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Shadow, 1970, offset lithograph on card (hand signed by Sean Scully), Framed
Located in New York, NY
Sean Scully Shadow, 1970, 2016 (hand signed) Offset lithograph card Boldly signed in black marker by Sean Scully Published by Cheim & Read on the occasion of the exhibition "Circa '...
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1970s Abstract More Art

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Cardboard, Lithograph, Offset

Cooler Heads Prevail - Large Abstract Expressionist Textural Painting in Blue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Marc Raphael's abstract expressionism paintings are influenced by New York's abstract expressionist movement. After encountering Jackson Pollock’s work for the fir...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist More Art

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Canvas, Acrylic, Latex

Jean-Michel Basquiat - Exu (1988)
Located in Central, HK
Jean-Michel Basquiat Exu (1988) Print on 7 ply Grade A Canadian Maple wood (Set of 3) 31 1/2 × 7 9/10 in 80 × 20 cm (each)
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2010s More Art

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Wood

Summer still life, 61x43cm, gouache, paper
Located in Yerevan, AM
Summer still life
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2010s Contemporary More Art

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Paper, Pastel, Gouache

Set of Six Fine Antique British Hand Coloured Botanical Prints, circa 1900's
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Set of Six Hand Coloured Botanical Prints/Lithographs and Engravings Published by G. Ridgway, S. Curtis, W. Baxter and W. Fitch Early Mid 19th Century Size: image: 8.5 x 5.5 inches P...
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sisterhood , 70x70cm, print on canvas.Edition 20 pcs.
Located in Yerevan, AM
sisterhood , 70x70cm, print on canvas Edition 20 pcs.
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2010s Pop Art More Art

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Canvas, Color

Muse, 140x90 cm, acrylic on canvas
Located in Yerevan, AM
Muse, 140x90 cm, acrylic on canvas
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2010s Contemporary More Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Whisperers, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
When artist Onelio Marrero's grandchildren visit, they love spending time in his spare bedroom, playing games, dressing up, and pretending. One of their favor...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art

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Oil

Charles Levier [Solitude de Pierrot] signed large oil on canvas circa 1950
Located in Miami, FL
CHARLES LEVIER – [SOLITUDE DE PIERROT ⚜ Oil on Canvas ⚜ Hand Signed Lower Right ⚜ Original Period Frame A THEATRICAL PORTRAIT OF MELANCHOLY “Solitude de Pierrot” captures Charles Levier’s fascination with the archetypal Pierrot from commedia dell’arte. With angular black outlines and muted pastel tones, Levier reduces the figure to its essential gestures, creating a poignant symbol of isolation and quiet reflection. The vertical format emphasizes Pierrot’s elongated stance, while his downcast eyes and red-tipped nose heighten the painting’s emotive impact. This work was acquired directly from the artist by noted Beverly Hills designer Dean Richard Kukuk and retains its original Martin Lowitz Gallery label, underscoring both provenance and historical context. WHY COLLECT THIS WORK? ✓ An early and expressive Charles Levier oil from circa 1950 ✓ Features the Pierrot subject, connecting to the theatrical tradition of commedia dell’arte ✓ Strong provenance: Martin Lowitz Gallery, Los Angeles, and the collection of Dean Richard Kukuk, Beverly Hills ✓ Retains its original period frame in excellent condition with gallery label affixed verso ARTWORK DETAILS: ▸ Title: [Solitude de Pierrot] ▸ Artist: Levier, Charles ▸ Medium: Oil on Canvas ▸ Creation Date: circa 1950 ▸ Country of Creation: US ▸ Signed: Hand Signed Lower Right ▸ Current Condition: Excellent commensurate with age. Original period frame in great condition consistent with age. ▸ Documentation: Martin Lowitz Gallery label affixed to verso ▸ Provenance: Martin Lowitz Gallery, Los Angeles; Dean Richard Kukuk, Los Angeles ▸ Dimensions: — ◼︎ Canvas Size: 44.25 inches x 15 inches — ◻︎ Frame Size: 59 inches x 30 inches x 2.625 inches INCLUDED DOCUMENTATION ✓ Certificate of Authenticity ✓ Artist Biography Document THE ARTIST: Charles Levier (1920–2003) was a French-American painter known for expressive oils, gouaches, and watercolors that bridge Modernism and postwar design sensibilities. His subjects include harbor towns, still lifes, café society, and commedia dell’arte figures such as Pierrot and Harlequin. Levier’s linear bite and stylized elongations have invited comparison to Bernard Buffet, while collectors of Modigliani, Rouault, and mid-century École de Paris painting...
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1950s Modern More Art

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Canvas, Oil

Sun Ripened, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Complementary colors take center stage in this still life. Purple plums rest in a yellow bowl, creating an immediate impact of bright hues. Above, a brightly ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

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Watercolor

Le débarquement
Located in OPOLE, PL
Jean Carzou (1907-2000) - Le débarquement Lithograph from 1966. Dedicated to Pierre Sorlier, on Arches paper. Dimensions of work: 77.7 x 62.2 cm. Hand signed. The work is in Exc...
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1960s Modern More Art

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Lithograph

The Loop, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
The bustling Loop district in Chicago comes alive with its iconic glow as streetlights and signs illuminate the buildings and...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art

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Oil

Dante's Summer - Vibrant Red Orange Atmospheric Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mark Acetelli’s oil and mixed media paintings awaken the viewer’s sense of exploration and adventure; they demand a new discovery. His artworks exhibit a chemistry of complexity and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

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Canvas, Oil

Kind of Copper - Large Energetic Abstract Blue Textural Drip Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Marc Raphael's abstract expressionism paintings are influenced by New York's abstract expressionist movement. After encountering Jackson Pollock’s work for the fir...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist More Art

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Canvas, Latex, Acrylic

"DALL·E 2023-04-23 11.28.28" Unique shape tufted rug with abstract pattern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "DALL·E 2023-04-23 11.28.28" is a crafted original piece by Tuft the World as part of the inaugural collection of TTW Editions. This piece measures 43"h x 66"w and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Art

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Wool

Blue still life , 50x50cm, print on canvas.Edition 20 pcs.
Located in Yerevan, AM
Blue still life , 50x50cm, print on canvas.Edition 20 pcs.
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2010s Pop Art More Art

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Canvas, Color

Red still life , 62x43cm, print on canvas.Edition 20 pcs.
Located in Yerevan, AM
Red still life , 62x43cm, print on canvas.Edition 20 pcs.
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2010s Pop Art More Art

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Canvas, Color

'Bird on Rock with Blue Flowers', By Unknown, Chinese Antique Scroll
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This 59" x 20" Chinese Antique Scroll depicts a simple yet serene scene of a bird on a rock. The bird stands on the rock, which is much larger in size in comparison to the bird. The ...
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Late 18th Century Qing More Art

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Silk, Paper, Watercolor

N207 , 50x60cm, oil on canvas
Located in Yerevan, AM
N207, 50x60cm
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2010s Contemporary More Art

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Canvas, Oil

Matadores
Located in OPOLE, PL
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) - Matadores Lithograph with quadrochromy from 1961. Dimensions of sheet: 37.9 x 27 cm Dimensions in frame: 53.2 x 43.2 cm Publisher: Éditions Cercle d'A...
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1960s Modern More Art

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Lithograph

Rider, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Jaime Ellsworth depicts a sturdy white stallion with its face out of frame. A girl with a red skirt—also obscured from perspective—stands on its ba...

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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art More Art

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Oil

Viga 1 by Tom Price - Abstract sculpture, wood, resin, synthetic, mineral, life
Located in Paris, FR
Viga 1 is a sculpture by contemporary artist Tom Price. This sculpture is made of resin, tar, steel, wood, dimensions are 233 × 45 × 45 cm (91.7 × 17.7 × 17.7 in). The indicated dime...
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2010s Contemporary More Art

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Steel

Through The Ages by Toko Shinoda, black and white signed lithograph calligraphy
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Through The Ages by Toko Shinoda, black and white signed lithograph calligraphy 11/35 obituary published by CNN March 2021 Celebra...
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1990s Contemporary More Art

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Lithograph

Robie House Window
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Produced under the auspices of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. It is an exact replica of the Robie House No. 2 Window. Inscribed "1988 Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation #60" lower b...
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20th Century More Art

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Copper

"Untitled" - black and white abstract charcoal drawing on paper, framed art
Located in Nyack, NY
Framed abstract charcoal drawing on paper by artist Martha Lloyd. About the artist: Martha Anne Lloyd was born in Washington, D.C. in 1927. An avid artist, Lloyd completed a BFA deg...
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2010s Abstract More Art

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Charcoal, Paper

Nimbus, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Maurice Dionne illustrates crowds of people walking along the street in an impressionistic representation. "Nimbus describes the luminous cloud or atmo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art

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Watercolor

Rare Keith Haring Vinyl Record Art (Keith Haring & Futura)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Keith Haring 'Rap It' record art 1983: A rare vinyl art cover featuring original artwork by Keith Haring and Futura 2000 (reverse side). Truly vibrant colors that make for stand-out ...
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1980s Pop Art More Art

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Offset

Reflections No. 3 - White Textured Geometric Colorful Circles Abstract Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impasto-painted strokes of bright colors are the framework of artist Shiri Phillips’ abstract artworks. Her paintings are flooded with texture through t...
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2010s Abstract More Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Tracey Emin, Kiss Me Towel, Limited Ed. of 1000, hand numbered w/official COA
Located in New York, NY
Tracey Emin Kiss Me Kiss Me Towel, 2014 with Official plate signed COA Brand new: unframed and comes folded (framed images for inspiration only) Limited Edition silkscreen on oversiz...
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2010s Contemporary More Art

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Cotton, Paper, Mixed Media, Screen

Harmony in Golden Woods, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

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Artist Lisa Elley depicts a glade of autumnal aspens in a rustic woodland. Once a year, she takes her fall sojourn to the Eastern Sierra Nevada mountains to s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art

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Oil

KAWS, The Promise (Black), 2022
By KAWS
Located in Manchester, GB
KAWS, The Promise (Black), 2022 Painted vinyl sculpture, available in brown or grey colourways From the Companion Series. 34 x 16 x 24 cm (13.39 x 6.30 x 9.45 inches⁣) Mint condi...
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2010s Pop Art More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

Equestrian Scene
Located in Belgrade, MT
This lithograph is a piece from my private collection of 20th Century School of Paris era artists. It is hand signed by the artist and numbered, Guilde de la Gravure, and is in very ...
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Early 20th Century Contemporary More Art

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Oil, Engraving, Lithograph

Pop Art 3D Mosaic Sculpture on Circular Canvas- "Lipse" by Elizabeth Art Candy
Located in FISTERRA, ES
"Lipse" is a standout piece from Elizabeth Art Candy’s Fake Gum’s series, where her signature 3D mosaic technique transforms one of her most iconic subjects—the lips—into a playful, ...
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2010s Pop Art More Art

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Clay, Canvas

Lady and the Hares, 80x60cm, acrylic on canvas
Located in Yerevan, AM
Lady and the Hares, 80x60cm
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2010s More Art

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Canvas, Oil

Amble, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A solitary horse stands prominently against a cream-colored background. Created with multiple layers of oil paint, the artwork boasts a unique texture, reveal...

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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art More Art

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Oil

Bouquet for you, 150x130cm, acrylic on canvas
Located in Yerevan, AM
Bouquet for you, 150x130cm
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2010s Contemporary More Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Andy-Warhol "Mick Jagger-F&S. II.146" Framed Announcement card, Hand signed
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artist: Andy Warhol. Title: Mick Jagger F&S II.146 Framed Announcement card. Medium: Lithograph Hand Signed Size: Image size: 6" x 4", Framed: 10" x 8 Year: 1975 Edition: Limited Re...
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1970s Pop Art More Art

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Offset

Bend Over, #2264, Horst P. Horst Homage, Mixed media Collage on Paper.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Natasha Zupan's body of work, 'Homage to Horst P. Horst', explores the manipulation of surface texture, light, and the interweaving of time. She has incorporated found images in book...
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2010s Modern More Art

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Paper, Acrylic

Vitrum Umbrae 03, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A realistic painting of an assortment of glassware set atop a wooden desk by artist Christopher Garvey. A fitting muted back...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist More Art

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Oil

Tidal Perfection, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Three children are fully immersed in building their temporary structures and monuments from sand. This painting is part of artist Onelio Marrero’s series capt...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art

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Oil

Keith Haring The Homecoming 1987 (announcement)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Keith Haring The Homecoming 1987: RARE folding announcement designed by Haring in 1987 to promote, "The American Run for the End of Aids". A rare, historic Keith Haring activist coll...
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1980s Pop Art More Art

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Lithograph, Offset

Lt. Ed. Monograph of drawings, hand signed and numbered by Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in New York, NY
This is a lifetime edition - hand signed and numbered by Jean-Michel Basquiat himself in Basquiat's lifetime. Many younger collectors don't appreciate the difference between the numerous posthumous estate authorized prints...
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1980s Pop Art More Art

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Ink, Lithograph, Offset, Mixed Media

Water lilies , 180x120 cm, acrylic, canvas
Located in Yerevan, AM
Water lilies , 180x120 cm, acrylic, canvas
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2010s Abstract More Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

'Dogwood Tree', By Unknown, Japanese Antique Scroll
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This Antique Japanese Scroll is a depiction of a dogwood tree. Painted in a traditional Japanese style with watercolor, the brush strokes are ...
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20th Century Edo More Art

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Silk, Paper, Watercolor

Red vase, 110x80cm, acrylic on canvas
Located in Yerevan, AM
Red vase 110x80 cm
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2010s Contemporary More Art

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Canvas, Oil Pastel, Acrylic

Sorolla's Garden, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A fountain flows in the center of an elegant garden in artist Sherri Aldawood's impressionist piece. "My dream came true when I visited the home and garden of one of my favorite artists of the past, Joaquin Sorolla, in Madrid," shares Sherri. Channeling her knowledge from studying Sorolla's masterful paintings, Sherri portrays the morning light and colors with soft illumination. The sunlit foliage gleams majestically in the background, sharpening the dimension and bringing the viewer's eye toward the rear of the scene.


About the Artist
Sherri Aldawood didn't intend to always paint flowers, but over time her love of gardens started to permeate her art. She focuses on the light and color of the flowers on the canvas. Sherri prefers alla prima, working with wet layers of paint instead of letting them dry. She keeps the paint as wet as possible by using walnut and clove oil...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art

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Oil

Femme Nu
Located in OPOLE, PL
Henri Matisse (1869-1954) - Femme Nu Photogravure from 1952. Dimensions of work: 35.5 x 26.4 cm Publisher: Tériade, Paris. The work is in Excellent condition. Fast and secure sh...
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1950s Surrealist More Art

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Photogravure

Seventeenth Century Old Master Biblical Oil Painting Joseph recounts his Dream
Located in ludlow, GB
Seventeenth Century Old Master Biblical themed Oil Painting on Panel of Joseph recounting his Dream. A Follower of Rembrandt Harmensz Van Rijn 1606 - 1669. This painting follows a ...
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17th Century Old Masters More Art

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Oil

NYC Night, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Yangzi Xu depicts a lively nighttime scene of New York City. She fills the composition with recognizable aspects such as tower...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art

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Oil

Set of Six Fine Antique British Hand Coloured Botanical Prints, circa 1900's
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Set of Six Hand Coloured Botanical Prints/Lithographs and Engravings Published by G. Ridgway, S. Curtis, W. Baxter and W. Fitch Early Mid 19th Century Size: image: 8.5 x 5.5 inches P...
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Early 19th Century Art Deco More Art

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Color

The Forest
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a Flemish style tapestry reproduction of the Jagaloon tapestries created to decorate the interiors of the royal Wawel Castle in Kraków, P...
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Late 20th Century Naturalistic More Art

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Tapestry

EDWARD BOHLIN 1920s-1930s SILVER ART PARADE SADDLE HOLLYWOOD WESTERN ARTIST VAIL
Located in San Antonio, TX
Circa Late 1920s - Early 1930s. It is all Bohlin made and marked to include the saddle, the headstall and the breast collar. All made in Hollywood California. The only non-Bohlin item is the bit which appears to also be early California. There is some interesting provenance of the fine saddle. It was commissioned by Charles R. Bell, married to Margaret Vail Bell who was the daughter of Walter Vail. On the Bolin nameplate it has engraved, Vail Ranch as well as made for Charles Bell. Charles Bell Died in 1939. The Vail Ranch has some great Western History which I will go into a little detail. You see, not only am I selling Saddles, but I’m also selling History. If you want to skip the history lesson you can just scroll down past the following info to images of the saddle. It’s no secret that ranching runs in the family blood. There is no greater example of that than California Rangeland Trust CEO Nita Vail. On April 14, 2018 Nita had the opportunity to witness her great-grandfather Walter L. Vail’s induction into the Hall of Great Westerners at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. This high honor is bestowed by the Museum to “exceptional individuals who have made an indelible impact upon the history of the great West.” A pivotal figure in early California and Arizona ranching, Walter Vail joins just over only 200 individuals who have been inducted into this esteemed hall. The Vail legacy of advocacy and ranching lives on strongly through his descendants, including Nita. All these years later, Nita carries the mantle of advocacy for ranchers in her own work at the California Rangeland Trust. Reflecting on her great-grandfather’s induction ceremony in Oklahoma, Nita says, “Witnessing my great-grandfather’s induction with family and friends was an incredible experience and a reminder of why I do what I do. Ranching plays an integral role in the culture, economy, and quality of life in California. Generations later, I get to honor Walter L. Vail’s legacy in my work with the California Rangeland Trust every day, preserving those open spaces for new generations and partnering with ranchers to continue to sustain life on the range in California.” Walter Vail History A native of Liverpool, Nova Scotia, Walter Vail purchased the 160-acre Empire Ranch southeast of Tucson, Arizona in 1876, along with an Englishman named Herbert Hislop. In 1882, the Empire Land & Cattle Company was formed with Walter L. Vail as principal shareholder. Over the years Vail, along with various partners, expanded the original land holdings to include over one million acres. The year after Walter purchased the Empire Ranch, the Southern Pacific Railroad built a railroad line, which was great news for the Vail family as it provided a means for them to ship their cattle. Edward L. Vail, George Scholefield and Bird at the mouth of Rosemont Canyon ca. 1896-1898 Standing Up for Ranchers In the fall of 1889, the Southern Pacific Railroad announced they would raise cattle freight rates by 25 percent. They ignored loud protests from ranchers who had already been hit hard by depressed cattle prices. In response, the Vails made a plan to drive the cattle overland themselves without the railroad. They knew that, if they were successful, they could break the railroad’s monopoly on the ranchers and force prices down. Walter’s brother Edward Vail and foreman Tom Turner volunteered to drive the almost 1,000 steers on the 300-mile trip to the Warner Ranch in San Diego. The journey ahead would be grueling. Most of their trip was through desert with water sources 15 to 30 miles apart. The ranchers would face a slew of obstacles—a stampede, a chaotic Colorado River crossing, an encounter with a group of horse thieves. In spite of all the dangers and challenges, they reached their destination. Just 71 days after leaving Arizona, the Empire cowboys arrived at the Warner Ranch. They had only lost 30 steers. The historic Empire Ranch Trail Drive of 1890 inspired other Arizona ranchers to make similar drives as a stand against the railroad. That fall, a group of Arizona cattlemen met and agreed to fund improvements to establish a safe cattle trail from Tucson to California. In response to the united stand of the ranchers, sparked by the Vails, the railroad finally agreed to restore the old freight rate—on the condition that the cattlemen would make no more cattle drives. Walter Vail led by example, but he was also an active representative of ranching interests in the legislature. He served in the 10th Arizona Territorial Legislature in 1878 and in 1884 on the Pima County Board of Supervisors. He introduced two significant bills: One proposing the creation of Apache County in the northeastern corner or Arizona Territory, and the other calling for the repeal and replacement of a Pima County fencing ordinance. Elected to the Arizona Stock Growers Association in 1884, Walter L. Vail advocated for levying fines on outfits that brought diseased cattle into the Territory, proposed a system of recording brands and earmarks, and requested the establishment of the livestock sanitary commission to oversee quarantines on infectious diseases, and tighter trespass laws. Moving to California In the late 1880s when a long drought hit Arizona, the Vails began leasing California pastures and shipping increased numbers of their cattle there to fatten. This marked the beginning of Walter’s efforts to purchase land in Temecula Valley. Vaqueros (Mexican cowboys) at the Empire Ranch in Arizona In 1890, with growing corporate holdings in California, Walter Vail established his headquarters in downtown Los Angeles and moved his family there. By this time, he had pieced together four Mexican land grants—Pauba Rancho, Santa Rosa Rancho, Temecula Rancho and Little Temecula Rancho—to form the Pauba Ranch. Eventually, the Vails would own more than 87,500 acres surrounding the little town of Temecula. In 1892 they leased Catalina Island and in 1901-1902 in partnership with J. V. Vickers, they purchased most of the interests in Santa Rosa from the estate of A.P. More. In March of 1894, Vail and Gates joined Vickers in setting up a third cattle company, the Panhandle Pasture Company, with the hopes of expanding new markets in the east. The Panhandle Pasture Company bought seven thousand acres of grassland in Sherman County, Texas, and an equal amount across the line in Beaver County, Indian Territory (later Oklahoma). Walter Vail was tragically killed in a Los Angeles streetcar accident in 1906. After his death, the Empire Land & Cattle Company (later renamed the Vail Company) assumed control of all his ranches and other real estate holdings. Walter had five sons and they would all have a hand in running the various ranches and the Vail Company as whole throughout their lives. The Empire Ranch in Arizona was sold in 1928. The Temecula area ranches continued to operate until it was sold in 1965. Santa Rosa Island, the last of Walter Vail’s holdings, was sold to the National Park Service in 1986, and ranching operations shut down there in 1998. Walter Lennox Vail (May 13, 1852 - December 2, 1906) was an American businessman, cattle dealer, and politician. He is known for his Empire Land & Cattle Company (later the Vail Company), which spanned over one million acres throughout five states.[1] Vail has been called "a pivotal figure in early California and Arizona ranching." Early life Vail was born in Liverpool, Nova Scotia on May 13, 1852, to Mahlon Vail, Sr. and Eliza Vail. Career Empire Ranch The headquarters of the Empire Ranch in the modern day Vail left his family's Plainfield, New Jersey house in the middle of 1875 to pursue riches in the West. He worked for a few months in Virginia City, Nevada as a mine's timekeeper, but in November he wrote of his intention to get involved in Arizona's sheep business. He, along with an Englishman named Herbert R. Hislop, then purchased the Empire Ranch along with its 612 cattle on August 22, 1876. The purchase from Edward Nye Fish and Simon Silverberg cost $1,174 at the time and was only 0.25 square miles (0.65 km2). Vail had met Hislop for the first time in August of that year, at the Lick House in San Francisco. Vail also became the main shareholder of the Empire Land & Cattle Company, which was formed in 1882. Politics Vail additionally served in the House of Representatives on the 10th Arizona Territorial Legislature for two years, starting in 1879. He was one of five representatives from Pima County. There, he proposed the creation of Apache County in the northeast. In 1884, Vail was elected to the Arizona Stock Growers Association, where he introduced many laws relating to cattle farming. California Vail moved his main operations to California in the late 1880s due to a long drought in Arizona. He started leasing Californian land mainly in Temecula Valley, but established his headquarters in downtown Los Angeles. By this time, he had already bought four ranches: the northern half of Rancho Little Temecula, Rancho Pauba, Rancho Santa Rosa, and Rancho Temecula. Later, Vail would own over 135 square miles (350 km2) surrounding the city of Temecula. He also leased Santa Catalina Island and Purchased Santa Rosa Island in 1892 and 1901, respectively. Vail, along with Carroll W. Gates and J.V. Vickers, set up the Panhandle Pasture Company, which bought about 22 square miles (57 km2) in Sherman County, Texas and Beaver County, Oklahoma. Personal life Vail married Margaret "Maggie"[a] Newhall in 1881, with them having five children: Nathan Russel, Mahlon, Mary, Walter Lennox Jr., and William Banning (who used his middle name) together. In 1890, a Gila monster bit Vail on his middle finger, and for years thereafter he experienced bleeding and swelling in his throat, which was thought to be caused by the venom from the bite. Death Vail died at 54 on December 2, 1906, due to complications from a tram (Trolley Car) accident in Los Angeles. He was cremated, then buried at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery on December 6. Legacy Vail's sons took over the company after his death, renaming it to the Vail Company. The Empire Ranch was sold in 1928, and the Temecula ranches were bought by a syndicate of companies, including Kaiser Aluminum, Kaiser Industries, and Macco Realties in 1965. Santa Rosa Island was acquired by the National Park Service in 1986, and ranching ceased in 1998. Vail was inducted into the Hall of Great Westerners at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in 2018.[2] Various properties have been named after the Vail family including: Vail Headquarters, an outdoor shopping mall, Vail Lake, and Vail, Arizona. In 1867, German immigrant, Louis Wolf, and his Chumash wife, Ramona, built a small adobe trading post next to Temecula Creek. Their Wolf Store helped launch the Temecula community, serving as a saloon, livery stable, legal services, hotel, general store, stagecoach stop, post office, school and employment agency. After Louis and Ramona’s deaths, their land and other Ranchos were purchased by Arizona cattle baron Walter Vail. By 1905, the 87,000-acre Vail Ranch became one of the largest cattle operations in California, stretching from Camp Pendleton to Vail Lake to Murrieta. It operated through the late 1970’s when it was sold to build Temecula’s housing. Some of the ranch’s oldest buildings survived in a cluster around the long-vacant Wolf Store. Together they would wait more than 40 years to be restored and once again become a center for community life in the Temecula Valley. ​ In 1905 after his death, Wolf’s Temecula was purchased by Arizona cattle baron Walter Vail, along with three other Ranchos totaling 87,500 acres. The sprawling Vail Ranch spread from South of Highway 79 to South of Clinton Keith Road, East to Vail Lake Resort and West to Camp Pendleton and continued operations through the late 1970’s when it was sold for housing subdivisions. The remaining buildings that comprised the Vail Ranch Headquarters, several having been demolished, have sat mostly vacant since then awaiting their restoration and re-use. John N. Harvey, Edward L. Vail, Walter L. Vail, 1879 Ned Joins the Partnership - May 1879 In May of 1879 Walter’s older brother, Edward Lang Vail, known as Ned, joined the Empire Ranch partnership. He had no ranching experience but quickly learned. The Empire Ranch herds were finally sufficiently developed for sale, and the Empire Ranch found a ready market in the town of Tombstone and its nearby mines. Walter finally had sufficient funds to begin to pay off some of the loans from his Uncle Nathan and Aunt Anna. North end of the original four rooms of the Empire Ranch House. Empire Ranch Census Records - 1880 The 1880 U.S. Census documents that eight men were living full time at the Empire: the partners, Walter Vail, John Harvey and Ned Vail; John Randolph Vail, Uncle Nathan and Aunt Anna’s son; John Milton Requa, nephew of Isaac Requa who hired Walter in Virginia City; John Dillon, who was instrumental in locating the Total Wreck Mine; Tomás Lopez, a herder; and Mon Ta, the cook. Section of Official Map of Pima County by Roskruge 1893. The Southern Pacific Railroad Arrives in Pantano - April 1880 In 1880 the Southern Pacific Railroad finally reached Tucson and by April it was extended to Pantano, north of the Empire Ranch. The availability of rail transportation was a major boom to the Empire Ranch as it was now possible to sell cattle and beef to markets beyond Southern Arizona. The railroad also increased the availability of goods in Tucson and allowed for much quicker and safer transportation to California and the East. Empire Ranch land acquisitions are highlighted in red. Courtesy of Dave Tuggle Land Holdings Expand-1881-1882 Starting in 1881 the land holdings of the Empire Ranch expanded considerably. They acquired Charles and Agnes Paige’s Happy Valley Ranch near the Rincon Mountains in 1881. 1882 saw the addition of Don Alonzo Sanford’s Stock Valley Ranch totaling over twenty-eight square miles of grassland between the Whetstone and Empire Mountains. Charles Bell Bohlin Saddle. All of the leather has been professionally cleaned and conditioned. All of the sterling has been professionally polished as are all of my saddles. THE BOHLIN BRAND IS AS ICONIC AS THE FAMED WESTERN STARS that wore it. The late actor Richard Farnsworth sported a recognizable gold steer-head Bohlin buckle...
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Silver

Summer on the Lake, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

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Colorful houses sit at the edge of a lake, with a pink boat anchored nearby. The greens and blues of the summer sky reflect on the still water. Artist John Jaster's choice of a bright color palette creates a lively and inviting atmosphere.


About the Artist
Artist John Jaster paints in a style he describes as realistic impressions, capturing colorful views of his adventures across the Americas. "People always ask me how I get such deep brilliant colors," says John. "The answer is layers. Since acrylic paint dries mostly transparent, it requires multiple layers of paint to build up to a specific color. With the right lighting that depth of layering is like sunshine glistening through clear water." In college, John felt a pull towards computer science and pursued a career in software architecture. Although the two paths...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art More Art

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Acrylic

Large Budd Hopkins Modernist Hard Edged Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting 1965
Located in Surfside, FL
Budd Hopkins, American (1931-2011) 'City Sun II', 1969 Oil painting on canvas. Hand signed and dated lower left. Verso: Artist, title, and year in pencil on stretcher. Dimensions: 36" H x 52" w. Frame: 37.25" h x 53.25" w. Budd Hopkins was one of the leading proponents of the "hard-edge" abstract minimalist school of painting in the 1950s and 1960s, Budd Hopkins (born 1931) created works that show the strong influence of Jackson Pollock and other leading painters of the Abstract Expressionism movement. Hopkins' paintings are now in numerous major collections, including the San Francisco Museum of Art, the Guggenheim Museum in New York, and the Hirshhorn Collection in Washington, DC. Recently, he has also been recognized for his research into the matter of UFOs and one of his books, "The Intruders", printed by Random House, was on the New York Times best-seller list and was the basis for a television show on CBS. Born in 1931, he is a graduate of Linsly Military Institute (now Linsly School) in 1949 and Oberlin College in 1953. He first displayed artistic abilities when, as a child recovering from a long-term illness, he began to create sculptures of ships made out of modeling clay. But it wasn't until he arrive at Oberlin that he made a serious study of art. Later, Hopkins included abstracted figures in his sculptural pieces. While moving away from Abstract Expressionism, Hopkins retained in his work the use of intense colors and hard-edged forms. His works of the 1980s, including Temples and Guardians, featured these "sentinels" who were, according to Hopkins, "participating in a frozen ritual, fixed – absolutely – within a privileged space..." Though Hopkins denied any connection, some critics viewed these ritualistic pieces as an extension of Hopkins' fascination with alien beings. Hopkins viewed his sculpted guardians not as human per se, but as magical, fierce, noble robots of the unconscious. He settled in New York after obtaining his degree and has had a residence there ever since. He and his wife, April Kingsley, and their daughter, Grace, divide their time between their home at Cape Cod, Mass., and that in New York City. In his work, he travels widely. He has exhibited in England, Finland, Italy and Switzerland. In 1963, Hopkins was selected by the Columbia Broadcasting System as one of the 15 painters featured in the network's first television special on American art. In 1958, Art News picked him as one of 12 Americans for exhibition in Spoleto, Italy, in the "Festival of Two Worlds." His brilliance has won him a number of fellowships and awards. In 1972, the West Virginia Arts and Humanities Council awarded him its Commission Prize. In 1976, he received the John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship for Painting and in '79 he received a fellowship from the National Endowment of the Arts. He also won a special project grant from the New York State Council on the Arts in 1982. He was friends with Robert Ryman and many of the other 10th street avant garde artists. He was an original member of March Gallery which showed Alice Baber, Elaine de Kooning, Mark di Suvero, Lester Johnson, Matsumi Kanemitsu. His work was handled by Poindexter Gallery. (a major gallery founded in 1955 in New York City by Elinor Poindexter. The gallery specialized in sculpture, abstract, and figurative art and featured the works of such artists as Richard Diebenkorn, Jules Olitski, Nell Blaine, Al Held, Willem de Kooning, Franz Kline, Earl Kerkam, Milton Resnick and Robert De Niro, among others. His art has been featured in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art, Bronx Museum of Art, Brooklyn Museum, Whitney Museum, Corcoran Gallery, Guggenheim Museum, Queens Museum in New York, and the Public Library of New York. He was included in Young America 1960: Thirty American Painters Under Thirty-Six buy Lloyd Goodrich at the Whitney Museum of American Art in NYC. Artists included: Sonia Gechtoff, Edward Giobbi, Ron Gorchov, James Harvey, Budd Hopkins, Wolf Kahn, Alex Katz, Robert Natkin, Rudy Pozzatti, Dean Richardson, Frank Roth, William Wiley, and Noriko Yamamoto...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist More Art

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Canvas, Oil

The Blue Scarf, 1930
Located in OPOLE, PL
Tamara de Lempicka (1894-1980) - The Blue Scarf, 1930 Giclée from 2023. The edition no. 2 out of 100. Dimensions of work: 70 x 52.5 cm. Publisher: Chelsea Green Editions. High-q...
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2010s Modern More Art

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Giclée

Chromatic, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A kitchen interior unfolds in a calm, contemporary style as sharp architectural lines meet soft edges. Artist David Thelen layers color and form to build a scen...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Art

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Oil

Happy Dance - Original Minimalist Earth Tone Abstract Contemporary Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Clara Berta’s acrylic and mixed-media paintings blend texture and color to create harmony, mystery, and depth on the painted surface. Her paintings transform spaces into Zen environm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist More Art

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Saraswati, Figurative, Mythology by Raja Ravi Verma "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Raja Ravi Varma - Laxmi, 19 x 14 inches Oleograph with embellishments, Circa (Unframed & Delivered) Raja Ravi Varma (29 April 1848 – 2 October 1906) was an Indian painter and artist...
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1890s Modern More Art

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Paper, Mixed Media

"The Woodland" Tapestry
Located in Atlanta, GA
Arcadian landscape inspired tapestry. Belgian made, jacquard woven with relief stitch. Fully lined with rod pocket for hanging. Cotton and rayon. Measurements are approximate.
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Late 20th Century Naturalistic More Art

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Tapestry

Keith Haring designed Martin Luther King Day announcement 1988
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Invitation for Martin Luther King Day celebration 1988, designed by Keith Haring In 1988, 20 years after the death of Martin Luther King Jr., Keith Haring illustrated this rare invi...
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1980s Pop Art More Art

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Offset

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