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Ducks and Duckilings in the River" Oil on canvas, 27.75" x 20" unframed, 34.5" x 36.75" framed Breedveld was born in Holland on March 24, 1918. He studied at the Drawing Academy in Rotterdam. Concentrating primarily on oil painting he has become famous for the very scene depicted in this piece; ducks swimming in ponds and rivers. He executes this subject masterfully and these pieces have become highly collectable and valuable. This is a well listed artist with extensive, strong auction rec...

"Paris Street Scene" Oil on board, 9.5" x 13.5" framed Bart Schouten Leroy was born in 1941. His dad was a famous architect and his mom, who was born in Paris France, was a well-to-do still life painter and Max Carlier\rquote s neice. \par After graduating high school, he enlisted. After fulfilling his tour of duty, he took off on his Harley Davidson motorcycle and traveled to Southern France. He made his living for about one year working odd jobs. He decided to go back to Holland but on h...

"Monmartre" Oil on board, 12" x 16" unframed, circa 1950 Louise Peyrat is a French born artist who is the cousin of the famous artist Maurice Utrillo, who greatly influenced Louise in his art career as is evidenced by this gem available at our gallery. There has been a recent surge of interest in Peyrat. I have seen much of Louise Peyrat's work and and this piece is one of the finest examples of his talents and one of the finest examples of the influence Utrillo had on Peyrat. Mr. Peyrat i...

"Harbor Scene" Oil on canvas, view size 17 1/2" x 23", 23" x 28 1/2" framed Julius Delbos was born in London England in 1879. He was a lecturer, painter, watercolorist, engraver and teacher. He eventually moved to the United States becoming a member of the American Water Color Society, New York Water Club, American Artists Professional League, National Arts Club, Society of Graphic Arts and the Century Club. He eventually came to exhibit at the Corcoran Gallery, Washington D.C. (1930-37) a...

"New York, Fifth Avenue" Oil on canvas, 24"x 20" without frame, 34 1/4" x 30 1/4" framed Guy Dessapt was born in 1938 and raised in the countryside of France. At a young age he began to paint countryside village scenes and spent many of his early years painting in the streets of Montmartre. Here he learned from many of the great French painters of the time. He left home at an early age and attended the Arts Decoratifs School of Paris and fell in love with the city of Paris. From there Mr. De...

"OSTENDE" OIL ON BOARD 8 3/4" X 10 3/4" UNFRAMED François Gall was born on May 22, 1912 in Kosovar (Transylvania) to Hungarian parents. From 1929 to 1930, Gall studied in Rome, with the support of the Hungarian government, at l’Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts. After graduating, at the request of the Hungarian Government, he returned to his native country to study and teach at the Hungarian College. In December of 1936, François Gall travelled to Paris to study at the l’Ecole Na...

"Paris Street Scene" Oil on board 15.75" x 7.75" unframed, 20.5"x 12.75" framed This French artist studied at Rotterdams Academy of Art. He spent most of his career painting narrative street scenes of Paris for which he became renowned. His is a well listed artist and his work can be found in galleries throughout the world.

“Il Golfo Di Napoli” Gouache on board, 10.5" x 7" framed, circa 1860 Mr. Guisti was a very popular and prolific street artist of the 19th century. He worked and lived mostly in Naples, Italy however his art can be found in galleries all over the world. This gem was discovered while searching for antiques in New York City.

"Sun Set" Watercolor on paper, 18.5" x 12.5" This master artist was born in Belgium and lived in The Hague. He was the student of the famous romantic painter Anreas Schelfhout and is best known for his landscapes. His watercolors are rare and valuable. This piece is not only an exquisit example of Destree's talents as a watercolorist, it is an unusually large watercolor for Destree, adding to its value. The piece is approximately 150 years old and in excellent condition. Destree is listed...

"The British Countess" Oil on canvas, 25" x 30" unframed Jonathan Pratt was a Midlands artist working in Birmingham. He was an extremely diverse artist painting genre, figure and portraits, as well as street scenes, rural and coastal views in Britain, France and Algiers. He studied in Birmingham and exhibited a total of 279 works there between 1864-1915, the latter being posthumously exhibited. Jonathan Pratt exhibited at the Royal Academy, Royal Society of British Artists, Royal Institute...

"The British Count" Oil on canvas, 25" x 30" unframed Jonathan Pratt was a Midlands artist working in Birmingham. He was an extremely diverse artist painting genre, figure and portraits, as well as street scenes, rural and coastal views in Britain, France and Algiers. He studied in Birmingham and exhibited a total of 279 works there between 1864-1915, the latter being posthumously exhibited. Jonathan Pratt exhibited at the Royal Academy, Royal Society of British Artists, Royal Institute of...

"The Forest Path" Oil on canvas, 39.5" x 27.75" unframed Pryn was born on April 11th, 1891 in Frederiksberg, Denmark. He was self taught and eventually developed the skill to be considered one of the great landscape artists of his time. His art has become increasingly popular throughout the world and his reputation continues to grow. He is a well listed artist with extensive auction records. His pieces continue to appreciate in value in leaps and bounds and in June of 2006 the work of thi...

"Nyhavn" Oil on canvas, 40" x 31.5" framed Robert Panitzsch was born and lived in Denmark. His subjects were diversified and he was equally skilled painting still life, interiors, gardens, landscapes and seascapes. Most of his landscapes and sea scapes were inspired by the ports and canals of Copenhagen. This piece, painted near the end of his life, is a fine example of the techniques employed by Panitzsch that capture the bold colors and tranquil nature of the port city of Copenhagen. Pan...

"Arc de Triomphe" Oil on canvas, 16" x 12" unframed, 19" x 15" framed Andre Gisson was born with the name Anders Gittleson, in Brooklyn, New York but lived in Westport, Connecticut for most of his life. He traveled extensively and studied throughout Europe and the Far East. Mr. Gittleson was a leading American realist painter. He graduated from the Pratt Institute and was a Captain in the Army during WWII. Over 4 decades his one man shows extended from New York, Washington, Texas, and Cali...

"Paris" Oil on canvas, 16" x 12" unframed, 19" x 15" framed Andre Gisson was born with the name Anders Gittleson, in Brooklyn, New York but lived in Westport, Connecticut for most of his life. He traveled extensively and studied throughout Europe and the Far East. Mr. Gittleson was a leading American realist painter. He graduated from the Pratt Institute and was a Captain in the Army during WWII. Over 4 decades his one man shows extended from New York, Washington, Texas, and California to ...

Oil on canvas, 38.25" x 45" framed, circa 1950 Mr. Bordenave was born in Paris in 1900. He was educted at the Bernard Palissy School of Design, Painting and Decoration in Paris. After starting his own business in design and illustration he returned full time to painting. He was an influencial Paris artist and a member and participant in multiple Salon's including the Societe Nationale des Beaux Arts. In 1958 he won the Grand Prix du Counseil General de Seine-et-Marne. He exhibited in numero...

"Chores in the Farmhouse" Oil on board, 22.5" x 15.5" unframed, 31.25" x 25.25" framed Johannes Weiland, born in Vlaardingen, Holland was a versatile artist. He was equally skilled at painting scenes of boats, still lives, flowers, dolls and portraits. He is, however particularly known for genre scenes depicting the daily chores of everyday life of seemingly common people. His figures are often situated in dimly lit and humble, domestic interiors that offer a sense of peace and solitude, f...

"Quarry Near Barret, Vermont" Oil on Board, 20" x 32" unframed, circa 1935 John Heliker was an American born in Yonkers, New York in 1909. Originally a cubist painter, he evolved into a realist. He studied at the Arts Students League from 1927-1929. Between 1948 and 1958, he made numerous trips to Italy, which had a great influence on his work. In 1951, he received the Guggenheim fellowship. He taught at three universities in New York City, including Columbia University from 1950-1977, as ...