GentlemanCollector.comChart of the Heavens by Brunacci - Planisfero del Globo Celeste artico AntarticoFor more information on this item, click through to  More »

GentlemanCollector.comChart of the Heavens by Brunacci - Planisfero del Globo Celeste artico AntarticoFor more information on this item, click through to GentlemanCollector.com Reference No.: 3Date: 1687Category: Architecture, Cartography, and ScientificLocation of Origin: Europe / EnglandPrice: 10000Medium/Materials: Copper plate engravingDimensions: Image - 16in (h) x 22in (w) Frame - 29in (h) x 34in (w)Description: A very decorative and beautifully hand-coloured double-hemisphere chart with Italian text below the image which explains the celestial systems and has depictions of the sun, moon, and the known planets. From Giovanni Giacomo de Rossi's Mercurio Geografico, this elegant chart is based on the work of the Italian astronomer Francesco Brunacci (1640-1703). The image has been professionally framed with museum quality mounts and is displayed in a fine and complementary hand-crafted frame with gold leaf borders.Provenance: Private American CollectionAdditional Information: Giovanni Giacomo De Rossi (1627 - 1691) was a printer and publisher active in Rome during the 17th century. He inherited the printing business in 1633 from his father Giuseppe de Rossi (1570-1639), and by the mid 17th century the Rossi firm was considered the most active and important press in Rome. His major work, the atlas "Mercurio Geografico" was published from 1690 till 1714 in Rome, but the firm also did the printing work of greats such as Gimbattista Piranesi (1720-1778).   « Less

GentlemanCollector.comIlluminated Manuscript by the Spanish ForgerFor more information on this item, click through to GentlemanCollector.com Reference No.: 6Date:  More »

GentlemanCollector.comIlluminated Manuscript by the Spanish ForgerFor more information on this item, click through to GentlemanCollector.com Reference No.: 6Date: 1900Category: Paintings, Prints, Photos, and DrawingsLocation of Origin: Europe / EnglandPrice: 8000Medium/Materials: Illuminated Manuscript on VellumDimensions: Image - 6in (w) x 9in (h). Frame - 13in (w) x 15in (h)Description: The image is of a man with a lute playing to a woman in a tower as another woman emerges from a door in tower below. The image includes numerous desirable elements of medieval scenes, including: a beautiful female in fine costume, noble men engaged in a courtly encounters, and castles perched on promontories.Provenance: Additional Information: The name "Spanish Forger" derives from the fact that the majority of this artist's paintings and illuminated manuscripts were originally attributed to the painter and illuminator Jorge Inglis, who was active in Spain but may have been English. The identity of the Spanish Forger remains unknown, although he is believed to have worked in Paris around 1900. He did not simply copy other images, but created original compositions in a distinctive style that romanticized medieval life with figures commonly have high cheek bones small pursed lips and often tilt their heads at a slight angle. These images were avidly collected by institutions and private collectors alike and were exposed as forgeries around 1930, and in 1978 the Pierpont Morgan Library published a catalogue of his work (W. Voelkle with R. Wieck The Spanish Forger 1978 this leaf no L50). Now they are increasingly sold collected and even exhibited as his forgeries.   « Less

GentlemanCollector.comFor more information on this item, click through to GentlemanCollector.com Exceptionally unusual and rare oil on panel of a grotesque multi-headed  More »

GentlemanCollector.comFor more information on this item, click through to GentlemanCollector.com Exceptionally unusual and rare oil on panel of a grotesque multi-headed beastReference No.: 4Date: 1605Category: Curiosities and Natural HistoryLocation of Origin: Europe / EnglandPrice: 170000Medium/Materials: Oil on PanelDimensions: Panel - 15in (w) x 19in (h). Frame - 23in (w) x 26in (h)Description: This painting, done circa 1605 by an unknown German artist, represents eleven witches burned in Germany and subsequently re-incarnated as a multi-headed beast. The beast, which is defecating frogs, scorpions, and spiders, can be seen clutching snakes and wearing a Medusa pendant around its multiple necks.Provenance: Private Parisian collection Private London collectionAdditional Information: The present example follows in the medieval tradition of paintings representing Hell and Judgment and are conceptually similar to the work of Hieronymous Bosch. Paintings of this type are extremely rare and vary seldom come on the open market, as most are preserved in museums such as: Musees Nationaux des Beaux-Arts Brussels Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna Akademie der Bildenden Kunste Vienna Museum voor Shone Kunsten Gent Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga Lisbon Portugal Prado Madrid This painting was executed in the first quarter of the 17th century around the time of the 'Bosch-revivalists' which were painters who strove to emulate and adapt the work of Hieronymous Bosch (1450-1516) to modern tastes to cater to an increasing demand of this type. Some of these artists include: Jacob Isaaczs. van Swanenburg (1571-1638) Pieter Huys (1519-1584) Jan Brueghel the Elder (1568 - 1625) However this painting has also been compared with the works of: Dieric Bouts The Elder (1415-1475) Domenico Ghirlandaio (1448-1494)   « Less

ORR oval gold leaf wood picture frame, with black & white female portrait photo. aged, excellent, 9" x 7" x 1.5" . Label mark, from ORR custom frame shop in San Diego. A  More »

ORR oval gold leaf wood picture frame, with black & white female portrait photo. aged, excellent, 9" x 7" x 1.5" . Label mark, from ORR custom frame shop in San Diego. A novelty and historical art !   « Less

Italian wood mirror decorated in gilt, crown & crest, floral ornamentation frame. incised marks,Italy, wood & composition. 23" h.,22" w. heavy, excellent aged.

Italian wood mirror decorated in gilt, crown & crest, floral ornamentation frame. incised marks,Italy, wood & composition. 23" h.,22" w. heavy, excellent aged.   « Less

Antique Portrait Painting Artwork, Victorian Lady Portrait Painting, Is Well Worth Every Penny! This is an exceptional antique portrait painting done in watercolors.  More »

Antique Portrait Painting Artwork, Victorian Lady Portrait Painting, Is Well Worth Every Penny! This is an exceptional antique portrait painting done in watercolors. Framed in the original antique wooden oval frame. Around the frame, there is metal detailing of roses. This is most likely a portrait painting of someone's family member of her time. Original glass cover. Wire hanger. Frame Measures: 15 3/4in. L by 13 3/4in. W. Overall great condition, especially for her age. One scratch above her shoulder about 3/4 of an inch. One nick on frame top upper left   « Less

Color pencil art drawing Indian on a horse is in Great Condition. No indication of artist. Measures: Frame 12in. by 14 1/2in.

Color pencil art drawing Indian on a horse is in Great Condition. No indication of artist. Measures: Frame 12in. by 14 1/2in.   « Less

OFF THE MARKET AT THIS TIME UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Signed by Charles Allen Winter, Arabian Night, etched pastel portrait composition tile, (1869-1942), inscribed reverse.  More »

OFF THE MARKET AT THIS TIME UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Signed by Charles Allen Winter, Arabian Night, etched pastel portrait composition tile, (1869-1942), inscribed reverse. Hand written, anon - Arthur Wiesenberger - Noor-ed-deen Botein. In ornamental composition wood, olive contrast glass covered frame. excellent aged, 14" h. x 12" w. Charles Allen Winter, of Cincinnati has museum references. His style Landscape, method illustration, painting - medium oil - pastel -. The subject- city scape, city views, coastal, figure - genere- landscape, marine, new york city view.   « Less

" NAPOLEON BONAPARTE and his Officers Staff " moving into the battle … - Chrysostome Eugène DUMOULIN (1816-1861) - Oil on canvas signed down left - Dimensions de la  More »

" NAPOLEON BONAPARTE and his Officers Staff " moving into the battle … - Chrysostome Eugène DUMOULIN (1816-1861) - Oil on canvas signed down left - Dimensions de la toile : 40 x 32 cm. A very nice self-expression of the Emperor in a battle scene painted by this painter of the XIXth Century who also realised another work on BONAPARTE : " BONAPARTE during the Campaign of Italia ". Ch. E. DUMOULIN was a student of Jean Auguste Dominique INGRES   « Less

Rest stop of horsemen - Theodore VILLARD - Oil on canvas signed and dated down right. Dimensions : 24 x 32,5 cm

Rest stop of horsemen - Theodore VILLARD - Oil on canvas signed and dated down right. Dimensions : 24 x 32,5 cm   « Less