Oil on board peaceful landscape of a house backed by trees in a clearing, a dirt track leading into the scene, 12 1/2" by 15 1/2" as framed, signed at lower left "Westerlund" with some illegible letters before that, circa 1970's or 1980's I would guess. The lettering style and period after the name leads me to think this could be a European or European trained artist, but the scene might be American. The painting is in excellent condition and ready for display...

An original vintage circa 1950 oil painting of a Colorado Rocky Mountain Landsape of Aspen trees titled "Flaming Autumn" in Estes Park. Oil on 24" x 30" panel signed lower left Stirling and titled on verso. Presented in a quality contemporary gallery frame overall size 30.5" x 36.5". David Stirling was born in 1887 in Corydon, Iowa to a pioneering family, and his father was a newspaper publisher. He died in Longmont, Colorado after a short illness in 1971 and was buried there in a family plot...

Thomas R. Curtin (American, 1899-1977) - Fall colors on Mt. Mansfield, Vermont. Oil on canvas board. Size: 16 inches x 20 inches. Artist's estate signature stamp in lower right. Circa 1960's. Autumn colors on the north side of Mount Mansfield, with a farm house and barn in the foreground. Thomas Curtin was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. He studied at the prestigious National Academy of Design and Art Students League, both in New York City. There Curtin found a mentor and friend in John F...

Oil on canvas painting of rather ornate old buildings in a cityscape, " by ", unframed, signed at lower right, executed circa 1980. The tightly cropped scene shows evidence of an artistic hand, the buildings reminiscent of San Francisco's Victorian architecture, or even European architecture. There is a signature at lower right that I have been unable to decipher...

A wonderful original Oil Painting by renowned Italian Painter MERIO AMEGLIO (1897-1970), depicting the Flower Market at the Place de la Madeleine, PARIS. This artist spent most of his life in Paris and is famous for his stunning impressionist paintings, of similar style as Cortes etc. This oil painting on a wooden panel, evokes the Paris atmosphere and is signed on the bottom left by the artist. Good condition. Size: 11.75" x 9.75", framed 15" x 13"...

Watercolor measuring 14 1/4" by 20 1/2" plus 2" wide wood inexpensive frame, by listed Irish artist JOSEPH WILLIAM CAREY (1859-1937), signed J.W. CAREY and titled at lower right "Loch Lochy/Caledonian Canal" and dated 1920. There is an old 1920's or 1930's Belfast label on the reverse wood from William Rodman and Company, 41 Donegall Place BELFAST. This piece is showing its age, as it has evidently traveled through life for some time without protective glass...

Costume Design by Leon Bakst. Water Color. 12" x 9". Frame Size 18" x 16". “Marina of Boris Godunov Léon Bakst (Russian: Леон (Лев) Николаевич Бакст, Leon (Lev) Nikolaevich Bakst) – born as Leyb-Khaim Izrailevich (later Samoylovich) Rosenberg, Лейб-Хаим Израилевич (Самойлович) Розенберг (27 January (8 February) 1866[1][2] – 28 December 1924) was a Russian painter and scene and costume designer of Belarusian origin...

Max Kassler, American 1905–1992 was an abstract Artist known for some of the most unusual experimental work based on the human figure He was an early student of the Picasso school of painting. This work culminated his idea of abstraction in space. This is part of the collection we have at the gallery. Automatic drawing was pioneered by the English artist Austin Osman Spare who wrote a chapter, Automatic Drawing as a Means to Art, in his book, The Book of Pleasure (1913)...

An old watercolor of a street scene in Alsace (the portion of eastern France that borders Germany), featuring a well for water and a half timbered house wall, along with a pretty window with flowers in pots. The artist, AMELIE FOLEY-RISLER (1870-1947) signed at bottom left and the town is identified there as Niedermorschwihr, Alsace. The unframed watercolor, 14 3/4" by 11", is in excellent condition. The artist was primarily a watercolorist, but there does not seem to be an available biograph...

An egg tempera on gesso with gilt painting capturing the face of Jesus with piercing eyes.There is gilt loss throughout and chipping at the corners. Sold as is. The board measures 17-1/4" x 14-1/2".

Watercolor and gouache on paper laid on thin card painting of a typical street scene in an Austrian city, 12 1/2" by 8 1/2" (17" by 13" in circa 1920's black frame), signed at extreme lower left corner and dated there 1917. I have spent considerable time trying to determine what the signature says....I tried Seiler and other similar combinations but so far seem to be unable to link this to a listed artist, though the quality is undeniable. There is lots of detail in the figures walking or stan...

Oil on panel painting, 25 1/2" by 23 1/2" framed, the subject rather difficult to describe, but bridging abstract and realism with some surreal thrown in for good measure, by difficult to categorize American contemporary artist JERRY MCLAUGHLIN (born circa 1925), now a resident of Santa Cruz, California. McLaughlin's meandering career was described in detail in a Metro Santa Cruz article of 1998, and a New York Times article of 2001. The artist was an art director on Madison Avenue, but moved ...

A charming miniature portrait, on natural wafer, of an attractive young woman decked out in the latest hairdo and height of fashion (well, for the time when the portrait was done). An excellent example of naïve portraiture.

The painting is in wonderful condition, with no issues. The period gilt wood frame has some expected and fairly unobtrusive wear but in person looks much better than it appears in the photo. Sight size of the painting is 3" by 2 1/2", with a framed size of 4 5/8" by 4 1/8...

Oil on unstretched canvas painting of a traditional temple's courtyard, signed at lower left "Pociecha", "Nikko", and dated 1920. This is a rare, very early work by a painter known commonly as STAN PORAY (Stanislaus Pociecha Poray, 1888-1948), and most associated with California art. The work measures 15 1/2" by 12 1/4". Poray was born into nobility (his father a count) in Krakow, Poland and was educated in art there and in Paris. For a short time thereafter he lived in Moscow, then in Tomsk...

Mid Century Sci Fi oil on canvas of a card player said to be magazine cover from a 1950s sci fi publication. We bought this and another we are listing in the late 1990 in Los Angeles , the seller didn't remember the artist name but said the artist was an early Sci Fi artist . the painting is unsigned in good condition though could use a cleaning. Very well done one of my favorites. Size overall 17" by 21" sight 15" by 12" approximately.

20th Century American School 1900-1999 American Artists This is an original painting, Gouache and watercolor on blue toned paper. This view of Rowers in the park came to us unsigned, we do not know who painted it, it was created circa 1930's nicely framed, the image measures 8 1/2X12 inches. Rich colors, nicely framed with archival materials. The overall frame measures 15X18 inches. Unexamined out of the frame. Most likely a work by one of the 1930's American Illustrators. This came to...

Painting on thick card of a multicolored horse. With signature bottom right. Thick card mount and old wood frame. Shop label on reverse. Undated, estimated to be first half of 20th century. Painting inherited from previous owners father who was stationed in India during the 1940's. Can be viewed in central London by arrangement.

Unusually fresh and well preserved watercolor on paper painting of a pond in a wooded area, spring wildflowers in the foreground, 13 3/4" by 19 1/2" inside the mat, 23 1/2" by 29" as framed, signed at lower right and dated there 1908 by the noted New England artist and teacher HENRY WEBSTER RICE (1853-1934). Rice was born in Maine, the son of a carriage maker. A pupil of Ross Sterling Turner, he went on to become a much beloved watercolorist and instructor. Rice was a member of the Boston Soc...

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. The subjects and themes of her art, reflect her fascination with people, particularly the phycho...

English Artist G.Sutliffe “Off The English Coast” Oil 21x30” Is a beautiful oil on canvas of a ship in a storm.

Ryu-Chun, Kim Wha-Kyung(1922-1979): $12,000. A Winter Landscape, Framed with a plexi glass. This painting painted with an old traditional Korean country house and a pleasing dog in winter snowing scene. Signed lower right Ryu-Chun and sealed Kim Wha Kyung, painted in ink and color on paper. It is in very fine condition, Measures; 119.5 cm x 118 cm. About Artist; He was born in Seoul and graduated from the Tokyo Art School in i944. His work was shown at the “Sun Exhibition”, and at th...

Contemporary oil on canvas painting of the desert, 9" by 12" (15" by 18" in gold frame with linen liner), painted in an impressionist hand with the skilled use of various beautiful shades of blue, signed at lower right and dated there 1994 by contemporary artist RUTH OSEID JOHNSON, an oil painter and printmaker with Minnesota roots who spent years living and working in California and Arizona. In her work, she focuses on the effects of light in interior settings and in landscapes. The artist is a...

"Parisian Street Scene1" oil on canvas 24" x 12" unframed, 29" x 17" framed. Andre Gisson was born with the name Anders Gittleson, in Brooklyn, New York but lived in Westport, Connecticut for most of his life. He traveled extensively and studied throughout Europe and the Far East. Mr. Gittleson was a leading American realist painter. He graduated from the Pratt Institute and was a Captain in the Army during WWII. Over 4 decades his one man shows extended from New York, Washington, Texas, and Cal...

Watercolor on paper painting of waves lapping at rocks in the ocean, 9" by 12", unframed, signed at lower right in blue by well-listed California artist GEORGE DEMONT OTIS (1879-1962). The simple scene of waves lapping at a rock is simple yet complete. The artist was born in Memphis, Tennessee and was raised in the Midwest after being orphaned. He showed early talent and was enrolled at the Art Institute of Chicago at 14, followed later by more training in Philadelphia and New York. By 1911 Otis...

A beautiful Art Deco oil on canvas unsigned work “Ashcan School” circa 1930 24x30 inches, original hand made frame

The French Artist Françoise SYLVAND is known for bold paintings and this painting is one of the collages famously done with Mixmedia using metal acrylic and found objects He is also known for his very realistic work like this piece.This artwork was done from the artist’s studio in France. He has shown all over France and Europe.

A familiar scene that brings back fond memories to travelers who have experienced the pleasures of browsing the famous bouquiniste bookstalls along the Seine River in the heart of Paris---Notre Dame dominates the background, while a lively scene transpires, with a yellow-shirted artist and his easel at left, and a mother and her impatient young child at right, leafy trees framing the activity. The work is on canvas and measures 9" by 10 3/4" (15" by 16 1/2" framed). The artist, Andre Rousseau,...

A finely done miniature portrait painting on naturalk organic material, depicting an handsome gentleman wearing a black coat, white shirt and collar, with a stickpin.

The painting is in superb condition, with no problems or restoration. It is housed in its original case of cast foliate brass with the reverse having a glazed aperture. The case and glass are also in excellent condition, though the reverse has several unimportant dents.

Warren Davis, American/New York, 1865-1927. This perfect painting is oil on canvas in its original frame. Signed verso and titled "The Ripple", it is the last oil painted by Davis in 1926-27, from the estate of his widow. It is in perfect condition with only a slight wave in the canvas which would easily be corrected by keying out the canvas. The back of the painting is intact with original paper and gallery sticker.

Very large (36" by 23 1/2", 45" by 33" framed), decorative, attention-getting squarely Mid Century oil on canvas of two "Big Eye" children, painted in his usual whimsical fashion, by the French mid century impressionist artist ROGER ETIENNE (1922-2011). The painting is signed at lower left by the artist and dated there 1973. This is one of the largest works I have seen by this French artist, and it (including all framing) is in amazing, near-mint condition; hard to believe it is nearly a half ce...

Original acrylic painting on panel by W. Louis Jones (USA, North Carolina, born 1943). Signed upper left, and again lower right. Titled verso "Three Bags Full". Circa 1975. In excellent original condition, and measuring 12" by 15" in its original frame. W. Louis Jones in an important North Carolina artist. He has been widely exhibited since the early seventies, including a solo show at the San Francisco Museum of Art in 1986. His work can be found in a number of museum collections, includ...

Exceptional large industrial cityscape by Harry Shoulberg (American, 1903-1995). Signed in red l.r. In excellent original condition (original frame has minor scuffs). 22 by 28 painting alone, 32 by 38 in frame. Shoulberg is an important American Expressionist artist and printmaker who participated in the WPA program and was a pioneer in the use of silkscreen (serigraphy). Well listed. Represented in the collections of important institutions, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Ba...

This rare and fine pair of portrait miniatures were painted by John Porter in organic wafers. Each is signed "J.S. Porter 1824 Pinxt". The sitters are a well off husband and wife.

The condition of the miniatures is excellent, with no issues to speak of. Each is under glass, with card backing, gilt metal matting, and gilt foil edging. They are presented in a A.P. Critchlow & Co. case which still retains its original label and is also in excellent condition. Sight size of the paintings is 2...

Still Life by Anne Lane. Oil on Canvas. 24" x 36". Frame Size 31" x 43". Done in oil on canvas 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. T...

American Artist Frances Devereaux Jones Hall, “Figure Study” Oil,22” x14” dated 1941…… Born in New Orleans in 1876, Frances (Frannie) Devereaux Jones attended Sophie Newcomb College in that city. She began her artistic career as a calendar designer in the 1890's until she moved to Philadelphia ca. 1904 and studying under Howard Pyle 1853-1911 in Delaware. Then studying at the Pennsylvania Academy, she became a teacher. Howard Pyle (March 5, 1853 – November 9, 1911) was an Am...

A pleasant watercolor painting of a small lake in what appears to be a mountain setting, 8 1/2" by 5 5/8" (13" by 10 1/2" framed), signed at lower left with what appears to be the name Howard B. Smith. I had at first believed this by listed eastern-born, California artist HOWARD E. SMITH (1885-1970), known as an illustrator, portraitist, landscape painter, and etcher. However now I believe this by a Howard B. Smith, who after a google search I have determined to have been somehow associated wi...