Gerald Leslie Brockhurst 1890-1978 English One of the finest portrait etchings ever created by British artist Gerald Brockhurst. "Henry Rushbury", created and printed in 1930. Rushbury, like Brockhurst studied at the Birmingham School of Art and the two later shared an apartment in London. Rushbury was an accomplished etcher as well... This etching is very richly printed, the subtle tonal range is incredible in person, our scan doesn't .do this image justice...

Ink drawing with some pencil outlining visible, subject an idyllic northern lake bordered by tall spruce or pines, a ti-pi with Indian at center left, a canoe plying the waters at center distance, signed at lower left "Leb-Wendell", 7" by 9 3/4", 12 1/2" by 15" as framed. At first I though this an etching but close up inspection reveals it to be actually an ink drawing with fine detail. One can see the pencil outlining and guide lines placed by the artist...

Richard Hayley Lever (28 September 1875 – 6 December 1958) was an Australian-American painter, etcher, lecturer and art teacher. His work was part of the art competitions at the 1928 Summer Olympics and the 1932 Summer Olympics. Lever was born in Bowden, South Australia on 28 September 1875, the son of Albion W. Lever.[2] He excelled in painting classes at Prince Alfred College under James Ashton and on leaving school continued to study under Ashton at his Norwood art school...

Oil on canvas, 13" by 16" (17" by 20" as framed), the subject a glass compote filled with purple plums, the base surrounded by clusters of white and red currants, signed at lower left with a signature that appears to be "Bielard", "Bichard", or "Beclard" or possibly "Bulard". I don't see a listing for any such name but the artist was talented. I'd guess the age as circa 1920 to 1930's or so, judging from the technique, materials etc...

Signed and numbered 25/35, this unframed limited edition lithograph by Spratling titled MAGUEY was produced in 1931 from his original drawing for his book LITTLE MEXICO. The lithograph measures 16" X 11.5". The landscape image is about 12" X 8". This is one of 7 lithographs we purchased from Weyhe Gallery in NY in 1995. The gallery had a long time relationship with Spratling dating back to his very early days in Taxco. The lithograph is in beautiful condition...

John Taylor Arms, American, 1887-1953, "Église Saint Gervais, Gisors," etching, 10 x 8 1/4 inches on 18 x 11 1/4 inch watermarked laid-type paper. Pencil signed and dated. Ed. 100 in pencil in the lower left. Cat: Fletcher 249. C. 1932 French Church series #35.

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

Oil on canvas still life of a small statuette of a horse and a copper vessel on a small table, 13" by 15" (14" by 16 1/2" as framed), signed at lower right "Virginia Weaver". I do not see a listing for the artist but evidently she was quite talented, as the perspective and flattening of the picture plane shows familiarity with modernist trends of the early 20th century...

A beautiful Bronze measuring 6 inches wide 7 inches tall 4 inches deep …….John Gutzon de la Mothe Borglum (March 25, 1867 – March 6, 1941) was an American sculptor best known for his work on Mount Rushmore...

William Charles McNulty 1884-1963 American This is an impressive etching and drypoint by American artist William C. McNulty. The title is: "Demolishing the Century Theater, 1931" A great industrial study done in New York City. This etching has an image size of 9X11 1/4 inches. Pencil signed and titled. Done in an edition of 75 proofs.

Stanley Anderson 1884-1966 British This is a fine line engraving by British artist Stanley Anderson. The title is: The Reading Room. This image was created and printed in 1931 and appeared in the 1931 edition of Fine Prints of the Year. This pencil signed impression has an image size of 6 1/2X8 1/2 inches. Printed on a medium weight laid type paper.

An impressionist still life of vase and flowers on a table top in an interior, 23 1/2" by 17 1/2" (29" by 22 3/4" framed), signed at lower right by artist HAIG ALTOUN and dated there 1940. The work is beautifully executed by a trained hand but strangely I do not see a listing for an artist by this name, which is of Armenian extraction. Condition is excellent.

Stephen Parrish, American, 1846-1938, etching, "Greenwich Hospital", image size 11 3/4 x 15 7/8 inches, pencil signed

This is an original etching by Reginald Marsh (American 1898-1954)of Minsky's Chorus, the famous Burlesque venue in New York City. The original painting of this scene is in the permanent collection of the Whitney Museum. The original shows a reverse scene. The sheet size is 10 1/2" x 14 1/4", with the impressed image size of 8 7/8" x 11 3/4". The paper is heavy, textured, with a slight cream hue. As is visible in the photos, there are losses to the margins on the right and at the bottom...

Persian Falcon Illuminated script watercolor 10x9”, frame size 21x19”

Carl Pickhardt, American, 1908- , Lithograph, "Center Ring", 1936, image size: 11 1/2X8 1/8", pencil signed

Antique Japanese woodblock print by the artist Hasui Kawase (1883-1957) entitled Chuzenji Lake, Utagahama. Depicting figures, most likely pilgrims, walking near a red torii gate at water's edge. The sun shines on boaters on the lake and tall trees give shade on the shore.
The artist, Hasui Kawase is considered one of the major landscape artists of Japan. He was born the son of a silk merchant and studied both Japanese and Western style painting...

Albert Decaris 1901-1989 French This is an original engraving by French artist Albert Decaris. The title is "The Andalusian," created and printed in 1931, This pencil signed impression measures 17 1/2X19 1/2 inches. Numbered as 18/100. Nicely Framed with archival boards.