Thomas B. Griffin

Waterfall Scene, Victorian Framed Oil Painting by Thomas Bartholomew Griffin

Late 19th Century

Artist: Margaretha E. Albers, American (1881 - 1977) Title: South Street, New York Year: circa 1940 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed l.r. Size: 20 in. x 16 in. (50.8 cm x 40.64 cm)

Artist: Joseph Barber Title: Margaree Valley, Nova Scotia Year: 1976 Medium: Oil on Masonite, signed l.r. Size: 30 x 48 inches [76.2 x 121.92 cm] Frame: 35 x 54 inches [88.9 x 137.16...

Artist: Duncan Hannah, American (1952 - ) Title: Telepathy Year: 1983 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed and dated Size: 44 in. x 58 in. (111.76 cm x 147.32 cm)

Robin Hill, Australian (1932 - ) - Study of The Green Chimney Oil, Year: 1992, Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed, Size: 8 x 11 in. (20.32 x 27.94 cm), Frame Size: 11 x 14 inches

Walt Kuhn (1877-1949)was associated with the art group known as "The Eight" and with Arthur B. Davies, was a the key figure in forming the American Association of painters and Sculp...

This original vintage oil painting by Colorado artist John E. Thompson captures the grandeur of New York City's historic High Bridge, spanning the Harlem River. Created in 1924, the painting beautifully showcases the architectural elegance of this landmark, which continues to stand as a testament to the city's engineering legacy. The artist’s skillful use of oil on canvas brings the scene to life, with rich textures and a dynamic composition that highlights the bridge's striking features. The artwork is signed and dated by Thompson in the lower right corner, adding authenticity to this exceptional piece. It is presented in a custom vintage frame, enhancing its historical charm. This rare painting offers a glimpse into early 20th-century New York, making it a valuable addition for collectors of vintage American art, New York City history, and iconic landmarks. About the Artist: John Thompson, a pivotal figure in the development of Colorado’s modern art movement, left an enduring legacy as both an artist and educator. Though not widely known nationally, his deep influence on the regional art scene earned him the title "Dean of Colorado Artists." Over a career spanning more than thirty years, Thompson’s commitment to artistic excellence helped introduce modernism to Colorado, inspiring a new appreciation for diverse forms of expression. Thompson's formal education began at the Art Students League of Buffalo and continued in New York City, where he studied with prominent artists. His time in Europe was a turning point in his development as he immersed himself in both academic and modernist traditions, particularly influenced by the work of Cézanne. After settling in Colorado in 1914, he quickly made his mark on the local art community, infusing it with the avant-garde principles he had embraced abroad. His mentorship extended to students of Polish heritage in Buffalo—Józef Bakoś, Alexander Korda, and Walter Mruk—who followed him to Denver after his move in 1917. Bakoś and Mruk would later become founding members of Los Cinco Pintores...

Anthony Thieme (1888 - 1954) Spanish Mission, Florida Oil on canvas 25 x 30 inches Signed lower left; titled on the reverse Anthony Thieme was born in...

Delos Palmer Jr. Tree in Winter Signed lower left Oil on Masonite 10 x 8 inches Delos Palmer, Jr. was born January 26, 1890 in New York City. His father was Dr. Delos Palmer, a socially prominent Park Avenue dentist. His mother was Jennifer Emma Banta. His parents were both born in NYC, where they married in 1880 and had five children. There had three sons and two daughters. He was the fourth born. They lived in a private townhouse at 48 West 50th Street, with a cook, a waitress, and a nurse to assist in his father's dental practice on the ground floor. They lived a privileged life and the children all went to the best private schools. He graduated high school in June of 1908. He studied at The Art Students League from 1911 to 1915 with the renowned American Impressionist, George Bellows. According to the artist, "Bellows was a good influence on me. He taught me how to paint what I see and what I feel!" In 1916 Palmer moved to the historic Holbein Studios at 139 West 55th Street. He worked there until 1920, when he moved to the more fashionable Greenwich Village, where he became a successful society portraitist. He was 27 years old during the Great War, so he was not selected for military service. In 1923 Palmer began to sell interior story illustrations to Metropolitan Magazine, The Saturday Evening Post, and Liberty. In 1924 he married Helen Smith Romme and moved to Stamford, CT, where they raised a daughter and two step-sons. The fateful market crash of 1929 ended Palmer's high society portrait business, but he soon found work through his contacts at Liberty magazine's MacFadden Publishing, which also produced several crime and detective magazines such as Master Detective and True Detective. He then began to paint pulp covers for Dime Mystery, Clues, Frontier Stories, Action Stories, Western Trails, All Star Adventure, Complete Western Book...