Oil on canvas, unframed, 15 3/4" by 11 3/4", unsigned, the subject a colorful Indonesian or Chinese traditional dancer in elaborate costume, complete with extra long fingernails and fierce-looking mask. The work was likely executed in the past twenty years or so. A Chinese ad for cigarettes is used as backing paper (a tear in that). This is a most decorative piece that took a long time to create.
Acquired as one of a number of works by late Bozeman, Montana artist MARION "MAL" LEWIS (1925-2010), this is a crayon drawing of a landscape with trees and a small body of water, 8" by 11", (loosely attached to a white mat), likely dating to late in the artist's life. While traveling through Montana I came upon a group of mostly collage, abstract works by this artist, though there is at least one non-abstract work, a New Mexico drawing, that I have listed...
Small decorative oil on canvas of a scene in Thailand with small boats, a figure paddling one of them, two ducks, and a house on a shore, 6" by 9" (9 1/2" by 12 1/4"), signed at lower right "Sak" or "Yak". Probably tourist art, this is nicely framed and the mat is clean, making for a decorative and inexpensive Asian accent for the home.
A highly decorative late 20th century painting after the Dutch 17th through 19th century classic winter landscapes, 33" by 36 1/2" as framed, signed at lower right by artist W. Reynolds. The work is clean and in very nice condition overall. There is some slight crazing at left in the sky, just enough to increase the impression of this being an old painting, and the frame has some light wear that can be touched up...
A German Armoire cabinet dated and painted 1794 measuring HEIGHT: 72”
WIDTH : 42.5"
DEPTH : 24”
A still life painting of fruit on a table top, executed in the long tradition of hyper-realistic still life painting in the Netherlands, signed at lower right by listed Dutch 20th century artist JAN FREDRIK JOHANNES NAGTEGAAL (1920-2000). This artist is known for his contemporary paintings faithful to the formula of the Dutch masters going back to the 17th century. His still life works, a number of which have appeared at auctions, are known for a high level of detail and realism...
Shigeki Kuroda - modern Japanese printmaker
Presented - etching with aquatint entitled - Twilight
Image measures 7" x 11 1/2"
Framed
Measurement with frame 17 1/4" x 21 1/4"
Signed and numbered in pencil
Excellent condition
José Jesús Francisco Zúñiga Chavarría (December 27, 1912 – August 9, 1998[1]) was a Costa Rican-born Mexican artist, known both for his painting and his sculpture.[2] Journalist Fernando González Gortázar lists Zúñiga as one of the 100 most notable Mexicans of the 20th century,[3] while the Encyclopædia Britannica calls him "perhaps the best sculptor" of the Mexican political modern style Zúñiga was born in Guadalupe, Barrio de San José, Costa Rica on December 27, 1912 to Manuel M...
Watercolor and ink drawing of the iconic world-class sight, the Parthenon atop the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. The work is signed in red in Greek at lower right and there is an inscription in Greek handwriting on the reverse. Measurements inside the deep blue mat are 10 1/2" by 7 3/4" (16 1/2" by 13" in simple undistinguished strip frame). The artist has captured with considerable skill a sight that will never be forgotten by anyone who has seen it.
Japanese limited edition copperplate etching titled “Lake Landscape” by Tanaka Ryohei (1933-2019). Pencil-signed, dated '99, and numbered 37/150 in the lower margin. The title in kanji and the number 630 is at the bottom left margin. Paper: 10 3/16" x 11 7/8" (image: 6 1/2" x 8"). Very good overall condition with only a tiny bend in the very edge of the upper left margin. Never framed.
Rose Nude”Pompeian Fresco Tribute Oil 32x20” This is a beautiful painting done after the Italian ruins. It is unsigned on canvas
An impressive oil on canvas laid on panel landscape painting, 31 1/2" by 48 1/2" in thin strip framing, signed at lower left and dated 1993 by the noted Indian environmentalist, wildlife photographer, naturalist and writer-poet, MADHAVIAH KRISHNAN (1912-1993). Extensive biographies and tributes to this prominent citizen of 20th century India are available online...
Original color intaglio by Gloria Garfinkel (USA, New York, born 1929). This work is signed lower right by the artist, titled "Ginza I" and numbered 13/20. Also dated 1993. Mary Ryan Gallery label verso. In its original gallery frame.
Atsuo Sakazume - Modern Japanese printmaker
Presented - mezzotint entitled - Safari Land Dreams
Image measures 19 1/2" x 25 1/2"
Framed
Measurements with frame - 26" x 30"
Pencil signed and numbered
Excellent condition
A contemporary watercolor painting "Mirror Lake/Yosemite National Park", signed at lower right by Southern California artist Marcia L. Litchfield. The 20" by 14" watercolor (30 1/2" by 25" framed) features a look into the famous valley in late spring, when snow patches remain on the mountainside. The work is nicely done. Oak frame has a small bit of wear, and the Plexiglas is rubbed/scratched so may have to be replaced...
Girl On a Sofa with a Pillow by Artist Paco Lane Oil 56x45 inches
1". Paco Lane, brother of Anne Lane are brother and sister master painters who have been exhibiting works for over 20 years all over the United States and Puerto Rico They are know for their unique talents in draughtsmanship and painting styles
Paco Jacques Lane was born on October 24, 1969 in Virginia just outside of Wash- ington DC. From an early childhood Paco was encouraged The artist in Greenwich CT, 2003...
MEDIA: Chinese oil painting
TITLE: New Year
SIZE: 32 inches x 39 inches
ARTIST: Zhang Shuang-Zhu was born in 1964 in Beijing. Now a professional artist, he graduated from the Central Academy of Fine Arts and Crafts in 1994. He participates in the annual Chinese Oil Painting Essence Exhibition and has held exhibitions in Hong Kong and Taiwan. His paintings have been acquired by collectors from Europe, America, Macau, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
A fine work in watercolor by a Russian artist signed L I more information coming soon