An old and antique American painting of a seated young man playing a flute in a vaguely defined interior, 24" by 20" (32 1/2" by 28" in mid 20th century frame), unsigned. The talented artist remains anonymous but was obviously talented and probably listed. Note the mantel clock at left and elegant European-style table and chair. Over the years the painting has darkened dramatically, taking on a yellow-brown cast due to decades of grime and smoke...
Johan Barthold Jongkind, Dutch, 1819-1891, "Sortie de la Maison Cochin (Faubourg Saint-Jacques)". This 1878 etching by the Dutch artist, Johan Barthold Jongkind, measures 5 3/4 x 9 1/8 inches, plate signed and dated. Early proof before letters, D-20, II/IV. Framed.
Henry Pember Smith
1854-1907
Lyme Connecticut
This is a fine oil on canvas painting by Lyme Connecticut artist Henry Pember Smith. This Summer scene at the pond is signed lower right, Henry P. Smith, The canvas measures 14X18 inches, This painting is in very fine condition. Best known for his Cottage scenes in and around Connecticut. Nicely framed in a later gold frame.
This is a detailed photo of Rockefeller's bluish gray eyes and broken nose. Refer to Rockefeller portrait in our listing.
Albert Besnard, French, 1849-1934, Etching, "La Mere Malade", image size: 7 11/16 x 11 5/8 inches, 1891, 2nd state, ed. 1/12, cat. Delteil 90
Stephen Parrish, American, 1846-1938, etching, "An Old Farm Near the Sea" (Niles Farm, Cape Ann), image size 9 7/8 x 13 7/8 inches, 1881, catalog Schneider 44, thread margins on 2 sides, pencil signed within the image.
James Abbott McNeill Whistler
1834-1903
American
This is an original etching by American artist James M Whistler. The title is "Eagle Wharf", this image was created and printed in 1859. Signed and dated within the plate. The image measures 5 7/16X8 5/16 inches. It is printed on a thin Japan paper which is rare. This is the only known state before the plate was cancelled. Its is from is series of Sixteen etchings on the Thames. (The Thames Set) A very fine impression...
Original etching "Alderney Street", by iconic artist JAMES ABBOTT MCNEILL WHISTLER (1834-1903). This is a 2nd state (of three), published in 1881. In the margin at lower left is "Gazette des Beaux-Arts" and at lower right "Imp. Cadart", among the distinguishing features of the second state. Whistler's famous "Butterfly" symbol appears at upper right. The print was used to illustrate an article on Whistler's Nocturnes and Etchings, by Theodore Duret...
Paul Cesar Helleu
1859-1927
French
This is a fine hand colored drypoint etching by French artist Paul Cesar Helleu. This portrait is of the artist's daughter Ellen. Created and printed in 1897 this etching measures 13X12 inches. Hand signed in pencil lower left border. Printed in a sepia toned ink and some touches of hand coloring.
Charles Adams Platt, American, 1861-1933, etching, "Two Sloops, East River", 1889 Published by Wunderlick New York, pencil signed, image size: 11 1/2X18 1/4 inches
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"...
Samuel Coleman, American, 1832-1920, Etching, "The Olive Trees on the Riviera", 1884, image size: 10 3/4X14 1/2", pencil signed, plate monogramed
Ingatz Marcel Gaugengigl, American, 1855-1932, Etching, "Bellisima", image size: 7x7, pencil signed
BARTON STONE HAYS (1826-1914) was born in Ohio, and he came to be associated with the Midwest throughout his life, becoming a leading portrait painter in Indianapolis, and finally, coming to be known for his still life works, based out of Minneapolis, after 1882. Early in his life he was a Daguerreotypist, diorama painter and portrait painter, and there are some rare and sought-after genre paintings, some even of African-American subject matter...
Wesley Elbridge Webber (American, 1841-1914) - White Mountains, New Hampshire landscape painting with pond. Oil on canvas. Late 19th century. Canvas size: 12 inches x 20 inches. Signed by artist in the lower left and on the reverse of the canvas. Condition: one small old repair to a puncture in the sky, with minor touch-ups. Offered in an antique silver leaf frame. Wesley Webber was a 19th century painter of landscapes and marine subjects in New England...
Classic mid 19th century print of a large bird perched on a branch, 20 5/8" by 14 7/8" inside a hand drawn ornate mat, 27" by 20 3/4" framed, with hand coloring of the subject. This print reminds of the Audubon period of ornithological art---in style and overall presentation. There is no indication as to artist, engraver or printer. The print, like many old Audubon examples, has been in a humid environment, as it is heavily foxed, especially at top right, but, really overall...
Louis Auguste Mathieu Legrand
1863-1951
French
This is an original etching and aquatint by French artist Louis Legrand. This image from his Les Petites du Ballet is titled: Le Deshabillage, it was created and printed in 1893. This impression, pencil signed, published by Gustave Pellet in Paris, the red stamp lower right border...
Sir Francis Seymour Haden
1818-1910
British
This is a rare etching by British artist Sir Francis Seymour Haden. This etching and drypoint is titled: The Fisherman. It was created and printed in 1864. Hand signed in pencil which is quite rare for this image. Printed in a warm toned ink, the image measures 5 1/2X8 7/16 inches. This etching is the 5th state of 5 with extensive use of plate tone in the water and sky. Haden was an avid fisherman, and apart from doing etchings and being a wel...