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Antique Art

A view of the evening sea by Otis S. Weber (b. 1847)

A view of the evening sea by Otis S. Weber (b. 1847)

A view of the evening sea by Otis S. Weber (b. 1847). Oil on canvas in good condition with only scattered minor touch ins. Later gilt framing. Signed lower right. Otis S. Weber was a member of the Boston Art Club and the National Academy of Design, NYC and was...

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RMS Orontes in Gouache Painting, 20th Century

RMS Orontes in Gouache Painting, 20th Century

The RMS Orontes in gouache, early 20th century. A lovely nautical piece done with crispness seldom found. Gouache lends itself to these crisp effects and colors that remain bright over the years. The Orantes traveled between London and Sydney as a regular route. Now...

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Large Italian landscape, oil on canvas, 19th century

Large Italian landscape, oil on canvas, 19th century

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

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...

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Historical oil painting , 18th or early 19th century

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...

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Angelica, the Letter Oil Painting

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...

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