Alice Delmar-Oberth

'Red Poppies', Woman Artist, New York Art Students League, Metropolitan Opera

1978

Signed lower left "Vantore" for Mogens Erik Christien Vantore (Danish, 1895-1977) and painted circa 1925. A substantial, early twentieth-century Impressionist still-life of blue ast...

Signed center left, 'S. Calpestri' for Shirley Calpestri (American, 1915-2002) and painted circa 1965; additionally signed, verso, on canvas with artist label. Shirley Calpestri first studied at the California College of Arts and Crafts and, subsequently, at the College of Alameda under Lundy Siegriest...

Initialed, twice, lower right, 'A.B' for 'Agnes B'' (American, 20th Century) and dated, twice, 1963. Bearing dedication, verso, dated October 19, 1963 from the artist, Agnes B. Previously with: Little Gallery, Birmingham, Michigan. A delicately painted oil still-life in the tradition of Edouard Vuillard and the Intimistes showing a pair of shoes crafted in vivid red calfskin and a silk tapestry hatbox contrasted against a background of rose and blue textiles and drapes. Established in 1950 by Marguerite DeSalle, the Little Gallery in Birmingham, Michigan was the first gallery in the region to deal in and exhibit contemporary art. Initially ,deSalle primarily handled the work of local artists starting out in their careers, and the work of faculty from the Cranbrook Academy of Art. DeSalle's ex-husband and close friend, artist Zoltan Sepeshy...

Signed lower left, 'J.L. Freeman' for Jean L. Freeman (American 1926-2006) and painted circa 1975. Born in Michigan, Jean Sampson studied at the Detroit Society of Arts and Crafts (later the Center for Creative Studies) under John Foster before moving to California in 1953. In 1954, she married the artist Philip Freeman and settled in Dana Point...

Floral scene with roses and wrought iron fence, by Spanish artist Bartolome Sastre 39.5" x 39.5 Oil on Canvas Frame Size: 46.25" x 46.25"

Born in Stockholm the son of a sea captain, Boëthius studied at the Celeb Althins Art Academy from 1920 to 1921 followed by the National Art Academy in Stockholm from 1921 to 1923. H...

The picture is bright, saturated with aromas of the tropics. Tuberoses are in full bloom. Butterflies are a symbol of life. Fragrant flowers surround you from all sides. An exotic co...

Rutledge Bate (American, 1891-1964) Bouquet Still Life, Oil on Canvas, bouquet of chrysanthemums in a blue glass vase, signed lower left, hardwood frame. Image: 21.5" H x 17.5" D; fr...