All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : Pre 1990 item #1441580 (stock #529)
L'Enfant Gallery
$2,500.00
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. A very beautiful work from the 1950s signed Max Kassler oil on canvas Artist panel,signed on back. The work is reminiscent of Abstract Expressionist Artist…....
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : N. America : American : Pre 1990 item #1419677 (stock #JB02624)
Unsigned oil on canvas, circa 1970's or 1980's, unframed, 28" by 22", the subject a ceremonial dance mask and head wear such as might be seen in use in the course of special events on one of the reservations in Arizona or New Mexico. During the late 1980's I was at Zia Pueblo in New Mexico, and was privileged to watch one of these ceremonies...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : N. America : American : Pre 1990 item #1423241 (stock #JB03575)
THREE unframed paintings on canvas, including a landscape viewed through a window (24" by 36"), a female figure on a balcony (36" by 24"), and a woman reclining on a bed (40" by 30"), one of the works signed at lower right by California-Japanese artist YURI MASON (1920-2000). As only one of the works is signed (and dated 1988), I would like to keep them together, as they were acquired together. There is little information on the artist, who painted in the San Francisco Bay area...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : N. America : American : Pre 1990 item #662323
This original oil painting is a spectacular depiction of a mare and foal grazing in the field. Artist Signed and dated-Cresman 1986. The detail of the lights and shadows really make this artwork shine. The mares coat truly glistens in the sunlight. Comes in original wooden frame. Ready to hang on the wall. Substantial size: In frame it measures 27" by 31". Canvas alone measures 20" by 24"...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Watercolor : Pre 1990 item #1418415 (stock #JB01890)
This is a contemporary work, signed at lower right "Christopher Clarke" and dated there "83". Measuring 11 5/8" by 16 5/8" inside the mat and 19" by 25" as framed, the work reminds of accomplished watercolor painters like Frank Weston Benson, Ogden Pleissner, Chet Reneson, and others who skillfully rendered duck hunters and their prey. Oddly I don't see a listing for this artist but he was clearly very talented. Note the wet-on-wet technique in the sky area...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Pre 1990 item #1416472 (stock #JB0700)
The art of the native peoples of Australia has become very popular in recent years and works by major figures have achieved high prices. This work is unsigned and unattributed so is offered as a decorative piece. Measuring 19 1/2" by 23 1/4", the painting is acrylic on canvas laid against a wood panel. Condition is excellent. Ii would estimate the age as 1970's, possibly 1980's. The work came out of an estate in Corrales, New Mexico, near Albuquerque...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Pre 1990 item #1440783 (stock #182)
L'Enfant Gallery
$4,800.00
Artist work by Artist Keith Henderson, Scotland “Incarlillea” watercolor Measuring 13 x 15”, frame size 19 x 22” Keith Henderson (17 April 1883 – 24 February 1982) was a Scottish painter who worked in both oils and watercolours, and who is known for his book illustrations and his poster work for London Transport and the Empire Marketing Board.[1] He had a long professional career that included periods as a war artist in both the First World War, in which he served in the trenches, a...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Watercolor : Pre 1990 item #1488266
Classic watercolor work by Florida's well-listed impressionist artist, EMMETT FRITZ (1917-1995), the 6 3/4" by 9 1/2" work (14" by 16 3/4" framed) a view down one of the streets in the historic downtown area of St. Augustine on Florida's northeast coast. The piece is in fresh, clean condition with no issues. The pink, blue and green colors in this particular example are very nice. Written on the backing is "Saint Augustine 1982/Went with Evelyn Stuart, Dolly Balker"...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : Pre 1990 item #1459644 (stock #2422)
L'Enfant Gallery
$1,500.00
Known for his amazing liquid abstractions Nathan Motley painted in and around the Richmond Virginia area in the 1990s this work measures 30x20 inches. Acrylics on artist panel. Dated fall 1996
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : Pre 1990 item #1446101 (stock #2036)
L'Enfant Gallery
$5,000.00
Kathleen Hyland-Nesvig Important American Artist “ABSTRACT 22x28” Kathleens work has been seen and is featured in many embassies around the world including the state department. She’s an active artist still working with a very unique free style of painting This work is oil pastel on paper,signed lower left part of the Floral series by the artist Communicates through her work in an unique, exciting expression of spiritual energy...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Watercolor : Pre 1990 item #1444473 (stock #1251)
L'Enfant Gallery
$3,200.00
28 x 34“ Watercolor on Paper with gouache highlights by Adele Giles Who is known for her fabulous Watercolors of New England
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : Pre 1990 item #1446011 (stock #2014)
K. Stein , California artist born 1950 in New York, only one paper floral Study measuring 14 x 11“
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : Pre 1990 item #1450860 (stock #1603)
L'Enfant Gallery
$2,500.00
A work that is between the style of Matisse and Modigliani however not attributable to either since it is dated 1981. Oil on canvas 24”x18”
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Watercolor : Pre 1990 item #1423304 (stock #JB03531)
THREE Asian (Chinese, I think, but possibly Korean) watercolor on silk paintings, each 9 1/2" by 11 3/4" (14 1/2" by 18 1/2" in gold framing), contemporary/late 20th century, featuring classic Asian landscapes of dramatic hills and tea houses and pines, making for a very decorative trio for your Asian-inspired interior. A few slight imperfections are present in the frames, but they are very minor. The drawings are in excellent condition.
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : Europe : British : Pre 1990 item #1416658 (stock #JB05391)
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...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : N. America : American : Pre 1990 item #1417520 (stock #JB01233)
Oil on canvas still life painting, including a red teapot, plates, funnel, cup, and fruit, all on a striped table cloth with further drapery in the background, 20" by 24", unsigned on front and bearing the name "H. HOWARD" and date "OCT. 74" on the stretcher. There is an African-American artist by the name Humbert Howard but this work does not resemble the work I see out there on the net. The artist, whoever he or she was, obviously was trained and understood perspective, composition, color, a...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : N. America : American : Pre 1990 item #1422580 (stock #JB04272)
A beautifully executed painting on canvas of New Mexico Native American pottery pieces, (perhaps from the Zia Pueblo?), signed at lower left by artist "Angelika". The work, 20" by 24" (24 1/2" by 28 1/2" framed) is painted in a realistic style, so that the pots seem to be three dimensional. This is a highly decorative piece and will complement your Southwest interior. The frame is not especially complementary; a more appropriate one will enhance the presentation.
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Watercolor : Pre 1990 item #1357688
Fan painting of goldfish by a Beijing artist Liu Chen , dated 2008
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : N. America : American : Pre 1990 item #1420087 (stock #JB03021)
Found in Phoenix, Arizona, this is a striking and unusual modern work by a talented but so far unidentified hand, 20" by 24" plus narrow simple wood frame, signed at lower right and dated there 1981. The scene is buildings, depicted in a semi-abstract, even cubist manner, all in various earth tones such as cream, tan, brown, and yellow. A pale blue sky and foreground makes for a cooling, interesting contrast. The Christian cross towering over it all adds a mysterious element. The painting wo...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : Europe : French : Pre 1990 item #1296859 (stock #21698)
Original painting/calligraphy by Jacques Le Roux (French, 1923-2010), on antique paper, possibly influenced by Mayan iconography. This work is still in the artist's original frame and bears the artist's label verso. In excellent original condition. As a painter Jacques Le Roux exhibited alongside Picasso and Miro. He was influenced by the Surrealists and Andre Breton, whom he met at the end of WWII. On the occasion of an exhibition devoted to his work in 1978 at the Centre Pompidou a book (...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : Pre 1990 item #1452675 (stock #1427)
L'Enfant Gallery
$2,800.00
Moody and dramatic oceanic scene with uncanny dream-like atmosphere. A powerful abstraction charged with light and energy.
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : Pre 1990 item #1442031 (stock #397)
Artist Misha Shcheglov Russian Front by a Russian Artist Oil on canvas 8 x 11“ frame size 9 x 12“ done before Perestroika
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Watercolor : Pre 1990 item #1416214
A group of three small watercolors of scenes in rural Hambleden, England, by late 20th century English artist (Mrs.) P. Begley. The three each measure 5 1/2" by 8" (10 1/2" by 12 1/2" identically framed). Each is signed with conjoined initials PB in lower left corner and the artist wrote her address and titles on reverse backing. The works probably date to circa 1980. Pleasing scenes of the classic, peaceful countryside of England. Hambleden is near the Thames, immediately west of Greater Lo...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Watercolor : Pre 1990 item #1422667 (stock #JB03535)
Very detailed, complex, good-sized (21" by 15 3/4", 29" by 23 1/4" as framed) ink and watercolor whimsical drawing of a cartoonish scene including Victorian type house, car, old lady pushing shopping cart, cat, bird, dog, -----well, let's say it's hard to describe....just see the images yourself! At first glance this looks like a print or reproduction, but it is absolutely ORIGINAL ART. Carl Muecke is a veteran of political satire expressed in art, going back to his days at UC Berkeley. More ...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Acrylic : Pre 1990 item #1424096
Handsome modern painting, acrylic on canvas, unframed, a large and impressive presence at 48" by 48", titled on reverse "How's the Soup", signed on reverse by noted California contemporary artist GEORGE ERNSTSON (1945-2011). Ernstson was born in Hamburg, Germany and spent most of his life in the San Francisco Bay Area. He received his B.A. at San Francisco State and a masters in Fine Art at UC Berkeley, where ceramicist Peter Voulkos and Ron Nagle were mentors. He also associated with Larry B...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Watercolor : Pre 1990 item #1415769
A small late 20th century watercolor titled on reverse label "Brazeau River", signed lower right with initials "MH". The work measures 5" by 3 1/4" inside the mat and 9" by 7" as framed. The Brazeau River is 130 miles in length and runs in a generally easterly direction from the high Canadian Rockies of Alberta, through the foothills and towards the plains where it merges with the North Saskatchewan River. The river was named after Joseph Brazeau, a Missouri-born fur trader working for the Hu...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Acrylic : Pre 1990 item #1481625 (stock #3474)
L'Enfant Gallery
$8,000.00
The French Artist Françoise Sylvand is known for bold paintings, which is apparent in this piece . This painting done in acrylic on panel and mixed media of an interior. The work measuring 36” x 48”. This artwork was done from the artist’s studio in France. He has shown all over France and Europe.
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : N. America : Pre 1990 item #1365430 (stock #A-WD1)
Ancient East
$695.00
DESCRIPTION: A delightful portrait of a girl in a hat by Gabrielle Denton, a well known New Mexico folk art painter from Las Cruces, NM. In this simplistic but expressive study, a girl with soulful blue eyes stares directly at the viewer while wearing a large yellow hat with flower. Original gouache, artist signed lower right, well matted and framed in copper-umber hues. DIMENSIONS: Actual painting is 12 ¾” x 12 ¾”. Frame dimensions are 26" x 26."
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : Pre 1990 item #1441633 (stock #578)
Abstract Figure by New York artist Max Kassler (1903-1993). Oil on Canvas Board, 15.5 x 9 3/4. Modernist. A very beautiful work from the 1950s signed Max Kassler oil on canvas Artist panel,signed on back. The work is reminiscent of Abstract Expressionist 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 painting. This work culminated his idea of abstr...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : Caribbean : Haitian : Pre 1990 item #1420657 (stock #JB04192)
An oil on canvas, 12" by 16" and 16 1/2" by 20" in dark stained wood frame, featuring a number of women in a colorful tropical village, carrying baskets of tropical fruits (possibly papayas). The artist signed at bottom right "Paul". The work probably dates to the 1970's or 1980's. A colorful addition to any room. Very slight wear on frame and tiny white area in sky is a spot of disturbed paint.
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : Pre 1990 item #1461538 (stock #04315)
The Framed Size: 27 1/8"L x 18 3/16" H x 3/4" Thick
The Image size: 15 1/2" L x 11 5/8" H
The title: "Sunny Day Farm House"
Artist: Edward Kawanabe
Medium: Oil Painting on Canvas
Signed by artist: Lower right, E. Kawanabe
The year Painted: 1982
The condition of Frame and Painting: Excellent.

This is beautifully painted Farm House in impressionist style
painting with large tree in front of House, tire swing, Bench,
Mail box, with many chicke...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : N. America : American : Pre 1990 item #1422937 (stock #JB03920)
This is an ORIGINAL WORK, not a print, by the famous American artist EDNA HIBEL (PLOTKIN), recently deceased at age 97 in Florida. The painting of two young figures, one evidently playing a lute-like instrument, is a mixed media work (oil and watercolor) on silk which has been laid down to a Masonite panel. It measures 29" by 17" (37" by 25" framed including a linen liner). Hibel was born in Boston of Jewish parentage and educated in art at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts School. Her early af...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : Pre 1990 item #1441600 (stock #553)
L'Enfant Gallery
$2,500.00
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. Abstract Madonna is it oil on canvas work by Max Kassler measuring 24 x 32“ signed and framed size is 25x33 inch A very beautiful work from the 1950s signed Max Kassler oil on canvas Artist panel,signed on back. The work is reminiscent of Abstract...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : Europe : Pre 1980 item #1379901 (stock #02239M)
The size of Oil painting: 15 3/4" W x 19 5/8" H. This is another unique Oil painting on Daler Board for Oil painting which has already with canvas texture as you can see from out close up photo. The painting done by Zeka Marquez back in 1980-85's when he was young man. This is one of painting I have acquired in 1991. It is painted with Red, Grey and black, plus white painted area. The condition of painting excellent. Please note down near bottom area as well as left size board has little brown...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Watercolor : Pre 1980 item #1419766 (stock #JB02681)
Beautifully executed in black and gray with minimal color, understated still life of an old style tin coffee pot, cooking pot, and white cup, 8" by 10 1/2" inside the mat, 15 1/2" by 17 1/2" as framed. There is possibly a monogram in lower right corner but I cannot attach it to any particular artist. The item is in a frame that evidently once came with a work by American landscape artist George Renouard, as the title on the label is "New Jersey Farm"---and there are old Butterfields auction la...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : N. America : American : Pre 1980 item #1418755 (stock #JB02088)
Oil on canvas painting, 18 1/2" by 24 1/2" including the thin red wood frame, circa 1960's or 1970's, signed on the stretcher "John J. Molino". I don't see a listing for the name so offer the painting as a decorative mid century item. It is quite a colorful and dramatic work and will beautifully complement your Eames Era modern decor. I think there's a little bit of Stuart Davis color and imagery in this. Note how the paint is raised in the hard-edge striping. The painting is a little dusty...