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Grand Italianate oil painting in Renaissance style, with views of Mt Vesuvius, Naples behind a plethora of flowers loosely arranged in basketry. In the foreground along the tableau l...

Everything about this portrait denotes an aristocratic sitter. Enrobed in an off-white silken gown, the young lady is adorned by a string of pearls extending beyond her waist. Since ...

A captivating early 20th-century oil painting depicting a nude woman with a chic 1920s bob, gazing wistfully to the left. She is seated on a bed of green satin, a delicate lace shawl...

#5-2751 California seascape oil on masonite displayed in an 19 century antique gitl -black wood frame,signed lower left by Mellin. Image size 11 H x 17 W

5154 Antique Italian oil painting of a reclining nude woman Framed Image size 24x36"

Original “Never So Few” vintage linen-backed movie poster, NSS 59/348. Very clean and bright, with original theater-issued fold marks touched up. Grade A-. Ready to frame. Nev...

3795 Impressionist vase of flower Signed on verso Gelant Set in a carved gilt wood frame Image size 19.75 x15.75"

'Fish, Dove and Musical Instrument', gouache on paper, from the Italian School of artists (circa 1940s). Surely this very attractive piece was inspired by Georges Braque (1882-1963) ...

Paper Size: 31.5 x 23.75 inches ( 80.01 x 60.325 cm ) Image Size: 31.5 x 23.75 inches ( 80.01 x 60.325 cm ) Framed: No Condition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling ...

A charming 19th–early 20th century oil on canvas capturing a tranquil mountain landscape. Executed in a loose, impressionistic hand, the work depicts rolling hills in warm earthy ton...

Artist/ School: A. Davy, French School, late 20th century Title: Olive Trees, Manosque (Provence). Medium: signed, oil painting on canvas, framed and inscribed verso. Size: ...

Vintage American school fauvist landscape oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a giltwood molding. Excellent condition, read...

Red chalk on cream laid paper, 6 3/8 x 7 inches (160 x 176 mm), the full sheet. In very good condition with minor toning and some modern notations in pencil on the verso, as well as ...

Figure of a Chanting Warrior Ceramic with bitumen highlights 300-600 CE (Classic Period) Mexico, Veracruz, possibly Nopiloa Veracruz Culture Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Vera Cruz culture...

This beautiful original vintage oil painting on canvas depicts a tropical landscape. It is nicely framed and signed indistinctly in the lower right corner, possibly dated "'89." Con...

"The Portrait" by Geneviève Zondervan (French 1922-2013) pencil/ charcoal on thick paper, unframed paper size: 24 x 18.5 inches Beautifully decorative, mid 20th century French orig...

European School, 19th Century " Sailing Among the Moonlight ", circa 1880s Oil on Board 16" x 24" Housed in a Period 4" Ornamented Frame Overall Size: 23 5/8" x 31 1/2" A wond...

Work on paper White wooden frame with glass pane 76,5 x 56,5 x 3 cm

Early American super realist trompe l'oeil still life oil painting. Framed. Oil on canvas, lain to board. Signed. Image size, 14H by 10L.

A masterful copy by an unknown artist, after the portrait of "Beatrice d'Este" by Leonardo Da Vinci also known as ‘Portrait of a Lady’ or ‘La Dama con la reticella di perle (The Lady With a Pearl Hairnet)’. The original work originally created in the 15th Century is currently on display in the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana Museum of Milan. Beatrice d'Este was the Duchess of Bari/Milan and was believed to be one of the most attractive princesses of the Renaissance. Her impeccable style won her many admirers throughout Italy and France, and she became a trendsetter of the highest order. This copy of the original painting, is an oil on canvas done in the 18th Century, and in this exquisite portrait, the artist has masterfully depicted the fine details with draped hair, pearls, royal dress, ornate headgear and sumptuous jewelry in front of a dark background. Once again, capturing the imagination with another enigmatic smile. It comes housed in an elegant period giltwood frame with ebonized trims and ready to be displayed with hanging wire on verso. Art measures 28 x 18 inches Frame measures 34.5 x 24.5 inches There is much debate and controversy over who actually painted the "Beatrice d'Este" was it Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519), or Giovanni Ambrogio de Predis (1455–1508). So we may never know who executed the original portrait which hangs in the museum, but that need not deter from an appreciation of its singularity. Following the portraiture convention established by painters of the Quattrocentro, the artist has chosen to portray his sitter in profile. In doing so, he magnificently captures the essence of his sitter, a girl on the threshold of womanhood. Bedecked in the adornments—silk, velvet, pearls and embroidery (brocade) crafted of spun gold threads—afforded her by birthright and marriage, Beatrice looks forward in noble serenity. And at the same time her profile with its upturned nose and slight smile betrays an innocence that must have been the basis of the oft-repeated epithet: la più zentil donna in Italia” (“the sweetest lady in Italy”). It is believed the lady is Beatrice d'Este (1475-1497), duchess of Bari and later of Milan, the wife of Ludovico Sforza (known as "il Moro"). One of the most beautiful princesses of the Italian Renaissance, she was known for her good taste in fashion. Beatrice was a member of the Este-Sforza family, which joined by marriage two of the oldest reigning and already powerful houses in Italy. The house of Este, which held court in Ferrara, traced its lineage to the 11th century Dukes of Saxony and Bavaria. Beatriceʼs father, Ercole I ruled the Ferrara commune for 34 years, catapulting the city-state (and the Estes with it) to an unmatched level of economic prosperity and cultural prominence. The family was renowned for its love of letters and patronage of the arts. The first time Leonardo da Vinci’s name resounded in the Ambrosiana, it was through the pen of its founder, Cardinal Federico Borromeo, who attributed this little panel to the great Master, describing it as “A portrait of a Duchess of Milan, by the hand of Leonardo”. Following the Cardinal’s statement, the portrait was for long assumed to depict Beatrice d’Este, the wife of Ludovico il Moro. However, scholars have recently been more cautious and vague in their statements, with regard to both the artist (anonymous Lombard or Emilian...

Up for sale is a compelling and atmospheric original antique oil painting on canvas, depicting a poignant genre scene. A gentleman dressed in formal black robes—likely a figure of au...

This striking abstract Cubist oil on board, signed with the monogram "M.J." in the lower right corner, is the work of a 20th-century German artist. The composition is bold and archit...

This vintage oil on canvas depicts a stately tall ship with full sails unfurled, navigating coastal waters with land rising in the background. The artist has signed the work in the l...

This is an amazing, very impressive original large modern painting on canvas, depicting an urban cityscape with many faces in the foreground. The painting is in excellent condition....

Work on cardboard

Oil on canvas. Signed Aress. Oil mesures 33x24 cm. Frame mesures 48x39 cm.

Beautiful American School impressionist piece, unsigned, oil on board. Likely 1920-1940. Painted by a talented artist with wonderful composition and brushwork. 10" x 14" sight, 16.2...

A delicate depiction of the Mater Dolorosa - the sorrowful Virgin Mary. Well presented in an ornate gilt-effect frame. Unsigned. On canvas on stretchers.

Seated Shaman Colima culture Mexico ca. 300 BCE - 300 CE Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A hollow-cast and highly-burnished terraco...

Original Soccer vintage sports poster. Linen backed in very good condition, ready to frame. Printed by Ortega Company in Valencia. This type of untitled vintage poster was commonly printed and the date of an upcoming game and team would be added at the bottom of the poster. Soccer games were played quite often, allowing the local team to advertise their events without reprinting a new poster for each game or event. This poster was printed as a full lithograph, so it was expensive to produce. There is no specific designation of which two teams are being shown here in this antique poster The poster has a nickname of ‘heads-up,” as two of the players are in the air as they position themselves to control the soccer ball. Valencia two main clubs, FC València and Levante UD, attract hordes of fans to their matches. Both clubs play in the First Division of La Liga...

Modern pencil drawing of a contemporary architectural design, circa 1970. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. Mat fits a standard-size frame. A...

Lively French lithograph of sunflower field with multiple tones of yellows, orange, red, and while sunflowers, circa 1960. Original artwork on paper ...

This captivating early 19th century antique oil painting presents a beautifully executed pastoral scene by an unknown but undoubtedly professional English master - signed lower left ...

La obra no va firmada, es de autor anónimo Se presenta muy bien enmarcada (el antiguo propietario le costó 850€ el marco) Medidas de la obra: 90 x 60 cm. Medidas del marco: 130 x ...

Cloudy Meadow English School, early 1900's original watercolor painting on artists paper, unframed overall paper size: 7.5x 11 inches From a large private collection of English wat...

Up for sale is an original oil painting on board depicting a majestic tall ship sailing across a vibrant, churning sea. The ship, with its towering masts and fully unfurled white sai...

A charming late 19th-century genre scene depicting a lady in traditional dress spinning yarn beside a fire. The artist has rendered the figure in fine detail, paying close attention ...

Bust of Antinous as Bacchus/Dionysus with Gilt Floral Wreath, 19th Century F. Barbedienne foundry Gilt bronze 23 x 12 x 14 inches Antinous, also called Antinoös, was a Greek youth f...

This small Flemish painting, measuring only 24.5 x 18.5 cm and executed on a copper plate, depicts Saint Nicholas of Tolentino. Created in the 17th century, the artist remains unknow...

This 59" x 20" Chinese Antique Scroll depicts a simple yet serene scene of a bird on a rock. The bird stands on the rock, which is much larger in size in comparison to the bird. The ...

Mystery Artist, likely French Untitled, c. 1876 Oil on canvas 18 1/2 x 11 1/4 in. Framed: 22 x 14 3/4 x 1 in. Signed and dated lower right

Fine 19th century tondo oil on canvas, attributed to master equine painter John F. Herring Senior (1795-1865). The painting depicts a groom on horseback exercising a small group of h...

Lively abstract painting with primary tones of yellows, reds and greens with accents of blue and black on white background, 1952. Signed lower right. Original artwork on paper dis...

Large Figure of Seated Hermes, Grand Tour Bronze, Early 19th Century 19th Century Continental School After the Antique The large size figure well cast, with brownish green patination...

Antique French cafe scene landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Measuring: 29 by 41 inches overall, and 24 by 36 painting alone.. In excellent original condition. H...

Antique impressionist seascape painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed.

Antique American impressionist signed coastal seascape oil painting. Oil on canvasboard. Framed. Signed. Measuring: 14 by 18 inches overall, and 12 by 16 painting alone. In excelle...

Vintage French modernist coastal scene oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a wood molding. Excellent condition, re...

Two very fine original antique English botanical watercolour paintings depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey,...

Up for sale is a vintage original oil painting on canvas depicting Still Life Composition with fruits, yellow bottle and kettle. Overall and impressive-looking medium size paintin...

German Impressionist Painting of Rio de Janeiro's Guanabara Bay and Sugarloaf Mountain in style of Max Slevogt This vivid landscape painting offers a panoramic view of Rio de Janeir...

This exquisite still life painting showcases a lush bouquet of vibrant flowers arranged in a wicker vase. The composition masterfully balances an array of colourful blooms, including...

This vibrant mid-century travel poster advertising Aeroflot, the official Soviet airline, offers a cheerful invitation to visit Moscow, the beating heart of the USSR. Created around 1970, the composition reflects the optimism and modernism of Soviet graphic design during the Cold War era, when air travel was increasingly used as a symbol of national pride and progress. At the center of the poster is a stylized female figure in traditional Russian dress...

Paper Size: 22 x 28 inches ( 55.88 x 71.12 cm ) Image Size: 22 x 28 inches ( 55.88 x 71.12 cm ) Framed: No Condition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling Additional Det...

Two very fine original antique English botanical watercolour paintings depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey,...

Mary Magdalene, with a golden halo behind her head, extends her hand from beneath the folds of her red cloak. Signed and illegibly dated and inscribed to the reverse. Well presented ...

A charming depiction of a young boy reading a paper titled 'The League'. Inscribed verso 'Sketch by E. Brothers'. Presented in a gilt frame with elaborate foliate ornamentation. On c...

Antique American modernist nude portrait oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a modern molding. Excellent condition, ready to ...

Antique American abstract expressionist painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed. Measuring: 37 by 43 inches overall, and 36 by 42 painting alone. In excellent original condition. ...

Vintage American modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Measuring: 21 by 25 inches overall, and 16 by 20 painting alone.. In excellent original condition. Handsomel...