MARINE

Oil on canvas signed and dated lower right “Jos. Relinger, Dec. 1891.” This Philadelphia genre artist (1852-1918) leaves very little evidence of his ability, and none of his training or background. However, his treatment of the crashing waves in this painting suggests a familiarity with the Japanese master of the wave-painters Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849). The skill of linear perspective, using […]

Small (14″ x 18″) Italian vignette of a fishing group with Venice in the distance. Unsigned oil on artist board executed circa 1930 in original gilded frame, $475. Nice dreamy period piece from our London picker.

Wonderful depiction of a moored houseboat and several skiffs on a peaceful river. Painted in 1980 by the mid-century Russian Federation Impressionist Leonty Filipovich Chaloi (1929-?) and signed/dated in Cyrillic on verso. Graduate of the Russian Academy of Art and Sculpture, he was the assistant director of the Combine of Fine Arts, Leningrad. His works are held in many museums […]

For all our French-Impressionist-loving designers and clients… another mid century Russian federation piece, which always fit so nicely with French installations! And SO affordable! Oil on canvas laid down on foamcord. Signed and dated in Cyrillic on verso and presented in a 13″ x 19″ contemporary gold frame, $495.

OK…We surrender! By popular demand…another sailboat. Furled sails with no Moonlight this time. Rather, a midday glimpse of a calm lake somewhere in France, Midsummer. Unsigned French oil on canvas whose hand had obviously studied Monet’s ripples. Anyone recognize the bridge? 23 x 28 in original gold and silver painted frame, packing shipping and insurance included. $650,

Another “”Little cat feet” painting…Thank you Carl Sandburg(See Instagram post November 4, 2020). Who isn’t intrigued with mist and fog, early morning, on the coast? Mid century O/Masonite signed L/L “Hornaday”(Richard Hoyt, 1927-2013?)and housed in a contemporary convenienty square 25 x 25 frame, packing shipping and insurance included. Coastal memories, anyone? $450

Oil on canvas “Una Notte Buia e Tempestosa “. 72 years ago Giuseppe D’Andrea (1928- ) decided to paint a “Dark and Stormy Night “ on the Amalfi coast in the popular Barbizon style. We believe he succeeded! Listen closely. You can actually hear the roar of the wind and the crash of the waves on the rocky shore! Signed […]

“Sunday Morning, Rockport”. Oil on canvas, signed and dated L/R “Charles Stepule, ‘53”(1911-2006). Known for his coastal and harbor scenes, especially those of Gloucester and Rockport, Stepule was a long time resident of Hartford ,Connecticut. He studied at the Connecticut League of Art Students , the New York Art Student’s League ,and in various studios throughout England, France, Spain and […]

O/CanvasEarly signed Italian dock scene, probably Genoa. The brilliance of the setting sun reflected through sails on a quietly moored boat is both peacerful as well as exciting! What more could any sailor wish? 16 x 14 in orignal bronzed frame circa 1920, packing shipping and insurance included. $395