Giuseppe Pitto (1857-1928) "A Market Beauty" oil on canvas 28" x 20 1/8" unframed This Italian master is best known for his depiction of Italian market scenes which he executed with perfection. His Rococco style is combined with near impasto application and brilliant colors, creating a unique composition of unparalleled grace and beauty. His genre market scenes are playful and relaxed and the focal point of each is invariably a woman of alluring beauty...

"Moulin Rouge" Oil on canvas, 31.5" x 34.5" framed, 20.5" x 24.5 unframed This French born artist has been most inspired by the city of Paris, well know for his wonderful depictions of the iconic landmarks of Paris as seen in this wonderful piece. His technique combines both impressionism and classical modernism. This combined with his bold colors creates an exquisite composition on par with great French artist of his time...

"Rouen" OIL ON canvas 16 3/4" X 23" UNFRAMED François Gall was born on May 22, 1912 in Kosovar (Transylvania) to Hungarian parents. From 1929 to 1930, Gall studied in Rome, with the support of the Hungarian government, at l’Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts...

"Village Pond" oil on canvas 15 1/2" x 20 3/4" unframed Langer was born on Dec. 11th 1860 in Leipzig, Germany. After becoming a journey painter he was admitted to The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts (Copenhagen, Denmark) in 1877 after studying under W. Kyhn and Sigurd Konstantin-Hansen. He graduated from there in 1886. He made study tours to Italy (1886), Paris (1893), The Balkans (1920) and Sweden (1920) and several other places, and received the Raben-Levetzau scholarship in 1894...

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Mother Duck and Ducklings Oil on board 5 3/4" x 12 1/4"w/o frame,14 1/4" x 20 3/4" framed This Dutch, Hague school genre artist has become hudgely popular for painting serene landscapes however was a diverse artist and equally skilled at painting portraits, children, animals and street scenes. His landscapes often included animals with ducks a recurrent theme...

Original oil on canvas (36 1/2" by 28 1/2") by Maurice Esnault aka Joannes (French, 1854-1940). This painting appears to date from the 1920's. It is fully signed l.l. It also bears a gallery label from the famed Ferargil Gallery (a major early 20th Century New York gallery) which states the name of the artist and the fact that it came from the Rene Gimpel collection. It also bears 3 estate? labels, and a French customs stamp...

"Paris Street Scene" Oil on board, 9.5" x 13.5" framed Bart Schouten Leroy was born in 1941. His dad was a famous architect and his mom, who was born in Paris France, was a well-to-do still life painter and Max Carlier\rquote s neice. \par After graduating high school, he enlisted. After fulfilling his tour of duty, he took off on his Harley Davidson motorcycle and traveled to Southern France. He made his living for about one year working odd jobs...

"The British Countess" Oil on canvas, 25" x 30" unframed Jonathan Pratt was a Midlands artist working in Birmingham. He was an extremely diverse artist painting genre, figure and portraits, as well as street scenes, rural and coastal views in Britain, France and Algiers. He studied in Birmingham and exhibited a total of 279 works there between 1864-1915, the latter being posthumously exhibited...

"The British Count" Oil on canvas, 25" x 30" unframed Jonathan Pratt was a Midlands artist working in Birmingham. He was an extremely diverse artist painting genre, figure and portraits, as well as street scenes, rural and coastal views in Britain, France and Algiers. He studied in Birmingham and exhibited a total of 279 works there between 1864-1915, the latter being posthumously exhibited...

"The Forest Path" Oil on canvas, 39.5" x 27.75" unframed Pryn was born on April 11th, 1891 in Frederiksberg, Denmark. He was self taught and eventually developed the skill to be considered one of the great landscape artists of his time. His art has become increasingly popular throughout the world and his reputation continues to grow. He is a well listed artist with extensive auction records...

"Annunciation" Oil on canvas, 22.25" x 28.25 unframed, 31.75" x 37.75" framed (THIS PIECE APPEARS IN THE DEFINITIVE BIOGRAPHY FOR THE ARTIST) Born at Terheyden North Brabant on April 21st, 1806, Petrus van Schendel studied at the Antwerp Academy under Mathieu-Ignace van Breen (1773-1839), a painter of historical subjects...

"The Sleigh Ride" Oil on board, 26" x 21" framed, 19.5" x 14.75" unframed, circa 1855 Jan Walraven is a Dutch artist popular for his depiction of children and as seen in this wonderful piece, sleigh rides. Jan Walraven's art typlifies the Dutch style, which he executes masterfully. He is a well listed artist and this would make a wonderful addition to the finest art collection.

"Nun Admiring Lovebirds" (1875) Oil on canvas, 17" x 23.75" unframed, 24" x 30.75" framed This Florentine master artist is considered an Academic Artist. Academic Art is painting and sculpture produced under the influence of the Academies in Europe and especially France, where many artists received their formal training. It is characterized by its highly polished style, its use of mythological or historical subject matter, and its moralistic tone. Castagnola's paintings are allegorical, de...

"Home" Oil on board, 12.5" x 15.75" unframed The son of famed architect Niels Peter Christian Holsoe (1826-1895), Carl Vilhelm Holsoe (1863-1935) became a well-listed, highly acclaimed artist. He studied at the Academy of Fine Art in Copenhagen 1882-1884. Thereafter he continued his education at Kunstnernes Studieskole (the artist's study school) under P.S. Kroeyer. He traveled to Italy. In 1889 he received the Mention Honorable (Paris) and he received the academy's scholarship in the year...

"Wine, Pot and Vegetables" Oil on canvas on board 10.5" x 16.5" unframed, 16.5" x 22.5" framed Joseph Bail was born on January 22, 1862 in Limonest in the Rhone region of France. His father, Jean-Antoine Bail, was a trained genre painter who was heavily influenced by the Dutch masters. It is clear that Joseph, as well as his brother Frank, followed in the fathers footsteps. Joseph's initial artistic training began with his father, instilling in him a respect for the eighteenth-century Fren...

Oil on canvas, 9" x 13" unframed, 19 1/4" x 15 1/2" framed Born in Lyon on May 24th, 1869 Albert Andre was to become one of the most renowned of the post impressionist artist. He was a painter, sculptor, writer and museum curator. He began his training in Lyon as a silk pattern designer. He then moved to the medium of painting. In 1894 Renoir was so impressed by his work at the Salon des Independance that he recommended Andre to the famous art dealer Paul Durand-Ruel, bringing Andre's art car...

Oil on Canvas, 10" x 12" unframed, circa 1870 This Dutch born artist was an important member of the Hague School of Art. He was not only an artist but a collector. He was trained at the Amsterdam Academy by Johanas Egenberger and Louis Royer and inspired by Jozef Israels. Artz moved to Paris from 1866-1874, where he set up his own studio at the suggestion of the great artist Courbet. He maintained close contacts with his colleagues Jacob Maris as well as the art dealer Goupil and company. D.A...

This PAINTING is OIL ON BOARD with the Two ARABS, the 3 GREAT PYRAMIDS in Egypt, 2 CAMELS and 4 PALM TREES for good measure. One of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World, the Great Pyramid of Khufu is on the list of the 7 Wonders and is the tallest of the Pyramids Painted. The Artist is F. CIPOLLA born 1854. The size of this work is 8" X 11" sight; 15" X 18" framed. The Board has been applied to a shadow box~like frame, the front is beneath glass. Signed lower right: F. Cipolla. Excellent Au...

This is an OIL ON BOARD by the BRITISH ARTIST: WILLIAM SPRY. The scene has BOATS at Low Tide with small Houses shown in the background. The size is 28" X 22" framed. Great GILDED FRAME. Some pro restoration as this Work warranted that Effort. DETAIL much more PRECISE in real time; may add another jpg or two

This is a LANDSCAPE PAINTING by the 20th Century ARTIST: TONI BORDIGNON. This OIL on CANVAS measures: 19" X 31" FRAMED; 11.5" X 24" SIGHT. Influenced by 18th & 19th Century Masters reads the biography on the back. Ca. 1950-1970 there are some light surface OIL cracks

20th century ABSTRACT IMPRESSIONISM. Oil on board. Gilt frame. Signature at l.r. somewhat illegible... 8 1/2" x 20 1/2" sight; 10" x 22" framed

This is a PARIS STREET SCENE from a Virginia, U.S.A. Estate. Signed lower right: Brecla. Have researched this PAINTER and to date have not found a listing. Framed size is: 25 1/2" X 29 1/2"; sight size is 19 1/4" x 23 1/4". NOTRE DAME in the background and in EXCELLENT Condition ca. 1950 to 1970.

This is an OIL ON CANVAS, STILL LIFE with FLOWERS by JOANN V. GENT. Framed size is 19 3/4"; 15 1/2" X 19 1/2" sight. DAFFODILS, VASE, and FRUIT. There is a slight canvas puncture top central but invisible when looking at this Work.

OIL ON CANVAS of the EVREUX CATHEDRAL by RAYMOND BESSE, French Artist 1899 - 1969. Impressionist Work 21" X 17 1/2" sight; 23 1/2" X 27 1/2" Framed. Évreux is a town and commune of Normandy, northwestern France, in the Eure département, of which it is the préfecture (capital). Painted circa 1950's

NOTE: THIS PAINTING HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY RESEARCHED by 2 MAJOR AUCTION HOUSES and is AFTER SPITZWEG. This is an OIL ON BOARD (thick hardwood) signed lower left: K. SPITZWEG. Image area is 8 5/8" X 11 1/2". Man Watering Flowers and a Lady in the Background. In Excellent Condition though could use a cleaning appearing a little "dark". AFTER SPITZWEG ...ca. first quarter of the 20th CENTURY

This is an OIL on BOARD PAINTING of a YOUNG LADY at the PIANO. Sight size is 12 3/4" X 18 3/4". From a Virginia Estate... Jessen Aage was a SCANDINAVIAN PAINTER; date this work circa second 1/4 of the 20th Century. This One Grows on the Viewer.

Multi jpgs and Multi Activities in this OIL On CANVAS with the PARIS STREET SCENE. Top Left reads: BOULEVARD/ Des/ ARTIST/ CAFE. At the Left are People Seated at Tables in Formal Attire in front of the CAFE on an Idealistic Tree lined Street; a Poster displayed on the wall and a KIOSK behind. Central to the PAINTING is the LADY with PARASOL Beautifully dressed; there is a touch of Pink seen on this Parasol. Right side of the Work shows the HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE and a 1920's Automobile. Date ...

Difficult to get more NATURALISTIC than this Work with Multiple DEER in a Forest Setting. The Artist is REINHOLDT NIELSEN, 1891 - ?, well~listed Painter and known for DEER. Size is 20" X 30" Framed. Signed lower right by the Artist. 3 Small spots have been tape~covered on the back of the Canvas; otherwise in Excellent Condition. Date this work circa 1950, perhaps earlier. UNUSUALLY Nice Oil on Canvas by REINHOLDT NIELSEN, a Danish Painter.

This is an Oil on Canvas depicting a Woman Carrying a Child; there is another Child alongside. Signed LR: ABRIEDA. The size is 7.25" X 9.25". This Work is unframed. From a Delaware Estate date this Painting circa 1900 or first 1/4 of the 20th Century. jpgs tell the rest.

This is an OIL PAINTING by ZANDOR. Two Ballerinas apppear getting ready to perform. Approx. 2.5' X 3.5' this PAINTING was originally purchased from a BAL HARBOR, Fla. gallery in the early '70's. Label and additonal info appear on the back. Signed LR: Zandor in script. Two BEAUTIES and tastefully done.

Honore Daumier, French, 1808-1879. These Lithographs were printed in the French Newspaper in the 19th C. Thus there is newsprint on the back. They are signed in the plate and are about 9" by 12".

A charming antique oil on canvas of a young girl cozied up in a doghouse with a snoozing bull mastiff dog, signed (incised in the paint) and dated 79 (1879). The signature is JH SHARP in capital letters. For a number of years there has been confusion as to whether these 19th century dog paintings of this period were by the noted Taos, New Mexico artist Joseph Henry Sharp (1859-1953), as the signatures are very similar indeed, and the artist did study in Europe before coming to America. This c...

A small oil on canvas board painting of Lake Como, Italy, signed at lower right by California listed artist LUCY SCHNABEL (1844-1938). The work measures 10" by 14" and is unframed. The view is of famously scenic Lake Como in northern Italy, with snow capped peaks in the distance. A few figures are present in the foreground, and the architecture along the lake shore fills the middle. The artist was born in Wisconsin and was in San Francisco by about 1860. She exhibited at the San Francisco A...

Henry Perlee Parker (1795-1873)

“On the qui vive” (The Smuggler)

Oil on canvas , titled, signed and dated on the reverse

"QUI VIVE" (A French phrase meaning long live who? (a sentry’s challenge), used to mean a state of alertness or watchfulness.)

Painting: 30" x 25"
Frame: 36.5" x 31.5"

One of the best-known painters working in north-east England during the early nineteenth century Henry Perlee Parker specialized in pictures of marine subjects and smu...

Russian Icon . 18th Century. 17th Century Crucifix. 17" x 13".