"THE HELPING HAND", a Superb 18th Century ORIGINAL VENETIAN SANGUINE (red chalk) PAINTING with very tasteful, quality Gold Framing, from Northern ITALY.
Purchased at CHRISTIE'S in December 1992, (details on photos # 2 and 3 on the back of this framed painting). Work size: 23 cm. x 20 cm. (9" x 8"). Very good condition. Provenance: Anthony G. Henderson.
A very special and rare Original 18th Century Italian Painting for Collectors!
According to Sotheby's London old master specialists, this painting is an ANTIQUE copy of the major museum work "Stormy Landscape with Philemon and Baucis" by artist SIR PETER PAUL RUBENS (1577-1640), one of the major figures in European art history. The original is presently in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, Austria...
"Veduta della Piazza della SS. Nunziata, Statua Equestre di Ferdinando Primo, Fonti, e Loggie Laterali" Lively view of Nunziata square with the statue of Ferdinand I in Florence after Giuseppe Zocchi (1711or 1717 - 1767) and engraved by B.Sgrilli. From "Scelta di XXIV Vedute delle principali contrade, piazze, chiese, e palazzi della Città di Firenze".
The 24 plates in this work show views in Florence. The scenes are enlivened by human activity...
A well painted watercolor on natural wafer, signed on the backing paper by Louisa Freeman. The sitter, a gentleman of aristocratic bearing, is arrayed in the height of fashion for the period, sporting a black jacket, yellow vest, and white stock. Housed in an ebonized wood frame.
The condition of the frame and painting is excellent, with no issues to speak of. The sight size of the portrait is 2 5/8" by 2 1/8", with a framed size of 5" by 4 3/8".
A hand water colored image of a man walking down a hillside in low vegetation with a shotgun in his hands, preparing to shoot, following two dogs walking towards right; another man standing at a wooden fence in middle ground, holding a shotgun; trees, fields and houses in background. 1798
Etching, Dimensions page trimmed
Height: Height: 7.75"
Width: Width:9.75" water damage on upper edge but far from plate lines.
Nicholas Dorigny, European, 1657-1746, Engraving after Zampeire from the fresco in the church of St. Andrew della Valle at Rome, "Saint Luke", image size: 22 3/4 x 17 1/2 inches, plate size: 24 3/8 x 17 3/4 inches, Prov. JW Randal: 2528
An extremely fine depiction of an older woman, attributed to Charles Jagger, done in watercolor on natural wafer. Jagger was known to draw with a high degree of accuracy and talent, especially in the faces of his subjects, and that is certainly the case here. Also note the way the lace edges and the satin dress are highlighted...
. Bretherton “Moses” etching 1783 measuring 11x15”
Jacob Gole
1660-1737
Dutch
This is an original mezzotint engraving by Dutch artist Jacob Gole (1660-1737) This image, The Drawing Lesson was created after the painting by Godfrey Schalcken. This image identified in the lower border has an image size of 9 3/4X7 7/8 inches. Printed on an early laid type paper, some foxing but overall very fine condition. It has a collectors seal in the lower border, "H de t stat".
Antique Carved Wooden Angel, holding a crown and a septer.
Probably English, 18th Century
15.75"tall, Oak
Rare Burmese 18th Century Shan State hand carved white Marble Disciple in adoration. Solid and heavy piece. Polychrome with some discoloration due to age, condition: good. Size: H. 20" x W. 11.5" x D. 7.5"
Dutch Artist Jan Griffier The Younger “Golden Age Landscape” Oil 42x36, a beautiful painting depicting an English gentleman hunter who comes upon an ancient ruin with the sculpture of The Mythical figure of Cronus oil on canvas measuring 48x36 inches……Jan Griffier II (1688–c.1750]) was an 18th-century painter active in England.
Biography
Griffier was born in England and died in London...
Engraving on paper, the sheet 16 1/8" by 19" (18" by 20 1/2" as framed), the subject a bewigged magistrate type at his desk, surrounded by a salon of 18th century folk, the title line underneath beginning with "Here Justice Triumphs in his Elbow Chair.......". This is a moralizing work by one of the most famous satirists and social commentators of all time, WILLIAM HOGARTH of England (1697-1764)...
Authentic antique, large 18th-century Greek Orthodox icon triptych, finely hand-painted on wood panels. The center wooden panel has a niche carved as a raised arch. Within is an image of the crowned Mother of God (Theotokos), flanked by the Greek script.
The Virgin crowned and nimbate, in a richly embroidered veil, supports a small, rather adult-looking Christ child on the one hand...
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".
Eighteenth Century Portrait Drawing Unsigned In Conté Crayon 16x13” of a young woman done circa 1790-1820
18th c Mrs Ogee Engraving "Pub Aug. 1 1775 by MDarly, Strand"a woman with a bonnet wig and ogee-shaped profile, in an oval. 1 August 1775. Rare print nice condition matted 14" by 18" A copy of this print is in the British Museum
A beautifully painted miniature, on organ material, of an older woman dressed in a dark dress with elaborate ruffled collar, a lace fichu and hat, the latter two with incredibly detailed brush strokes. Excellent condition with no issues. 2 1/2" diameter.
Ex Frederick Cochran collection.