Large folio handcolored swan lithograph by Edward Lear (del. et lithog.). Printed by C, Hullmandel. Domestic Swan, plate 354. From John Gould's The Birds of Europe, 1832-37.  More »

Large folio handcolored swan lithograph by Edward Lear (del. et lithog.). Printed by C, Hullmandel. Domestic Swan, plate 354. From John Gould's The Birds of Europe, 1832-37. Excellent condition, handsomely mounted and framed. Purchased from W. Graham Arader circa 1980. Frame is 29 x 22.25; image is 20.25 x 13.75. Edward Lear,one of the greatest ornithological artists of his era, was a self-taught naturalist and painter who later became famous as a writer of nonsense and limericks. Lear¹s exacting and masterly skill as an artist was employed by many major publishers of 19th century English ornithologies and natural histories. Born outside London in 1812, Lear was the 20th child of Jeremiah Lear, a London stockbroker. In 1816, Jeremiah went bankrupt, and Edward was raised primarily by his elder sister, Ann, who provided classical studies and taught him to draw from nature. At age 14, Lear began his career as an artist. About 1828, Lear began work as a zoological draughtsman, working with, among other notables, Prideaux John Selby. It was there he also met John Gould, the Society¹s taxidermist, who became one of the great 19th century naturalist publishers. Lear drew 68 plates and many of the foregrounds for Gould¹s Birds of Europe (1832-1837). Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6.35% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply. *** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site www.OneofaKindAntiques.com and click the Archives / Homepage logo ***   « Less

Bronze 1892 pair of medallions commemorating the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America by Cristoforo Colombo (Christopher Colombus). L. Pogliaghi Invento E Modello /  More »

Bronze 1892 pair of medallions commemorating the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America by Cristoforo Colombo (Christopher Colombus). L. Pogliaghi Invento E Modello / A. Cappucchio Incise / Stabilimento Johnson Milano / MCCCCXCII - MDCCCXCII. Diameter of each is 101.9 mm, or 4 inches. This large size is also in the collection of Yale University Art Gallery. Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6.35% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply.This piece is on display in our gallery at Clock TowerAntiques Center and can be seen in-person by visiting 824 E Main Street Branford,CT06405. For hours of operation visit: http://www.ClockTowerAntiquesCenter.com *** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site www.OneofaKindAntiques.com and click the Archives / Homepage logo ***   « Less

Blue Boy, portrait photograph framed in beautiful ornate wood slight gold,under glass. 2.5" x 26.5" x 19". Very good aged, covered wood reverse!

Blue Boy, portrait photograph framed in beautiful ornate wood slight gold,under glass. 2.5" x 26.5" x 19". Very good aged, covered wood reverse!   « Less

Superb painting, oil on mahogany panel, from around 1850, by the highly listed Dutch/Belgian painter Adolphe Alexander Dillens ( 1821-1877) The Dutch/Belgian artist Adolphe  More »

Superb painting, oil on mahogany panel, from around 1850, by the highly listed Dutch/Belgian painter Adolphe Alexander Dillens ( 1821-1877) The Dutch/Belgian artist Adolphe Alexandre Dillens produced mainly genre works after completing his studies at the academy in Ghent. He was inspired by scenes from everyday life in Zeeland and also by folk tales. His works are characterized by his clear compositions and use of rich colours and detail. The genre scene paintings by Dillens sell for over 20,000 US$ and are sold in US art galleries for even many many more. This genre scene " couple in love with dog, a Papillon dog" is superb, not cleaned, in the original state as it came from the estate. Signed lower left " A Dillens". Dimensions: the original 19th frame: 21.7" x 18.1" ( 55 x 46 cm) the painting: 13.2" x 9.8" ( 33.5 x 25 cm) State: good, not restored, as found in the estate Provenance: great private estate As always, this painting comes with coa   « Less

Superb early 17th Century or end 16th century painting, Oil on oak panel, Most probably an Italian Master ( or Flemish) Real top museum quality. A portrait of a noble  More »

Superb early 17th Century or end 16th century painting, Oil on oak panel, Most probably an Italian Master ( or Flemish) Real top museum quality. A portrait of a noble gentleman. Ready to hang, In modern but matching exquisite frame. Directly from a Paris private estate. With old collection or sale number on the back: "232". Dimension: frame: 24.8" x 21.3" ( 63 x 54 cm) Painting: 18.3" x 14.8" ( 46.5 x37.5 cm) As always: description guaranteed. A very moderate price for this top quality old Master   « Less

Very unique and rare miniature portrait painting, most probably French, of a Royal young boy, oil on copper, original early 17th century. Provenance: a French Noble family  More »

Very unique and rare miniature portrait painting, most probably French, of a Royal young boy, oil on copper, original early 17th century. Provenance: a French Noble family estate, with old Royal connections. With an unidentified coat of arms on the upper left and " AETATIS SVAE 16 16?? ( probably 1613 or 1616). State: as found, not restored, in the original state. Dimensions: of the frame ( frame from +-1900): 5.1" x 4.3" ( 13 x 11 cm) of the painting: 3.3" x 2.7" ( 8.3 x 6.8 cm) Free shipping worldwide.   « Less

Really superb oil on canvas, a view of the French Provence. By the highly listed French impressionist Gabriel Deschamps ( 1919). Gabriel Deschamps was born in 1919 and  More »

Really superb oil on canvas, a view of the French Provence. By the highly listed French impressionist Gabriel Deschamps ( 1919). Gabriel Deschamps was born in 1919 and studied at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux Arts in Paris. From 1939 he was a State Art Professor and a member of the Paris Autumn Salon. He is best known for his evocative landscapes depicting Provence, where he had a house and the spectacular coastline of the South of France. His paintings perfectly capture the fresh, vibrant colours and the intense quality of light in that region. Deschamps' paintings were sold to many collectors in the world and the USA in his lifetime and his works are represented in important private collections in the USA, Japan, Brazil, etc... His paintings of the Provence sell for over 20,000US$ in the US. This painting is signed lower right, has collector and gallery stamps on the back and is titled on the stretcher by the painter: " cour de ferme à Grasse" ( farm courtyard at Grasse). Grasse is a famous village in the French Provence. ( this is a so-called "Mas" at Grasse) The colours and details are magnificent; the painting seems to "live". No inpaintings or restorations. Perfect state. Dimensions: frame: 29.1" x 38.6" ( 74 x 98 cm) painting: 19.7" x 28.7" ( 50 x 73cm) This painting comes with coa, value estimation of 20,000 US$,... A fantastic good investment as these paintings by Deschamps are very sought after. Will be sold at any serious offer. As always; shipping to the US included.   « Less

Pair of carved stone fu lions with early red paint and gold. 18c 9"h x 7"w x 4.5"d

Pair of carved stone fu lions with early red paint and gold. 18c 9"h x 7"w x 4.5"d   « Less

A beautiful Karamajong young man's headdress made of clay and lined on the inside with human hair with elaborate plumes of ostrich feathers. Uganda, early to mid 1900s

A beautiful Karamajong young man's headdress made of clay and lined on the inside with human hair with elaborate plumes of ostrich feathers. Uganda, early to mid 1900s   « Less

A wonderful Chinese bronze kylin censor standing with snake and open mouthed snarling expression, 1800s. 15"h x 10", all original, hinge separated.

A wonderful Chinese bronze kylin censor standing with snake and open mouthed snarling expression, 1800s. 15"h x 10", all original, hinge separated.   « Less