Large Italian landscape, oil on canvas, 19th century. A misty dawn scene shows cattle crossing the watering spot with flowers and trees alongside the bank. And old Roman signal tower is above with yet another tower in the distance and classical temples at the most...
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English oil on canvas landscape, 19th century
English oil on canvas landscape, 19th century, in a later molded gilt frame . “I wish I lived there“ best characterizes the charm of this English country scene. As one walks past a pond in the foreground, you are drawn through the gate to a view of distant cottages...
Historical oil painting , 18th or early 19th century
Historical oil painting , 18th or early 19th century, of Louis XVI giving a farewell to his family. The original version was by Mather Brown, American (1761-1831) and is at the Wdaworth Athenium. Oil painting on tin previously framed or mounted as a tray. Finely done...
Angelica, the Letter Oil Painting
Few artists could capture the anticipation painted here as the letter is opened. We immediately wonder the source and purpose of the letter and imagination takes hold of us. A gilt and emerald earing, a coral necklace, red sealing wax ,and a blue shawl highlight her...
Millhouse with a Waterwheel , 19th century
Millhouse with a waterwheel , 19th century, oil on canvas. later bird'seye maple framing. 26.5" x 22". $225
English Landscape with a Navigable Waterway or Aqueduct, 19th century
English landscape with a navigable waterway or aqueduct, 19th century. In this rare view, a canal boat is being horse drawn through an aqueduct that runs above a river. Please see the detail image. Gilt framing. Oil on canvas. Country British charm for $550. 24.5" x...
18th century oil on canvas on board of a Continental village.
Smaller 18th century oil on canvas on board of a Continental village. Half timbered buildings and a distant church set this scene showing villagers in 18th century dress. Details abound as distant men walk down the lane, people are a grouped in front of what may be a...
Italian Countryside Landscape Painting
Just purchased by us and proudly displayed here, this large (39.5" x 48.5" overall), Old Master offers an arcadian view where the romance of the Italian countryside includes ruins of ancient civilization. This extensive view move your eyes through multiple scenes as...
French Still Life with Shellfish and Game Oil on Canvas
Late 19th century French Still Life with Shellfish and Game oil on canvas by Raymond Tholer. Born in Paris November, 1859 Tholer made his debut at the Salon in 1877. He received honorable mention in both the 1882 and 1889 Universal Expositions (source: E. Benezit)....
18th Century English Portrait
English 18th century portrait. A young woman poses in a most extravagant gown for this most imposing formal portrait. A fine academic piece. H. 30, w. 25", $1700. She will be accompanied by a proper gilt baroque frame.