A Venice view, “The Church of the Salute”, late 19th or early 20th century, oil on canvas. Done in characteristic Venetian fashion with practiced brushstrokes in heavy paint. Does it remind you of a visit there?Continue reading
Category: Antique Art
The Argentina by C. K. Millir, 1895, Glasgow
This the British ship Argentina, a barque under full sail. This beautiful oil on canvas has been professional cleaned and restored. It is ready to display and enjoy. Off the bow appear white cliffs in this carefullyContinue reading
Oil or Gouache and Gum Painting on Canvas
Oil or gouache and gum painting on canvas, relined and professionally cleaned and revarnished, attributed to Richard Parkes Bonington (25 October 1802 – 23 September 1828). “Bonington was an English Romantic landscape painter, who moved to France at theContinue reading
Oil on canvas by Alfred de Dreux
Above a Frenchman and his son enjoy a ride in the country. Overall 20″ x 26.25″. Oil on canvas by Alfred de Dreux, born in 1810 into a privileged and colourful family.[1] He was the first childContinue reading
Italian “Capriccio” Oil on Canvas – SOLD
Italian “Capriccio” oil on canvas. A “Grand Tour” piece, late 1800s. When an important part of one’s education was to travel to the ancient world, icons of the earliest cultures gave memories as well as evidenceContinue reading