All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Watercolor : Pre 1980 item #1444619
A nicely worked watercolor featuring the green farmland and coastal mountains of Ireland, signed at lower right by noted, listed Irish artist SAM MCLARNON (1923-2013). The circa 1970's work, 11 1/4" by 18" (17" by 23" in inexpensive modern framing), is in excellent fresh condition, the colors not faded. One can almost smell the oceanic air. There is some record that McLarnon has had auction records in the past as high as $10,000 but I cannot verify that information...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Watercolor : Pre 1980 item #1419239 (stock #JB03309)
Small contemporary watercolor painting of traditional adobe buildings in New Mexico, a kiva oven in foreground, signed at lower left by Santa Clara Pueblo artist ROSALDA SPECKLED ROCK, wife of Paul Speckled Rock of local pottery making fame. This little work measures 5" by 7" in inexpensive black plastic framing. The artist is mentioned online as associated with a gallery studio offering her husband's pottery pieces, in northern New Mexico...
All Items : Fine Art : Drawings : Charcoal : Pre 1980 item #1462243 (stock #04328)
The Size of Drawing: :18" W x 24" H
The Title: Reflection in Window.
Artist: Edward Kawanabe
Medium: Charcoal and conte on texture manila color drawing paper.
Signed by Artist : E Kawanabe, on lower right.
The year of Work: 10/4/1978.
The condition of Drawing: Excellent. Unframed.
This is drawing done in reflection on the window at drawing
class room. It captured inside drawing room as well as otherside
building and windows...
All Items : Fine Art : Prints : Lithographs : Pre 1980 item #1440256
Original lithograph print, 1976, featuring, a typical Boulanger figure reclining on his back, looking up at clouds which incorporate the names and locales of galleries worldwide in which exhibitions of the artist's work are about to be held. There are a number of variants of this poster, the top portion focusing on the gallery and location; this one is for Meridian Gallery of Indianapolis, Indiana...
All Items : Fine Art : Drawings : Charcoal : Pre 1980 item #1309948 (stock #WR1)
Original charcoal and pastel drawing by Wade Reynolds (USA, 1929-2011). This work is in excellent condition. Signed l.r. and inscribed: "For Harry--Merry Christmas 1977". 14" by 18" work alone, 21" by 25" in its gallery frame. Wade Reynolds was a L.A. California artist well known for his striking nudes. His work was widely exhibited: Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Cleveland Museum of Art, Miami Institute of Fine Art, etc.
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : Europe : French : Pre 1980 item #1416438
A charming impressionistic oil on canvas painting of a French village, 21" by 29" (26" by 33 1/2" framed), signed at lower left by the well-listed prolific French artist GEORGES LAPORTE (1926-2000). The work, painted in grays, browns and greens, reminds a bit of the work of Maurice Vlaminck; note the French-style telephone pole at center. LaPorte painted the French coast of Normandy down to Burgundy, still life, and village scenes. Auction records exist to $9400...
All Items : Fine Art : Sculpture : Wood : Pre 1980 item #1444474 (stock #1792)
From our African Collection: A Kenyan Woman Figure from East Africa, circa 1980
All Items : Fine Art : Drawings : Charcoal : Pre 1980 item #1357548 (stock #22072)
Original pastel painting on paper by Ramon Kelley (American, born 1939). Offered in its original frame from Kelley's own gallery. Signed and dated 1971 l.r. Also inscribed verso: "Senora Lucero, Santa Fe, New Mexico, Pastel, $400, Ramon K. 71" In excellent original condition.
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : Pre 1980 item #1052713
Description: Wonderful oil on board painting of Jerusalem's old bazar, vibrant colors, artist's signature, A. Sal, is displayed on the lower left, sight 15.5" x 11.5" housed in a 23" x 19" wood frame. Great condition and shipping is FREE within the U.S.
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Watercolor : Pre 1980 item #1389528 (stock #02465)
The size of frame: 17" W x 21" H. The image area size: 10 1/2" x 14 3/4" x 1 1/2" Thick. The framed Original Ink and Watercolor painting on the paper. The subject of "Hawk and 3 Chicks" was done by artist signed, it read as MIKE DANTES. It is well executed ink and water color work by the artist. The work was done in very finely detail. The brown wood frame. The condition of work excellent. The frame in very good condition. Painting 20-30 years old. Market price $500.00.
All Items : Fine Art : Sculpture : Wood : Pre 1980 item #1465476 (stock #2827)
L'Enfant Gallery
$4,800.00
STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, UNTITLED FIGURATIVE WOODEN SCULPTURE, 48 X 14 X 17 In Stephen Sacklarian (1899–1983) was an Armenian American painter and sculptor of Bulgarian Armenian descent. Although Sacklarian never formally subscribed to any official art movement, critics consider his paintings to be a blend of Modern and Abstract Expressionist, with elements of Cubism...
All Items : Fine Art : Drawings : Charcoal : Pre 1980 item #1454126 (stock #340)
L'Enfant Gallery
$1,800.00
Born in New York in 1898, died Rhode Island 1987. Besides painting she was known for her collection of Natural History items donated to the Smithsonian Collection. This pastel portrait measuring 22x17” framed sizev30x24” it dates from the 1920s/1930s Edna W. Lawrence Natural History Collection the 1920s and ’30s, RISD faculty member Edna W...
All Items : Fine Art : Prints : Etchings : Pre 1980 item #1419661
An etching of a Native American brave on horseback, by important California and western American artist EDWARD BOREIN (1872-1945). The print is a restrike, likely made from the original plates at some point after the artist's death. Measurements are 7" by 8 3/4" inside the plate line (the sheet 11" by 15 1/4", and 16" by 18" as framed in worn black painted oak circa 1920 frame). Borein's place in the hierarchy of western American art is secure...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Watercolor : Pre 1980 item #1422357 (stock #JB05359)
A vintage mid 20th century watercolor painting of a sun-washed Mediterranean village including white church, red roofed buildings and mule-drawn cart, signed at lower left by artist "Costi" (or similar). The work measures 13" by 9 3/4" (19 1/2" by 16 1/2" in attractive silvery frame). Watercolor and frame are in excellent condition.
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Pastel : Pre 1980 item #1420435 (stock #JB02935)
For the collector of art featuring the cat, here is a fine good-sized drawing of two cats, apparently unsigned, but, I think, there's a high likelihood that the artist would be someone listed. The drawing diameter is 18 1/2", the work diameter as framed is 29 3/4". If you look closely you can see that the artist assembled a number of sheets of paper on which to work---you can see the lines where they meet...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : Europe : French : Pre 1980 item #1448741
An oil on board painting, (19" by 16", and 27" by 23" framed), of a French landscape, by the French mid century impressionist artist ROGER ETIENNE (1922-2011). The painting is signed at lower left by the artist and dated there 1975, and at lower right he wrote a dedication to previous owners "Pour Balli & John". The scene, an avenue leading into a small town or village, is at once impressionist and also Expressionist, with strong brush strokes especially in sky, and some points of bright color...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Pre 1980 item #1490917
Thinned oil or possibly water-based casein/tempera on small board painting, 7 1/4" by 5 1/4" framed, signed at lower right by noted American artist Carol Jablonsky (1939-1992). The image is of a young female child, I believe of Native American or Mexican heritage. Jablonsky died at a young age but left behind a large body of work, including prints and original paintings...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Watercolor : Pre 1980 item #1432167
A good-sized watercolor (30 1/2" by 22 1/2", and 37 1/2" by 29 1/2" in present framing without glass), the subject New Mexico adobes in a late autumn landscape, the trees in flaming yellows, backed by surrounding mountains...