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The Wrestlers, dated 1962 signed EE dates 1962 - Large 1962 British Figurative School portrait of two male wrestlers, oil on board. Good quality and ...

"Livres, Boutielle Et Fruits", circa 1900 Large circa 1900 French Post Impressionist still life of Books, Bottles and Fruits, oil...

Portrait Of William II Prince Of Orange, circa 1650 Dutch School Large 17th Century Dutch Schoo Old Master portrait of William II Prince Of Orange, oil on panel. Early important original court portrait on an oak panel of the young prince and father of William III, his only child and later King...

Lovers At Rue De Anges Villeneuve-Loubet, circa 1920 Large circa 1920 portrait of two French Lovers at Rue De Anges, Villeneuve-Loubet, oil on canvas. S...

The Three Graces, circa 1930 English Symbolist School Large circa 1930 English School scene of three nudes on a shore as The Three Graces, oil on canvas. Excellent quality and cond...

Officer & Horse Of The Royal Queens Dragoons, Seven Years War (1756-1763). 18th Century by David MORIER (1704-1770) Large circa 1760 portrait of an officer and horse of the Royal ...

Suburbia, circa 1930 by Hugh GRESTY (1899-1958) Large early 20th Century Pointillist Street Scene "Suburbia" oil on canvas by Hugh Gresty. Excellent quality and condition view of a...

Nudes Sunbathing On A Beach, 19th Century circle of PHILIP WILSON STEER (1860-1942) Large 19th Century English beach scene with nudes sunbathing, oil on canvas. Excellent quality a...

Portrait Of A German Pinscher, 19th Century EDWARD AISTROP (1880-1920) Circa 1900 portrait of the head of a German Pinscher, oil on board by Edward Airstrip. Important early depict...

Study No. 3, 20th Century by VLAD MARIAN (Vladinksy) sales to $25,000 20th Century Modern figurative portrait of a female, oil on canvas by Vlad Marian. Excellent quality and condi...

Seascape, 19th Century attributed to William Page Atkinson WELLS (1872-1923) 19th century English Seascape, oil on canvas attributed to W...

Watson And The Shark, 18th Century JOHN SINGLETON COPLEY (1738-1815) Large 18th Century scene of Watson And The Shark, oil on metal, John Singleton Copley. Excellent quality and condition late 18th century scene of 14 year old English boy...

Portrait of Terrier "Hercules", 19th Century signed JL 19th Century English Dog portrait of "Hercules" a small terrier, oil on board signed JL. Good quality and condition head port...

King Solomon Worshipping The Idols, 17th Century FRANS FRANCKEN II (1581-1642) - signed sales to $6,000,000 Large 17th Century biblical account of King Solomon worshipping the Idols, oil on panel Frans Francken. Excellent quality and condition Old Testament biblical scene on a cradled panel depicting the Idolatry of Solomon, son and successor of King David. Exceptional detail and would be enhanced with a light clean. Presented in an antique period frame. Signed. Measurements: 47" x 34" framed approx Artist Biography Frans Francken II or the Younger is the third in order of descent in the Francken family tree. Born in 1581, the son of Frans Francken I or the Elder, he was the brother of Thomas, born in 1574, of Hieronymous II, born in 1578 and died in 1623, and of Ambrosius II, the last in line, who died in 1632. Hieronymous II, who died at the age of 56, is only known for his painting Horatius Cocles at Sublicius Bridge. Frans the Younger was initially a pupil of his father, who was then at the height of his career. In his father's studio he imbibed all the teaching of the tradition of Frans Floris. He also spent long periods in Italy, where he familiarised himself in particular with the masters of the Venetian school. Such study in situ enabled him to break away from the well-worn methods of Flemish Italianism, as practised by his father and uncles. It is conceivable that the young artist met Rubens, who was in Italy at the time. In 1605, at the age of 24, on his return to Antwerp, Frans the Younger became a master in the Antwerp Guild of St Luke. In 1607 he married Elisabeth Placquet in Antwerp. Three sons and eight daughters resulted from this marriage. His children made up the fourth generation in the dynasty. Better known are Frans III (1607-1667) and Hieronymus, born in 1611. The latter had a son, Constantinus (1661-1717), who marks the end of the line. The family of Francken painters runs from 1520 to 1717. As one of the most active masters in Antwerp, Frans II was appointed dean of the guild in 1614. He was also a member of the Violette, a major literary association, for which he painted an award-winning symbolic coat of arms. He was intimate with the most celebrated artists, in particular van Dyck, who executed a very fine portrait of him, judging by the engraving by Willem Hondius and Pieter de Jode. It is also likely that he was on familiar terms with Rubens who was his near contemporary. He died in Antwerp on 6 May 1642 at the age of 61, outlived by both Rubens and van Dyck. The first securely dated work of Frans the Younger is Christ on the Cross from the gallery in Vienna, painted in 1606. Witches' Sabbath (Vienna) and The Works of Mercy (Antwerp) are dated 1607 and 1608 respectively. In these two latter works the painter proves himself adept at painting figures and allegorical scenes. The Works of Mercy represents various groups of figures, symbolising the different activities inspired by Christian charity. Paupers and beggars occupy the foreground, the ensemble being dominated by the figure of the glorious Christ. While Frans the Younger cannot be compared with the masters of this great first generation of Antwerp, which was illuminated and steered by the genius of Rubens, he does nevertheless merit attention. He succeeded in developing and bringing into fashion an anecdotal genre on a more modest scale, elements of which were to inform the last representatives of the Francken family for over a century. Frans the Younger was undoubtedly the most talented draughtsman in the family. While his art may be criticised for its lack of grandeur and solemnity, the execution shows great talent. His brush stroke was vigorous and his imagination, albeit restrained, was brilliant. His interest in tonal values was highlighted by his study and appreciation of his remarkable contemporaries. This enabled him to carry out landscapes and also fleshy figures, which made him altogether worthy of the brilliant period to which he belonged. While detail certainly preoccupied him, he treated it with intelligence and even esprit, as witnessed in The Parable of the Prodigal Son and A Prince's Visit to the Treasury of a Church(both in the Louvre). The scenes painted in grisaille, which surround the principal motif of the Prodigal Son, are characteristic of his style. He excelled in painting jewellery, ornaments, and textiles with shot silk effects. A large number of his figures inhabit the neutral backgrounds of the interiors of apartments and galleries. He carried out such work not only under his own auspices, but also for other artists, such as Peeter Neeffs, van Bassen, Josse de Momper...

"Sermon Time", 19th Century by Annie Sherrif (1850-1888) Large 19th Century Irish portrait of a lady seated before attending church, oil on canvas by Annie Sheriff. Excellent quali...

Portrait Of A Nude Lady, circa 1900 by Philip de László (1869–1937) sales to $280,000 Large 19th Century English portrait of a nude lady seated, oil on canvas by Philip de Laszlo. ...

Portrait Of 1st Baron Hawkstone, Sir Rowland Hill, Tory MP for Lichfield (1705-1783) by Charles JERVAS (1675-1739) Large 18th Century portrait of Baron Hawkstone, Sir Rowland Hill,...

L'écolier, 19th Century circle of Jules Bastien-Lepage (1848-1884) Large 19th Century portrait of a young village school boy, oil on canvas circle of Jules Bastien-Lepage. Excell...

Moonlit Seascape, 19th Century by HENRY MOORE (1831-1895) to $45,000 19th Century nocturne of a coastal seascape, oil on canvas by Henry Moore. Excellent quality and condition ext...

Portrait of General Henry Ireton (1611-1651) Son In Law to Oliver Cromwell, 17th Century attributed Robert WALKER (1607-1658) Large 17th Century portrait of General Henry Ireton, oil on canvas. Excellent quality and condition Civil War portrait...

Portrait Of Elizabeth Percy, Countess of Northumberland (1646-1690), 17th Century Studio of Jan MYTENS (1640-1670) Large 17th portrait of Elizabeth Percy Countess of Northumberland, oil on panel. Excellent quality and condition portrait of the daughter of the Earl of Southampton and granddaughter of the Earl of Chichester. Percy came to fame in the 1660's as one of the Windsor Beauties in the court of Charles II. Presented in its original antique hand carved frame...

Portrait Of King Edward VI (1537-1553) as Prince Of Wales, 16th Century English School - Oil on panel - circa 1547 Large 16th Century portrait of Edward VI as Prince Of Wales, oil on panel. Early and important portrait...

Coronation Portrait Of King Edward VI (1537-1553) as King Of England & Ireland, 16th Century English School - Oil on panel - circa 1547 Large 16th Century Coronation portrait of Edward VI as King Of England & Ireland, oil on panel. Early and important portrait...

Portrait Of An Birmingham Industrialist, dated 1904 by George F. HARRIS (1856-1924) Birmingham Society Painter Large 1904 Late Victorian era portrait of a Birmingham Industriali...

Portrait The Honourable Mrs Elizabeth Tufton (Wilbraham), circa 1710 Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723) Large circa 1710 portrait of The Honourable Mrs E...

Portrait Of A Black & White Jack Russell Terrier, 19th Century by Henry CROWTHER - 19th Century Dog Painter 19th Century English portrait of a Black and White Jack Russell Terrie...

"The Hat", 20th Century by Tom QUINN (1918-2015) sales to $6,500 20th century Irish portrait of a nude lady wearing a wide brim summer hat, oil on canvas by Tom Quinn. Excellent q...

The Rabbit Family, 19th Century by Henry Barnard Gray (1844-1871) Large 19th Century English Landscape with a family of rabbits, oil on canvas by Henry Barnard Gray. Excellent qua...

Still Life Of Pears, Apples and Grapes in an upturned basket, 17th Century circle of BARTHOLOMEUS ASSTEYN (1607-1667) Huge 17th Century Dutch Still Life of apples, pears and grape...

Portrait Of A Rosalin Isabel, 19th Century Pre-Raphaelite School Large 19th Century portrait of a lady "Rosalin Isabel", oil on canvas tondo. Excellent quality and condition side ...

The King & The Beggar Maid, early 20th Century by MARJORIE MCGILL (BRITISH, 1908-1996) Large early 20th Century English Arts & Crafts School scene of the King & The Beggar, oil on...

Street Scene, early 20th Century by HARRY BARR (1896-1987) Large early 20th century English School street scene, oil on canvas by Harry Barr. Good quality and condition example of...

Saint James The Greater, 17th Century after ALBRECHT DÜRER (1471-1528) Large 16th 17th Century Old Master portrait of Saint JamesT...

Motherhood, 19th Century by Arthur Wardle Large 19th Century English School portrait of a weary mother hound and her puppies, oil on canvas. Excellent quality and condition painte...

Portrait Of A Lady In A Grey Jacket, circa 1900 signed Lavery - circle of Sir John Lavery (1856-1941) Large 19th / early 20th century portrait of a lady...

Hero And Leander, 17th Century Studio of DAVID II TENIERS (1610-1690) Large 17th century Dutch Old Master classical scene of Hero and Leander, oil on canvas. Excellent quality an...

The Injured Companion, 19th Century English School Large 19th Century English School portrait of a young girl holding an injured puppy, oil on canvas. Beautifully painted and ende...

Portrait Of "Dante" A Yorkshire Terrier, 19th Century English School 19th Century English School portrait of "Dante" a Yorkshire terrier, oil on panel. Good quality and condition ...

Bringing In The Nets, Lake Lucerne, 19th Century circle of Alexandre Calame (1810-1864) Large 19th Century landscape view of figures bringing in the nets at Lake Lucerne, Switzerla...

The Fox Hunting Party, dated 1770 John Nost SARTORIUS (1759-1828) - names of the hunting party fully inscribed by the artist verso Large 18th C...

Portrait Of A Grey Horse, 19th Century English School Large 19th Century English School portrait of a grey horse in a stable, oil on canvas. Good quality and condition large scal...

Reclining Nude, early 20th Century by Harry Barr (1896-1987) Large Early 20th Century reclining nude, oil on canvas Harry Barr. Good qua...

Still Life Of Fish, dates 1931 by Jacques Rothenbach Large 1931 French School still life of fish in a kitchen, oil on canvas by Jacques Rothenbach. Excellent quality and condition early 20th century study of the fish painted...

Le Miroir, dated 1892 by ÉDOUARD CUGNOTET (1848-1899) Large 19th Century French portrait of a lady looking into a mirror, oil on canvas by Edouard Cugnotet. Good quality and condi...

Portrait Of Sir Ralph Warton (1656-1709) Of Beverley, Yorkshire, 17th Century English School Large 17th Century portrait of Sir Ralph Warton, oil on canvas laid to board. Circa 1685 portrait of the young knight and member of Parliament to James II to which this portrait would have been commissioned in commemoration of. Portrayed within a feigned oval in armour and a white undershirt with black bow necktie...

Fishing At The Four Arches, Bingley, Yorkshire, dated 1849 Joseph Clayton Bentley (1809-1851) Large 19th Century English river fishing landscape at The Four Arches, Bingley, York...

Bulldogs Hunting A Badger, 18th Century attributed to Charles TOWNE (1763-1840) Large 18th Century English School hunting scene of Bulldogs Hunting a badger, oil on canvas laid to...

Portrait Of A Lady In Riding Attire, circa 1930 by Ethel KIRKPATRICK (1869-1966) Large circa 1930 portrait of a lady in riding attire, oil on canvas by Ethel Kirkpatrick. Excellent...

Village, Mallorca, circa 1950 by ALASTAIR FLATTELY (1922-2006) Large mid 20th century extensive view of a village, Mallorca, oil on board by Alastair Flattely. Excellent quality a...

Goose, Girl 19th Century by William Page Atkinson WELLS (1872-1923) 19th Century view of farm landscape entitled "Goose Girl", oil on canvas by William Page Atkinson Wells. Excellent quality and pristine condition example of the painters work, signed and labelled verso. Presented in its original antique carved frame. Measurements: 21" x 15.5" framed approx Provenance: The John Davies Gallery T & R Annan & Sons Gallery, Glasgow William Wells...

Cornwall Harbour View, circa 1930 by Sir Walter Westley Russell CVO RA (1867-1949) Circa 1930 view of a Cornish harbour, oil on board by Sir Walter ...

Grey White Horse In a Loose Box, circa 1900 by Louis NADLER (19th Century British) 19th Century British portrait of a white / grey horse in a loose box, oil on panel. Excellent qua...

Paradox Primrose & Princess, 19th Century by EDWARD CORBET (1815-1899) Large 19th Century portrait of New Forest Foxhounds Paradox Primrose and Princess, oil on canvas by Edward C...

Shiner Primrose & Princess, 19th Century by EDWARD CORBET (1815-1899) Large 19th Century portrait of New Forest Foxhounds Shiner Primrose and Princess, oil on canvas by Edward Cor...

By The Light Of The Lantern, 19th Century European Oreintalist School Large 19th Century European Orientalist portrait of a woman at night illuminated by her lantern, oil on panel....

Portrait Of Eleanor Of Toledo, Duchess of Florence (1522-1562), 16th Century after AGNOLO BRONZINO (1503-1572) 16th century Italian Old Master court portrait of Eleanor Of Toledo, Duchess of Florence, oil on panel. Excellent quality and condition early portrait of the young Spanish noblewoman...

"Mattino Mel Monferrat", dated 1927 by MEMO VAGAGGINI (1892-1955) similar to $30,000 Large 1927 Italian morning landscape view at Monferrat, oil on pa...

Horse and Dogs in a Highland Landscape, dated 1913 by William E. POWELL (1878-1955) Large 1913 Scottish Highland scene of a horse and hounds in a landscape, oil on canvas by Will...

The First Time Of Asking, 19th Century by WILLIAM HEMSLEY (BRITISH 1817-1906) similar works to $25,000 Large 19th Century English church interior scene of young man and his fiancé...

Nude Boy In The Forest, 19th Century inscribed to "TUKE" Early 20th Century portrait of a nude boy in a forest, oil on canvas inscribed "Tuke" to the plaque. Sunlit woodland sc...