“Matilde, Chapeau de Paille.” Just unboxed this morning from Paris, it is oil on Masonite, unsigned, and dates about 1950-1960. In its original, or at least to the best of my knowledge original, frame 23 x 19. $495. Wistful, contemplative, decisive, manipulative… Lots of words come to mind viewing this portrait! Your thoughts?
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On the left..”La Rondine”(The Swallow) and on the right, “La Portata”(The Reach). The first, pen and ink on heavy manila cardboard, and the second, pencil on same; both protected by Archival UV film. Signed lower- right by the well recognized California/ New York artist Dane Chanase, they come from a recently purchased portfolio of his work done in and about […]
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“The Sandcastle.” Charming mid-century oil on hardboard by the Virginia/New York impressionist Anne S.V. Mann signed and dated right lower corner “1950.” Mann employed the painting technique that uses small dots of color to create an image. This technique, known as” pointillism”, is based on the idea that the human eye will blend the dots together to create a solid […]
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Oil on hardboard circa 1920, signed verso “Frank H. Marshall (1866-1945.)” active in California and New York, Marshall studied in Paris at the Académie Julian under Laurens, as well as in Madrid in London. He studied in New York City at the Chase School under Twachtman, Bridgman and Dumond. In 1915 he moved to Carmel, California and painted portraits, seascapes […]
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Absolutely charming late 19th century Scottish genre needlepoint depiction of young girl dressed in her finery, mounted on her pony and led by her groom. This piece is a wonderful example of skilled hand needlework difficult to find today. 15″ x 15″ in original figured maple frame circa 1880, $295.
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Faded elegance, but what a story! Headline romantic intrigue material! Painted about 1860, this official unsigned portrait of Countess Alexandra Malcolmson was painted while her husband the Count was posted to Warsaw, met and married. Not certain if this was painted while in Warsaw or upon return to England. Oil on canvas in early red velvet-lined frame 36″ x 30″, […]
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Oil on canvas, laid down on cardboard, signed and dated lower left “W.B. Robertson, 1924.” William Robertson was a London-based illustrator known for his genre pieces depicting working class families of the previous century. This painting, found in London, shows such workmen buying and selling metal goods, probably on Cheapside. 23″ x 19″ in original gold frame, $495.
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May I introduce John Edgerton,Second Earl of Bridgewater. Painted by William Claret about 1680, the original hangs as part of the National Trust in Tatton Park. This museum apprentice piece painted about 1820 and presented in its original water-gilt frame 35 x 30 was probably done for one of the great country houses of the time. Not much is known […]
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Let’s shift gears now… And centuries! Late 18th – early 19th century Renaissance portrait of French couturier, enamel on copper. Probably Limoges. Split corners with some crushing damage but an exquisite example of this genre as well as an exquisite stocking stuffer! 6 5/8 x 4 5/8, $325.
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