Catalog: Fine Art: Paintings: Oil (5)

A lovely little oil on copper painting that depicts a small cottage with thatched roof. Crisp detail. Signed S.W. in the LR corner. The back of the plate shows evidence of an earlier use. The frame measures 7-7/8" x 9", the plate 5-3/4" x 6"

An early 20thC oil on canvas by Rhode Island artist, Emma Lavinia Swan ( 1853-1927). This is an atypical and rare scene since Swan is noted from her floral paintings. It appears to have its original black wood frame. Signed in the lower right hand corner. The canvas measures 9" x 9"; frame 17" x 17". Listed/Davenports.

An impasto oil on copper painting by California artist,Ray Thomas Platt. Born in Texas in 1897,Platt moved to California during the 30's with his wife, artist Beulah Bradleigh Platt. Etched on the back"... Trading Vessel off the Coast of Africa The Schooner Melrose..R.Thomas Platt". There are small two areas with paint loss (left side) otherwise in fine condition. The frame shows light wear. The copper plate measures 11" x 8-1/2", frame, 15" x 18" Listed/Davenports

An egg tempera on gesso with gilt painting capturing the face of Jesus with piercing eyes.There is gilt loss throughout and chipping at the corners. Sold as is. The board measures 17-1/4" x 14-1/2".

A set of six graduated, hand painted copper plates that were used as mobiles. A few have light flaking. Unsigned.The largest disc measures 5-7/8", the smallest,3"