Wonderful 7" x 9 1/2" (sight) late 1950's drypoint etching on wove paper of modernist Parisian scene, by Taos artist Earl Stroh (1924-2005). This is pencil signed lower right, and inscribed lower left to IL artist Elwin Mauk. Stroh was a leading Taos modernist and colleague of Andrew Dasburg and Tom Benrimo. Provenance of this etching is from the estate of friend and fellow artist Elwin Mauk of IL. In excellent condition with some light foxing to the left margin, but is free of ...click for details
Lovely pair of circa 1920 metal miniature frames by Foster Brothers, a very well known Boston framemaker. The sight measurement is 2 1/2" x 1 3/4", 3 1/2" x 3" overall. In very good original condition, some light scattered tarnishing or pitting to the portions of metal that are under glass. Stamped "Foster Bros. Boston" on reverse of the hangers.
Excellent 5" x 8" (sight) watercolor on paper depicting village scene with haycart, circa 1920, by listed Florida artist Frank Edward Lloyd (d. 1945). Sealed in original frame with NY framer's label intact on verso. Measures 10" x 12" overall. In good condition with three small dots of foxing; otherwise nice bright image.
BEAUTIFUL 20" x 16" (size without frame) oil on canvas depicting impressionist bust portrait of gypsy woman, by Chicago artist H. Knutzen, exhibit tag on the reverse from the Chicago Artists Exhibition, Palmer House - I think this was an exhibit of the Art Institute of Chicago. Neither the tag nor the exhibit tag is dated, but the painting was done circa 1920. The frame is fantastic - constructed of a 3 1/2" flat profile dark stained oak with a raised carved and gilt wood secti ...click for details
Gorgeous 16" x 20" oil painting on board of autumn scene, absolutely the best I've ever seen by Brown County artist Francis Clark Brown (1908-1992), signed lower left, in fantastic carved gilt frame, by the artist or a contemporary Brown County artist. The brushwork and use of color on this one is just spectactular. A perfect investment piece for collectors of Brown County.
Extraordinary apprx. 30" x 18" x 14" mixed metal sculpture of sprouting seed, done in mixed metals, with medium brown patina. A work of exceptional craftsmanship, and a one of a kind piece. Purchased from a Chicago estate as a sculpture by Helene Hibben (b. 1882), but the piece is not signed, so I am unable to document it is such. It certainly stands on it's own as a very fine sculpture.
Beautiful apprx. 18" x 24" oil on board depicting California mountain landscape by well listed artist Martha Wheeler Baxter (1869-1955). Wonderful light impressionist palette and soft brushstrokes on this piece, in fantastic original carved Western frame. In very good original condition; some minor scattered losses to the paint along the left side of the pathway, and a couple flakes to the lower right quadrant. All else excellent.
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8 3/4" Famille Rose ruby ground lidded jar decorated with scrolling floral design including lotus and peonies, with two opposing panel scenes of women in landscape; Six character Qianlong mark in underglaze blue; likely early 20th century production. Excellent condition. From the estate of a local collector.
Charming clown doll, made circa 1940 by listed IL artist Louise Woodroofe (1892-1996). Ms. Woodroofe, an art professor at the University of Illinois, traveled with the Ringling Bros. circus during summers in the 1930's, and has become well known for her depictions of circus life. She was primarily a painter, but occasionally created figural dolls, such as this one. Woodroofe sold and exhibited very little work during her lifetime; and novelty items such as these were either given to frie ...click for details
Beautiful 16" x 20" oil on board entitled "The White Shack in the Mountains", by listed Pennsylvania artist EW Von Obenauer (b. 1900), dated 1938. Recently cleaned and varnished; in excellent period frame.
