Fine 19th C American School Classical Oil Painting Gentleman Portrait Of Mr. Will Barger Signed By Artist: John Sartain (1808-1897) Dated 1959 Size Of Painting 29'' X 36''  More »

Fine 19th C American School Classical Oil Painting Gentleman Portrait Of Mr. Will Barger Signed By Artist: John Sartain (1808-1897) Dated 1959 Size Of Painting 29'' X 36'' John Sartain was and is known as a major American artist whose engravings (mezzotints) are in collections and museums throughout the world. He is listed in no less than 37 publications including ''1897 Editors Who''s Who In American Art: American Art Annual'' Artprice Has Sartain Listed For Engravings No Oil Paintings John Sartain was a printmaker, miniaturist and portraitist. He was born in London in 1808. Left fatherless at the age of eight, Sartain was responsible for the support of his family. At age eleven, he took a job as assistant scene painter at Charles Kemble''s theater and at Vauxhall Gardens in London. In 1823, Sartain became an apprentice to engraver John Swaine, with whom he worked for seven years in heraldry and letter engraving. His work drew the attention of William Young Ottley, an art historian then writing a book on early Florence painters. Ottley commissioned Sartain to finish 14 plates for the book and to create 18 new ones. Sartain also learned to paint; he studied miniature painting with Henry Richter. Sartain was a prolific engraver, creating hundreds of illustrations for magazines, including his own magazine. He became active in engraving for various magazines including gentleman''s magazine, the casket, and Godey''s Lady''s magazine. Beginning 1841, Sartain produced a number of engravings for Graham''s magazine, and in 1849, deciding to try his hand at publishing, he, along with William Sloanaker, purchased a magazine for $5000.00 They changed the title to Sartain''s Union Magazine of Literature and Art. Among its noted contributors wer Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Edgar Alan Poe. Meeting with financial failure, the magazine ceased publication in 1852, leaving Sartain with a debt that took him seven years to repay. Needing money, Sartain began work as a general engraver, engraving many works by prominent painters as well as banknotes. Besides engraving, sartain worked for 23 years as director of the Pennsylvania Academy Of The Fine Arts. He served as vice president for the Philadelphia School of Design for women, where his daughter Emily worked actively. In 1876, Sartain was chosen to head the art department for the centennial exposition.   « Less

A charming oil on porcelain tile by famed British Landscape & Genre Royal Academy artist William Collins (1788-1847). Signed on the back. Depicting three children prawn  More »

A charming oil on porcelain tile by famed British Landscape & Genre Royal Academy artist William Collins (1788-1847). Signed on the back. Depicting three children prawn fishing with net at water s edge. The background with village and snow capped mountains. Having original fine period gold leaf frame. Excellent Condition Image size is 10 x 7 .   « Less

Fine 19th C American Theorm Still Life Painting In A Tramp Art Frame. Circa: 1860-1885 Excellent Condition Found In Manchester, Vermont.

Fine 19th C American Theorm Still Life Painting In A Tramp Art Frame. Circa: 1860-1885 Excellent Condition Found In Manchester, Vermont.   « Less

One Very Fine Early 19th C American Portrait Of A Young Handsome Boy With A Book Attributed To Artist: William Matthew Prior. Circa: 1830-1840 In Untouched Condition  More »

One Very Fine Early 19th C American Portrait Of A Young Handsome Boy With A Book Attributed To Artist: William Matthew Prior. Circa: 1830-1840 In Untouched Condition Without Any Restoration. This Lovely Portrait Has Survived In An Excellent State Of Preservation. Untouched Condition. Period Mahogany Veneer Frame Image Size: 11 1/2'' X 15 1/2'' Mahogany Frame Size: 18 1/4'' X 22 1/4''   « Less

Superb 19th C Oil Painting Signed By Artist: William Pierce Stubbs (1842-1909) The Schooner ''E.O.Clark'' Off Thatcher''s Island Oil on canvas 22 3/4'' X 36'' Gilt Frame  More »

Superb 19th C Oil Painting Signed By Artist: William Pierce Stubbs (1842-1909) The Schooner ''E.O.Clark'' Off Thatcher''s Island Oil on canvas 22 3/4'' X 36'' Gilt Frame Excellent Condition   « Less

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One Very Fine 19th C American Oil Painting Of A Young Gentleman By Artist: Ammi Philips Circa: 1820-1840 In Outstanding State Of Preservation With Original Frame. Original  More »

One Very Fine 19th C American Oil Painting Of A Young Gentleman By Artist: Ammi Philips Circa: 1820-1840 In Outstanding State Of Preservation With Original Frame. Original Stretchers, Original Canvas & Without Any Restoration, Repair, Replacement Or Inpainting. A Choice Example In Superb Condition By This Artist. Currently Being Nicknamed Max!   « Less

Fine 19th C American School Folk Art Gouche On Artist''s Board, Depicting A Wintry New England Landscape With Several Figures Skating On A Pond, Two Wielding Hockey Sticks,  More »

Fine 19th C American School Folk Art Gouche On Artist''s Board, Depicting A Wintry New England Landscape With Several Figures Skating On A Pond, Two Wielding Hockey Sticks, And Three Figures On Skis Against A Hilly Backdrop With Houses, Barns, Trees, And Buildings With Distant Mountains, 12 1/2'' X 16 1/2'' In A Black Painted Wood Frame. Circa: 1885-1910 Note: Two Notes Found With The Painting Relate That The Painting Was Done By Livinia Webber, New England, 19th Century, And Titled ''Skating On Torsey Pond,'' About 1835, Gouache.'' The Other Note Is Inscribed ''Skating On Torsey Pond Is A New Hampshire Winter Scene Painted In 1837.....'' Due To The History Of Hockey Earliest Record Being Just Prior To 1790-1800 Played With A Ball Not A Puck It Is Possible That The Attached Note Be Of Consideration But Due To The Overall Remote Subject Matter, The History Of Skiing, The Design Layout, Style, Clothing It Is More Appropriate To Attribute The Painting To Be Completed Around 1885-1910. Regardless Of Proceived Documented Age This Is Still A Charming Folk Art Rural New England Work. Excellent Condition Exhibited: The Minneapolis Institute Of Arts, By And For The People: American Folk Art From A Private Collection, October 3 - November 14, 1976, Retains Exhibition Label On Reverse.   « Less

Superb & Important 19th C French Landscape Oil On Panel Signed By Artist: Julian Dupre (1851 - 1910) Title: Tending The Cows'' Signed Lower Left: Julian Dupre 4'' X 5''  More »

Superb & Important 19th C French Landscape Oil On Panel Signed By Artist: Julian Dupre (1851 - 1910) Title: Tending The Cows'' Signed Lower Left: Julian Dupre 4'' X 5'' Unframed, 14'' X 18'' Framed. Provenance: Private Collection In France Through A London Art Dealer. Julien Dupre was one of the second generation of French Realist painters. His subjects were often humble -peasants tending farm animals and working in the fields. Dupre''s paintings are somewhat influenced by Impressionism - in his loose brush work - however, they also possess the superb draughtsmanship and attention to detail. Julian Dupre exhibited successfully at the Paris Salon from 1876 until 1881 and was successful in his lifetime. His works are sought after and critically acclaimed by serious collectors and museums. Dupre was awarded several medals including the Legion d''honneuir in 1892. His works are owned privately world wide and are in several of the leading international museums. listed. Museums: 1. Carcassonne - ''Dans La Prairie'' 2. Grenoble - ''Vallee a Archelles'' 3. Le Mans - ''Les Lieurs de Gerbes'' 4. Metropolitan Museum Of Art, New York City - ''Le Ballon'' 5. Art Moderne, Paris - ''La Vache Blanche'' 6. Petit Palais, Paris - ''La Traite'' 7. Prague - ''La Faneuse'' 8. St. Louis - ''Au Paturage'' Please Contact Us If You Are Interested In Selling Your Oil Paintings By Artist Julian Dupre. (1851-1910).   « Less

Superb 19th C Ameircan Still Life Oil Painting ''Basket of Grapes'' Signed & Dated 1878 By Artist Hugh Newell Signed Lower Right(1830 - 1915) Size: 16'' X 20'' Inches  More »

Superb 19th C Ameircan Still Life Oil Painting ''Basket of Grapes'' Signed & Dated 1878 By Artist Hugh Newell Signed Lower Right(1830 - 1915) Size: 16'' X 20'' Inches Excellent Condition Born in Belfast, Ireland, Hugh Newell made a name for himself as an artist and instructor after settling in the United States in the middle of the nineteenth century. Before his move, Newell studied at the best schools in Europe: the Academy of Antwerp, the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris (under Thomas Couture), and the Royal College of Art in London. In 1951, he established himself in Baltimore, creating still lifes, portraits, landscapes, and genre scenes whose precision reflected his extensive training. Newell s bright, naturalistic work was highly popular, and he exhibited at the American Watercolor Society, the National Academy of Design, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the Brooklyn Art Association, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Boston Art Club, and the Washington Art Association. He was also a prominent art instructor who served as the Principal of the Pittsburgh Women s School of Design, the President of the Maryland Institute College of Art, and the Professor of Drawing at Johns Hopkins University. His work can now be seen in the Baltimore Museum of Art, the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, the Shelburne Museum, the Reading Public Museum, the Maryland Historical Society, and the Peabody Institute. A very fine composition in superb condition. We are always interested in representing works privately by appointment for your consideration or displaying such works of merit for our established clients for purchase in our Vermont gallery. We build private collections of merit since 1984. All inquiries are strictly confidental. Please contact the director Mark Reinfurt - Equinox Antiques & Fine Art 802-362-3540.   « Less