Confederate Flags Watercolor dated 1896,11x7 1/2 inches, in its original frame 16x12 inches
Original oil (50" x 40") by Bertha Ballou (American/ 1891-1978). Bertha Ballou studied at the ASL, the Boston School of Fine Art and in Florence. She settled in Spokane, WA. She is the daughter of Colonel C. Ballou, who was commandant at Fort George Wright in the 20's, and the painting is a portrait of Kitty, daughter of Colonel and Mrs. Marshall Candee, also of Fort George Wright (where the painting was purchased--at that time it was still Fort Wright College)...
BARTON STONE HAYS (1826-1914) was born in Ohio, and he came to be associated with the Midwest throughout his life, becoming a leading portrait painter in Indianapolis, and finally, coming to be known for his still life works, based out of Minneapolis, after 1882. Early in his life he was a Daguerreotypist, diorama painter and portrait painter, and there are some rare and sought-after genre paintings, some even of African-American subject matter...
A delightful and beautiful oil on canvas 9 x 13 1/2“ and well framed
NEW YORK HIGHLIGHT, BY DC ARTIST ROBIN SUTLIFF, 18” x 24” 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, 20" by 30", 27" by 37" as framed, apparently unsigned, the scene of (possibly) gypsies or other peasant folk in the splendid countryside, with their animals, wagons and household goods. In the far distance at left there is a view with another small wagon and house...
Carlo Rezzonico Italian Clowns oil on canvas fresco style measuring 13x18”
Viacheslav SADOVOI Ukrainian Artist “The Arrivals” oil 12x15 This work is unusual for the artist. He usually does still life’s and florals. Based on a dream of his this work was a lifelong wanting of his
WASHINGTON DC ARTIST ROBIN SUTLIFF,“LANDSCAPE” 18” x 24” Inches,… Mixed Media with Resin on canvas., . Robin has been an artist most of her life and now has been using Acrylic and Resin in a variety of ways Robin masterfully uses rich colors and textures in her work, to evoke the joyful essence of nature
A Nude Flobrush Painting by noted American modern painter, Milton Avery (1885-1965). This has the label for The Alpha Gallery in Boston and the stamp for the Guido Frame Studio in Boston. Measures about 14" by 17", overall frame about 21 1/2" by 24 3/4".
LOCAL DC MASTER ARTIST ROBIN SUTLIFF, CAPTOL DOME 24” x 18” in. 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
From our European Collection, a good and sizable 19th century oil on canvas, British School, depicting gothic ruins over an aqueduct at moonlight. The artist's skillful use of depth perspective, along with adept use of various shades of grays and blacks, all contrasted and backlit by a cloudy moonlit sky, combine effectively to create a wonderfully evocative and somber scene that captures well a time and place from centuries past.
Size and Condition: 30 x 25 inches...
Diana Leaving the Bath (Diane Sortant du Bain), after Francois Boucher (French, 1703-1770). Oil on canvas. 2nd half 19th century. Offered in an antique tin over wood frame. This is an unsigned 19th century copy of the Francois Boucher original that was acquired by The Louvre, in Paris, in 1852. This copy was probably created within twenty-five years after Boucher painted his original.
Oil on canvas painting (20" by 16", 30" by 26" nicely framed), the subject of the painting two younger women bathing with a child in a tropical forest stream, signed at lower right "Cesar" by CESAR AMORSOLO (1903-1998), a well listed artist, and nephew of the famous Filipino master artist Fernando Amorsolo. Cesar, the son of Alejandro Amorsolo, brother of Fernando, was born in Manila. Orphaned at age six, he lived with his famous uncle and assisted him for some thirty years...
Fine old drawing of two women and a man, a horse, cow, dog and five goats in a landscape, 17th or 18th century, after the Dutch Old Master artist NICOLAES BERCHEM (1620-1683). The drawing, measuring 11 1/8" by 16 1/4", (19" by 24 1/2" as framed) was laid down long ago on a thin card. It is unsigned. An old label including cut-out printed catalog entry and a hand-written note thereon, accompanies the drawing...
Oil on canvas large painting of an interior, 40" by 30", approximately 46" by 34" in white frame, signed at lower right by the artist ERWIN WENDING (1914-1993), and dated there "58". The image and colors used are rather expressionist, in the manner typical of the few Wending works that have appeared on the market. According to an online biography, Wending was born in Freiberg, Germany in 1914, the year in which World War One began...
James Francis O’Brien (American, 1917-1996)
Bethesda
Oil on canvas, signed lower left and titled on the reverse.
Painting size: 20” x 24”
Frame size: 25.5” x 29”
** Please Note - This painting came directly from the Estate of Mr. O’Brien. For other examples, type “O’Brien” into the search box...
An original pencil and watercolor drawing, titled on the reverse possibly in the artist's hand "L'entree des Tuileries a Paris", signed at lower right by the well-known, widely honored and sought after artist, ANDRE HAMBOURG (1909-1999). The drawing, of the famous Tuileries gardens in central Paris, measures 5 1/2" by 8" inside the mat opening. It is nicely framed in gold leaf (12 1/2" by 15") with hand-drawn mat lines. The work likely dates to the 1960's through 1980's...
Stunning Original Bronze Sculpture, Male Figure Nude Jumping, with superb greenish patina mounted on a stone base, by UKRAINIAN Sculptor MAXIMILIAN DELIUS, Born 1958. He studied sculpture in Lviv. Signed and numbered, with foundry mark, Ed. 14/100.
Size: 39 cm x 30 cm x 9 cm. (15 1/4" x 12"
x 3 1/2")
Japanese limited edition sosaku hanga woodblock print depicting two horses in profile galloping neck and neck by Tadashi Nakayama (1927-2014) titled “Running Horses.” The print was executed in bold colors with gold diagonal lines and silver highlights set against a black background. This horizontal image is pencil-signed “T. Nakayama,” numbered 59/95, and dated 1984 in the bottom margin. The bottom margin edge also contains the title and original purchase price of 150,000 yen...
An excellently painted miniature portrait of a gentleman, rendered by Thomas Richmond in watercolor on organic wafer. The sitter, with powdered hair, is attired in a black coat, matching waistcoat, and a frilled white shirt and stock.
Presented in a gilt metal frame, with printed interior scene on the reverse. The condition is excellent, with strong colors and no issues. Any white specks in the photo are dust motes...
A PAIR of Dutch drawings on toned paper, laid on a board, each 13" by 19" plus old French matting a few inches wide, unframed, each signed at lower right "L. Verschuier 1653" in an old hand. Puzzled by the pair, I sent images to the Sotheby's New York auction house Old Master specialists. They said that the drawings were likely 18th century works for some reason bearing the signature of Lieve Pietersz Verschuier (c. 1630-1656), a 17th century important Dutch artist. That specialist did identi...
Original painting by Roman Chatov, Russian American artist (1900-1987).
Measures 39 3/4" high x 27 1/2" wide, including frame, which is 1" wide.
Wood frame, 1 3/4" deep, painting behind lucite.
Oil or acrylic on board, backed with foam board.
Signed R. Chatov in lower right.
Undated, but likely done in the 1960s.
In shades of grey, white and black with brown and reddish accents, the work depicts a Greek or Roman era man, posing in a classical background with columns, swag decorations, wea...
CHRISTOPHER M. SCALA (European 20th Century) A PAINTING, "Sailboat in Port," oil on board, signed L/R and dated 1985. 20" x 16". Framed.
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James Francis O’Brien (American, 1917-1996)
This Is It? (800 Block of 14th Street)
Oil on canvas, signed with initials, located and inscribed on the reverse.
Painting size: 20” x 16”
Frame size: 25” x 21”
** Please Note - This painting came directly from the Estate of Mr. O’Brien. For other examples, type “O’Brien” into the search box.
*** For other paintings by artists from Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC or North Carolina, click on the “Regional ...
By the important Australian aboriginal artist MICK KUBARKKU, 1922-2008 (often misspelled in various ways as "Gubargu", "Gobargu", etc.) is this circa late 1960's/early 1970's natural earth pigment on eucalyptus bark painting of a barramundi fish in typical stylized form, measuring 11" by 20". On the reverse is an original old typed label which says: "Artist--Gubargu; Tribe: Gunwinggu from the Upper Liverpool River. In the Dreamtime era, the ancestor NAGORKU travelled along the coast of Arnhem...
A beautiful repurposed stain glass window measuring 28x32” with a tropical fish motif
A beautiful late 20th century vintage René Lalique Nemours frosted incised Crystal bowl with black lacquer dots at the center of each incised section The studio bowl is signed at the bottom in script. 4” height 10” width.
From our African Collection: An African Mitsogo Doll from Gabon, circa 1950.
The Mitsogo or Tsogo are an ethno-cultural group from the highlands of Gabon. They reside mainly in Ngounié Province to the north and east of Mouila. Numbering around 13,000, they speak the Tsogo language. In the late 19th and early 20th century they were known for their fierce resistance to the French.There are about 13,000 Mitsogo people who speak the Tsogo language. They reside mainly in Ngounié Province in sou...
Israel Artist signed Kay, Mother & Child Kibbutz , oil on canvas 23 x 17“, frame size 36 x 30“
Japanese Print
Shiro Kasamatsu (1898-1991) – Evening Rain, Shinobazu Pond. Publisher : Watanabe Shozaburo. Size : Oban (10″x15″). Signed. Around 1940-1950. Framed.
Old master painting, the subject soldiers in an extensive landscape battle scene, some mounted, 16" by 24 3/4", unframed, on old canvas, relined long ago, not signed, but on the stretcher is written in old hand "Borgognone". JACQUES COURTOIS, 1621-1676, was well known for his skill painting battle scenes. As a result of his fame, centuries later, it is tempting apparently to attribute all unsigned battle paintings to his hand, or his studio, or circle. A large number of auction houses in Euro...
Original gelatin silver print photograph, 16 5/8" by 15 1/2" (28 1/2" by 22" framed), titled on reverse label of the artist "Morris Broderson/Los Angeles, California/February 5, 1985", pencil signed in the mount by the noted, acclaimed American contemporary photographer, MARIANA COOK (1955-). Broderson (1928-2011) was a congenitally deaf California artist, who overcame his handicap to achieve wide recognition in the visual arts. Cook is self-described as the last protegee of Ansel Adams; indee...
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 themes of her art, reflect her fascination with people, particularly the phycho...
Measuring 14x11” and the frame size is 24x22”The lithograph showing a mob following the military in the city in 1900 accompanied with a description in the mat opening to the left of the print. Thure de Thulstrup (April 5, 1848 – June 9, 1930), born Bror Thure Thulstrup in Sweden,[1] was a leading American illustrator with contributions for numerous magazines, including three decades of work for Harper's Weekly.[2] Thulstrup primarily illustrated historical military scenes.
After leaving...
A beautiful work on paper in oil of Haifa Israel in a colorful cubist modernist style. Measuring 23x20”
A beautiful Oil Mountain Scene by American Artist Henry Lewis
Eric Tobin landscape painting, titled Snowy Woods. Oil on canvas. Painted in 2013. Size: 16 inches x 20 inches. Signed in lower left and signed and titled on the reverse. A peaceful painting of heavily snow laden evergreen trees in the woods near the painter's home in Johnson, Vermont. Offered in a silvered wood frame. Eric Tobin is a contemporary Vermont landscape artist. He resides in the northern part of the state, near Johnson, VT. Tobin was greatly influenced by the Vermont painter, Thomas...
A work of Persian origin MUGHAL ILLUSTRATED MANUSCRIPT PAGE measuring 18” x12”
A lovely ink and watercolor drawing, 10" by 13" (22" by 28" framed), featuring two elegantly dressed early 20th century women strolling in a park-like setting, as a gentleman on horseback passes by headed in the other direction. The work is signed at lower left by LUDOVIC-RODO PISSARRO (1878-1952), one of four sons of famous French impressionist artist Camille Pissarro. "Rodo" as he was often called throughout his life, was born in Paris and early on received training from his father. By 1894...
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 themes of her art, reflect her fascination with people, particularly the psycho...
This is an Italian work by Pierino Pisapia , an Italian Artist who worked in the ancient art of high relief Porcelain Sculpture. 16” diameter
A rare example of the 1918 lithograph print featuring German poet Ivar von Lucken, pencil signed faintly at lower right corner by famed Austrian expressionist artist OSKAR KOKOSCHKA (1886-1980). The print is quite rare, having been originally produced in an edition of only fifty examples; just a handful have appeared at auction in the past 25 years. Kokoschka needs little introduction, to collectors of important 20th century European art. Also talented as a poet and playwright, Kokoschka was ...
Anne Lane American Artist, "Honduran Interlude", 2004, 14x16" Framed.
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 themes o...
Manfred Schwartz oil painting titled "head"
a wonderful piece from his early period with heavy influence on this piece by his friend Matisse . The painting is is great condition and its original frame with title on back . Size sight of canvas 19 3/4" by 11.5" .
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Beautiful impressionist landscape of a shepherd and his dog and sheep in a landscape with trees. Bold impressionist brush strokes with a warm subdued palette. Oil on panel signed indistinctly lower right. Panel measuring 13" x 16" presented framed in a fine contemporary gallery frame overall size 18.5" x 21.5".
WPA portrait of a woman by Charles Winegarner. A fantastic oil on canvas of a stoic woman with an almost cubist background. There is an original repair that seems to have been fixed by the artist, the spot is in her hair to the left side. This is a large painting in its original frame . The condition is good though it shows some wear. Overall 42" by 31.5" with a .75" frame
Lorenzo Padilla Diaz Cuban - French Artist well listed artist from Cuba living in Montparnasse France. A oil on canvas of a jolly man smoking wearing a hat signed and dated 69 ll and inscription on back. Seems to be the original frame. Size sight approx 19.5" by 15.5" frame 24" by 22" . Full information on this important artist can be found on his foundation site ... fondationlorenzopadilla.org he also has a museum in Cuba housing his work.
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. "Born and raised in Boston, Marshall Johnson set sail for South America aboard the ship ...
Anders Zorn
1860-1920
Sweden
This is an original pencil signed impression of the well known etching, Valkulla by Swedish artist Anders Zorn, 1860-1920. This impression measures an image area 11 3/4X7 3/4 inches. Printed on a watermarked, laid type sheet, very wide borders all around, in nice condition, very light even toning to the sheet where the window mat once exposed it to the light, but unobtrusive, this is a very fine and rich impression, printed on a buff toned sheet. Catalogue Ref...
Milton H. Lowell
1848-1927
American
This is an original oil on canvas painting by New York State artist Milton H. Lowell. The subject is of an old rural homestead seen in early Autumn. This painting was created between 1890 and 1910. This work is signed lower right M.H. Lowell and has an image size measuring 16X24 inches. Very nice condition, recently cleaned and lined, housed in a period gilt frame.
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.
African Lega Bone Figure from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, circa 1940. Measures 12" tall.
The Lega peoples live on the southeastern edge of the central African rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. From the mid to late 1800s, the Lega and adjacent peoples were raided for the Indian Ocean trade in slaves and ivory. In 1885, the Lega were brought into the Congo Free State, which became the Belgian Congo in 1908. Still, the Lega live in an isolated and mountainous region...
Continental alabaster bust of a boy, depicted wearing a tam o' shanter, smiling joyously staring at his nose where a fly has landed, verso script signed Leon Meir Zourieski, and rising on a circular marble base, 20"h x 13"w, no condition concerns.
Very well crafted patinated bronze figure. Depicting a man tending the field, signed H. Bouchard 1901. Raised on a 1.25" marble base, figure height is 7.5 inches with length of 12 inches, no condition issues noted.
From our African Collection: A Luba (Lubua) figure from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. 7 x 27"h.
"The Lulua tribes people, also known as Bena Lulua, migrated from western Africa during the 18th century and settled in the southern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire). They number 300,000 and live in small regional chiefdoms and in times of crisis elect a single common leader. The role of the village chief is to ensure juridical, political and social cohesion. In c...
Large oil on canvas painting of traditional sailing craft on the ocean, 24 1/2" by 34", 26 3/4" by 34 1/4" as framed), painted in an impressionist manner with palette knife, signed at lower right with the familiar "C Buenaventura" signature and "Manila 1964". The artist is CESAR BUENAVENTURA (1922-1983). Cesar was a son of well listed artist Teodoro Buenaventura Fernando Amorsolo the great Filipino artist was Cesar's godfather. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. In recent years pai...
Hermine David
1886-1970
French
This is a fine original oil on canvas by French artist Hermine David 1886-1970. The subject is a group of strollers in Luxembourg Gardens, Paris. This painting done circa 1930 is signed lower right and measures 18 1/8X15 inches. Housed in a custom French style frame. Hermine was one of the Ecole de Paris artists. In 1918 she married Jules Pascin. Their association seems to have been an influence on the artwork of both artists.
The Forge
James Abbott McNeill Whistler
This is an original etching and drypoint by American artist James M Whistler. The title is "The Forge", An interior view of the Blacksmith and his apprentices. The image printed on a thin Japan type paper has in image size of 7 5/8X12 1/2 inches. Extensive use of plate tone, a rich impression, This impression is the 6th state of 6 prior to the cancellation of the plate. It was created in 1861 as part of his series, "The Thames Set" It appears in the...
This oil on linen is a subtle topical examination of rabbis in study and camaraderie in synagogue, most likely in Warsaw.
Konstantin Szewczenko (1915-1991) was born in Warsaw, Poland, studied at the Warsaw Academy of Arts, and participated in international exhibitions. He is very well known for painting Jewish genre and rabbinical scenes.
Dimension: 27 1/2" x 23 1/2"