A Fine Painting from the Noted Tucson Artist, Marylka Modjeska (1893-1966). Modjeska studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, in Provincetown, MA, at the Art Student League in New York and the Academie Julian in Paris. This Painting measures about 23 1/2" by 20" in its frame of about 28" by 24".

Watercolor on paper, 14" square and 3 1/4" frame and mat, unsigned, of flowers in a vase. This is the work of a skilled and likely listed artist but I do not see a hint of a signature. It was purchased near Baton Rouge, Louisiana and the reverse framing paper shows what appears to be a Houston, Texas address. Condition is excellent with no stains or foxing.

ROBERT BRACKMAN-1898-1980; AMERICAN STILL LIFE; Oil on Canvas Signed lower right: Brackman Robert Brackman was born in Russia in 1898 and came to America with family in 1908. He died in Noank, CT in 1980. Brackman was a painter and an educator. He studied at the National Academy of Art in NY under George Bellows and Robert Henri. He taught at several schools, including the Art Student’s League and The Brooklyn Museum School...

The size of Sheet : 13 7/8" W x 11 7/8" H
The size of Image : 9 3/8" W x 6 1/2" H
The Title: Le Diner Des Moissonneurs (Diner at Harvest)
aRTIST: Unknown. The date of Engraving Printed: 1940-1950’s.
Printed on heavy Paper.
The condition of Print: Excellent, never been framed.
This is Beautiful Old French Engraving Print, subject of Le Diner Des Moissonneurs (Diner at Harvest). Excellent subject of family gathering at the time of Harvesting...

A Fine Pair of Monotypes by the well regarded Taxco, Mexico Artist, Carl Pappe (1900-98). Each measure about 17 1/2" by 24 1/2" overall. Slight water staining on bottom as shown. Each pencil signed and titled.

Still Life with Flowers by V. Hutchison, 1944 , oil on canvas 24x20”,frame size 34x30

Watercolor on paper painting of waves lapping at rocks in the ocean, 9" by 12", unframed, signed at lower right in blue by well-listed California artist GEORGE DEMONT OTIS (1879-1962). The simple scene of waves lapping at a rock is simple yet complete. The artist was born in Memphis, Tennessee and was raised in the Midwest after being orphaned. He showed early talent and was enrolled at the Art Institute of Chicago at 14, followed later by more training in Philadelphia and New York...

Oil on canvasboard painting of a dirt road through a pine woodland, signed at lower right by artist ADDIE SYLVESTER. On the reverse side it is titled "Deep in the Heart of Texas", signed again and dated 1950. I do not see information on the artist. Curiously there was a woman by that name who passed away in 1989 in Manhattan, Kansas area; on the backing paper, most of a label is missing, but the remaining letters of what would be the town in the address are "MAN..."...

Oil on canvas painting of surf breaking on coastal rocks, 24" by 30" (29" by 35 1/2" framed), signed at lower right by the noted California painter GEORGE SANDERS BICKERSTAFF (1893-1954). Bickerstaff is a familiar name in California plein air art. He was a prolific artist, creating both landscapes of desert and eucalyptus and lupine, as well as seascape. This example probably dates to the late 1940's or early 1950's. It is in very good condition with only a pinpoint loss or two.

Swedish Artist Hugo Belving 1946 Still Life with Tulips in a pitcher measuring 22x18”. Frame size 29x24” oil on Masonite. Painted in Malmo, Sweden the southern capital of Sweden... known for pottery,

Chinese fan painting of two cats by the artist Xu Beihong. The cats, one with eyes wide, the other asleep, crouch on a rock under a leafy branch. Xu Beihong (1895-1953) was born in rural Yixing, Jiangsu Province. His father was a private school teacher and Xu began painting at the age of 9. He traveled to Tokyo to study art, returning to China to start teaching at Peking University Arts School...

American Artist George Spangenberg 1907-1964. Measuring 33” x 27” Oil on canvas, George Spangenberg was born in Buffalo, New York 1907. Although color blind, Spangenberg left formal education at an early age to pursue an art career. He studied at the Buffalo School of Fine Arts, with John Carlson and Charles Burchfield. While in Buffalo he lost three fingers from his right hand while painting a mural on the side of a bank building...

Important Mogal Illuminated Sacred Epic Depicting Royalty on Elephants with beautiful script on either end

A lonely figure walks home through the forested hills, a rustic scene by Shirakura Kanyu (Niho) from his mature period distinctly blending his early years of training in watercolor under Ishii Hakutei with his later Nanga years. Ink and light color on silk in a superb silk border with solid ivory rollers (these will be changed if exporting). It comes in the original signed double wood box titled Kisho (returning home) and is in excellent condition...

Ca 1940 A vibrant watercolor framed under glass and signed Munir. The frame measures 12" x 16"; the picture, approximately 6-3/4" x 11". Not examined out of frame.

Artist William Seltzer Rice Oil Study for Illustration 30 x 24” ....... William Seltzer Rice (June 23, 1873 – August 27, 1963) was an American woodblock print artist, art educator and author, associated with the Arts and Crafts movement in Northern California. Born and raised in Manheim in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Rice grew up with his parents in his grandparent's home on Market Square that had been occupied by his family for four generations...

PAIR of oils on canvas board of historic old structures in landscapes, each 9" by 12" (14 1/4" by 17 1/2" in similar but not identical white wood frames), one signed in red at lower left by listed Philadelphia artist HARRY JAMES OSHIVER (1888-1974). Oshiver was a pupil of Daniel Garber , Henry McCarter, and Hugh Breckenridge. Born in Moscow, Russia, he studied at the Spring Gardens Institute and at the Pennsylvania Academy. Today he is known for his landscapes, nudes, still life, and prints...

Maurice Braun (American, 1877-1941)

Old River Landings

Oil on canvas, signed lower right and titled on stretcher.

Painting Size: 20” x 22”
Frame Size: 26” x 28”

Maurice Braun is one of the most well-known artists of California Impressionism. His deeply rooted beliefs in the unity of man and nature combined with the beauty of America’s southwest landscape gave rise to paintings that made him one of the most lauded artists of his day...

of one of the most import work by Tiepolo the Italian artist. This work is a plate from a book done in the 1940s

Original painting (gouache on paper) by Adolf Dehn (American, 1895-1968), in excellent original condition. This painting is signed l.r...

Watercolor and pencil on paper drawing of a red roofed village church surrounded by small houses and trees, 12 1/4" by 17 7/8" (20 3/4" by 25 1/2" as framed), signed at lower right "V.J. Roux-Champion 1944). The drawing is a work of noted French artist VICTOR JOSEPH ROUX-CHAMPION (1871-1953). Condition is excellent with fresh colors and no water damage or foxing. The artist's works are offered at auction in England and the Continent.

Incredible Mexican Muralist painting of David Alfaro Siqueiros. The painting depicts Siqueiros reviewing the Miners.In 1926 Siqueiros joined a Jalisco-wide union in 1926 and made demands for better pay and working conditions to the company, which they chose to shut down the mine rather then capitulate . Siqueiros depicted in the center standing on what would be a reoccurring theme a tuft or outcropping of land His back bent almost broken His right hand shown to be giant holding a lit "bom...

After six months of evaluation we have determined it to be a Crucifixion. There is a pink angel in the left corner. Late 1940's American Dutch on Paper by Willem de Kooning (1904-1997). 15" x 22". Signed by the Artist. The Paper texture is simular to Arches 90 lb cold pressed. At the bottom of this Painting, there are lines which indicate to us other drawings by de Kooning. This appears to be a requested or special order study painting for a larger stage back- drop. Please refer to de Kooning Bo...

A watercolor painting of a small motor boat and the surrounding dock area complete with lobster traps, signed at lower right by artist WILLIAM J. GILLETT, where it is also dated 1950. The work on heavy watercolor paper measures 12 1/2" by 17 1/4" and is currently housed in an old frame and mat that should all be discarded (that measuring 21" by 25"). The piece was stored in an attic with no glass so the paper is evenly showing evidence of soiling, and it does not lay flat due to some buckling ...

Oil on canvas painting of flowers in a vase in an interior space, 23 1/2" by 25 3/4", signed at lower right by German artist ROLF REGELE (1899-1987). Regele was a student of Rudolf Stolz, and he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich. He painted generally landscapes of the Tirol region of Austria and Italy, as well as still life. During the 1930's his paintings were often reproduced full size and on post cards. The artist settled in Bolzano in the Tyrolean Alps, in the border area of ...

From our African Collection: African Dan Figure with Beads & Child, circa 1950 The Dan world view holds that everything can be divided into two separate and clear categories. The primary dichotomy is between village and bush, in other words, things that have been controlled by man and things that have not. Crossing over the dividing line is dangerous business, and whenever it is done, whether to clear new fields or simply crossing the forest, the bush spirits must be appeased. In order to tak...

Original oil painting on panel by Max Heimann (Germany, USA, born 1909). Circa 1940s. Probably painted in Shanghai where Heimann and his family were exiled during WWII. This painting is 17" square and is in excellent condition.

Gouache and watercolor on paper laid on board, 9 5/8" by 17 1/4", unframed (protected in a plastic poster box), signed at lower left "Hayden" (HENRI HAYDEN, 1883-1970). This sunny scene incorporates seven figures, all laboring under the Mediterranean sun. One at right in red/white striped shirt is dealing with a bucket load of fish; the lady in yellow dress carries a basket of produce on her head; to her left, several people stoop or bend over, attending to their agricultural tasks. The view ...

Post impressionist oil painting of a partial nude in blue tones. Reminiscent of Picasso's Blue Period. Signed lower right and presented in original dark wood frame with white insert. Masonite panel measures 20 x 30 inches.

Original oil painting on canvas of the Italian coast by Willem Welters (Dutch, worked in Italy, 1881-1972). One of two paintings by this artist currently available

Watercolor on paper painting of green hills in the spring or winter, their tops entering low cloud, 15" by 21" (24" by 30" in circa 1950's or 1960's frame), signed at lower left by listed California artist STANFORD STEVENS (1897-1974). This is a very competently executed painting of what I imagine is a California landscape turning green after winter and spring rains. Stevens painted in Mexico as well, so conceivably this could be a scene from that country, or, it is possible this could be Hawa...

Maternidad 1949 Rubens Fernandez Tudurí,1920 - 1993 sculpture in bronze “Mother and Child” measuring 21 inches high 7 inches wide 4 1/2 inches deep

Surrealist Artist Ronnie Elliott, born Connecticut 1920, was an American artist.. this work was done just after the war. Measuring

Watercolor on heavy textured watercolor paper, depicting a m urban scene from the NYC area, including a high bridge in the background, industrial and apartment buildings, and a railroad car, a large sun in the sky in vivid colors, signed by artist. Measures 14 1/2" x 21". Signed in lower right, to the left of the ladder leaning on the railroad car. An exceptionally large image, fine color and energy. Condition is good, color is bright, no stains, a small edge loss along the bottom, would be ...

Color etching titled "La Mare" ("the pond"), featuring a whitewashed two story country house or inn by a dirt road next to a pond, signed in pencil below the image "de Croisset". There is a printed label on the backing stating that this is a limited edition. A search by this name does not reveal a listed artist; I suggest that this might be a pen name/pseudonym. The date is probably circa 1930's to about 1950 at the latest. This was framed but the frame is falling apart so will be shipped un...

Watercolor painting of an old-fashioned water/wishing well in a garden setting, early years of the century, signed lower right KO ASHIWARA. There is an askart listing for the name but an internet search has yielded little information; apparently he had some connection to New York so was an individual of Japanese ancestry working in America. The work is executed by an obviously talented artist. Measurements are 13 1/2" by 10" (20 1/2" by 16 1/2" in old black wood frame with gold beading (wear ...