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A gentleman’s vices

Vivian Evans, circa 1907 Koko, with her favourite ball signed and dated ‘VIVIAN EVANS. 1907.' (lower right) oil on canvas 10 ¾ x 15 ¾ in. (27.3 x 40 cm.) frame 17 x 22 in. (43.2 x 55...

Lilian Cheviot (1876- c.1936) The sage signed 'L. Cheviot' (lower right) oil on canvas 12 x 10 in. (30.5 x 25.3 cm.) with frame 15 ¾ x 13 ¾ in. (40 x 35 cm.) Renowned for her sens...

P. Remy (French, circa 1938) A wire fox terrier signed and dated '- P. Remy -/ 1938' (lower right) oil on canvas 18 x 13 in. (45.8 x 33 cm.) frame 24 x 19 in. (61 x 48.3 cm.) This c...

Attributed to Alfred Wheeler (1852-1932) A noble friend (possibly a Manchester terrier) oil on canvas 10 x 8 in. (25.3 x 20.3 cm.) frame 15 ⅜ x 13 ⅛...

A luxury Still life with lobster, ham and fruits Studio of Jan Davidsz de Heem (Utrecht, 1606 - Anvers, 1683-84) 17th century Antwerp school Bears a signature J D D Heem lower left on the table Oil on canvas, dim. h. 78 cm, l. 109 cm (h. 30.70 in, w. 42.91 inch) An 18th century giltwood frame, framed: h. 97 cm, l. 130 cm (38.19 in. x 51.18 in) This is a studio version after the slightly larger original by Jan Davidsz. de Heem (1606-1683) c. 1645 in the Royal Collection at the Royal Palace, Stockholm. Provenance: Galerie Charpentier auction, May 1st 1965 Sumptuous still life in which precious silver, glass and delicious food are displayed on a truly grand scale. The painter invites a viewer to the feast of red cooked lobster, mouth-watering ham, ripe peaches and plums, and sumptuous bunches of grapes. All of this extravagant food is richly displayed on a wooden table elegantly covered with a dark green velvet tablecloth. Our eye is directly attracted to the big red boiled lobster in the middle on a larger silver dish, with a silver plate of crabs in front. Behind the lobster is a large wicker basket with a white napkin, draped over its front edge and supporting a large silver dish...

Attributed to Giacomo Recco (1603-1653), still life "Glass jug with flowers," oil on canvas in gilt frame. This fine canvas depicts a glass pitcher filled with flowers resting on a ...

JUAN DE ARELLANO Spanish, 1614 - 1676 Cesta de Flores signed Juan de Arellano (lower lright) oil on canvas original period carved, gilt and polychrome...

17th century Old Master still-life painting depicting an opulent bunch of grapes, surrounded by other fruits including prunes, long radishes and a lemon Created more than 300 years ...