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John Lavalle, Verona, 1927

1927

Pin prick watercolour. Antique watercolour painting with pin pricking of a street vendor in double-sided glassed frame. Signed Babette Baronne Roth. Germany, 1785, Dimension: 14....

Mikhail Tkatchenko, (1860-1916) oil on panel, circa 1896. Maritime imperial court painter under both Alexander III and Nicholas II. Painting subject purported to be of the Imperial R...

Pair of Watercolours with Jardin du Luxembourg views. Pair of American watercolours with views in the Jardin de Luxembourg, Paris, circa 1910 in original frames. Dimension each: 11....

John Lavalle (1896-1971) gilt-framed watercolor of the tower of Pisa. Italy, 1926. Signed lower middle left. Dimension: Frame 24" W x 21" H x 1" D; sight: 16.25" W x 13" H.

Title: Shepherd in the Pyrenees Artist: Enric Porta i Mestre (1898–1993) Technique: Oil on canvas Style: Post-Impressionism with Expressionist influences Dimensions: Unframed: 23.6 x 31.9 in Framed: 29.9 x 38.2 in Signature: Signed in the lower right corner as "E. Porta". Date: 1956 (according to the inscription on the back). DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK Shepherd in the Pyrenees by Enric Porta i Mestre depicts a rural scene with a striking sense of introspection and evocative charm. The painting portrays a shepherd tending to his flock amidst the mountainous landscape typical of the Catalan Pyrenees. The composition captures the serenity and beauty of nature through vibrant colors and dynamic brushstrokes. The work reflects a Post-Impressionist style with loose, bold strokes and vivid tones, combined with Expressionist influences in its ability to evoke emotions beyond the physical depiction. The energetic and textured brushwork infuses the painting with a lively rhythm, while the rich palette of greens and blues immerses the viewer in the landscape's tranquil atmosphere. In this piece, Porta i Mestre showcases a mastery of color and light, illustrating his deep connection to his homeland and its rural life, which served as a source of inspiration throughout his career. ARTIST BIOGRAPHY Enric Porta i Mestre (La Pobla de Segur, 1898–1993) was a Catalan painter known for his landscapes, still lifes, and costumbrist depictions. Trained in Lleida and Barcelona, Porta debuted in 1922 with an exhibition in the Catalan capital. He later moved to Paris to further his artistic studies, where he connected with avant-garde artists such as Miquel Villà...

Title: "Spring Garden" Artist: Attributed to Rafael Durán Benet Technique: Oil on canvas board Dimensions (unframed): 13 x 16 inches Dimensions (framed): 14.6 x 17.7 inches Date of c...

In Melisa’s optical and pulsating compositions, the natural world acts as blue-print while she explores the notion of the sublime through blur and precision. The artist develops an a...

PaperLandscape collage on canvas the collage paper is vegetable paper has been treated with oil paint original artwork the painting is shipped flat, stretched on a wooden frame 100x1...