Unsigned Abstract Expressionist oil on canvas circa 1965, New York School. Incredible work with fabulous impasto work, in its original gold Lattice frame.
This is a large lithograph, 32 1/2" by 22 3/4", unframed, the subject a reclining nude in a claustrophobic room hung with framed artworks, signed at lower right in pencil by the artist WILLIAM BRICE, and numbered at lower left 5/20 examples. The work was created in 1962 and bears the blindstamp of Tamarind, as well as another unidentified blind stamp on the front and an ink stamp of a gallery, or printer, on the reverse...
Bio: Ernesto Alcántara (1933 - 2019) created a vast body of work along many themes: volcanoes, the Sierra Gorda, seascapes, landscapes, nudes, still life works, travel sketches, political satire, fairy tales drawn for his daughter, characters, with Sor Juana, Don Quixote, and Rembrandt being predominant.
His techniques include oil on linen, prepared by him in his studio with rabbit glue, linseed oil, and tempera; engravings on copper or zinc using burin, dry point, etching, or soft ground;...
By 18th century German etcher and engraver GEORG FRIEDRICH SCHMIDT (1712-1775), this is a fine and beautiful print, titled "Der Bartige Orientale" (The Bearded Oriental), signed in the plate at upper left "G F Schmidt fec" and dated there 1750. Engraved in the plate at lower left in French: "dedie a Monsieur le Comte Algarotti Chambellan de su Majeste Russienne par su tres humble et tres obeissant serviteur Schmidt" (dedicated to Mr...
In 1971 Haku Maki Japanese Master print-maker was at the height of his creative powers. He had already done several “big” prints and turned his skills to producing dramatic prints. This Big Blue was one. It depicts a war instrument, a halberd. Maki created this design so that it showed how the character was written. He showed us how the stroke order flowed on a woodblock print...
An abstract figurative artist known for his vibrant colors and swirls of buttery oil paint
Measuring 20x32”. Oil on canvas.
Artist Robert Watson (1923-2004) has explored a surreal, mysterious world inhabited by lonely figures...
Proportion 10 is an exciting Maki offering—white kanji on bright yellow. This use of yellow was fairly rare in Maki’s work. It is a square print—13.625 sq inches—in excellent condition.
A ray of sunshine in any collection, on any wall.
Marshall Johnson
1850-1921
American, Boston
This is an original oil on canvas by American Marine artist Marshall Johnson. This view of a Sailboat in a stormy sea. This painting measures 14X18 inches. It is clearly signed lower left corner. It came to us in what appears to be the original turn of the century picture frame. The painting is in superb condition, no evidence of any repairs or inpainting...
Original mid-century oil painting on panel by Mervin Jules (USA, 1912-1994). Period frame. Please ask for additional photos and information.
Japanese lithograph print by Toko Shinoda (born 1913) entitled "Arrived Wind". Signed in pencil. Undated. Edition number 27 of 35.
Frame: 33" high x 27" wide
Inside archival mat: 23 1/2" high x 17 1/2" wide
Oil on plywood painting 24" by 29" (" by " framed), signed at lower right "F. Sullivan '53", signed again on the reverse "F. Sullivan" and titled there "High Park Toronto". The painting of trees and a pool of water is created with palette knife especially in lower portion...
An oil on canvas, 12" by 16" and 16 1/2" by 20" in dark stained wood frame, featuring a number of women in a colorful tropical village, carrying baskets of tropical fruits (possibly papayas). The artist signed at bottom right "Paul". The work probably dates to the 1970's or 1980's. A colorful addition to any room. Very slight wear on frame and tiny white area in sky is a spot of disturbed paint.
Gouache on paper painting of a priest sitting quietly on a terrace overlooking the dramatic Mediterranean coastline, 10" by 5 1/2" as framed, apparently unsigned, but almost certainly by a member of the well-known Gianni family of painters. The work is clean and in excellent condition; old frame has a 2" loss at bottom right. There are a number of painters going under the name "Gianni". Many works of such southern Italian scenes are signed M. Gianni, others Y. Gianni...
Markus Pierson original painting "Decade" Jester Coyote, from the limited edition book and graphic of the same name . This painting c 1998 originally came with the limited edition book and graphic 1/400 but is no longer together. Wonderful image of his main character . Size 18 by 24" monogram signature on front left , the same location you can see in the limited edition having text . Originally purchased at Centaur Gallery.
Robert Brackman (Born Odessa, Russia 1898; Died Roank, CT 1980). “Still Life on White”. Oil on Canvas. Signed Lower Right and on Rear (with title). Dimensions; site 19.5"wide x 15.5"high, with gilt frame 27"wide x 22"high. Brackman studied at the National Academy of Design and was a long time teacher at the Art Students League of NY and elsewhere. His paintings are in many Museum Collections.
Pair of original hand colored horse lithographs from "Professor Low's Illustrations of the Breeds of the Domestic Animals
London, 1840" . Drawn by Mr. Nicholson, R.S.A. from a painting by Mr. Shiels, R.S.A. Drawn on stone & printed by Fairland. Published by Longman, Orme, Brown , Green & Longmans, Paternoster Row, London 1840. Presented framed and matted in quality vintage burl wood frames...
Stephen Gooden
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1892-1955
British
This is an original engraving by British artist Stephen F. Gooden. The title is "Diana", this engraving was created and printed in 1940. The image measures 5 1/2X5 1/2 inches. This engraving is pencil signed and dated lower right, It is editioned as 96/110.
This print was the presentation plate for the Print Club of Rochester, N.Y. Printed on a medium weight wove type paper.
The divinity, finely carved kneeling in Praying posture.
Wearing a long Sampot secured by a decorated belt.
Bare upper body with broad shoulders.
Her face with brad lips, meditative expression, elongated earlobes.
Her Hairdress with an image of Buddha Amitabha...
A strong naïve miniature portrait, rendered in oil and watercolor on organic wafer, which is a very unusual combination...
Original oil painting on canvas by Henri D'Estienne (France, 1872-1949), of a Mediterranean vista, circa 1900-1910. Signed by the artist l.l. 25" by 29" in its original frame. Henri D'Estienne was a student of Jean-Leon Gerome, and is mainly known for his Orientalist paintings. His works are held in a number of museums, including the Musee d'Orsay. Provenance: this painting was one of the 200 plus works sold at auction in Paris in 1998 by Gros and Delettrez, when the artist's studio was liq...
A fine unframed watercolor on heavy quality watercolor paper, the subject the famed mission bells at the 18th century Mission San Juan Capistrano in Southern California, titled on reverse label "El Campanario", 20 1/2" by 30", signed at lower right corner "R Folk NWS". The artist is ROGER FOLK, a longtime and familiar artist of great talent, active in the Southern California art scene. Folk according to information developed from the net, appears to be in his seventies. Since the early 1980's...
Angelic Harpist, Gouache Watercolor Study 1970s 23x17” Brazilian Artist Altomira
One of dozens of drawings by this artist that I recently acquired, (ask to see others, not shown in my shop) this is a sketch in soft pencil on paper, the drawing, very simply framed just for protection purposes (no glass), measuring 15 1/2" by 19 1/2", signed at lower left, not dated but probably 1940's. The subject appears to be a European village with figures. The drawing is by California and Massachusetts listed artist DAISY MARGUERITE HUGHES (1882-1968). Hughes was born and died in Los An...
Large oil on canvas, 30" by 40" (34" by 44" framed), unsigned, in its vintage original frame, the subject a desert track through sandy scrub, distant purplish mountains filling the background. Though unsigned, the heavily impastoed, impressionistic style and the scene and colors used are unquestionably the work of JAMES MERRIAM (1880-1951). Merriam was born in Canada and was studying in Detroit, before arriving in Southern California. He traveled the Southwest and California, painting the des...
Albert Gleizes, French, 1881-1953.This vivid painting is Cubiste Composition, Gouache and pencil on heavy paper, 20.2 cm by 28.3cm (about 7 15/16" by 11.2"), signed LR ALB GLEIZES in black, Verso In Pencil, Miette Braive, Rue Chauehat (or Chauchat) Paris, Circa 1920's. Miette Braive (1916-2000) was a cubist painter in Paris
in the circle of Albert Gleizes.\
Excellent Provenance upon request.
His paintings sell for up to $2,709,303 and works on paper sell for up to $150,000. Initially influen...
ARTIST SKYLEAR SIGNED LITHOGRAPH INTERIOR SCENE Measuring 23” x 34”
Still Life With Flowers Oil Painting by Purdy 30x40”, frame size36x46”
A late 20th century intricate gouache painting of the Indo-Persian, Mughal School, sometimes referred to as Indian Persian, very much in the style of the commonly seen miniatures, measuring 21 1/2" by 17 1/2" in the ornately patterned style of frame that often accompanies such works, that pattern extending even onto the edges, as photos show. The painting is in excellent condition. The detail of these sorts of paintings is impressive. An amazing amount of hand workmanship is required to make the...
Stanley Anderson
1884-1966
British
This is a fine line engraving by British artist Stanley Anderson. The title is: The Reading Room. This image was created and printed in 1931 and appeared in the 1931 edition of Fine Prints of the Year. This pencil signed impression has an image size of 6 1/2X8 1/2 inches. Printed on a medium weight laid type paper.
Japanese Woodblock “Kabuki” signed measures 15x10
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Fall Landscape signed by Cody, 16 x 20". Framed Oil Painting 22 x 26".
Original oil painting on paper by Andrea Pietro de Zerega (American, born in Italy, 1916-1990), framed in period frame under glass, signed and dated l.l. also signed, titled "Storming at Edgewater", monogrammed twice,and dedicated "To my good friends the Hurburts" verso. 16" by 20" painting alone, 22" by 26" with frame. Zerega studied at the Corcoran School of Art. He worked and lived in Washington DC and in Italy. Well listed, exhibited, and collected.
Hand colored lithograph titled, “THE BATTERY, NEW YORK/BY MOONLIGHT.” N. Currier lower left, address lower right. Promenade under the leafy trees with the full moon lighting the harbor with sailing vessels. Kennedy Galleries label taken from the earlier back board, now on the new backing. Sight size 9 x 12 ½ inches, over all with frame, 16 1/8 x 19 1/8 inches.
Condition: Minor tears in the margins and some slight discoloration, but otherwise good condition.
A beautiful bronze Thailand walking Buddha, nineteenth century Bangkok period
From our Fine Arts and Americana Collection, a stunning and massive alto-relief sculpture in bonded sand by American contemporary art legend Bill Mack.
For those who have followed the American Contemporary Art Movement over the last 20 years or so, Bill Mack needs no introduction. For those unfamiliar with his work, Bill Mack sculpts in what is referred to as “alto-relief,” which is a variation of bas-relief but incorporates even much greater depth and three dimensionality with portion...