Octave Denis Victor Guillonnet 1872 1967 Battle of Milvian bridge ca 1927 Large tryptic mixed media design for large mural. Acrylic, pastel, ink. Well listed artist; this an  More »

Octave Denis Victor Guillonnet 1872 1967 Battle of Milvian bridge ca 1927 Large tryptic mixed media design for large mural. Acrylic, pastel, ink. Well listed artist; this an extremely large work signed by the artist, and additionally inscribed, plus an engraved bronze plaque at the bottom of the frame. (Perfect provenance; Howard L Kratz Director of art at John Wanamaker, the famous Wanamaker art collection!!! Inscription and plaque inscribed to Mr kratz) This is a well known battle in Christian faith, where Roman emperor Constantin 1 beats Maxentius, with the help op the Chi-Rho symbol which came to him in a vision/dream; if he would secure victory for him if he'd wear it, so he was foretold ~ fabulous extra large piece, of significance to collectors of art by Guillonnet, as well as the Christian faith, and lovers of murals, I could not find out where the mural was made... 60 X 29 inches Ralph Lauren just openen a store in Hong Kong, with a backlit gigantic replica of a painting by Guillonnet, which he stated was the main inspiration to his polo collection. Largest display of a painting anywhere in the world; already a landmark. The past photo shows the large amount of gold leave used for the item, and how illuminating the painting really is... Fabulous piece...   « Less

Solomon Joseph Solomon ~ He had uttered the dread forbidden name 1897 signed oil by this well known Pre-Raphaelite artist; high auction records, in important museums and  More »

Solomon Joseph Solomon ~ He had uttered the dread forbidden name 1897 signed oil by this well known Pre-Raphaelite artist; high auction records, in important museums and collections throughout the world The bible was the artist's main theme throughout his work; here on offer a good example of it; in the olden days, it was forbidden to utter the name of god, it was punishable by death. Here we see Jesus uttering the word; a hebrew word which now few know how to pronounce correctly. Masterly executed, a classic pre-Raphaelite work. Grisaille with green and gold tones, professionally framed with glass   « Less

Russian icon with many figures, bought from a Viennese collector years ago. The icon seems to be very old and it is damaged. But it is wonderful just the same. Because of the  More »

Russian icon with many figures, bought from a Viennese collector years ago. The icon seems to be very old and it is damaged. But it is wonderful just the same. Because of the nature of this piece, I would love for it to be purchased by someone who could restore it. The size of this piece is 33 x 30 cm.   « Less

Authentic antique, 18th -19th century, Russian Orthodox Icon Mother of God Fedorovskaya. The Icon is traditionally finely hand painted in tempera on a gessoed  More »

Authentic antique, 18th -19th century, Russian Orthodox Icon Mother of God Fedorovskaya. The Icon is traditionally finely hand painted in tempera on a gessoed wooden panel. The icon is cased in decorated in repousee brass frame. CONDITION: With an old patina and wear, some flakes in gesso and paint. DIMENSIONS: 31.5 cm x 27 cm (12 3/8 in x 10 5/8 in). ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

Vintage medieval resin wall plaque, painted soft gold, majolica relief eagle & cross. Marked in etch Nuevo Mundo Dio Colon, on shield. The plaque is mounted on shield style  More »

Vintage medieval resin wall plaque, painted soft gold, majolica relief eagle & cross. Marked in etch Nuevo Mundo Dio Colon, on shield. The plaque is mounted on shield style wood background with gilt border, secured brown paper cover, with stamped numbers, Monogram D. Aged, with normal wear and imperfections. Wood slightly distressed.   « Less

The overall style points to the likely origin being Flemish or Dutch. I anticipate these came from a larger series each depicting an Old Testament scene the handling and  More »

The overall style points to the likely origin being Flemish or Dutch. I anticipate these came from a larger series each depicting an Old Testament scene the handling and modelling suggest the later influence of such painters as Joachim Patinir, one of the first Renaissance artists to concentrate on landscapes, also the Antwerp schools and notably the Franken studios a family of painters in Antwerp during the 16th and 17th centuries there were 3 generations of painters with the same Christian names of Frans, Hieronymous, or Ambrosius. At the time, this was an effective sales method for ensuring continuity of the family business. The scenes are Exodus 4:2-4 and Genesis 22:1-19 The Sacrifice of Isaac Each one is 19 x 24 cm   « Less

The overall style and type are comparable to the Southern Italian, Spanish and South American schools. The modelling is slightly provincial with the high tone pallette  More »

The overall style and type are comparable to the Southern Italian, Spanish and South American schools. The modelling is slightly provincial with the high tone pallette suggests a Spanish hand. The subject The Christian doctrine of the Trinity (from Latin trinities "triad", from trines "threefold") defines God as three consubstantial persons, expressions, or hypostases the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit; "one God in three persons". The three persons are distinct, yet are one. 40cm x 32cm   « Less

Hang a piece of heaven, a beautiful angel with wings, playing violin. An Italian vintage composition sculpture, in gilt, hand painted and fabulous. A charming folk art figure  More »

Hang a piece of heaven, a beautiful angel with wings, playing violin. An Italian vintage composition sculpture, in gilt, hand painted and fabulous. A charming folk art figure of art from Italy. aged, with cut off top of violin arch. Impeccable detailing, soft skin tone & fabulous. 11" height, and 6.5" from tip of the wing to the tip of hand that she is holding her violin. Sweet, with golden hair.   « Less

Theo Tobiasse (Israel/France 1927-2012/13 Title: Lorsque les hommes sur pierres on oublie se souviennent (When men of stones we forget to remember), color lithograph on  More »

Theo Tobiasse (Israel/France 1927-2012/13 Title: Lorsque les hommes sur pierres on oublie se souviennent (When men of stones we forget to remember), color lithograph on Arches paper, signed lower right in pencil Theo Tobiasse and numbered lower left in Roman numberals: LXVIII/CL (68 of 150), circa 1975, Site size H: 29.5" W: 43.5"   « Less

This picture had made by hand with arang pencils on paper with size's 35" x 50" inches. This picture has made since 1970 (45 years)

This picture had made by hand with arang pencils on paper with size's 35" x 50" inches. This picture has made since 1970 (45 years)   « Less