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$2,750 USDDutch Oil Painting of Flower Sellers On Quay by H. M. Gabriel
Fine Art:Paintings
A lovely late 19th century Impressionist oil painting on canvas by artist, H. M. Gabriel, depicting a flower seller on a quay with boats and people in the background and bouquets of colorful flowers in the foreground. The reverse states that the painting was executed by Paul Joseph Constantin Gabriel, a Dutch painter, who used H. M. Gabriel as a pseudonym; however we cannot substantiate this. The painting is in excellent condition and set into a lovely gilt-carved frame. Size of Frame: 35” ...
$7,750 USDCari E. Watson O/C of Highland Cattle, 1924
Fine Art:Paintings
An exceptional early 20th century oil painting on canvas of Scottish Highland Cattle reposing by a mountain lake on a grassy knoll. The use of strong earthy colors blending with a cloudy sky in the background showcases the skill of this talented artist in capturing the ultimate charm of this ancient and picturesque breed of cattle. The painting was executed by Cari E. Watson, a 19th/20th century Scottish artist known for his depictions of Highland Cattle in pastoral settings. Mr. Watson came ...
$2,500 USDOriginal Oil on Panel, Niek Van Der Plas (1954), Seaside
Fine Art:Paintings
An oil on panel by Dutch artist, Niek Van Der Plas (1954) depicting bathers on a beach. Van Der Plas has become an artist of international renown and uses a wide variety of subjects as his palette. His paintings are still influenced by his love of water and the richness of the Dutch landscapes which one sees over and over in his work. His use of warm soft colors makes his paintings easy on the eye and delightful to behold. The painting is set into a Rococo carved frame with a faux gilded finish ...
$1,950 USD19th C. Pastoral Landscape Oil On Canvas Under Glass
Fine Art:Paintings
A very charming thatched roof villa on a marshy lake is depicted in this lovely 19th C. pastoral landscape oil on canvas. The painting is signed illegibly in the lower right hand corner, looks like Van Frantz, and is set into a lovely carved old frame. The painting and frame are in very good condition, the aged canvas protected by glass; size of image 29" H x 19" W, size of frame 34 3/4" H x 24 3/4" W.
$650 USDMid 19th C. French Miniature Portrait on Ivory of Louise Marie Adelaide de Bourbon
Fine Art:Paintings:Miniatures
An enchanting mid 19th century French miniature watercolor portrait on ivory depicting Louise Marie Adelaide de Bourbon (1753 – 1821.) She is shown in a contemplative pose, her graying hair hanging in loose ringlets down her gown, a giant Mop cap on her head. The portrait is signed by the artist "Cros". Louise Marie de Bourbon was once one of the wealthiest women in France and the mother of France’s last King, Louis Phillippe. She was often painted in a solemn mood perhaps well-deserved because ...
$1,900 USD1800 Ca. Ivory Portrait Miniature of Emperor Napoleon
Fine Art:Paintings:Miniatures
An exquisite, early 19th century, mixed media, miniature portrait on ivory of a newly crowned Emperor Napoleon. This miniature portrait is typical of the work done by such esteemed French artists as Isabey and Augustin. It is not signed, but it is very clear that this painting was done in remembrance of the coronation. The image features a softly detailed portrait of the fledgling emperor with a laurel wreath on his head, a ruff, and a draped cravat around his neck. An ermine collar showcases a ...
$750 USDEarly 19th C. English Miniature Watercolor Portrait On Ivory of Gentleman
Fine Art:Paintings:Miniatures
An early 19th century English miniature watercolor portrait on ivory of an elegant young gentleman, his handsome face framed with dark curly hair and prominent eyebrows. He is dressed in the suit of a gentleman of high standing, probably from a very aristocratic family. The artist was very skilled and fine detail is evident in the execution of the painting. The oval miniature is set into an original period ebony frame with brass fillet and suspension ring. It is in excellent condition. Size of ...
$2,500 USDEarly 19th C. French Miniature Painting On Ivory, Pastoral After Boucher
Fine Art:Paintings:Miniatures
An outstanding early 19th century miniature watercolor painting on ivory titled "Le Denicheur" (a sharp, or cunning fellow). The painting is beautifully detailed and signed by the artist (albeit illegibly) at the 6:00 position on the bottom. This painting, depicting a bucolic pastoral scene, is in imitation of paintings originally done by François Boucher (1703 – 1770), who was known for his idyllic and voluptuous paintings with classical themes. Monsieur Boucher was the most celebrated French ...
$1,350 USDEnglish 19th C. Miniature Portrait on Ivory of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington
Fine Art:Paintings:Miniatures
An early 19th century English watercolor miniature portrait on ivory of Arthur Wellesley, The 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852). Arthur Wellesley was a British career officer and statesman and one of the leading military and political figures of the 19th century. References to the “Duke of Wellington,” almost always refer to him and not future dukes. He was most famous for defeating Napoleon at Waterloo and became Prime Minister of Great Britain in 1828. This portrait portrays the Duke at his ...
$2,200 USDEarly 19th C. Miniature Watercolor Portrait on Ivory of Gentleman in Smoking Jacket With Pipe
Fine Art:Paintings:Miniatures
An extraordinary early 19th century Continental miniature watercolor portrait on ivory of an aristocratic gentleman posed slightly facing right, in his fur-lined smoking jacket, with a pipe held in his exposed hand. This finely executed miniature shows exquisite detail to the brushstrokes, including a 5 o’clock shadow with cleft chin and upper lip evident on his handsome face. The dark background is gently illuminated lending warmth and depth to the face of the sitter. Although the painting is ...
$950 USDEarly 19th C. French Miniature Portrait on Ivory of Louise Marie Adelaide de Bourbon
Fine Art:Paintings:Miniatures
An early 19th century French miniature watercolor portrait on ivory, nicely executed, detailed and signed by the artist P. Renaud. The subject of the portrait is Louise Marie Adelaide de Bourbon, Duchess of Orleans, 1753-1821, a woman much celebrated for her serene beauty and the mother of France’s last King, Louis-Phillippe. Prior to the French revolution, she was also the wealthiest heiress in France. Her likeness was captured by many artists, but perhaps the most famous and important ...
$1,350 USDEarly 19th C. French Miniature Portrait on Ivory of Young Woman in Lace Veil
Fine Art:Paintings:Miniatures
A superb early 19th century French miniature watercolor portrait of large size, painted on Ivory, depicting a beautiful young woman wearing a blue scooped-neck dress. Covering her blond curls is a draped lace scarf. She is set against a neutrally shaded background, giving a soft aura to her beautiful face, which faces slightly left. The painting is not signed but the artist was unquestionably talented and fond of his subject. The painting is set into a gorgeous highly chased gilt bronze ...
$675 USDEarly 19th C. French Miniature Portrait on Ivory of Marquise de Montesson
Fine Art:Paintings:Miniatures
A stunning early 19th century French miniature watercolor portrait on Ivory of Charlotte-Jeanne Beraud de la Haye de Riou, Marquise de Montesson. The Marquise became the second legitimate wife of Louis Philippe 1, Duke of Orleans. She was celebrated for her both her beauty and intelligence and performed small plays to the amusement of her husband. She was imprisoned during the Rein of Terror but escaped execution and became a close friend and confidante to Josephine de Beauharnais during the ...
$795 USDEarly 19th C. French Miniature Portrait on Ivory of Young Woman in Crenelated Bonnet
Fine Art:Paintings:Miniatures
Lovely early 19th century French miniature portrait on ivory of a young woman in her morning overcoat and large crenelated hat festooned with bows and flowers. The portrait faces slightly to the left and is set into a gilt bronze oval frame with suspension ring. The miniature is not signed but is superbly executed with fine detail to the face and garments. It is in excellent condition and backed with vellum as shown. This painting came from a fine estate; the owner's miniature portrait ...
$495 USDEnglish Miniature Watercolor Portrait On Card of Mrs. Ball, D. 1829
Fine Art:Paintings:Miniatures
An endearing English miniature watercolor portrait painted on card of Mrs. Ball, of Sherborn, who died in 1829. The portrait shows a middle-aged lady with her mop cap and ruff worn over a blue high-waisted day gown. She holds an open book in her hands, a symbol of an educated woman of high standing. Her bonnie blue eyes and corkscrew curls reflect her youthful spirit, and there is the hint of a smile slightly discernible behind her serious countenance. The portrait is very well painted with fine ...
$975 USDEarly 19th C. Miniature Portrait on Ivory of Woman Holding Rose
Fine Art:Paintings:Miniatures
Although we don’t know who this lovely young woman is, it is obvious that she is in mourning for a loved one. This early 19th century miniature portrait on ivory depicts a young woman dressed in Victorian mourning garb holding a red rose to her breast. She sits in front of a draped curtain with a landscape in the background. Her black garments and symbolic red rose denotes that she is probably in mourning for a loved one or perhaps this portrait was painted posthumously as a memorandum. The ...
$1,100 USDPair of Early Miniature 19th C. Charcoal And Pencil Drawings of Couple
Fine Art:Paintings:Miniatures
An outstanding pair of early 19th century miniature charcoal and pencil drawings on paper. The drawings depict a beautiful young couple, possibly brother and sister because of their facial similarities. They are so incredibly detailed, that it is hard to believe they are not photographs. Both the young man and woman are unusually attractive, and the artist has captured every minute detail of their features, their heads turned slightly to the right, their busts facing forward. The drawings are ...
$875 USDMid 19th C. French Miniature Portrait on Ivory of Marie Antoinette
Fine Art:Paintings:Miniatures
Mid 19th century French miniature watercolor portrait on ivory depicting Marie Antoinette in one of her famous Mob caps with feathers. Marie Antoinette was fond of dressing up and frolicking as a peasant, she was often painted wearing these informal hats, however in this portrait, her lovely dress is adorned with ribbons and ruffles which is in direct contrast to her head wear. The painting is signed by the artist, Lafoy, executed in very nice detail with a shaded backdrop, seen in the ...
$495 USDEarly 19th C. Miniature Ivory Portrait of Distinguished Lady, English School
Fine Art:Paintings:Miniatures
Early 19th century miniature watercolor portrait on Ivory, English school, of a very distinguished middle aged lady, superbly dressed in a frilly laced bonnet tied with a ribbon over a ruff collar on a black embroidered velvet gown. She is probably dressed in mourning and her perfectly coiffed hair depicts a lady of privilege and high standing. The portrait is set into an ebonized wooden frame which encloses the original brass foil frame. The painting has some paint loss to the shoulders of the ...
$475 USD1842 Watercolor Miniature Portrait on Card of Gentleman by J. Evers
Fine Art:Paintings:Miniatures
1842 American watercolor miniature portrait on card of Mr. Meigs (first name probably George) painted by J. Evers, (John Evers, 1794-1884) The card is signed in pencil, on the back, by the artist. The subject is possibly George Anson Meigs, founder of Port Madison and builder of the first Pacific ocean gong ship the "Wildwood." The miniature is finely done and enclosed in an oval brass frame inset with glass and mounted with a suspension ring. There is a small rubbed spot on the left-hand ...
$1,950 USDJohn Paul Manship Semi-Abstract Oil on Canvas, 1958
Fine Art:Paintings
Semi-Abstract oil on canvas by American artist John Paul Manship (1927—2000) depicting the piazza steps of Santa Maria Della Salute in Venice, painted in 1958. John Paul Manship was born in NYC in January of 1927. His father was the internationally-recognized sculptor Paul Manship. Mr. Manship graduated magna cum laude from Harvard in 1948 and shortly thereafter traveled to Europe in the hopes of becoming a famous artist like his father. From 1955-1965, he studied at the Brera School in Milan ...
$750 USDItalian Watercolor Miniature Portrait on Ivory by Caruson
Fine Art:Paintings:Miniatures
An exceptional Italian miniature watercolor portrait on ivory painted by Italian artist Caruson in 1884. The painting is so exquisite in its detail that you can discern the wrinkles at the corner of her eye, and its almost appears to be a photograph. She is dressed in a black gown with a white cap and shawl collar. Although she is aging, one can see the shadow of a once beautiful woman whose elegance has not faded with time. The painting is signed, dated, and is in excellent condition. It is ...
$1,200 USDVictorian Portrait Watercolor on Ivory by B. Woodmann
Fine Art:Paintings:Miniatures
A lovely hand painted watercolor portrait on ivory of a young Victorian maiden in a large feathered hat wearing a shawl collared dress and holding a bouquet of flowers. The portrait is set into an French ormolu ribbon-decorated frame. The portrait is in very good condition, signed by artist B. Woodmann at the 7:00 o’clock position. The glass bezel has a minor chip directly above the signature, and the ivory portrait does not fit the frame perfectly. Included in the backing is a curious old ...
$375 USD1834 Watercolor Miniature Portrait On Card of Attorney Wm. F. Small
Fine Art:Paintings:Miniatures
A finely executed miniature watercolor portrait on card, painted as a self-portrait in 1834, by Attorney William F. Small. The portrait is enclosed in a rectangular copper foil frame inset with glass. The miniature is in excellent condition and inscribed, by Mr. Small, on the reverse in pencil. This painting came from a fine Estate, whose miniature portrait collection was famous for its quality and size. Size: 2 ½” H x 2 1/8” W
$750 USDLimoges Enamel on Copper Plaque in Frame
Fine Art:Paintings
Beautiful Limoges Enamel on Copper Limoges plaque, titled "Le Vieux a la Pipe," set into a deep mahogany shadowbox frame. The plaque is signed by R. Leclair, and is in excellent condition; size of frame 12 H x 10 1/2" W, size of visible art 6" H x 4 1/2" W (15cm x 11cm).
$4,200 USDAldrich Otto Farsky Oil On Canvas of Sheep
Fine Art:Paintings
This beautifully detailed painting of sheep in a barn reminds one of a simpler time when people and animals lived in close harmony; sharing a symbiotic relationship with each depending on the other. The warmth of the stable with its soft straw and manger, and cozy, content sheep make this scene utterly charming. Obviously, such was the intent of the painter, Aldrich Otto Farsky, (1895-1968) a very well listed artist whose works have sold at major auction houses. Aldrich Otto Farsky was a ...
$1,750 USDPastoral Landscape Oil on Canvas
Fine Art:Paintings
Very soft mustard yellows, forrest greens, and sky blues dominate this idyllic pastoral landscape scene with a babbling forest brook framing alpine mountains in the background. The painting is in excellent condition under non glare glass for protection, set into a gilded frame. The painting is signed in the lower right hand corner, looks like Seidl or Beigl, probably of German origin; size of image 24" H x 35 3/4" W, size of frame 29 1/2" H x 41 3/4" W.
$7,250 USDO/C Venetian Harbor Landscape by Richard Dey de Ribcowsky
Fine Art:Paintings
An Impressionist oil on canvas, laid on board, by California artist Richard Dey de Ribcowsky (1880 – 1936.) The painting depicts the sun setting on sailboats moored in the Grand Canals of Venice during a 19th century Historical Regatta. The fiery colors suggest a warm day with a brilliant sun peeking through clouds. In the background one can distinguish the outline of Santa Maria della Salute and St. Mark’s Basilica. Richard Dey de Ribcowsky was born in Bulgaria in 1880, and at the young age of ...
$2,200 USDSlovak Folk Art Painting by Martin Paluska
Fine Art:Paintings
A Russian Folk art oil on canvas, dated 1968, from the Slovak village of Kovacica by local artist Martin Paluska (1913 – 1978.) Titled "Winter Happening", the painting depicts a winter hunting scene with the primitive huts of Kovacica in the background. The town of Kovacica was settled around 1802 by migrating Serbs seeking a better life. These hardy settlers survived years of hardship to form a small town built on agriculture and later on tourism due to its development as a center for native ...
$8,500 USDOriginal Illustration Art Oil Painting by Henry Hy Hintermeister
Fine Art:Paintings
“The Donkey Ride” is a charming depiction of the America we knew from a simpler time when life was more innocent. The artist, Henry (Hy) Hintermeister (1897-1972,) was one of the most important and best known American illustrators of the early 20th century. This piece, probably painted as an illustration for a calendar, with its adorable characters is a real testament to the genius of this versatile virtuoso. The painting is set into a molded frame, is in excellent condition, and signed in the ...
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