This is a rare & important 18th C American Portrait Miniature on ivory by currently an unknown superb artist has decended through the Washington, Curtis, Lewis and Butler  More »

This is a rare & important 18th C American Portrait Miniature on ivory by currently an unknown superb artist has decended through the Washington, Curtis, Lewis and Butler families to the late Miss Betty Washington Whiting. This superb 18th C Portrait miniature of an attractive, currently unidentified, handsome young man has followed a line of direct decent through the Washington family that supports the oral tradition that is was once owned by or connected to Americas first President and his family the Commander In Chief General George Washington of Mount Vernon. !8th C American portrait miniatures are rare regardless of who owner them. In a superb state of original preservation. No damage, no repair and no replacement. Vibrant colors and superb details when examined in person.   « Less

Rare Superb Early 19th C American Sea Captain Oil Portrait Painting Of Captain James Gilbert Of The Vessel ''Jones'' And/Or ''Ezpelata'' of Salem & Beverly, Massachusetts.  More »

Rare Superb Early 19th C American Sea Captain Oil Portrait Painting Of Captain James Gilbert Of The Vessel ''Jones'' And/Or ''Ezpelata'' of Salem & Beverly, Massachusetts. The ''Ezpelata'' was a barque of 181 tons out of Salem, Mass. James Gilbert married on July 6th, 1826 to Sarah. It Is A Wonderful Early Portrait Of A Handsome Young Man In A Gold Waist Coat And Tall Stock And Cravat. Purchased In Completely Original Untouched Condition With Its Original Gilt Gesso Frame. Size 21'' X 26'' Original Surface Varnish. Purchased At Auction From The Direct Descendants Of Captain James Gilbert. Found In South Berwick, Maine. In An Attic With Dust, Neglect & Fly Spots On Him. Did Research On At The Peabody Essex Museum In Massachusetts. This Gem Is Going To Clean Up Currently Covered With Surface Dirt, Soot, & Grime. ThIs Is The Photograph Of The Portrait Taken After A Mild Professional Cleaning. Vibrant In person! We Are Actively Seeking Original Works Of Art In Untouched Condition. This Lovely Oil Painting Comes Complete With Its Original Egg & Dart & Acanthus Leaf Gold Gilt Gesso Wood Carved Frame. Circa: 1825-1835 Excellent Condition Price $45,000.   « Less

Rare Superb 19th C French ''Portrait Of A Lady'' Signed By Artist: Gustave Jean Jacquet. Signed: Center Left. Size: 13'' X 15'' Titled: Portrait Of A Lady Original Gilt  More »

Rare Superb 19th C French ''Portrait Of A Lady'' Signed By Artist: Gustave Jean Jacquet. Signed: Center Left. Size: 13'' X 15'' Titled: Portrait Of A Lady Original Gilt Wood Frame $19,500. Excellent Condition   « Less

Rare & Important 18th Century Young Huntsman Holding A Sighted Musket, Wearing A Dark Green Jacket And Powder Horn. Attributed To Artist: William Hoare of Bath, England  More »

Rare & Important 18th Century Young Huntsman Holding A Sighted Musket, Wearing A Dark Green Jacket And Powder Horn. Attributed To Artist: William Hoare of Bath, England (1707-1792) Oil On Canvas: 24 1/2'' X 29 1/2'' In A Period 18th Century Gilt Wood Frame. Frame Size: William Hoare of Bath, England Is Listed As An Ingenious & Amiable English Artist Following An Extensive Retrospective Exhibit Mounted At The Victoria Art Gallery Bath (November 3rd - December 8th, 1990). Works By This Well Listed Artist Hang In Many Noted Institutions And Museums For Example: His Self Portrait - Royal National Hospital For Rheumatic Diseases, Bath, The Executors Of Fifth Marquess Camden, The Trustees Of The Late 7th Duke Of Newcastle, Trustees Of The Savernake Estate, Several Paintings Are In The Trustees of the British Museum, Exeter Health Authority, City of Bristol Museum And Art Gallery, Joanna Barnes Fine Arts, The National Trust, Uppark, Victoria Art Gallery, A Couple More In The Bath, England City Council, The Trustees Of The Holburne Museum And Crafts Study Centre, Bath, England, The National Trust, Petworth House, Collection of Mr. & Mrs. Nigel Cayzer, The Estate Of The Late Sir Edward Hoare, Baronet, and Six In The Permanent Collection Of The National Portrait Gallery In London & Other Numerous Private Collections.   « Less

Rare Superb 19th C Venetian Scene Signed By Spanish Artist: Martin y Ortega Rico (Signed Lower Right) Size: 16'' X 20'' Title: ''A Venetian Scene'' Provenance: The Whitney  More »

Rare Superb 19th C Venetian Scene Signed By Spanish Artist: Martin y Ortega Rico (Signed Lower Right) Size: 16'' X 20'' Title: ''A Venetian Scene'' Provenance: The Whitney Family (Carlin Whitney by direct inheritance from her mother, Louise M. Whitney). Fresh To The Market!!! Original Gold Gilt Frame: Filled With Very Fine Character & Numerous Details When Examined In Person. Full Certification, Documentation & Appraisal Complete By A Certified Appraiser With The Appraisers Association Of America. In A Superb State Of Preservation. Painted On Wood Panel Superb Condition Our Consignor Is Motivated To Sale. Price $65,000. Or Best Offer That We Would Consider, So She Can Send Her Grandson To College.   « Less

Rare & Important 18th Century Young Huntsman Holding A Sighted Musket, Wearing A Dark Green Jacket And Powder Horn. Attributed Artist: William Hoare of Bath, England  More »

Rare & Important 18th Century Young Huntsman Holding A Sighted Musket, Wearing A Dark Green Jacket And Powder Horn. Attributed Artist: William Hoare of Bath, England (1707-1792) Oil On Canvas: 24 1/2'' X 29 1/2'' In A Period 18th Century Gilt Wood Frame. Frame Size: William Hoare of Bath, England Is Listed As An Ingenious & Amiable English Artist Following An Extensive Retrospective Exhibit Mounted At The Victoria Art Gallery Bath (November 3rd - December 8th, 1990). Works By This Well Listed Artist Hang In Many Noted Institutions And Museums For Example: His Self Portrait - Royal National Hospital For Rheumatic Diseases, Bath, The Executors Of Fifth Marquess Camden, The Trustees Of The Late 7th Duke Of Newcastle, Trustees Of The Savernake Estate, Several Paintings Are In The Trustees of the British Museum, Exeter Health Authority, City of Bristol Museum And Art Gallery, Joanna Barnes Fine Arts, The National Trust, Uppark, Victoria Art Gallery, A Couple More In The Bath, England City Council, The Trustees Of The Holburne Museum And Crafts Study Centre, Bath, England, The National Trust, Petworth House, Collection of Mr. & Mrs. Nigel Cayzer, The Estate Of The Late Sir Edward Hoare, Baronet, and Six In The Permanent Collection Of The National Portrait Gallery In London & Other Numerous Private Collections.   « Less

Superb 19th C Scottish Genre Oil Painting Of A Woman In Her Kitchen Signed & Dated By Artist: A. M. MacDonald 78'' - (1878)) This Delightful Oil Painting Which Was Found In  More »

Superb 19th C Scottish Genre Oil Painting Of A Woman In Her Kitchen Signed & Dated By Artist: A. M. MacDonald 78'' - (1878)) This Delightful Oil Painting Which Was Found In Untouched Estate Condition Just Rather Dirty, And Is Now In A Superb State Of Preservation And Has Been Professionally Cleaned. That It! It Should Grace Your Home For Another 100 Plus Year Without Any Further Attention Other Than Pure Enjoyment. Framed In What Appears To Be Its Original Gilt Wood Frame. Complelely Original In Excellent Condition. Signed & Dated In The Lower Left By The Artist. Circa: 1878 Size: 9'' X 13'' Canvas, Frame Size: 16'' X 20''   « Less

Fine 19th C Dutch Landscape Oil Painting By Artist Anton Mauve On Wood Panel Size: 12'' X 16'' Excellent Condition

Fine 19th C Dutch Landscape Oil Painting By Artist Anton Mauve On Wood Panel Size: 12'' X 16'' Excellent Condition   « Less

Superb Rare Early 19th C Graphite Pencil Drawing Of Mount Vernon By Henrietta A. Burington For Her Grandparents Clearly Signed By The Young Artist. On The Reverse Side Of  More »

Superb Rare Early 19th C Graphite Pencil Drawing Of Mount Vernon By Henrietta A. Burington For Her Grandparents Clearly Signed By The Young Artist. On The Reverse Side Of The Gilt Wood Frame Is The Original Label Of The Framer Listed As S. Wales, In Orford, New Hampshire Using 5 1/2 Feet of Moulding At The Cost Of .67 Cents & Glass At The Cost Of .25 Cents For The Sum Total Of .92 Cents To Preserve Her Art Work As A Generous Gift To Her Grandparents. The Framers Labels Reads: Gilt And Rosewood Pictures Frames And Glass Of All Sizes By S. Wales, In Orford, New Hampshire. What A Charming Completely Original Document Focusing On School Girl Aspirations With The Historical Community Of Origin & History Of Final Gift Completion. Circa: 1810-1825 In An Outstanding State Of Original Preservation   « Less

Rare Superb 19th C American Portrait Miniature Of An Attractive Young Woman, By A Member Of the Justus DaLee family (American, active circa 1835-1845), Unsigned, Watercolor  More »

Rare Superb 19th C American Portrait Miniature Of An Attractive Young Woman, By A Member Of the Justus DaLee family (American, active circa 1835-1845), Unsigned, Watercolor On Thin Stock Card, Oval Portrait Which Is Circa: 1835, The Attractive Young Woman Facing Right Seated In A Red Painted Chair, With Black Spandrels In The Corners, Size: 3'' X 2 1/2''inches, In A Period Black Painted Molded Wood Frame. Condition: Very Minor Toning. In An Excellent State Of Preservation. $9500.   « Less