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Water Babies Illustration- Tadpoles
Water Babies Illustration- Tadpoles

Water Babies Illustration- Tadpoles

By Jessie Willcox Smith

Located in Fort Washington, PA

. Charles Kingsley, The Water-Babies, New York, 1916, illustrated Edward D. Nudelman, Jessie Willcox Smith

Category

1910s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Water Babies- Sitting on a Leaf
Water Babies- Sitting on a Leaf

Water Babies- Sitting on a Leaf

By Jessie Willcox Smith

Located in Fort Washington, PA

. LITERATURE: Charles Kingsley, The Water-Babies, New York, 1916, illustrated Edward D. Nudelman, Jessie

Category

1910s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Water Babies- Sitting on a Leaf

Water Babies- Sitting on a Leaf

By Jessie Willcox Smith

Located in Fort Washington, PA

. Inscribed Signed for-/Thomas Oakley/CHRISTMAS-1919 (lower right) - Charles Kingsley, The Water-Babies, New

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20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

1863 The Water-Babies: A Fairy Tale for a Land-Baby
1863 The Water-Babies: A Fairy Tale for a Land-Baby

1863 The Water-Babies: A Fairy Tale for a Land-Baby

By Charles Kingsley

Located in Bath, GB

, author and historian, known for his campaigns towards social reform. 'The Water-Babies' is a canonical

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Antique 1860s British Books

Materials

Paper

'Water Babies' Liberty Magazine Cover
'Water Babies' Liberty Magazine Cover

'Water Babies' Liberty Magazine Cover

By Leslie Thrasher

Located in Fort Washington, PA

, collecting cigarette wrappers and shells, before Gwen orders Ulysses into the water. “‘I’m afraid,’ he

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1930s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rare Natural Japan White Golden Yellow Sea Water Baby Akoya Pearl Necklace
Rare Natural Japan White Golden Yellow Sea Water Baby Akoya Pearl Necklace

Rare Natural Japan White Golden Yellow Sea Water Baby Akoya Pearl Necklace

Located in Kowloon, HK

Indulge in the luxurious beauty of this stunning white and golden yellow AAAA grade baby Akoya

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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, 18k Gold

Boy Playing Dress-Up, Story Illustration
Boy Playing Dress-Up, Story Illustration

Boy Playing Dress-Up, Story Illustration

By Jessie Willcox Smith

Located in Fort Washington, PA

magazine, she also did one of her most famous pieces, Charles Kingsley's "The Water-Babies." Smith's art

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20th Century Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Board, Charcoal

"Tempest in a Teapot" a charming painting of a baby playing with a bowl of water
"Tempest in a Teapot" a charming painting of a baby playing with a bowl of water

"Tempest in a Teapot" a charming painting of a baby playing with a bowl of water

By Timoleon Marie Lobrichon

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Timoleon Lobrichon (1831-1914) French Tempest in a Teapot Oil on canvas, 6 1/2 x 8 1/4 inches FRAMED: 16 1/2 x 15 inches Signed at lower left: [indistinct] This work is a related to...

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Late 19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large Water Fountain Elephant Garden Scuplture, Mid-20th Century
Large Water Fountain Elephant Garden Scuplture, Mid-20th Century

Large Water Fountain Elephant Garden Scuplture, Mid-20th Century

Located in South Salem, NY

A delightful and playful concrete baby elephant water fountain, originating from mid-20th century

Category

Mid-20th Century English Fountains

Materials

Concrete

"Esca" Original Contemporary Oil Painting by David Abed
"Esca" Original Contemporary Oil Painting by David Abed

"Esca" Original Contemporary Oil Painting by David Abed

Located in Palm Beach, FL

carries her babies into the water, her intentions unclear. Offering no answers, Abed slips quietly between

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Copper

Set of Twelve African Safari Napkin Rings
Set of Twelve African Safari Napkin Rings

Set of Twelve African Safari Napkin Rings

Located in New York, NY

rings from Kenya consisting of pair cheetah, pair giraffe, pair elephants and a baby, hippo, lion, water

Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Wood

‘Water Babies - Ella 1” by David Scheinmann, England, 2012
‘Water Babies - Ella 1” by David Scheinmann, England, 2012

‘Water Babies - Ella 1” by David Scheinmann, England, 2012

By David Scheinmann

Located in London, London

"Water Babies - Ella 1” by David Scheinmann, England, 2012, Edition 2/7 (+2 AP) Pigment Print on

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

"Water Babies - Ella 2” by David Scheinmann, England, 2012
"Water Babies - Ella 2” by David Scheinmann, England, 2012

"Water Babies - Ella 2” by David Scheinmann, England, 2012

By David Scheinmann

Located in London, London

"Water Babies - Ella 2” by David Scheinmann, England, 2012 Edition number 1/7 + 2 APs Pigment

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

"Water Babies - Ruby 2” by David Scheinmann, England, 2012
"Water Babies - Ruby 2” by David Scheinmann, England, 2012

"Water Babies - Ruby 2” by David Scheinmann, England, 2012

By David Scheinmann

Located in London, London

"Water Babies - Ruby 2” by David Scheinmann, England, 2012 Edition number 1/7 + 2APs Pigment Print

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21st Century and Contemporary British Photography

Materials

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‘Water Babies - Ruby 1” by David Scheinmann, England, 2012, 1/7 + 2 APs
‘Water Babies - Ruby 1” by David Scheinmann, England, 2012, 1/7 + 2 APs

‘Water Babies - Ruby 1” by David Scheinmann, England, 2012, 1/7 + 2 APs

By David Scheinmann

Located in London, London

"Water Babies - Ruby 1” by David Scheinmann, England, 2012, 1/7 + 2 APs Pigment Print on Archival

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21st Century and Contemporary British Photography

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Karlsruhe Majolika Ceramic Holy Water Font Virgin Mary by Max Heinze, 1940s
Karlsruhe Majolika Ceramic Holy Water Font Virgin Mary by Max Heinze, 1940s

Karlsruhe Majolika Ceramic Holy Water Font Virgin Mary by Max Heinze, 1940s

By Max Heinze

Located in Frisco, TX

A lovely Karlsruhe Majolika Ceramic Holy Water Font Virgin Mary and baby Jesus by Max Heinze

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'Infant at the Birdbath' Bronze Sculpture by Brenda Putnam
'Infant at the Birdbath' Bronze Sculpture by Brenda Putnam

'Infant at the Birdbath' Bronze Sculpture by Brenda Putnam

By Brenda Putnam

Located in Vancouver, BC

piece is from a series of children as fountain and sundial figures. "Water Lily Baby" won honorable

Category

Early 20th Century American Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Water Babies Illustration
Water Babies Illustration

Water Babies Illustration

By Jessie Willcox Smith

Located in Fort Washington, PA

. Literature: Charles Kingsley, The Water-Babies, New York, 1916, illustrated Edward D. Nudelman, Jessie

Category

20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Water baby - Framed pink abstract floral nature painting
Water baby - Framed pink abstract floral nature painting

Water baby - Framed pink abstract floral nature painting

By Jennifer L. Baker

Located in Silverthorne, CO

An ethereal gem-like painting, "Water baby" is an abstract pink nature painting with a floral

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Mom with Apples, Good Housekeeping Cover
Mom with Apples, Good Housekeeping Cover

Mom with Apples, Good Housekeeping Cover

By Jessie Willcox Smith

Located in Fort Washington, PA

. In addition, she illustrated several books, such as the famous Water Babies. This charming Good

Category

1920s Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media, Board

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, Illustrated by Ethel F. Everett, c.1910-20
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, Illustrated by Ethel F. Everett, c.1910-20

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, Illustrated by Ethel F. Everett, c.1910-20

By Charles Dickens

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

, including celebrated editions of Charles Kingsley’s The Water Babies and Enid Blyton’s Silver and Gold

Category

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10 German Sterling Encased Crystal Glasses, Circa 1920
10 German Sterling Encased Crystal Glasses, Circa 1920

10 German Sterling Encased Crystal Glasses, Circa 1920

Located in New York, NY

and baby filling a water urn. Made in Germany hallmarked Sterling circa 1920. Excellent condition

Category

20th Century German Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

Materials

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Original Vintage Print From Charles Kingsley's " Water Babies ". C.1920
Original Vintage Print From Charles Kingsley's " Water Babies ". C.1920

Original Vintage Print From Charles Kingsley's " Water Babies ". C.1920

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Lovely image from Kingsley's " Water Babies " Initialed " A.G " Chrom-lithograph Published

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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Prints

Materials

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"Princess of the Sea, " Illustration Painting in Blues, Greens with Mermaid, Fish
"Princess of the Sea, " Illustration Painting in Blues, Greens with Mermaid, Fish

"Princess of the Sea, " Illustration Painting in Blues, Greens with Mermaid, Fish

Located in Philadelphia, PA

depiction of a mermaid riding on an exotic fish, surrounded by water babies and exotic flora, dates to 1931

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

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Gilt Metal Holy Water Font Painting Madonna and Baby Jesus
Gilt Metal Holy Water Font Painting Madonna and Baby Jesus

Gilt Metal Holy Water Font Painting Madonna and Baby Jesus

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a gilt metal holy water font depicting a cardboard painting of a caring Madonna holding

Category

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Materials

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Los Castillos Baby Jesus Inside Mary Holy Water Font, Circa 1930’s
Los Castillos Baby Jesus Inside Mary Holy Water Font, Circa 1930’s

Los Castillos Baby Jesus Inside Mary Holy Water Font, Circa 1930’s

By Los Castillos

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

stomach with a cup for holy water. - Signed by Los Castillos and hallmarked with 400. - Made in Mexico

Category

1930s Mexican Decorative Objects

Thames River Landscape
Thames River Landscape

Thames River Landscape

By Harry George Theaker

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

1929; 'Gulliver's Travels', 1928; 'The Water Babies', 1930; 'Grimm's Fairy Tales', 1930; 'Stories of

Category

1930s Victorian Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

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17th Century French Hand-Carved Shell Basin with Original Painted Finish
17th Century French Hand-Carved Shell Basin with Original Painted Finish

17th Century French Hand-Carved Shell Basin with Original Painted Finish

Located in Dallas, TX

baptism sacraments; the priest would drop some holy water on the baby's forehead while performing the

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Realistic original bronze sculpture of a nude female signed Brenda Putnam 1928
Realistic original bronze sculpture of a nude female signed Brenda Putnam 1928

Realistic original bronze sculpture of a nude female signed Brenda Putnam 1928

By Brenda Putnam

Located in New York City, NY

National Sculpture Society's exhibitions, including 1916, 1923, 1929, and 1940. Water-Lily Baby received an

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

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19th-century Water Babies
19th-century Water Babies

19th-century Water Babies

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H 25 in W 34 in D 18 in

19th-century Water Babies

Located in Katonah, NY

A carved marble figural group with two putti seated in a half shell, titled Water Babies, signed

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Antique 19th Century American Garden Ornaments

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1 Volume, Charles Kingsley, the Water-Babies
1 Volume, Charles Kingsley, the Water-Babies

1 Volume, Charles Kingsley, the Water-Babies

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H 8.25 in W 1.5 in D 6.75 in

1 Volume, Charles Kingsley, the Water-Babies

Located in New York, NY

1 Volume. Charles Kingsley, The Water-Babies. Bound by Charles E. Lauriat & Co. in full blue

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Books

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Rare Folk Art Gourd, South Africa
Rare Folk Art Gourd, South Africa

Rare Folk Art Gourd, South Africa

Located in New York, NY

were used to hold a decoction given in place of ordinary water to newborn babies which was believed to

Category

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Tiffany American Edwardian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Water Babies Cup
Tiffany American Edwardian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Water Babies Cup

Tiffany American Edwardian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Water Babies Cup

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

inspired by Kingsley’s Water-Babies. Fully marked including pattern no. 17285B and director's letter m

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Early 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

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Baby Animal Water Color Book Painting For Walls
Baby Animal Water Color Book Painting For Walls

Baby Animal Water Color Book Painting For Walls

By Arozarena De La Fuente

Located in Mexico City, MX

Animal Baby Spaces Sepia Painting Water Color Wall Art Unique Canvass

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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

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