This very well carved contemporary snuff bottle is 2 ½” high, 1 5/8” wide and 1” thick. The lighter part was carved as the body of the bottle and darker part was carved into a praying mantis resting on a cucumber. The workmanship is precise and clear. It is well hollowed, polished and in great condition.

Oil on canvas Taos Pueblo by Thadeus Welch painted in 1898. A Rare glimpse into time a historical painting of the Taos Pueblo oil on canvas measuring 18 x 24 inches in excellent all original condition. Welch studied art with Virgil Williams and was an apprentice in the studio of J. W. Ogilvy in exchange for art lessons. While there, he made the acquaintance of a wealthy patroness who financed a four-year scholarship for further study in Europe...

John Ulbricht, Cuba, Illinois, and presently living in Majorca, Spain, 1913-, He is known for figural nude drawings/paintings and is listed in Who was Who in American Art. He has a extensive gallery and exhibition record and is in many museums including The National Portrait Gallery.

Robert Fowler, British, 1853-1926. Oil on Canvas, signed 16"W by 22"H.

A Very Rare/Fine Korean Water Color Painting by Won Suk Yeon (¿ø¼®¿¬) (1922-2003): ¡°Two young friends in Korean traditional dress¡±, framed. Korea, circa 1960s, framed, and painted on paper elaborately, and signed the artist¡¯s round seal ¡°¿ø¼®¿¬¡± in Korean stamped on the lower left. The actual painting size before framed; 10 1/4¡± x 15 1/4¡±, and after framed; 9 3/4¡± x 14 3/4¡±¡± It¡¯s in very fine condition without any noticeable damages at all ****R...

Poem 70-73 Taiwa (Level or peace), 31/106, 17.5”x 24.5”. Haku Maki produced this Big Green print in 1970. His Big prints-—large for him-—appeared mainly in the period 1968-75. This print, the only horizontal one of all his Big prints, depicts the kanji for Level, Peace and the like. I believe it has other meanings. When I first saw this image many years ago but had not seen the bottom margin clearly, I thought it was a stylized rendition of Woman, a very frequent Maki subject...

A finely done miniature portrait painting by Joseph Wood. Although unsigned, there is no question that this fine rendering of a young woman was done by Wood.

Sight size of this nice example is 2 1/4" by 1 13/16", and the period case is 2 1/2" by 2 1/16". The condition of the painting is excellent, with vibrant coloring, and no chips, cracks, or restoration. The period case (and glass) is in excellent condition, but it is missing the back, a replacement for which which can be made...

"Parisian Street Scene" Oil on canvas, 24" x 12" unframed, 29" x 17" framedAndre Gisson was born with the name Anders Gittleson, in Brooklyn, New York but lived in Westport, Connecticut for most of his life. He traveled extensively and studied throughout Europe and the Far East. Mr. Gittleson was a leading American realist painter. He graduated from the Pratt Institute and was a Captain in the Army during WWII...

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...

"Village Road" Oil on canvas, 16" x 12" unframed, 20.25" x 16.25" framed. Miguel Galvez Y Geronimo, Philippine, 1912-1989. Miguel Galvez was born in Paombong, Bulacan and studied under Teodoro Buenaventura. He established his own studio in 1950 and was the first Filipino to win a silver medal in the 1957 Southeast Asia Art Festival...

Adolph Richard Fleischmann, American, 1892-1969. This Renoir like floral still life is perfect in its simplicity and strong colors. It is 18" by 14" in its original 5" gold leaf frame. It is signed lower left with the monogram RF in the tablecloth. Fleischman was born in Germany and exhibited in Europe and New York. His work is in museums in New York and east coast museums and in France and Germany. He is listed in Who was Who in American Art as well as in numerous publications.

A nude slave girl on a bear skin rug orientalist manner oil by A. Goldwhite a listed artist. This stunningly beautiful painting is c. 1900 oil on board framed in a quality period gold leafed frame. Signed lower right A. Goldwhite measuring approximately 18 x 24 inches framed size 24 x30 inches the condition is excellent. A quality painting would be a fine addition to any collection.

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...

George Hawley Hallowell 1872-1926, Arlington, Mass. This exceptional oil on canvas is 30"x30" in a 1920's 2" period gold leaf original Newton Macklin frame. It is in good condition, signed and dated on the lower right. His paintings sell for up to $10,000. He is listed in Fieldings, Mallett, and Who Was Who in American Art.

A Seated Young Lady in Red Oil Painting by Kim Heung Sou (Kim Sou, b...

Chinese painting of houses near water way, painted in oil on linen, wooden frame, figures in background, reflections of buildings in water, attributed to Wu Guangzhong. Size including frame: 32 1/2" high x 44 1/4" wide Size of painting without frame: 24" high x 36 1/4" wide

A Very Rare Korean Daily Life Street Scene Oil Painting by Western Artist: Korea, Signed “Asch Campbell” in pencil and dated “Oct. 12, 925” on verso...

De Witt Parshall, Santa Barbara, California, 1864-1956...

George Loring Brown, Malden, Massachusetts, 1814-1889. This expensive landscape is a view of Sorrento including Mount Vesuvius in the background. This oil on canvas is 12" x 20" in a 3" 19th century frame. It is signed and titled verso very clearly and it is in very good condition with appropriate craqueleur. The edges have been reinforced but are still original. He lived in the U.S. and Europe and his more sought after paintings are those of southern Italy. He is in Fielding and Mallett, He was...

From our Southeast Asia Collection, this is the third offering from our four-part series of Burmese Hyper-Realism Masterpieces executed in charcoal. From a technical perspective, these are some of the most extraordinarily realistic renditions in charcoal that we have ever seen, from any culture and from any time period. The artistic talent reflected in the creation of these works is really nothing short of amazing, especially when considering the inherent limitations of working in charcoal compa...

Road by the River Seine" Oil on canvas, 16.25" x 20" unframed Andre Gisson was born with the name Anders Gittleson, in Brooklyn, New York but lived in Westport, Connecticut for most of his life. He traveled extensively and studied throughout Europe and the Far East. Mr. Gittleson was a leading American realist painter. He graduated from the Pratt Institute and was a Captain in the Army during WWII. Over 4 decades his one man shows extended from New York, Washington, Texas, and California t...

¡°The two adversaries (left)¡± and ¡°The two adversaries (right)¡± were published 5 December,1950. The carver was Maeda; the printers were Honda, Uchikawa and Onodera. Both have Paul Jacoulet¡¯s pencil signature and red Arrow seal on the lower corner. They are in excellent condition. ¡°This simple but highly symbolic pair reveals Jacoulet¡¯s feelings toward the North Koreans. In his public dedication to President Truman, the artist expressed ¡°gratitude for aid given so pro...

Max Kuehne,American, NY, 1880-1968, Oil on Canvas in original frames made by artist, 24" by 30" signed lower right. This is one a pair of florals that are perfect examples of his still lives. The brush work and colors are unmatched with interesting background and with one of a kind frames made for each painting. The artist has an extensive exhibition record with works in many American and European museums including the Museum of Modern Art and the Victoria & Albert Museum. His auction records ar...

This portrait was purchased in Georgia from the West Family. The owner had been a partner in the Law Firm King and Spaulding. The portrait appears to be of a Lawyer or a Justice. This high quality portrait measures 20" x 16". It has been relined. We are researching this painting and will advise progress later. Our research indicates that this is a portrait of a young Joseph Story(1779-1845). This portrait is painted in the style of Gilbert Stuart.

Fausto Zonaro, Italian, 1854-1929. This small jewel is 6" by 8 1/2" . It is oil on board in a newer goldleaf frame. This is a charming landscape depicting children with animals. Zonaro was known for painting genre portraits, landscapes, and farms. His paintings go for $1,280 up to $13,500. He is listed in Benezit. An Italian he lived in Constantinople and painted for the Sultan. He showed in Milan, Rome, Tunis and Venice and his works are in Museums. He has extensive auctions records and h...

This is an OIL on CANVAS by the listed Artist: JOSE FABRI CONTE. A Forest scene with a Path somewhat visible and Great Sunlight. The size is 42" X 32" Framed; 25 3/4" X 35 3/4" sight. Signed lower right. This Artist has a Good Auction record, some works 10K plus

“Donne, Colombe e Lampada” Oil on canvas 36” x 24” w/o frame Lucio Ranucci was born in 1925 in Italy. He began painting as a young man while at boarding school and at the age of 22, not long after his father passed away, Ranucci set out for Latin America seeking personal exploration and adventure. What was to be a brief excursion turned into a 16-year stay that involved immersing himself in the cultures of Argentina, Peru, Ecuador, Columbia, and Costa Rica. There he worked as a sailor,...

An original American oil painting of a path starting from a slightly dim opening in the foreground with a slight incline beyond into a moderately lit area; then on to a mountain and a solitary bird in the far distance. Signed lower right by this self learned painter as: Mimi Dee.
Title: Woodland Path I - ID # 03021001-12

Acquired by a 13 year old. Thank you! This artist promotes the introduction of fine art collecting and the introduction of collecting vintage and contemporary artist ...

The paper size: 23" W x 35" H (with border margin)
Unframed Original Lithograph by Artist, Charles Cobelle, (1902-1994)
The title, "Village Concert"
Medium: 100% Rag content Acid Free Paper.
Condition: excellent, never been framed.
Edition number : AP(Artist Proof), signed Cobelle and numbered in pencil on back.
Edition size 500 plus some aritist proof existing.
It was published in 1979 by The Graphic House.
We guarantee it is original lithograph. We w...

John Costigan, RI and NY, 1888-1972. This painting is oil on canvasboard, 16" by 19 7/8" in a 5" impressionist frame. It is signed and inscribed with the artist's address on the reverse. It is in very good condition and is in a French Impressionist frame. Costigan has an extensive exhibition and award record at the Corcoran Gallery. His work is in the Museum of Modern Art, Cranbrook, Boston Museum among others. He is listed in Who was Who in American Art and will be the subject of an upcoming re...

"Plaine de Mireur" Oil on canvas, 25.5” x 36” Jean Vollet was born at Montayral, France on June 29, 1935. After studying art at the Ecole d'Arts Graphiques in Bordeaux, he went to Paris in 1962. There he devoted his time entirely to painting and began to display his work in 1964 at the Salon des Independants. He has since been met with tremendous success exhibiting in Paris, New York, Tokyo, Beverly Hills, Cannes...etc. Furthermore, his powerful auction records have solidified his reputatio...

¡°The two adversaries (left)¡± and ¡°The two adversaries (right)¡± were published 5 December,1950. The carver was Maeda; the printers were Honda, Uchikawa and Onodera. Both have Paul Jacoulet¡¯s pencil signature and red Arrow seal on the lower corner. They are in excellent condition. ¡°This simple but highly symbolic pair reveals Jacoulet's feelings toward the North Koreans. In his public dedication to President Truman, the artist expressed ¡°gratitude for aid given so promptl...

A Very Fine/Large Woodblock Print by Tsuchiya Rakuzan (1896-1976): Japan, First Edition, 22” x 16 3/4” incl. margins Title; Lily and a Bird feeding her chicks in early Summer, Date; ca 1930s, Signature; impressed seal “ Rakuzan Kyo” and Red seal “A”, Publisher; Self-printed, Water mark; Rakuzan Kacho Gafu on the lower margin, Condition; It is in very fine condition but a mat bed marks on the margins only (not images). *** Reference: Please see www.Rackuzan.net website

A Very Fine Woodblock Print Korean Bride by Paul Jacoulet (1902-1960): Japan, Dai Oban tate-e, 15 3/8” x 11 3/4” print only, (approximately 18” x 13 7/8 marigins), Title; La Mariee “Bride, Seoul, Coree” Signed Paul Jacoulet in pencil with owl seal in red on lower left Limited edition # 54/350 in red on verso. Engraved by Maeda Kentaro, printed by Fujii Shunosuke It is in very good condition with good impression and color with full margins without any stain or mat burned marks,...

Haku Maki was a Japanese print master of the late 20th century. His prints at the time this one was published were strong on the use of kanji and abstract designs, as shown here. In this case; the design is abstract, it shows archaic images which we are trying to understand. The print is large, well designed and carried off. The seller Ashley Brasca of Winnipeg Canada wrote to me about this print: “It is special because of the texture and physical quality achieved on the surface. This ...

Temple scene, issued ca. 1960s

Heavy black ink on thick paper, slight embossing effect, minor soiling, slight creasing to corners, not backed

Overall size: 10 x 14 ¼ in.