All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Pre 1837 VR item #602003 (stock #1)
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Oil on canvas, view size 26 1/2" x 20" (THIS PIECE WAS PART OF THE IBM CORPORATE ART COLLECTION) As one of the most famous and celebrated portrait artist in the history of this country it is nearly impossible to summarize this mans life in the space available. He was the second child of Charles Wilson Peal's 14 children. Of the legendary Peale family of artists Charles Wilson and his son Rembrandt were and continue to be the most famous and sought after...
All Items : Fine Art : Prints : Engravings : Pre 1837 VR item #1385915
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$150.00
"William Hogarth" Sancho at the Feast, Starved by his Physician 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. Heath edition 1822 An original copperplate engraving — over 195 years old...
All Items : Fine Art : Prints : Engravings : Pre 1837 VR item #1386208
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$175.00
"William Hogarth" The Politician 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. Heath edition 1822 An original copperplate engraving — over 195 years old. Sheet size: approx...
All Items : Fine Art : Prints : Engravings : Pre 1837 VR item #1376622 (stock #TBD00247)
A hand colored engraving titled Sepulchral Chambers near Bethany (also in French) after a drawing by Luigi Mayer (1755-1805) published in London in 1803 by R. Bower as part of the set of prints, “Views of Egypt, Palestine and Other Parts of the Ottoman Empire.” The paper with a watermark, “J Whatman/1801” on the right hand edge with the lower part of the date missing. A dramatic view of men in local dress in a tomb lit with torches...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1837 VR item #1378297 (stock #za569)
A nicely painted miniature portrait, on natural wafer, of a fashionably attired gentleman. The sitter is wearing a white shirt and stock, a black coat with velvet lapels, and a gray vest with black polka dots. Presented in a period, and possibly original, ebonized frame.

No cracks, chips, restoration or other condition issues. Sight size is 2 1/2" by 1 3/4", and the frame size is 4 3/8" by 3 3/8".

All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Pre 1837 VR item #1478319 (stock #3384)
Done in the MANNER OF GILBERT STUART (Anglo-American, 1755 - 1828) "PORTRAIT OF EDWARD KING» Oil on canvas 3/4 length portrait of a distinguished gentleman sporting a black jacket and powdered wig. Housed in a period carved gilt wood frame. Unsigned, titled in pencil inscription on verso stretcher bears several indiscernible collectors labels. SIZE: 30" x 25".
All Items : Fine Art : Prints : Lithographs : Pre 1837 VR item #1452262 (stock #1056)
Color Lithograph “The Radcliffe Observatory” 1834 date by J. McKenzie 5x7 inches, framed 10x11”
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1837 VR item #1471975 (stock #a1893)
A powerful watercolor on wafer miniature, where the artist decided to show the sitter staring head-on and almost directly at the viewer. The unusual crisscross tie is used to further enhance the strength and immediacy of the handsome subject.

The simple gilt metal case is 2 3/8" by 2", and is in excellent condition, with a missing cover glass to the aperture on the reverse, which is of no import.

All Items : Fine Art : Mixed Media : Pre 1837 VR item #1443685 (stock #1171)
L'Enfant Gallery
$8,000.00
Antonius BRACCIOLI Eighteenth Century Graphite Drawing Saint Jerome 21x13” Frames in a 30 x 20“ frame and find condition. Fully signed at bottom
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1837 VR item #1465395 (stock #a1866)
A nice c1814 example of a Frederick Buck miniature of a woman in a blue dress. The backing of the mini has "Caroline ??? 1814". Presented in what might be the original frame, which measures 4 3/4" by 4 1/8". The sight size is 2 3/4" by 2 1/8". Excellent condition.

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE: Frederick Buck, the younger brother of Adam Buck, was born in Cork in 1771, where he had a thriving practice as a miniaturist for an extended period...

All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Watercolor : Pre 1837 VR item #1423110 (stock #JB03570)
Fine watercolor and ink drawing of a dramatic landscape in Carinthia, which is the southernmost part of Austria, the drawing measuring 9 1/2" by 14". The old paper is laid down on 20th century paper, which is in turn glued down to cardboard, and a modern day frame is available at no extra cost...
All Items : Fine Art : Prints : Engravings : Pre 1837 VR item #1386206
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$50.00
"William Hogarth" Sigismonda 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. Heath edition 1822 An original copperplate engraving — over 195 years old. Sheet size: approx...
All Items : Fine Art : Prints : Engravings : Pre 1837 VR item #1386175
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$150.00
"William Hogarth" "Paul before Felix 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. Heath edition 1822 An original copperplate engraving — over 195 years old. Sheet size: approx...
All Items : Fine Art : Prints : Engravings : Pre 1837 VR item #1383029
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$595.00
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"
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1837 VR item #973979 (stock #na103)
A charming miniature portrait, on natural organic material, of a child, signed Mercier for Mlle Hyacinthe Mercier.

The painting is in excellent condition, and is housed in its original silver and embossed tortoise shell frame. The shell portion has two unimportant splits, visible at 6 and 9 o'clock in the photo...

All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1837 VR item #1229200 (stock #na112)
A well painted miniature portrait on natural organic material of a sea captain, identified on the reverse as "Phillip…MHK Captain". The miniature is in very good condition, with no cracks, chips, bowing, or restoration. The period lacquered frame is missing its cover glass, easy enough to replace. Sight size is 2 7/8" by 2 3/8", and the frame size is 5 1/8" by 4 3/8".
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1837 VR item #1152963 (stock #a1290)
A beautifully executed miniature folk art watercolor on thin card portrait by J. H. Gillespie, housed in a cast foliate metal locket with an aperture on the reverse.

The condition is excellent, with no issues whatsoever. The reverse of the case is lacking the surround and glazing to the aperture.

Note: Gillespie was active on the East Coast of North America, Baltimore, New York, and Philadelphia around the 1829-1838 time period...

All Items : Fine Art : Prints : Engravings : Pre 1837 VR item #1386171
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$250.00
"William Hogarth" "Distant View of Mr. Ranby's House at Chiswick," "Hymen and Cupid" and "A Country Inn Yard" 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. Heath edition 1822 An original copper...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : N. America : American : Pre 1837 VR item #961606 (stock #2018)
Portraits On Main
$3,000.00
This is a early 19th century portrait of a New York Lady wearing a fur. It appears she is wearing a fur wrap. The oil on canvas portrait measures 26" 21 1/2". The portrait was purchased from the family from Woodstock New York. The name of the lady in the portrait is Mrs. Duenner. We have all the provenance and will advise more later. At this time, I am attributing this portrait to have been done by Sheldon Peck. It is very rare to see fur in paintings. This portrait has three areas where it ...
All Items : Fine Art : Prints : Engravings : Pre 1837 VR item #1386114
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$175.00
"William Hogarth" The Pool of Bethesda Invented and Painted by William Hogarth Engraved by Ravenet and Picot 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. Heath edition 1822 An original copperplat...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1837 VR item #1463862 (stock #a1846)
A striking American rendering of a handsome gentleman, nattily attired in a black jacket and tie, and with a patterned vibrant blue vest. In a 2 3/4" by 2 1/4" gilt metal cast foliate frame with a glazed aperture on the reverse.
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : Pre 1837 VR item #1442833 (stock #377)
L'Enfant Gallery
$14,000.00
Portrait of Nancy Brown Downing by American nineteenth Century and Master Charles Osgood 1809-1890 Measuring 30 x 25“ in an original 19 century water Gilded frame that measures 40 x 35“ Charles Osgood (1809–1890) was an American artist from Salem, Massachusetts,[1][2] who also worked briefly in Boston and New York City.[3][4] Examples of his work are in the American Antiquarian Society,[5] Historic New England, Harvard University, Massachusetts Historical Society, and Peabody Essex Museu...
All Items : Fine Art : Prints : Engravings : Pre 1837 VR item #1386176
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$150.00
"William Hogarth" Paul before Felix, Plate 2 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. Heath edition 1822 An original copperplate engraving — over 195 years old. Sheet size: approx. 19.5 x 25 ...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Watercolor : Pre 1837 VR item #1421042 (stock #JB04496)
This is an interesting very old monochromatic watercolor, circa late 18th century or very early 19th, measuring 4 1/2" by 8 3/4" (11" by 14" framed). The drawing has the feel of an old master drawing. The scene includes tiny figures, buildings, a willowy tree at right, and what appears as an isolated hill or butte-like feature in the distance. The work itself is not signed, but at lower right, written very faintly in pencil in the mat, is "Waterloo" and another word that is difficult to decip...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1837 VR item #1467926 (stock #a1858)
An interesting painting of a rather ruddy-faced gent, in a dark jacket with a striped yellow waistcoat, holding a book at the bottom center. The reverse of the case has blue and yellow striped fabric and a lock of hair, all under beveled glass which has worn reverse painted gilding. The gilded metal case is 2" by 1 7/8".
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1837 VR item #1251212 (stock #a1367)
A striking and strongly limned Andrew Plimer miniature portrait of Edward Buller Hicks, of the Royal Navy. He was promoted to lieutenant in 1812, and this portrait was most likely done at that time. In a later ebonized wood frame which nicely complements the piece. Both the painting and the frame are in excellent condition with no issues. Sight size is 2 7/8" by 2", and the framed size is 6 3/4" by 5 3/4".

Provenance: Elle Shushan and then to a NY collector.

Notes: 1. Edward Buller Hicks wa...

All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1837 VR item #1440975 (stock #a1746)
A truly lovely and engaging portrait miniature, on natural wafer, of a beautiful young woman. The subject, attired in a green velvet dress with a black cape and a white fichu, is seated in front of an orange drapery with a view of a landscape. The framing of this gem is of fine construction, with an inner gold plated frame that is easily removable (and replaced) if a smaller overall size is desired. Both frames are in very fine order.

The condition of the painting is excellent, with bright col...

All Items : Fine Art : Prints : Engravings : Pre 1837 VR item #1386119
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$75.00
"William Hogarth" Martin Folkes, Esq. 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. Heath edition 1822 An original copperplate engraving — over 195 years old. Sheet size: approx. 19.5 x 25 inche...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : N. America : American : Pre 1837 VR item #1422082 (stock #JB05345)
Found in far northern Vermont in the course of an art buying trip some years ago, is this unframed 20" by 16" oil on canvas portrait of a man, apparently signed "Shoelman" at lower right and signed again and dated on the reverse (possibly, 1806, though, more likely, 1846, considering the style---the digit likely a "4"). I acquired the painting near Cambridge/Jeffersonville not far from the Canadian border. At the time the seller said there had been speculation by a previous owner that this wa...
All Items : Fine Art : Prints : Engravings : Pre 1837 VR item #1419676 (stock #JB02623)
PAIR of fine engraved prints, 9 1/4" by 13" inside the innermost mat, and 20 1/2" by 26" as framed in attractive quality burl wood, one titled "Windsor and Eaton", the other "Carfax and Abingdon", created by the well-known late 18th century topographical artist and diarist JOSEPH FARINGTON (1747-1821). These are quality prints ready for display in any traditional interior, with fine detail and subtle coloring complemented by the rich brown burl and fine matting. Farington painted in oil and wa...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : Europe : Dutch : Pre 1837 VR item #1422433 (stock #JB05640)
A finely painting oil on canvas landscape of a windmill in moonlit landscape, a structure at left with a glowing window, the clouds luminous with the eerie light, and possibly some grazing animals at right, the work apparently UNSIGNED. The detailed meticulous handling suggests an early 19th century date---or possibly even earlier; the work has an Old Master feeling. Measurements are 18" by 24" (21 1/2" by 28" in traditional style old walnut frame with gold fillet). I have searched carefully ...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1837 VR item #1307719 (stock #a1442)
A totally charming miniature painting of a child, done in watercolor on natural material, and housed in an elaborately molded 15K gold case and surround. The cute sitter is in a white gown and posed against a cloud-filled blue sky, with foliage and a tree to the right. The reverse of the case is glazed, with a lock of hair in the aperture, and a pin so that the miniature can be worn as a brooch.

The condition of this lovely example is excellent. Sight size is 2 1/4" by 2 1/8" and the case size...

All Items : Fine Art : Prints : Etchings : Pre 1837 VR item #1355968 (stock #TBD00227)
Delaplane Antiques
$1,400.00
A large aquatint with hand coloring titled, “LORD NELSON’S FUNERAL PROCESSION BY WATER, FROM GREENWICH HOSPITAL TO WHITE HALL, JAN.8TH, 1806.” The print was published March 1 1806 by Edward Orme. The following are printed on the print, “Turner pinxt.” Lower left, “Published and sold March 1 1806, by Edwd. Orme Engraver_Printseller to the King and Royal Family, 59 Bond Street London.” center and “J. Clark & H. Merke sculp.” lower right. Underneath the title, centered, “Taken f...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Watercolor : Pre 1837 VR item #1426225 (stock #10300)
Page from an album. Illustration in Chinese style (chinoiserie) of a bearded young Chinese man in a long blue garment and round hat in vogue in the Qing dynasty. In his left hands he holds an open fan with tortoise shell spokes, in his right a red cloth in the other.

The shades on his clothes and face done in tiny black dots, in imitation of shading in an etching. Black ink and watercolors on Western paper. French or English. Early 19th century.

The style of this watercolor reminds...

All Items : Fine Art : Prints : Engravings : Pre 1837 VR item #1386205
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$50.00
"William Hogarth" Four Heads from the Cartoons at Hampton Court. 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. Heath edition 1822 An original copperplate engraving — over 195 years old. Sheet size...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1837 VR item #1264033 (stock #a1204)
A finely painted miniature portrait, watercolor on natural wafer, of an attractive young woman. She is wearing a black dress, a white and pink fichu with a brooch, and a lace collar.Original case with a glazed aperture on the reverse. This fine example was part of the well-known sale of the Paul and Barbara Carpenter collection.

The sight size is 2 3/8" by 2".Aside from a small chip to the edge of the cover glass, the condition of the painting and case is excellent, with no issues. The white f...