Maurice Legendre

Maurice Legendre Watercolor of Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris

Early 20th Century

Mystery Artist Untitled (Townscape), 20th century Oil on board 19 x 26 3/8 in. Framed: 24 x 31 x 1 1/4 in. Signed lower right

Maurice Legendre 1. La Rue Norvins du Sacre-Coeur, c. Early 20th century 2. L'arc de Triomphe Oil on wood panel 5 1/2 x 7 1/8 in. (each) Framed: 8 5/8 x 10 x 1 1/2 in. (each) Signed lower left Inscribed verso Maurice Legendre was a noted French impressionist and sculptor, especially known for his Parisian and London landmark scenes. The present paintings depict iconic spots in Paris, and their charming size affords the opportunity to hang them anywhere in your home. Legendre was a pupil of Robert Couturier and Marcel Grimond...

Untitled, c. 21st Century Watercolor and pastel on paper Sight: 17 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. Framed: 26 3/4 x 30 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. Signed lower right: Cavanagh

George Howell Gay (American, 1858-1931) Untitled Seascape, c. late 19th-early 20th century Watercolor on board 12 x 17 3/4 in. Framed: 16 1/4 x 22 1/4 in. Signed lower right: Geo Howell Gay George H. Gay was well known for his watercolor landscapes, seascapes and paintings of rivers and ships, mostly along the shores of New England. Gay also painted snowscapes, but these are scarcer. It is unusual to find an oil painting by this artist, as he worked mainly in watercolor. Some of his works display a tonalist aesthetic. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 2, 1858, and lived in Chicago and then in 1889, settled in Bronxville, New York. Gay was a pupil of Paul Brown and Henry Elkins in Chicago. He is known to have exhibited at the National Academy of Design in 1890; Boston Art...

George Howell Gay (American, 1858-1931) Untitled Landscape, c. late 19th-early 20th century Watercolor on board 12 x 17 3/4 in. Framed: 16 1/4 x 22 1/4 in. Signed lower right: Geo Howell Gay George H. Gay was well known for his watercolor landscapes, seascapes and paintings of rivers and ships, mostly along the shores of New England. Gay also painted snowscapes, but these are scarcer. It is unusual to find an oil painting by this artist, as he worked mainly in watercolor. Some of his works display a tonalist aesthetic. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 2, 1858, and lived in Chicago and then in 1889, settled in Bronxville, New York. Gay was a pupil of Paul Brown and Henry Elkins in Chicago. He is known to have exhibited at the National Academy of Design in 1890; Boston Art...

Abraham Soffer (American, 1922-2004) Untitled, c. 21st Century Watercolor on paper Sight: 6 3/4 x 9 1/2 in. Framed: 11 3/4 x 14 3/4 x 3/4 in. Signed lower right: A. Soffer Abraham S...

La Baie des Anges a Nice et le Casino is a lovely gouache on paper from 1928. The work is fully authenticated by Fanny Guillon-Laffaille and is listed in the Raoul Dufy Catalogue Rai...

Muriel Archer was born on June 25th 1911 - she died just before her 100th birthday, fond of drawing and painting from an early age, she did her first drawing when she was four years ...

Watercolor on paper. Phong Trinh uses her surroundings and travels as inspiration for her vivid watercolors. Her sense of color and impressionistic style imbue each of her works wit...

Phong Trinh uses her surroundings and travels as inspiration for her vivid watercolors. Her sense of color and impressionistic style imbue each of her works with a romantic and nosta...

Muriel Archer was born on June 25 1911 - she died just before her 100th birthday, fond of drawing and painting from an early age, she did her first drawing when she was four years ol...

Emprunt 6% Souscrivez (War Loan 6% Subscribe) Signed "Raoul Dufy" (lower right) Gouache on paper This vibrant gouache on paper by the renowned Raoul Dufy is not only a work of exceptional artistry, but also represents an important period in world history. The piece was a special commission ordered by the French government, who sought to encourage the French people to join in the post-war reconstruction efforts. Following World War I, the French government was destitute. The cost of the Great War had been tremendous not only in lives lost, but also in terms of infrastructure and finances. In order to reclaim its place as a great power on the world stage, France needed funds to reconstruct its key industries, and quickly. Thus, the government turned to one of the most famous French artists of the day - Raoul Dufy - to create this gouache on paper as an advertisement for the country's war bonds. The extraordinary work represents Dufy's own sense of patriotic duty. Entirely unique in his oeuvre, it is clear that Dufy wished to create something truly special to help his war-torn country. The artist deftly captures the industry of France in the colorful composition, showcasing bridges, buildings, ships and other key elements of the country's infrastructure in order to evoke the viewers' pride, patriotism and willingness to help. The words Emprunt 6% Souscrivez (War Loan 6% Subscribe) are boldly written across the top, seeking subscribers to a 6% interest loan to help rebuild the country - a very healthy return for the age. The powerful painting represents one of the most effective and extensive patriotic campaigns of all time. France relied heavily on the willingness of its citizens to lend money...