Italian Artist Garafolo de Luca, "Pinnochio and Geppetto" measuring 30x48 inch in a beautiful gold baroque frame

WASHINGTON DC ARTIST ROBIN SUTLIFF, “Venetian Blue” 24” x 18” Inches,… Mixed Media with Resin on canvas., .from our recent exhibition of Ms. Robin Sutliff works,….Robin has been an artist most of her life using Acrylic and Resin in a variety of mediums. Robin masterfully uses rich colors and textures in her work, to evoke the joyful essence of nature

Oil on canvas titled on stretcher "Golden Silence", 28" by 21" (33" by 25" in original vintage frame), signed at lower right and again on the stretcher by California plein air artist EUGENE PIERRE FRANQUINET (1875-1940). This is a fine example of the work of this Belgian-born painter who immigrated to the United States in 1907, and who was in Southern California as early as 1911...

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...

An artist proof of the official White House photograph Portrait of PresidentJohn Fitzgerald Kennedy, that was released during the early presidency. Measuring 41x33 inches and hand signed in pencil on the margin by the artist

A fine example of the renowned still life paintings produced by French artist ROBERT CHAILLOUX (1913-2006), measuring 13" by 16" (20" by 23" in gold frame). The oil on canvas, signed at lower left, is in excellent condition. Chailloux exhibited at the Salon des Arts Francaises by 1940, and numerous times in subsequent decades. His work was shown at the Hermitage in Leningrad and the Pushkin Museum in Moscow in 1975...

Benson Bond Moore (American 1882-1974)

"Early Autumn Near Bedford PA."

Oil-on Board, signed, and titled on the reverse

Exhibited: The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstowm MD: A Seasonal View - The Landscapes of Benson Bond Moore, September 1 - October 27, 1996

Provenance: The Estate of a Toms River Collector

Painting: 14" x 18"
Frame: 18.25" x 22.5"

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Boston Artist P.S. Sullivan 1909-1983 still life with Floral Spray. Painted when the artist went to New Mexico to study and briefly stayed in Taos to paint. Oil on canvas 20” x 22”

Length: 5.8 cm (2.15 in)
Width: 4 cm (1.6 in)
Depth: 1.5 cm (0.6 in)
Weight: 49.1 g (1.72 oz)

Fine Chinese Green Jade lotus and koi pendant; includes a jadeite bead; very good condition

Description: French portrait miniature after Drouais,"L'Enfants Royale", Jean-Germain Drouais (French Neoclassical Painter, 1763-1788). With the prince standing by the princes who is holding a fruit basket with the left hand and holding the pet goat with the right. This intricately and delicately painted portrait is signed by the artist on the lower left and belongs to 19th century era. Size: This item is 6 1/4 inches high and 5 inches wide, housed in a11.5"H x 10"W...

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...

Oil on panel painting of a mother and wrapped infant in an urban scene of roof tops and power transformers, signature incised in the wet paint at lower right by the noted modern English artist JACK SIMCOCK (1929-2012). Also, on the reverse of the panel is written "Simcock/Mother & Child on a Hill". "The work measures 15" by 30 1/2", (19 1/4" by 35" as framed). The artist, born in Biddulph Moor, lived in Mow Cop most of his life...

John Henry Smith (British, fl.1852-1893)

An Artist at Work

Oil-on-canvas, signed lower left and dated “1863”

Painting Size: 22.25” x 18”
Frame Size: 31.25 ” x 27.25”

This charming portrait of a young woman artist at work is a wonderful depiction of the painter and her tools. Her subject of a vase of flowers with fruit sits on a table to her right. The sturdy adjustable easel has a shelf where she has laid out her tubes of pigments...

Benson Bond Moore (American 1882-1974)

"October Afternoon, Soldiers Home, Wash...

James Francis O’Brien (American, 1917-1996)

Drugstore on 14th Street

Oil on canvas, signed, inscribed on the reverse.

Painting size: 16” x 20”

Frame size: 21” x 25”

** Please Note - This painting came directly from the Estate of Mr. O’Brien. For other examples, type “O’Brien” into the search box...

The Pensive Shepherdess

(British School, 19th Century)

Oil on canvas, Unsigned

Painting size: 30” x 20”
Frame size: 36.25” x 26.5”

This sweet genre painting of a shepherdess with her flock reflects the theme of the child-of-nature, a sensibility embraced by Victorians during the 19th century. The figure’s youth and comely face convey innocence, while her steadfast pose next to the goldenrod suggests that she is at ease in her environment.

Benson Bond Moore (American,1882-1974)

Autumn in the Blue Ridge Mountains (near Emmittsburg, PA[sic]) 1955

Oil on board, signed lower left and dated “1955”. Titled on the reverse

Painting Size: 15.5” x 19.5”
Frame Size: 23.5” x 27.5”

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Benson Bond Moore, painter, etcher and teacher was born in Washington, DC...

Manuel Robbe (French, 1872-1936)

Nocturne (ou Le Flirt)
[Merrill Chase, no. 63]*

Aquatint with etching in colors, circa 1906, on wove paper, signed in pencil in the image lower left...

Gilt Bronze of Caillope,

by Henry Etienne Dumaige(1830-1888)

6.5" x 6" x 18.5" tall

Born in Paris in 1830, Dumaige studied sculpture under Féuchère and Dumont. He exhibited his sculptures depicting groups, statues, and busts at the Salon from 1862-1877. . He sculpted a large number of busts, groups and statuettes in marble, plaster and bronze, including statuettes of Desmoulins and Rabelais. He died at St-Gilles-Croix-de-Vié in 1888...

Hendricks A. Hallett (American 1847-1921 )

Sailing Vessels at Sunrise

Oil-on-panel, signed lower right

Painting: 20” x 16”
Frame: 25” x 21”

Born in Massachusetts, Hallett studied in Antwerp and Paris...

A fine miniature portrait by Jeremiah Meyer, painted in watercolor on organic wafer. The sitter, an attractive woman with long brown hair, is simply presented in a teal gown, with no jewelry or other distractions from her natural beauty.

The painting has no cracks, chips, bowing, or restoration. The brass case is in fine condition with an unimportant dent in the back. The overall size is 1 7/8" by 1 5/8".

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE: Born in Germany, and brought to England in 1749, Jeremiah Me...

Julius Montalant, American 1823-1878.

View of a Harbor

oil on canvas, signed l.l.

Painting: 11 x 18.
Frame: 18 x 25.

Provenance: The Lowell/Putnam Estate

Born in Virginia, probably Norfolk, Julius Montalant is known for his drawings and paintings inspired by his travels on board navy ships.

Attached to the USS St. Louis around 1844-45, he sketched ports of call he visited, including Brazil, Chile, New Zealand, Australia, and China.  Many of his works a...

American School (Circa 1895)

Red-haired Girl in Profile

Oil on canvas, unsigned

Painting Size: 16” x 14”
Frame Size: 22 ” x 20”

This charming portrait displays the influence of the “Gibson Girl” fashion sense with her softly piled hair and high collared blouse, made popular by the artist Charles Dana Gibson in the 1890’s.

Oil on canvas painting titled on the stretcher in pencil "Superstition Mountain, Arizona", signed at lower left by the well listed California artist PAUL LAURITZ (1889-1975). The scene is of the legendary, rugged and forbidding mountain range just to the east of the metropolitan Phoenix area, said to contain the fabled Lost Dutchman mine. The painting measures 22" by 34" and 28" by 40" framed. Lauritz is considered one of the important plein air painters, a number of works having exceeded $25...

EUGENE LAURENT(French 1832-1898) Young Hercules and Allegory of Fall a pair Parcel gilt bronze with dark brown patina Both inscribed on base "E. Laurent" Heights 12.75 inches (32.5 cm) and 12.5 inches (32 cm).

19th century Indian oval portrait miniature, depicting Shah Jahan and his wife, oil on ivory, 4 1/4" h x 3 1/4" w. Provenance: From a New York collection.

Thomas Crawford HAMILTON 1887 Child Portrait oil on canvas measuring 20x26” the artist was born near Oxford England in 1860 and won the Prix de Paris to attend schools in France and later Italy.

Artist Lunsford, a 1906 watercolor of an English Cottage Scene, 6 x 9”, frame size 20 x 23”

Rose Nude”Pompeian Fresco Tribute Oil 32x20” This is a beautiful painting done after the Italian ruins. It is unsigned on canvas

A. Rattner, German artist was born in Munich German 1864 and worked his whole life in the region of the black Forrest. Best known for his poster illustrations he was beloved so much by the city of his birth that they chose him to represent them at city festivals 19x15 inches

Anne Lane studied art at George Mason University in Virginia, she 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. The subjects and themes of her art, reflect her fascination with people, particularly the ...

Arthur Aspinall Watercolor Landscape circa 1910 14x22” Beautiful gilded frame

Painting by American artist Anne Lane, Oil on canvas, 15x13" with frame. 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. The subjects and ...

An abstract Outsider figurative artist known for his vibrant colors and swirls of buttery oil paint.

Thanksgiving Day Parade by Cynthia Erdahl oil on canvas

Oil painting on canvas by American artist Anne Lane. It measures 17x17" in the frame. 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. The s...

Anne Lane studied art at George Mason University in Virginia, she 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. The subjects and themes of her art, reflect her fascination with people, particularly the ph...

Beautiful Italian Mountainscape Watercolor Unsigned Watercolor 8x12” More information coming soon

Anne Lane Tropical Man oil on Paper measuring 12x22 Anne Lane is a Washington a D.C. Artist from the lane family of artist, known for brilliant works and beautiful portraits of men and women. Her collection is many places around the world including museums and public spaces This work is a beautiful piece with heavy impasto and beautiful red colors ……. Anne Lane studied art at George Mason University in Virginia, completed her education at Saint Patrick’s college, Ireland, where she studie...

Oil painting on canvas by American artist, Anne Lane. The framed abstract painting measure 9x9". 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 canvas...

Anne Lane studied art at George Mason University in Virginia, she 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. The subjects and themes of her art, reflect her fascination with people, particularly the ph...

Original drypoint etching printed in two colors by David B. Milne (Canada, 1882-1953). In excellent original condition. Pencil signed lower left. Circa 1929-1930. As issued in The Colophon, New York, 1931. David Milne is an important Canadian modernist.

American Artist A.Brown “Riverfront” Landscape Oil 18x27”…the work was done circa 1920s and has a beautiful gold leaf frame original to the piece

American Master Artist Simeon Grey, watercolor on paper measuring 19 x 12“ sign lower left frame size 29 x 23“

The couple with violin case out of a stormy sun” measuring 28 x 22“, frame size 34 x 28“ The Russian artist was born in 1958 is very active still

A very desirable work: the ***original cover art for the November 2, 1960 issue of Palm Springs Life Magazine***, by one of California's best known mid 20th century illustrators, EARL CORDREY (1902-1977). This watercolor and gouache painting measures 17" by 12" and is executed on artist board. It depicts a Palm Springs landmark, the famous tower of the old El Mirador Hotel, dating to 1928. The tower stood through ups and downs in the economy, until it burned down in 1989. The city decided t...

Small beautiful masterpiece oil on canvas of the French Normandy Region in Winter,circa 1930s measuring 16”x13” Maggy Monier, 1887-1965 Notable French art-déco painter, Maggy Monier was renowned for her watercolor postcards. She illustrates this edition with six vibrant watercolors on tracing paper, as well as one ornamental, watercolor half-title page. Her imagery and palette echo the orientalist themes present in Baudelaire’s poetry, but she remains in the art-déco style. Source: V...

Alexei Arkhipovich Gorbenko a Russian Ukrainian artist was born in Kiev in 1956 and came to the United States after Perestroika. This work is still life with basket of flowers is 19 x 24“ oil on canvas

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 large collection we have of the artist….. 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 p...

Oil on canvas laid on board, 19 1/2" by 14 1/2" (22 1/2" by 17 1/2" in simple wood frame), the subject a courtyard of the Vieux Carre (French Quarter) of old New Orleans. The painting is a fine impressionist rendition and is larger than many of Kinsey's typical courtyard and street scene studies. The artist, ALBERTA KINSEY (1875-1952) is considered one of the founders of the New Orleans art colony. Born in Ohio, she undertook formal study at the Art Institute of Chicago, then became an art in...

Unsigned portrait 16x22" in a billiard room, the man is in a striped button-down and a vest with a tie.

See that young Washington DC Artist dated 1970, little girl with doll, Oil on canvas Abstract

Oil painting by American artist Anne Lane. The painting expresses organic and abstract forms in various colors, it measures 11x11" in the frame. 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 b...

A finely painted oil signed by French artist M. LAROUCHE measuring 22” x 28”

Artist Henry Clay CADY, Original Watercolor “”Ocean Waves” 13 x 22 inches frame size 19 x 28“ Henry Newell Cady 1849-1935 Henry Newell CadyThis late 19th century artist from Warren, a small coastal town in Rhode Island, was best known for his seascapes of New England. His coastline paintings evidence a sensitive touch for capturing the effects of sky and sunlight conditions in ever-changing rhythms. A colorist of wide range and ability, his carefully rendered water colors and oils are ...

Italian Still Life with Flowers by C.D. Mirani Oil 10” x 13” signed Italian Artist Mirani, the granddaughter of the the artist Silvio Ottoviani known for his simplicity. This still life is a painting in oil of a bouquet of flowers., measuring 13” x 10”

Oil on canvas laid on Masonite, 20" by 16" (27" by 23" nicely framed in gold California style frame by Summit Frames of San Diego), unsigned, attributed to the famed American sculptor and artist, JOHN GUTZON BORGLUM (1867-1941). The painting features a large tree such as would be found in a California redwood or sequoia forest. The attribution comes in the form of some cryptic notes on paperwork affixed to the reverse side, and a placard placed on the front side. There is a post-zip code (aft...

Qing Dynasty China Guinyin carved wood figure. Measuring 24” tall

A lovely good-sized, (30 1/2" by 34 1/2", and 34 1/2" by 38" framed) impressionist painting of a Swiss garden in Rovio near Lugano in the southern part of Switzerland hard on the Italian border, between famous Lakes Como and Maggiore, titled on reverse "Garten in Rovio", and dated there 1928, by well-listed Spanish artist JOSE SANZ Y ARIZMENDI (1885-1929). This is an impressive work by a talented artist. His biography is elusive. He was from Spain but spent a lot of time in Switzerland. This...

Norman MacLeish was born on August 29, 1890, in Glencoe Illinois, to wealthy parents and became a painter and graphic artist. He studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and with Pierre Vignal in Paris. MacLeish was a member of the Chicago Society of Artists and exhibited at several venues including the Art Institute of Chicago, the World’s Fair of New York in 1939, the Corcoran Gallery biennial in 1941 and the Golden Gate Exposition of San Francisco in 1939.