All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Prints : Woodcuts : Pre 1990 item #1424795
Japanese limited edition sosaku hanga “kappa-ban” (stencil print) titled “Samurai with an Umbrella” by Yoshitoshi Mori (1898-1992). The print is pencil-signed with the artist's red seal, dated ’82, and numbered 34/50. The bottom right corner has a small "80" in pencil. Paper size: 20 1/4" x 13 1/2." Very good, clean overall condition. A tiny pencil notation with a prior owner's name "Hansen" is on the back bottom edge.
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : Pre 1950 item #1424464 (stock #40H19-3009)
"Northern Vermont" - by Gianni Cilfone (Italian/American, 1908-1992), oil on canvas. Circa 1944. Canvas size: 22 in. x 25 in. Offered in the original frame, with paper exhibition label affixed to stretcher - 'Bethel Inn Exhibition 1944.' Titled: Northern Vermont. Original condition with some craquelure. Gianni Cilfone was brought to the U.S.A. by his parents when he was only five. He later attended the Art Institute of Chicago and also studied under noted painters Hugh Breckenridge and John F...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Prints : Etchings : Pre 1930 item #1424181 (stock #40G72-1985)
"Pung and Chow" - by Marguerite Kirmse (British/American, 1885-1954), original signed etching on wove paper. Date: 1923. Image size: 6 in. x 8.5 in. Artist's proof ltd. edition print. Pencil signed and titled by the artist in the lower margin. Offered in the original frame with gallery label of Arthur H. Harlow & Co., Rare Etchings and Engravings, 712 Fifth Ave., New York. An etching of two Pekingese dogs, Pung and Chow. Kirmse is best known for her drawings and etchings of dogs.
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Prints : Woodcuts : Pre 2000 item #1424161 (stock #40D67-1138)
A Mary Azarian hand signed colored wood block print of a Cottage and Herb Garden. Dated 1992. Sheet size: 15.25 inches. x 11 inches. Signed in lower right 'MA92.' Mary Azarian is a famous Vermont printmaker and illustrator of children's books. Best known for her wood-cut prints, she was awarded the 1999 Caldecott Medal for her illustration of the picture book, "Snowflake Bentley."
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Prints : Woodcuts : Pre 1980 item #1423460 (stock #40D67-1101)
The Garden - by Mary Azarian. An unsigned early wood block print by this famous Vermont printmaker and illustrator. Circa 1970s. Size: 24 in. x 14 in. Offered in a hand-made wood frame. The text most appropriately reads: "When The World Wearies And Ceases To Satisfy, There Is Always The Garden."
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Sculpture : Metal : Pre 1950 item #1423385 (stock #40H18-423)
A vintage Hubley #275 cast iron doorstop of a German Shepherd sitting. Size: 9.5 in. ht. x 6.5 in. wide x 2.5 in. deep. 1st half 20th century. Impressed on reverse '275'.
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : Pre 1900 item #1422964 (stock #40E32-108)
19th century landscape painting of horses pulling a cart of logs across a ford in a river, with a dog and cows looking on. Oil on canvas. Unsigned. Circa 1870s. Size: 22 in. x 34 in. Offered in the original gold leaf wood frame with Boston, MA framer's label. Some old repairs and restoration.
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Prints : Etchings : Pre 1950 item #1422764 (stock #40E57-234)
Stokesay Castle by John Taylor Arms (American, 1887-1953), original etching on wove paper, pencil signed in lower margin, edition of 365. From his English Series #9; ref. Fletcher 369; miniature series #30. Dated 1942. Plate size: 2 1/4 in. x 2 15/16/in. Excellent condition and offered in the original gilded frame, with original description affixed to the reverse of frame. John Taylor Arms was born in Washington, D.C...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : Contemporary item #1420105 (stock #40I38-139)
Painted Hollyhocks by Vermont artist Corliss Blakely (American, 20th/21st century). Circa 2001. Oil on canvas. Size: 18 inches x 24 inches. Signed in lower right. Offered in a contemporary plein air gilt wood frame. Excellent condition. Corliss Blakely is a native Vermonter, who is known for her still life, landscape and miniature paintings. She was born in St. Albans and studied at the Vesper George School of Art and at the Museum School of Art in Boston...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : Pre 1900 item #1415566
Oil on wood panel, this portrait of a young man dressed in vest and coat measures 9 1/8" x 7" (sight size) and the frame is 11 3/4" x 10 1/8". Well painted, there is a crazed and bubbled varnish surface, with some crazing in the paint visible on the vest. The bird's eye maple frame has a thin gold liner, with minor damage and some gilt loss. The wood panel is beveled on all four sides...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Sculpture : Bronze : Pre 1900 item #1414201
The quality of this bronze neoclassical figure is exceptional, with fine detail, deep rich patina, and fire gilding accents. It measures 12 1/2" high, on a base measuring 6 3/4" x 3 3/8". The base is open on the bottom and shows screws that hold the sculpture in place. Probably had a marble base at some time. Signed on the corner, "Moreau", one of the famed French bronze sculptors of the 19th century...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Sculpture : Pre 2000 item #1411448
Designed by Max Ernst (1891-1976) and crafted in Murano Venice, this tile measures 7 5'8" x 6 3/8" and is roughly 7/8" thick. The glass is clear, with a greenish tint, and has iridescent tints over some of the surface, with gold showing up in recessed areas. It is signed M Ernst in the lower left corner and is inscribed on the back: "Natale 1997, Auguri Gregory, Egidio Constantini, Venezia"...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : Pre 1900 item #1409669
Early portrait of a gentleman in dark coat with white shirt and ascot, mid to early 19th century. With frame it measures 15" x 12", and the stretcher measures 13 3/8" x 10 3/8". Stretcher appears old, but may not be original. Frame is not period, but has good age, gold leaf over wood. The canvas is stable and shows craquelure over the entire surface, visible in close up photos. Unsigned, which is usually the case, and there is no information as to the identity of the sitter...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Prints : Woodcuts : Pre 1990 item #1405529
Woodblock print on tan paper, measuring 12" x 9", woodblock size 8 3/8" x 5 1/4", mat size 13 1/2 x 11". White mats with glassine over image, print affixed with small piece of tape. Signed in lower left, titled "Vorticist Wood Cut" and signed Proof in lower right. Dramatic image, cubist view of industrial cityscape, all in good condition, no fading or wear to print...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Sculpture : Wood : Pre 1900 item #1404324
This sculpture of an African American man is beautifully sculpted, in a style reminiscent of early 20th century artists who were inspired by the stylized forms of African traditional art. Good size, it measures 10 1/2" high, and the base is 6 3/4" in diameter, and is a heavy wood, possibly maple or walnut. There is a very dark finish, some of which has been cleaned off, and in areas where it was handled, there is wear to the finish. In good condition, some loss to the base around the neck are...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Sculpture : Stone : Pre 1900 item #1403354
Exceptional quality and large size, this carved marble lamb measures 5 7/8" high, with a base of 8 1/4" x 5 1/8". It is substantial, weighing 9 pounds and 12 ounces. The detailing of the lamb's fur, face and overall form is excellent, with a nicely beveled base. In very good condition, with expected surface wear and ears all intact, which is rare. It has some dirt and light staining, and we have not cleaned the surface nor removed any of the residue from recessed areas. Possibly Vermont mar...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Sculpture : Wood : Pre 1900 item #1401306 (stock #40F02-397)
A scarce artist's fully articulated wooden mannequin, probably French. 19th century. Size: 19 inches ht. Mannequins were an important tool in the artist's studio. Each was carved to model the human form and utilized wooden ball joints that allowed the figure to be manipulated into realistic positions. In our example, the face has been carved with facial details, as well as the hands, rib cage and feet.These figures were used in the artist's workshop and were frequently passed down from maste...