Oil on canvas painting of a man's smoking pipe and other objects on a tabletop, 13" by 15", 16 1/2" by 18 1/2" in mid 20th century gold frame, signed at upper right by artist Cora (Cara?) L. Sloper and dated there 1899. This is a competently painted work, but I am unable to locate an artist by this name despite an intensive internet search. The name appears to be common in the upper Midwest, but this painting was purchased in Massachusetts, near Cape Cod...

This PAINTING is OIL ON BOARD with the Two ARABS, the 3 GREAT PYRAMIDS in Egypt, 2 CAMELS and 4 PALM TREES for good measure. One of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World, the Great Pyramid of Khufu is on the list of the 7 Wonders and is the tallest of the Pyramids Painted. The Artist is F. CIPOLLA born 1854. The size of this work is 8" X 11" sight; 15" X 18" framed. The Board has been applied to a shadow box~like frame, the front is beneath glass. Signed lower right: F...

Italian Artist Mirani, the granddaughter of the the artist Silvio Ottoviani known for his simplicity. This still life is a painting in oil of a bouquet of white roses., measuring 17” x 15”

Painting by American artist Anne Lane, Oil on canvas, 15x13" with frame. Anne Lane studied art at George mason University in Virginia, completed her education at Saint Patrick’s college, Ireland, where she studied theology and philosophy. The tonal and contemplated intensity of her paintings reflect her 10 years spent working as an artist under the desert sun of New Mexico. Her vibrant style,resonant with color and baroque in detail,swoons its delight over her canvases...

A beautiful oil on canvas work that depicts different caricatures inspired by Vincent Van Gogh, measuring 39” x 49”

An exceptional watercolor and gouache painting of a young girl carrying a pail, pondering the white ducks which move towards her on a tiny pond in a verdant bucolic rural landscape, a faint local church steeple in the distance the only other sign of man. This is one of the finer works by English listed artist FRED (sometimes FREDERICK) HINES (1860-1930)...

The painting is oil on paper measuring 28”x20, framed and matted measuring 35”x27”….. Abstract African Masks by Ivory Coast artist Ephrem Kouakou, Ephrem Kouakou is one of the world’s foremost African painters. He currently resides in Baltimore, Maryland, and Ivory Coast, West Africa. His powerful, vivid paintings are in the collections of The Metropolitan Museum, New York, the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art, Washington DC. and Fondo Del Sol Museum, Washington DC...

Found in New Hampshire, and bearing the label of a contemporary Portland, Maine frame shop, a watercolor painting of an old barge grounded on the shore of a creek adjacent to a woodland, a small house in the distance. The 11" by 14" work (17 1/2" by 20" framed) is signed at lower left and dated there "80". The signature appears to read "Ranger", as in Henry Ward Ranger (1858-1916), a well-known American artist. This is a possibility but could be difficult to confirm...

Still Life Italian Artist C. D. Mirani oil on canvas Italian Artist Mirani, the granddaughter of the the artist Silvio Ottoviani known for his simplicity. This still life is a painting in oil of a bouquet of flowers and bowl of fruit., measuring 17” x 15”

Frame that measures 32”x28” This work is perhaps the most loving portrait done by her we have seen. It was done 1910/1920 Bio: Martha Walter (1875-1976), the American impressionist artist, was a student of William Merritt Chase. Martha was born in 1875 in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She attended High School in her hometown, later continued her education at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts under William Merritt Chase...

Oil, or gouache mix on paper laid on board painting of "Les Bouquinistes" (booksellers) by the Seine in Paris in the autumn, Notre Dame filling the background, 14 1/2" by 11 1/4" as framed, circa 1950's. The work is signed at lower right with name that looks like "E. Bigot". There is a listed Eugene Bigot but I do not think this the same artist. This is a pleasant work featuring a much-loved and familiar scene. The painting is a bit soiled but you can enjoy it as-is...

Fine, good-sized (18 1/2" by 23 1/2", 26" by 31 1/2" framed) watercolor painting of a two-masted sailing craft unfurling sails at the dock, birds circling overhead and two figures in a row boat at left, signed at lower right by noted American illustrator artist CHARLES E. PONT (1898-1971). The work is by the hand of a talented and well-documented artist. The following information was taken from a lengthy online biography...

An English early to mid nineteenth century watercolor, featuring a house or cottage with cross-hatched windows, an arch at left with two small figures nearby, and tree at right. The work is apparently unsigned. The hand is a little stiff and primitive, but the work is antique and charming. Someone spent a considerable sum on the pleasing newish gold frame and hand-drawn "French mat" with lines and glittery goldish foil border. Frame is in generally excellent condition, just a small dig at lo...

Charles Francis Browne (American,1859-1920)

Clearing Fog

Signed and dated: 1915

Ptg: 20"x 28"
New Frame: 28"x 34"

Born in Natick, Massachusetts, Charles Francis Browne was primarily active in Illinois as a landscape painter and teacher, and was one of the original members of the Eagle's Nest Art Colony in Oregon, Illinois. He was married to the sister of sculptor Lorado Taft.

Browne played an active role in California in 1915 when he was the superintendent of t...

Here is a companion piece to our other listing by M. Gibert. The title is evident and it is signed in the lower right corner. The frame also shows some wear and measures 18" x 15-7/8".

A pastel on paper drawing of an urban alleyway with whitewashed structure and tiled roof, possibly in Mexico or other Latin country, signed at lower right by American artist "Dave M....", or similar. The work measures 14 1/2" by 10 3/4" inside the mat and 21" by 16" as framed. The artist has taken an everyday kind of scene and transformed it into a work of art. The art is in excellent condition as are the frame and mat.

“Buyongjeong Puvilion-부용정at Changdeokgung Place-창덕궁 ” Korea, early 20th century, artist anonymous, with a patinated old floral carved wood frame. Painted with a large old Korean traditional pavilion named ““Buyongjeong” written on a ractantular white panel in black ink near a small pavilion in front of a large lotus pond, painted on canvas in oil. It’s in good condition, 59cm x 49cm painting only, 72.5cm x 62.5cm overall. ***부용정은 궁궐지에 따르면 조선...

Lithograph of Percy the tenth Earl of Northumberland. Framed Lithograph. 22.5 x 33".