Watercolor on paper painting of a traditional Chinese junk near the shore of a reedy body of water, 15" by 11 1/2" (20 1/2" by 16 1/2" in simple blond wood look framing), signed at lower left in pencil with what appears to be the name "Tang". The transparent washes and deft handling make for a pleasing and calming image that is a fine alternative to a print. The work is affixed or pressed against the backing by the glass---there is not a proper mount.

A beautiful watercolor Landscape by Leon Phinney American, 1924-1999 New England Artist

This is a poetic Asian work, in grayish blues and white, the subject the cone of Mt. Fuji above a cloud deck. The painting measures 14 1/4" by 17" inside the overmat (21 1/2" by 24" as simply framed). The signature at lower left reads Kamemaru and the seal "Kame". I cannot see that this corresponds to a listed artist. The work is in the style of classic Japanese watercolor landscape painting, and is perhaps also inspired by the works of the modern master Yokoyama Taikan...

A PAIR of very early works (each dated 1889, when the artist would have been in only his mid twenties), each 9 1/2" by 14" (15 1/2" by 19" framed) signed at lower right by Northern California artist JULES MERSFELDER (1865-1937). The pair features coastal scenes of boats off of a coast and several small beached boats with tiny figures. Mersfelder was born in Stockton, east of San Francisco and a gateway to the gold fields...

Early California watercolor painting, circa 1920's or 1930's I would guess, possibly earlier, titled at lower left Cathedral Peak/Emerald Bay, signed at lower right "A.L.M.". This is a view of Lake Tahoe and the grand scenery at the south end of that famous mountain lake. The painting measures 11 1/2" by 8 1/2" inside the mat, and 16 1/4" by 14 1/4" as simply framed...

Frederick Smallfield, (English, 1825-1915)

Genoese Flower Girl

Watercolor on paper, signed and titled on the reverse.

Painting size: 16” x 10”
Frame size: 26.75” x 20.5”

Smallfield was a painter of genre scenes in oil and watercolour. He was a student at the Royal Academy Schools in the late 1840s with the members of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, but he was probably not close to them then, for he is not mentioned in their diaries...

Fine watercolor on paper drawing of a dirt road or track in a country landscape, signed at lower left by the listed American artist NEIL REID MITCHILL (sometimes misspelled as "Mitchell") 1858-1934. Mitchill was born in New York and was painting in nearby Connecticut by the 1890's, where he is credited with being the first resident artist of Westport (which went on to become a 20th century art colony of sorts)...

Original watercolor and ink drawing of a tropical orchid species, 20" by 16 1/2" (24" by 20" in mid 20th century simple framing), the botanical name Onsidium luxidum at lower right in pencil. A window in the reverse backing shows, written on a small piece of paper in brown ink in flowing early hand, "From Nature by T. Allport/Enville Hall April 1834." Enville Hall is today a classic English country estate and manor house in Staffordshire, in west-central England...

A meticulously executed watercolor painting of scene in a gritty, authentic mining town, titled at lower left "Meaderville", signed at lower right and dated there 1981 by noted resident of Butte, Montana, LEROY COTTOM (1931-2010). The work measures 14 1/2" by 22" (21 1/4" by 28 1/2" in metal frame)...

A semi-antique Polish large watercolor painting from around 1930-1940 by the well-known listed Polish artist HENRYK SAJDAK (1905-1995).

This is an exquisite watercolor painting meticulously crafted on paper that showcases a breathtaking view of the Łazienki Palace located on an island in Warsaw, Poland. The artist has skillfully captured the beauty of the Palace, its surroundings, and the sparkling water in the foreground...

A Very Finely Painted with Butterfly by Chung Navi(정나븨) Korea, dated:Sept.1952, signed in Korean and English and red sealed, framed with documents on the back. Painted with 15 different butterflies, and on silk. It's in very fine condition, it measures 7.5” x 10,5” (19cm x 27cm). About Artist: Born in 1906, graduated from Tokyo Art Academy, Tokyo, Japan. A specialist in drawing and painting butterflies...

This is a beautiful impressionist still life of pink roses in a glass pitcher, signed at lower left in Cyrillic and dated 1994 by the noted Ukrainian artist VASILY PONIKAROV (1929-). Measuring 26" by 18 3/4" (33" by 26" as framed in pink metal frame and matching mat), it is a powerfully impressionistic work by a master of watercolor art. Ponikarov was born near Odessa and was exhibiting his art by 1965...

Circular watercolor painting of grapes, tendrils and leaves on the vine, 26" diameter as framed in circular frame. The painting likely dates to the early part of the 20th century. I do not see a signature. Condition of the watercolor is excellent, though the frame has significant cracks at bottom as shown. Hang this near your wine storage cave.

Scenes From Arabian Nights Mid-19th Century Watercolor Is a beautiful work on paper 20x22 inches FRENCH ARTIST UNKNOWN

Chinese painting of a beautiful lady with a fan by Zhang Da-Qian (Chang Dai-chien) the famous 20th century artist, 张爰 Zhang Yuan (1899-1983). Painted in ink and light colors on paper. A beauty in a white dress leans demurely on a rock, a fan resting on her chin. One of the best-known and most prodigious Chinese artists of the twentieth century. Originally known as a traditionalist painter, by the 1960s he was also renowned as a modern impressionist and expressionist painter...

"The Coast- Near Exmouth, Devon" Watercolor on Paper: size 11 ¼” x 21”/ Framed 19.1/2” x 29” Tom Rowden was a self taught landscape artist born on 7 February 1842 in Exeter, England. By 1886 he had established himself as an artist with exceptional talent, although he had almost certainly been painting earlier whilst in the Royal Marines. He made numerous painting excursions to Scotland where he perfected his skills at rendering exquisite compositions depicting the highlands. He is b...

Watercolor painting of the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy, circa turn of the century plus or minus a few years (bears date, apparently 1902, extreme right corner), 11 1/4" by 20", (20" by 28 1/2" as framed), signed at lower right indecipherably. The signature appears as "Bonary" or something similar. The painting was executed on paper, which has oxidized over the years, there being a definite browning now. The browning of the paper is even, with two vertical browned areas where there has been a...

Fine Watercolor Painting Cross Country Skier illustration, possibly for Utah or Colorado sporting ad campagne . Signed G Driard dated 1998 near perfect condition bright color and good edges 15.5" 22.5"