Exquisite antique painting on porcelain plaque depicting a beautiful lady holding freshly picked flowers with a cherub leaning on her right shoulder whispering to her. The  More »

Exquisite antique painting on porcelain plaque depicting a beautiful lady holding freshly picked flowers with a cherub leaning on her right shoulder whispering to her. The plaque is in excellent condition. The plaque size is 10-1/2 inches high by 8-1/4 inches wide. The frame size is 14 inches high by 11-1/2 inches wide. The plaque is framed in a gilt wood frame. Both frame and plaque are in excellent condition. The quality of the painting is the best that you might ever hope to find on any KPM or any other porcelain plaques. It is a very tender subject, with a sweet cherub and beautiful lady with a scenic background. This superb plaque is guaranteed to please the most particular collector or connoisseur. (Item #72323)   « Less

Magnificent antique oil on canvas painting signed and dated Camille Bellanger 1877. Camille Felix Bellanger was one of the most talented and well schooled French artists of  More »

Magnificent antique oil on canvas painting signed and dated Camille Bellanger 1877. Camille Felix Bellanger was one of the most talented and well schooled French artists of the 19th and early 20th centuries. He was born in Paris in 1853 and passed in 1923. Very few of his paintings have crossed the auction block. Most of his paintings are in museum collections. He was educated at the Ecole des Beaux Arts, The School of Beautiful Arts in Paris. He studied with the finest masters of the time. At the young age of 21 he won second prize at the Rome exposition. He went on to win many medals and prizes for his paintings. He became an art professor and went on to share his knowledge of painting to deserving artists. He became a knight of the Legion of Honor in 1911. This was the most important achievement any artist could attain. He was known for his exceptional paintings of historical subjects and nature. The painting we are offering is one his best works. It depicts a mythological wood nymph holding a tambourine. To her left is a Satyr term that appears to be glaring at her. This is a big beautiful mythological nude oil on canvas. It measures 56 inches high by 38 inches wide. The framed size is 65 inches high by 45 inches wide. The painting is in superb condition having been professionally relined, cleaned and preserved by the finest painting conservator in the U.S. All one needs is a wall to hang this masterpiece on and the ability to recognize and appreciate one of the worlds finest paintings. The painting is signed and dated in the lower left Camille Bellanger 1877. A painting by him sold at Sotheby's in 1989 . It was a later work 57 by 43 and dated 1893. It depicted Daphnis and Chloe a rather sad mythological subject of a shepard boy blinded by the nymph that loved him. That painting sold for $137,500. This one has the potential of being his first million dollar painting. This will be the most beautiful and cherished possession of the art connoisseur or collector who becomes its new owner. Money comes and goes in life. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire one of the finest known French 19th century paintings. (Item #55467)   « Less

Beautiful artist signed Guy Rowbury painting of an Indian village showing two teepees, mountains, and trees. This painting is so well painted it almost looks like a  More »

Beautiful artist signed Guy Rowbury painting of an Indian village showing two teepees, mountains, and trees. This painting is so well painted it almost looks like a photograph. The artist inscribed the back of the painting: "To my friend Hank- I hope you'll have a great year. God Bless You- Guy Rowbury". The painting image size measures 20-1/2 inches wide by 4-3/4 inches high. Framed size measures 28-1/2 inches wide by 12 inches high. Both painting and frame are in excellent condition guaranteed to please the most particular painting connoisseur or collector. (Item #72221)   « Less

Extraordinary antique painting on porcelain plaque artist signed E. Schade (listed German painter on porcelains born in Munich in 1840). E. Schade is considered the finest  More »

Extraordinary antique painting on porcelain plaque artist signed E. Schade (listed German painter on porcelains born in Munich in 1840). E. Schade is considered the finest painter of porcelain plaques from the 19th century. This is only the second plaque signed by this artist that I have owned or seen in 45 plus years collecting, buying , selling and appraising antiques, fine art and estate and antique jewelry. This subject is extremely desirable, it is a unique painting on porcelain unlike the ones signed and painted by Wagner who painted many of the same subjects over and over again. Wagner was a very well known and very talented painter of porcelain plaques who painted hundreds of them. Schade's works are all unique subjects. This plaque is one of the most beautiful and desirable plaques one might ever hope to find. The subject is a beautiful nude lady lying on a daybed outside on her balcony. The background has beautiful sky, mountains, trees, and clouds. She is so well painted she looks alive, you can hear her breathing. Behind her is a lovely cherub about to crown her with a wreath of flowers. This KPM plaque is signed in the lower right E. SCHADE. This extraordinary KPM artist signed painting on porcelain plaque is from my own collection and has never been offered for sale since I bought it quite some time ago. The plaque itself measures 11 inches wide, by 9 inches high. It is in extraordinary condition. The painting has a very warm glow. This is perhaps the finest KPM painting on porcelain plaque that has ever been offered for sale on the internet. It is set in a custom frame which is also in excellent condition. This magnificent plaque is guaranteed to please the most particular collector or connoisseur. (Item #72320)   « Less

Superb antique painting on porcelain plaque beautifully painted with great colors and superb detail. The plaque depicts a beautiful nude lady pouring an amphora jug into the  More »

Superb antique painting on porcelain plaque beautifully painted with great colors and superb detail. The plaque depicts a beautiful nude lady pouring an amphora jug into the water. She is seated nude by the water's edge as she pours water from her jug. Her toes are dangling just above the water. She has a beautiful face, gorgeous body, and long flowing curly hair. The subject is so well painted she looks alive. The plaque measures 7-1/2 inches high by 5 inches wide. It is framed in a Rococo style carved gilt wood frame. The frame measures 14 inches high, at it's widest point it measures 10 inches. The porcelain plaque is in superb original condition. The frame has some restoration. KPM paintings on porcelain plaques of this quality and the quality of the others we are offering for sale rarely if ever come on the market. This is an opportunity for an astute collector or dealer to acquire some of the finest paintings on porcelain plaques ever offered for sale. Guaranteed to please as are all our items. (Item #72324)   « Less

Henry Pember Smith (1854-1907) is a very well listed American artist. Many of his paintings depict water and landscape scenes. His highest priced painting also a water scene  More »

Henry Pember Smith (1854-1907) is a very well listed American artist. Many of his paintings depict water and landscape scenes. His highest priced painting also a water scene of San Martino in Venice sold at Sotheby's New York May 3, 2000 lot #189 for $43,875.00. That price was realized more than 9 years ago. He has many paintings that sold for well over $10,000.00. Other paintings the same size as the one we are offering with similar subjects have sold for well over $10,000.00 during the past several years at auctions in New York, California, and other cities across the United States. Due to a fortunate purchase we can offer this beautiful painting at less than half what the auction estimate would be if sold at auction in New York. This painting will appraise between $10,000-$15,000.00. We've viewed over 200 of his paintings from our fine art database and found several the same size and similar subject that have all brought well over $10,000.00. The painting we are offering is a beautiful oil on canvas signed Henry P. Smith depicting a pond with ducks, a house and trees in the background, and beautiful mirror like images reflecting on the water. The painting image size measures 27-1/2 inches wide by 20 inches high. Framed size measures 34-3/4 inches wide by 26-1/2 inches high. Both painting and frame are in excellent condition. This is a beautiful, excellent condition, very peaceful and tranquil painting guaranteed to please the most particular painting connoisseur or collector. (Item #72223)   « Less

Extraordinary antique painting on ivory in original frame with original crystal cover, signed A. Jahn (S. Albert Carl Alexander Jahn, Swiss artist 1841 - 1886). The painting  More »

Extraordinary antique painting on ivory in original frame with original crystal cover, signed A. Jahn (S. Albert Carl Alexander Jahn, Swiss artist 1841 - 1886). The painting measures 3 1/2 inches high by 2 3/4 inches wide. This is painted so well it looks almost like a photograph. The painting depicts a gentleman in formal dress. From the top of the frame ring to the bottom it measures 4 1/2 inches. Frame width size 3 inches. This artist only lived 45 years. His achievement as a portrait painter is clearly demonstrated in this very lifelike portrait. His works are very rare and seldom offered for sale. It is in excellent condition in the original frame. Guaranteed to please as are all our items. PLEASE NOTE: This item contains pre-ban African ivory that is being sold in accordance with the laws and regulations set forth by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. FOR SHIPMENT ONLY WITHIN THE UNITED STATES (Item #70777)   « Less

Pair of beautiful antique artist signed painting on porcelain plaques. Please see close ups to read artist signed in the lower right. Each plaque is beautifully painted  More »

Pair of beautiful antique artist signed painting on porcelain plaques. Please see close ups to read artist signed in the lower right. Each plaque is beautifully painted depicting a man and woman in 18th century dress. One plaque depicts a beautiful lady and handsome gentlemen wearing fin 18th century clothing. The other plaque may be her maid servant since she's wearing an apron and a gentlemen leaning forward to whisper in her ear. He is not dressed quit as formally as the gentleman in the other plaque. These were obviously painted as a pair to show that royalty and servants are both interested in the same things. Both paintings are very lifelike and beautifully painted. The plaques measure 9-7/8 inches high by 6 inches wide. The frame size is 12-1/4 inches high by 8-1/2 inches wide. Both plaques are perfect. One of the frames is missing a raised portion of golden decoration on its right side which can be seen in photos. Guaranteed to please as are all our items.   « Less

Beautiful pair of circa 1800 miniature portraits depicting a gentlemen with a powdered wig and a lady with a powdered wig, with flowers in her hair and at her bust. They are  More »

Beautiful pair of circa 1800 miniature portraits depicting a gentlemen with a powdered wig and a lady with a powdered wig, with flowers in her hair and at her bust. They are both artist signed. The gentlemen's portrait is signed along the middle right an d the lady's portrait is signed above her shoulder in the lower right as well. The portrait miniatures have a diameter of 1-5/8 inches. They have a metal inner frame and a wood outer frame. The outer frames have a diameter of 3-1/8 inches. Both portrait miniatures and their frames are in excellent condition. These are beautiful high quality water colors guaranteed to please as are all our items. (Item #72290)   « Less

Exquisite antique painting on porcelain plaque depicting Cupid and Psyche ascending to the heavens. This is painted after the original by William Adolph Bouguereau, Psyche In  More »

Exquisite antique painting on porcelain plaque depicting Cupid and Psyche ascending to the heavens. This is painted after the original by William Adolph Bouguereau, Psyche In Love, that was exhibited at the Paris Salon in 1898. The back is inscribed with a blue glaze Psyche Amor, after W. Bouguereau. It also has Paris Salon 1898 in a blue glaze on the back. This beautiful porcelain plaque has its original gilt wood frame. The porcelain is in superb mint condition with no scratches or defects. The porcelain plaque measures 8 inches high by 6 inches wide. Framed size 14 inches high by 12 inches wide. The original painting by Bouguereau would cost millions if it appeared on the auction block today. This is your opportunity to own a superb hand painted 19th century painting on porcelain plaque, a reduction in size of the original that was exhibited in 1898 at the Paris Salon. Guaranteed to please the most particular collector or connoisseur. (Item #72507)   « Less