Daniel Huntington Portrait of a women 1845 watercolour signed with initials 11.2 x 8.66 ~ wonderful and actually quite scarce; there are remarkably few works for sale on the  More »

Daniel Huntington Portrait of a women 1845 watercolour signed with initials 11.2 x 8.66 ~ wonderful and actually quite scarce; there are remarkably few works for sale on the internet... just purchased; well listed, in museums through-out the world ~ very good auction records Daniel Huntington studied at Yale with Samuel F.B. Morse, and later with Henry Inman (painter). From 1833 to 1835 he transferred to Hamilton College in Clinton, New York, where he met Charles Loring Elliott, who encouraged him to become an artist. He first exhibited his work at the National Academy of Design in 1836. Subsequently he painted some landscapes in the tradition of the Hudson River School. Huntington made several trips to Europe, the first in 1839 traveling to England, Rome, Florence and Paris with his friend and pupil Henry Peters Gray. On his return to America in 1840, he painted his allegorical painting "Mercy's Dream", which brought him fame and confirmed his interest in inspirational subjects. He also painted portraits and began the illustration of The Pilgrim's Progress. In 1844, he went back to Rome. Returning to New York around 1846, he devoted his time chiefly to portrait-painting, although he painted many genre, religious and historical subjects. From 1851 to 1859 he was in England. He was president of the National Academy of Design from 1862 to 1870, and again in 1877-1890. He was also vice president of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. provenance swann auctions   « Less

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

Hanna Nagel 1907 1975 Love Letters watercolour signed with title 1931~ fabulous art by important German artists ~ 11.5 x 8.5 inches, scarce early work; which are indeed so  More »

Hanna Nagel 1907 1975 Love Letters watercolour signed with title 1931~ fabulous art by important German artists ~ 11.5 x 8.5 inches, scarce early work; which are indeed so hard to come by... 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 both also members of the same art movement new objectivity Th artist used another artist's catalogue to paint the item on (she was famously poor, and supported herself solely with selling art...thankfully they used good paper for the catalogue) We sell many items by this important German artist   « Less

Carl Otto Czeschka Two drawings initialed plus the famous stamp of the Wiener werkstatte and the personal stamp of Czeschka ~ We love flower lore, and the lovely girl  More »

Carl Otto Czeschka Two drawings initialed plus the famous stamp of the Wiener werkstatte and the personal stamp of Czeschka ~ We love flower lore, and the lovely girl (Jasmine, with a ladybug) and one of our favourites the Lilly of the valley. Important exponent of the secession, with naturally the well known Gustave Klimt as their main artist; but in fairness, we feel that every work of art, should be judged on its own; this is wonderful scarce art. Provenance Dorotheum auction house. In museums and universities around the world. In frame with protective glass. (therefore quite hard to photograph)   « Less

George Arnald 1763 1841 Namur (journey down the Meuse) 1818 wash ~ one of the collection of nine items we sell from George Arnold's famous travels down the river Meuse from  More »

George Arnald 1763 1841 Namur (journey down the Meuse) 1818 wash ~ one of the collection of nine items we sell from George Arnold's famous travels down the river Meuse from Spa to Reims (well recorded) He published the works later in a book (self-published 1828) using the best engravers/artists in the world (amongst others Turner) In museums throughout the world, good auction results One can always make an offer for the complete collection   « Less

Edward Tayler 1828 1906 fantastic signed watercolour in impressive wood felt gesso frame; in frame 30 x 25 inches ~ co-founder royal miniature painters guild ~ both in very  More »

Edward Tayler 1828 1906 fantastic signed watercolour in impressive wood felt gesso frame; in frame 30 x 25 inches ~ co-founder royal miniature painters guild ~ both in very good condition Although mostly known for his miniatures, this is such a highly accomplished piece of art, of such high merit that it clearly shows the amazing ability of the artist. (as can also be viewed on the BBC your paintings site, the self-portrait from the collection of Nottingham city museums Our painting akin to the classical works by Lawrence Alma Tadema, Henry Ryland (see there) Alber Moore and J.W Godward...   « Less

Marcel Rieder 1862 1942 Albert Schweitzer, signed dated with self-portrait (in self-portrait) and large extra inscription 1909 charcoal ~ important drawing 17 x 21 inches, of  More »

Marcel Rieder 1862 1942 Albert Schweitzer, signed dated with self-portrait (in self-portrait) and large extra inscription 1909 charcoal ~ important drawing 17 x 21 inches, of this Nobel Laureate; with to the right of the depiction a self-portrait with initials of the artist, Marcel Rieder; a very well listed artist, and with an extra inscription in French reading: A Albert Schweitzer le musicien-poete organist de la societe Bach son admirateur ami et choiriste Marcel Rieder '09 ~ At this point in Schweitzer's liefe he'd written works on Bach, and co-founded the Paris Bach Soceity, in which he played the organ (he was an extremely gifted organist; many recordings of the laureate exist playing/performing Bach) The artist Rieder sang in the choir, and the two were great friends... very scarce indeed... this the original, the bach museum has a copy of the work, but this is the actual work, with original frame ~ of historic importance; for those whom collect Nobel Laureates (peace 1952) &   « Less

Lajaren A. Hiller ~ The three musketeers ~ large oil painting made for famous calendars of Morrell & Co 1937 (immortal characters of literature this the October month  More »

Lajaren A. Hiller ~ The three musketeers ~ large oil painting made for famous calendars of Morrell & Co 1937 (immortal characters of literature this the October month illustration ~ as a template the artist used the classic illustration by Maurice Leloir ~ it is a truly magnificent oil, from the cusp of the golden age of illustration; Morrell & Co. used the best illustrators at the time; people like N.C. Wyeth, but also this, a famous price-winning illustrator; in the year this painting was produced he won the Edward Bok price for advertising; this is a classic image of the novel, produced by a highly regarded artist/photographer/illustrator Elspeth H. Brown wrote a work on Hiller and the original of American advertising ~ scarce large oil of one of the classic illustrators of the USA, and a classic image of illustration of literature ~ frame and original mat (stating title of book and characters of the novel as well as company logo) of Morrell & Co (also provenance) 23 x 27 inches   « Less

Thomas Stothard ~ The Wall Flower ~ Original illustration to The Fables of Flora 1794 (page 53 fable VII) Very scarce early example of an illustration to flower lore, that  More »

Thomas Stothard ~ The Wall Flower ~ Original illustration to The Fables of Flora 1794 (page 53 fable VII) Very scarce early example of an illustration to flower lore, that got to be all the rage later in the 19th century (Think kate Greenaway) Stothard present in the most important Museums in the world; the Tate has over 200 items! Scarce early original illustration of flower lore   « Less

Lejaren A Hiller ~ David Copperfield 27 x 23 inches, made for the famous calendar of Morrell & co, they used in the years this painting was made the very best artists (like  More »

Lejaren A Hiller ~ David Copperfield 27 x 23 inches, made for the famous calendar of Morrell & co, they used in the years this painting was made the very best artists (like N.C. Wyeth) in the year the artist made the painting he won the prestigious Edward W Bok Price ~ this the most personal work of Charles Dickens , largely autobiographical, also the work he loves best himself ~ oil in very good condition, the mat is intact (of the title and company; produced by the company) very scarce original art used for the famous Morrell & Co Calendars; by award-winning artist/photographer/illustrator ~   « Less