Outstanding Renoir "La Pensee" Original Etching. Conceived by Renoir in oil and etched with dry point by Emile Lequeux (French, b. 1871) after the painting by Pierre-Auguste  More »

Outstanding Renoir "La Pensee" Original Etching. Conceived by Renoir in oil and etched with dry point by Emile Lequeux (French, b. 1871) after the painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Printed by Wittmann on china paper, laid on to a backing sheet and tipped in to the Gazette des Beaux-Arts. With Renoir's signature in the plate, and full credits printed below. Estimates of the number of proofs of original prints in the Gazette des Beaux-Arts range from 600 to 1500 copies. Ref: Sanchez & Seydoux 1904-14. Please note has very little surface toning, of very little importance. The work measures 6.5 by 8 inches (plate mark) and very fine work. PS. This is offered on the Internet by a print dealer for £950.00 (US $1, 512.78) Pierre-Auguste Renoir (February 25, 1841—December 3, 1919) was a French artist who was a leading painter in the development of the Impressionist style. As a celebrator of beauty, and especially feminine sensuality, it has been said that “Renoir is the final representative of a tradition which runs directly from Rubens to Watteau”.   « Less

Cornelius Bloemart -Peasants Drinking, from the series Sixteen Peasant Subjects This is a very rare engraving as no one is selling this artist on Ebay at all. Cornelius  More »

Cornelius Bloemart -Peasants Drinking, from the series Sixteen Peasant Subjects This is a very rare engraving as no one is selling this artist on Ebay at all. Cornelius Bloemart was from the Netherlands. This was made in the late 17th century. It was well kept and is a great impression. Sheet measures 8'' by 5 6/8''. The plated engraving is 3 7/8'' by 6''.   « Less

Untitled, c. 1860, Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot Sheet size is 11.5'' by 7 6/8''. This is in good condition. This is an after Corot. Signed by both artist inside the  More »

Untitled, c. 1860, Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot Sheet size is 11.5'' by 7 6/8''. This is in good condition. This is an after Corot. Signed by both artist inside the plated.   « Less