered ground and wintery sky. A pair of small buildings appear in the near background before the scene rises to the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains...

Anatole Henri de Beaulieu, French, 1819-1884. This stunning and exotic painting is a wonderful example of the barbizon school in France. It is oil on canvas signed lower left in a very wide impressive 19th c original frame. It is 48.5" W by 27.5" H and framed is 65.5" W by 44.5" H. It appears to be a sunset scene in the orientalist manner of the 19th C, probably a scene in northern Africa. His paintings sell for up to $80,000.

Claude Charles Buck, Santa cruz, California, 1890-1974. This stunning jewel is Claude Buck at his usual dreamy best. It is oil on board of a beautiful nude with ankle length red hair in a landscape. It is 8.5" w by 12" h in a lively french styled frame with overall dimensions of 17.5" w by 21" h. His painting go for up to

A fine, large bronze animalier sculpture by Ferdinand Pautrot (1832-74). The figure represents a pair of pheasants, one perched on a gnarled barren branch while the other appears to strut along the ground. The body position of the lower bird gives the composition a great deal of movement that is often missing in classical animalier bronzes. The ground is covered in long grass that is somewhat less common than Pautrot's more characteristic rocky ground...

A fine bronze animalier sculpture by Ferdinand Pautrot (1832-74). The figure represents a pair of songbirds, one of which has caught a fly in its mouth. The other bird appears to be contemplating the possibility of wresting the insect from his companion. Both birds are perched on the rocky ground typical of Pautrot's work. An upright flowering plant appears at one end of the composition. Along with Mène and Moigniez, Pautrot was considered the be France's finest sculptor of animal figures...

This is a mid 19th century painting of a young girl in a beautiful landscape setting. It is painted on academy board which measures 10 1/2" x 12 1/2" and is mounted in a beautiful carved frame which appears to be original to the painting. The frame measures 18" x 16". This could be a early American folk art portrait depicting a memorial to the young lady. She is holding in her hand some grapes on a vine and this is a symbol of Christian redemption...

This is an original etching on laid paper by renowned artist Edouard Manet [MANET, Édouard (1832-1883)]. It is titled, "Baudelaire de profil en chapeau." Created in 1869, this etching features Edouard Manet’s signature monogram stamp in the upper left, ‘Peint et Gravé par Manet 1862’ was engraved in the plate in the lower left with ‘Imp. A. Salmon’ in the lower right...

This is a rare ten panel "전서 [篆書)" screen written by 해관(海觀), 유한익(劉漢翼) with gold(?) and light red on cloth, each panel shows a number of antique objects, and seal impressions, all bearing seal script(전서 [篆書] inscriptions. 유한익-劉漢翼) has used 19th century conventions to produce a distinctly archaic version...

This is a Beautiful mid 19th century portrait of a lady from Natchez, MS. Notice the detail of the portrait and the hand painted wall paper. 30" x 25" and it is mounted in its original frame. Canvas on verso stamped L.Frank - - Boston. The painting came from a private collection in Beaufort, SC. We believe this painting is done by James Reid Lambdin.

"La Promenade, Arcachon" Oil on board, 8 3/4" X 10 3/4" unframed Gall was born on May 22, 1912 in Kosovar (Transylvania) to Hungarian parents. From 1929 to 1930, Gall studied in Rome, with the support of the Hungarian government, at Academie Royale des Beaux-Arts. After graduating, at the request of the Hungarian Government, he returned to his native country to study and teach at the Hungarian College...

"Strolling the Garden" oil on canvas 36" x 24" unframed.Andre Gisson was born with the name Anders Gittleson, in Brooklyn, New York but lived in Westport, Connecticut for most of his life. He traveled extensively and studied throughout Europe and the Far East. Mr. Gittleson was a leading American realist painter. He graduated from the Pratt Institute and was a Captain in the Army during WWII...

Godfried Schalcken (attribution), Dutch, 1643-1706. This oil on panel is 9.5" by 7.5" in a gold leaf frame with overall dimensions of 12" by 15".

Scene from a Noh play from the series “100 Noh Plays” published 1922-1926

Signed Kogyo with artists’s seal on L.R., fan-shaped publisher’s seal, excellent impression and color, gilt metallic printing on robe, some very minor creasing and very light soiling to corners, otherwise good condition, large red collector’s seal on verso.

Oban tate-e: 10 x 14 ¾ in.

Scene from a Noh play from the series “100 Noh Plays” published 1922-1926

Signed Kogyo with artists’s seal on L.L., fan-shaped publisher’s seal, very good impression and color, small soil mark on upper left corner, wrinkle from the printing across upper right corner, corner creased, light soiling, large red collector’s seal on verso.

Oban tate-e: 10 x 14 ¾ in.

An exquisite and original Victorian watercolour botanical study in its original mahogany frame c1860-70. This oval section of the painting measures 9" x 7", and it is a watercolour painting of a moss rose. It has a double mat (possibly original), and the 17" x 15" reeded edge frame has the original patterned gilded interior frame and it has the original 19thC glass...

“Paris Street Scene” Oil on panel 12 ½”x 8 3/8” w/o frame Goeneutte was born in Paris in 1854. In 1871, after working briefly as a lawyer's clerk, Goeneutte entered the studio of Isidore Pils at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. When Pils died in 1875 Henri Lehmann took over the studio and Goeneutte left, moving to Montmartre. There he met Auguste Renoir, for whom he often modeled, and Marcellin Desboutin, who inspired his interest in engraving, etching and drypoint. Although Goeneutte was...

"Paris Street Scene” Oil on panel 12 5/8” x 8 ½” w/o frame Goeneutte was born in Paris in 1854. In 1871, after working briefly as a lawyer's clerk, Goeneutte entered the studio of Isidore Pils at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. When Pils died in 1875 Henri Lehmann took over the studio and Goeneutte left, moving to Montmartre. There he met Auguste Renoir, for whom he often modeled, and Marcellin Desboutin, who inspired his interest in engraving, etching and drypoint. Although Goeneutte was ...

“Paysage Provencal” Oil on canvas 19.7” x 25.6” w/o frame Gaston Sebire was born in Saint-Samson, Normandy, France, August 18, 1920. He attended School in Rouen, then entered the postal service, working at night and devoting himself to painting during the day. His first big break came in 1953, when he won the honorable job of designing the costumes and decorations of L'Ange gris, a ballet written by Claude Debussy for the Marquis of Cuevas. Moving to Normandy soon after, he buried hims...

A Fine/Large Serigraph Print by Tetsuro Sawada (1935-1999): Japan, 70cm x 55cm all margins included, 50cm x 40 cm image only Dated 1991, Title; Glow wave (II), Signed Sawada and Title and Edition # 89/100 and dated 1991 in pencil by the artist Medium; Serigraph, Condition; it is in very good, very brilliant color and full margins. Please note; I highly recommend keeping this frame with its print since it was custom crafted to enhance the print’s detail. ...

“Donne, Colombe e Lampada” Oil on canvas 36” x 24” w/o frame Lucio Ranucci was born in 1925 in Italy. He began painting as a young man while at boarding school and at the age of 22, not long after his father passed away, Ranucci set out for Latin America seeking personal exploration and adventure. What was to be a brief excursion turned into a 16-year stay that involved immersing himself in the cultures of Argentina, Peru, Ecuador, Columbia, and Costa Rica. There he worked as a sailor,...

"Printemps à st.Jean Cap Ferrat" Oil on canvas, 18” x 22” Jean Vollet was born at Montayral, France on June 29, 1935. After studying art at the Ecole d'Arts Graphiques in Bordeaux, he went to Paris in 1962. There he devoted his time entirely to painting and began to display his work in 1964 at the Salon des Independants. He has since been met with tremendous success exhibiting in Paris, New York, Tokyo, Beverly Hills, Cannes...etc. Furthermore, his powerful auction records have solidified ...

"Plaine de Mireur" Oil on canvas, 25.5” x 36” Jean Vollet was born at Montayral, France on June 29, 1935. After studying art at the Ecole d'Arts Graphiques in Bordeaux, he went to Paris in 1962. There he devoted his time entirely to painting and began to display his work in 1964 at the Salon des Independants. He has since been met with tremendous success exhibiting in Paris, New York, Tokyo, Beverly Hills, Cannes...etc. Furthermore, his powerful auction records have solidified his reputatio...

A Very Fine Woodblock Print Korean Bride by Paul Jacoulet (1902-1960): Japan, Dai Oban tate-e, 15 3/8” x 11 3/4” print only, (approximately 18” x 13 7/8 marigins), Title; La Mariee “Bride, Seoul, Coree” Signed Paul Jacoulet in pencil with owl seal in red on lower left Limited edition # 54/350 in red on verso. Engraved by Maeda Kentaro, printed by Fujii Shunosuke It is in very good condition with good impression and color with full margins without any stain or mat burned marks,...

An Extra Large/Rare Kappa-ban by Yoshitoshi Mori(1898-1992): Japan, 27” x 19 3/4” or 68.5cm x 50.2cm. paper, Title; Two gamas colliding (given name) Signed Yoshitoshi Mori in Roman scrip in pencil and sealed in red, Limited edition; # 25/50 early edition and dated ‘72 It is an extra large size of his print and a rare his print, and is in excellent condition with good colors and very clean on the back. *** Yoshtoshi Mori was the mater of Kappazuri – Stencil print- in Japanese. ...

“Village at Dusk” Oil on canvas 29 ¼” x 24” unframed / 41” x 36” framed Larolle was born in Paris, Oct 3rd, 1848 and died in Paris, April 22, 1929. He was not only a highly regarded painter of his time but also an avid collector, academician and musician. He was initially a pupil of Louis Lamothe in 1864 but never went to the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. Independent in outlook and financially well-off, he began working in the Louvre, where he met Albert Besnard and Jean-Louis Forain, and...

This is a Early 1820 Portrait of U.S Senator William Pinkney (1764-1822)of the state of Maryland. He was a outstanding Maryland Lawyer and was from Annapolis and then Baltimore. Early in our research, the Portrait appears to be in the style of Charles Willson Peale. (1741-1827). The Portrait measures 30" x 24" and is mounted in a new style gold leaf frame. The Painting has been restored and mounted on board.

"The Coast- Near Exmouth, Devon" Watercolor on Paper: size 11 ¼” x 21”/ Framed 19.1/2” x 29” Tom Rowden was a self taught landscape artist born on 7 February 1842 in Exeter, England. By 1886 he had established himself as an artist with exceptional talent, although he had almost certainly been painting earlier whilst in the Royal Marines. He made numerous painting excursions to Scotland where he perfected his skills at rendering exquisite compositions depicting the highlands. He is b...

Francois Charles Cachoud, French, 1866-1943. This gorgeous, lush night painting is Cachoud at his best. It is 25.5" by 32" in a stunning 19th C Gold leaf frame, with framed dimensions of about 35.5" by 42". It is fresh from an estate and is in good condition but needs a light cleaning and some touch up on the frame. A student of the great Gustave Moreau and Robert Delauny, he competed in the Salon de Paris, 1892 through the 1940's. He also obtained a gold medal at l'Exposition Universelle in Par...

“Prospect Park” Watercolor on paper 14” x 21” Boog was born on June 27, l877 in Luzern, Switzerland and was brought to New York as a child. In the early twentieth century, he attended Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Returning to the U.S. he settled in Brooklyn, N.Y. near Prospect Park, the site of many of his paintings and sketches. He was for many years a member of the well known Salmagundi Club at Washington Square in New York City. Many of his works have been exhibited at the...

A Very Fine Woodblock Print by Ito Shinsui (1898-1972): Japan, Dai oban tate-e, 41.5cm x 25.8cm “The first collection of modern beauties” Title; A beauty warming under the quilted branket Signed and Dated; Shinsui ga and Showha 6 (1931) December on the upper right image Publisher and Seal; printed by Watanabe Shozaburo with a seal on verso Watanabe "6-mm" seal (used on early Shinsui prints) Limited number; 206/250 in rectangular red seal on verso wi...

This original etching is by Francisco de Goya. It is titled, "The Little Prisoner:" (Le Petit Prisonier). In Spanish title is, 'Tan Bárbara la Seguridad como el Delito': (The imprisonment is as barbarous as the crime). It captures and symbolizes Goya's ideas about the human condition and suffering: a poor soul, quite grim. It was first issued in Gazette des Beaux-Arts, vol. XXII, Paris, 1867. It is pre-framed. That actually etching measures 110mm x 85mm (approximately 4 1/8" x 3 1/8". It come...

Original limited edition hand colored etching titled "Haggling" featuring Korean women in a marketplace by German artist Willy Seiler (born 1903) from his Korean series. Signed in pencil on the lower margin. Reverse with limited Korean edition seal marked Plate #68A/110, stamped in red "original hand colored," and with Seiler's address in Japan (see enlargements). Willy Seiler's etchings captured the essence of life in rural Japan. They were enormously popular with the post World War II Occupati...

A Landscape in Autumn by Nam-Nong, Huh-Gun (1907-1987): Korea, Mounted with Fabric and inner frame, The artist’s pen name; Nam-Nong, Name; Huh-Gun Painted in ink and color with an Autumn scene on paper, Two Seales, Huh Ryun, Nam-Nong in red, on upper left with poem. It is in very good condition. It measures 25 1/4” x 16” ( 65cm x 40cm)

Superb 19th century Mexican folk retablo on tin depicting Christ crucified, yet living. The subject is sometimes referred to as "La Vindimia Mistica", and sometimes as "El Varon Eucaristo de Dolores". Blood flows from Jesus' wounds into a chalice and basin as a reminder that Christ suffers daily for the viewer's sins. Seven lambs, representing the seven sacraments of the Catholic church surround the fountain. A fruiting grape vine appears behind the figure of Jesus, signifying the relationsh...

Please notice the new photo which shows a stylistic monnogram on her collar. We believe this monnogram represents P J P. We will be doing more research on this monnogram. We are researching this exceptional 16th century portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1567). This oil on panel measures 20" x 17". The frame label reads Mary Queen of Scots by Pieter Pourbus 1510-1584. The frame and panel appears to be original. If you need detail photos, please advise.

Akers, Vivian – Milne, American, Norway, Maine, 1886-1966, Verdant Landscape, oil on canvas, signed lower right, 16" by 24" in an early 20th C frame (21" by 29"). He is listed in Mallett and Who was Who in American Art. He was a student of Volk and Enneking and has auction records up to $15,275 and sells up to $25,000.

“Watermill at Brantwood” Oil on canvas 20 ½” x 24 ½” Born in Liverpool, W.G. Collingwood was an author, artist, antiquary and Professor of Fine Arts. In 1872 he went to University College, Oxford, where he met John Ruskin. Three years later Collingwood was working at Brantwood with Ruskin and was Ruskin's secretary from 1881 onwards. Collingwood studied at the Slade School of Art between 1876 and 1878. He exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1880. In 1883 he married and settled near ...

“Willing to Learn” Oil on canvas 24” x 30” unframed Fried was born in Budapest and studied at the Hungarian Academie under Professor Hugo Pohl and in Paris under Claude Monet and Lucien Simone. Under Pohl's influence, he executed many portraits, nudes and Oriental scenes in pastel. He was also greatly influenced by the French Impressionist School of Renoir and Degas. His works are listed in the Fine Arts Book. Fried's signature on his paintings was Fried Pal, last name first in the Eur...

CONSTANT TROYON (1810 - 1865) “Brittany Landscape” Oil on canvas 28 ¾” x 23 ½” unframed Constant Troyon was the earliest of the Barbizon artists to achieve substantial commercial success. The first half of his career was centered on landscape painting but then he concentrated on animals in beautiful, carefully observed landscapes full of light and air. Troyon w...

"Chevaux a Longchamps." Watercolor and ink on paper / approx. 22 1/2" wide x 19 1/2" high unframed Jean Dufy was the younger brother of Raoul Dufy, brothers from a family of nine children. The Dufy family was very open to the arts, particularly to music. From the age of 14, Jean exhibited his artistic abilities which were encouraged by his brother Raoul, and Raoul’s friend A.E. Othon Friesz. Jean also painted theater sets. He enrolled in l’Ecole des Beaux-Arts du Havre, where he was taugh...

"Scene de Parc" Water color and ink on paper/ approx. 10 1/2" wide x 8 1/4" high unframed Jean Dufy was the younger brother of Raoul Dufy, brothers from a family of nine children. The Dufy family was very open to the arts, particularly to music. From the age of 14, Jean exhibited his artistic abilities which were encouraged by his brother Raoul, and Raoul’s friend A.E. Othon Friesz. Jean also painted theater sets. He enrolled in l’Ecole des Beaux-Arts du Havre, where he was taught by Raoul...

Johann Berthelsen, 1883-1972. This gem is a typical example of Berthelsen's New York Scenes. It is 12" by 15 3/4" in a 4"period French frame. Overall dimensions are 20" by 23 3/4". Signature is lower right and condition is good. His New York scenes sell for up to $45,000.

Jessie Arms Botke oil painting on board view of Death Valley California. A almost surealist feeling depicted in this painting a great example of this creative artists work in a plein air painting painted on site in Death Valley. This painting is pictured in the Jessie Arms Botke Book "Birds Boughs and Blossoms" a copy of the book is included in the purchase of this painting. Provenance the estate of the artist. Measuring approx. 10 x 12 inches framed in a hand carved 18k gold leaf frame.

Am du Normandy Oil on board 9 ¼” x 13” unframed Born in Paris, France in December 1854 to French-Italian parents, with the name Eugene Galiany. He later changed it as a tribute to his teacher Charles Laloue whom he studied with in 1877. During the early part of his career as an artist Galien-Laloue took on several pseudonyms because of an exclusive contract with a major gallery. These pseudonyms included L. Dupuy, J. Lievin, Lenoir and E. Galiany, all of which are listed in the E. Benezit...

A Large Dragon Painting by Chi Un-Yong (Pack Ryon) (1852-1935): Korea, Dated 1930 A large dragon pursuing a pearl in clouds with an inscription This is painted in ink and color on silk with a large inscription on upper right and also dated; his age of 78 with his signature and two red seals (Chi Un-Yong and Pack Ryon). This is a very rare subject in his paintings, he commonly painted landscapes and portraits. It is in very good condition without any minor damages. It measures 53 3/4�...

"Boat on the River" Goache and Pastels on Paper, 24.5" x 28" framed, 18" x 12.5" unframed Mr. Meyvis was born in St. Giles-Waes Belgium then migrated to East Rochester New York in 1902 becoming part of a group of artists called the Finger Lakes Regional artists. While spending time in Holland the artist studied at The Royal Academy in The Hague Holland. His art was chosen in the 3rd Exhibition of Contemporary Artists Washington, D.C., The National Academy of Design, The Pennsylvania Academ...

"Family and Hearth" Oil on canvas 18 1/8" x 15 1/4" unframed J.R. Herve was born in 1887 in Langres, a town in the eastern part of France. He began his art studies in an evening school of his hometown. He went to Paris where he first continued his studies at the School of Decorative Arts and then at the Fine Arts School. He exhibited his works for the first time at the Salon of French Artists in 1910. He was one of the most important members of this group. Obtaining his teaching diploma, h...

Martin Borgard, 1835-1935. This artist was born in Norway and then moved to the USA where he worked in California, Old Lyme and Provincetown. It is oil on canvas laid on a wood panel, signed lower right. It is in good condition. It is 7" by 9.25" and framed in an original impressionist frame with outer dimensions of 12" by 14.5". His paintings sell for up to $125,000 and his work is in museums.

Balthasar Beschey, Netherlands/Flemish, 1708-1776. This lovely portrait of the Madonna and Child in a Landscape is oil on wood panel. It is 10 5/8" by 12 7/8" and is in a beautiful period frame with overall dimensions of 19 6/8" by 22". Provenance: Private Midwest Collection, Hanson Gallery, Private UK Collection. Beschey is known for his paintings of religious subjects as well as Flemish landscapes & villages.He studied under Pieter Strick, an unimportant painter, but imitated the styles of Van...

Village scene with green mountain, issued ca. 1950s, non-limited edition.

Pencil signed in the image beneath red artist’s seal, very good impression and color, untrimmed, full margins, light toning in margins, white tape residue on back of margins, printer’s seal on back of margin.

Overall size: 11 ¼ x 17 in., image size: 9 ¾ x 14 ¼ in.

“Male Nudes” Pastels on paper, 24” x 20” framed, 16.5” x 12” unframed Miguel Valdesberea has studied at Havana’s San Mejandro Academy of Fine Arts and was invited to further his studies at San Fernando School of Fine Arts and Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain. Throughout his 20 year career, Mr. Valdesberea painted in Spain, Italy, England, South America, and the United States. He is renowned for his exquisite portraits of business leaders, government officials, deans of American ...

"The Reading" Watercolor on paper, 23.25" x 17.5" unframed Paul Doering is a Dutch artist born in Holland, He studied under the artists Joseph Israels and B. Lommers. He migrated to New Orleans, Louisiana in the late 1880s and was active in the art scene of Louisiana. He then migrated to Laguna Beach, California in 1911. He was very active in the southern California art scene through the 1930s. He is listed in the Who's Who in American Art" as well as the Artist's Blue Book 2005 Edition. D...

Scene from a Noh play from the series “100 Noh Plays” published 1922-1926

Signed Kogyo with publisher’s seal on lower left, very good impression and color, very minor wear, large red collector’s seal

Oban tate-e: 10 x 14 ¾ in.

Scene from a Noh play from the series “100 Noh Plays” published 1922-1926

Signed Kogyo with publisher’s seal on lower left, very good impression and color, light foxing on verso, large red collector’s seal on verso

Oban tate-e: 10 x 14 ¾ in.

Scene from a Noh play from the series “100 Noh Plays” published 1922-1926

Signed Kogyo with publisher’s seal on lower left, fine impression and color, very light wear

Oban tate-e: 10 x 14 ¾ in.

Scene from a Noh play from the series “100 Noh Plays” published 1922-1926

Signed Kogyo with publisher’s seal on lower left, fine impression and color, light soiling on waterfall, general light wear, light toning on verso

Oban tate-e: 10 x 14 ¾ in.

Scene from a Noh play from the series “100 Noh Plays” published 1922-1926

Signed Kogyo with publisher’s seal on lower left, very good impression and color, light soiling on edges, left margin slightly trimmed, large red collector’s seal on verso

Oban tate-e: 10 x 14 ¾ in.

Scene from a Noh play, published 1922-1926

Signed Kogyo on lower left with artist’s seal, fan-shaped publisher’s seal, fine impression and color, visible woodgrain, overall good condition

Oban tate-e: 10 x 14 ¾ in.