An Old Master woodcut, likely one of 118 images illustrating one of the greatest books of the German Renaissance, going by that same name, Theuerdank. The book is considered something of a chivalric romance, relating the fictionalized, romanticized adventures of Maximilian I in the course of his journey to the Netherlands in 1477 to fetch his bride, Mary of Burgundy. Apparently Maximilian, also known as the Holy Roman Emperor (1459-1519), wanted to achieve a measure of immortality...
James Gillroy ('Bristol-cheese, made, and sold, by Percival & Co')
Sitter William Lort Mansel (1753-1820), Bishop of Bristol and college head.
by James Gillray (1756-1815)
hand-coloured etching, 1809?
9 7/8 in. x 7 1/2 in.
A hand colored copy of this image is in the English National portrait gallery we have included an image of the colored version
mat size 14" by 18"
Life Portrait "King James I" of England ( James VI of Scotland) attributed to Nicolas Van Somer. Oil on Canvas. 36" x 32". Frame Size 38" x 32".
This is a very fine etching with drypoint by French artist Edgar Chahine (1874-1947) The title of this work is: "Mademoiselle Delvair de la Comedie Francaise,", it was created and printed in 1901, pencil signed lower left border. The image measures 18X11 1/2 inches. Printed on a medium weight wove type paper. This image appears in the Tabanelli catalog as image no. 73. It also appeared in the Holme's book, Modern Etching and Engraving, published 1902.
A vintage, old, pastel on paper drawing of old steep-roofed houses in a mountain landscape, 10 1/2" by 15 1/2" (14 1/2" by 19" as framed, no glass), signed at lower right corner with initials that appear as "SHC.". The work probably dates to the 1920's or 1930's, judging from the style, and framing materials. The old paper has browned heavily and one can see a ghost image of the drawing on the reverse side...
Stanley Anderson
1884-1966
British
This is an original drypoint etching by British artist Stanley Anderson. The title is: Quai Duperre, La Rochelle, This etching was created and printed in 1928 in an edition of 85. The image measures 8 1/4X13 1/4 inches. Printed on an old laid type paper. Hand signed in pencil lower border. This image appears in the R.A.A. catalog as image number 183.
LETTIWIL signed Landscape Hudson river school oil on canvas,24 x 30”, frame size 28 x 34”
A beautiful Oil Mountain Scene by American Artist Henry Lewis
Oil on masonite highly detailed still life painting of a cut melon, apples of various colors surrounding it on a table, a spilled salt shaker and knife completing the arrangement. The work, 16" by 20" (24" by 28" framed), likely dates to the 1970's and as such would be one of the earlier works by this artist. Katon was born in Michigan and received a B.A. from Ursuline College in Ohio...
SOUTH INDIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF A DEITY standing in slight tribhangha and dressed in an ankle-length dhoti, adorned with various jewelry, the sacred thread and a garland hanging to her ankles, the face with long nose and large eyes flanked by elaborate earrings measuring 12 inch height with a 4” wide base circa 1885
A Very Fine Woodblock Print Korean Bride by Paul Jacoulet (1902-1960):
Japan, Dai Oban tate-e, 15 3/8” x 11 3/4” print only, (approximately 18” x 13 7/8 marigins),
Title; La Mariee “Bride, Seoul, Coree”
Signed Paul Jacoulet in pencil with owl seal in red on lower left
Limited edition # 54/350 in red on verso.
Engraved by Maeda Kentaro, printed by Fujii Shunosuke
It is in very good condition with good impression and color with full margins without any
stain or mat burned marks,...
Oil on canvas, 9" x 13" unframed, 19 1/4" x 15 1/2" framed
Born in Lyon on May 24th, 1869 Albert Andre was to become one of the most renowned of the post impressionist artist. He was a painter, sculptor, writer and museum curator. He began his training in Lyon as a silk pattern designer. He then moved to the medium of painting...
Jean Emile Laboureur
1887-1943
French
This is an original engraving by French artist Jean Emile Laboureur. This engraving was created and printed in 1920. One of 6 pencil signed impressions prior to publication in L'Architectures in an edition of 500 unsigned impressions. The image measures 11 5/8X8 1/8 inches. Hand signed in pencil lower left. Very nicely framed with a linen matting. This is one of his largest images done in his distinctly cubist style.
This is a watercolor by a trained hand, 7 1/2" by 14 3/4", laid on a white board, (minimally framed, no glass), the subject a coastal landscape of rocks and headlands, signed at lower right with what appears to be the signature of noted Alaska and California artist THEODORE J. RICHARDSON (1855-1914). There are also some pieces of old paper affixed to the back of the board, with the notations "I saw this watercolor in previous undamaged condition with signature Thoe...
Many artists in the 19 century travel to exotic Italy in the 1880s and 1870s as the John Singer Sargent. Cormens was one of those Artist. This work is of a Neapolitan beauty wearing gold jewelry possibly by the Italian craftsman Fortunato Pio Castellani. Hugh Cormens was an English artist with ties to the United States and exhibited in Europe
This is a most interesting assemblage, of ceramic, paint, photographs and other materials, 16" by 24", unframed, signed at lower right and in two places on the stretcher and dated 2005 by the noted Belgium-born, California contemporary artist SIMONE GAD (1947-2021). Gad attended Los Angeles colleges in the mid 1960's and by the early 1970's was already becoming an active exhibitor in galleries and other art venues...
Original etching with aquatint by Luigi Kasimir (Austria-Hungary, 1881-1962) depicting the harbor in Bremen, Germany, circa 1930-1940. Signed by the artist (not an estate signature). A rare original etching by an important artist. One of a number of works by this artist currently available.
This is a PARIS STREET SCENE OIL ON BOARD from a Virginia USA Estate, suburb of Washington, DC. Signed FORET? 17.5 X 24.5 Unframed. Paris Genre Painting ca. first 1/4 20th Century