Henry Maidment (British, fl. 1889-1914)

Farm by a Pond

Oil on canvas, signed lower right

Painting: 24" x 30"
Frame: 30" x 42"

Maidment was a painter in oil of rural scenes and landscapes. He also used the pseudonyms of "R. Fenson" and “A. Wynn”. Dated examples of his work have been seen spanning from 1898 until 1914...

This is an excellently and intricately carved boxwood very charming netsuke,made by the native of Ukraine Alexander Derkachenko. It depicts a seated Okame who is laughing behind her sleeve as she realizes the erotical significance of a long noc e Tengu mask. Signed in seal form. Netsuke is stained in tan and brown colors. It measures 1.57 inches (4.0cm) wide, and 1.42 inches (3.6cm) tall...

Original etching by Wendell Black (USA, 1919-1972), started in 1961. Black was still working on this etching when he passed away 18 years later. First edition artist proof, posthumously printed by Berkley Chappell. No lifetime edition exists. Signed and dated "Wendell Black 61 by Elaine" l.r. Elaine was Wendell Black's wife. 24" by 35" image alone. Plate 27 in "The Lost Works of Wendell H. Black" by Henry M. Sayre.

Original diptych (deep etch on zinc) by Wendell H. Black (USA, 1919-1972), circa 1961. 12 1/2 by 23 1/2 each. Titled l.l. and numbered 7/25. Signed and dated "Wendell Black 61 by Elaine". From the first edition of this work, printed posthumously by Berkley Chappell, and signed by Black's widow Elaine. No lifetime edition exists. cf: The Lost Works of Wendell H. Black, plates 22 and 23. The model in this diptych, probably the artist's wife, is also on the cover of the book.

Original deep etch by Wendell H. Black (USA, 1919-1972). Titled and numbered 7/25 l.l. Signed and dated "Wendell Black 61 by Elaine" l.r. 23 1/4 by 31 1/8 image alone. From the first edition, printed posthumously by Berkley Chappell, and signed by Black's widow Elaine. No lifetime edition exists. cf. The Lost Works of Wendell H. Black, plate 26.

Original woodcut (white pine) by Wendell H. Black (USA, 1919-1972), titled "Head of a Woman" or "Trinity". Artist Proof. Signed and dated "Wendell Black 58 by Elaine" l.r. From the first edition of 25 plus a couple of proofs printed posthumously by Berkley Chappell. No lifetime edition exists. 16 1/4" by 23 3/4". cf: The Lost Works of Wendell H. Black. This works is illustrated as plate 12 in this volume.

Original woodcut (white pine) by Wendell H. Black (USA, 1919-1972). Titled and numbered 7/25 l.l. Signed and dated "Wendell Black 58 by Elaine" l.r. From the first edition of 25, posthumously printed by Berkley Chappell and signed by Black's widow Elaine. No lifetime edition exists. 11 1/2" by 18". cf. The Lost Works of Wendell H. Black. This woodcut is illustrated plate 11 in this volume.

Original oversized woodcut by Wendell H. Black (USA, 1919-1972). Titled "Artist and Model-Spring II" 7/25. Signed and Dated l.r. "Wendell Black 58 by Elaine". First original edition created posthumously by Berkley Chappell and Elaine Black. cf. The Lost Prints of Wendell H. Black. Roughly 24" by 38" image alone.

Original etching, salt ground, drypoint, and engraving on copper by Wendell H. Black (USA, 1919-1972. Rare original posthumous edition, printed by Berkley Chappell and signed by Black's wife Elaine. For more information see "The Lost Prints of Wendell H. Black".7/25 and in excellent condition. This work is plate 5 in The Lost Prints...

This note shows two book plates depicting flowers. They were provided by Michael Minckler. The plates are signed Takako. Maejima Takako is the name of Maki's wife.

DESCRIPTION: E. (Edward) P. (Penfield) WWI patriotic lithographic poster, "Every Girl Pulling for Victory", featuring a young woman rowing a boat named “VICTORY.” Caption at base reads, “VICTORY GIRLS, UNITED WAR WORK CAMPAIGN.” Signed lower left; very good condition, no fading or defects visible...

Length: 5.4 cm (2.2 in)
Width: 4 cm (1.6 in)
Depth: 1 cm (0.4 in)
Weight: 31.7 gm (1.13 oz)

Fine Chinese green jade Guan Yin pendant; documentation available; very good condition

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...

Height: 5.5 cm (2.2 in)
Width: 4.3 cm (1.7 in)
Depth: 0.7 cm (0.3 in)
Weight: 38 g (1.36 oz)

Chinese green jade pendant; well carved dragon to the front face; accompanied by six white jade beads; bordered reverse face; good condition

Width:4.7 cm (1.9 in)
Height: 1.6 cm (0.6 in)
Depth: 2.5 cm (1.0 in)
Weight: 43 g (1.51 oz)

Good Chinese white jade pendant; carved Foo Dog; documentation available; good condition

The size of Painting 15 3/4" W x 19 5/8". This is another unique Oil painting done on Daler Board for Oil painting which has already with canvas surface texture as you see from our close up photo. The painting is done by Zeka Marquez back in 1980-85's when he was young man. Because, this is one of painting I have acquired in 1991. The subject of human forms painted with Red, Black and white as you can see the outlined area in the center...

David Teniers the Younger (Dutch 1610-1690) copper plate engraving of men and perhaps a woman gathered around a table in a house with a rough floor, a bed alcove and some implements on shelves and hooks. The focus of the print is a man playing a violin while a standing man with drink in hand addresses him, perhaps singing, as is a seated man. Another man, behind the musician, reads and possibly sings from what looks like a broadside...

The size of Painting: 24" x 35 3/4"
The size of Frame: 27 3/4" x 40" x 1 1/4"
The Artist : Not known.
The Year of Painting: before my acquired year 1990.
The medium of painting: Acrylic on Canvased board.
The condition of painting: Excellent
The condition of Frame: Very good, little wear on the corners.
It is very attractive original painting with the subject of Mother and Child. The style of painting is very resembling the painting by Tin Shao Kuang...