This very large framed oil painting by Hendrik Pieter Koekkoek (1843-1890), is an excellent example from the Dutch Romanticism period. It depicts a gentleman tending to his cattle and sheep along a path leading from his thatched-roof home in the woods. Frame measures 60" wide, 49" high and 4" deep. Stretcher measures approximately 50" wide and 39.5" high, and is one of the largest known works by the artist. Frame is very old and likely from the period of the painting ...click for details
This is a lovely copy of Le leçon de tricot (known also as Special Moment and Knitting Lesson), after Emile Munier (1840-1895). Signed E. MUNIER in lower right corner. Canvas measures 19 1/8" by 25 1/4" and frame measures 24.75" by 30.75" by 3". Convas condition and nail heads suggest this painting dates from the early twentieth century. Giltwood and gesso frame is old and likely from the period of the painting. Canvas is in good condition. Painting craquelure is cons ...click for details
This oil on artist board depicting two polo players is by the important Hungarian horse painter, Denes de Holesch (1910-1983). Board measures 10.5" by 8.75" and frame measures 14" by 12.5" by 1.25". Signed "Holesch" in the lower right corner. This work likely dates from the 1960s to 1970s and resides in an old (likely original) frame. Painting is clean and colors are vibrant. Giltwood frame with linen matte has some losses which have been nicely hidden by ...click for details
This is a fine oil painting on wooden board by the Hungarian artist, Alajos Bay (1864 - 1935). Signed by the artist. Board measures 9" by 16" and the contemporary frame measures 12" by 19". This work depicts a woman pausing beside a tall tree along a thickly wooded path, where a few gentlemen has stopped to enjoy the autumn sun lighting the ground through the trees. As with other works by Bay, note the wonderful use of light and shadow here and the vibrant colors depicting th ...click for details
This oil painting on canvas in French Impressionist style depicts a Parisien street scene, circa 1900, populated by well-dressed ladies and gentlemen. It was purchased at auction from C.G. Sloan & Company approximately 30 years ago. Signed by the artist, but the name is not legible. Canvas measures 24" by 36" and frame measures 32" by 44" and weighs an estimated 12-14 lbs. Lovely giltwood frame.
This 19th century French oil on artist board is an exceptional example of folk art. Unsigned and unattributed. Depicted in this genre scene is a small river, a working mill, with ladies walking along the banks and gentlemen in a rowboat. Board measures 12.5" by 16" and frame measures17" by 10.5". " Board comes from Muller of Paris as noted by the stamp on the rear. Period frame. Some degree of craquelure throughout but mostly noticeable in the top third of the painting. ...click for details
This abstract cityscape oil painting on board from 2005 is by the Hungarian artist Judit Bak. Board measures 40 cm by 50 cm (15.7" by 19.7"). Signed and dated by the artist on the rear. This is one of two abstract works by the artist that we currently have for sale. Bak's most recent exhibition was a group show at the Himmelberger Gallery in San Francisco in the fall of 2007.
This abstract cityscape oil painting on board from 2005 is by the Hungarian artist Judit Bak. Board measures 30 cm by 40 cm (11.8" x 15.7"). Signed and dated by the artist on the rear. This is one of two abstract works by the artist that we currently have for sale. Bak's most recent exhibition was a group show at the Himmelberger Gallery in San Francisco in the fall of 2007.
This is an exceptional figural landscape painting in watercolor on paper by the French Orientalist painter, Paul Pascal (1832-1903). Glazed frame measures 15.5" by 14"" by 1.2". Portion of the painting exposed under the matte measures 6" by 4.25". We have not examined the painting outside its frame. Depicted in this genre work are working men and women strolling along the lush green banks of a stream leading to a dramatic waterfall. In the background is a church at ...click for details
This is a fine oil painting on artist board by the listed artist, Georges S. Monka (1916-2001). Signed by the artist "G. S. Monka", dated "949" (for 1949) with the word "Paris". This lovely impressionist or expressionist work depicts a smiling woman in a long skirt holding a basket of fruit. Note how the shimmering sunlight twinkles through the trees and foliage in the background, and how her skirt is shown in a combination of bright sunlight and shadows. Board meas ...click for details
