William Haskell Coffin Art

Original 1972 Exhibition Poster by Joan Miró – "Sobreteixims i Escultures," Sala Gaspar Artist: Joan Miró Exhibition: "Sobreteixims i Escultures," Sala Gaspar, Barcelona Year: 19...

French School Portrait of a young woman in Louis XV period dress Pastel on paper mounted on oval canvas H. 68 cm; W. 54 cm (Frame: H. 102 cm; W. 71 cm) 18th century frame, anti-refle...

This museum quality old master oil on canvas formal portrait painting depicting the family of the Count Zanardi is signed by the artist- the female painter Lucia Casalini Torelli- and published in a book dedicated to Casalini Torelli’s workshop and academy. This palatial masterpiece artwork comes directly from the ancient Villa Maraini Guerrieri - Palidano di Gonzaga (Mantua), an historic Italian heritage building owned by the descendants of the family portrayed for more than two centuries, until 1998. The big scale of this oil on canvas masterpiece painting states the relevance of Lucia Casalini Torelli as a painter. The present artwork is a formal family portrait painting that aim to introduce the characters depicted according to their social role in the society. The noble family is all gathered under a loggia overlooking a park, the landscape in the background is partially covered by a beautiful red cloth on the right side. The father stands up and holds the hand of his eldest son, proudly introducing his future heir. The son wears a light-blue dress and red boots, he is depicted in a serious pose holding a black tricorn hat under his arm and a rapier sword on his belt. The mother wears an elegant gold and dark green brocade dress, she is sitting with her youngest daughter on her knees while her second son is by her side. The little daughter wears a lovely long red and dress with white lace and holds an apple on her hand. The son stands next to his mother and is dressed in a brown priestly clothes. This palatial old masters piece was probably painted in 1740 due to the similarities with Cardinal Doria’ s portrait, now on display at the Doria Palace Museum, the official residence of the Prince of Genoa. The painting features original canvas (“prima tela”) and antique original patina, it is in excellent overall condition considering the age, use and its large scale. A formal detailed condition report and the results of the inspection with the UV lamp accompanied by photos is available on request. As well as for its exceptional quality and quite perfect state of conservation, this painting is particularly important and even more valuable both for the artist who painted it and for its absolutely exclusive provenance. Lucia painted the most prominent and powerful noble families of her time, the location of these paintings is unknown to the art market as it is extremely likely that the portraits are still kept in private collections. Furthermore, Lucia was one of the most appreciated artists of her time, so important that she was admitted as a member of the academy at a time when women were forbidden to attend these studies. In 1706, Felice Torelli...

“Hon. George King, 1788” by John Russell (1745-1806) Regarded as Britain’s foremost pastellist, John Russell is well known for his portraits of the wealthy middle class. In particul...

A French art deco pastel portrait by Louis-Jean Beaupuy. The work is signed and dated bottom right. Presented in carved and gilded wood frame. Beaupuy has captured all the charm and...

"Portrait of Frederick Hendrick, Prince of Orange-Nassau" - After Michael Jansz. van Miereveldt Dutch Golden Age royalty copy oil on canvas of van Miereveldt's iconic portrait. Excep...

Marianne Loir (Paris 1705 – Paris 1783) Presumed Portrait of Jean-Jacques-Blaise Baloin de Belvèse, Baron de Vennac (?-1781) Oil on oval canvas H. 54.5 cm; W. 46 cm Unsigned Grandda...

Louis Adolphe TESSIER (Angers 1858 – Angers 1915) Portrait of a Woman Beneath a Vine Trellis with a Basket of Peaches Pastel H. 115 cm; W. 75 cm Signed lower right and dated 1890 A ...

Original antique French propaganda poster featuring a quote by Mirabeau at the top - La Guerre est l'Industrie Nationale de la Prusse / War is the national industry of Prussia - with...

Auguste-Joseph Delécluse (Roubaix 1855 - Paris 1928) Portrait of the artist's son, Eugène Delécluse Oil on canvas H. 98 cm; W. 116 cm Signed lower right 1903 Exhibition: 1903, Salon...

Original antique World War One era advertising poster - Offizielle Kriegsfursorge Ausstellung Kriegsgraphik Osterreichisches Museum fur Kunst und Industrie Stubenring 5 / Official War Welfare Exhibition War Graphics at the Austrian Museum of Art and Industry (opened 1864; now the Museum of Applied Arts MAK) from 10 March to 22 April. Great design featuring an illustration of a warrior in a helmet holding a spear and shield with his shadow against the yellow background, the bold stylised title text above and on a diagonal box below with further information on the side. Artwork by the poster designer and theatre artist Jozsef Diveky / Joseph Diveky (1887-1951), a member of the Wiener Werkstatte group (the Vienna Workshop...

Original antique British World War One propaganda poster - The Freedom of the Sea Our Flag has Guarded It. What would these pirates and pledge-breakers do? Great design featuring ima...