Post-Impressionist Mixed Media

Salvador Dalí 1904-1989 Spanish Two of Swords Signed “Dalí” (upper right) Gouache on photographic background Representing a unique blend of spiritualism and Surrealism, this gouache hails from Salvador Dalí’s fascinating and highly inventive deck of custom-made tarot cards. The original commission for the design came from Albert Broccoli, the producer of the James Bond film Live and Let Die, who sought a tarot card deck to use in the film. Though the contractual deal eventually fell through, Dalí continued the project of his own accord, largely thanks to the inspiration of his wife Gala, who had an interest in mysticism. The Surrealist maestro drew upon a number of influences to complete the deck, which comprised 78 cards in total — 22 major arcana and 56 minor. His own self-portrait served as the Magician card, while his beloved wife Gala naturally posed for the Empress. Jan Gossaert’s 1516 Renaissance work Neptune and Amphitrite was the basis for the Lovers card, while the Queen of Cups card represents a fascinating marriage of Duchamp’s iconic Mona Lisa remix, L.H.O.O.Q., with a portrait of Elizabeth of Austria. The iconography of the deck is as eclectic as one would expect from the Surrealist master; it is little wonder that it took him 10 years to complete the project. The present gouache is among the original 56 minor arcana cards, this one depicting the Two of Swords. Traditionally depicting a blindfolded woman balancing a sword in each hand, the Two of Swords card represents rational decision-making, intuition and self-discipline. When one draws this card, it indicates a need for reflection rather than action — to look inward for direction and conviction in one’s own judgment. Reversed, the card suggests indecision in the face of a difficult choice. Dalí reimagines the traditional visual elements of this card, modeling it after a 12th-century German manuscript illumination depicting Saint Mark writing his Gospel, his quill replaced with swords. A crescent moon, representing cyclical change, floats above the figure, and below is a bull containing a drawing of the sea, symbolizing our deepest thoughts and feelings. After Dalí completed his deck, the original cards were assembled and published in a limited art edition in 1984. While a number of editions have since been printed of the cards, the present Two of Swords is the artist’s original gouache and collage creation. Born in Catalonia in 1904, Dalí was formally educated in the fine arts in Madrid, particularly falling under the influence of the Impressionists and the Renaissance masters. He became associated with the Madrid avant-garde group Ultrae at a young age, though he eventually grew more acquainted with avant-garde movements such as Cubism, Dada and Futurism. By the late 1920s, his mature Surrealist style had already begun to emerge, and in 1929 he officially burst onto the avant-garde art scene with his Un Chien Andalou, a short film he made with Spanish director Luis Buñuel. Today, he is remembered as one of the most legendary and significant contributors to Surrealism. His Persistence of Memory, with its melting clocks, is arguably the most recognizable painting of the movement. Two museums — one in St. Petersburg, Florida and another in Catalonia — are entirely devoted to his oeuvre; other important works by the artist can be found in the Museum of Modern Art (New York), the Art Institute of Chicago, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the National Gallery of Art (Washington, D.C.), among many others. The Archives Descharnes have confirmed the authenticity of this work under the reference number d4861. It is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Circa 1971 Card: 12 1/2" high x 9 3/8" wide Frame: 29 3/8" high x 25 7/8" wide Provenance: Gertrude Stein Gallery, New York. Opera Gallery, London. Matsart, Jerusalem, International Fine Art sale...

Walasse Ting 1929-2010 Chinese Good Night Signed, titled and dated "Good Night / Ting / 76"(en verso) Acrylic and wax crayon on canvas Unflinchingly bol...

Henri Lebasque 1865-1937 French Jeune fille cousant Young Woman Sewing Oil on paper on panel Signed “Lebasque” (bottom right) In this effusive oil on paper, Henri Lebasque captures a quiet, contemplative scene of a young girl sewing. Her eyes intently trained on the piece of white fabric in front of her, the artist makes the scene come alive with vibrant hues of orange, red and purple. The subject and her surroundings are rendered in loose, stylized brushstrokes that imbue the work with energy and vitality. Often called the “painter of joy and light,” Lebasque’s talent for creating bright, airy canvases is on magnificent display here. Henri Lebasque is remembered as a remarkable Post-Impressionist painter. Rooting himself in the Parisian art scene in the early 20th century, he exhibited in the influential Salon des Indépendants alongside artists like Georges Seurat, Paul Cézanne, Edouard Vuillard and Pierre Bonnard. He then went on to found the Salon d’Automne with Henri Matisse and other artist friends. His friendships with these artists and his visits to the south of France, initially encouraged by fellow painter Henri Manguin...

Salvador Dalí 1904-1989 Spanish Seven of Swords Signed “Dalí” (lower center) Gouache on photographic background Representing a unique blend of spiritualism and Surrealism, this gouache hails from Salvador Dalí’s fascinating and highly inventive deck of custom-made tarot cards. The original commission for the design came from Albert Broccoli, the producer of the James Bond film Live and Let Die, who sought a tarot card deck to use in the film. Though the contractual deal eventually fell through, Dalí continued the project of his own accord, largely thanks to the inspiration of his wife Gala, who had an interest in mysticism. The Surrealist maestro drew upon a number of influences to complete the deck, which comprised 78 cards in total — 22 major arcana and 56 minor. His own self-portrait served as the Magician card, while his beloved wife Gala naturally posed for the Empress. Jan Gossaert’s 1516 Renaissance work Neptune and Amphitrite was the basis for the Lovers card, while the Queen of Cups card represents a fascinating marriage of Duchamp’s iconic Mona Lisa remix, L.H.O.O.Q., with a portrait of Elizabeth of Austria. The iconography of the deck is as eclectic as one would expect from the Surrealist master; it is little wonder that it took him 10 years to complete the project. The present gouache is among the original 56 minor arcana cards, this one depicting the Seven of Swords. Traditionally depicting a man appearing to sneak away from a military base with swords in hand, the Seven of Swords card is often associated with deception and strategy. When drawn upright, the card can indicate myriad scenarios: that you may be trying to get away with something, that you are being manipulated by someone else or that you should be more careful and focused. Reversed, the card suggests self-doubt or inner deceit. Dalí reimagines the traditional visual elements of this card, modeling it after a 16th-century School of Fontainebleau...

Isabelle Scheltjens’ elegant glass portraits celebrate materiality. Growing up with a love of pop art, Scheltjens infused her passion with natural talent and years of education at SI...

Very colorful and vibrant well executed mixed media composition of oil pastel and gouache on artist board by the American artist, Julee Docking. Signed lower right. Titled verso. Location is Myakka State Park in Sarasota, Florida. Circa 1975. In very good original to excellent original condition. Provenance: a Sarasota, Florida estate. Original custom gallery mat and frame. Overall 17.25 by 20 inches. Julee Docking was born in Bethesda, Maryland. She studied at the Corcoran Art School, Washington D.C. and private lessons at the High Museum in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a member of the National League of American Pen Women, Women’s Caucus of Art, Sarasota Art Association, Longboat Key Art Center and the Florida Art Group. She has had numerous exhibitions and awards. The Grumbacher Gold Medallion, Cornell Museum, the Hilton Leech...

Jack Hayhow Title: Petrossian Cafe Paris Medium: Hand-embellished photographic Print on fine Paper Year: 2020 Size: 16 x 20 inches Description: Available in multiple sizes - please ...

Very colorful and vibrant well executed mixed media composition of oil pastel and gouache on artist board by the American artist, Julee Docking. Signed lower right. Titled verso. Location is Myakka State Park in Sarasota, Florida. Circa 1975. In very good original to excellent original condition. Provenance: a Sarasota, Florida estate. Original custom gallery mat and frame. Overall 17.25 by 20 inches. Julee Docking was born in Bethesda, Maryland. She studied at the Corcoran Art School, Washington D.C. and private lessons at the High Museum in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a member of the National League of American Pen Women, Women’s Caucus of Art, Sarasota Art Association, Longboat Key Art Center and the Florida Art Group. She has had numerous exhibitions and awards. The Grumbacher Gold Medallion, Cornell Museum, the Hilton Leech...

Landscape with cherry blossom trees.​ Paul-Emile Pissarro 1884-1972 French. Paper size 9.5x12.5 under glass framed 12x16x1 signed, very good con...

Mixed Media Painting on Wood :: Mixed Media :: Pointillism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes ...

Very colorful and vibrant well executed mixed media composition of oil pastel and gouache on artist board by the American artist, Julee Docking. Signed lower right. Titled verso. Location is Myakka State Park in Sarasota, Florida. Circa 1975. In very good original to excellent original condition. Provenance: a Sarasota, Florida estate. Original custom gallery mat and frame. Overall 17.25 by 20 inches. Julee Docking was born in Bethesda, Maryland. She studied at the Corcoran Art School, Washington D.C. and private lessons at the High Museum in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a member of the National League of American Pen Women, Women’s Caucus of Art, Sarasota Art Association, Longboat Key Art Center and the Florida Art Group. She has had numerous exhibitions and awards. The Grumbacher Gold Medallion, Cornell Museum, the Hilton Leech...

Very colorful and vibrant well executed mixed media composition of oil pastel and gouache on archival paper by the American artist, Julee Docking. A Florida location. Signed lower right. Circa 1985. In very good to excellent original condition. Provenance: Soho Gallery, Sarasota and New York. Original custom gallery mat and antiqued silver thin frame. Overall 12 by 14 inches. Julee Docking was born in Bethesda, Maryland. She studied at the Corcoran Art School, Washington D.C. and private lessons at the High Museum in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a member of the National League of American Pen Women, Women’s Caucus of Art, Sarasota Art Association, Longboat Key...