John Louis Petit: "Kits Cotty House, Kent," 2 Paintings

Fine Art: Paintings: Watercolor Pre 1900: item #480121

"Kits Cotty House, Kent" and "Kits Cotty House." Two Watercolors on Paper, ca. 1850. Paintings Measure 9 5/8" x 6 1/4" and 6 1/4" x 9 5/8," Respectively. "Kits Cotty House, Kent" has a circular tear in the lower right-hand corner and a fold in the upper left-hand corner. These paintings were purchased indirectly from the Petit family, with family scrapbook Inventory Numbers 1986 and 1987 written on the backs. Sold as a pair.

J. Joy: Original Signed Watercolor on Paper, ca. 1853

Fine Art: Paintings: Watercolor Pre 1900: item #479694

Attributed to Jessie Joy. Measures 5 1/2" x 9." Excellent Condition.

Elizabeth Gowdy Baker: Original Watercolor on Paper

Fine Art: Paintings: Watercolor Pre 1920: item #479689

Dated 1916. Signed "E. G. Baker." Measures 11" x 14." Small hole near center of image.

Baptism of Christ Watercolor on Paper, ca. 1850

Fine Art: Paintings: Watercolor Pre 1900: item #479664

Original Unsigned Watercolor on Paper, ca. 1850. Measures 8" x 10 1/4." Excellent Condition.

Leuski: Original Mixed Media and Watercolor on Paper

Fine Art: Paintings: Watercolor Pre 1910: item #479660

Signed Leuski (?), ca. 1900. Measures 9 3/4" x 7 1/2."

George Howell Gay: Original Signed Watercolor on Paper

Fine Art: Paintings: Watercolor Pre 1900: item #479213

Painting ca. 1900. Laid Down and Not Framed. Measures 16 1/2" x 34 1/2." Excellent Condition.

Coastal Watercolor Painting by Robert D Wilkie

Fine Art: Paintings: Watercolor Pre 1910: item #478014
1101

Beautiful watercolor painting by Robert D. Wilkie, American 1828-1903. Approximately 16 1/2" x 21" WITH the frame and matting. WITHOUT the frame & matting it measures 8 1/2" x 13". Signed lower right Robt D. Wilkie. He was mostly known for his landscapes, genre, still life & bird paintings. b.1828, Halifax Nova Scotia, d.1903, Swampscott MA. Halifax active 1849; Boston & Roxbury, 1856-1902. Exhibited: Vose Galleries, Boston 1948 (120 of his paintings; rediscovery). Comments: By 1953 he had begu... Click for details

18th C Mourning Miniature with Scenes, Lady

Fine Art: Paintings: Watercolor Pre 1800: item #476974
JDSC

Beautiful 18th century mourning miniature, in watercolor on ivory, featuring a kaleidoscope of little scenes. The large central shield-shaped tableau depicts a woman laying a wreath over two doves on a tomb. Around the perimeter are three smaller similar scenes: one of a woman laying a vine on a tomb, one of a woman laying a wreath on a flaming heart on a tomb, and one very unusual scene similar to the latter – except that the woman (and the entire scene) is black. Interspersed with these are... Click for details

JAPANESE ZEN PAINTING

Fine Art: Paintings: Watercolor Pre 1950: item #473528
5021

Scroll painting by a monk of Daitokuji Temple. Approximate translation: "Zazen, Nature, Winds of Prosperity". Ink on high quality washi paper.

Overall size: 69" x 12"; painting 38.5" x 11". Lacquer roller and wooden storage box.

Mid Showa period. Excellent condition.

JAPANESE INK ON PAPER PAINTING

Fine Art: Paintings: Watercolor Pre 1950: item #473525
5020

Fine example of Shodou or Zen Calligraphy showing a very bold and fluid technique. Artist could not be identified by signature and seal. The kanji character reads "kei" which means wisdom, as opposed to phenomenal knowledge (Praj~naa according to Buddhism). Exact age unknown but condition suggests early Showa.

Roller is black hollow lacquer. Overal fine condition. Mounting shows very minor signs of prior repair.... Click for details