A fine portrait miniature attributed to John Downman, although Charles Hayter is a secondary possibility. Simply attired in a white gown, and with powdered hair, the sitter is shown with a pensive and somewhat downcast expression. Presented in a gold frame, the glazed reverse having a plaited hair border and a hairwork wheat-sheaf with seed pearls on opalescent glass...
(Consignment). An important American oil painting of the Hand Sisters of Virginia by American artist Blanchard. The children dressed in late 18th century clothing measuring 38x48”,oil
A drawing with ink, pencil, watercolor and gouache on laid paper depicting a harbor scene very much in the manner of the French artist Claude Vernet (1714-1789). Perhaps there is a print source for this drawing. The work is signed in the lower right, “Tho. Ryves. 1770.” The most likely artist is either the father Thomas Ryves (1721-1788) or his son Thomas (born 1753) from the distinguished Dorset, England family...
A fine and charming portrait miniature with an unusual and exceptional reverse. The sitter is a sweet woman painted in an ethereal manner. She is wearing pearl earrings and a cream gown with a pair of roses at the low point of the neckline. There is a lace fichu with a double blue line at the border...
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...
Antique Carved Wooden Angel, holding a crown and a septer.
Probably English, 18th Century
15.75"tall, Oak
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".
Jean Bart 1651-1702, 1789 by Antoine Louis Francois Sergent-Marceau , etching with watercolor . Size 9.75" by just under 6.4" fair condition spotting some foxing.
A nicely executed miniature portrait painted on organic wafer by Thomas Hull. The sitter is a blue-eyed gent in a blue coat, frilled chemise, and white waistcoat. Presented in a gilt metal frame with a collection label on the reverse.
The condition of the painting and the frame are excellent, with no issues. The dark areas at the edges of the painting are due to light refraction in the photos and do not appear in person...
An excellently painted miniature portrait of a gentleman, rendered by Thomas Richmond in watercolor on organic wafer. The sitter, with powdered hair, is attired in a black coat, matching waistcoat, and a frilled white shirt and stock.
Presented in a gilt metal frame, with printed interior scene on the reverse. The condition is excellent, with strong colors and no issues. Any white specks in the photo are dust motes...
. Bretherton “Moses” etching 1783 measuring 11x15”
Portrait Miniature of a Man in Profile, Germany, late 18th century, watercolor on ivory, rectangular shape set in a gilt-metal frame. Size: 3" x 2.5".
Condition Report: Good condition with minor damage to the glass on lower left side.
Madonna Dolorosa Sicilian Mahogany Sculpture Eighteenth Century …The Mother Of Sorrows
A fine miniature, painted in watercolor on natural material, by George Place. The subject is a rather jowly hazel-eyed fellow in liturgical garb. Housed in its original gold plated case.
The painting is in excellent condition with no issues. The black or white specs in the photo are only in the photograph. Size of the cased painting is 2 3/8" by 2".
NOTE: George Place (c1760 - 1805) was born in Ireland and studied there under F.R. West...
This miniature of George Washington was found by an advanced collector in London. We have agreed to research this miniature for the owner. The very American style of painting on ivory miniature measures 42mm x 35mm, and is mounted in its original gold frame. To date, we have sent photos of this miniature to Mount Vernon and to another advance collector in the South. We will advise more as we receive more information on this rare item.
GEORGE MORLAND
BRITISH, 1763-1804
SHEPHERD SEATED WITH HIS HERD AGAINST A STORMY SKY
Oil on canvas
Lower center signed and dated: Geo. Morland 1797, verso label with artist information
Dimensions:
26 x 33 1/2 in. (66.04 x 85.09 cm.), Frame: 38 x 47 1/2 in. (96.52 x 120.65 cm.)
George Morland
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George Morland (Henry Robert Morland, c...
Dutch Interior Scene, Unsigned, 17th Century, Oil on wood panel,measuring 15" x 25", Frame Size 20 x 28",
An excellent example of the work of David Gibson, signed, lower left, "Gibson 1793". The sitter is a woman wearing a gown with low decolletage and a green and yellow hat. She is posed looking pensively to the viewer's left.
The painting is in excellent condition, with no flaws to speak of, and is in a gilt metal pendant case...