William Woollett, British, 1735-1785, "Solitude," Engraving by William Woollett after the painting by R. Wilson, image size 15 1/4 x 21 inches, published June 4 1778, titled "Solitude" with a remarque of a shield in the lower center margin. This is a rare early proof before additional lettering.
Gerard Audran, European, 1640-1703, "The Triumph of David". This early triptych by Gerard Audran of "The Triumph of David" is taken from the ceiling of the Sacchetti Palace in Rome. The image sizes are 21 1/4 x 13 3/4 inches with a sheet size of 21 3/4 x 16 1/4 inches, 23 3/4 x 12 3/8 inches with a sheet size of 24 3/4 x 16 1/4 inches and 21 3/8 x 13 5/8 inches with a sheet size of 22 x 16 1/4 inches, all on early laid paper. Created in 1668, after Charles LeBrun...
A man carrying a load of firing wood followed by his faithful dog, a solitary cow standing near its barn in the background, a man leaving the side door of his house carrying a bucket, and a man and woman leaving the home in a sleigh carriage driven by two horses down a country road – all orchestrate to create the nostalgic beauty which Currier and Ives created as the nation attempted to forget the pains of the Civil War.
Undoubtedly a New England vignette, it resonates with Americ...
The main woodcut shows the enchantress Circe in front of Odysseus and one of his crew members changed into a swine. Circe holds a beaker, which stands for her vast knowledge of potions and herbs.
The woodcut below depicts Samson with remains of the Philistine temple. Further vignettes show the descendants of Eli, and depictions of four Jewish judges...
Benton Spruance lithograph entitled "Fortune Teller"
Pencil signed and dated '54
13" x 17"
In very good original condition
Presented in the original frame
Benton Spruance - American/ Pa., 1904 - 1967
Serigraph (silkscreen) print after a painting by the giant of modern art, GEORGES BRAQUE (1882-1963), 18" by 27 1/2" (25" by 34 1/2" framed), signed in the print at lower left. Braque needs little introduction, as one of the famous names of modern art, who in the early years of the century developed, along with his friend Picasso, the Cubism movement, which changed the art world forever...
Vintage Garry Seidel Fine Art Photography This is a fine art photograph taken by Garry Seidel. "London Spires" . There is a slight sepia to the photo. Excellent condition. Titled: "London spires" Location: London 14" x 11.25" Matted: 10" x 8" Year: 1994
This Maki Big Red has the Kanji (Chinese character) for Flower as its theme. The Flower is red and strong; it is set off by a black Sun to the right. A blue tear balances the sun on the left. Maki’s seal in red ink paste, is below the tear, also at the left. Although Maki himself printed this image, the ink looks as if it was layered on by hand. This is 133/154; Print size is about 11” x 18”. We note: the paper in this print is smooth, it does not have the moon-surface effect...
After a watercolor drawing by the iconic, famous French modern artist PAUL CEZANNE (1839-1906) is this print best described as a pochoir, titled "La Cruche Verte", ("The Green Jug"), numbered at lower left 128/225. The print is affixed to a board on which the numeration is written in pencil...
Joseph Pennell, American, 1857-1926, "Up to the Woolworth," etching, image size 11 3/4 x 7 3/8 inches, 1915, edition of 75, pencil signed "J Pennell imp".
Stephen Gooden
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1892-1955
British
This is an original engraving by British artist Stephen F. Gooden. The title is "Diana", this engraving was created and printed in 1940. The image measures 5 1/2X5 1/2 inches. This engraving is pencil signed and dated lower right, It is editioned as 96/110.
This print was the presentation plate for the Print Club of Rochester, N.Y. Printed on a medium weight wove type paper.
Offered for the collector of Picasso's posters is an example of 1957's "Pates Blanche", created for Cannes' Galerie 57, printed by Devaye Imprimeur. Measuring 22 1/4" by 17 1/4", the poster is technically described as an offset lithograph. The blue areas look like a traditional lithograph process, while the image in gray within the circle has the tiny dots of traditional printing. The poster is scarce, with a total edition of only 500 printed, and that over 60 years ago...
Japanese Artist Tsukioka Kogyo (1866-1919 “Klyotsune” Colored woodblock 15x11”
Samuel Palmer
1805-1881
British
This is an original etching by British artist Samuel Palmer. The title is "The Early Ploughman" It was created in 1861. The image measures 5 1/4X9 7/8 inches. THis is the 6th state of eight. Printed on a medium weight laid type paper. Partial watermark visible upper left. This image appears in the Palmer catalog as image number VII.
Antique Photograph of Egyptian Tomb Cairo 1920s Measuring 9x11”, framed size 14x16”
Vintage hazy focus, colorized photo of coastal Santa Monica, looking north and west towards Malibu, 11 1/2" by 9 5/8" as framed in pleasing Southwest style design wood frame. On the frame reverse is written in and old hand in ink "Santa Monica Bay" and "No. 5044". This was found in Connecticut and I recently brought it back home. During its journey around the country it acquired some surface scratches and other issues, as shown in the photos...
"William Hogarth" The House of Commons in Sir Robert Walpole's Administration The Works of William Hogarth" as published by Baldwin, Cradock and Joy in 1822 with the original plates restored by James Heath, engraver to His Majesty. The Heath edition was the last to print directly from Hogarth's original engraved plates. All William Hogarth prints appearing after this date are copies of these original graphic works of art...
Diane d’Ephese Lithograph dated 1794 Measuring 15x9”