Saint Receiving the Holy Spirit signed (L.R). Sebastian Ricci. Italian 18th Century painter Sebastiano Ricci. Oil on Canvas. 18 x 13". Frame Size 23 x 18" Sebastiano Ricci (1659 - 1734) was an Italian painter of the Late Baroque school in Venice.

Unframed oil on canvas, 54" by 35", unsigned, the work an antique (likely 18th century, possibly earlier?) copy of the great TITIAN (TIZIANO VECELLI, c.1488-1576) altarpiece "Assassination of Saint Peter Martyr", 1528-1529, of the church of SS Giovanni e Paolo, Venice, destroyed in the 19th Century. A 1691 copy by Johann Carl Loth now hangs in its place. This truly antique survivor shows its advanced age...

A typical example of the work of Dutch 18th century printmaker JACOBUS HOUBRAKEN (1698-1780), titled "Abraham van der Hulst/Vice-Admiraal van Holland en West-Vriesland". The small engraving measures 6 1/2" by 4 3/8" inside the mat opening and 9 1/2" by 7 1/2" framed. Houbraken was born in Dordrecht. He learned the art of engraving from his artist father Arnold Houbraken...

Capt Cook "Landing Of Capt Cook at Tanna New Hebrides" 1790, the Third Voyage of Captain Cook. Medium: Engraving Year: published in 1790 Size: Plate mark: 8.5 x 14.25 inches. Sheet: 9.5 x 15.25 inches Description: Landscape engraved by S. Middiman, figures engraved by J. Hall. Drawing by John Webber

18th c Mrs Ogee Engraving "Pub Aug. 1 1775 by MDarly, Strand"a woman with a bonnet wig and ogee-shaped profile, in an oval. 1 August 1775. Rare print nice condition matted 14" by 18" A copy of this print is in the British Museum

Jacob Gole 1660-1737 Dutch This is an original mezzotint engraving by Dutch artist Jacob Gole (1660-1737) This image, The Drawing Lesson was created after the painting by Godfrey Schalcken. This image identified in the lower border has an image size of 9 3/4X7 7/8 inches. Printed on an early laid type paper, some foxing but overall very fine condition. It has a collectors seal in the lower border, "H de t stat".

"Veduta della Piazza della SS. Nunziata, Statua Equestre di Ferdinando Primo, Fonti, e Loggie Laterali" Lively view of Nunziata square with the statue of Ferdinand I in Florence after Giuseppe Zocchi (1711or 1717 - 1767) and engraved by B.Sgrilli. From "Scelta di XXIV Vedute delle principali contrade, piazze, chiese, e palazzi della Città di Firenze". The 24 plates in this work show views in Florence. The scenes are enlivened by human activity...

A double sided Seventeen Century Bavarian Hymn, Hand Written Illuminated 20x16”

French artist Honoré Daumier “Salees des Elections” lithograph 10x12” Honoré-Victorin Daumier (French: [ɔnɔʁe domje]; February 26, 1808 – February 10, 1879) was a French painter, sculptor, and printmaker, whose many works offer commentary on the social and political life in France, from the Revolution of 1830 to the fall of the second Napoleonic Empire in 1870...

A circa 18th century engraving of stone arch bridge over a river, more than likely in Italy, 10 3/8" by 15 7/8" inside the ornately drawn mat and 16 1/2" by 22 1/2" in a contemporary distressed style complementary silvery-colored frame. The work is not visibly signed. A google reverse image search did not turn up a matching image...

A scarce botanical mezzotint engraving of the plant species "Caryophyllus gramineus humilis" (carnation), plate No. 330, from Phytanthoza Iconographia, 1737-1745, considered the first important botanical work to use color engraving prints. The work is known for the accuracy and beauty of the prints, which can now bring impressive sums at Sotheby's and Christie's auctions in London...

Very large 18th century stipple engraving of a fashionable crowd under the trees in the park with Buckingham house (later altered to become Buckingham Palace) in the background. Titled, “The Promenade in St. James Park,” it was engraved by F. D. Soiron, designed by Edward Dayes in 1790 and published by T. Gaugain in London in 1793. This image is the original print with hand coloring. Sight size 18 by 26 inches, frame 27 ¼ by 35 ¼ inches.

Condition: some discoloration and minor foxing...

Very Rare German Baroque 16th-17th c Baroque Pearl Diamond Ruby and Enameled Metal Figure. The figure made of what appears to be mixed metal and gilding his belt set with uncut diamonds with heavy inclusions as well as ruby buttons the body mother of pearl and baroque pearl. the figure is gilt and clear colored and opaque enamel with losses. The figure is mounted on a drum base the under side shows a copper screw that seems to be a much later replacement ...

A PAIR of Dutch drawings on toned paper, laid on a board, each 13" by 19" plus old French matting a few inches wide, unframed, each signed at lower right "L. Verschuier 1653" in an old hand. Puzzled by the pair, I sent images to the Sotheby's New York auction house Old Master specialists. They said that the drawings were likely 18th century works for some reason bearing the signature of Lieve Pietersz Verschuier (c. 1630-1656), a 17th century important Dutch artist...

A beautifu Eighteenth Century, hand colored Etching exotic monkey 10 x 8“ Frame size 16 x 14 l

Valentine Green, British, 1739-1813, mezzotint after Reynolds, "Self Portrait of Sir Joshua Reynolds", 1780, plate size: 19 x 15 inches, signed in the plate. Water stains along the bottom edge of the sheet, outside of the plate mark.

An English antique line engraving by Taylor, published by Alexander Hogg in "The Antiquities of England and Wales", 1795, the subject given as "View of Lambeth Palace in Surrey". The print measures 7 1/4" by 9 1/4" (and 13 1/2" by 15 1/2" framed). The print looks decidedly antique, the paper with old crinkles, and it is simply laid against a pinkish board. It appears to have been possibly trimmed at bottom. The decorative print is hand colored...

A fine c1751 miniature watercolor on natural wafer, signed and dated by J. Lacon. The sitter is wearing a décolleté white dress and a lace underslip. The trimming of the blue ribbons provides a pop of color and wonderful contrast to the rest of the painting. Presented in a gilt metal reeded frame with remnants of collection labels on the reverse. 1 7/8" by 1 1/2".

Lacon (fl. c1740 - 1760) worked in Bath, England, painting miniatures and water color portraits. He also owned a popular pup...

A hand water colored image of a man walking down a hillside in low vegetation with a shotgun in his hands, preparing to shoot, following two dogs walking towards right; another man standing at a wooden fence in middle ground, holding a shotgun; trees, fields and houses in background. 1798 Etching, Dimensions page trimmed Height: Height: 7.75" Width: Width:9.75" water damage on upper edge but far from plate lines.

An uncommon miniature portrait, done in oil on copper, of a member of a Scandinavian royal family. The gentleman, wearing a red coat and blue tunic, is shown 3/4 length in a field.

The condition is good, with some scattered small losses, and looks better in person than the photo shows. Presented in its beautiful original bronze frame. Sight size is 3 1/4" by 2 1/2" and the frame size is 5" by 4 1/4".

John Wilkes, Esq,. by William Hogarth, drawn from life and etched in Aquafortis, 1969 Parliament. William Hogarth, (born November 10, 1697, London, England—died October 26, 1764, London), the first great English-born artist to attract admiration abroad, best known for his moral and satirical engravings and paintings—e.g., A Rake’s Progress (eight scenes,1733). His attempts to build a reputation as a history painter and portraitist, however, met with financial disappointment, and his ae...

From our European Collection, a fine 18th century oil on canvas "Painting of a Gentleman," bust length in a brown coat, appears to be in the original period frame. Attributed to Thomas Hudson or Circle of Thomas Hudson (1701-1779).

Size and Condition: Framed dimensions approximately 40 inches tall by 35 inches wide, unframed image size is 30.5 x 25.5 inches. There is obvious and fairly extensive flaking to the gilded wood and gesso frame, notably along the bottom and right edge as seen...

A SPANISH SEVENTEENTH CENTURY POLYCHROMED SCULPTURE OF SAINT JOSEPH, CARVED WOOD MEASURING…..49” in height and 16” in width CATALONIA

This is a fragment of a larger 18th century European religious painting. The painting is very well painted in oil on wood with a gesso layer and depicts Christ carrying the cross with a thorn crowned head. Dimensions: 36 cm x 14, 5 cm (14 1/8 in x 5 5/8 in). The wood and the painting has been professionally conserved to protect from further deterioration.

A magnificent European,(Spain or Portugal) carved wood and polychrome sculpture of Saint Ursula with applied gold leaf., sitting in the original 18th century altar done with a oval top with carved flowers and at the top a putti.measuring 58” height, 34” width. The sculpture of the Saint, removable and measures 26” height

A Beautiful oil on tin, measuring 14 x 10“ of the Madonna and Child,Mexico. Eighteenth Century.

A miniature portrait, painted in watercolor on organic wafer, depicting a gentleman with powdered hair, a deep blue jacket, and a white shirt and tie.

The miniature is housed in a period, heavy gilt bronze frame which in and of itself has a good amount of intrinsic value.. Neither the painting nor the frame have any condition issues. Sight size is 2 1/8" by 1 5/8", with a frame size of 5 5/8" by 3 1/4".

German Carved Sculpture of the Holy Mother 18th Century , with praying hands approximately 18 inches tall

From our European Collection, a very large late 17th century / early 18th century oil on canvas painting believed to be titled "A Warning to the Wicked Ezekiel." This piece is obviously in relic condition with several notable tears, punctures, and heavy soiling both front and back. Please note that this piece is still currently under study and not fully researched, so we must refrain from posting pricing information at this time. As this piece is potentially significant, we have already put ou...

Rare Burmese 18th Century Shan State hand carved white Marble Disciple in adoration. Solid and heavy piece. Polychrome with some discoloration due to age, condition: good. Size: H. 20" x W. 11.5" x D. 7.5"

Considering all the feathers and foliage, I wouldn't be surprised if there were a bird actually living in the mass of ostrich feathers, flowers, and upswept hair of the blue-eyed sitter. This late 18th century miniature is in excellent condition and is presented in a 1 5/8" by 1 3/8" gold bracelet clasp.

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE: Francisca Efigenia Meléndez y Durazzo, sometimes given as Francisca Meléndez de Múquiz (1770–1825) was a Spanish miniaturist and pastellist. She was the daughter of J...

Oil painting Madonna of the Finch after Raphael. An 18th century old master copy of the great masterpiece by Raphael. Presented in a fine hand carved 24K gold leafed antique frame. Image 25.5"L x 18.5"W. Overall framed size 34 x 28".

Madonna Dolorosa Sicilian Mahogany Sculpture Eighteenth Century …The Mother Of Sorrows

Christ Carrying His Cross from a Private Family Chapel in Mexico City, 18th century, oil on panel 21 x 15“

(Consignment). An important American oil painting of the Hand Sisters of Virginia by American artist Blanchard. The children dressed in late 18th century clothing measuring 38x48”,oil

A very finely carved German eighteenth century wooden sculpture of Saint Nicholas, originally done for a private chapel in Southern Germany about 1720. The figure with a bishops cap and fine robes and finery in polychrome. Measuring….