Martin B. Leisser

Antique CIVIL WAR, The Chimneys of Stafford Plantation Cumberland Island Georgia

1907

Roger Selchow oil on canvas 32x40 inches Signer Verso 1970’s Roger Hoffman Selchow was born in Greenwich, Connecticut, and is best known for his paintings of geometric abstraction...

Willering Epko 1970’s oil on canvas 47x24 inches image size 55x31 inches with frame Signed lower bottom Painting Depicts a Semi nude woman wearing a white hat holding a rose, with...

Guillermo Trujillo 1960’s Signed Lower right 20x20 inches image 26x26 inches with frame Good condition The painting up for sale is a wonderful Figurative Abstract of a girl with a ...

Alois Lecoque 1891-1981 St. Nicholas 18x24 inches image size 28x34 imches with frame oil on canvas Private collection NYC Charming Wintry landscape with aerial view of St Nicholas...

Original oil on canvas painting by the well known Russian/American artist, Nahum Tschacbasov.. The painting depicts a group of rabbi’s in conversation in an interior setting. Circa 1...

Hal Frater's "The Artist as a Young Man" is a striking oil on canvas that captures the essence of the artist himself, rendered in a raw, emotive style. The palette is earthy, with natural browns and creams contrasted against subdued blues and hints of muted red, evoking a sense of both the mundane and the profound. Frater's use of color and form reflect a contemplative mood, a moment of introspection. The artist's gaze is direct and unflinching, suggesting resilience and a deep inner life. This mid-20th-century piece, evocative of American Realism, offers a personal narrative, exploring themes of identity and self-perception. Frater’s technique—visible brushstrokes and a textured application of paint—adds a tangible depth to the work, inviting the viewer to consider the artist's inner world and the time in which he lived. About the Artist: Hal Frater was not just an artist, but a storyteller who left us on February 3, 2008, on the cusp of his 99th birthday. His fifty-year tenure as a commercial artist was a testament to his adaptability and appeal. Yet it was in his private studio where Frater’s true passion lay — painting not for clients, but for his own soul's expression. His work, always striving to capture the nuances of the human spirit, reflected his sharp observational skills. His artistry was honed not in formal schools, but alongside his peers in spontaneous gatherings, painting from life, sharing techniques and critiques that fueled their collective growth. Influenced by the likes of Jack Levine, Raphael Soyer, John Sloan, Thomas Hart Benton, Reginald Marsh, and Phillip Reisman...

Hal Frater's "Pink Sky" is a moody landscape that masterfully captures the play of light at dusk. Dominated by a majestic mountain under a vast, dusky sky, the painting is steeped in warm shades of pink and red that wash across the canvas, lending a dreamlike atmosphere to the scene. The dark silhouette of the mountain anchors the composition, while the reflections on the water's surface add a dynamic contrast to the softness of the sky. Frater's brushwork is loose and expressive, allowing the colors to blend and creating a sense of movement within the stillness of the landscape. This work evokes a quiet reflection and the serene beauty of nature, emphasizing the grandeur of the natural world as it succumbs to the tranquil blanket of night. About the Artist: Hal Frater was not just an artist, but a storyteller who left us on February 3, 2008, on the cusp of his 99th birthday. His fifty-year tenure as a commercial artist was a testament to his adaptability and appeal. Yet it was in his private studio where Frater’s true passion lay — painting not for clients, but for his own soul's expression. His work, always striving to capture the nuances of the human spirit, reflected his sharp observational skills. His artistry was honed not in formal schools, but alongside his peers in spontaneous gatherings, painting from life, sharing techniques and critiques that fueled their collective growth. Influenced by the likes of Jack Levine, Raphael Soyer, John Sloan, Thomas Hart Benton, Reginald Marsh, and Phillip Reisman...

Francis Mora is often considered to be the American artist who most depicted Hispanic culture in American and abroad. He made a trip to Spain in the early 1900's and created mostly ...