Louis-Auguste-Mathieu Legrand (b.1863-d.1951)
Original mixed media of gouache, etching, collage, and ink drawing of a French can can dancer c. 1900 signed lower left.
Louis Legrand was an important artist of the Belle Epoque in France in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He trained at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Dijon and in 1884 moved to Paris.
In good condition some minor touch ups to gouache paint.
Image measuring 10.5"x11.5" overall framed size 17"x18.5"
Vintage Cyrus Seymour painting of a box of candy . Painted on heavy art board and has a thin plastic cover over the art, good condition possibly was for a candy company's ad work. Signed "Descartes " no date but c 1960s . Size 17.5" by 17.5"
Louis Marcoussis (Ludwig Casimir Ladislas Markus) Warsaw,Poland,1878-1941. In 1901 he entered the Academy of Fine Arts of Cracow to study painting with Jan Crzegorz Stanislawski. In 1903 Markus moved to Paris, where he worked briefly under Jules Lefebvre at the Académie Julian* and became a friend of La Fresnaye and Robert Lotiron...
A mixed media collage by Riva Leviten. It features painted paper, part of a headline "Beautiful heav..." etc. Signed 88 Leviten in the lower right corner. The pink plastic frame measures 9.5" x 11" , the picture 5" x 6.5". Her other work, "Cake Dreams", is also on this site.
Henri Laurens, Paris, 1885-1954. Cubiste Tete de Femme is pencil and gouache on paper signed H.L. 18 LR. It is 22.3cm by 18.7cm (8.75" by 7.6". The son of a workman, Laurens trained at an early age in a decoration studio, where he modeled period-style ornaments and drew architectural designs. Afterwards Henri Laurens worked on building sites and scaffolding, where he learnt the hands-on side of hewing stone...
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...
Original signed poster for the Whitney Museum showing of "For Example", a 1972 movie by Shusaku Arakawa (1936-2010), from the Mechanism of Meaning project by Arakawa and Madeline Gins. This framed poster is in excellent framed condition and is signed in pencil lower right by both artists. We also have an original mixed media painting by Arakawa available, from the early sixties. Both pieces come from the same New York estate.
Eve Peri gouache/collage on brown paper
1950 - 1960
Image measures 9 1/2" x 13"
Framed
Signed - lower right
In very good original condition
Theresa Bernstein mixed media still life with red flowers.
Broad strong stokes and an exuberant immediacy give life to this almost abstract floral arrangement.
Image - 13" x 16 1/2".
With frame - 21 3/4" x 25 3/4".
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Yes, this sculptural set was forged and Made in USA. There are some who frame these sculptural hand hammered pieces in a shadow box to hang on their walls. From an American studio one finds this hand fabricated hammered copper kinetic sculptural necklace, pendant and earring set with sterling silver accents, which when not worn can be displayed on a wall.
Hand hammered by this art metalwork smith and stamped with maker’s mark of: Handmade - Mimi Dee...
Marci Zelmanoff - born 1942, Philadelphia.
Zelmanoff studied at the Rhode Island school of Design and received a MFA at Southern Illinois University.
Known as an painter, sculptor and silversmith.
Her primary influences were her teachers, Brent Kington and Olaf Skoogfors.
Collage measures 7 3/8" x 10".
Excellent condition
There are some who frame these sculptural hand hammered hand built ceramic clay pieces in a shadow box to hang on their walls.
In a USA studio when the sterling was hand worked and the clay was hand built, it resulted in this studio signed modernist tradition sculpture or neck ring and the kinetic removable pendant to which the semiprecious gemstones of mookaite and red coral were wired in place...
7" in diameter. Bo retablos. Mixed Media. Bo is an outsider artist who resides in the Western States.
Size: 8 1/2" x 7". Bo retablos. Mixed media. Bo is an outsider artist who resides in the Western States.
Ramstonev modernist abstraction - crayon and pastel on paper - circa 1939.
Dimensions - image - 17" x 22 3/4".
Condition - very good, framed.
This work was done during the late 1930's as part of the 'Cooperative' project in the New Hope, Pa. modern art community. Charles Ramsey, Louis Stone and Charles Evans worked collectively on many drawings and paintings during this time...
This carved lapis lazuli melon shape snuff bottle is 2 ½ inches tall, 1 ¾ inches wide and 1 ¼ inches thick. The artist carved a large melon as the snuff bottle and a smaller melon with leaf and spouts as decoration. The snuff bottle is well hollowed but has some natural flaws. It is in great condition.
This hand carved rock crystal snuff bottle is 2 ½ inches tall, 1 ¼ inches wide and 1 inch thick. It depicts a bird resting on a small branch of a gourd plant. The snuff bottle is well hollowed and polished. It has a cone shaped agate top. The crystal has natural grains and impurities.
This carved rock crystal snuff bottle is 2 ¾ inches tall, 1 ½ inches wide and 1 ¼ inches thick. It depicts a bird in a lotus pond. The snuff bottle is well hollowed and polished. It has cone shape agate top. The crystal has natural grains and impurities.
A beautiful 19th Century Russian Icon of CHRIST PANTOCRATOR, in oil on panel measuring 15” x 12.5”
The size of Wood Sculpture: 13 3/4" L x 7 1/2" W x 13" H
The Title of Sculpture: The Harmony
Artist: Edward Kawanabe
The year made: 1982, Signed: on the back E. Kawanabe
Please note stamped address is old address 40 years ago.
Material: Mixed Media, Cypress wood, Gesso &
Brass Post.
It is very unique wood sculpture of three objects
as seeing in the photos...
The size of Framed: 15 1/4" w x 19 1/4" High x 2"
Thick Frame/Canavas.
The size of canvas: 12” W x 16” High.
Artist: Robert Scott
The year of Art Work: 1960-1980
Signature: Signed on lower left by Robert Scott.
This is work by listed Artist, Robert Scott. It is French Parisian Town scenery with Tour De France progressing in the year of 1920 or so from Automobile model. It is very lovely work and colors is very fresh...
A mixed media work done on paper and well framed measuring 27x30 inches. Berlin Estate ……. Jacob Kainen (December 7, 1909 – March 19, 2001) was an American painter and printmaker. He is also known as an art historian, writing books on John Baptist Jackson (US Government Printing Office, Washington, DC, 1962) and the etchings of Canaletto (Smithsonian Press, Washington, DC, 1967).
Jacob Kainen was born in Waterbury, Connecticut, in 1909...
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 2
wood curving
Method: OIL/ Light from the side
Japanese contemporary large sculpture of an ant, whimsical and charming, formed from leather and incised metal, the perfect modern piece for the new age. Made by Japanese artist" Ko Kono" from Aichi Province, born 1956. Contemporary 21th Century
Size H 4" x W 15" x D 8"
The size of Work: 20" W x 28 3/4". The subject of drawing is Circle with red circle in the center with black form around. It is painted on the heavy thick watercolor paper painting board with the surface has wavy texture. It has more Japanese Zen form type work Zeka Marquez created. This is one of his Original work I have obtained in 1991 as group. This is very first time showing after 27 years stored away...
Albert Gleizes, French, 1881-1953. This vivid painting is Nature Morte, Gouache and pencil on paper, 23.8 cm by 31.8cm ( about 9 5/16" by 12 7/16" ),Signed LR ALB GLEIZES in pencil lr, Verso In Pencil, Nature Morte,Verso Excellent Provenance upon request. His paintings sell for up to $2,709,303 and works on paper sell for up to $150,000. This French painter and writer born Albert Leon Gleizes was raised in Paris and was the son of a fabric designer who ran a large industrial design workshop. A...
"Boat on the River"
Goache and Pastels on Paper, 24.5" x 28" framed, 18" x 12.5" unframed
Mr. Meyvis was born in St. Giles-Waes Belgium then migrated to East Rochester New York in 1902 becoming part of a group of artists called the Finger Lakes Regional artists. While spending time in Holland the artist studied at The Royal Academy in The Hague Holland. His art was chosen in the 3rd Exhibition of Contemporary Artists Washington, D.C., The National Academy of Design, The Pennsylvania Academ...
Charles George DuFresne, French, 1876-1938, The Family, Abstract Gouache, gouache and ink on heavy watercolor paper. Signed clearly lower right.
Made in USA using pure .999 silver for this face sculpture. This sculptural piece which can be hung on a wall or worn as a necklace, was hand built by and signed: 999FS Handmade Mimi Dee.
Included is a hand painted presentation box with the lid covered with a copy of a watercolor by the same artist.
Acquired by and mailed to a special "Art Angel" who has collected a few by this maker.
Collector wrote: "For me the piece speaks of the oneness of man and nature." She was pleased to ...
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.
This carved agate contemporary snuff bottle is 2 ¾” high, 1 ¾” wide and 1 ¼” thick. The lighter part was carved as “Buddha hand citron” shape and used as the body of the bottle. The darker color agate was carved into a small bug which is resting on the fruit. It is well hollowed, polished and in great condition.
This very well carved agate contemporary snuff bottle is 2 ¾” high, 1” wide and 3 quarters of an inch thick. The artist used the colors very well. The lighter part was carved as the body of the bottle. The dark part was carved as a bamboo branch with leaves and small Ling Zhi (tree mushroom). It is well hollowed, polished and in great condition.
This small carved two tone agate snuff bottle is 2 5/8” high, 1 ¼” wide and 5/8” thick. The artist used two darker spots to carve as two fish. This makes the double gourd shape snuff bottle unique. It is very well hallowed, polished and in great condition.
This very well carved agate contemporary snuff bottle is almost 3 ½” high, 1 ¾” on the widest part and 1 1/8” thick. It is carved as “Hu” shape with two loose rings on each side. The darker color of the agate was carved into the character “SHOU” (Long Life) and makes the snuff bottle interesting. It is well hollowed, polished and in great condition.
This unusual shape gold hair (acicular) crystal snuff bottle is 2 ¾ inches tall, 1 inch wide (on the widest part) and 5/8 of an inch thick. The artist¡¯s name is TIAN CHANG. It depicts a school of goldfish swimming in a pond filled with water plants and an unknown plant above them. The artist TIAN CHANG did a wonderful job by painting nine goldfish in a tiny space. The crystal has some natural flaws and does not contain a lot gold hairs. The snuff bottle has been polished and hollowed very...
This round shape gold hair (acicular) crystal is 3 ¼ inches tall, 2 ¼ inches wide and 1 ½ inches thick. It depicts a group of Chinese goldfish swimming in a weed filled pond. The gold hairs (or needles) make this well painted bottle even more interesting. The artist Shi Qing studied at Zhejiang Academy of Art. In 1983, he studied under Master Wang Guan-Yu. He is well known for his paintings of landscape, birds and flowers. Recently he has produced a number of studies o...
This green and yellow bitter melon shape overlay glass snuff bottle is 2 ½ inches tall and 1 ¾ inches wide. It depicts a grasshopper landing on a Chinese bitter melon plant; a moth (or butterfly) is flying around a flower. The workmanship is great and the idea to make the bottle like a melon definitely makes it interesting.
This inside painting by Yu Shi is 3 inches tall, 2 ¼ inches wide and 1 ¼ inches thick. One side depicts Guan Yin (Goddess of Mercy) dressed a white robe sitting in front of a lotus pond. The other side presents Guan Yin holding a jade Ru Yi (scepter) sitting on a lotus petal surrounded by clouds. The young servants, one boy (Jin Tong) and one girl (Yu Nu) are beside her. A parrot is flying in front of them with a string of prayer beads in its mouth. The artist Yu Shi was born 1979 in Hebe...
This unusual and inventive designed leaf shape snuff bottle is 3 inches tall 2 ½ inches wide and less than 1 inch thick. The color is from beige to burgundy and very well polished and hollowed. It depicts three squirrels chasing each other under grapevine. The workmanship is excellent. The artist Chen Ke uses the natural color of the stone so well, it looks like inlay or overlay work. Please e-mail us for more information about him and his work.
MEDIA: Inside Painting Hair Crystal Snuff Bottle
SIZE: H: 3 inches, W: 1 ¾ inches
ARTIST: Qiu Shi (Guanyu Art Studio)
*His original name is Liu Xing-Kai. He was born in 1968 in Hebei Province. He began work under Master Wang Guan-Yu in 1987. Though young, his skills offer much promise for a brilliant future. His talents lie in reproducing Song Dynasty and other traditional landscapes and figures.
MEDIA: Inside Painting Snuff Bottle
SIZE: H: 3 inches
ARTIST: Yu Wen (Guanyu Art Studio)
MEDIA: Inside Painting Snuff Bottle
SIZE: H: 3 ¼ inches, W: 3 inches
ARTIST: Shi Sheng (Guanyu Art Studio)
MEDIA: Overlay Glass Snuff Bottle
SIZE: H: 2 ¾ inches
MEDIA: Overlay Glass Snuff Bottle
SIZE: H: 3 inches
MEDIA: Overlay Glass Snuff Bottle
SIZE: H: 2 ¾ inches