John James Audubon's Birds of America ranks among the most majestic of American fine arts, blending the disciplines of ornithology with 2 forms of art - watercolor and print making, and capturing the primitive state of the still young nation vast natural endowment. We are fortunate enough to have one of these prints produced by Robert Havell in 1836. The artistic stance of this subject, Bonapartian Gulls, commends it as an especially desirable Audubon print for 3 primary reasons: 1...

Joseph Pennell (American 1857-1926)

The Inauguration Steps, 1912

Lithograph on ivory laid paper

17 x 22 (image); 19 x 24.5 (sheet); 17.75" x 22.25" (sight); 24" x 30" (frame)

Wuerth 265

Washington D.C. series. Edition of 25...

Fine print by the renowned artist Goya, matted and framed. Condition is good with very slight foxing at top. Although the matting could be updated, it is still in ready to hang condition. From festivalofbritain.org: Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes: Woman seized by a horse, c. 1815 - 24.Etching, burnished aquatint, drypoint and burin...

From a set of lithographs, Paris Dans sa Splenour, published in 1861, titled, “LE NOUVEAU LOUVRE/Vue prise du Palais Tuileries.” The printer and lithographer are shown in details of the lower left and right corners. The image without printing is 9 7/8 by 14 ½ inches (25 x 27 cm), the page 13 ¼ by 19 ¼ inches (34 x 49 cm).

Condition; some rubbing to the surface and some of what look to be ink spots...

Very large 18th century stipple engraving of a fashionable crowd under the trees in the park with Buckingham house (later altered to become Buckingham Palace) in the background. Titled, “The Promenade in St. James Park,” it was engraved by F. D. Soiron, designed by Edward Dayes in 1790 and published by T. Gaugain in London in 1793. This image is the original print with hand coloring. Sight size 18 by 26 inches, frame 27 ¼ by 35 ¼ inches.

Condition: some discoloration and minor foxing...

This is one of three research notes that were numbered 23. This one is about Work 73-2, a Maki homage to a 19th-century Chinese writer. Dan Tretiak wrote: Enigma. The original eBay seller wrote this in his listing. He really got it right. Maki’s print has the four-character phrase as done by Deng in his writing in the 19th century We confirm Deng and Maki were in sync. The arrangement of Maki’s gold seal is more used in Chinese than Japanese. In any case ENJOY

Charming Original photograph of smiling village children by the famous photographer, Si Cho Ko. From Taiwan, Si Cho Ko has traveled and exhibited extensively including the National Art Museum of China in 2007. Si Chi Ko is the first Taiwan photographer to hold a photograph exhibition in the Chinese mainland...

Dan Tretiak wrote about a print he didn't own and simply described it here: sad stuff.

An etching entitled "Tamba House" by the artist Brian Williams depicting a beautiful old traditional Japanese house in a rural mountain setting. Set against a backdrop of pine forests and mountains in Japan, the house is immersed in a deep snow. Signed in pencil and dated '87. This is an original print #43 of 100. Unframed. Brian Williams was born the first son of American missionary parents in Peru in 1950. At age 16 he moved to California to finish high school and college...

Mortimer Menpes, English, 1860-1938, "Interior of St Maclou, Rouen". This etching by Mortimer Menpes measures 12 3/8 x 6 3/8 inches, pencil signed, c. 1902, edition of 50, looking towards the Gothic Baldachin. Menpes attended the School of Art in London in 1878 and started exhibiting at the Royal Academy in 1880. He became a major figure in the etching revival, producing more than seven hundred different etchings and drypoints, which he usually printed himself.

Cornelius Visscher, Dutch, 1629-1658, "Het Gesprek (The Conversation)". This 17th century engraving by the Dutch artist, Cornelius Visscher, measures 9 7/8 x 8 1/2 inches, c.1655, on laid paper with partial collectors seal on back. "A.V. Oftade pinxit et excud., C. Visscher fecit aqua forti. and Ger. Valk Excudit" printed on bottom margin...

Here is a rare complete set of nine lithograph/prints including one of Senator McGovern during his presidential run that year as well as eight others signifying campaign issues.The content page lists the artists with a small box picture of their work/issues. It is noted that the prints are issued in offset lithography in a numbered edition of 375, and signed in print by each artist with the EXCEPTION of the McGovern print.Each Measures 16" x 19.5" They include: 1)McGovern by Paul Giovanopolis, ...

Thomas B. Lawson, American, 1808-1888, "Daniel Webster with bust of Washington". A very fine original engraving of Daniel Webster, after the painting by Thomas B. Lawson, image size 26 1/2 x 18 inches, 1852, engraved and printed by C. E...

Tavik F. Simon, Czechoslovakian, 1877-1942, "Puente Nuevo at Rondo- Spain". This is a remarkable original etching by Czechoslovakian artist T. F. Simon, depicting the stunning architecture of the Puente Nuevo bridge in Ronda, Spain. The image size is 13 1/4 x 9 1/8 inches, published in 1913 in an edition of 150, cat: Novak-206, nunmbered in pencil with the artist's stamp lower left, pencil signed lower right. The Puente Nuevo was designed by architect Jose Martin de Aldehuela, and was built over...

Sir Francis Seymour Haden, British, 1818-1910, "Shere Mill Pond No. II". This is a very fine early state etching, image size 7 x 13 1/8 inches, 1860, state VI/IX, cat: Schneiderman-37, plate signed and dated. Sir Francis Seymour Haden was one of the most important British etchers of the 19th century, along with his brother in law, James Whistler. In addition to being a highly regarded artist, he was a successful surgeon, accomplished author and dedicated angler. He was a founder and the first pr...

A hand colored lithograph of the interior of a dark house with a fire and a man lighting a candle with the title, “INTERIOR OF THE CHIEF’HOUSE AT THE KURDISH VILLAGE OF ESPINDAR.” In the lower left under the border is printed, “R.CLIVE, DEL.” and lower right DICKINSON AND CO LITH.” Image with border 7 ¼ inches (18 cm) tall and 10 inches (25.5 cm) wide. With title 8 ½ inches (21.5 cm) tall. Sheet 16 3/8 inches (41.5 cm) by 22 5/8 inches (56 cm).

Condition: Edges worn and broken ...

A hand colored lithograph of the town with the fortress in the background of Van in western Turkey. This lithograph is from 'Sketches between the Persian Gulf & Black Sea', 24 plates, Dickinson Bros., London 1852. Titled, “FORTRESS AND TOWN OF VAN.” Lower left inscribed, “R.CLIVE, DEL.” And lower right, DICKINSON AND CO LITH.” Image with border 9 5/8 inches (24.5 cm) tall by 14 ½ (37 cm) wide. With title 10 1/8 inches (26 cm) tall. Sheet 16 3/8 inches (41.5 cm) by 22 5/8 inches ...

One of 12 lithographs published by Ackermann London, in 1840/41 as part of a portfolio, “12 Views in the Interior of Guiana.” The original sketches were made by John Morrison who accompanied Sir Robert Hermann Schomburgk on the exploration into what would become British Guiana. The sketches were developed by Charles Bentley into the drawings that were the basis for the lithographs. Printed in black with hand coloring.

This lithograph depicts mountains in the Pakaraima chain. The highest...

Lithograph Roman Ruin in desert published London 1852 A hand colored lithograph of a group of travelers with camels stopped for a meal break with a ruined omphalos in the distance. This lithograph is from 'Sketches between the Persian Gulf & Black Sea', 24 plates, Dickinson Bros., London 1852. Titled, “ROMAN RUIN IN THE DESERT ON THE WAY TO PALMYRA.” Also l.l. “R.CLIVE, DEL.” and l.r.” DICKINSON AND CO LITH.” Image with border 9 inches (23cm) tall by 13 ¾ inches (35 cm) wide. With ...

Hans Bok, American, 1914-1964, "Lazy Afternoon". This c. 1940 lithograph by the American artist Hannes Bok measures 9 1/4 x 13 5/8 inches, pencil signed and titled. AAA label with artist provenance included, edition of 250. Bok's real name was Wayne Francis Woodard, a talented artist, apparent at an early age, who went on to become an illustrator, writer of poetry and science fiction, painter and printmaker. His mentors were Maxfield Parrish and Ray Bradbury, both having profound influences on h...

Original lithograph on wove paper by Hermann Max Pechstein (German,1881-1955), dated 1917, signed in the plate HMP and dated 1917, and signed in pencil and dated lower right. Image size: approximately 10cm by 16cm. An extremely rare original lithograph by a major artist. Cf: LACMA Collection. Provenance: the estate of a Holocaust survivor in Charlotte NC.

Stephen Parrish, American, 1846-1938, "Fishery on the Dee". A very fine original etching by American artist Stephen Parrish, this image is one of three images Parrish created of Chester, a small walled town near Liverpool, England. The image size is 9 1/4 x 7 3/8 inches, 1884, state I/II, before the remarque in the lower margin, cat: Schneider- 107, pencil signed.

Anthony Van Dyck, European, 1599-1641, "Adrianus Stalbent". This is an original engraving by Paulus Pontius after the painting by Anthony Van Dyck. The image size is 9 5/8 x 6 3/4 inches, c. 1700s, inscribed "Ant. van Dyck pinxit" and "Paul. du pont sculpt" in the lower left margin, with the title and a phrase in Latin below the image, with the original Kennedy Gallery label. Stalbent was a Flemish landscape painter and friend of Anthony Van Dyck when this portrait was painted. This engraving is...

This note, another of the many Daniel Tretiak wrote in 2015,looks at newly emerged early works of Haku Maki.

Clifford Addams, American, 1876-1942, "Dreamer by the Thames". This is a great London etching by American artist Clifford Addams, image size 8 7/8 x 7 1/2 inches, c. 1902, edition of 75, inscribed in the plate, "Loci dulcedo nos attinet" (the sweetness of the place holds us), pencil signed and numbered. Clifford Addams grew up outside Philadelphia and studied art in the U. S. before leaving to further his studies in Europe. He traveled extensively throughout Holland, France, Spain, Italy and Bri...

Max Pollak, Austrian/American, 1886-1970, "L'Dia". A very fine original etching in colors by Max Pollak, image size 11 1/2 x 4 3/8 inches, c. 1930, from a small edition of 60 impressions, pencil signed, titled and numbered. Max Pollak was grew up in Vienna, Austria and attended the Vienna Academy of Art where he studied with portrait artist Fernand Schmutzer. Pollack became well known for his portraits and his etchings, and in 1910 won the Prix de Rome. After serving in the Austrian Army during ...

Capt Cook " Morai Burial Place Owhyhee with A view of a Priests House"the Third Voyage of Captain Cook. Medium: Engraving Year: published in 1790 Size: Plate mark: 9.5 x 15.5 inches. Sheet:

Capt Cook Terreeoboo Gifts and The Death of capt Cook c 1788 the Third Voyage of Captain Cook. Medium: Engraving Year: published in 1790 Size: Plate mark: 9.5 x 15.5 inches. Sheet:

Capt Cook "Habitations and People of the Island of Atooi" c 1790 , the Third Voyage of Captain Cook. Medium: Engraving Year: published in 1790 Size: Plate mark: 8.5 x 14.25 inches. Sheet: 9.5 x 15.25 inches Description: Landscape engraved by S. Middiman, figures engraved by J. Hall. Drawing by John Webber

Capt Cook "Landing Of Capt Cook at Tanna New Hebrides" 1790, the Third Voyage of Captain Cook. Medium: Engraving Year: published in 1790 Size: Plate mark: 8.5 x 14.25 inches. Sheet: 9.5 x 15.25 inches Description: Landscape engraved by S. Middiman, figures engraved by J. Hall. Drawing by John Webber

Capt Cook Voyage Engraving "The inside of a Hippa New Zealand" 1790 9 by 14.5 trimmed . the Third Voyage of Captain Cook. Medium: Engraving Year: published in 1790 Size: Plate mark: 8.5 x 14.25 inches. Sheet: 9.5 x 15.25 inches Description: Landscape engraved by S. Middiman, figures engraved by J. Hall. Drawing by John Webber

An Offering Before Captain Cook, in the Sandwich Islands (Hawaii) Plate 60 for Voyage to the Pacific Ocean 1776-1780, recording the Third Voyage of Captain Cook. Medium: Engraving Year: published in 1790 Size: Plate mark: 8.5 x 14.25 inches. Sheet: 9.5 x 15.25 inches Description: Landscape engraved by S. Middiman, figures engraved by J. Hall. Drawing by John Webber

Thomas Hovenden, American, 1840-1895, "The Old Shaver". This 1887 etching by the Irish American artist, Thomas Hovenden, measures 19 1/2 x 13 3/4 inches, pencil signed, remarque on l.l. of shaving mug with brush, copyright info on l.c. Thomas Hovenden was born in Cork, Ireland, studying at the Cork School of Design before emigrating to the US at age 23, enrolling at the National Academy of Design in NYC and working as an illustrator for Harper's magazine. He went on to study in Paris at the Ecol...

Manuel Robbe, French, 1872-1936, "La Parisienne". A beautiful subtly colored etching and aquatint, image size 19 1/4 x 13 5/8 inches, 1907, pencil signed in the lower left corner of the image. One of the leading French artists of the ‘Belle Epoch,’ Robbe studied at the Academie Julien and the Ecole des Beaux Artes, becoming a master of the aquatint medium. He developed much of his own aquatint techniques, which enabled him to create his uniquely painterly, richly colored images. Many of Robb...

Moses and the Brazen Serpent c 1597 Francesco Villamena (Italian, 1566–1624), After Ferraù Fenzoni (Italian, 1562–1645 Italian). Fantastic Renaissance engraving, there are only 3 copys I could find one in the Metropolitan Museum, one on the Boston Museum of art and One in the Royal Collection Buckingham Palace. Good condition framed , size 20" by 15"

Louis Auguste Mathieu Legrand, French, 1863-1951, "Sous les Figuires (Beneath the Fig Trees)". A romantic original etching by Louis Legrand, image size 12 1/4 x 18 1/4 inches, 1895, edition of 50, state V/V, cat: Arwas-102, pencil signed and numbered. Louis Legrand was an important artist of 'La Belle Epoch' in France of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He specialized in etchings of the women of Paris, from the wealthy elite to dancers and prostitutes. He studied with Felician Rops, and h...