Saarinen's model 61 "Grasshopper " chair was the first lounge chair he designed for Knoll in 1946. Responding to what he saw as the relaxed posture a sitter desires, he sought to support the seat, back, shoulders, and head in an organized way. His desire to simplify a form to its fewest elements resulted in the arms and legs all being connected and formed of laminated birch. This is a rare prototype example in original condition that as its original upholstery Dimensions Height: 34.75 in...

From one collection, EIGHT framed watercolor drawings (****NOT PRINTS****) of flowering botanical specimens, with their respective Latin classification names written in brown ink, generally at lower left. The works are on an exceedingly delicate tissue-like paper, which is then affixed at edges to a card, causing a puckering effect of the paper. There is another original drawing on the reverse side of one of the works (not pictured)...

Aluminum foil, duct tape, oil paint, house paint and other items make up this credible thing of Art. The Lucien Crump Art Gallery and Education Center closed its doors for the final time Friday after 40 years of serving Philadelphia as the first to feature works by African-American artists. The gallery’s namesake, who had a long career as an artist and educator, passed away at age 71 in 2006...

Mario Russo (1925-2000) was an Italian painter known for his unique style and innovative approach to art. Born in Naples, Italy, Russo received his formal art education at the Academy of Fine Arts in Naples, where he studied painting and sculpture...

Anne Lane studied art at George mason University in Virginia, completed her education at Saint Patrick’s college, Ireland, where she studied theology and philosophy. The tonal and contemplated intensity of her paintings reflect her 10 years spent working as an artist under the desert sun of New Mexico. Her vibrant style,resonant with color and baroque in detail,swoons its delight over her canvases...

Max Kassler, American 1905–1992 was an abstract Artist known for some of the most unusual experimental work based on the human figure He was an early student of the Picasso school of painting. This work culminated his idea of abstraction in space. This is part of the collection we have at the gallery. Automatic drawing was pioneered by the English artist Austin Osman Spare who wrote a chapter, Automatic Drawing as a Means to Art, in his book, The Book of Pleasure (1913)...

Woman with Dark Hair by Anne Lane. Oil on Canvas. 24 x 24". Frame Size 30 x 30". ….. Anne Lane studied art at George Mason University in Virginia, completed her education at Saint Patrick’s college, Ireland, where she studied theology and philosophy. The tonal and contemplated intensity of her paintings reflect her 10 years spent working as an artist under the desert sun of New Mexico. Her vibrant style,resonant with color and baroque in detail,swoons its delight over her canvases...

Mario Russo Roman artist 1925-2000”Vado Forte E Testa Di Marmo, Oil 16x20” Mario Russo Italian | 1925 - 2000 Mario Russo was an Italian painter who was born in 1925. Mario Russo's work has been offered at auction multiple times, His was a close friend and taught art to Fellini This is a work done in his studio

Max Kassler, American 1905–1992 was an abstract Artist known for some of the most unusual experimental work based on the human figure He was an early student of the Picasso school of painting. This work culminated his idea of abstraction in space. This is part of the collection we have at the gallery. Automatic drawing was pioneered by the English artist Austin Osman Spare who wrote a chapter, Automatic Drawing as a Means to Art, in his book, The Book of Pleasure (1913)...

Philadelphia Outsider Lucien Crump “Eve In The Garden of Eden” oil 32x32” Outside artist Julien Lucien Crump,Philadelphia 1934-2006 I AM WHAT I AM “ 30”x40 acrylic on panel from the Philadelphia Inquirer the following, The Lucien Crump Art Gallery and Education Center closed its doors for the final time Friday after 40 years of serving Philadelphia as the first to feature works by African-American artists...

Religious Scene by Julien L Crump, Oil on Canvas, 30 x 40", 1940s

Pair of early Edo period carved Baku mythological elephants. These would have been built into the design of a temple, displayed high up by the beam construction. Hand carved with great care from a single piece of Keyaki hardwood (zelkova wood).

Baku are Japanese supernatural beings that dispel evil spirits and devour nightmares when the mouth is open and retain good spirits when the mouth is closed...

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A beautiful oil on canvas work that depicts different caricatures inspired by Vincent Van Gogh, measuring 39” x 49”

A abstract modernist landscape signed Werner Drewes in Watercolor measures 22”x28” and framed measures 31”x38” Werner Drewes was born in Canig, Germany, and began studying art in 1920 at the Stuttgart School of Architecture...

R GRAHAM SIGNED MODERNIST OIL measuring 24” x 27”

Norwich, England Artist B. George BAYLISS, 1900-1987, was a landscape plein aire Artist working mainly in his native England. This work was done near the quant Village of Norwich in oil, and framed in a gold leaf frame. The painting measuring 20” x 24” and is signed and dated 1942

JESTER IS A MIXED MEDIA ON PAER, MEASURING 44” x 31”. Ephrem Kouakou is one of the world’s foremost African painters. He currently resides in Baltimore, Maryland, and Ivory Coast, West Africa. His powerful, vivid paintings are in the collections of The Metropolitan Museum, New York, the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art, Washington DC. and Fondo Del Sol Museum, Washington DC. He is noted for his bold blending of indigenous African visual sensibilities and folk motifs with West...

TROIS MEME IS A WORK ON PAPER DEPICTING A ABSTRACTION OF ONE PERSON IN THREE STYLES…….Ephrem Kouakou is one of the world’s foremost African painters. He currently resides in Baltimore, Maryland, and Ivory Coast, West Africa. His powerful, vivid paintings are in the collections of The Metropolitan Museum, New York, the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art, Washington DC. and Fondo Del Sol Museum, Washington DC. He is noted for his bold blending of indigenous African visual sensibiliti...

Italian Master Artist Mario Russo Still Life with Sculptures Oil 20x24 Mario Russo (1925-2000) was an Italian painter known for his unique style and innovative approach to art. Born in Naples, Italy, Russo received his formal art education at the Academy of Fine Arts in Naples, where he studied painting and sculpture. He quickly gained recognition for his bold use of color and dynamic compositions. Russo exhibited his works in galleries and museums around the world, including the Venice Bi...

Glen Pizer, Washington DC artist known for his majestic portraits and surreal landscapes We have a fine selection of the artists work. Please inquire or look through our website ….

Manfred Schwartz (November 11, 1909 in Łódź, Poland – November 7, 1970 in New York City, United States) was a Polish-born American artist who was educated at the Sorbonne in Paris, the Académie de la Grande Chaumière in Paris, the Art Students League of New York, and the National Academy of Design in New York City. He also studied with Charles Hawthorne, John Sloan, and George Bridgman” this work is of the lower east side of Manhattan circa 1940 oil on canvas measuring 16x20”.. PERMAN...

Italian Artist ArtistLuigi Avolio Sculpture of Neptune In .800 Fine Solid Silver highly detailed, and heavy in weight measuring 11.25” in height sitting on an onyx base that measures 3”x 4.5” The Avolio family was famous for sculpture in bronze and silver metals. Eugenio Avolio 1879-1929 was know for his large commissions and his son, Luigi has carried on the tradition of his father.

“THREE FIGURES” is a mixed media on paper work, measuring 44” x 31” and reminds us of Francis Bacons Triptychs……. Ephrem Kouakou is one of the world’s foremost African painters. He currently resides in Baltimore, Maryland, and Ivory Coast, West Africa. His powerful, vivid paintings are in the collections of The Metropolitan Museum, New York, the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art, Washington DC. and Fondo Del Sol Museum, Washington DC. He is noted for his bold blending of i...

Kay Robertson South Carolina artist 19th century Still Life Floral Study in oil on canvas 25x20, frames size 33x27”

"The Scavenger" by Rita Welpe Barnett. 1930s. Oil on Canvas. 34 x 26". Frame Size 42.5 x 34".

African Master Artist HOLAWEWE known for his amazing figures and gestures brings together his work in this piece combining figures, in this case portraits with geometric African shapes and color. Signed and dated on the lower right 2017 oil on canvas, measuring 45” x 47”

An abstract portrait in oil signed by the Russian Artist Mishien

THIRTY SELF PORTRAITS is a mixed media work on paper measuring 44” x 31”….Ephrem Kouakou is one of the world’s foremost African painters. He currently resides in Baltimore, Maryland, and Ivory Coast, West Africa. His powerful, vivid paintings are in the collections of The Metropolitan Museum, New York, the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art, Washington DC. and Fondo Del Sol Museum, Washington DC. He is noted for his bold blending of indigenous African visual sensibilities and fol...

JUAN (DE LA CRUZ LOPEZ) SOLER-SPANISH; 1951- VISION OF ELEGANCE, PARIS Oil on Canvas Signed: lower right: J Soler. Dimensions; 17.5" x 21" ; ramed; 24.5" x 28"

Jacques James Joseph Tissot 1836-1902 French This is an original etching with drypoint by French artist James Tissot (1836-1902) The title is: Promenade Dans La Neige, A Walk in the Snow, created and printed in 1880 in an edition of 100. This etching has the Tissot red monogram stamp in the lower right border, the 2nd state of 2. The subject is a study of Kathleen Newton in the Garden of Tissot's house in winter. This very large etching is in fine condition printed on a watermarked wove ...

Harrison Bird Brown 1831-1915 American This is an original oil on canvas painting by American Harrison Bird Brown (1831-1915) This view of Seaside Cliffs and the moody sea has an image size of 14X24 inches, signed lower right H.B. Brown. This painting is housed in a period gold fluted cove frame. The overall frame measures 25X34 inches. Very fine original condition.

Purdy signed oil on canvas large Nude measuring 40 x 50“, frame size 46 x 58“

Done in the golden age of American landscapes of the early 20th century this work in oil measuring 32x45” and is unsigned and unframed …

Belgian Cityscape, House of Parliament circa 19th Century by Martin Bolle. Oil on Canvas. 13" x 11". Frame Size 20" x 17"……. Born in 1912 at Vilvoorde, Martin Bolle showed early an aptitude to painting and was encouraged to attend art school. Enrolling at the Academie de St. Lue at Schaerbeek he commenced learning the techniques of oil painting. Continuing his studies at the Antwerp Academy, he received training from Constant Pellegrin and Jules Brouwers. In 1932 he won the prestigious Prix...

Italian born artist Giannaccini known for beautiful landscapes. This work in a beautiful gilt frame