Francis de Erdely’s works are considered a masterful extension of a humanistic tradition that has its roots in ancient Greece, Rome and the Italian Renaissance. His early volumetric treatment of images gave way over the years, to a style that uses flat shapes and the angularity of Cubism to simplify its subject matter. Born in Budapest, Hungary, de Erdely studied art in his native city, as well as in Madrid and Paris, and began his career in Europe. But his depictions of the atrocities he witnessed there in the 1930s angered the Gestapo, forcing him to flee. After living for a time in New York and Detroit, de Erdely settled in Los Angeles around 1944. He continued to use his work to document the times in which he lived - creating respectful, yet mournful, images of blacks and Mexicans living in Los Angeles, and works that decried the impact of technology on man, the loss of democratic rights to Communism and the ensnaring of individuals in a 9-to-5 routine. de Erdely taught art at the University of Southern California, the Pasadena Art Museum School and the Jepson Art Institute - and in doing so, strongly influenced a new generation of Southern California artists. de Erdely's works are exhibited at Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena, California; Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Beach, California and Frye Art Museum, Seattle, Washington.
"Half Nude Man at Rest, " Important Drawing of Black Worker by De Erdelyi
By Francis De Erdely 2
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Fine and important depiction of an African American worker, one of the artist's favorite subjects, this drawing by Francis De Erdelyi gives a hint of his important influence on a g...
Charcoal, Paper
Francis De Erdely Watercolor and Pencil "Mexican Shark Fisherman"
By Francis De Erdely 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Francis De Erdely (Hungarian/American, 1904-1959) “Mexican Shark Fishermen” water color and Pencil on Paper within a pine frame and protective glass, circa 1930. Signed: ‘De Erdely’...
Glass, Pine, Paper
Francis de Erdely Still Life with Skull and Shells
By Francis De Erdely 2
Located in Savannah, GA
Francis de Erdely (Hungary/California, 1904-1959) Still life with skull and shells, circa 1950 oil on canvas sight: 35 ½ by 19 ¼ inches Frame: 38 ½ by 22 ½ inches
Paint, Wood
$926Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.38 in W 16.54 in D 0.79 in
1920s Academic Study Drawing of a Male Nude Model by Luigi Lobito, Italy 1927
Located in Berlin, DE
This fantastic 1920s Academic Study Drawing of a Male Nude Model by Luigi Lobito was done in Italy 1927. It is framed. A unique piece which is a great eye-catcher for your antique, ...
Paper
$2,400
H 12 in W 16 in D 0.5 in
Three Shells - Still Life with Sea Shells and a Glass Vessel, Oil on Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
The simplicity of "Three Shells is deceptive. Upon closer look, the viewer sees the faint shadows cast onto the reflective surface of the table along with the delicate surface of the...
Paint
"Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes, " Superb Art Deco Ink & Watercolor
By Maurice Greenberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Superbly executed in watercolor and ink, this charming and lovely depiction of Mother Goose nursery rhyme characters -- including Humpty Dumpty, The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe, The Three Little Pigs and Old King Cole -- was created by Maurice Greenberg...
Ink, Watercolor, Paper
20th Century Signed Still Life Pencil Drawing
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful, evocative Pencil Drawing Still Life with Flowers and Butterfly Early 20th century Signed at lower right The painting is embellished by a beautiful nineteenth-century la...
Wood, Paper
$105,313
H 17.72 in W 12.6 in D 1.19 in
Paolo Porpora (Italian 1617-1673) Still Life of Shells and Coral
Located in London, GB
PAOLO PORPORA (ITALIAN 1617-1673) STILL LIFE OF SHELLS AND CORAL Oil on canvas 45 x 32cm (17½ x 12½ in.) Provenance: Sale Sotheby’s, London, 12 December 2008, lot 225 as Attributed...
Canvas, Paint
$3,200 / item
H 10 in W 10.75 in D 0.25 in
Collection of Mexican Prayer Plaques "Retablos Ex-Votos" from 1950s and 1960s
Located in North Miami, FL
This is an amazing and important collection of 8 plaques (7 tin metal and one in wood) that have been hand painted by Catholic religious devotees in gratitude to either Christ, Virgi...
Tin
19th Century Drawing of Male Nude
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautifully rendered drawing of male nude. This drawing is most probably French in origin, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. The drawing...
Paper
$617Sale Price|35% Off
H 16.75 in W 13.5 in D 1 in
Watercolor signed by the 4th Earl of Aylesford (1751-1812)
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Inside of Church situated as St John’s Chester, Chancel (lower right). At lower left, "Painted by Aylesfod". Heneage Finch, 4th Earl of Aylesford, was a known watercolorist specializ...
Paper
Drawing on Paper, Study of a Nude Man, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Drawing on paper, Study of a Nude Man, 20th Century. Drawing, pencil on paper, study of a nude man, lying down, unsigned, 20th century. h: 51cm , w: 50cm, d: 0,2cm
Paper
Selection of 1930s Academic Study Drawings of Male Nudes
By Carl de Zeeuw
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of 1930's Academic Study Drawings of Male Nudes, hand drawn by Carl De Zeeuw, American, circa 1930's. The price noted below is for EACH dra...
Paper
$464Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.5 in W 22.5 in D 1 in
Framed Ink Drawing of Male Nude Figure, Expressive Style, Signed, 1990
Located in San Carlos, CA
Framed Male Nude Figure Drawing by William Delucchi, 1990 For Sale: A compelling and expressive monochrome ink or wash drawing of a nude male figure, attributed to artist William De...
Paint
Selection of 1930s Academic Study Drawings of Male Nudes
By Carl de Zeeuw
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of 1930's Academic Study Drawings of Male Nudes, hand drawn by Carl De Zeeuw, American, circa 1930's. The price noted below is for EACH dra...
Paper