Portrait of a Noh actor from the series “100 Noh Plays” published 1922-1926

Fan-shaped publisher’s seal on lower left, no signature, fine impression and color, visible woodgrain, very slight diagonal crease from top center to lower right edge, good condition

Oban tate-e: 10 x 14 ¾ in.

Scene from a Noh play, published 1922-1926

Signed Kogyo on lower left, fan-shaped publisher’s seal, fine impression and color, visible woodgrain, lacquer printing on lower stage platform, light mica dust on edge of mountains, very slight wrinkles to lower corners, overall good condition

Oban tate-e: 10 x 14 ¾ in.

Leaf from sketchbook depicting a thatched hut with tree on verso, dated 1940

Dated Jan. 7, 1940 (Showa 15) on lower right, good condition, slight browning on edges

Overall size: 8 ¾ x 11 ¾ in.

A “modern” print collage design depicting fragments of ancient temple roof tiles; a stylized Shinto shrine compound all overlaying a background scene of samurai warriors, issued ca. 1930s

Excellent impression and color including bronze powder printing—clouds and warrior highlights, very slight creasing to upper corners, not backed.

Overall size: 11 3/8 x 14 in.

"Rain & Masts Sailboats" Watercolor on paper, 9" x 12" unframed, 16" x 19" framed Ms. Nedwill was born in New York City and studied at the Arts Student League, studying with some of the great artists of the time including Bridgman, H. Dunn, G.P. Ennis, D. Beard, R. Reid and C.G.Chapman. She belonged to numerous organizations including North Shore Artist's Association, The Studio Guild of New York, The Bronx Artist's Guild, Gotham Painters and the Glaucester Society of Artists...

Original oil on canvas (36 1/2" by 28 1/2") by Maurice Esnault aka Joannes (French, 1854-1940). This painting appears to date from the 1920's. It is fully signed l.l. It also bears a gallery label from the famed Ferargil Gallery (a major early 20th Century New York gallery) which states the name of the artist and the fact that it came from the Rene Gimpel collection. It also bears 3 estate? labels, and a French customs stamp...

Original intaglio by Wendell H. Black (American, 1919-1972), first edition, printed posthumously by Berkley Chappell (Wendell Black never issued an edition of this work in his lifetime). This print is in excellent original unframed condition. It is titled and marked A/P l.l. and signed and dated l.r (Elaine Black, Wendell Black's wife, signed this edition). 11 1/2" by 18 1/2", image alone. For information regarding this artist please see "The Lost Prints of Wendell H. Black" by Henry Sayre...

Original lithograph by Wendell H. Black (American, 1919-1972) in excellent original unframed condition. Artist proof, printed and signed by the artist l.r. Also titled l.l. An extremely rare impression by a master printmaker. Provenance on request. One of a number of works by this artist currently offered. Please inquire.

Rare original watercolor and ink painting on elephant paper by Wendell H. Black (American, 1919-1972) in excellent original unframed condition. This work measures 20" by 26 1/2". Signed by the artist (lower center) and dated (57). Provenance upon request. One of a number of works by this artist currently offered. Please inquire.

Original intaglio by Wendell H. Black (American, 1919-1972), in excellent original unframed condition. This work is titled l.l. and marked A/P, also signed by the artist's widow and dated l.r. It was posthumously printed by Berkley Chappell, who produced the first edition of the lost prints of Wendell Black. Cf. "The Lost Prints of Wendell H. Black" by Henry Sayre. This work measures 14" by 17 1/2". One of a number of works by this artist currently offered. Please inquire.

Original deep etching, drypoint, and engraving on copper by Wendell H. Black (American, 1919-1972), in excellent unframed condition. This first edition print was produced by Berkley Chappell and signed by the artist's widow (Black never produced an edition of this work himself). It is titled and numbered 7/25 as well as signed and dated l.r. For the whole story please cf. "The Lost Prints of Wendell H. Black" by Henry Sayre, where this work is illustrated plate 16. 13 1/2" by 22"...

Original deep etching and etching by Wendell H. Black (American, 1919-1972), first edition, in excellent unframed original condition, titled l.l. and marked A/P, also signed and dated l.r. This work was printed posthumously by Berkley Chappell and signed by the artist's widow Elaine Black. No edition was created during the lifetime of the artist. A second edition was produced by a former student of Berkley Chappell for the sons of the artist. For the whole story cf...

Impressive engraving, aquatint, and etching on copper by Wendell H. Black (American, 1919-1972). First edition (posthumously printed by Berkley Chappell, and signed by Elaine Black). Cf. "The Lost Prints of Wendell H. Black" by Henry Sayre, figure 7. This work is in excellent unframed original condition. It measures 14 3/4" by 25". Titled and marked A/P l.l...

"Paris Street Scene" Oil on board, 9.5" x 13.5" framed Bart Schouten Leroy was born in 1941. His dad was a famous architect and his mom, who was born in Paris France, was a well-to-do still life painter and Max Carlier\rquote s neice. \par After graduating high school, he enlisted. After fulfilling his tour of duty, he took off on his Harley Davidson motorcycle and traveled to Southern France. He made his living for about one year working odd jobs. He decided to go back to Holland but on h...

“Il Golfo Di Napoli” Gouache on board, 10.5" x 7" framed, circa 1860 Mr. Guisti was a very popular and prolific street artist of the 19th century. He worked and lived mostly in Naples, Italy however his art can be found in galleries all over the world. This gem was discovered while searching for antiques in New York City.

"Sun Set" Watercolor on paper, 18.5" x 12.5" This master artist was born in Belgium and lived in The Hague. He was the student of the famous romantic painter Anreas Schelfhout and is best known for his landscapes. His watercolors are rare and valuable. This piece is not only an exquisit example of Destree's talents as a watercolorist, it is an unusually large watercolor for Destree, adding to its value. The piece is approximately 150 years old and in excellent condition. Destree is listed...

"The British Countess" Oil on canvas, 25" x 30" unframed Jonathan Pratt was a Midlands artist working in Birmingham. He was an extremely diverse artist painting genre, figure and portraits, as well as street scenes, rural and coastal views in Britain, France and Algiers. He studied in Birmingham and exhibited a total of 279 works there between 1864-1915, the latter being posthumously exhibited. Jonathan Pratt exhibited at the Royal Academy, Royal Society of British Artists, Royal Institute...

"The British Count" Oil on canvas, 25" x 30" unframed Jonathan Pratt was a Midlands artist working in Birmingham. He was an extremely diverse artist painting genre, figure and portraits, as well as street scenes, rural and coastal views in Britain, France and Algiers. He studied in Birmingham and exhibited a total of 279 works there between 1864-1915, the latter being posthumously exhibited. Jonathan Pratt exhibited at the Royal Academy, Royal Society of British Artists, Royal Institute of...