Oil on masonite painting "Autumn in the Rockies" by Arthur J. Hammond (sgnd l.r.). This work uses bright autumnal colors muted with browns and greys. The broad, heavy strokes give the work a post-Impressionist look. The painting was acquired along with two others, both dated 1924, hence the dating of this work.

The back is marked in pencil in the artist's hand, "Autumn in the Rockies/Arthur J. Hammond/Rockport, Massachusetts." A later label in another hand reads, "Arthur J. Hammond/Am. b...

Original oil (50" x 40") by Bertha Ballou (American/ 1891-1978). Bertha Ballou studied at the ASL, the Boston School of Fine Art and in Florence. She settled in Spokane, WA. She is the daughter of Colonel C. Ballou, who was commandant at Fort George Wright in the 20's, and the painting is a portrait of Kitty, daughter of Colonel and Mrs. Marshall Candee, also of Fort George Wright (where the painting was purchased--at that time it was still Fort Wright College)...

This PAINTING is an OIL ON CANVAS by the listed MARYLAND ARTIST, EVELYN WYNNE. Found via a Washington, D.C. Suburb this CITY SCAPE has a whimsical feeling. Signed somewhat illegibly lower left: Evelyn Wynne; size is 33 1/2" X 24 1/2" sight and 31" X 39" Framed. Ca. 1945- 1970 ...acquired 25 miles from Chevy Chase,Md. EXCELLENT Condition

This is an OIL ON CANVAS by the Listed Artist: Arnold Warburton Lahee. This Artist is from New Jersey. Painted with Rich Colors this Painter is known for Waterfalls, Landscapes, Mountains. Size is 19" X 23 1/2" sight; 24" X 29" framed. Signed Lower Left: Lahee. Colors Richer in real Time and Space

Extraordinary oil on wood panel painting depicting Native American thatched huts on an Arizona Indian Reservation. The coloring of the work is especially nice--with a predominance of amber, lavender, and yellow. The style is nearly impressionistic, particularly in the treatment of the background. The painting remains in its original giltwood frame...

This OIL ON CANVAS was Painted by Washington, DC area Artist: Lewis Barbour. This Still life has IRISES and other FLOWERS in a Vase. Unframed the size is 20" x 24 1/2". Signed lower right and dated 1952

This is a pair of OIL PAINTINGS by the Artist...J. Gallagher. One is dated 1940 and the other dates 1941. Excellent SPRING and FALL OIL PAINTINGS. Those who want COLOR will not be disappointed here. Size is 15" X 22" Framed both works. $350 for the pair.

This is a very Attractive OIL PAINTING, OIL On CANVAS by the Artist: CARL BUCK. This work is dated 1935. Size is 20.5" X 26" Framed; sight size 15.75" X 20" both approx. The Canvas has been relined and is in Excellent Condition. From a Maryland Estate of Fine Items. A well~listed Artist.

This is a GOOD LOOKING STILL LIFE, OIL On CANVAS by the EAST COAST ARTIST: TOM BENSON. Many of this ARTIST'S works were WATERCOLORS; however, this Seller had the opportunity to Acquire 3 OILS by TOM BENSON and this is One. Size is 19.5" X 27" Framed; 18" X 24" Sight size. RUBENS Book, Wine Bottles, Art Objects, a Fan and a Trumpet plus GREAT COLOR complete this Work. Framed (but needs an upgrade). Circa third 1/4 of the 20th Century and in Excellent Condition

Folk Art Portrait by American Artist, attributed to Sheldon Peck (1797-1868). This Portrait was purchased at a North Carolina auction from the Larew Collection. The 19th century oil on canvas portrait of a gentleman was said to be Thomas Johnston from Concord, NC (Sept. 1850). It was marked on the original canvas (relined) bought in Davie County. It is mounted in a mahogany veneer frame with yellow pine backing. Canvas 29" 24" and the Frame is 38" x 33"...

Late 19th Century Oil on Canvas, 34" x 26". Portrait of a Gentleman (Not Signed). To date, I attribute this painting to have been painted by John Singer Sargent in 1880. This is a (not approved) portrait of a Philadelphia merchant named John White Fields. I named this portrait Merchant X by JSS. On 5/11/04 the Portrait was presented to the JSS Catalogue Raisonne Committee. On 5/13, the committee reported it could not attribute this portrait to JSS...

This Abstract Expressionist painting dates to 1957, and it has a partial signature on the lower left corner. It measures 38" x 28" and has a small amount of paint loss. Notice the bright and unique colors and with heavy inpasto brushwork. On 5/3/04, I presented this painting to the Roy Lichtenstein Foundation for review where I had a brief meeting with the assistant director. The painting was not confirmed, however, the painting will remain under review and evaluation...

This is a MINIATURE OIL ON CANVAS by the PAINTER: M. KEVORKIAN. Depicting a European scene this 20th CENTURY ARTIST is well known for Miniatures and this Painting measures 5 1/2" X 8 3/4". Born in Philadelphia ...date this work ca. 1925 - 1950, perhaps earlier. In EXCELLENT Condition this Painting is not framed

This is an OIL ON CANVAS by the PAINTER: T. BAILEY. This is a Romantic or Idealized Landscape from a Virginia, U.S.A. Estate. Found without a frame the size is 16" X 20". Circa 1925- 1950 in Excellent Condition

This is an OIL ON BOARD by the PAINTER: M. KEVORKIAN. This 20th CENTURY ARTIST is known for Miniatures. Research shows he was born in Philadelphia... date this work ca. 1925 - 1950. 12 1/2" X 15 1/2" Framed; 8 5/8" X 11 5/8" sight. Well done in EXCELLENT Condition

Original acrylic on panel by Arnold Mesches, measuring 11" by 23". This early work by Mesches (dated on the reverse 1959) retains its original frame and was purchased from the artist in 1960. Arnold Mesches is an extremely well-listed artist born in New York in 1923...

Major geometric abstract oil on masonite painting, by Joseph Meierhans, circa 1940's. Gold leaf original frame - in excellent condition this work [image] measures app. 27 1/2" X 33 1/2". Meierhans, b. - 1890 in Switzerland, came to the United States in 1917, eventually settling in Bucks County. He studied under A.N.Lindenmuth and J. Sloan. He was a member of the S.Indp.Artists, ASL, Provincetown A.A. and the American Abstract Artists.

Oil on paper estate stamped 'Ramstonev'. This work was done during the late 1930's as part of the 'Cooperative' project in the New Hope, Pa. modern art community. Charles Ramsey, Louis Stone and Charles Evans worked collectively on many drawings and paintings during this time. While all three were accomplished artists they decided to suppress their individual egos and create works in keeping with the leftist philosophies proposed by many of the intellectuals of the time and the socialist leaning...