Canada - Wall Decorations

This framed antique painting is being attributed to the well known Canadian artist Frank Leonard Brooks, and dates to approximately 1920 and done ...

This signed and numbered lithograph was done by the renowned Joan Miro of Spain, and dates to 1976 and done in his Abstract Modernist style. This large lithograph is titled "Bonjour ...

California Eucalyptus school pair of miniature framed Impressionist landscape paintings - painted in watercolor and gouache on paper (applied to boar...

RAOUF HANNA - Mid Century Expressionist style landscape oil painting on canvas covered panel - signed lower right - untitled - framed - vintage Simpson...

MANUEL EDUARDO NIETO - 'Parque Cuervo, Bogota, Col.' - Rare Latin American 'scraped' architectural drawing on card - vintage frame with velvet liner - signed and dated lower right - signed, dated and titled on the back - Columbia - circa 1971. Excellent vintage condition - minor scuffs to the vintage...

AUNG KHIN (1921-1996) Attributed - Vintage Impressionist style oil pastel and graphite drawing on black paper - featuring a young a Burmese girl perched on a plank collecting water -...

MIKUŠ - 'Badjeros 1/30' - Surrealist sepia engraving on paper - titled and numbered in pencil lower left - signed and dated in pencil lower right - unf...

A beautifully executed and rare complementary pair of oil on canvas paintings depicting two of the moist famous and important counter reformation catholic saints St Francis Xavier and St Carlo Borromeo shown in scenes of what the respective saints are mostly famous for. St Francis Xavier for the conversion to Christianity of many S. E Asian countries notably India and St Carlo Borromeo shown asking the Virgin Mary to intercede for the cessation of the terrible plague of 1576. The paintings are presented in refreshed gilded carved wooden frames and are unsigned. St. Francis Xavier was born in Spanish Navarre in 1506 and in 1528, he met St. Ignatius of Loyola. He became one of the seven in 1534 who founded the Society of Jesus (Jesuit Order). In 1536, he left the University of Paris and joined St. Ignatius in Venice. He was ordained in 1537, and in 1540 after the Society was recognized by the Pope, he journeyed to the Far East. Francis Xavier first evangelized the Portuguese colony of Goa in India, then Travancore, Ceylon, Malacca, and the surrounding islands. From there he journeyed to Japan, where he gave Christianity such deep roots that it survived centuries of violent persecution. He died on Sancian Island in 1552, while he was seeking to penetrate into the great forbidden land of China. Despite language problems, lack of funds, resistance from the Europeans as well as the natives, he persevered. St. Francis converted more people in his life than anyone since the Apostle St. Paul. He baptized over 3 million people, converted the entire town of Goa in India, and he labored in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and Japan. He was truly a missionary par excellence. St Carlo Borromeo (1538-1584), was a Cardinal of the Holy Roman Catholic Church and Archbishop of Milan from 1565 to 1583. He was described in the decree for his canonization, as “a man, even while the world smiles on him with the utmost flattery, he lives crucified to the world, spiritually, trampling earthly things, seeking continuously the things of heaven, emulating the life of the Angels on earth, in his thoughts and actions. The plague began in the month of August that year. Milan was celebrating joyfully the arrival of Don John of Austria, on his way to Flanders, where he had been appointed governor. The city authorities were abuzz with excitement in their desire to bestow the highest honours on the Spanish prince, but Charles, who had been Archbishop of the diocese for six years, was following with concern the news coming from Trento, Verona and Mantua, where the plague had begun claiming victims. The first cases exploded in Milan on August 11th, right at the moment when Don John of Austria arrived. The victor of Lepanto, followed by the governor, Antonio de Guzmán y Zuñiga, departed the city, while Carlo Borromeo, who was in Lodi for the Bishop’s funeral, returned in haste. Confusion and fear reigned in Milan and the Archbishop dedicated himself completely to assisting the sick and ordering public and private prayers. Dom Prosper Guéranger sums up his infinite charity in this way: “In the absence of local authorities, he organized the health service, founded or renewed hospitals, sought money and provisions, decreed preventive measures. Most importantly though, he took steps to ensure spiritual help, assistance to the sick and the burial of the dead. Unafraid of being infected, he paid in person, by visiting hospitals, leading penitential processions, being everything to everyone, like a father and true shepherd” St. Carlo was convinced that the epidemic was “a scourge sent by Heaven” as chastisement for the sins of the people and that recourse to spiritual measures was necessary to fight against it: prayer and penitence. He rebuked the civil authorities for having placed their trust in human measures rather than divine ones. “Hadn’t they prohibited all the pious gatherings and processions during the time of the Jubilee? For him, and he was convinced of it, these were the causes of the chastisement. The magistrates who governed the city continued to oppose public ceremonies, out of fear that the large gathering of people would spread contagion, but Charles “who was guided by the Divine Spirit” – recounts another biographer – convinced them by citing various examples, among which was the one regarding St. Gregory the Great who had halted the plague devastating Rome in 590. While the pestilence spread, the Archbishop then ordered three general processions to take place in Milan on the 3rd, 5th and 6th of October, “to placate the wrath of God”. On the first day, the Saint, despite it not being the Lenten season, placed ashes on the heads of the thousands gathered, exhorting them to penitence. Once the ceremony was over, the procession went to the Basilica of St. Ambrose. Charles put himself at the head of the people, dressed in a hooded purple robe, barefoot, penitential cord at his neck and large cross in his hand. The second procession led by the Cardinal headed towards the Basilica of San Lorenzo. The third day the procession from the Duomo headed for the Basilica of Santa Maria at San Celso. St. Carlo carried in his hands a relique of Our Lord’s Holy Nail, which had been given by the Emperor Theodosius to St. Ambrose in the 5th century. The plague didn’t show any signs of waning and Milan appeared depopulated, as a third of its citizens had lost their lives and the others were in quarantine or didn’t dare leave their homes. The Archbishop ordered about twenty stone columns with a cross at the top to be erected in the main squares and city crossroads, allowing the inhabitants from every quarter to take part in the Masses and public prayers - from the windows of their homes. One of Milan’s protectors was St. Sebastian, the martyr the Romans had recourse to during the plague in 672. St. Charles suggested that the magistrates of Milan reconstruct the sanctuary dedicated to him, which was falling into ruins, and to celebrate a solemn feast in his honour for ten years. Finally in July 1577, the plague ceased and in September the founding stone was laid in the civic temple of St. Sebastian, where on January 20th every year, even today a Mass is offered to recall the end of the scourge. St.Carlo Borromeo died on November 3rd 1584 and was buried in the Duomo of Milan. His heart was solemnly translated to Rome, in the Basilica of Saints Ambrose...

A large Japanese patinated bronze Mixed metal charger Meiji period Finely decorated in gold, silver, copper and bronze. Naturalistically accurate...

PIERRE ADRIEN CHABAL-DUSSURGEY (1819-1902) Designer - BEAUVAIS TAPESTRY MANUFACTORY Maker - Important Antique Louis XVI style floral tapestry chair back - the floral tapestry finely woven in wool and silk threads with garlands and swags and tassels - all centered by a powder blue ground cartouche with white roses within an oval frame - suitable for framing - France - circa 1855. Excellent antique condition - minor fading and loss - areas of wear/thinning - no apparent restoration - minor stains and soiling with signs of age and use. Size/Dimensions - 20" (51 cm.) Wide x 19 1/2" (49.5 cm.) High. PIERRE ADRIEN CHABAL-DUSSURGEY - born Pierre Adrien Chabal in 1819 in Charlieu and adopting the professional name of CHABAL-DUSSURGEY - well known for his paintings and studies of flowers in gouache and oils - attended the School of Fine Arts in Lyon - exhibited at the Paris and Lyon salons - he worked with the Gobelins Tapestry Manufactory and the Beauvais Tapestry Manufactory after 1849 designing tapestries, rugs and tapestry covers for seating - he designed tapestries for the Élysée Palace and worked with Empress Eugenie on furnishings for the small salon at the Élysée Palace and two salons in the palace of the Empress in Biarritz - tapestry covered furniture...

AUNG KHIN (1921-1996) Attributed - vintage impressionist style oil pastel and colored graphite drawing on black paper - with another drawing verso - unsigned - unframed - mid/late 20...

Intriguing painting on canvas by Istvan Sandorfi (1948-2007) "Lulu". Signed on the back of the canvas: Sandorfi Istvan, 1976, Lulu. One similar chair e...

A mid century impressionist style oil on canvas showing Le Pont Marie one of many bridges across the Seine in Paris during the fall or winter by an un documented artist who simply si...

Wim van Norden (Dutch artist 1917-2001) Dutch Landscape with canal and windmill, signed Wim V. Norden, (signed lower right), oil on canvas measuring 23" inches high x 31" inches wide...

Vintage Impressionist style watercolor painting - unsigned - untitled - unframed - original 'Eaton's - Toronto' label verso - Canada - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage conditio...

KAY YUM - Untitled (Portrait of a Mexican Girl) - Mid Century Latin American oil painting on canvas - contained in a vintage frame with linen line...

Eugene White - 'Untitled' - Impressionist watercolor landscape painting (over graphite) - vintage single matte board (acid free) - vintage gilt-wood frame with glass - signed and dated lower right - United States (Sarasota - Florida) - circa 1956. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no restoration - scuffs to the vintage gilt-wood frame. Paper Size/Dimensions - 8 1/8" Wide x 5 3/4" High. Matte Size/Dimensions - 10" Wide x 8" High. Frame Size/Dimensions - 11 1/4" Wide x 9 1/4" High x 3/4" Deep. Artist Biography from AskArt - The following is from Gary Stanley, San Diego, CA Eugene B. White, a painter, was born in Middle Point, Ohio in 1913. He spent his artistic career documenting the landscapes of Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, and the farmlands of his native Ohio. He began his career at an early age (in elementary school). His formal training began at the Fort Wayne School of Art in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1935. The war years, and economic pressures put his art on hold until 1947 when he attended the Ringling School of Art and Design under Loran Wilford in Sarasota, Florida. He resided in Sarasota for the remainder of his life. In addition to his artwork, he was an instructor for periods of time in Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, and South Dakota. He was a member of the Florida Artists Group, Florida Federation of Art, Sarasota Art Association, and the Art League of Manatee, Florida. White exhibited widely during his career. Exhibitions included: Sarasota Art Association, Salmagundi Club in New York, Florida Artists Group, Knickerbocker Artists, Columbus Gallery of Fine Art, Detroit Art...

Pair of French or Flemish Tapestries, Signed P. Groller 99, France, circa 1899. Jacquard or drawloom, black and natural cotton and silk weft, multicolored cotton or linen warp, green...

This original painting was done by Fidel Garcia M. of Mexico in 1988 in a realistic style. The painting is done on canvas and depicts an indigenous Mexican cooking...

Maria Harrison (XIX-XX) - 'Delphiniums & Daisies' (Untitled) - Antique watercolor floral still life painting on paper - J. Green & Son watermark to the paper (this watermark used cir...

Very rare late 19th Century, "The Original Holden's Mannikins", original vintage theatrical Vaudeville play linen backed one-sheet movie poster (one sheet; measures 28" x 42", actual poster size 27" x 41". Early Vaudeville Marionette, Automata and Mannequin poster with vibrant colors, another one can't be found. The playbill poster features vibrant illustrations of Clowns, Skeletons, Royalty, Cowboys, Mimes, Nurses, Fairies... This poster has an address for a theatre in St. Martin Paris, France. From the book; The Holdens: Monarchs of the Marionette Theatre by John McCormick The Holden family were the most celebrated English marionette performers of the nineteenth century. The trajectory of the Holdens provides a vivid example of developments in entertainment across the century. Having begun on the fairgrounds, they moved on to large halls, theatres and music halls. At the height of their popularity, when they had two main companies in operation, the Holdens were even better known abroad than at home. Their name was almost synonymous with puppetry, and they were credited with every innovation in marionette theatre. Then, with the advent of cinema, their business suffered a rapid decline. Based on extensive archival research and lavishly illustrated with photographs, sketches, diagrams, playbills and posters, The Holdens: Monarchs of the Marionette Theatre explains why the Holden shows had such impact and were so frequently imitated. Below are two newspaper reviews from 1903 and 1907. Holdin’s Mannkins Location: New York City Theater: New York Date: 1903 Type: Marionette, Automata and Manikin This is another of Mr. Keith’s acts and it is safe to say that we have never seen marionettes in this country before. The general fitting up of the act is great—had a fine stage with a full set of scenery, and everything is first class order—strongly, and it is hardly possible to conceive how people can produce the effects that they do by the manipulation of strings. Every move made by these little figures is absolutely natural and life-like, and the audience were quick to appreciate this fact and were most hearty in their applause. The act is closed with a transformation feature which was very pretty and attractive. It is an exceptionally strong turn throughout. 24 minutes, full stage. Source: University of Iowa, Keith-Albee Vaudeville Collection, Manager Reports, 2 September 1902-3 September 1903. Holden’s Manikins Location: Philadelphia Theater: Keith's Date: 1907 Type: Marionette, Automata and Manikin 22 min, F.S., 2 shows. On at 8:04. This is a children’s feature. I doubt whether it would be so well received at any other than about Christmas time, but it quite won the house. The manikins performs various simple stunts, such as dancing, Punch and Judy comedy, etc. The finish of the act was a spectacular feature without moving figures, which did not run as smoothly as it should have done. However, the act will certainly please the little folks and it cannot be conceived how the wooden manikins can be manipulated so life-like. Holden got a good hand on his appearance after the act...

E. M. MILLER - "Untitled" - Antique Impressionist fine art watercolor painting on paper - featuring a thatched roof cottage with an elaborate flowe...

Beautiful oil on canvas scene of a brook running through a woodland. Lovely old patina and warmth of tone highlight this stately piece, clearly created by a master painter. The gilt ...

Rare and grand Venetian Renaissance style silk brocade panels (two panels per length - total of three sets available as one continuous length or sold separately) - opulent woven patt...

Famed Canadian photographer, John Robert Rowlands has been photographing music celebrities since 1960, and in his 61 years of business, his work has taken him around the world. He has photographed such legendary performers as David Bowie, Jimi Hendricks, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Kiss, Elvis Presley and many more. “The Archer” is one of Rowland’s best known photographs taken on February 26 1976 at Maple Leaf Gardens of “The Thin White Duke” on the Station To Station tour using his Hasselblad camera...

A 19th C three quarter length portrait of an aristocratic gentleman with his personal valet shown behind him. The young man with flowing long hair is portrayed from the waist up and ...

ANTON VAN UNEN PAINTING (DUTCH 1918-2010) Windmill in a Reedland. Signed Lower Right. Oil on canvas. 15 3/4" x 11 3/4" in., (40 x 30 cm.) Framed.

UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1797-1861) - Antique woodblock print - from the actor series - third print only (part of a triptych) - contained in a vintag...

Five original photographs from live Broadway performances at the historic Strand Theater. The Strand Theatre was originally an early movie palace locate...

ROBERT P. FLYNN - Vintage Surrealist style landscape oil painting on artist's canvas covered panel - signed and dated verso - unframed - Canada (likely) - circa 1970. Excellent vi...

UTAGAWA KUNISADA (TOYOKUNI III 1786-1865) - 'Nezumi Kozo' (Japanese 'Robin Hood') - Rare antique woodblock print - Ichikawa Kodanji IV acting as Nezumi Ko...

Contemporary Canadian mixed media collage painting on paper - untitled - initialed and dated on the back board - acid free matte - Canada - 2013. Excellent condition - no loss - no damage - no restoration - minor scuffs to the matte board - unframed. Size of Painting...

This original painting was done by Fidel Garcia M. of Mexico in 1988 in a realistic style. The painting is done on canvas and depicts an elderly indigenous Mexican woman...

B. McKAY - Calle Alvaro Obregon - San Jose del Cabo - Vintage watercolor painting on paper - signed and dated lower left - titled and dated verso - contained in a bronze finish metal...

D. J. BUSH - Untitled - Expressionist watercolor painting on paper - signed lower left - J. Annonay watermark to the paper edge - contained in a vintage matte - unframed - mid 20th c...

MEE (Possibly Margaret Mee) - Vintage river view watercolor landscape painting on paper - mounted with adhesive to card - unframed - signed lower left - U...

Ryusai Shigeharu (????/???? 1802–1853) - 'Matsumoto Kinsho II' (Japanese Kabuki Actor) - Antique woodblock print - single print (not part of a ...

B. McKAY - 'La Jolla' - Vintage watercolor painting on paper - signed and dated lower right - titled and dated verso - contained in a bronze finish metal frame - finished with a sing...

Arina Hugenholtz (1848-1934) - Untitled - Extraordinary watercolor and gouache painting on paper - depicting a shepherd and his sheep resting under trees next to a lake - signed lower right - Netherlands (Laren) - late 19th century. Excellent antique condition - strong color with no loss or restoration to the painting - toning to the back of the paper from acidic back boards - unframed - signs of age and use. Painting Size - 11" (28 cm.) Wide x 7 7/8" (20 cm.) High. Arina Hugenholtz (1848-1934) - Closely associated with the Laren School (offshoot of the Hague School) - early tutoring by Anton Mauve...

Sheila Denaburg - Contemporary Expressionist style double sided mixed media painting on paper - extraordinary quality and composition - untitled - unframed - signed - Canada - circa ...

RAYMOND MILTON SCHELL (1936-2014) - "Untitled" - Canadian school fine art landscape acrylic painting on linen canvas mounted to Birch ply - exacting detail throughout from the grassy windswept landscape and path to the gradient sky...

Vintage watercolor and sepia painting on watercolor paper - indistinctly signed verso - dated in pencil on the back - vintage double matte with beveled edges - Canada - circa 1975. ...

This folk art wall sculpture is signed by Noel Guay a Quebec wood carver of Canada and dates to approximately 1960 and done in the Quebec folk art styl...

This signed and numbered lithograph was done by the very well known British artist and sculptor Henry Moore in approximately 1980-1982 in his Modernist style. This lithograph comes f...

Joanne Heath-Menger- 'Afternoon Tea' - Vintage watercolor painting over graphite on paper - signed lower right - signed and titled verso - gallery/catalog number verso W/C 121-4 - fi...

EUGENE WHITE (1913-1966) - 'Long Boat Key' - American Impressionist landscape oil painting on panel - prominent listed artist - signed and dated lower left -...

William Strang (Artist 1859-1921) - David Strang (Etcher/Son of William Strang 1887-1967) - "The Flower Seller" - antique fine art engraving - renowned listed Scottish artist known for his portraits and engravings of peasants - signed and titled at the bottom - initialed and dated in the print - vintage enamel and silver gilt frame - England United Kingdom - circa 1903. Excellent antique condition - minor foxing to the paper edges from the acidic matte board - no loss - no damage - no restoration - minor scuffs & scratches to the vintage frame...

Douglas Ferguson Elliott, O.S.P. (1916-2002) - 'Near Markham, Ont.' - Canadian Impressionist style winter landscape oil painting on Masonite panel - o...

ROSELIN HAMMOND A.O.C.A. - Canadian Impressionist landscape oil painting on panel - signed lower right and verso - framed - Canada - early 20th ...

ROY D. FLEMING - 'A Small One Flood Up Again' - Contemporary fine art original watercolor and ink on paper - extraordinary quality and composition - gallery conservation framing - float mounted artwork set...

This pair of wall mounted sculptures are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 19...

William Stilson (American, 1934 - 2012) - mid-century New York City portrait painting - painted in gouache on canvas (applied to Masonite panel) - orig...

Stanley F. Turner R.C.A. (British/Canadian 1883-1953) - Château-Richer - 17/50 - Important etching and aquatint on wove paper (the same print is in the permanent collection of the Na...

D. NELSON - 'Untitled' - mid-century Expressionist landscape oil painting on canvas board - signed lower right - Canada - circa 1950's. Excellent vintage condition - professionall...

M. L. WALLACE (Unknown/Unidentified Artist) - 'Morning Haze' - Mid Century Modern watercolor painting on paper - titled lower left - signed and dated lower right - Frank Jarman, Otta...

Edward Morton Campbell (1858-1911) - "Untitled" - American Impressionist fine art landscape oil painting on prepared heavy pressed paper panel - signed lower right - contained in an ...

DAVID THOMAS ROSE (1871-1964, Scottish) - 'Brighton Lanes' - Post War watercolor painting on paper - unframed - signed lower right and titled verso -...

$650 Child in blue jacket Blue eyes, chubby cheeks Nicely proportioned oil Some paint loss Signed bottom left corner New frame Frame: 28" W x 34" H Oil: 24 1/2" W x 31" H Item # H005...