The frame and picture appear to be very old although I am unable to confirm the dates. The photograph is posted on a heavy paper stock and is brilliantly framed in an old  More »

The frame and picture appear to be very old although I am unable to confirm the dates. The photograph is posted on a heavy paper stock and is brilliantly framed in an old and weathered black frame. This piece is in great condition and would be a fantastic addition to anyone's collection.   « Less

19th century oil on canvas over artist board china trade portrait painting of a young lady. She is wearing a simple black dress with a white shawl embroidered with ferns. Her  More »

19th century oil on canvas over artist board china trade portrait painting of a young lady. She is wearing a simple black dress with a white shawl embroidered with ferns. Her elaborate hair-do is enhanced by a fern as well. She is not wearing any jewelry, which is indeed unusual for this period. She has a pleasant and charming face. The construction of the stretcher is particular to China-trade paintings. The frame is replaced. Overall measurements are 29.75" wide by 32" high Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6.35% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply. *** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site www.OneofaKindAntiques.com and click the Archives / Homepage logo ***If you wish to browse our entire available inventory please go to OneofaKindAntiques.com. We also offer a consultation service AntiquesConsultant.com, ... as well as an online price guide at PriceMyItem.com.   « Less

Conger Metcalf (American, 1914-1998), studied at Stone City Art Colony with Grant Wood, at Coe College with Marvin Cone (where he received an Honorary Doctorate in 1964), and  More »

Conger Metcalf (American, 1914-1998), studied at Stone City Art Colony with Grant Wood, at Coe College with Marvin Cone (where he received an Honorary Doctorate in 1964), and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston with Alexandre Iacovleff and Karl Zerbe. He received the Tiffany Foundation Prize to study in NY, and was a Museum of Fine Arts Paige Traveling Scholar. In his late 20s, he traveled to Italy and Paris and studied the Old Masters. He was admitted to the Copley Society in 1954. He is represented at the Boston Atheneum; the DeCordova Museum in Lincoln, MA; Cedar Rapids Art Center in MI, and Coe College in Cedar Rapids, IA.This beautiful 3/4 profile of a pensive mime is a superb example of this artist's work. Pencil, watercolor, and gouche on paper. It is matted in beige silk and mounted under glass in a handsome gold leafed wood frame. The paper dust cover bears the original labels from Gump Galleries in San Francisco and from the Margaret Brown Gallery at 280 Dartmouth Street in Boston. The image is 9.5" x 13", and the frame is 18.75" x 23" x 1.75". Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6.35% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply. *** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site www.OneofaKindAntiques.com and click the Archives / Homepage logo ***   « Less

Marie Laurencin pencil on paper drawing of a barefoot woman with dark curly hair dancing with a swan and a serpent. Signed in encil upper right. Image is 5" x 6". Beautifully  More »

Marie Laurencin pencil on paper drawing of a barefoot woman with dark curly hair dancing with a swan and a serpent. Signed in encil upper right. Image is 5" x 6". Beautifully matted and mounted in a 12" x 11" frame. Authenticated Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6.35% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply. *** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site www.OneofaKindAntiques.com and click the Archives / Homepage logo ***   « Less

Oil painting on canvas portrait of a young man with a mustache, wearing a stiff collar and red bow tie, circa 1900, by either Fannie (1858-1931) or Jennie (1872-1961) Burr.  More »

Oil painting on canvas portrait of a young man with a mustache, wearing a stiff collar and red bow tie, circa 1900, by either Fannie (1858-1931) or Jennie (1872-1961) Burr. Fannie and her younger sister, Jennie, both artists, were born into Monroe, CT's most prominent family. Their father was a very successful farmer. Although the 2 sisters were 14 years apart, they were very close. They began drawing when children. Each attended and graduated from Mt Holyoke College and the Yale School of Fine Arts. After that, Fannie studied at the Art Students League in NYC. These accomplishments were very rare for a young woman in those days. List in Who Was Who in American Art by Peter Falk. Exhibition at the New Britain Museum of American Art New Britain CT. Catalogue of work produced by The Connecticut Gallery Inc. This painting was acquired directly from an heir to the estate. Image is 12.5" x 15.5"; frame is 15.75" x 18.75". One of a pair. Signed Burr on back. Painted in 1898. If you wish to browse our entire available inventory please go to OneofaKindAntiques.com. We also offer a consultation service AntiquesConsultant.com, ... as well as an online price guide at PriceMyItem.com.   « Less

Oil painting on canvas portrait of a girl in profile, with a blue print dress and bow tied braid, by either Fannie (1858-1931) or Jennie (1872-1961) Burr. Fannie and her  More »

Oil painting on canvas portrait of a girl in profile, with a blue print dress and bow tied braid, by either Fannie (1858-1931) or Jennie (1872-1961) Burr. Fannie and her younger sister, Jennie, both artists, were born into Monroe, CT's most prominent family. Their father was a very successful farmer. Although the 2 sisters were 14 years apart, they were very close. They began drawing when children. Each attended and graduated from Mt Holyoke College and the Yale School of Fine Arts. After that, Fannie studied at the Art Students League in NYC. These accomplishments were very rare for a young woman in those days. List in Who Was Who in American Art by Peter Falk. Exhibition at the New Britain Museum of American Art New Britain CT. Catalogue of work produced by The Connecticut Gallery Inc. This painting was acquired directly from an heir to the estate. Image is 12.5" x 15.5"; frame is 15.75" x 18.75". One of a pair. Signed Burr on back and dated in pencil verso 1898. If you wish to browse our entire available inventory please go to OneofaKindAntiques.com. We also offer a consultation service AntiquesConsultant.com, ... as well as an online price guide at PriceMyItem.com.   « Less

Bronze 1892 pair of medallions commemorating the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America by Cristoforo Colombo (Christopher Colombus). L. Pogliaghi Invento E Modello /  More »

Bronze 1892 pair of medallions commemorating the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America by Cristoforo Colombo (Christopher Colombus). L. Pogliaghi Invento E Modello / A. Cappucchio Incise / Stabilimento Johnson Milano / MCCCCXCII - MDCCCXCII. Diameter of each is 101.9 mm, or 4 inches. This large size is also in the collection of Yale University Art Gallery. Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6.35% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply.This piece is on display in our gallery at Clock TowerAntiques Center and can be seen in-person by visiting 824 E Main Street Branford,CT06405. For hours of operation visit: http://www.ClockTowerAntiquesCenter.com *** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site www.OneofaKindAntiques.com and click the Archives / Homepage logo ***   « Less

Superb painting, oil on mahogany panel, from around 1850, by the highly listed Dutch/Belgian painter Adolphe Alexander Dillens ( 1821-1877) The Dutch/Belgian artist Adolphe  More »

Superb painting, oil on mahogany panel, from around 1850, by the highly listed Dutch/Belgian painter Adolphe Alexander Dillens ( 1821-1877) The Dutch/Belgian artist Adolphe Alexandre Dillens produced mainly genre works after completing his studies at the academy in Ghent. He was inspired by scenes from everyday life in Zeeland and also by folk tales. His works are characterized by his clear compositions and use of rich colours and detail. The genre scene paintings by Dillens sell for over 20,000 US$ and are sold in US art galleries for even many many more. This genre scene " couple in love with dog, a Papillon dog" is superb, not cleaned, in the original state as it came from the estate. Signed lower left " A Dillens". Dimensions: the original 19th frame: 21.7" x 18.1" ( 55 x 46 cm) the painting: 13.2" x 9.8" ( 33.5 x 25 cm) State: good, not restored, as found in the estate Provenance: great private estate As always, this painting comes with coa   « Less

Superb early 17th Century or end 16th century painting, Oil on oak panel, Most probably an Italian Master ( or Flemish) Real top museum quality. A portrait of a noble  More »

Superb early 17th Century or end 16th century painting, Oil on oak panel, Most probably an Italian Master ( or Flemish) Real top museum quality. A portrait of a noble gentleman. Ready to hang, In modern but matching exquisite frame. Directly from a Paris private estate. With old collection or sale number on the back: "232". Dimension: frame: 24.8" x 21.3" ( 63 x 54 cm) Painting: 18.3" x 14.8" ( 46.5 x37.5 cm) As always: description guaranteed. A very moderate price for this top quality old Master   « Less

Very unique and rare miniature portrait painting, most probably French, of a Royal young boy, oil on copper, original early 17th century. Provenance: a French Noble family  More »

Very unique and rare miniature portrait painting, most probably French, of a Royal young boy, oil on copper, original early 17th century. Provenance: a French Noble family estate, with old Royal connections. With an unidentified coat of arms on the upper left and " AETATIS SVAE 16 16?? ( probably 1613 or 1616). State: as found, not restored, in the original state. Dimensions: of the frame ( frame from +-1900): 5.1" x 4.3" ( 13 x 11 cm) of the painting: 3.3" x 2.7" ( 8.3 x 6.8 cm) Free shipping worldwide.   « Less