Tip of Manhattan is a print of an engraving by Nat Lowells a celebrated engraver of the WPA era. The work shows a diagonal view of the Brooklyn Bridge across the East River. The streamlined physique of the New York City skyline crowns the background. The craftsmanship of the engraver is apparent; the work has a shadowy Rembrantesque-like line. The work ...click for details

This gorgeous pair of copperplate engravings is based upon a series of paintings by the Premier Paintre du Roi, of Louis XIV, Charles le Brun (1619-1690). These engravings were executed a generation later by Jean-Baptiste Masse as commemoration of Le Brun’s cycle of propagandic history paintings enhoused at Versailles and the Louvre. Jean-Baptiste was ...click for details

This botanical pint is a study of four varieties of delightful chrysanthemums. The hues of the palette ranges from soft whites, greens, oranges and, sunny yellows. This print is marked as “ Plate XXVI.” Furthermore, the work is marked “Miss. Sowerby, delt. C.T. Rosenburg zinco Printed by C.F. Cheffins & Sons, London Pompone Chry ...click for details

This botanical pint is a study of six delightful tree carnations. The hues of the palette ranges from soft whites, greens, pinks, oranges and, yellows. This print is marked as “ Plate LXL.” Furthermore, the work is marked “Mrs. Withers, Delt. Printed by C. Chabot Tree Carnation Illustrated Bouquet.” Each carnation is numbered and co ...click for details

This trio of Japanese square prints shows different perspectives upon a tea bowl or sake cup. Each print is serene and sleek. The palette is composes of black, jade, sienna and, gold. Each individual print is stamped, signed and, numbered. These works are displayed as a triptych with an enhancing tan matte board and wood frame. ...click for details

This delightful engraving is a vintage copy of an original French engraving. The work shows the Dragon Fountain, completed in 1666, designed by Le Notre and his slew of assistants. The work is shows intricate shadow and detail by use of line as in all fine engravings. The vignette the fountain shows it in all of its splendid water workery. The people of court and s ...click for details

This charming print is executed in a deep black ink upon japan cream paper. The image shows a black square containing the white outline of a pear. This work exudes a delightful simplicity mixed with an air of suggestiveness. The work is titled, numbered, signed and, dated by the artist. Unfortunately, the artist’s name and the date are illegible. ...click for details

This magnificent work on japan cream paper is executed in black ink allowing a domineering presence. Conversely, the soft and supple lines of the composition balance this sternness. This wood block print by Milton Avery shows three horizontal registers. The top register measures approx. ¾ of an inch, the middle register measures five inches ...click for details

J. Mills displays a precise line in interpreting this vignette. This detailed engraving shows the austere qualities of a turn of the century mill complex. The artist captures the structure’s architectural details. The medium of etching superbly conveys the play of shadow and light upon the structure and its surroundings. Spanning and gracious trees ...click for details

Barnett displays a precise line in interpreting this pastoral vignette. This detailed engraving shows a bridge over a wooded stream in the foreground. The bridge invites the viewer across, up to a road that leads uphill about a small towne centre, this is Arlington Row. The homes and trees of the depicted hamlet recede into the background. The work ...click for details