This is an original, signed, dated and numbered lithograph by one of the leaders of Israel''s famous Bezalel school, Avigdor Stematsky (1908-1989). It depicts the artist''s  More »

This is an original, signed, dated and numbered lithograph by one of the leaders of Israel''s famous Bezalel school, Avigdor Stematsky (1908-1989). It depicts the artist''s wife, sitting quietly, hands clasped together. It is done in pencil and water colours. Very free strokes and dabs, allowing maximum light to ''shine'' through. There are a lot of brown shades, as if emphasizing the introspective, rooted look on the sitter''s face. The work is signed in pencil on the lower right, in Hebrew, with the artist''s name and date, 1929. On the lower left are the serial numbers of the lithograph: 168/250. This is a lithograph by Israel''s top lithographer who knew the artist well, done on very high quality paper. The measurements on site are:25 1/2'' h; 21'' wide. It comes in a beautiful quiet gold frame measuring:32 1/2 X 27''. Please contact me via directly. If you want to see another ''photo of this item, click on the blue writing ''another view''. Status: For Sale Reference#: 90 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Rare Victorian hand cut and hand coloured lithopane depicting a Roman toga clad woman smelling flowers in a garden setting.Comes in stained glass frame.Frame measures just  More »

Rare Victorian hand cut and hand coloured lithopane depicting a Roman toga clad woman smelling flowers in a garden setting.Comes in stained glass frame.Frame measures just under 7 3/4inches wide X 8 5/8inches high. Lithopane is 4 X 4 3/4inches.Strong Pre-Raphaelite influence on this lithopane in which a toga clad woman with long, flowing hair smells a flower. She stands amidst a garden of purple flowers, trees and grassy outcrop. Great detail. It is rare to find a coloured lithopane.Impressed PR in a ballon signature as well as impressed 1308. Stained glass frame in blue and purple.Condition is excellent. No chips/cracks/damage of any sort. Status: For Sale Reference#: 2109 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Wonderful Victorian round lithopane depicting 2 little girls in a garden of sunflowers. Set in a gold net metal frame in the form of a flower.Lithopane Measures 3inches in  More »

Wonderful Victorian round lithopane depicting 2 little girls in a garden of sunflowers. Set in a gold net metal frame in the form of a flower.Lithopane Measures 3inches in diameter. The frame is 8 1/4inches high.Fabulous scene of children walking under a sunflower shaped parasol in a garden with sunflowers peeping over a picket fence.Great detail and exceptionally cute and charming. The frame is also exceptional - made in the form of a flower, of netted metal, gathered into frills in two layers, scalloped into petals and with beautifully detailed, moulded leaves. Incised with PR in a balloon mark and 1606 on the back. Status: For Sale Reference#: 2111 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Hand painted miniature portrait on ivory of a blond young lady, in a brass frame. 19th century, possibly English.Measures 2 1/4inches long including the frame and 2inches  More »

Hand painted miniature portrait on ivory of a blond young lady, in a brass frame. 19th century, possibly English.Measures 2 1/4inches long including the frame and 2inches long without it.A beautiful young woman, with curly blond hair framing her face. Long neck, partially hidden by a frilly collar. Soft colouring and blue eyes. Very professional, fine brush strokes. Great quality. Very good condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 2202 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Handpainted American naieve miniature portrait in oil on cardboard of a woman holding a pair of gloves. Painting measures 3 1/4 X 2 1/4inches and frame is 7 X 2 3/4inches.A  More »

Handpainted American naieve miniature portrait in oil on cardboard of a woman holding a pair of gloves. Painting measures 3 1/4 X 2 1/4inches and frame is 7 X 2 3/4inches.A rich young lady had her portrait painted wearing a huge red dress. Dark hair looped around her ears and a golden band with medallion on her forehead. Wonderful peaches and cream complexion. She holds a pair of golden/mustard coloured gloves in her hands. She wears at least two bracelets and a ring on her fourth finger. Fascinating depicting of an early American society lady. The frame is gold-coloured metal, probably brass with attractive foliage and floral swags. A ring at the top from which it can be hung. On the back of the painting (inside the frame), is an old lable that tells us that the painting is American naieve and the old price was $1250.00 (my price is not close to that). There is typical crazing to the paint, which is normal and acceptable of a work this age (well over 100 years old). There is also a scratch on the surface, top right corner, very clearly shown in the photos. It does not perforate beyond the paint. Status: For Sale Reference#: 2188 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Handpainted miniature portrait of a man, oil on ivory in original old frame with t-shell surround and woven locket of hair in the back with a gold monogram. Probably English,  More »

Handpainted miniature portrait of a man, oil on ivory in original old frame with t-shell surround and woven locket of hair in the back with a gold monogram. Probably English, 18th century.Frame measures 6 X 5 1/4inches. Length of ivory is 2 1/4inches.Blue-turquoise ground with dark-haired, portly gentleman in a dark suit. The artist''s talents are clearly seen in the masterful depiction of the cloth of the jacket, the expressive face and details of skin, eyes, and mouth. The back has woven lockets of hair, also under glass, with a gold monogram, WH on it.Condition of painting t-shell, hair and glass is very good. The back has been removed and secured with new nails, which I have not re-opened. Status: For Sale Reference#: 2208 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

One of a large collection of French and American handpainted miniatures, most on ivory. This one, done on paper, applied to wood, is probably French, dating to the 18th  More »

One of a large collection of French and American handpainted miniatures, most on ivory. This one, done on paper, applied to wood, is probably French, dating to the 18th century.Measurement of miniature is 3inches high. Frame is a little over 4 1/4inches high.Beautifully executed painting in bad shape. It has been attached to a piece of wood and the paper has buckled and has losses on the sides. Still, we can clearly see the high quality of the painting and the beautiful aristocratic woman in her powdered wig and layer upon layer of lacy clothing. Old frame of ebonised wood is probably not original to the piece and the painting was attached with a piece of tape at the back, showing only the ''good'' part of the work. Status: For Sale Reference#: 2196 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Miniature portrait hand painted on ivory of a cherubic little girl holding a boquet of flowers. 19th century. Possibly French or English.In beautiful rich shaped wood  More »

Miniature portrait hand painted on ivory of a cherubic little girl holding a boquet of flowers. 19th century. Possibly French or English.In beautiful rich shaped wood original frame with brass inner border.Length including frame is 4 1/2inches, excluding frame is 2 3/4inches.A cherubic little girl with angelic bow mouth and huge blue eyes, matching the blue ribbon through her blond curly hair holds a huge boquet of mixed flowers. Very graceful and delicately painted with fine detail showing talented artist.Condition is good to very good. Status: For Sale Reference#: 2187 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Antique Portrait miniature in oil on copper, of a red-bearded gentleman, circa 1650. Measures almost 2 1/4inches long.Oval shape. Man with high forehead, balding, light red  More »

Antique Portrait miniature in oil on copper, of a red-bearded gentleman, circa 1650. Measures almost 2 1/4inches long.Oval shape. Man with high forehead, balding, light red beard in dark clothes and white muslin collar.At this time, only royalty and extremely important people had their portraits painted in miniatures, so although we do not know who the sitter is, he must be a person of stature/high status. The work is beautifully executed in the manner of the Dutch masters like Reubens and would look good in any museum. Looking through a loupe, we can even see minute details like his eyelashes. Wonderful quality and a rare item. The paint has endured wonderfully and the work is in excellent condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 2448 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Gorgeous handpainted miniature portrait of a young man, done on ivory in oil paint. 18-19th century.Comes in double frame, travelling case. Measures 2 1/2inches long  More »

Gorgeous handpainted miniature portrait of a young man, done on ivory in oil paint. 18-19th century.Comes in double frame, travelling case. Measures 2 1/2inches long (excluding case/frame)Excellent quality painting, done by a professional artist in luscious oils, reflecting the sensuous features of this extraordinarily handsome young man. Full red lips, pinkish flush to his cheeks in an otherwise pale skin and hair flicked back stylishly. The whiteness of his face is offset by the dark clothes and the ruffled white shirt - all beautifully painted.Besides some tiny flecks where the paint is missing (and easilly restored), clearly magnified in the photos, the painting is in good condition. The case is in fair condition with some rubbing to the burgundy red stain. Status: For Sale Reference#: 2206 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less