"William Hogarth" The Distrest Poet The Works of William Hogarth" as published by Baldwin, Cradock and Joy in 1822 with the original plates restored by James Heath, engraver to His Majesty. The Heath edition was the last to print directly from Hogarth's original engraved plates. All William Hogarth prints appearing after this date are copies of these original graphic works of art. Heath edition 1822 An original copperplate engraving — over 195 years old. Sheet size: approx...

NINETEENTH CENTURY, CHINESE NANKING “OPERA” CARVED AND FRAMED WALL SCULPTURE, Measuring 21” x 32”. The carving done circa 1840 and mounted and framed in the 1940’s. The work was typically done for export to the Irish market…..please also see # 3582

The image shown here is a color added study of an unfinished masterpiece. The flemish painting is in untouched unfinished condition. This painting is in original untouched condition and has not been relined. Due to the Old Master quality, this painting was never overpainted or changed in any way. No resin finish has been applied to this painting. This Old Master Painting tells a Flemish Love Story to Memorialize the love and belief in salvation for his wife...

The Size of Drawing: :18" W x 24" H
The Title: Reflection in Window.
Artist: Edward Kawanabe
Medium: Charcoal and conte on texture manila color drawing paper.
Signed by Artist : E Kawanabe, on lower right.
The year of Work: 10/4/1978.
The condition of Drawing: Excellent. Unframed.
This is drawing done in reflection on the window at drawing
class room. It captured inside drawing room as well as otherside
building and windows...

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)...

SALVADOR DALI

"THE HARBINGER - Mystiche Hochzeit", from the "New Jerusalem" Suite,

COOPERATIVE LlTHOGRAPH ON ARCHES PAPER with Watermark,

Hand Signed in Pencil by Salvador Dali,

Numbered I 197/350 in Pencil,

Blind-stamped "Atelier Duman, Inc, New York" and "Dalart N.V, Copyright 1980", in accordance with "The Official Catalog of the Graphic Works of SALVADOR DALI", by Albert Field, Page 185.

Valued at $7.950 by the "Print Price Guide to ...

FREDERICK REGINALD DONAT ( 1830-1907). A BELGIUM/ITALIAN Artist. Oil on Canvas Portrait of a "FISHERMAN AND YOUNG GIRL". Signed Lower Right and Plaque. Dimensions; 24" x 21"; site 21" x 17.5". Excellent condition.

Ink on tan paper drawing measuring 9 1/2" by 15 1/4", 19 1/4" by 24" framed (no glass presently), titled on backing on a tattered Midtown Gallery, New York (important mid century art gallery there) "Under the Bridge". This is a drawing from under the Oakland Bay Bridge on the San Francisco waterfront, the Golden Gate Bridge to Marin County appearing small in the distance. Some of the buildings along the waterfront, such as the iconic Ferry Terminal, are visible...

A charming watercolor painting of the coastline at Antibes on the French Riviera, 11" by 14 1/2" (16 1/2" by 19 1/4" framed), signed at lower left by artist A. Pinkey and bearing inscription on backing giving the history of the artwork. The inscription reads "Shirley keep/Aunt Amy Pinkey painted this of the Cote d'Azur when she and I spent 6 weeks at Antibes Hotel de Paclette (sp.?) in 1919 (S. recovering from flu...

A color lithograph print, circa 1930 I believe, pencil signed at lower left margin and with printed signature in the margin at right, by the noted Israeli artist ABEL PANN (1883-1963). The subject is a group of primitively-dressed people near a knoll by a body of water surrounded by trees and hills; the central figure seems to be playing a lute in this poetic, Arcadian place. The print may possibly be from the artist's "Bible" series of 1930. Pann was born in Latvia or Belarus...

Japanese limited edition woodblock print by Tadashige Nishida (b. 1942) depicting a white cat set against a vibrant red background. This is an early 1999 printing of this design. In pencil, the bottom margin contains the title "Cat (Look Back) 2w," the edition number 59/120, the artist's signature "T. Nishida," and the date '99 together with the artist's red seal. Paper: 15" x 12 3/4" (image: 11 3/4" x 9 1/2"). Very good overall condition...

A framed PAIR of framed color prints, one (Place de la Concorde, central Paris) 8 3/4" by 12 1/2" (13 1/2" by 17" framed, no glass), the other (Notre Dame and bookstalls along the Seine) 8 1/2" by 12" (15" by 18" framed). Each is pencil numbered at lower left out of editions of 500, and signed at lower right in pencil, by the noted French 20th century impressionist painter CHARLES BLONDIN (1913-1991)...

Oil on canvas still life of flowers in a glass vase, painted in an impressionist hand, 24" by 20" (unframed), signed at lower right corner by artist "L. C. King" and dated there 1939. These flowers could be dahlias. The artist does not appear to be listed but he/she was talented. Frame in perhaps a dark silvery frame for best effect, to pick up on the silvery gray light. Extreme bottom edge has some abrasion from framing, leading to paint loss. There is a small puncture at far right in the ...

A modern unsigned painting, likely acrylic, the complex surface obviously worked and re-worked and built up by the artist----the piece, unframed, weighs nearly 9 pounds; that is a lot of paint. The measurements are 30" by 24". Despite the thickness of the paint, that paint appears to be stable. The generally monochromatic colors, bluish-gray/black, reminding of volcanic cindery glass, with other color showing through, should work well in a number of contemporary settings. Could have some age...

A portrait miniature done by Moses B. Russell and I wish I could say more about this painting or the sitter, but the original backing paper, where Russell signed and often threatened people (incorrectly) not to remove the paper, has been removed. However, the painting was clearly done by Russell and closely mirrors one in the Metropolitan Museum. Excellent condition (any apparent problems in the photo are due to reflections) and presented in a 2 3/4" by 2 1/4" gilt metal case with a lock of hair...

"William Hogarth" Hudibras suite 12 plates on 7 sheets . The Works of William Hogarth" as published by Baldwin, Cradock and Joy in 1822 with the original plates restored by James Heath, engraver to His Majesty. The Heath edition was the last to print directly from Hogarth's original engraved plates. All William Hogarth prints appearing after this date are copies of these original graphic works of art. Heath edition 1822 An original copperplate engraving — over 195 years old. Sheet size: approx...

Georges Lucien Boichard 19th Century French Portrait Painter This is an original oil on mahogany Panel by French artist Georges Lucien Boichard. This painting is signed and dated 1883 upper right. The painting measures 13 1/4X9 1/4 inches. It is housed in a period gilt frame with added inner liner. Boichard was a well known French Portrait artist. He lived in Paris and his work was accepted to the Paris Salon in 1880. The overall frame measures 23X19 inches.

Charles A. Watson (American, 1857-1923)

Moonlight on the Chesapeake

Oil on canvas, signed lower right

Painting size: 12” x 10”

Frame size: 15.5” x 13.5”

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Watson was born in Baltimore, MD. He studied with A. Castaigne, E.S. Whiteman and D. Woodward. A foundin...

A very fine photograph by renowned Italian artist Olivo Barbieri (born 1954 in Carpi, Emilia-Romagna) of the Grand Canal of Venice, Italy done in 2002, measuring 40” x 80” (100 cm x 200cm) framed in a beautiful silver frame that measures 48” x 88” He is recognized for his innovative technique creating miniature still photography [1] from actual landscapes by simulating shallow depth of field via the use of tilt-shift lens photography. Barbieri's technique simulates the shallow depth ...

Antique 18th-century large wood sculpture of the Sorrowful Virgin Mary, Blessed Virgin Mary. The sculpture is beautifully polychrome on gesso. On top of an integral octagonal pedestal base stands Holy Mary. Her finely carved black hair flows and her face is in a state of spiritual ecstasy, her hands clasped in a prayer posture. She is wearing a white tunic and an elaborately carved blue mantle decorated with silver stars and gold trimming. Santos played an important role in bringing the Cath...

A strong oil on wood portrait of a gentleman sporting a long ponytail, and wearing a large black hat, a ruffled white shirt, a brownish-gray jacket. Cleverly executed to look like the painting is oval and in a mat, in actuality the entire surface is painted and is not a mat.

The condition of this work is excellent, with no issues or restoration. The frame, which is modern, nicely complements this work sight size is 6 1/2" by 4 1/2", with the framed size being 8 3/4" by 7".

Unusual bronze figure of Mandarin, mounted, 19th Century, rare collector's item, good weight/condition, base shows wear Size: H. 19cm x W. 7cm x D. 19cm

The creator Mizoguchi Yoshiharu　 Mr. Mizoguchi is a kaleidoscope creater living in Shizuoka prefecture,Japan and he is also good at using lacquer, making dynasty style paper and writing calligraphy. Recently, he has also created works using wood grain with old Japanese cloth. The kaleidoscope created from his excellent sensitivity has a representation of Japanese beauty "wabi sabi"at the image and the shape. The series 6 Japanese lacquer black Method: OIL/ Light from the side ...

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 Biennale, the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna in Rome, and the Institute ...

A strong pencil on paper self portrait in caricature style, 8 1/2" by 7" (14 1/4" by 10 1/4" framed), signed at lower center by the noted German painter and author, JOACHIM RINGELNATZ (1883-1934). The self-mocking profile drawing shows the distinctive nose and hair shock, both featured in a 1983 German 50 Pfennig postage stamp, a canceled example of which has been taped to the glass at lower right by a previous owner of the drawing. A word that looks something like "Nordegg" appears at right i...

Russian born artist who worked for the WPA, amd in 1939 was commissioned for a murals for the department of Justice in Washington DC. His work and papers are at Yale University and some of his works are in the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art This work is graphite on paper, in a silver deco frame that measures 29x27 inches…… Sterne was born in Liepāja, Latvia, the youngest of five children to an Orthodox Jewish family living in the port city of Libau (now Liepāja), Latvia, when it was...

An endearing small English or continental miniature of an attractive young woman with reddish-brown hair with a pearl clip, and wearing a blue and white gown with pearl decorations at the shoulders. The glazed reverse of the frame features hair in a basket weave pattern.

No condition issues to speak of. The length is 1 1/2" with a 1 1/4" width.

A vintage impressionist oil on canvas painting of a sunny fenced meadow, signed with initials "FB" at lower right, 10" by 14" (14 1/4" by 18 1/4" framed). The work came from a German-American family which had brought much art from the old country, suggesting a European origin. The painting is pleasant and easy to live with. A cleaning to remove light surface dirt would be beneficial, as would a new gold frame, the present wood one not flattering to the work.

A superbly painted portrait of a handsome gentleman, strongly attributed to James Tooley. The sitter has blue eyes, red hair and beard, and is attired in a black jacket, black vest, with a blue-gray waistcoat and cravat.

The artistry shown in this piece is of the highest quality, and the feel and techniques indicate that it was done by James Tooley. Further, on the back of the painting, under the protective paper backing, was a trade label for Kaussler & Smith, a 19th c Philadelphia maker of ...

Sepia Ink Drawing Of Daniel Webster, William Cullen Bryant, and Washington Irving… Dated And Signed 1852 More information coming soon measuring 8x11 inches

Irving Amen's works are most commonly prints, as he is considered a master print maker in woodblock, etching, lithography and silk screen; this example appears to be etching or etching with aquatint. He also executed oils and acrylics in the course of a long career. This work, titled at lower left in pencil "Love & Peace" and numbered there 31/200 examples, is signed in pencil at lower right. The print measures 20 1/4" by 14 3/4" inside the mat (32" by 23" as framed). Note the colors---a blu...

Color etching titled at lower left "St. Philips Charleston, S.C.". signed in pencil just outside the plate line at lower right by the listed English-born artist who worked in a number of geographical areas of the United States, LEON PESCHERET (1892-1971). States in which the artist worked include Louisiana, Virginia, Tennessee, South Carolina, Wisconsin (where he lived for quite some time), Illinois, and notably, Arizona and the Southwest. This is a fine etching by a talented graphic artist who ...

Oil on canvas laid on board painting of San Juan Capistrano mission in Orange County, California, 5" by 5", 7" by 12 1/4" in period pie crust frame. Written in pencil in old hand on the tattered framing paper is "San Capistrano Mission". Although unsigned, the handling, subject matter and color palette are unquestionably of the hand of the noted California prolific painter RICHARD DETREVILLE (1864-1929). I have owned and sold other unsigned paintings as being by Detreville, and I will stand by ...

WILLIAM C. EMERSON, AMERICAN 1865-1937, TONALIST LANDSCAPE, Oil on canvas, 18 1/2 x 24 in. (46.99 x 60.96 cm.), Frame: 23 1/4 x 29 in. (59.06 x 73.66 cm.). Born in London, England, William Emerson was an architect and a painter of tonalist landscapes. He was active in Chicago and New Preston, Connecticut. He was a member of the New York Watercolor Club, Chicago Watercolor Club, Chicago Society of Artists, and the Westchester Art Institute and exhibited at the Chicago Art Institute.

A circa 1940's restrike print of the popular ice skating scene from "American Winter Scenes" series, measuring 17" by 23 3/4" inside the mat and 23 3/4" by 30 1/2" framed. The title was evidently cut off from central bottom portion at one point and was then affixed to reverse side. Coloring is in the print most likely and not hand coloring. Retains old brown framer's label of "The Brown Shop", a mid-century Pasadena, California art and frame shop. A decorative print for the Americana decor, ...

A colorful and rare painting of the beloved La Boca neighborhood of Buenos Aires, by the important Argentine artist VICENTE FORTE (1912-1980). The oil on canvasboard painting is signed at lower right where it is dated 1949. Measurements (unframed) are 43 cm. by 54 cm. (17" by 21"). Written on the reverse is "Vicente Forte/Pintor Argentino/Oleo sobre carton/Caserios verdes (Boca). Forte was born near Buenos Aires, where by 1935 he had received an art education at the Escuela de Bellas Artes. S...