Achille Laugé

Almond Trees in Spring

1919-1944

Edouard Léon Cortès 1882-1969 | French Boulevard Magenta, Place de la République Signed “Edouard Cortès” (lower right) Oil on canvas Celebrated as the “Parisian Poet of Painting,”...

Rubaldo Merello 1872 - 1922 | Italian Monastery Complex with Statue of Maria Signed “Merello R.“ (lower right) Oil on canvas Rubaldo Merello was a prolific turn-of-the-century art...

Ramon Dilley 1933 - | Spanish Le château d’Artigny Signed “Dilley 90” (lower right) Signed and titled “Ramon Dilley / Le château d’Artigny” (en verso) O...

Isaac Israëls 1865-1934 Dutch The Royal Stock Exchange Signed "Isaac Israels" (lower right) Oil on canvas Isaac Israëls' The Royal Stock Exchange offers a compelling perspective of the preeminent economic institution at the turn of the century. The bustling streets of Cornhill and Threadneedle, filled with London's iconic double-decker buses, converge towards the pinnacle of the renowned building, receding into the bright background. Israëls was known for riding double-decker buses, which allowed him to enjoy the city from an elevated vantage point. The unique point-of-view of The Royal Stock Exchange invites viewers to experience a transient moment as a tourist in the center of the city, above the bustling crowds. Born in Amsterdam in 1865, Isaac Israëls was a prodigious artist who demonstrated innate talent from a young age, much like his esteemed father, Jozef Israëls, a prominent member of the influential Hague School. Often called the "Amsterdam Impressionist," his association with the renowned Tachtigers, a group of Dutch artists and intellectuals, had a profound impact on his artistic vision. Sharing the belief that form must harmonize with content, the Tachtigers nurtured Israëls' development of a highly evocative and emotive style that perfectly complemented his emotionally charged subjects. While Israëls was identified as an Impressionist during his time, his distinctive technique, reminiscent of the master Paul Cézanne, was characterized by bold painterly brushstrokes, rich color palettes and a meticulous spatial arrangement, setting him apart as a masterful artist of his era. Early in his career, Israëls exhibited a keen eye for capturing the vibrancy of Amsterdam's streets and cabarets, skillfully portraying the energy and atmosphere of urban life with remarkable artistry. Drawn by the allure of Paris, he eventually made Montmartre his home, immersing himself in the vibrant artistic community alongside luminaries such as Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Edgar Degas. In this dynamic environment, Israëls' mastery of his style emerged, fueled by his deep appreciation for modern city life. In 1911, Israëls experienced his father's death, which led him to seek solace abroad. Reluctant to return to his homeland, he moved to London in 1913. Inspired by the bustling streets of West End, the lively pedestrians along the Thames and the iconic landmarks of Piccadilly Circus and Regent Street, as well as ballet students, Israëls found abundant creative inspiration in his new surroundings. Israëls' paintings of London, including this very work, are highly regarded for their energy and spirit. Considered rare gems in his oeuvre, his delightful creations perfectly capture the essence of London's dynamic vitality in the years before the onset of the First World War. During his lifetime, Israëls regularly exhibited at the Paris Salon and was celebrated for his ability to capture the beauty of everyday life in a way that was both poetic and poignant. His paintings are housed in the collections of prestigious museums worldwide, including the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and the Brooklyn Museum. His oeuvre was prominently showcased in the Kunstmuseum Den Haag’s 2008-2009 exhibition Jozef and Isaac Israëls. Circa 1913-1914 Canvas: 40" high x 29" wide Frame: 49" high x 37 3/8" wide x 3" deep Provenance: Art Gallery Francois Buffa & Fils, Amsterdam Private Collection of Dirk Oud, Amsterdam Private Collection of Eric Ruck (George Idle Chapman, Chapman & Co.), London Private Collection of David Burn...

Jean-Louis Lefort 1875-1954 French Place de la Trinité, Paris Signed “Jean Lefort” (lower right) Titled “Place de la Trinité — Paris” (lower left) Oil on canvas French artist Jea...

Willy Schlobach 1864-1951 Belgian Les falaises (The Cliffs) Oil on canvas Signed with artist’s monogram “W.S.” (lower right) This coastal landscape showcases the bold palette and...

A beautiful woman sits at an open window, gazing down at a small bird who has landed nearby in this serene portrait by Charles Levier. Warm orange tones are played off their complements in shades of blue, the artist utilizing several different layers of oils to create a subtle and relaxed view of a spring day near the sea. Beyond the window a small chapel sits on a peninsula, surrounded tranquil blue waters. This work, like many of Levier's, belongs to the French figurative movement of the Glorious Thirty (Les Trente Glorieuses) - the golden period of thirty years after WWII which were a time of great hope and prosperity in France. Inspired by Hollywood cinema, Charles Levier sought harmony in composition and purity of color and form. His said that his creations represented "a light and delicate world, of dark and subtle shades and colors." Levier worked in a somewhat abstracted, cubist style. Additionally he often employed the French technique of "cloisonnism" (after the French for "partition"), a style of post-Impressionist painting with bold and flat forms separated by dark contours, also seen in this work. The term was coined by critic Edouard Dujardin on the occasion of the Salon des Indépendants, in March 1888 and was commonly used by artists like Émile Bernard, Louis Anquetin, Paul...

"Mount Whitney, California" by Kenneth Harrison. Oil on Canvas, 36" x 36", 40" x 40" framed in a modern black floater. “My goal is to capture a peaceful relaxing moment on canvas” ...

Scottish artist John Maclauchlan Milne, RSA, (1885-1957) is a contemporary of Scottish Colourists Peploe, Fergusson, Cadell and Hunter. Like the...

Joshua Tolford (American, 1910-1985) Signed: Joshua Tolford (Lower, Right) " Sunday Morning ", circa 1950s First Baptist Church, Rockport, Massachusetts Oil on Canvas 16" x 20" Housed in a 3" Frame (Newcomb Macklin Molding) Overall Size: 21 1/4" x 25 1/4" Appears to be in very good condition. Ready to hang. Included with the item is an original photo postcard...

Jacques BOUYSSOU (1926-1997) Le port de Dieppe, 1969 Oil on original canvas, in perfect condition, original canvas. Large size : 90 x 118 cm Signed lower left Vintage frame Provena...

Georges YOLDJOGLOU ( né en 1933) Paris, vue sur les jardins de la Tour Eiffel Oil on canvas Size : 60 x 73cm Signed lower right Titled on the back...