A watercolor painting of what appears to be Lake Como or possibly other northern Italian lake, signed at lower right by American artist GLENN BUTLER, who was apparently associated with Indiana, he being said to have exhibited in 1957 with the Chicago Artists No-Jury Exhibition at the Art Institute. This work is back by an old gray Crescent art board...

A detailed 19th century American botanical watercolor of white roses and leaves, unsigned, circa 1880, measuring 9 3/4" by 6 1/4" inside the mat, 16 3/4" by 12 1/2" as framed. The piece is in good antique condition with light foxing and uneven toning in the background, commonly seen in works of this age, and perhaps a small tear that has browned at left edge. The work could be on a silky material rather than paper. The detail is impressive. French mat parallel lines at to the appeal...

A fine antique watercolor painting of Windsor Castle, the foreground with waterside cattle, boats and birds and a small footbridge, signed at lower left and dated 1852 by well-listed JOSEPH INCE (1806-1859). Ince was a David Cox pupil. He came to London in 1826, exhibiting at the Royal Academy as his skills advanced. Ince became known for drawings and paintings of Cambridge, Oxford, and Wales. This little work featuring Windsor Castle is desirable. There is no glass...

Watercolor painting of an old colonial church building, likely in Mexico, signed at lower left "F. BERGMANN". The piece, 14 3/4" by 19" (24" by 28 1/2" framed) was painted in the 1960's or 1970's. It is in excellent condition. The artist FRANZ BERGMANN (1898-1977, some show 1970 as death date) was born in Austria. After service World War I, he attended the Vienna Academy of Art...

Watercolor on paper, signed at lower right with the distinctive signature of California artist EMIL KOSA, JR. (1903-1968). The work is not dated but likely would have been created in the 1950's or 1960's. Kosa was a prominent member of the California Scene artists. Born in Paris to a Czech father who was also an artist, Emil Jr. received art training in Prague and subsequently in Los Angeles and Paris in the late 1920's, studying with Pierre Laurens and Frantisek Kupka...

A small watercolor and ink drawing of the famous old Brulatour courtyard, 520 Royal Street in the New Orleans Vieux Carre (French Quarter), signed at lower right and dated there '51 (and titled/signed/dated again on the reverse backing) by New Orleans artist E. ALVA EDWARDS. Internet research suggests but cannot confirm that this be a work by one EDWIN ALVA EDWARDS JR. (1914-1988) of the Baton Rouge area. The clean piece measures 9 1/2" by 7 1/2" as framed...

AMERICAN, 1909-1981 Henry Martin Gasser was an American painter in every sense. From his working-class industrial town, he sought out the greatest artists in the area in order to study from them and found inspiration in his backyard. Through persistence and a spirit of originality, Gasser turned humble scenes of urban American life in the mid-twentieth century into extraordinary works of art that were widely praised by the art world...

Watercolor on paper painting 19" by 24" (27" by 34" frame in which found is available at no extra cost), the subject northeastern-style clapboard homes in late autumn season, signed at lower right by artist BEN ROSEN. The painting projects a certain naive charm as a bird's eye view has the viewer contemplating the scene from a unique perspective. There are small edge tears at extreme top that would be entirely hidden by new mat/framing...

A watercolor painting titled on reverse "Bow Lake Alberta", 1978, 7 1/2" by 10" (13 1/2" by 15 3/4" framed), signed at lower right "Neilson". Excellent condition,

Rare and Sublime Painted Porcelain Vase by Korean Buddhist Monk Su An Sunim (born 1940) depicting children. It has a warm, creamy slip-painted surface. This is the only ceramic art by Su An Sunim we have ever seen offered for sale...

Chinese painting on silk modern copy of an old painting which is certainly famous and in a museum. They are probably dreaming philosophers and their young servants. Late 20th century. Very well painted finely.Beautifull decoration. Good condition. Mounted on a roll of paper. About 65 x 180 cm.

A beautiful framed original watercolor by an Egyptian artist depicting two camels in the desert measuring 4x7.5” on Arches paper

Armenian watercolor painting of the famous, sacred snow-covered mountain, Ararat, signed in Armenian at lower right. The work measures 11 1/4" by 16" (14" by 18 3/4" in gold frame). The work likely dates from about 1970 through 1980 or so. It is framed behind non-glare glass, which tends to blur detail. Condition is excellent. Armenian-speakers, please contact me if you are able to make out the name.

Rare Asian Watercolor Landscape On Mulberry Paper Over Silk 29x15”Depicting a Royal procession

Chinese Nineteenth Century Watercolor Portrait On Mulberry Paper measuring 63x29 Inches in a museum mounted frame

A magnificent work that is watercolor and tempera payed on silk measuring 69x30 inches encased in a custom mounted lucite case

A beautiful Asian Watercolor and Tempera painting on mulberry paper layer over silk and mounted in a custom lucite frame please see number 2488 for a matching work both measuring 69x30”

A beautiful Korean watercolor on paper layered on silk, depicting a pair of birds in flight measuring 47x27” circa 1980 by Master Artist JAE KO Born in 1961, Korean artist Jae Ko attended the Tokyo art school and received a BA from the Wako University in Japan and a MFA from the Maryland Institute of Art in Baltimore, USA. She currently lives and works in Maryland, USA. Jae Ko creates a new visual language with elegant spirals and ribbon installations that can take on monumental proporti...

Watercolor And Ink Painting “Year Of The Rooster”20x16” A beautiful and very colorful work A beautiful Korean watercolor on paper layered on silk, depicting a pair of birds in flight measuring 47x27” circa 1980 by Master Artist JAE KO Born in 1961, Korean artist Jae Ko attended the Tokyo art school and received a BA from the Wako University in Japan and a MFA from the Maryland Institute of Art in Baltimore, USA. She currently lives and works in Maryland, USA. Jae Ko creates a new visua...

French Artist Marcel Bloch 1884-1978 “TheMeeting ” Gouache 24x27”…the artist is know for these beautiful works in oval. This work is dated 1920

aron Berkman was born in Hartford, Connecticut. From 1916 to 1918 he attended the Connecticut League of Art Students, founded by Charles Noel Flagg, Connecticut's official portrait painter.[1] He attended the Hartford Art School from 1919 to 1921, alongside his fellow student and lifelong friend, Milton Avery.[2] He studied on scholarship at the Museum Art School of Boston from 1921 to 1924, then traveled through Europe for two years (1924–25). He spent time in France, Italy, Spain, Holland an...

Aaron Berkman American Artist 1901-1991 Cityscape Watercolor 11x7.5”…. aron Berkman was born in Hartford, Connecticut. From 1916 to 1918 he attended the Connecticut League of Art Students, founded by Charles Noel Flagg, Connecticut's official portrait painter.[1] He attended the Hartford Art School from 1919 to 1921, alongside his fellow student and lifelong friend, Milton Avery.[2] He studied on scholarship at the Museum Art School of Boston from 1921 to 1924, then traveled through Europe f...

An impressive very modern, complex watercolor and gouache painting on paper, 14 3/4" by 20" inside the mat, 26 1/4" by 30 3/4" in gold framing, signed at lower right by the noted artist JACOB LANDAU (1917-2001). The top portion of the piece contains words or word fragments, such as "WHAT NEXT" and "BIG"; lower portion seems to be a grouping of human faces and figures, some distorted, one appearing to beat a drum; perhaps this is a demonstration for a cause. The artist was born in Philadelphia a...

Antique floral watercolor, the subject white wild roses, 11 1/2" by 7 1/2" (17 1/2" by 13 1/2" framed in light oak), signed at lower right "M. S. Robison". The paper is loose under the mat and has slipped, as photos of corner/edges show. Re-set in proper position and enjoy this well-executed piece.

A watercolor titled on reverse "The Scow ALMA", Tauranga, New Zealand, signed lower right and again on the backing, by listed England-born, New Zealand artist RICHARD "Dick" BAKER (1928-2004), measuring 6 1/4" by 9 1/2" (14 1/2" by 17" framed). The work was created in 1986. Baker's work is included in Te Papa Tongarewa, the National Museum of New Zealand, in Wellington, and at the National Maritime Museum at Greenwich, England. He also exhibited widely and placed works in private collections. ...

A magnificent early twentieth century Mohgal portrait with center figure and hunting scenes done in watercolor measuring 36x23”

Orlando Norie (1832–1901), artist of military subjects, perhaps the most prolific painter of the British army in the 19th century along with Richard Simkin. It has been estimated that Norie alone painted well over 5,000 pictures. Although his family were of Scottish descent, they had moved to the continent, and Orlando was born in Bruges, Belgium on 15 January 1832. He spent most of his working life in Dunkirk where he painted many scenes, primarily in watercolor by the firm of Rudolf Ackerman...

Robert W.Milliken, a beautiful watercolor of grouse over a moor In Scotland measuring 24x29” framed and matted

Irish artist M. C. Abigail, active 1920s, this is a illustration study possibly in watercolor gouache of two exotic birds. Signed lower right and framed in a beautiful gilded gold frame.

A Grisie (gray tones) watercolor gouache depicting a small castle on a lake in Scotland with mountains in the background and people boarding a small vessel. Handwritten title “Kilchurn Castle” 1843, with a and written inscription lower left seeing Turner‘s hand writing the work 18 x 24“ in a frame that measures 28 x 33“

A Very Rare 6 Korean Traditional Men/Women Outdoor Amusements(Genre)(풍속화-남녀유락도(男女遊樂圖) Paintings by정재(鼎齋), 최우석(Choi WooSuk/崔禹錫/1899-1964) artist’s sign and two seals, each painting framed. dated: 기사년 (己巳年), 1929년 These 6 unique outdoor amusements (Genre) with men and women: 1) playing musical instruments, 2) dancing with long swords with instruments, 3) a boy and attendances performance with a big drum and women donating moneys, 4)...

A beautifully executed watercolor painting titled "America" signed at lower right by the noted English marine artist THOMAS GOLDSWORTHY DUTTON (c. 1819-1891), the subject a schooner with tiny figures off a coast; actually, a very special, historical schooner: "America" was a 19th-century racing yacht and first winner of the America's Cup international sailing trophy. On August 22, 1851, America won the Royal Yacht Squadron's 53-mile (85 km) regatta around the Isle of Wight by 18 minutes. The Sq...

An early (early 20th century) unframed watercolor of the brick buildings of San Francisco's Chinatown, unsigned, 11 1/2" by 7 1/2", from the collection of a longtime San Francisco art dealer. The work includes a number of figures in traditional Chinese clothing, along with the ornamental grillwork of some balconies overlooking the street in these post-Gold Rush buildings. The artist could be any number of listed artists, or perhaps, a talented amateur. There is light foxing in the sky.

A contemporary watercolor painting, the subject an arid landscape with adobes and a flat-topped butte in the distance, signed at lower left by artist "Kimura" who dated the work '97. The piece measures 9" by 6" (15 1/2" by 12 1/2"). The barbed wire foreground fence adds to the Southwest ambience. Condition is excellent, frame has slight wear.

Watercolor of a drylands or desert landscape, wind blowing a large sparse tree or bush, measurements inside the mat 14" by 20 1/2", 21" by 28" framed, signed faintly at lower left by the listed California watercolor artist ROBERT UECKER (1929-2005). Uecker was born in Los Angeles and won a five year scholarship to the Chouinard Art Institute, where he was instructed by the likes of Rex Brandt, Ed Reep, and Pruett Carter. Later in life he became a teacher himself, as well as owner of art supply s...

Fine Watercolor Painting Kayaking Possibly for Colorado Sport Ad very well painted with mat. Signed and dated G Driard Nov 85 size sight 11" by 13.5" mat 17" by 20"

**THREE** identically framed watercolor paintings of classic Greek scenes, each signed at lower left by well listed Greek artist KONSTANTINOS SOFIANOPOULOS (1910-1990). The subjects are small boats or fishing boats, with scenery beyond, including a cliffside temple, in one. As framed, they measure 21 1/2" by 17 1/2" each. The watercolors themselves measure 10 1/2" by 15". Signature is in Greek, and dates appear to be in the 1970's (last digit difficult to decipher in some). Sofianopoulos was...

Fine Watercolor Painting Cross Country Skier illustration, possibly for Utah or Colorado sporting ad campagne . Signed G Driard dated 1998 near perfect condition bright color and good edges 15.5" 22.5"

ONE OF TWO BY THE ARTIST IN MY SHOP, a watercolor painting of numerous figures on the street in winter, by the noted Russian Socialist Realist artist IVAN VASILIEVICH SIMAKOV (1877-1925). The work, 8 1/2" by 24" inside the mat, 18" by 33 1/2" as framed, is signed on the front at lower right, and dated there 1922; on the reverse side of the aged board is a lot of writing in Russian, which I am unable to read, save for the artist's name. Simakov created a number of color lithograph posters in the ...

ONE OF TWO BY THE ARTIST IN MY SHOP, a watercolor painting of a figure dressed for winter, by the noted Russian Socialist Realist artist IVAN VASILIEVICH SIMAKOV (1877-1925). The work, 13" by 8" inside the mat, is not signed on the front; on the reverse side of the aged board is a lot of writing in pencil in Russian, which I am unable to read, save for the artist's name. Simakov created a number of color lithograph posters in the early 1920's, which addressed political themes relating to the Bol...

A beautiful watercolor done in gray shades. Y an unknown artist of the Pantheon in Rome measuring 4x5”

Hey beautiful landscape in watercolor depicting a field with flowers and beautiful clouds in the sky signed on watercolor paper …..Collier was born in Glossop in Derbyshire, the son of Martha Siddall and Thomas Collier, who was a prosperous grocer and tea dealer. He received tuition at the Manchester School of Art and, inspired by David Cox's example, lived at Betws-y-Coed in northern Wales between 1864 and 1869. He moved to London in about 1870 on being elected to the New Water Colour Society...

Miniature size watercolor painting of two old structures along a fence line in the fall, 5" by 5 1/2" as framed, signed at lower right "Davis F. Schwartz". The watercolor probably dates to the 1930's or 1940's. Schwartz (1879-1969) has a sizable listing in Hughes' "Artists in California 1786-1940". According to Hughes, the artist was born in Kentucky, and went on to study in the Midwest at Art Institute of Chicago and at schools in Ohio. Before moving to California in 1903, he worked as an illus...

A small unframed watercolor painting of an early adobe structure of Northern California, similar to the historical, rare structures that may be seen today around the plaza in Sonoma, 7" by 9 1/2", signed at lower right by listed artist JEAN G. WALFORD (1875-1938). Walford was born in England, but was in Berkeley by 1917. She ran an art gallery until her passing in 1938. The watercolor came from an old Bay Area collection.

Watercolor painting of Bridgeway in Sausalito, San Francisco's neighbor across the Golden Gate. This would be a view looking south in the direction of San Francisco and the bridge. The building at center would have been called Ondine's (high end restaurant) during the 1970's and 1980's when this may have been painted (I remember, as I used to live in Sausalito at that time). The unframed piece measures 11 1/2" by 15". It is signed at lower right by well listed artist SUN YING (1919-2016). At low...

Unframed watercolor painting of a tawny Australian landscape, signed at lower right by artist PETER BOUSFIELD and titled there "Murrumbidgee River nr Canberra", measuring 10" by 12". Bousfield is a recognized artist who studied at the Australian Watercolor Institute and Royal Art Society of New South Wales. He studied with Will Ashton. Most active between 1901 and 1937, he was obviously a traveler, his subject matter ranging from Australia through much of New Zealand, and also in places more ...

**Nicely executed watercolor painting of giant trees such as sequoia or redwood, deep in the forest interior, measuring 18" by 12 1/2", 25" by 19" framed, signed at lower left by the talented listed Japanese artist FUKUTARO TERAUCHI (1891-). Terauchi was born December 9,1891. In 1910 he entered the private school Kiyoteru Kuroda, and later became a member of the Hakuda Association. His name is often misread as Tanauchi or Tarauchi, and his body of work is confused with that of the better known M...

A watercolor of a Benedictine Monk in prayer, French. Measuring 14x10” and framed in a 20x14” frame. The work done circa 1940

Watercolor on paper, 17 1/2" by 23 1/4" inside the mat (22" by 28" in very complementary jet-black and silver framing), signed at lower right in pencil "Swanson" and dated there 2002. This handsome, elegant watercolor is by artist ROY E. SWANSON, obviously a skilled hand, though I cannot seem to actually find a listing for the artist. There is a listing for a RAY Swanson (Cowboy Artists of America), but this is not that artist. Regardless, the work is excellent, reminding one of the California...

A typical example of watercolor work by the noted New Orleans artist NESTOR FRUGE (1916-2011), 10 1/2" by 8 1/4" (17 1/4" by 13 1/4" framed), featuring a a New Orleans street scene with ornate cast iron balcony at upper right. Fruge painted mostly watercolors and was a familiar and beloved part of the Jackson Square tourist scene in New Orleans for decades. He painted mainly French Quarter scenes but also on occasion works such as bayou swamp landscape. Fruge's art traveled home with innumerable...

A Southwest watercolor on paper painting of fanciful characterizations of a Latino heritage boy and girl, signed at lower right by noted Tucson, Arizona artist GERRY PEIRCE (1900-1969). The work, which measures 14" by 20" (20" by 26" framed) reminds ever so slightly of works by Southwestern noted artist Ted DeGrazia, who Peirce would have no doubt known. Peirce is likely best known for his delicate etchings, but he also painted landscapes and other subject matter. He was a man of varying talen...

An unframed antique, 19th century watercolor of two Indians paddling a canoe in a raging small river between steep cliffs, signed at lower right with what appears as "Catherine Stuart 1879". The 7 5/8" by 10 3/4" work strongly reminiscent of paintings and watercolors by noted Canadian artists Cornelius Krieghoff (1815-1872), Alfred Worsley Holdstock (1820-1901), Frederick Arthur Verner (1836-1928). Strangely, an online search has not turned up information on the present artist. The work is ex...

A watercolor painting of a fountain on an elegant seaside or lakeside property, 8 1/2" by 6" (12 1/4" by 9 3/4" framed), signed at lower right by listed Swiss artist JOSEPHINE VERNAY (1861-?). Vernay's birth/death dates are suspect, or possibly confused with those of her brother, artist Francois Joseph Vernay; one source lists hers as 1864-1950, the same as her brother's. My brief net research has failed to turn up a painting dated after 1918. She did paint the Mediterranean coast, the French ...

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...

Watercolor painting circa early 20th century, featuring a child wearing traditional Chinese garments, probably a scene from early San Francisco or Los Angeles Chinatown, in the manner of other works of the period by various artists such as Esther Hunt. This example, 9" by 6" in an early frame, is unsigned. The colors are bright and not faded.

Important 1930s Abstract By French Artist Veriez “spray of Flowers” A piece done at the height of the depression measuring 29x34”

A. Armstrong American Artist, this work done near 14th street and. Constitution Avenue in Washington DC, watercolor signed and dated lower rates 1934 this is a beautiful work measuring 9 x 11“

Adolf Dahn was a Scandinavian born artist who worked in watercolor and is know for his rich landscapes. This work measuring 12x18” is a rare size Signed and dated 1938

Walter Groombridge was founder and president of New York Art League and his work is in the collection of Admiral Farragut Academy; Lowe Art Museum and the Capitol building in Washington D.C. and pivate collections. The artist lived in the Palm Beach area of Florida

American Watercolorist Delores Roles brings “Birds in Flight” Measuring 11x14 inches