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Martha Graham "Lady of the House of Sleep", signed by Jack Mitchell
By Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Martha Graham "Lady of the House of Sleep", 1962
Category
1960s Pop Art Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Victorian School Mid 19th Century Oil - Lady in Half-Mourning
Located in Corsham, GB
deceased loved one. The guard chain around her neck shows her status as a lady of the house, and most
Category
Mid-19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 22.05 in W 18.12 in
A fine Dutch Commode attr. to the workshop of Matthijs Horrix, circa 1770-1780
By Matthijs Horrix
Located in Amsterdam, NL
not have to bend over in front of the lord and lady of the house. There are still a number of Horrix
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
H 32.29 in W 45.28 in D 20.48 in
Regency Mahogany Bow Chest Provenance Charteris House Estate Lord & Lady Stanway
Located in High Wycombe, GB
provenance from estates of lord & lady charteris stanway house.
Bought at auction from Chorleys
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 40.16 in D 17.72 in
Early 19th Century Irish Georgian Apothecary Medicine Cased Cabinet
Located in Dublin, IE
portable dispensary would have been held by the lady of the house, who used its collection of remedies to
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Irish Georgian Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Original Antique Hand-Beaded Fireplace Screen
Located in Chicago, IL
protect the lady of the house's make-up from melting. This screen is beautifully hand-beaded with faux
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pillows and Throws
Materials
Beads, Glass, Silk
Antique Ladies Utility Box, English, Burr Walnut, Writing Slope, Sewing, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lady of the house utility box. An English, burr walnut and mother of pearl
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
H 5.91 in W 11.82 in D 8.67 in
Antique Ladies Work Table, English, Walnut, Writing, Waring & Gillow, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lady of the house work table. An English, burr walnut and leather writing or
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 28.94 in W 25.4 in D 19.69 in
An 18 Carat Royal Bracelet with the initials WE in diamond and sapphire
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
advance, and certainly caused some headaches for the lady of the house who would have worried about the
Category
Antique 1890s Dutch Victorian Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
A Dutch Engraved Baluster, Ceremonial Pregnancy Wine Glass, 18th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
wine glasses brings news of a pregnancy, the toast to the lady of the house announcing that there is a
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Rococo Glass
Materials
Glass
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H 7.68 in Dm 3.94 in
EMBRACE- Various sizes and prices are available upon request
By Greg Lotus
Located in New York, NY
Photograph with fun narrative - the chauffeur and the lady of the house - classic tale.
About
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
French Silver Birth Stork Scissors Swaddled Baby 19th Century Birth Announcement
Located in New York, NY
placed on the chimney mantle according to tradition. Thus, if the lady of the house was expecting, then
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Vanity Items
Materials
Silver
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H 4.5 in
"In My Lady's House" Oil Painting
By Robin Cole
Located in Denver, CO
Robin Cole's (Us based) "In My Lady's House" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
1940s Tin with Dogs and Children, Belgium
Located in Antwerp, BE
table with books and a vase. Around the tin, you see the lady of the house with the necklace or the
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
French 19th Century Oil on Canvas Hamlet Painting with Circular Fountain
Located in Atlanta, GA
grotto. The owner, dressed in blue and holding a cane, is pointing to a scene invisible to us. The lady
Category
Antique 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
First Lady My Thirty Days Upstairs in the White House Hardcover 1964
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage collectible book, First Lady: My Thirty Days Upstairs in the White House Hardcover
Category
Mid-20th Century American Classical Books
Materials
Paper
c.1840 Oil - The Lady Of The Estate
Located in Corsham, GB
house in front. The sitter is holding a ream of crochet and needles in her lap and engages the viewer
Category
Mid-19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Near Pair of Antique Regency circa 1810 Needlework Side End Lamp Wine Tables
Located in GB
tops are for display, they were designed to show off how skilled the lady of the house was and also how
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency End Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 22.05 in W 22.05 in D 11.42 in
German 19th Century Original Oil on Canvas by Gustav Konrad Sus
Located in Wells, ME
a scene from daily life, where the lady of the house encourages better behavior from her two dueling
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Romantic Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
17th century portrait of Lady Sarah Cowper, Circle of Michael Dahl
By (Circle of) Michael Dahl
Located in York, GB
Portrait of Lady Sarah Cowper, nee Holled [1644-1720]-Circle of Michael Dahl 17th century,
oval
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
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H 38 in Dm 33.08 in
Portrait of a Lady Diana Cecil, Countess of Elgin c.1638, Manor House Provenance
Located in London, GB
aristocratic family, Lord and Lady Sandys at their magnificent baroque and Regency Grade-I listed family home
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
H 18.9 in W 16.15 in D 1.58 in
Portrait of a lady in a lace collar.
By Circle of Paul van Somer
Located in Tallinn, EE
Paul van Somer, circle of
(1576, Antwerp - 1621, London)
Portrait of a lady in a lace collar
Category
17th Century Flemish School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
17th Century portrait oil painting of a lady
By Studio of Sir Peter Lely
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Studio of Sir Peter Lely
Dutch, (1618-1680)
Portrait of a Lady
Oil on canvas
Image size: 29.25
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 37.5 in W 32.5 in D 2.5 in
17th Century portrait oil painting of a lady
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Circle of Sir Peter Lely
Dutch, (1618-1680)
Portrait of a Lady, traditionally identified as
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 37 in W 32.5 in D 2.5 in
The Lady of the Lake.Naked Lady with Red Boa Skating Poodle Art Nouveau Such Fun
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
Oscar Wilson.
English ( b.1867 - d.1930 ).
The Lady of the Lake.
Watercolor and Ink on Paper
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor, Paper
H 23.04 in W 16.15 in D 0.79 in
Designing History the Extraordinary Art & Style of the Obama White House
By Michael S. Smith, Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
Preservation of the White House. Michelle Obama served as first lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Books
Materials
Paper
1 of 30 Antique Lady Diana's Family Spencer House Giltwood Bergere Banque Chairs
Located in GB
last Spencer house sale, which is still owned by Lady Diana Spencer’s family, the history of the items
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
H 32.88 in W 15.95 in D 13.78 in
c1925 House of Tre-jur Suivez - Moi Figural Crinoline Female Lady Perfume Bottle
Located in Sausalito, CA
Incredible and rare figural perfume bottle designed by Albert Mosheim for the House of Tre-jur. It
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vanity Items
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H 3.25 in W 2.5 in
The Library of Sir Philip Sassoon's House at Lympne
By Winston Churchill
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"Sir Philip Sassoon's House at Lympne" is an oil on canvas painting by Winston Churchill, circa
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 24 in W 20 in D 0.75 in
Lady In Love
Located in Chattahoochee Hills, GA
Born October 12, 1951
Jefferson County, Alabama
Charlie Lucas exhibited overflowing creative and mechanical ability since he was a young child. When he was born, his father was a ch...
Category
1980s Folk Art Mixed Media
Materials
Wire
The Lady of the Cliffs, 1927. Nude Clifftop Sunbathing. French Arts Décoratifs.
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
-les-Fontaines, Oise. He also produced a set of magnificent large frescos in the office of the house of
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 29.34 in W 24.81 in D 1.78 in
Satinwood Sheraton Revival Breakfront Marquetry Commode
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Diana and Minerva Commode-Supplied to the Lascelles Family at Harewood House
A satinwood Sheraton
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
19th century antique portrait lady in landscape Godfrey Kneller (manner of)
Located in York, GB
Fine Portrait of a lady standing in a landscape wearing a white satin dress
and holding a posy of
Category
19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
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H 63.78 in W 53.55 in D 1.97 in
Nineteenth century silhouette of a lady: Lady Headley
Located in London, GB
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Silhouette (circa 1870)
Lady Headley
Gouache, pen, and ink
52 x 44 cm
A silhouette depicting Lady Headley
Category
1870s Black and White Photography
Materials
Ink, Gouache, Pen
Nineteenth century silhouette of a lady: Lady Fletcher
Located in London, GB
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Silhouette (circa 1870)
Lady Fletcher
Gouache, pen, and ink
52 x 44 cm
Prior to photography, silhouettes
Category
1870s Black and White Photography
Materials
Gouache, Pen, Ink
Nineteenth century silhouette of a lady: The Hon Miss Winn
Located in London, GB
country house party, a wedding, or other similar convivial occasion.
Category
1870s Black and White Photography
Materials
Gouache, Ink, Pen
Portrait of a Lady, Marie-Madeleine de Chamillart, Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in London, GB
beside a potted orange tree. The lady is shown in a blue dress with silver detailed décolletage and
Category
18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 66.74 in W 51.97 in D 3.15 in
8 Antique George Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs from Lady Diana's Spencer House
By George Hepplewhite
Located in GB
pieces from the last Spencer house sale, which is still owned by Lady Diana Spencer’s family, the history
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 38.19 in W 24.22 in D 24.22 in
President John F. and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s White House Bedroom Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
upholstery.
First used by the Kennedys at their Georgetown house (at least 1 photo shows Jackie seated in one
Category
20th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 39.5 in W 24.5 in D 22 in
Portrait of a Lady
Located in London, GB
1533 Bruyn was able to purchase two houses near the church of Saint Alban. His wife died around 1550
Category
16th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Eugène Blot "An Evening at The Opera" Sculpture of a Lady
By Eugène Blot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eugène Blot (French, 1830-1899) "An Evening at The Opera House" a fine and rare French 19th century
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
Nineteenth-century silhouette of a lady: the Hon Mrs F Byron
Located in London, GB
group present at a country house party, a wedding, or other similar convivial occasion - perhaps even
Category
1850s Black and White Photography
Materials
Pen, Gouache, Ink
The Lady - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Lady is a China Ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s.
Hand-signed on
Category
1960s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Britwell House: The David Hicks Residence. Sotheby's (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
The sale catalogue for the contents of Britwell House, sold by direction of Mr David and Lady
Category
Vintage 1970s English Books
Materials
Paper
Unique Italian Double Desk with Wall-Shelf in Walnut with Marquetry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
in the city center of Padua in the 1950s. The lady of the house liked to sew and therefore had
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Eight Antique Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs from Lady Diana's Spencer House 8
Located in GB
the last Spencer house sale, which is still owned by Lady Diana Spencer’s family, the history of the
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 37.8 in W 19.69 in D 21.46 in
19th Century Portrait of an Elderly Lady in the Style of Jacob Eichholtz
By EICHHOLTZ
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely early 19th century portrait of an Elderly Lady In the Style of Jacob Eichholtz
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Paintings
Materials
Canvas
19th C English Sporting Landscape with Hunters & Dogs, by Edmund Bristow
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the doorway, while two sportsmen accompanied by three dogs engage in conversation with the lady of the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Sporting Art Paintings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Peter Greenham 'British' The House in the woods, Oil On Board
Located in London, GB
depicts the The House in the woods.. Oil on board.
Peter Greenham was a distinguished figurative painter
Category
Vintage 1960s British Contemporary Art
Materials
Paint
Antique Painting Our Lady of The Rosary After Bartolomé Murillo 19th Century
By Bartolomé Esteban Murillo
Located in London, GB
A large Spanish oil on canvas of Our Lady of The Rosary after Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, early
Category
Antique Early 1800s Spanish Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 68.9 in W 49.22 in D 2.56 in
Old Master portrait of a lady musician by the master or portraiture
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
house. After a few years he moved back to Paris and his career received a new impetus.
In the Louvre
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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Modern Tapestry Signed P.a. Ekman Monogram House Hamlet Aubusson , N 1376
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Paris, FR
P.A. EKMAN “Lady and the Buccaneers in the Tropics”
Modern tapestry circa 1950 woven by the Hamot
Category
Vintage 1950s French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
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H 72.05 in W 118.51 in D 0.2 in
SUPER RARE ANTiQUE LABURNUM OYSTER WOOD MARBLE TOPPED FOOD PREPARATION TABLE
Located in GB
Oyster / Laburnum wood panels, this would have been used in a very grand house, most likely for the lady
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Tables
Materials
Marble
H 30.52 in W 30.91 in D 28.94 in
Mannor House
By Lillian Stannard
Located in Houston, TX
Standard Lillian (1877-1944)
Exceptional, detail oriented art work. "Manner House", 10"H x 14"W
Category
Early 20th Century Other Art Style Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
18th Century portrait oil painting of a gentleman
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
, Lady Diana Cecil and Lady Caroline D'Arcy, Countess of Ancram. He died in London in 1744.
Examples of
Category
18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 38 in W 33.25 in D 2.5 in
The House Chef, Large Impressionist Portrait, Signed Oil Painting
By Claude Benard
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The House Chef, Large Impressionist Portrait, Signed Oil Painting
By French artist Claude Benard
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 39.5 in W 29 in D 1 in
The Lady Feeding The Birds In Gloomy Winter Park French Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
old town house in northern France, until very recently. A young couple acquired a town house to make
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Chinese statuette of a Fat Lady
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
ITEM: Statuette of a Fat Lady
MATERIAL: Pottery
CULTURE: Chinese, Tang Dynasty
PERIOD: 618 – 907
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Chinese statuette of a Fat Lady
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
ITEM: Statuette of a Fat Lady
MATERIAL: Pottery
CULTURE: Chinese, Tang Dynasty
PERIOD: 618 – 907
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Red Houses
By Judson Reynolds Briggs
Located in San Francisco, CA
This colorful artwork "Red Houses" 1936 is an oil painting on canvas by American impressionist
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
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