Antique Death

In later years, William went into partnership with his son and traded as ‘Godwin & Co’, a name that would become reputable until long after William’s death in 1925.

In later years, William went into partnership with his son and traded as ‘Godwin & Co’, a name that would become reputable until long after William’s death in 1925.

Not much Pinchbeck jewelry has survived. With the death of Mr. Pinchbeck in the early 19th century the formula died with him.

His father attempted to force his return by slashing his allowance. However, the sudden death of his elder brother in 1847 granted him financial independence.

Although considered "one of the best sculptors of his century," Jules Desbois fell into oblivion after his death, and his works were dispersed. Moreover, his collaboration with Rodin...

He remained active as a painter in Hungary until his death in 1958. Keywords: Emőd Aurél, Emod Aurel, Hungarian painter, School of Rome Hungarian art, Római Iskola, Collegium Hungari...

The Daum brothers quickly became leading figures in Art Nouveau, rivaling the renowned designer Émile Gallé, and established themselves as leaders in the field of decorative glass af...

This company ran alongside George Betjemann & Sons until they were merged in 1903, following the death of George William. In 1909, they became a limited company, known as George ...

The collection was famously sold at Christie’s on his death in 1924. Provenance France (according to inscription).

Floral Still Life with Roses, 19th Century Spanish Oil Painting Artist: José María Murillo Bracho Birth / death: Seville, 1827 – Málaga, 1882 Title: Floral Still Life Technique: Oil...

After Barnato’s tragic death in 1897, Worcester was inherited by his nephew Jack Barnato Joel.

Given the similarity of the drawing style and the use of colour, we are led to believe that the painting in question was painted by Jacone immediately after the death of his master A...

Overall dimensions (approx) Width closed - 98cm (38 1/2in) Width open - 147.5cm (58 1/8in) Depth - 66cm (26in) Height - 74.5cm (29 1/4in) Ref: 0756 James Mein was the most famous...

The scenery is not only decorative and beautiful, but is intended to inspire the viewer to question deep religious and philosophical ideas, to meditate on death and resurrection, and...

Austin and Seeley supplied sculptural garden items to many historical houses and gardens across the country including a commission from Queen Victoria and Prince Albert for the groun...

His pieces were then reworked by engraving, at the wheel for the most precious, hydrofluoric acid for the most common, his engravers-decorators thus giving a cameo decor on a lined o...

Her closed eyes suggest both sleep and death, while her faint smile hovers between suffering and surrender, bringing together in this singular vision of Shakespeare’s heroine all the...

In addition to boasting famous clientele such as Sarah Bernhardt who followed him to his studio on rue du Faubourg Saint-Jaques following Bing’s death in 1905 and the closure of his ...

The Ballets Russes The Ballets Russes was a ballet company established in 1909 by the Russian impresario Serge Diaghilev and performed until his death in 1929. It created a sensatio...

Over his vast career, Tucker worked on a number of famous film and theatrical sets, creating prosthetics for the likes of The Phantom of the Opera, Star Wars and The Company of Wolve...

Contemporary evidence of Adriana’s birth, marriage, career and death exist, however, she has not been included in later art histories.

The central engraving with a Knight's arm holding a cross with two side crosses most commonly refers to a representation of the Three Crosses on Calvary, symbolizing the crucifixion ...

The portrait was displayed alongside other important pieces, including paintings by Gainsborough and Fragonard, furniture from the French court of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, Fin...

As leader of the ultra‑Catholic League, Guise had amassed immense political influence, presenting himself as the defender of Catholic France against the Huguenots. His death was inte...

He exhibited at the RA each year from 1887 until shortly before his death. Draper also had a lucrative society portrait painting practice, his aristocratic sitters including the Duch...

He abdicated the throne in 1918 and left for Coburg, Germany, where he lived until his death in 1948. His jewellery collection, and that of the Bulgarian royal family have been passe...

Il “Charles Quint Before Death” esposto al Salon del 1854, inizialmente per il governo belga, fu acquistato dal governo argentino dopo la sua esposizione a Buenos Aires.

Birth place: Grand Rapids, MI Death place: Sarasota, FL Addresses: Grand Rapids, MI; NYC; Old Lyme, CT, 1901-65 Profession: Portrait painter Studied: AIC, 1894; ASL, 1895-96 with...

He remained an active figure in Antwerp’s cultural life until his death on 11 December 1921. His oeuvre reflects the richness of late nineteenth-century Belgian art, combining academ...

As a further point of reference Mêne produced a catalogue of all his works and each of his models has an identifiable catalogue number. After Mêne’s death in 1879 the Barbedienne an...

In the 1920s Barnes contracted "sleeping sickness," which he would struggle with until his death in 1952. Consequently, his body of work is small compared to many of the other Pennsy...

After her marriage to William Tenney Brewster, the couple settled in Scarsdale, New York, where she founded the Scarsdale Art Association. After Brewster's death in 1952, her husband...

He initially benefited from Manet’s guidance between 1879 and the latter’s death in 1883. In 1881 he joined the studio of the painter Gervex (1852–1929).

His first work was exhibited at the Royal Academy in the following year and he continued to exhibit every nearly year until his death. Owen's work comprised mainly portraits and he b...

The Frenchman François Courtener arrived in Moscow in the 1770s and ran a bookstore and a small printing press until his death in 1814. The map depicts the city shortly before the di...

Émile Gallé harbored a deep resentment against the Mullers, writing a few years before his death (1904): "The wretch who leads the gang must have taken a mass of notes from my books,...

Following his untimely death, Albert Bonnier published *Album Efter Taflor* to preserve his artistic legacy.

It was not until 1924 that he turned to painting full-time, exhibiting at the Royal Academy ins in 1927 and thereafter until his death. He also exhibited at the Goupil Gallery, Walk...

In later years, William went into partnership with his son and traded as ‘Godwin & Co’, a name that would become reputable until long after William’s death in 1925.

In his role as chief messenger of the gods, Mercury controlled the movement of all things—goods, ideas, words, and people, even going so far as to escort the latter to the underworld...

In 1946, he settled permanently in Mexico, where he continued his artistic activities until his death in 1967. He died in Mexico in 1967. His oeuvre reflects a refined academic trai...

Piranesi’s copperplates long outlived him. After his death in 1778 the workshop continued under his sons Francesco and Pietro, who sold his prints in Rome until 1799 and then, fleein...

Biography: Henry Hill (fl. 1741–d.1778) was a famed cabinetmaker working in Marlborough, Wiltshire from circa 1741 until his death in 1778. Throughout his career, Hill was prolific ...

He was fundamental to the first period of sustained success that Ohio State had enjoyed on the gridiron until he tragically died due to injuries sustained in a game in 1901. His deat...

He became president of the Société des Artistes Indépendants, as successor to his friend Signac after his death in 1935. He renounced his presidency at the beginning of the German oc...

Color lithograph realized by Hans Thoma in the year of his death (1924). Hand signed lower right. Very good condition.

Impressions of this image are in the collections of the British Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Condition: Excellent Image/Sheet size: 10 3/8 x 13 3/8 inches Reference: B...

The wife of Sultan Abdulhamid I (who reigned between 1774-1789), Nakšidil Sultan (Aimée), was the cousin and childhood friend of Napoleon's wife Josephine. The death of Abdulhamid I ...

John Rabone Harvey ( 1966 - 1922) graphic and chalk deep green artist paper , unframed artist paper : 5.5 x 7 inches Provenance: private collection Condition: very good condition Ha...

John Rabone Harvey ( 1966 - 1922) graphic and chalk deep green artist paper , unframed artist paper : 5.5 x 7 inches Provenance: private collection Condition: very good condition Ha...

John Rabone Harvey ( 1966 - 1922) graphic and chalk deep green artist paper , unframed artist paper : 5.5 x 7 inches Provenance: private collection Condition: very good condition Ha...

John Rabone Harvey ( 1966 - 1922) graphic and chalk deep green artist paper , unframed artist paper : 5.5 x 7 inches Provenance: private collection Condition: very good condition Ha...

John Rabone Harvey ( 1966 - 1922) graphic and chalk deep green artist paper , unframed artist paper : 5.5 x 7 inches Provenance: private collection Condition: very good condition Ha...

John Rabone Harvey ( 1966 - 1922) graphic and chalk deep green artist paper , unframed artist paper : 5.5 x 7 inches Provenance: private collection Condition: very good condition Ha...

John Rabone Harvey ( 1966 - 1922) graphic and chalk deep green artist paper , unframed artist paper : 5.5 x 7 inches Provenance: private collection Condition: very good condition Ha...

John Rabone Harvey ( 1966 - 1922) graphic and chalk deep green artist paper , unframed artist paper : 5.5 x 7 inches Provenance: private collection Condition: very good condition Ha...

John Rabone Harvey ( 1966 - 1922) graphic and chalk deep green artist paper , unframed artist paper : 5.5 x 7 inches Provenance: private collection Condition: very good condition Ha...

John Rabone Harvey ( 1966 - 1922) graphic and chalk deep green artist paper , unframed artist paper : 5.5 x 7 inches Provenance: private collection Condition: very good condition Ha...

John Rabone Harvey ( 1966 - 1922) graphic and chalk deep green artist paper , unframed artist paper : 5.5 x 7 inches Provenance: private collection Condition: very good condition Ha...

These were years marked by the grief Picasso felt after the death of his friend Carlos Casagemas, who shot himself in a café on February 17, 1901, after missing the target intended f...