19th C. Hand Colored Botnical Print in Gilt Frame

19th C. Hand Colored Botnical Print in Gilt Frame   « Less

This is an exceptional Early Botanical Hand Colored Print, Legerstroemia Regia, Peint d'apres nature par Madame Berthe Hoods van Nooten, a Batavia Chronolith, par G.  More »

This is an exceptional Early Botanical Hand Colored Print, Legerstroemia Regia, Peint d'apres nature par Madame Berthe Hoods van Nooten, a Batavia Chronolith, par G. Severeyns Lith. De L'Acad.Rpy. de Belgique. H:29" W:22.5" (incl. frame). The age of exploration also marks the beginning of gardening as a passion throughout Europe. The concept of making prints from metal plates originated in Germany and Italy. Copper engraving, and later copper etching, allowed artists to create a line as fine as the most delicate part of any plant or flower. A copper engraving is produced by incising a line with a sharp tool directly onto a polished copper surface. An etching differs in that a line is actually etched into the plate by acid. In both instances recessed or cut areas become the recipient of the ink. That, along with the invention of movable type, necessitated separating picture from text. This combination and interest facilitated the making pictures that could stand on their own as works of art. It was not until the beginning of the 19th century that these paths finally merged and truly great art resulted from a hybrid movement of science and art. At the same time in France, court patronage of flower painting was initiated by Marie de Medicis, bringing from Florence the tradition of providing patronage for natural history art and science. This interest and exploration of Botanical art and the science of botany were simultaneously experiencing a history of genius in the early 18th century. The 18th and first half of the 19th centuries are the Golden Age of Botanical Art. These early artists of the 18th and 19th Century have made an indelible impression on our culture and the significance of their artistic contribution will only increase over time.   « Less

Signed, lower right an Oil on Canvas by Suzanne Eisendieck, of a young girl at the seashore. Framed: 24" X 27", image size: 15" X 18.5". Suzanne  More »

Signed, lower right an Oil on Canvas by Suzanne Eisendieck, of a young girl at the seashore. Framed: 24" X 27", image size: 15" X 18.5". Suzanne Eisendieck has long been famous for her depictions of the girl, in many different themes, and different settings . The world has come to recognize the idenity of her characterizations which became her tradition and signature. Suzanne was born in Dantzig where she went to study at the Academie des Beaux-Arts, later living in Berlin and had her first exhibition. Later she came to Paris and began to show her works which found a wide market because of her unique execution. She had a style and concept of originality and with impressionistic style, and great use of color and bold brushstrokes. Suzanne Eisendieck was married to Dietz Edzard, the important impressionists who died in 1963, both of them remain celebrated as two of the greatest exponents of the School of Paris capturing the ultimate in French Glamour in her paintings. She had lived in Paris on the left Bank and had been exhibiting in Paris since 1929, at the Salon des Independants. Located in the heart of Summerland, California, Lifestyle Antiques & Interiors offers the finest high-end Antiques, Decorative Arts, and Home Furnishings on the South Coast. We feature a rich collection from Europe, specializing in Italian Furniture, French and Spanish. The elegant collection varies from antique and Murano lamps, decorative pillows, Chandeliers, Mirrors and a fine selection of home furnishings. Just 3 minutes south of Santa Barbara. For your convenience you may shop on line: www.lifestyleantiques.com .   « Less

19th Century Russian Icon of Virgin of Joy

19th Century Russian Icon of Virgin of Joy   « Less

French Parisian Street Scene is a Vintage scene, of oil on canvas, in a gold gilt frame. Signed, H:29" W:37" Located in the heart of Summerland, California,  More »

French Parisian Street Scene is a Vintage scene, of oil on canvas, in a gold gilt frame. Signed, H:29" W:37" Located in the heart of Summerland, California, Lifestyle Antiques & Interiors offers the finest high-end Antiques, Decorative Arts, and Home Furnishings on the South Coast. We feature a rich collection from Europe, specializing in French Furniture as well as antique furniture from Spain and Italy. The elegant collection varies from antique and Murano lamps, decorative pillows, Chandeliers, Mirrors and a fine selection of home furnishings is sure to appeal to the decorators and collectors with taste of discriminating caliber. Just 8 minutes south of Santa Barbara, our specialties are home lighting, home furnishings and garden statues and shopping on the site: www.lifestyleantiques.com offers our clients the convenience of shopping for that rare and pristine object for the home.   « Less

19th Century Painting of Venice

19th Century Painting of Venice   « Less

Antique French Print of "La Tour Eiffel", circa late 19th century. New gold gilt frame. "LA TOUR EIFFEL". "Terminee le 31 mars 1889, s'eleve a  More »

Antique French Print of "La Tour Eiffel", circa late 19th century. New gold gilt frame. "LA TOUR EIFFEL". "Terminee le 31 mars 1889, s'eleve a une hauteur de 300 metres au-dessus du sol, soit a 125 metres plus haut que le monument le plus eleve du globe (la tour Washington, aux Etats-Unis). Le premier etage est a 56 metres au-dessus du sol; le second etage a 115 metres; le troisieme a 263 metres. Au-dessus du troisieme etage s'eleve un pavillon haut de 37 metres. La plate-forme du premier etage mesure 70 metres de cote; celle di second etage 35 metres; celle du troisieme 10 metres. La tour pese en totalite 6,500,000 kilogrammes, ce qui equivaut au poids de 100,000 hommes. Il a ete employe pour ajuster les diverses pieces dont la tour est composee, deux millions de rivets qui entrent dans sept millions de trous". "En vente chez J. Strauss. 5 rue du Croissant, et a la librarie Nilsson, 212 rue de Rivoli, Paris".   « Less

"EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE DE 1900", "SUR LA SIENE - LES PALAIS DES NATIONS". Artist signed, "G. Garen". Scene of row boats, ferries and cruise  More »

"EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE DE 1900", "SUR LA SIENE - LES PALAIS DES NATIONS". Artist signed, "G. Garen". Scene of row boats, ferries and cruise ships traveling along the scenic Siene in front of the Palace of Nations. Flags of each nation flap in the wind. Row of nations, from left to right, include "1. ITALIE, 2. TURQUIE, 3. ETATS-UNIS D'AMERIQUE, 4. AUTRICHE, 5. BOSNIE HERZEGOVINE, 6. HONGRIE, 7. ANGLETERRE, 8. BELGIQUE, 9. NORWEGE, 10. ALLEMAGNE, 11. ESPAGNE, 12. MONACO, 13. FINLANDE, 14. SUEDE, 15. GRECE, 16. ROUMANIE, 17. SERBIE." New giltwood frame and protective front. Ready to hang. 30"W x 25"H. During the summer or 1900, Paris was home to two events that captured the world's attention, The World Exhibition (which this print depicts) and the second modern Olypic games. Pierre, baron de Coubertin, founder of the modern Olympics and president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), lost control of his hometown Games to the French government. The Games suffered from poor organization and marketing, with events conducted over a period of five months in venues that often were inadequate. The track-and-field events were held in a grass field that was uneven and often wet. Broken telephone poles were used to make hurdles, and hammer throwers occasionally found their efforts stuck in a tree. The swimming events were contested in the Seine River, whose strong current carried athletes to unrealistically fast times. There was such confusion about schedules that few spectators or journalists made it to the events. Officials and athletes often were unaware that they were participating in the Olympics. Nevertheless, the Games were attended by 19 nations, represented by at least 1,066 athletes. There was an infusion of new events, some of which were later discontinued (e.g., golf, rugby, cricket, and croquet). Archery, football (soccer), rowing, and equestrian events were among those introduced at the 1900 Games. Women, competing in lawn tennis and golf, participated in the Olympics for the first time. Despite the problems of the Paris Games, the quality of athletic performance improved. Athletes from the United States, led by jumper Ray Ewry and sprinter Alvin Kraenzlein, again dominated the track-and-field competition. American athletes won 17 of the 23 track-and-field events, while French athletes earned a total of 102 medals, by far the most for any nation at the 1900 Games.   « Less

Set of Four 19th Century "Botanique" Prints, Framed

Set of Four 19th Century "Botanique" Prints, Framed   « Less

Antique Portrait of Abraham Lincoln, T Hamilton Lawford

Antique Portrait of Abraham Lincoln, T Hamilton Lawford   « Less