Ben-Zion Weinman

STILL LIFE WITH BOWL OF FRUIT AND PITCHER

Cadmus, Egbert (American, 1868-1939). PROVINCETOWN HOUSES. Watercolor on heavy paper. Signed in watercolor, lower left. The scene depicts a dune with a group of houses beyond, and then, further away, the water. 18 x 22 1/8. inches (sheet). A small loss to the paper at the left edge, else in excellent condition. Egbert Cadmus is remembered as the father of Paul Cadmus, though he had a distinguished career in his own right. There is a portrait of Paul by Egbert dated 1926, and we've seen other Provincetown drawings dated 1927, so apparently the family summered there for several seasons. In 1931 Egbert Cadmus moved to Lyme Connecticut...

Anonymous. BIRDS. Ink and watercolor on tissue thin Japanese laid paper. Not dated, unsigned. A lovely drawing showing 9 birds and heads of two others. 10 5/8 x 14 1/2 inches (sheet)...

Smith, Jules Andre (American, 1880-1959). UNTITLED (FARM SCENE). Watercolor on heavy paper. Not dated. Signed, lower right 13 x 18 inches. In very good condition.

Johnson, Lester (American, 1919-2010). MEN IN BOWLER HATS. Drawing, watercolor, wash, and pastel on paper, 1973. Signed, lower right. 26 1/2 x 40 1/2 inches...

Cornelis Johannes de Bruyn (c. 1763- c. 1828) A lovely pair of 18th century Dutch still life watercolors depicting assorted flowers in a glass vase. Watercolor on paper 13 5/8 x 9 5/8 inches (34.6 x 24.4 cm) each Framed: 23 x 18 1/2 inches each Signed: J.C.J. Bruyn 1797 G (Please request photos of the actual frame) Johannes de Bruyn made his debut as a flower and fruit still life painter in the 19th century in Utrecht. He was a student of the painter G.J. van Hulstyn. In our pair of flower still lifes, Cornelis Johannes de Bruyn has depicted two bouquets of colorful flowers set in a stone niche. They are delicate, highly detailed, realistic pieces painted in the vein of seventeenth century Old Master works. Each bouquet is arranged in a low glass bowl on a small marble pedestal...

Xiao Wen Xu is a Chinese-born Canadian artist based in Toronto, Canada, Her artistic practice is deeply influenced by her profound appreciation for the natural world. This artwork is...

With this colorful and minimalist watercolor by the artist Jae Carmichael, we are immersed in the vibrant world of Fauvism, as championed by Henri Matisse. Color above all, and perhaps even more than drawing, is a liberation," serves as a guiding principle in understanding this piece. This artwork serves as a nod to pay homage to Matisse's pioneering approach to color and form, mainly as found in all his cutting work, like his “Book-flowers,” where we witness the systematic arrangement of simplified yet dynamic forms delineated by sharp contours reminiscent of cut-out shapes. The artist's bold experimentation with color is evident, with striking contrasts between different hues—where vibrant yellows boldly clash with deep indigo, and audacious blues stand alongside vibrant greens. Jae Carmichael, much like his Fauvist counterparts, employs broad swathes of pure, vivid colors to evoke emotion and captivate the viewer. This piece, crafted with meticulous attention, showcases the artist's mastery in harnessing the power of color to convey mood and atmosphere. It is signed CC, her last signature. Whether portraying the distinctive petals and pistils of squash blossoms or capturing the essence of simpler floral motifs, the impact of color reigns supreme. In this piece, the subject matter seems to fade into the background, overshadowed by the sheer force and intensity of the artist's chromatic exploration. Born in Los Angeles, California, Jae Carmichael studied at Mills College and earned a BFA from the University of Southern California...