Always fascinated by the long afternoon shadows cast on snow… probably as a result of having so little snow here in Charleston! This perfect example of a brilliant winter day created mid- century by rhe Russian Federation artist Gusev Yuri (1928-2016) becomes even more important housed in its turn-of-the -century frame 25 x 27. $675
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Are you looking for that misty, impressionistic French landscape for just the right spot in your next installation? Consider this unsigned 1920s harbinger of spring straight from a Paris apartment titled “Debut du Printemps.” Despite the absence of leaves against the early cloudy day, the spring greens of grass on both banks of the lake guarantee the imminent arrival of […]
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Mid -century realism enhanced by exceptional turn of the century French frames. Little jewels created by the Plein air Ukrainian artist V. I. Lugovoi (1918- )who was known for his exquisite small compositions depicting villages and forests near his home, the city of Dnepropetrovsk. Oil on cardboard, signed and dated 1959 in Cyrillic on verso. $460
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“On Point.” Oil on canvas laid down on masonite. Another turn of the century Virginia hunt scene , this one by George R. Foster circa 1910. I suspect that this spring forest interior painting was a training expedition because I’m quite certain the quail are not in season! 23 x 27 in period If not original gold painted tiered frame. […]
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“Vase Vert Avec Fleurs.” Tres elegant! What better way to describe this unsigned turn- of -the-century French still life? Quick conversion of an ordinary space into an extraordinary experience! Oil on canvas in period oil-gilt frame 23 x 27 circa 1900–1910. $585.
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“ Chippendale Footbridge, Surrey.” The war was drawing to a close. May would bring an end to years of conflict…the nation was fatigued . Despite frightful loss, some areas of rural England retained their tranquil beauty. This wonderful peice captures the Surrey countryside late that spring. Oil on canvas, it is signed with initials “AH” and dated “1945.” Additionally it […]
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“A Walk in the Park”. Tony Vevers (1926-2008) joins the post- modern movement with this Rubenesque female figure standing in a park-like garden setting painted in 1966. London born artist and art historian, Vevers immigrated from England during World War II to Yale University where he obtained his BFA in 1950, moving on to the Accademia du Belle Arti and […]
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This sparkling hyper- realist piece circa 1985 is oil on a prepared Masonite 12 x 14 panel signed lower right “Hamblen.” Richard F Hamlin “1932–2017) was born in Rhode Island and painted much of his career in New Jersey. Calling his style “Illuminist “, he was largely self-taught and took his earliest inspiration from the canvases of Hudson River School […]
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“El Flores”. Impossibly thick impasto defines this 1943 oil on canvas by the Cuban artist Portocarreo (Rene, 1912-1985.). So thick it might almost pass for a sculpture!This Havana artist noted for his colorful, abstract paintings and murals, was widely traveled and admired. His works are found in the permanent collections of innumerable museums as well as private placements throughout the […]
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The Canadian naturalist William Baker captures this Bull Moose early summer “just lookin’ for a home.” Housed in a period tiered-wood frame 21x 25 circa 1960. $650.
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