California - Decorative Art

Middle Eastern Islamic Vintage round brass tray.The handcrafted circular brass platter is decorated and hammered with Islamic Moorish designs.Heavy met...

A fine pair of French 18th-19th century whimsical rococo style chinoiserie oil on canvas, circle of Jean-Baptiste Pillement. (French, 1728-1808). One oil painting depicting an outdoor patio scene of a standing young mother, holding a fan, with her three young children playing with a horse-toy, a parrot and a cat, all surrounded by flowers, plants, trees, planters and flanked by a dragon fountain...

Rectangular high-relief copper Madonna & Child wall plaque, circa 1970s. The piece is made of cast copper and measures 8.5"W x 1.5"D x 10.5"H. It is in very good vintage condition wi...

Brutalist mixed metal wall sculpture by Henrik Horst, 1970's. Typical of his style this features various geometric, heavily textured, patinated metal pieces in an abstract design. In...

Mid-century modern portrait painting of a bearded man on board by Pascal Cucaro. Beautifully painted on textured masonite board with oil. Site measuring 3.5 inches wide and 7.5 inche...

David Allgood "Iris" Signed Serigraph numbered 261/500. Framed. Made in USA, c. 1980's.  

Wonderful vintage mosaic wall sculpture designed by California artist Max E. Neufeldt in the United States. Rarely can you find such a unique work where technique and arrangement in ...

Antique Chinese scenic painted carved wood doors. Each door is beautifully carved on one side and candles painted on the other side with mang Ming sty...

Nice sample of this series of the well known Philippine artist Jojo Legaspi , also master of drawing in charcoal .the image Zise is 8.5 x 11.75 inches , a...

Steel printmaking plates from various Disney pictures. Beautiful trace remnants of original ink gives these plates a painterly appeal. Fabulous displayed as a collection or individua...

This is a Chinese antique gilt metal Buddha head from Shan Xi, China. This Buddha Head is made from metal with gilt on the face and in very good cond...

An exquisitely detailed and evocative 1883 neoclassical oil painting on canvas by English-American artist George Vaughan Curtis depicting a s...

Midcentury art panel made from scraps of antique glass bottles scavenged from the infamous renovation of Amsterdam's Muntplein Square. A dynamic p...

Pair of decorative Koi wall pockets Charming Koi Wall Pockets to brighten-up an area "swimming upstream" to signify never "giving-up" "no-matter-the-o...

Orientalist Moorish gravure scene of Turkish women dancing in the harem. After Luigi Crosio (Italian, 1835-1916), Moorish Scene, "The Dancer" Luigi Crosio...

An endearing, wood-carved wall sculpture by William Westenhaver depicting a young boy reading a book. It is made of very grainy wood enhanced on some parts with black, pastel red, b...

Vintage 196s Original Etching Titled, Signed and Numbered "Dreams" #4/10 H. Valoff 1960s. 1960s Original Etching by Artist H. Valoff is framed and ready to hang. Dreams Is it's t...

A Fine Italian 19th Century Oil Painting on Canvas "La Madonna della Seggiola" after Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino 1483-1520). The circular painted canvas depicting a seated Madonna holding an infant Jesus Christ next to a child Saint John the Baptist, all within a massive carved two-tone gilt wood, gilt-patinated and gesso frame, which is identical to the frame on Raphael's original artwork. This painting is a 19th Century copy of Raphael's Madonna della Seggiola painted in 1514 and currently exhibited and part of the permanent collection at the Palazzo Pitti, Galleria Palatina, Florence, Italy. The bodies of the Virgin, Christ, and the boy Baptist fill the whole picture. The tender, natural looking embrace of the Mother and Child, and the harmonious grouping of the figures in the round, have made this one of Raphael's most popular Madonnas. The isolated chair leg is reminiscent of papal furniture, which has led to the assumption that Leo X himself commissioned the painting. Circa: 1890-1900. Subject: Religious painting Painting diameter: 28 inches (71.1 cm) Frame height: 55 1/8 inches (140 cm) Frame width: 46 inches (116.8 cm) Frame depth: 5 1/8 inches (13 cm) Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino (Italian, March 28 or April 6, 1483 - April 6, 1520), known as Raphael, was an Italian painter and architect of the High Renaissance. His work is admired for its clarity of form, ease of composition, and visual achievement of the Neoplatonic ideal of human grandeur. Together with Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, he forms the traditional trinity of great masters of that period. Raphael was enormously productive, running an unusually large workshop and, despite his death at 37, leaving a large body of work. Many of his works are found in the Vatican Palace, where the frescoed Raphael Rooms were the central, and the largest, work of his career. The best known work is The School of Athens in the Vatican Stanza della Segnatura. After his early years in Rome much of his work was executed by his workshop from his drawings, with considerable loss of quality. He was extremely influential in his lifetime, though outside Rome his work was mostly known from his collaborative printmaking. After his death, the influence of his great rival Michelangelo was more widespread until the 18th and 19th centuries, when Raphael's more serene and harmonious qualities were again regarded as the highest models. His career falls naturally into three phases and three styles, first described by Giorgio Vasari: his early years in Umbria, then a period of about four years (1504–1508) absorbing the artistic traditions of Florence, followed by his last hectic and triumphant twelve years in Rome, working for two Popes and their close associates. Raphael was born in the small but artistically significant central Italian city of Urbino in the Marche region, where his father Giovanni Santi was court painter to the Duke. The reputation of the court had been established by Federico III da Montefeltro, a highly successful condottiere who had been created Duke of Urbino by the Pope - Urbino formed part of the Papal States - and who died the year before Raphael was born. The emphasis of Federico's court was rather more literary than artistic, but Giovanni Santi was a poet of sorts as well as a painter, and had written a rhymed chronicle of the life of Federico, and both wrote the texts and produced the decor for masque-like court entertainments. His poem to Federico shows him as keen to show awareness of the most advanced North Italian painters, and Early Netherlandish artists as well. In the very small court of Urbino he was probably more integrated into the central circle of the ruling family than most court painters. Federico was succeeded by his son Guidobaldo da Montefeltro, who married Elisabetta Gonzaga, daughter of the ruler of Mantua, the most brilliant of the smaller Italian courts for both music and the visual arts. Under them, the court continued as a centre for literary culture. Growing up in the circle of this small court gave Raphael the excellent manners and social skills stressed by Vasari. Court life in Urbino at just after this period was to become set as the model of the virtues of the Italian humanist court through Baldassare Castiglione's depiction of it in his classic work The Book of the Courtier, published in 1528. Castiglione moved to Urbino in 1504, when Raphael was no longer based there but frequently visited, and they became good friends. He became close to other regular visitors to the court: Pietro Bibbiena and Pietro Bembo, both later cardinals, were already becoming well known as writers, and would be in Rome during Raphael's period there. Raphael mixed easily in the highest circles throughout his life, one of the factors that tended to give a misleading impression of effortlessness to his career. He did not receive a full humanistic education however; it is unclear how easily he read Latin. Early Life and Works His mother Màgia died in 1491 when Raphael was eight, followed on August 1, 1494 by his father, who had already remarried. Raphael was thus orphaned at eleven; his formal guardian became his only paternal uncle Bartolomeo, a priest, who subsequently engaged in litigation with his stepmother. He probably continued to live with his stepmother when not staying as an apprentice with a master. He had already shown talent, according to Vasari, who says that Raphael had been "a great help to his father". A self-portrait drawing from his teenage years shows his precocity. His father's workshop continued and, probably together with his stepmother, Raphael evidently played a part in managing it from a very early age. In Urbino, he came into contact with the works of Paolo Uccello, previously the court painter (d. 1475), and Luca Signorelli, who until 1498 was based in nearby Città di Castello. According to Vasari, his father placed him in the workshop of the Umbrian master Pietro Perugino as an apprentice "despite the tears of his mother". The evidence of an apprenticeship comes only from Vasari and another source, and has been disputed—eight was very early for an apprenticeship to begin. An alternative theory is that he received at least some training from Timoteo Viti, who acted as court painter in Urbino from 1495.Most modern historians agree that Raphael at least worked as an assistant to Perugino from around 1500; the influence of Perugino on Raphael's early work is very clear: "probably no other pupil of genius has ever absorbed so much of his master's teaching as Raphael did", according to Wölfflin. Vasari wrote that it was impossible to distinguish between their hands at this period, but many modern art historians claim to do better and detect his hand in specific areas of works by Perugino or his workshop. Apart from stylistic closeness, their techniques are very similar as well, for example having paint applied thickly, using an oil varnish medium, in shadows and darker garments, but very thinly on flesh areas. An excess of resin in the varnish often causes cracking of areas of paint in the works of both masters. The Perugino workshop was active in both Perugia and Florence, perhaps maintaining two permanent branches. Raphael is described as a "master", that is to say fully trained, in December 1500. His first documented work was the Baronci altarpiece for the church of Saint Nicholas of Tolentino in Città di Castello, a town halfway between Perugia and Urbino. Evangelista da Pian di Meleto, who had worked for his father, was also named in the commission. It was commissioned in 1500 and finished in 1501; now only some cut sections and a preparatory drawing remain. In the following years he painted works for other churches there, including the Mond Crucifixion (about 1503) and the Brera Wedding of the Virgin (1504), and for Perugia, such as the Oddi Altarpiece. He very probably also visited Florence in this period. These are large works, some in fresco, where Raphael confidently marshals his compositions in the somewhat static style of Perugino. He also painted many small and exquisite cabinet paintings in these years, probably mostly for the connoisseurs in the Urbino court, like the Three Graces and St. Michael, and he began to paint Madonnas and portraits. In 1502 he went to Siena at the invitation of another pupil of Perugino, Pinturicchio, "being a friend of Raphael and knowing him to be a draughtsman of the highest quality" to help with the cartoons, and very likely the designs, for a fresco series in the Piccolomini Library in Siena Cathedral. He was evidently already much in demand even at this early stage in his career. Influence of Florence Raphael led a "nomadic" life, working in various centres in Northern Italy, but spent a good deal of time in Florence, perhaps from about 1504. Although there is traditional reference to a "Florentine period...

A very fine and large 19th century Louis XV style Whimsical Neoclassical Revival style Oil on Canvas "The Triumph of Flora" attributed to Ferdinand Wagner II (German, 1847-1927), school of François Boucher (French, 1703-1770). The impressive artwork depicting a semi-nude Flora hovering through the clouds surrounded by playful cupids, cherubs, love doves and a seated maiden, within white and grey clouds, offering her Spring flower bouquets and floral wreaths, within a banded giltwood frame. Note: Previously used as a ceiling painting. Unsigned, Circa 1870. Measures: Canvas height: 91 3/4 inches (233 cm) Canvas width: 59 inches (150 cm) Frame height: 61 3/8 inches (155.9 cm) Frame width: 93 1/2 inches (237.5 cm) Depth: 2 3/8 inches (6 cm) Ferdinand Wagner II (German, 1847-1927) was the son of Passau Ferdinand Wagner Senior, a teacher at a vocational art school who began training him professionally at a young age. After traveling to Italy in 1867-1868, he continued with his art studies at The Munich Academy of Arts led by Peter Von Cornelius and Julius Schnorr Von Carolsfeld...

Vintage 1960s original etching titled, Signed and numbered "The Underworld" #4/10 H. Valoff 1960s. 1960s original etching by artist H. Valoff is framed and ready to hang. The und...

C. 20th Century Four Hand Painted Limoges plates Depicting Pheasants Made By Raphael Weill & Co.

Abstract Painting by Barbara Beretich (1936-2018). It is entitled Silver Wide and depicts a moder abstract landscape. It is artist signed and was painted in 1985. Additional infor...

Vintage 1962 original Etching titled, dated, signed and numbered "Moscow Symposium" #4/4 H. Valoff 1962. 1962 original etching by Artist H. Valoff is framed and ready to hang. Mo...

Spanish 1734 wall plaque. "Tolerancia Leniency."

Beautiful jewelry box by the known American artist Ken Belgian. He worked in Taxco, Mexico in a modern/primitive style craft . This wooden box ...

Pair of silhouettes portrays the 19th century Lady and Gentleman With his Hat. This pair has been well taken care of and has minor wear consistent with the age. Wall art Silhouette of a Lady and a Gentleman framed in possible hand carved pine wood or fruitwood Frame. Charming elegant profile depicts high status man at ease with himself ensured his place in hierarchy looking sharp and same goes for the Lady holding what appears to be a document. The subjects are dapperly dressed with his top hat in his hand, trimmed haircut, leather boots and the lady with a nice Hairdo and an elaborate dress. An original continental French or British silhouette in a period fruitwood light color frames and are beveled. Antique dealer Los Angeles West Hollywood La Cienega Melrose Ave. The watercolor and paper cut silhouettes...

Original acrylic abstract painting on board with a gilded wood frame, by American listed artist Rick Orr. Measurements with frame: 17.5” Wide, 21.5” High, 1.5” Deep.

A fine Franco-German 19th century oil on canvas "Portrait of a Lady" depicting an 18th century young beauty posing with a profile gaze and cur...

Beautiful carving by the well Idar Oberstein artist Georg Wild. Made with multi gemstone and on top of Australian botryoidal phrenite specimen and yello...

Georges Spiro, 1909-1994. Surrealist /still life painting of the well known Polish/French artist, oil on board, signed., actual size of art work, is 13 x...

Orientalist Moroccan scene giclee painting of the King o Morocco. French orientalist reproduction painting of Mohamed V coming back from exile with a ...

A very fine German KPM porcelain plaque depicting a beauty floating ecstatically above a bed of flowers. Signed: Knys Impressed KPM and sceptre mark. Circa 1900 Dimensions: ...

Wonder woman blast is a pop Art piece by Anabel Ruiz. Her art is mixed media with paint on Wonder Woman comics. Signed in the bottom left corner.

Charming pair of framed paintings of chickens or roosters mounted in acrylic and lacquered wood frames by Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022). Painted on beige ...

Pair of framed prints in the style of Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani. Gestural line drawings of two female figures are set in matching gold-col...

Solid brass rhino head sculpture with a beautiful patina.

Vintage Thai Temple charcoal rubbing. Hand crafted temple scenes at the Wat Pho temple located in Phra Nakhon district in Bangkok Thailand...

Large tropical suede wall art featuring 2 South American Toco Toucan perched on tree branches. The art is in its original Brass and black steel frame chosen by the artist. Dimension...

Rare 1950’s. Mexican Pepsi Cola Soda Pop Bottle Cap Gas Embossed Metal Sign

These Plates are awarded for the best animal in competition. They are from a completion in the town of Mirande Gascony. incredibly rare and sought after especially of this age. A tru...

18th-century gilded Italian wall plaque.

Beautiful abstract geometric wood leaf sculpture, by the well known Texas/California artist Betty Gold.Signed and numbered 10/15 in black ink.

A rare pair of Flemish 18th century "Verre Églomisé" Reverse Glass Paintings, each depicting riverfront scenes with figures, fishermen castles, co...

Large handcrafted decorative Indian Mughal Moorish brass tray. Embossed and hammered with floral and mystique animal scenes with Arabic script etched. Large decorative hanging...

Immerse yourself in the extraordinary allure of our unique Expressionist painting on canvas, capturing a one-of-a-kind scene. This abstract artwork presents a captivating horse-like ...

Fantastic pair of late 20th century paintings by Ira Yeager (1938-2022). "Unseigneur Francois" and "La Duchesse de Modena" oil on canvas paintings measurin...

Art Deco hand-carved three-dimensional wooden relief based on the design by Picot for the "Folies Bergères" theater in Paris. Shown in gold leaf, also available in silver leaf. For ...

Traditional South African Zulu shields date back to King Shaka Zulu and have been used by tribesman in battle for hundred of years. These shields are no l...

Michael Piquette " Nuit Blanche a Amsterdam " futuristic op art print on aluminum. Dated 2014-15 edition 2 of 5.

Late 19th century Chinese silk embroidery rank badge textile, with a finely detailed dragon along with other various symbols embro...

David Allgood "Hawk" signed serigraph numbered 254/500. Framed. Made in USA, c. 1980's.

Wonderful 1820's needlepoint by 12 year-old Ellen Roberts (American, b. 1817 - ?) of New York with flower boarder and quote: Count that day lost whose low descending sun. ...

Beautiful continuous black line drawing of a woman by Jean Negulesco. Vintage color serigraph print with pink background and blind stamp in corner....

Victoria Littlejohn fish ceramic wall plaque / Trivet, circa 1975.

Handcrafted Moroccan hand-painted glazed ceramic plate with a yellow background and adorned with geometric black Moorish designs. Signed in the back in Arabic “Safi", which is the ci...

Mid-century artwork handcrafted modern string art depicting 3 cups on a table or a dinner set piece. Unsigned, circa 1950 Overall: 17x 21.5

Untitled mid-century modern Italian impressionist oil on board painting of a village or town square landscape. The painting features beautifully detailed b...

Very nice and large metal sculpture by the well known artist Michel Anasse. This is one of the musician series, This is one looks like the bass p...