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Francis the First Tea Strainer, Francis the First Nut Dish, and Hanover
Located in Surfside, FL
Sterling silver 3 pieces set- 1) Francis the First,patented in 1907 by Reed & Barton: 1) Tea
Category
20th Century Coffee and Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
FRANCIS THE FIRST sterling silver flatware set 45 pieces total. .
Located in Surfside, FL
FRANCIS THE FIRST sterling silver flatware set patented in 1907 by Reed & Barton. 45 pieces- 5
Category
20th Century Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
FRANCIS THE FIRST sterling silver flatware set patented in 1907 by Reed & Barton
Located in Surfside, FL
FRANCIS THE FIRST sterling silver flatware set patented in 1907 by Reed & Barton. 57 pieces- 4
Category
20th Century Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Julia PARDOE. The Court And Reign Of Francis - 3 vols - 1887 - IN A FINE BINDING
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: PARDOE, Julia.
TITLE: The Court And Reign Of Francis The First King Of France.
PUBLISHER
Category
Antique 1880s British Books
Materials
Leather
H 8.75 in W 5.88 in D 1.5 in
The First Shave
By Joseph Francis Kernan
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Date: 1934
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 22.00" x 23.00"
Signature: Signed Lower Left
Cover of Northwest Farmer Magazine, February 1934.
Category
1930s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Cabin - Drypoint by Francis Saymour-Haden - 1877
Located in Roma, IT
The Cabin is an original Modern artwork realized by Sir Francis Saymour-Haden (16 September 1818
Category
1870s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching, Drypoint
H 5.48 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Sam Francis McGovern '72 Poster (Hand signed by Sam Francis) Abstract lithograph
By Sam Francis
Located in New York, NY
profound Abstract Expressionists, American artist Sam Francis (1923-1994) is noted as one of the first post
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Offset, Lithograph
Untitled, 1981, Sam Francis Monotype
By Sam Francis
Located in Newport Beach, CA
first post-World War II painters to develop an international reputation. Francis created thousands of
Category
1980s More Prints
Materials
Ink, Oil, Watercolor, Handmade Paper, Pigment, Monotype
Untitled, 1981, Sam Francis Monotype
By Sam Francis
Located in Newport Beach, CA
, American artist Sam Francis (1923-1994) is noted as one of the first post-World War II painters to develop
Category
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Art
Materials
Paint, Paper
"The Hunt, " Francis Luis Mora, Sporting Art, Autumn Landscape, Impressionism
By Francis Luis Mora
Located in New York, NY
Francis Luis Mora (1874 - 1940)
The Hunt
Oil on panel
12 x 16 inches
Signed lower left
F. (Francis
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Composition by Sam Francis - Abstract, mixed media
By Sam Francis
Located in London, GB
noted as one of the first post-World War II painters to develop an international reputation. Francis
Category
1990s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Hermit Crab Cufflinks
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London
Have you ever seen a group of hermit crabs swapping
Category
2010s British Contemporary Cufflinks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sam Francis - Michel Waldberg - Metaphysique Du Vid
By Sam Francis
Located in New York, NY
reacted against the first generation by focusing on more expressive uses of color. Francis’s love of color
Category
1980s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Bowler Hat Cufflinks
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Firenze, IT
-enamelled black detailing, these bowler hats mimick the original bowler hat, first made in 1849.
With small
Category
2010s British Contemporary Cufflinks
Materials
Sterling Silver
The Cabin - Original Drypoint by Sir Francis Saymour-Haden - 1877
Located in Roma, IT
The Cabin is an original Modern artwork realized by Sir Francis Saymour-Haden (16 September 1818
Category
1870s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Drypoint
H 5.48 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Poster for Francis Bacon’s First Russian Exhibition Poster
Located in Pewsey, GB
This iconic poster was printed to advertise the first retrospective exhibition in Russia granted to
Category
Late 20th Century Russian Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Free Shipping
H 35.44 in W 22.64 in D 0.4 in
Art Menagers Poster Cream by Francis Bernard
By Francis Bernard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A poster by French artist Francis Bernard (1900-1979) for the Arts Ménagers exhibition at the
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Posters
Deakin & Francis Limited Edition LED Pilot Skull Cufflinks
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London
Truly one of a kind, these unique LED Pilot Skull
Category
2010s British Contemporary Cufflinks
Materials
Base Metal
"Untitled, " Sherron Francis, Female Abstract Expressionism, White Impasto
By Sherron Francis
Located in New York, NY
. Francis helped to found The Bowery Gallery in 1969 and received her first solo exhibition there in 1970
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Working Laborers, " Francis Bevilacqua, Soviet Cold War Art
Located in New York, NY
Francis Bevilacqua (American, b. 1911)
Working Laborers, n.d.
Oil and pigment on black granite
44 x
Category
Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Granite
First Frost, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
A pair of Orcas starts their annual journey south from the Salish Sea to the warmer waters of Southern California and Mexico. :: Painting :: Realism :: This piece comes with an off...
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
"Untitled" Sherron Francis, Female Abstract Expressionism, Black Color Field
By Sherron Francis
Located in New York, NY
received her first solo exhibition there in 1970 for her figurative works. After this exhibition, Francis
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
"Untitled" Sherron Francis, Female Abstract Expressionism, Black Color Field
By Sherron Francis
Located in New York, NY
. Francis helped to found The Bowery Gallery in 1969 and received her first solo exhibition there in 1970
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Grey II" Sherron Francis, Female Abstract Expressionism, Color Field
By Sherron Francis
Located in New York, NY
received her first solo exhibition there in 1970 for her figurative works. After this exhibition, Francis
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Sklye by Sam Francis - Abstract Modern Work on Paper
By Sam Francis
Located in London, GB
Expressionists, American artist Sam Francis is noted as one of the first post-World War II painters to develop an
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Faces - Original Lithograph by Francis Mockel - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Faces is an original lithograph realized by Francis Mockel (1940)
Francis Mockel painter and
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 8.67 in W 6.7 in D 0.04 in
Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Hermit Crab Pendant and Chain
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London
Have you ever seen a group of hermit crabs swapping
Category
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Portrait of Woman - Original Etching by Francis Mockel - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Woman is an original etching realized by Francis Mockel (1940)
Limited edition of some
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil, Pen
H 9.45 in W 5.32 in D 0.04 in
UNTITLED (1969), [SF69-005], Abstract Painting by Sam Francis
By Sam Francis
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sam Francis (1923‐1994)
UNTITLED [SF69-005]
acrylic on paper
104.7 x 74.9 cm (41 1/4 x 29 1/2 in
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
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Abstract Color Field Gradient Painting California Minimalism Shingo Francis
By Shingo Francis
Located in Surfside, FL
Francis, Shingo (Japanese/American, born 1969),
W3 , 1999
Encaustic and watercolor painting on
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Encaustic, Watercolor, Archival Paper
Abstract Color Field Gradient Painting California Minimalism Shingo Francis
By Shingo Francis
Located in Surfside, FL
Francis, Shingo (Japanese/American, born 1969),
W3 , 1999
Encaustic and watercolor painting on
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Encaustic, Watercolor, Archival Paper
Abstract Color Field Gradient Painting California Minimalism Shingo Francis
By Shingo Francis
Located in Surfside, FL
Francis, Shingo (Japanese/American, born 1969),
W3 , 1999
Encaustic and watercolor painting on
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Encaustic, Watercolor, Archival Paper
"Sonic Lark" Sherron Francis, Female Abstract Expressionism, Long Color Field
By Sherron Francis
Located in New York, NY
received her first solo exhibition there in 1970 for her figurative works. After this exhibition, Francis
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Untitled" Sherron Francis, Female Abstract Expressionism Green Gold Color Field
By Sherron Francis
Located in New York, NY
received her first solo exhibition there in 1970 for her figurative works. After this exhibition, Francis
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
"Noble O" Sherron Francis, Female Abstract Expressionism, Black Color Field
By Sherron Francis
Located in New York, NY
Sherron Francis
Noble O, 1976
Signed, titled and dated on the reverse
Acrylic and mixed media on
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Untitled" Sherron Francis, Female Abstract Expressionism, Red Green Color Field
By Sherron Francis
Located in New York, NY
. Francis helped to found The Bowery Gallery in 1969 and received her first solo exhibition there in 1970
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Untitled" Sherron Francis, Female Abstract Expressionism, Blue Red Color Field
By Sherron Francis
Located in New York, NY
. Francis helped to found The Bowery Gallery in 1969 and received her first solo exhibition there in 1970
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
“Paradise of Ash” Sam Francis (American 1923-1994) Framed Diptych
By Sam Francis
Located in Chicago, IL
first began to paint. Francis went on to graduate from the University of California, Berkeley in 1950
Category
Vintage 1980s American Expressionist Prints
Materials
Plexiglass, Giltwood, Paper
"Titled Out" Sherron Francis, Female Abstract Expressionism, Brown Color Field
By Sherron Francis
Located in New York, NY
Sherron Francis
Titled Out, 1973
Signed, titled and dated on the reverse
Acrylic on canvas
66 3/4 x
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Francis Jourdain Sofa or Bench in Woven Straw and Wood
By Francis Jourdain
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Francis Jourdain, sofa or bench, straw, stained beech, France, 1930s
This exceptional sofa is a
Category
Vintage 1930s French Rustic Sofas
Materials
Straw, Beech
"Trap Rock, " Sherron Francis, Female Abstract Expressionism, Blue Color Field
By Sherron Francis
Located in New York, NY
. Francis helped to found The Bowery Gallery in 1969 and received her first solo exhibition there in 1970
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Pete's Neck", Sherron Francis, Female Abstract Expressionist, Beige Color Field
By Sherron Francis
Located in New York, NY
. Francis helped to found The Bowery Gallery in 1969 and received her first solo exhibition there in 1970
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Limited Signed Deluxe Monograph with Slipcase (signed & numbered by Sam Francis)
By Sam Francis
Located in New York, NY
Expressionists, American artist Sam Francis (1923-1994) is noted as one of the first post-World War II painters
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Silk, Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset, Board
SF64-045, Sam Francis, Acrylic, American Abstraction, Postwar, Work on paper
By Sam Francis
Located in Geneva, CH
SF64-045, Sam Francis, Acrylic, American Abstraction, Postwar, Work on paper
1964
Acrylic on paper
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Dutch Fishing Vessels in Storm /// Francis Swaine Maritime Seascape Antique Ship
By Francis Swaine
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
that time had five small children. The first-born of these children was the Francis Swaine who became
Category
1770s Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paint, Oil, Panel, Wood Panel, Board
1950 original poster by Francis Picabia - Le Beau Temps in Alès
By Francis Picabia
Located in PARIS, FR
Poster printed in lithography after a drawing by Francis Picabia, designed for the opening in May
Category
1950s Dada Prints and Multiples
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in
Francis Sydney Muschamp RBA, A Game Of Chess
By Francis Sydney Muschamp
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This late 19th-century oil painting by British artist Francis Sydney Muschamp RBA (1851-1929
Category
1890s English School Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mosquitobush Yankee Prints & Stories by Francis Tolman, Signed First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Mosquitobush Stories and Prints by Francis Tolman. Richard R Smith, New Hampshire, 1963. Signed and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Books
Materials
Paper
H 8.75 in W 6.5 in D 0.5 in
Le Peseur d’Ames - Rare Book Illustrated by Francis Picabia- 1931
By Francis Picabia
Located in Roma, IT
Le Peseur d’Ames is an original rare book illustrated by Francis Picabia (1879 - 1953) and written
Category
Early 20th Century Modern More Art
Materials
Paper
H 11.03 in W 8.86 in D 0.4 in
Original poster, in an Art Deco style, by Francis Bernard Olympia typewriter
Located in PARIS, FR
Original poster, in an Art Deco style, was made in 1936 by Francis Bernard 🇫🇷 (1900-1979) to
Category
1930s Art Deco Prints and Multiples
Materials
Paper
"Saratoga, " John Francis Murphy, Hudson River School, Tonalism
By John Francis Murphy
Located in New York, NY
John Francis Murphy (1853 - 1921)
Saratoga, 1876
Graphite on paper
Sight 8 3/4 x 10 1/2 inches
Category
1870s Tonalist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Sizable Pair of Jesus & Mary Bronze Wall Plaque Sculptures by Francis Corbeels
By Francis Corbeels
Located in Lisse, NL
made by this artisan. Francis Corbeels has beautifully captured the serene and wise facial features of
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Free Shipping
H 1.5 in Dm 11.6 in
Francis Newton Souza, Indian 20th Century artist, nude abstract drawing
By Francis Newton Souza
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Francis Newton Souza (Indian, 1924 – 2002)
Odalisque
Pen on paper
15.3/4 x 9.7/8 in. (40 x 25 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pen
H 15.75 in W 9.88 in D 1 in
La Roxerie - Original Etching by Sir Francis Seymour Haden - 1867
Located in Roma, IT
La Roxerie is an original modern artwork realized by the English artist Sir Francis Seymour Haden
Category
1860s Modern Landscape Prints
Materials
Etching
H 10.24 in W 14.18 in D 0.04 in
Davis F. Schwartz "Historic First Theater, Monterey County" PRINT c.1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
Davis Francis Schwartz "Historic First Theater, Monterey County" Original PRINT C.1950
PRINT
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Prints
Materials
Watercolor
Summer Garden, Attributed to Edward Francis Rook, Jr., American Impressionist
Located in Wiscasset, ME
"Summer Garden" is attributed to Edward Francis Rook, Jr., who was born in New York City in 1870
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
The Church of St. Francis and the Natizone; Cividale
By John Taylor Arms
Located in Middletown, NY
his focus to printmaking, having published his first etching in 1919. His first subjects were the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Landscape Prints
Materials
Laid Paper, Handmade Paper, Etching
The First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation Before the Cabinet
Located in Paonia, CO
The First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation Before the Cabinet is a hand-colored steel
Category
1860s Other Art Style Portrait Prints
Materials
Engraving
H 23.75 in W 32.75 in D 0.07 in
The Life of Francis Marion by Simms, 1855
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a very rare eleventh edition hardback illustrated copy of The Life of Francis Marion W
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Books
Materials
Paper
The Colonnade, Island of Philae
By Francis Frith
Located in Fairlawn, OH
-educated audience (Hannavy). In 1856-58, Francis Frith made two expeditions, first to Egypt and then to
Category
1860s Romantic Landscape Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
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Vintage Adobe