Caroline Burnett oil painting mid 20th century France. A highly collectible Parisiene Street Painting characteristic of the 1950's Impressionist "Matchstick" genre. Soft muted hues, a lovely touch of Paris.

Dimensions: 27 x 24 Inches, framed

Condition: Excellent, no damage or inpainting

French floral oil on canvas. An exceptional still life grouping of iris of so real you want to touch them. Signed and dated 1929, a large and imposing painting. Soft and mellow colors. Dimensions: 62-46cm. Condition: Very good, appropriate for age

ALEXANDER DZIGURSKI AMERICAN ARTIST, 1911-1995 original oil on canvas. Painted early in the artists career while living in Italy, a fine rendition of the Grand Canal. This is a rare offering, as the majority of this California artists work is California related.

Alexander Dzigurski, who is known for his seascapes, landscapes, and some portraiture, is associated with the art of California, although he was born in the farming community of Backa, located in Stari Becej, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. His extensive US travel can be seen in his works from the Smokies, the Grand Tetons, Mt. Shasta, the Rockies, Glacier National Park, New England, and other coastal areas. His paintings can be found in the Franklin Mint Museum of American Art in Pennsylvania, the Republic Bank of Dallas, The Michigan Bank of Chicago, Illinois, the Ravenswood Bank of Chicago, Illinois, and at the Caterpillar Tractor Company in Peoria, Illinois. Dimensions: TBA Additional photos will be posted. Please inquire.

GARY RAY (LISTED CALIFORNIA plein air b. 1952). CALIFORNIA Plein Air landscape with trees, 8" x 10" oil on canvas panel (framed size: 14-1/2" x 16-1/2" ) signed lower left.

Exceptional Arts and Crafts (Craftsman Mannerism) Style.

The three photos show recent auction sales from Bonhams,Butterfields, and Moran's Auction Galleries.

Ray, Gary (1952 - ). Eucalyptus landscape by Gary Ray (1952 - ) 24" x 36", Oil/Canvas, Signed Lower Right Est.: 3,000 - 5,000 Sold by John Moran Auctioneers for 4,802 on 2/15/2005 ARTIST WORLD RECORD Picture two, from" Morans "

Gary Ray was born May 30, 1952 in Venice, California. He's a 4th generation Californian. Ray was exposed to art at an early age. Primarily self taught, some of his greatest artistic influences have come from the works of Edgar Payne, and Hanson Puthuff. exposure has had an influence on his artistic outlook. Ray is also Ray began his painting career 13 years ago. He paints plein-air images of the Southern and Central California coastal regions, and inland areas. Being a working, traveling drummer since the age of 18, he has had the opportunity to tour the great cities, and museums of Europe. This heavily involved in Arts and Crafts collecting, and restoration of various Arts and Crafts items.

Ray has exhibited widely in Southern and Central California. In 2002, and now in 2003, his works have been successfully auctioned at John Moran's and Bonham & Butterfield's in the Los Angeles, California area. He works out of his studio in Venice, California. An exceptional investment opportunity. See ASKART Listings, or Bonhams for recent auction prices Year: Mid-Late 20th Century Measurements: 14 x 18 Inches Framed

A beautifully painted oil on canvas, signed and dated, Maria Therese Bru.. 1908. The serene and lovely young woman is ready to kiss a white dove, Perhaps this is symbolic for the hope of peace. The painting is done in soft muted blues and greens, and I have just had it custom framed with an exceptional wooden and gessoed frame which really compliments the blue and green tonal hues. The signature is faded, and I do not know the last name of the artist. The painting was purchased in Uruguay, mostlikely Spanish. Dimensions: 13 Inches x 17 Inches, framed Measurements: 13 Inches x 17 Inches Year: Early 20th Century Condition: As found, no repairs or damage. No retouching. Recent custom wooden frame

Wonderful Impressionist oil on paper, in the manner of Paul Seraut, "SEINE AT COURBEVOIE" Charming and very fine artistic rendition with lovely colors and subject. See details in photo 6 for historical details, on back of this work of art.

Dimensions:8 1/2"x 10 3/4", on 6" x 12" canvas board Condition: excellent

Albert Baure Benezit listed artist (1867-1930) a French impressionist oil on canvas, a French Riviera village seaside street with a few villagers relaxing on the cliff above the sea peeking out from the left. Baure is Benezit listed, noted for his his village and landscape paintings. The last photo shows the Benezit memo.

Dimensions: 13.50 x 11.75 Signed, lower left, A. Baure Condition:Excellent Measurements: 13 1/2 x 11 3/4. Framed

Barbizon Oil Painting,Charles Emile Jacques French (Benezit) 19th century landscape oil on canvas in original period gilt frame.

The artist, Charles Emile Jacques was born in France in 1813 and died in 1894, he was noted for his paintings of animals, especially farm animals.

Jacques was part of the Barbizon school, a movement of painters named after the village of Barbizon near Fontaine Bleau forest, France. The back of the canvas has the stencil mark "P.Briautt 2 Rue du Louvre, Paris" the name of the canvas supplier. (Circa 1880) Dimensions:Frame Height 32.7x 40 inches (83cm x 99cm)

Canvas inches x 29.9 inches 61cm x76 cm Width 76cm (29.9 inches) Condition, very good, some restoration to the frame.

Massive and unique original DEMETRE H CHIPARUS verdigris bronze seated nude sculpture. Originally foundried in Paris circa 1925-1930's by Romanian sculptor, DEMETRE H. CHIPARUS.
This bronze personifies the geometric precision and balance which is unique to the ART DECO movement, strongly influenced by Chiparus. The original sculpture is 19" (48 1/2 cm) in length on the base measurement. Height is 17 1/2" (44 1/2cm)from top of her head to base. The nude figure is poised, sophisticated, and timeless.
This is a rare offering of an ART DECO masterpiece, Not an excuse for a rediculously overpriced knockoff. There are no repairs, or damage. Interior shows remains of castings, etc. A small (1/4 inch) hairline foundry crack is on the back of the neck of the sculpture. Otherwise, mint condition.
NOTE: DO NOT CONFUSE THIS WITH THE MYRIAD FAKES ADVERTISED AS EXACT COPIES. IT IS NOT A KNOCK OFF. AUTHENTICITY IS GUARANTEED
DIMENSIONS: Height 17 1/2"(45cm)
Length 19"(48.50cm)

French Impressionist Oil, signed listed artist Caroline C. Burnett, 20th Century. A lovely oil on canvas in soft gray tones of Parisian street. Dimensions: Width 23x19 Framed, Canvas 12x16. Condition: Excellent

A fine late 19th century oil painting on canvas Gustave Mascart was renown for his fine French landscapes. His works are well documented, listed in numerous references, Benezit,Davenport,etc.
Recent entries in all the major auction house sales, highly desired.
Dimensions: 13 Inches x 9 Inches
Framed: 18 Inches x 14.50 Inches

I love this wonderful American Folk Art painting I call Family Band. Don't know a thing about it except that it is wonderful. Great style, and lots of appeal. Signed lower left Hoe.
Dimensions: To be added, Framed
Condition: Excellent Painting is in oil on canvas. Terrific folky down home country family fun. Too bad these days are gone.