A well painted c1800 - 1812 miniature of a British officer. The sitter is wearing the uniform of a major general, with a red tunic, blue lapels and collar, and gold epaulettes and buttons. The miniature is signed lower left, with a somewhat indecipherable calligraphic monogram of "RM"?. Presented in a gilt metal frame with a bevelled blue glass back. Excellent condition, with an overall size of 2 1/2" by 2"
Benson Bond Moore
(American 1882-1974)
"Autumn on the Patuxent"
Oil on Board, signed lr, and titled and located "at Seven Gabels Near Cedar Point, MD...
Paul Cesar Helleu
1859-1927
French
This is an original drypoint etching by French artist Paul Cesar Helleu. It is identified as Elegante au Chapeau, created and printed C. 1900 in a small edition. The image measures 15 3/4X11 1/8 inches. Twice signed in pencil lower left border and lower left within the platemark. Printed on a medium weight wove type paper with the Helleu watermark. Richly inked burr still evident.
A charming painting done in watercolor on organic material. The child, identified as E.A. Brown (1845-1850) is portrayed against a pink and blue clouded background, indicative that this is a mourning memento. Paintings of young children are always highly sought after and collected.
The painting is in excellent condition, with no issues. The case is damaged on the back, with a section missing, which does not detract from the desirability of this little gem. The size is 1 5/8" by 1 1/4".
Paul Jacoulet
1896-1960
French
This is one of the finest color block prints by French artist Paul Jacoulet. The title: Retour De La Jungle, Tondano: Celebes, This image was created and printed in 1948, Pencil signed, with the Sparrow seal. This image measures 15 3/4X12 inches. The artist used a fine coral powder to give dimension to the compositional colors. He also experimented with Gofun, an egg white derivative that produced a rich opaque effect...
British Three Masted Ship in the Bay of Naples
Italian School, Circa 1870.
Before photography, ship captains, owners or pasangers would commission local artists to paint their ship in foriegn ports, Here we see a ship in the Bay of Naples with Mount Vesuvius in the background
Ptg. : 10.5" x 16"
Frame: 13" x 18"
An absolutely charming painting, done in watercolor and gouache on organic wafer, of a male toddler. A label on the reverse states "J.C. Holt/at 1 yr./1831".
Housed in its original gold case, neither the painting or the case have any condition problems at all. The size is 1 3/4" by 1 1/2".
Early landscape painting of a likely imaginary, idealized, pyramidal mountain peak of California, (doesn't really resemble Mt. Shasta, but I suppose it could be), 20" by 16" on the stretchers, painted on canvas, 25 3/4" by 21 3/4" in a fine old gold 19th century frame, signed at lower right by artist "C. A. Simpson" and dated there 1886. The painting is firmly in the luminous tradition of some of the eastern Hudson River artists, with a pinkish glow suffusing the sky...
A beautifully drawn miniature on natural organic material portrait painting, attributed to Thomas Hazlehurst. The piece has a somewhat ethereal feel to it, with the sitter, in a gauzy white gown, and wearing a double strand of pearls, gazing rather wistfully at the viewer. The portrait is dated 1805, and while not signed, stylistically it would most likely would have been done either by Hazlehurst or John Barry...
A fine miniature by Charles Dixon, signed "CD" and dated 1750. The subject is a gentleman with his hair tied back, wearing a blue coat, red waistcoat, and black stock. Presented in a gilt metal mount with bracelet clasp, measuring 1 3/8" by 1 1/8".
BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE: Information about Charles Dixon (fl 1748 - 1798) appears to be quite sparse, and there is not even certainty that his first name was Charles since those pieces he signed were done so with "CD"...
Robert Bruce Wallis (English, 1794-1878)
Signed: R. B. Wallis (Lower, Right)
" In West Cornwall ", c. 1870s
Oil on Canvas
12 1/4" x 18 1/4"
Housed in a 2 3/4" Ornamented Frame
Overall Size: 17 1/8" x 23 1/8"
Some losses to frame. In otherwise very good condition.
Benson Bond Moore
(American 1882-1974)
"Cloud Shadows, Bluemont, VA"
Oil on board, signed lower right and titled on the reverse
Painting: 10.25" x 16"
Frame: 14.5" x 20"
Provenance: The Estate of a Toms River Collector
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Benson Bond Moore, painter, etcher and teacher was born in Washington, DC...
A charming and beautifully painted landscape done by George W. Drew (signed lower right) in the early 20th century. The scene depicts a country path following beside a river and wending around a wooden house. Adding to this idyllic scene are ducklings on the path and a woman in front of one of the cherry trees surrounding the house, The wonderful luminosity that Drew is well-known for is apparent in this work.
The painting is 36" by 24", and the fine period frame is 43" by 31"...
Manuel Robbe
French
This is an original aquatint etching by French artist Manuel Robbe. The title is; Fleur d'Automne, created and printed in 1903 in an edition of 65, this one is numbered as 55/65 lower left border and hand signed in pencil lower right border. The image measures 19 1/2X14 7/8 inches. Printed on a medium weight laid type paper. This image appears in the Merrill Chase catalog as image number 46. Fine rich impression.
The sheet size: 29 7/8" x 22"
The image size: 25 3/4" x 18 7/8"
The title: "Amor"
Medium: Japon paper
Artist: Paul Guiramand (1926-2008)
Made year: Feb. 1982
Edition Number; 73/100, in pencil
Signed: Guiramand signed in pencil lower right.
The condition: Excellent, never
been framed.
The lithograph was stored away last 30 years.
It came with the Certificate of authenticity...
The sheet size: 29 7/8" x 22"
The image size: 25 3/4" x 19 1/4"
The title: "Jardin a Antibes"
Medium: 100% Arches paper.
Artist: Paul Guiramand (1926-2008)
Made year: July 1985
Edition Number; 167/175, in pencil
Signed: Guiramand signed in pencil lower right.
The condition: Excellent, never been framed.
The lithograph was stored away last 30 years.
It came with the Certificate of authenticity...
Ivan Le Lorraine Albright
1897-1983
American
This is an original pencil signed lithograph by American artist Ivan Albright. The title is: Self Portrait at 55th East Division Street, Chicago. It was created and printed in 1947 in an edition of 250 impressions. The image measures 14 1/8X10 1/8 inches. Ivan Le Lorraine Albright (Chicago 1897-1983) was an American painter and printmaker noted for his meticulously detailed, ultra realistic depictions of decay and aging.
A truly lovely and engaging portrait miniature, on natural wafer, of a beautiful young woman. The subject, attired in a green velvet dress with a black cape and a white fichu, is seated in front of an orange drapery with a view of a landscape. The framing of this gem is of fine construction, with an inner gold plated frame that is easily removable (and replaced) if a smaller overall size is desired...