Hanna Nagel 1907 1975 large nude self-portrait, flanked by a drawing each from Hermann Gehri (important German artists) Very scarce, and very rare signed dated self-portrait,  More »

Hanna Nagel 1907 1975 large nude self-portrait, flanked by a drawing each from Hermann Gehri (important German artists) Very scarce, and very rare signed dated self-portrait, with to the back a stamp from the artist's studio, stating she needs the art returned, if not, there will be financial repercussions ~ 12.5 x 11.5 inches, scarce early work; which are indeed so hard to come by... brutally honest portrait, with the eyes so full of feeling, they jump right at you... thanks to Theobald Jennings Gallery (2010 catalogue) and Hasenclever gallery the deserved attention brought to this important artist (see there) fabulous, and very scarce piece; in line with George Grosz and Otto Dix the self-portrait is flanked by two sketches signed by Nagel's teacher Herman Gehri This item is from the collection of the artist (see stamp)   « Less

Kate Greenaway 1846 1901 ~ watercolour on paper ~ purchased from Radnorshire fine arts, whom purchased the item from bonhams 2006. Professionally cleaned and framed ~ part of  More »

Kate Greenaway 1846 1901 ~ watercolour on paper ~ purchased from Radnorshire fine arts, whom purchased the item from bonhams 2006. Professionally cleaned and framed ~ part of our important drawings and Birket Foster Catalogue ~ published drawing 4.75 x 2.75 inches One of the golden age of illustration from Britain; with Birket Foster (see there) and Walter Crane (See there) & Arthur Rackham the most important illustrators... In museums and university collections around the world, good auction results   « Less

Henry Justice Ford 1860 1941 Your Loving Brother Henry, fabulous WWI cartoon by this great pre-Raphaelite artist; best known for his fairy illustrations of the books by  More »

Henry Justice Ford 1860 1941 Your Loving Brother Henry, fabulous WWI cartoon by this great pre-Raphaelite artist; best known for his fairy illustrations of the books by Andrew Lang ~ this great commentary to the war to end all wars, send to the artist's sister... (whom worked as a nurse in the war, like s many women) We obtained a large amount of sketches and letters from the estate of the artist... most are in the typical style which Pre-Raphaelite artists used, caricatures full of life and fun, mocking society and themselves... 7.5 x 7.5 inches   « Less

Thomas Stothard The Tulip and the Myrtle 1794 original wash illustration This illustration was later reproduced in Langhorne's 'the fables of flora' page 59 fable VIII  More »

Thomas Stothard The Tulip and the Myrtle 1794 original wash illustration This illustration was later reproduced in Langhorne's 'the fables of flora' page 59 fable VIII Scarce original early flower lore, which got to be so popular in the 19th Century Stothard was one of William Blake's best friends Stothard in many important Museums, including The Tate, with over 200 works! Good auction results. Wonderful early flower lore. 6 x 6 inches   « Less

Frank Bernard Dicksee 1853 1928 Othello ~ grisaille painting framed with glass; original frontispiece to the Cassell edition from 1890 (This image later reproduced); all the  More »

Frank Bernard Dicksee 1853 1928 Othello ~ grisaille painting framed with glass; original frontispiece to the Cassell edition from 1890 (This image later reproduced); all the art was in black and white; the item comes with eight signed letters by the pre-Raphaelite artist of which three are addressed to the wife of fellow Pre-Raphaelite Holman Hunt ~ this item was purchased from Sotheran\\\'s (England) one of the world\\\'s oldest bookshops/publishers; they have just recently celebrated their 250th birthday this year... a shop with an excellent reputation ~ 13 x 16 inches in frame, with glass; nice collection of art of a well known well listed pre-raphaelite artist, with three letters to the wife of another... condition very good indeed In Museums around the world, very good auction results   « Less

Clarkson Frederick Stanfield (often named erroneously William Clarkson Stanfield) very scarce triptych with fabulous ornate brown wash border signed by the artist; in  More »

Clarkson Frederick Stanfield (often named erroneously William Clarkson Stanfield) very scarce triptych with fabulous ornate brown wash border signed by the artist; in important museums around the world, very well listed artist ~ this the only triptych known to us (in 25 years of experience); hence very scarce indeed... one of the very best friends of author Charles Dickens, generally viewed as one of the greatest maritime painters of the British isles (amongst other John Ruskin; one of the main 19TH century authors on art, praised him for his fabulous skies) After the artist's death he was awarded a major retrospective of his work at the Royal Academy Winter Exhibition ~ please contact us for further images 14.5 x 9.5 inches   « Less

Frederick Clarkson Stanfield (Sometimes mistakenly called William) on the coast, from Stanfield's Coast Scenery (this painting not selected for the book); signed watercolour  More »

Frederick Clarkson Stanfield (Sometimes mistakenly called William) on the coast, from Stanfield's Coast Scenery (this painting not selected for the book); signed watercolour pencil, highlighted with white ca. 1840 ~ This called one of the most important victorian maritime painters of the British Isles; a fabulous work... professionally cleaned and framed ~ 7 x 11.75, in frame 15.25 x 19.50 ~ the composition of the work and the vibrant colours make this a true highlight of the artist's work ~ also illustrated many books, amongst others one best friends of Charles Dickens ~ condition very very good indeed... In important museums around the world; good auction results   « Less

Charles Reuben Ryley 1752 1798 Peace and justice 1789 signed and daed wash; extremely rare early cover art ~ the Tate museum Britain has an important collection by the  More »

Charles Reuben Ryley 1752 1798 Peace and justice 1789 signed and daed wash; extremely rare early cover art ~ the Tate museum Britain has an important collection by the artist, in collections throughout the world, also universities, the wash we sell, has the name of god in Hebrew topping the image of justice and peace embrace ~ very scarce early cover art ~ this piece would be ideal for a law firm to have as a carte de visite, or a logo... wonderful... 9 x 7 inches condition very good indeed   « Less

Emile Bayard 1837 1891 As you like it; original watercolour signed 1886 11 x 16 inches in frame with glass 32 x 21 inches; signed by artist ~ this is one of the most  More »

Emile Bayard 1837 1891 As you like it; original watercolour signed 1886 11 x 16 inches in frame with glass 32 x 21 inches; signed by artist ~ this is one of the most important illustrators/artists from France, iconic are his illustrations to Les Miserables, with most famous the illustration of Cosette (the famous girl with broom) , the image still used for the musical with the same name; and hence known by millions ~ other masterpieces include An affair of honour, but also the fabulous illustration from Sans Famille (no family) fabulous illustrations of the boy with the harp, with his animal friends... Depicted here the classic Shakespeare tale, again the scarce frontispiece (titled Rosalind gives Orlando a chain) Grisaille painting, with gold and pink tones; museum quality... this is again a very well listed artist, collected in museums, universities and private, throughout the world ~ very scarce   « Less

Henry Justice Ford 1860 1941 Skaters, fabulous WWI illustration of the family skating by this great pre-Raphaelite artist; best known for his fairy illustrations of the books  More »

Henry Justice Ford 1860 1941 Skaters, fabulous WWI illustration of the family skating by this great pre-Raphaelite artist; best known for his fairy illustrations of the books by Andrew Lang ~ We obtained a large amount of sketches and letters from the estate of the artist... most are in the typical style which Pre-Raphaelite artists used, caricatures full of life and fun, mocking society and themselves... Very Good auction results; in museums and collections throughout the world 7 x 12 inches   « Less